71.   A unit of OM Gruppen AB is seeking regulatory approval to sell options on Swedish stocks to U.S. investors.

72.   A string of state lawmakers testified that the proposal being pushed by Premier requires legislative action rather than just the regulatory approval of the insurance commissioner.

73.   Additionally, a separate merger involving Matra and Aerospatiale in France needs regulatory approval.

74.   After that it will require regulatory approval.

75.   After the expected approval of Ciba shareholders tomorrow, the two companies have to await regulatory approval between May and August, after which the merger can be completed.

76.   Allergan is also seeking regulatory approval for other uses for Botox, including headaches and back spasms.

77.   Already several other regional Bells, such as Ameritech, have tried and failed to gain regulatory approval to offer long-distance service.

78.   Also Friday the U.S. Department of Justice gave regulatory approval for the sale.

79.   Although analysts said that they expect that the merger ultimately will receive regulatory approval, it was clear Monday that approval is still not certain.

80.   British Interactive Broadcasting is expected to require regulatory approval from antitrust authorities, including the European Union.