51.   A merger would likely mean job cuts in Minneapolis, where both companies are based.

52.   About half the job cuts are expected in Hartford, where the new company will be based.

53.   All three companies are based in Vancouver.

54.   All three companies are based in Denver.

55.   All three companies are based in Houston.

56.   All three companies are based in Calgary, Alberta.

57.   All three companies are based in San Jose, though JDS has a second headquarters in Canada.

58.   All three companies are based in Toronto.

59.   All the clothing is made in company-owned factories, three of which are in Reggio Emilia, where the company is based.

60.   All the companies are based in the Los Angeles area except Autobond Acceptance, an auto finance company based in Dallas, Texas.