Indicate a text span in the passage about which an inquisitive question is asked. (note, don't answer the question).

Sentence: If a hostile predator emerges for Saatchi & Saatchi Co . , co - founders Charles and Maurice Saatchi will lead a management buy - out attempt , an official close to the company said .<sep>Question: Who is the official close to the company?
an official close to the company