1.   Bell Atlantic and Nynex prepared their joint proxy statement under an SEC program that encourages companies to use simplified and readable English in disclosure statements.

2.   The joint proxy statement, which spells out terms of the deal, has been approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission and is in the mail to shareholders.

3.   The joint proxy statement and prospectus also confirmed some details on how the deal came together, along with offering some new insights.

4.   The Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday declared the joint proxy statement of First Union and Wachovia effective.

5.   The date is subject to Securities and Exchange Commission approval of a joint proxy statement and prospectus that provides details the deal.