91.   But the process of winning regulatory approval for the merger is moving along slowly, at least in part because of the deposit dilemma.

92.   By contrast, MCI managers heard little from WorldCom beyond matters related to winning shareholder and regulatory approvals.

93.   By contrast, any brokerage firm with sufficient capital and regulatory approval can be a market-maker on Nasdaq.

94.   Cardinal Bancshares Inc. said it received regulatory approval to spin off its Internet bank subsidiary, Security First Network Bank.

95.   CBS and Group W will jointly own stations in the latter three cities, subject to regulatory approval.

96.   Closing is expected in the second quarter, pending regulatory approvals.

97.   Closing is subject to signing of a definitive agreement and regulatory approvals.

98.   Coca-Cola spokesman Rob Baskin said Coke and Cadbury Schweppes still need regulatory approval in some countries but do not expect problems.

99.   Companies also complain that getting regulatory approval to sell shares or fixed-income instruments debt is a time-consuming process, often requiring up to nine months.

100.   Companies are now rushing to apply for regulatory approval to take advantage of a wide open market.