1.   It wants textile mills to close or merge to cut competition for scarce raw materials.

2.   Two high-profile interlopers have emerged in the electric utility industry, where deregulation is driving utilities to merge in order to cut the cost of supplying power.

3.   While trying to increase their revenues, some exchanges are also merging to cut costs.

4.   In that interview, he also said some subsidiaries might be merged to cut administrative expenses.