21.   The merger requires regulatory and shareholder approval, and a shareholder vote is expected to be held early in the third quarter.

22.   The merger still requires regulatory approval in Europe and America, and from stockholders.

23.   The merger will also require Swiss, U.S. and European Union antitrust approval.

24.   The merger will also require Swiss, U.S. and European Union anti-trust approval.

25.   The merger required approval by holders of two-thirds of the stock of Nichols.

26.   The merger requires approval from the supervisory boards of Kaufhof and Asko, Metro said.

27.   The merger requires Federal Trade Commission approval, not seen as a big hurdle because the companies mostly serve different markets.

28.   The merger requires the approval of Kaufhof and Asko, Metro said.

29.   The merger requires the approval of the California attorney general and the Federal Trade Commission.

30.   The merger requires the approval of Value Health shareholders, clearance under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act and other customary steps.