As a result, however, it has in some cases perverted the sale process for public companies.

The investment bank's real estate fund owns half the complex and had set off the sale process earlier this year.

In the sale process itself, there is a duty of care.

They also argued that the sale process remains in its early stages.

One person involved in the discussions said the audit was a routine part of the sale process.

There is a wall between the editorial process and the sale process.

Through the sale process, "continuity will be maintained for our customers," he said.

The sale process was completed on 13 July 2011.

Bankers said several private equity firms have made it through to the second round of the sale process.

A staple financing package may be on offer as part of the sale process.