1.   Analysts said Tuesday that a merger could benefit both firms as they try to better leverage themselves in an increasingly competitive environment.

2.   Analysts believe the merger will benefit both companies in a competitive apparel market.

3.   Analysts said the merger would benefit both companies, giving Deelkraal access to much needed capital and giving Elandsrand expanded reserves.

4.   ANZ Chief Executive Don Mercer has said bank mergers will benefit consumers as larger banks cut costs.

5.   But bank executives acknowledge that many customers are skeptical that this big merger will benefit them.

6.   Further, there are some experts who think that this merger will ultimately benefit consumers.

7.   Higdon, whose funds own shares in both San Miguel and Amatil, expects the merger to benefit earnings as early as next year.

8.   I think the merger will benefit both companies.

9.   It also said the merger would benefit American pilots by speeding up promotion to captain.

10.   Mergers can benefit corporations by reducing competition or by increasing productive efficiency.