As mentioned earlier, an offeror should announce an offer only after the most careful and responsible consideration.

Martin Marietta had announced on Monday an offer of $55 a share, or $1.9 billion.

We can have it say whatever we want, like putting things on sale or announcing a special offer- buy that spell, get another at half price.

Mr. Paige announces an offer to buy back the jewels for 20% of their value - no questions asked.

The talks went public in June, when MGM announced an offer worth $7.65 billion.

But they are soon expected to announce a much higher offer.

Obama also announced an $80 billion, 10 year offer by drug manufacturers to close the gap between Medicare prescription drug coverage and comprehensive health care reform.

On Aug. 30, the company announced an offer for a leveraged buyout.

They have not announced an offer yet, but one is expected soon.

So when Bank of America announced an offer this month for free online stock trades, investors with accounts elsewhere sat up and paid attention.