61.   Among the most vociferous critics is Walt Disney Co., which has strongly suggested that both deals are simply too anti-competitive to fix.

62.   Although the deal was unsigned as of late spring, it seemed imminent for another reason.

63.   American spokesman John Hotard said reports in the Wall Street Journal and Argentine newspaper El Cronista that the deal was on hold were false.

64.   Although this deal was unknown to Norris, he alleges that Sayatovich subsequently convinced him to sign several contracts that left him underpaid and in bondage to King.

65.   Analysts give both companies high marks for management and say the deal is a good match.

66.   Analysts said such deals would be critical for Iomega to continue its phenomenal growth.

67.   Analysts said that if prices remain around current levels for a couple of weeks, doubts about whether the deal will be completed should evaporate.

68.   Analysts said the deal is bad news for all the competitors of the two companies.

69.   Analysts said the deal may have been unusually sweet because SDL was already in negotiations with other players, including Corning.

70.   An all-cash deal is possible, she said.