In 2005, lending markets continued to support deals in the ARM industry and buyers were particularly aggressive, causing a notable rise in deal values for well-run, niche ARM companies; especially those in the debt buying sector.

There are several prosecution witnesses who have cut deals or received substantial consideration for their testimony.

If the deals went to shareholders today, we believe Boston Scientific would prevail.

Many majority owners in recent deals have tried to reduce their equity position and cash calls through minority position. There is a risk that in the sense that if things go poorly the minority owners can leverage or force out the majority owner.

If you're a vice president of sales and you've gotten away from the clients, the deals, and the processes, you've probably gone way too far to the other side of what you should be doing in the sales environment.

Let Willamette's board deal with the consequences. This is a great time for Weyerhaeuser to be out looking for deals.