Laser had hired Lehman Brothers a little over two years ago toshop the company around, but the effort has apparently borne nofruit. Lehman was hired shortly after the company's board firedchairman/CEO Michael Smirlock.

Laser officials say no offers were anywhere near what they werelooking for. The best offer, $4.30 per share from Ellington CapitalManagement, was rejected early this year.

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