1.   When this was combined with the lower rent it could also argue for, the finally agreed deal had quite an effect.

2.   Although pooling deals have drawbacks, many companies have preferred them because they could avoid goodwill charges.

3.   Among those conditions, he said, the deal would have to promote, not impede, competition in the local phone business.

4.   An offer was accepted in May, but the deal has yet to close.

5.   Analysts said that while the terms of the offering were somewhat onerous to Apple, the deal had to be generous to attract investors.

6.   And the right deals have a significantly skewed potential.

7.   And the discussions of mergers or alliances have captured the imagination of the business world, for any such deal would have repercussions on global financial competition.

8.   Any deal would have to be tough and right.

9.   Any deal would have to be approved by the shareholders of both companies.

10.   Any deal also will have to enjoy the blessings of Lott and Daschle.