In previous filings, American General said that it held the Pogo shares for investment purposes only.

He had said in a previous filing that his stock purchases were for investment only.

A previous filing would have allowed Lucent to issue only debt in that amount.

Mr. Langdon declined to elaborate, but previous filings in the case suggest some arguments that the judge may hear.

In previous filings with the S.E.C., Jaffe had said it might seek control of Apache.

According to Banner's previous filings, it had purchased Clarcor's stock for prices ranging from $32.09 to $37 a share.

The company, however, has suggested in previous filings that it would alter how it does business with firms connected to the Hills in response to criticism of the deals.

Lodestar told the agency in a previous filing that ADC had said that it was not interested in the recapitalization.

As with its previous filing, the DOJ recognizes that the settlement might ultimately provide a public good.

In a previous filing, the Bass group said it had met with several directors of the company to urge them forward.