11.   The merger still needs approval from the governments of four German states and antitrust regulators.

12.   The merger still needs approval from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, which the companies expect in the next few weeks.

13.   The merger still needs approval from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

14.   The merger still needs the approval of the federal Office of Thrift Supervision and the Massachusetts Board of Bank Incorporation.

15.   The merger needed a two-thirds vote for approval.

16.   The merger needs shareholder approval, the companies said.

17.   The mergers also need approval from regulators in other countries.

18.   Rich from that sale, Volvo acquired a majority share in rival truckmaker Scania, although that merger still needs the approval of the European Union.

19.   The merger needed EU approval because the companies do business in Europe.

20.   The merger still needs approval from government regulators and shareholders.