11.   Asko shareholders will receive shares in the new Metro Holdings.

12.   At that point, GMH shareholders will receive a prospectus spelling out exact terms of the deal and shareholders of all three companies will vote on the merger.

13.   Banco Provincial said shareholders would receive one new share for every five they hold.

14.   Bavaria said previously that current shareholders would receive one share in Bavaria Valores SA for each share they own in Bavaria SA on the date of registration.

15.   Bavaria said previously that current shareholders would receive one share in Valores Bavaria SA for each share they own in Bavaria SA on the date of registration.

16.   Bell Atlantic shareholders would receive six new shares for every five given to Nynex stockholders, reflecting the lower trading value of Nynex shares.

17.   Brooklyn Union shareholders will receive one share of the combined company for each Brooklyn Union share.

18.   British Gas shareholders will receive one Centrica share for each British Gas share.

19.   Brown shareholders are receiving Bankers Trust stock as payment, Alex.

20.   But in national portfolios, shareholders seldom receive any reward for their caution.