1.   Now a definitive agreement has been signed, with each founding partner taking an equal stake in the new venture.

2.   Although a definitive agreement has not been reached, analysts expect a final deal by summer.

3.   Also that day, Catalyst said it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Information Strategies Inc. in a stock transaction.

4.   As of Tuesday, no definitive agreement for such financing had been reached.

5.   Both companies declined to comment until a definitive agreement is reached or the talks are terminated.

6.   Both companies said they would not comment on the negotiations until a definitive agreement is reached or the talks are terminated.

7.   A definitive agreement was approved in a unanimous vote by the Lifespan board last week.

8.   A definitive agreement has not been signed.

9.   A definitive agreement is expected to be signed in August, and the transaction is expected to be completed by November.

10.   A definitive agreement on this issue was not reached, people close to the talks said.