There were other interested bidders, including one from an American buyout firm whose offer remained on the table until the end.

A.T.& T. said the offer would remain on the table until the close of business today.

The offer remained unofficial and was rejected by the Foreign Office.

Caterpillar also said that its offer remained in place.

The new offer remains below the cash and stock offer from Softkey.

This offer will remain open till my death or till I find the first winner.

Their late-season offer to Neagle nevertheless remains on the table.

He said the offer would remain on the table while arbitration continues.

By law the new offer must remain open for 10 business days, which would be Feb. 3.

But our offer remains on the table, of having a dialogue.