Last Wednesday it had risen $2.375, to $41.50, when the company disclosed that it was negotiating with several parties.

He added later, "He has negotiated with parties as to how to achieve peace."

They rejected the track, more on a business footing than artistic, thus leaving the band free to negotiate with other interested parties.

The potential buyers have not been identified, but a Texaco official said the company was negotiating with several parties.

Great Northern Nekoosa's stock rose $2, to $64, after the company said it was already negotiating with interested parties.

However, during the spring of 2009, the junta negotiated an understanding with some opposition figures and international parties, which dramatically changed the situation.

A period of uncertainty after the election is common, as major party leaders negotiate with independents and minor parties to establish a working majority.

Government officials explained at a news conference later that the critical details would have to be negotiated with other parties.

Negotiation: Lowering operational costs of its members and affiliates by negotiating with third parties.

The following week the government began to negotiate with other parties in an effort to gain backing for the bill.