1.   It is unclear whether the buyout agreement was prompted by any of the investigations.

2.   The auction followed a failed buyout agreement with SafetyTips.com.

3.   The harshness of the recent exchanges marks a reversal from the early days of the buyout agreement.

4.   The video-telecommunications firm fell yesterday on news telecom-giant WorldCom Inc. reached a buyout agreement with MFS Communications Co.

5.   Under the terms of buyout agreement, shares of Capital Cities would be swapped for cash and shares of Disney.

6.   Under the terms of the buyout agreement, shares of Capital Cities would be swapped for cash and shares of Disney.

7.   Haskins denies any wrongdoing, and his lawyers say the language of the buyout agreement bars a return of the money.

8.   His attorney, Ron Meshbesher, says the buyout agreement between the university and the former coach was very broad and released Haskins from any legal claims.

9.   The Bruins reached a buyout agreement with former defenseman Paul Coffey on Friday.