1.  Elers said the combined company will be less vulnerable to such problems, because its supply will be more diversified.

2.  If the merger goes through, the only other major competitor to the combined company would be Burlington Northern Santa Fe.

3.  All units of the combined company will report to him.

4.  Allen chose Kent to run the combined company, which kept the Charter name.

5.  Alltel holds a cellular license for Charlotte, giving the combined company a more attractive offering across the state.

6.  Also see WELLS-FARGO-GLANCE for facts on the combined company.

7.  Although the newly combined company would represent a kind of merger of Britain and Texas, Meyers said he did not foresee a culture clash.

8.  Although he exerted strong influence over Turner Broadcasting as a major shareholder, Malone said Friday that he was content to be a passive investor in the combined company.

9.  Amerman said it was agreed Tuesday that Hassenfeld would become co-chairman of the combined company.

10.  Although Jalkut will oversee the network of the combined company, the consumer phone business will be run by James G. Cullen, a vice chairman of Bell Atlantic.