At the same time, it was keen to conduct its own investigation.
NatWest, whose new chairman Sir David Rowland is well acquainted with the British insurance sector after heading the Lloyd's underwriting market, admitted recently that it was keen to strengthen its position in the life and pensions fields.
The retailer also outlined plans to start selling branded food alongside its M&S own-label ranges, and said it was keen to re-establish a presence in France, seven years after closing down its Paris store.
Telefonica said it was keen to sell O2 Ireland to reduce its huge debt load.
To capture a share of the perceived market for "cool" and different watches, Reactor is paying increased attention to design, and though Mr. Olmes said that simple round watches remained the brand's best sellers, he said it was keen to develop more "conversation pieces," like its Flux model with a bent rectangular case that looks like something designed by Salvador Dalí.
In April this year Taylor Wimpey announced it was setting aside £130m for an assistance scheme for its customers facing doubling ground rents, and the government said it was "keen for others to follow suit".
Some analysts said that the decision by the firm to raise capital indicated that it was keen on improving the way people enjoy content on its platform and how advertisers connect with its users.
Labor indicated it was keen to reform superannuation tax concessions.
Mr Bush's administration also said it was keen to see China rein in a wayward ally.
The Indian government had announced that it was keen to encourage foreign investors.
Luca Ferlaino, a club official, said it was keen to have him under contract.
