21.   The merger in February gave Packard Bell much-needed cash for operations.

22.   The merger will give California-based Symantec, a top maker of utilty programs for hard disk management and repair, a portfolio of fax and communication software.

23.   The merger will give Unilever a powerful new presence in the U.S. shampoo and deodorant market.

24.   The merger would give Farnell a strong foothold in the U.S. market and Premier entree into a European market it has been unable to crack successfully on its own.

25.   The merger would give WorldCom a national wireless network, a sizable local phone presence and make it even more of a powerhouse in Internet transport and long-distance.

26.   The merger gives the pharmaceuticals section of Novartis strong franchises in seven therapeutic areas, the companies said in a joint statement.

27.   The merger gives us power, but it is also a risk.

28.   The merger will give it more expertise and credibility as an electricity retailer.

29.   The merger would give Lotus shareholders a short-term windfall, to be sure.

30.   The merger gave Georgia-Pacific nearly half the tissue market in North America and its first foothold in Europe.