31.   DASA said it will now consider mergers with other European companies.

32.   EBay spokesman Kevin Pursglove said the notice in no way indicates the company is considering a merger or is in acquisition talks.

33.   Exodus also has said it would consider serious merger or takeover offers.

34.   However, he admitted banks considering a merger will face the greatest difficulties, which will force a delay in cleaning up the financial mess as a whole.

35.   LTCB President Katsunobu Onogi told stockholders the bank was considering a merger but refused to name any potential partners.

36.   Libsohn said although he would consider a merger under certain circumstances, he like the borough the way it is.

37.   LTCB also said it was not considering a merger.

38.   Now the national church is considering a merger with the URC.

39.   Swedish newspapers have reported that Volvo AB is considering a merger with DaimlerChrysler AG.

40.   TELECOMMUNICATIONS giants Telekom Malaysia Bhd and Binariang Sdn Bhd are rumoured to be considering a merger.