1.   An earlier vote by both companies shareholders was canceled after it appeared shareholders were leaning toward Western.

2.   Both companies shareholders have approved the transaction on its current terms.

3.   Both companies shareholders have already approved the transaction on its current terms.

4.   Both companies shareholders are set to vote on the acquisition this Thursday.

5.   Company shareholders have grown increasingly concerned that Gazprom is losing value through asset sales and the issuance of new shares on conditions unfavorable to the company.

6.   Company shareholders angrily challenged the agreement with Zell, claiming that selling stock at a discount would dilute their investments.

7.   Company shareholders have grown increasingly concerned that Gazprom is losing value through asset sales and by issuing more shares on conditions unfavorable to the company.

8.   Digital Equipment Corp. shares could rally after company shareholders filed proposals including putting the computer maker up for sale.

9.   Specifically, Hewlett claimed that HP coerced and enticed Deutsche Bank, a major company shareholder, to change its votes to favor the merger at the last minute.

10.   The deal requires approval of company shareholders in addition to the FTC and the European Commission.