41.   Mergers would allow for economies of scale, lower costs and better quality, he said.

42.   She said the merger would allow the stores to reduce costs associated with training, transportation and technical matters.

43.   The merger would allow Wang to expand in key European and Asian markets, while giving Olivetti a major partner for the Olsy Group, its services business.

44.   The merger is allowing big cost savings for Glaxo Wellcome as thousands of jobs are eliminated.

45.   The state holding is intended to dilute concerns that the merger would allow the Wallenberg group too much influence over the combined marketplace.

46.   XTRA executives said the merger will allow the company to grow while cutting costs.

47.   SAA argued the merger will allow British Airways to operate within South Africa without a license.

48.   The merger would allow the two firms to cut costs by consolidating duplicated services, said JAS president Hiromi Funabiki.