The Corporation and Mr. Scott also have an agreement that requires Mr. Scott and his related family interests, before selling their MidAmerican shares, to give the Corporation the right of first refusal to purchase their shares or the opportunity to assign its right to purchase to a third party.

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The problem is that Air New Zealand has the first right of refusal on Murdoch's half of Ansett.

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Upon entering into secondary lease, landowners often have a first right of refusal so that they can negotiate with other energy companies.

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