11. Stet is the last of seven bidding groups that have shown interest.
12. Stet is the last of seven bidding groups that have expressed interest.
13. The bidding group is led by the Bronfman family, which controls Seagrams Co., and Ted Arison, founder of American Carnival Corp.
14. The bidding group name is given first, followed by the companies forming each consortia.
15. U.S.-based AES Corp. and Enron Corp. are heading two of the four bidding groups.
16. Valecom is still in talks with local pension funds and CVRD employees to define other members of the bidding group, the companies said in a statement.
17. Valecom is still in talks with local pension funds and CVRD employees about joining the bidding group, the companies said in a statement.
18. No single bidding group may operate both concessions.
19. SBC Warburg was not part of the bidding group, another source said privately.