1.   As for those in the buyout group, they have assumed a huge risk that may or may not pay off.

2.   Backed by three leverage buyout groups, Vivra last week disclosed that it had approached Grace management several weeks ago seeking information upon which to base a formal offer.

3.   DeRobbio and Schwarz rejected the offer, a move that Gehl said proves the buyout group does not want to own Gehl.

4.   The buyout group bought then-struggling MacGregor of Georgia last August.

5.   The uniquely Brazilian composition of the buyout group was unusual.

6.   There is no buyout group.

7.   Besides Schultz, the buyout group includes Wally Walker, team president and general manager.

8.   In addition to Schultz, the buyout group includes team president and general manager Wally Walker.

9.   Last week, Seagate said it would be taken private in a two-step deal with Veritas Software and a buyout group led by Silver Lake Partners.