	trump and interstate in talks for alexanders donald trump and interstate properties said they were holding preliminary discussions regarding a possible joint uisition of alexanders inc at dlrs per share the possible uisition is subject to any applicable real estate gains and transfer taxes the joint statement said trump and interstate which presently own about pct of alexander s common stock said they intend to keep the company as a retailer if they succed in their uisition there can be no assurances that the parties will reach any agreement regarding an uisition or what price might be offered the statement said reuter 
