1.   A full merger between the two companies would likely face a European Union antitrust inquiry, European Commission officials said in March.

2.   A full merger was still considered a long shot.

3.   Chief Executive Soeren Gyll said the earnings drop will not steer Volvo towards a full merger or expansive joint venture with other car companies.

4.   Chief Executive Soeren Gyll told a conference for analysts and press that the earnings drop will not steer Volvo towards a full merger with another car company.

5.   Cromme said a full merger is on the table.

6.   However, Gemstar faces significant obstacles to a full merger.

7.   Krupp AG Hoesch-Krupp agreed to combine their flat-steel units and are currently negotiating a full merger.

8.   Many of the top Italian lawyers have allied with outsiders, stopping short of a full merger.

9.   Neither Deutsche Bank nor Axa had ever appeared interested in a full merger, but rather a more limited partnership in distribution and marketing.

10.   No one calls for full merger.