He shows a close and, insiders say, positive interest in model development.

But not everyone can bear to stay, several insiders say.

Insiders said that "nobody should read too much into the changes".

Insiders say the total could eventually amount to several times that.

But the former couple kept it brief, one insider says.

"It is probably worth about $4 billion," one insider said.

But they have made only limited progress so far, insiders said.

Offers to buy other pieces of the company are already coming in, insiders said.

Still, insiders say a winner could be named within 60 days.

Local political insiders have said they never truly believed he would not run again.