Representatives of Singer could not be reached for comment at company offices this evening.

Representatives of the companies could not be reached for comment today.

Representatives of Metropolis could not be reached for comment yesterday.

Representatives of trade groups in the three other markets could not be reached yesterday.

Representatives of Ivax could not be reached for comment late yesterday.

Representatives for the other major companies could not be reached or declined to comment.

Representatives of some airlines could not be reached for comment yesterday.

Representatives of Scania could not immediately be reached for comment.

Representatives of the states could not be reached for comment last night.

Representatives of the bondholders could not be reached for comment.