1.   Savings can be achieved by eliminating duplicate functions and by improving operating efficiencies, said David Simon.

2.   Still, not all duplicate functions will be eliminated.

3.   Still, the company is seeking ways to eliminate duplicate functions, he added.

4.   The company cut overhead partly by compressing six regional offices into two and eliminating duplicate functions.

5.   The move will eliminate duplicate functions and cut overhead costs, Sondker said.

6.   However, he said he expects it will take another year and a half to eliminate duplicate functions and fully integrate the companies.

7.   The bank said the staff reductions are due to duplicate functions in the two banks.