1.   They planned to start by severing ties with the thrift industry.

2.   Analyst Eric Withrow at SNL Securities doubted the name change would mean much to customers and said Washington Mutual enjoys a good reputation in the thrift industry.

3.   A proposed new fee on the thrift industry is still under consideration, he said.

4.   A tax law change in the congressional budget could produce billions of dollars of windfall savings for the thrift industry.

5.   First, the thrift industry should recapitalize the SAIF, the ABA said.

6.   It said the thrift industry had been restored to financial health today partly because of government actions.

7.   Its shares may have gained on speculation the thrift industry will continue to consolidate to boost market share and profitability, as well as expectations of lower interest rates.

8.   Not long ago, the thrift industry was in crisis.

9.   Some consumers might incorrectly think the name Thrifty relates to savings and loans and the thrift industry.

10.   The Bank of Japan, the Ministry of Finance and the thrift industry itself say the transition is manageable -- as long as depositors keep their heads.