41.   The deal is subject to due diligence, and the companies will try to finalize the deal by early May.

42.   The deal was finalized when Cleveland general manager Wayne Embry reluctantly threw Brandon in the mix.

43.   The companies said they hoped to finalize the deal within a month, though effective immediately all visitors to Pets.com would be automatically directed to the Petsmart site.

44.   The deal was apparently finalized in November.

45.   The deal was apparently finalized when Sonic point guard Gary Payton issued his approval.

46.   The deal was finalized late Wednesday night at the NFL owners meeting in Orlando, Fla.

47.   The Rangers also believed that Clarke understood that it might take until early next week to finalize the deal.

48.   The Swig Co. may be close to a sale, but sources said the prince must approve the buyer before any deal is finalized.

49.   The syndication deal was finalized in June.

50.   Tobacco producers have not said how many states must participate in order for them to finalize the deal.