41.   The merger still requires approval by shareholders and the U.S. Justice Department, Bragg said.

42.   The merger still requires approval by U.S. regulatory authorities, because both groups have interests there.

43.   The merger requires the approval of regulatory agencies in both countries.

44.   The merger also requires the approval of German antitrust authorities.

45.   The merger requires approval from the boards of directors for both companies.

46.   The proposed merger still requires approval from the Federal Communications Commission and by a few state regulatory bodies.

47.   The proposed merger also requires the approval of the European Union and other anti-trust authorities.

48.   The proposed merger still requires approval from the Federal Communications Commission and a few state regulatory bodies, including one in California, MCI officials said.

49.   The proposed merger requires approval by shareholders of both banks and Swedish and EU regulatory authorities.

50.   The proposed merger requires approval by the government and parliament to take effect.