The auction has even drawn interest from foreign bidders, an unusual development for Russian privatizations.

Is the government willing to give foreign bidders a chance to acquire the bank stakes it is selling?

Boeing, among several foreign bidders, made what was potentially a highly rewarding deal.

First, the increased purchasing power of foreign bidders enables them to pay more for American companies.

First, it is important to remember that foreign bidders have no exclusive franchise on paying top dollar.

The shareholders of the target company will laugh all the way to the bank as they praise the foreign bidder's false assumptions.

He has helped to open various construction projects and Government procurement to foreign bidders.

There would also be great interest by American and foreign bidders, he added.

A second round later will be open to foreign bidders, she said.

The impact on jobs of a sale to a foreign bidder would be highly unfavourable.