Old Mutual has even had preliminary discussions with the South African regulatory authorities about the sale.
Democrats went to the Republican leadership to start preliminary discussions on transition of power.
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CVC's statement said it had held preliminary discussions with investors Richard Koch, Antony Ball and others about a takeover approach.
Western diplomatic sources say they believe some progress was recently made on holding very preliminary discussions between Syrian government and opposition representatives.
Preliminary discussions were held on this, and it was quickly evident that making a global agreement fair to all parties will be monumentally difficult.
Democrats, anticipating control of the Senate for the first time since 1994, went to the Republican leadership to start preliminary discussions on transition of power.
In a statement, Yattendon said it could "confirm that Yattendon Group has held preliminary discussions with David Montgomery about becoming founder shareholders in a new local media company".
Peace talks being organised in Benin by former Botswana President, Quett Masire, are in difficulties after the Kinshasa government refused to take part in preliminary discussions, and on Monday prevented Kinshasa-based opposition politicians from attending the sessions.
The trust said Waverley Borough Council had been supportive during preliminary planning discussions.
Administration officials said the internal discussions were preliminary.
It warned that the bid discussions were at a preliminary stage and said there could be no certainty they would be concluded successfully.
The discussions appear to be at a preliminary stage, and it remains unclear when the authorities will make a decision on or release details about the matter, the people said.
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Payton confirmed that he has approached Parcells, who led the Giants to two Super Bowl titles, but said discussions about whether the coaching legend might steer the Saints temporarily are preliminary.
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