Failed transactions on resume

If I was working on a buyside transaction advising a bidder that didn't win the asset (for ex. Heinz or saks) and it isn't public knowledge that the bidder is involved (or my bank is advising), am I allowed to phrase the transaction experience as "advised consortium on potential acquisition of Heinz" on my resume? Thanks!

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Advised on ____(A)____ on sale exploration of ______(B)_______

(A) List company name if potential sale was disclosed (pre-falling through). List short description otherwise. (B) List percentage of company being sold, carve-out division, or specific asset(s).

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