Collectively, Fort Wayne branches have had some of the longest transaction times in Indiana.

Greg Cook

This transaction in no way means a shift in our overall strategy. We are continuing to build a diversified financial services company. It is an economically compelling move to bring us the same capacity in New Jersey that we have in New York, Connecticut and New England.

Terrence Murray

Toll have effectively negotiated with themselves a transaction which is not in line with the board approval that was given.

Chris Corrigan

We're filing the suit to make sure our interests are protected. We have no intention to interfere with or delay the pending transaction between BP Amoco and Arco.

Tom Cirigliano

Not only does Hughes benefit from this transaction by making it more focused on its faster growth lines of business, but it sheds the company's riskiest line of business.

Thomas Eagan

The most exciting part with respect to this [announcement] is that Fujitsu Transaction Solutions is a major player with major retailer customers, and we're very pleased to be selected as the reader provider.

Kevin Ashton

We wanted to extend the Smith & Hawken brand into our existing channels of retail. That's exactly what we're doing with the Target transaction. Target makes great use of brands, and the demographics of their customer base and those who are interested in Smith & Hawken align nicely.

Jim King

We briefed him on the transaction, and we asked him what he thought was likely to happen at the Senate .

Daniel Spiegel

It's a lot easier to follow electronic money than cash, ... I can follow every transaction and when it was made.

Peter Marcus

There's no direct cost for that transaction but it's mainly for paper and the cost of keeping the system as a whole running.

Wayne Morris

Thanks to that backstop, the parents can go into the transaction with a lot more confidence.

James Lange

This is an entirely personal transaction involving Mr. Michaels of which the tribe has no knowledge and cannot speak to.

Adam Day

We don't expect to disclose any further developments until the board of directors has approved a definitive transaction.

David Parker

Investment bank was pretty good all in. Transaction services had strong revenue, but earnings fell on higher expenses and credit costs. Smith Barney and private banking were okay, but not as good as Merrill.

Glenn Schorr

This transaction provides Wells REIT II with a Class-A building in a desirable location in the Tampa metropolitan area at a price near replacement cost.

David Steinwedell

We do not believe that the proposed transaction is an indication that we'll see a significant increase in buyout activity.

Daniel Oppenheim

When somebody wanted to run a transaction, basically we would tell them to go get a coffee and come back in 45 minutes.

Alex Ashton

Political risk is there in varying degrees in every transaction. But in this case one can ask 'Would this have happened if Dubai Ports World had not been an Arab company?'.

Hany Hussein

I could imagine that we could see a transaction of one kind or another during the course of the year.

Juergen Schrempp

What we're going after is the private-to-private transaction that benefits a private corporation or individual. We're trying to do no harm to those actually in a public-use area. The harm is coming to those that are what I call public good.

Rep. David Wolkins

It is not good timing. That is not the type of development in normal cases that would inflate investors' enthusiasms for this transaction, because it just begs the question of why.

Allan Hickok

This transaction moves our auto finance business to a new level and gives us access to a new set of customers who can benefit from Wachovia's broad offering of financial services.

Ben Jenkins

Investors will be disappointed by the lowered profit outlook and the extended time to complete the transaction.

John Inch

CitySearch is committed to meeting the information and transaction needs of online consumers within our local communities, ... The ability for CitySearch users to participate in auctions both regionally and locally provides a substantial new opportunity for the company.

Charles Conn

This is an impressive transaction by any real estate standards, ... In terms of dollars invested, it is comparable to the 1999 Merchandise Mart Properties acquisition of Market Square.

Tim Mcgee

Wal-Mart receives more than 140 million credit, debit and electronic check payments per month and pays a small fee to process each transaction.

Jane Thompson

Super-voting stock was a valuable tool for Sotheby's to prevent unwanted takeovers, but he's in agreement that this transaction is in the best interests of shareholders.

Christopher Tennyson

This transaction is a positive step for both companies. The transfer of businesses to GE advances Lockheed Martin's ongoing portfolio-shaping activities and accomplishes a significant reduction in outstanding common shares, thereby enhancing shareholder value.

Vance Coffman

We're actively looking at what's on the market and given internal resources, the speed at which we can act and financial flexibility, we'd be able to execute a transaction relatively quickly.

Stuart Grant

We maintain our autonomy -- our board stays in existence, our name stays the same. It's a seamless transaction as far as employees and customers are concerned.

Robert Smedley

This transaction strengthens our balance sheet and improves our return on assets.

Larry Montgomery

This transaction marks another important step in our strategy to improve our financial ratios and increase our financial flexibility.

Wayne Pace

This transaction provides an outstanding opportunity for Safeway to continue on its growth path, while allowing us to enter the Chicago market for the first time.

Steve Burd

We are pleased to report that all outstanding issues involving the SEC's financial review, as well as the accounting issues related to DFG, have now been resolved, ... Today's earnings release brings this matter to a close and we now look forward to proceeding with the Tyson transaction.

Robert Peterson

This financial transaction allows us to recoup our investment in the campus and redistribute capital to our shareholders.

David Barnes

This transaction is a winning proposition for both parties.

Ross Young

The prospect of collateral damage to long-term investors in the U.S. is far worse than this one transaction being blocked.

Todd Malan

We have spent many hours on a complicated transaction, which oil refineries tend to be.

Richard Gusella

When you have a gold asset, and you look at any transaction, you always look at the gold price.

Jochen Tilk

If you bought a 10-year leasing contract, you would pay less per transaction than in a bidding war.

Theresa Hitchens

Transaction growth in the electronic commerce division was in line with our expectations while both portfolio growth in investment services and license sales in the software business were strong.

Pete Kight

We are still looking at the proposed transaction.

Gina Talamona

This unprecedented transaction significantly strengthens our position, as it enables Roche to become a leader in the second-largest pharmaceuticals market worldwide and adds global access to Chugai's solid research and development pipeline.

Franz Humer

[One of the two critical vulnerabilities in the bulletin is within the Microsoft Distributed Transaction Coordinator (MSDTC), code that's used to coordinate any sort of transaction on multiple servers, such as database queries.] It's a service used primarily in enterprises, ... You don't see it much on smaller-scale servers or desktops.

Neel Mehta

No one on this board or anyone connected with them, or their families, has any financial interest in this transaction.

Laura Weiss

Our transaction was not predicated on receiving an advance tax ruling and we haven't requested one.

John Maguire

In a case of deceptive marketing gone wild, consumers were enrolled in a program of monthly deliveries without their knowledge. That's out of bounds. If you sign consumers up for an ongoing plan without their permission, we'll do our best to unwind the transaction.

Howard Beales

I am confident that while Congress and the administration continue to discuss this particular transaction they will keep in mind the general point that foreign direct investment plays a positive role in the US economy.

Todd Malan

Essentially, they (Guidant) are going to say ... yes there have been issues at Guidant, but do those issues give rise to a right on the part of Johnson & Johnson to walk away from the transaction?

Frank Aquila

The idea that some buyers may buy a home over the Internet without actually viewing it is not as far-fetched as it would have seemed several years ago as buyers become more active and involved in the transaction through Web sites. This is particularly true for the vibrant market in the Bay Area where competition for homes is often strong and good listings can be snapped up quickly.

Sherry Chris

We have placed one and only one proposal before them. It's really a two part proposal. We will pay C$31 a share for a negotiated transaction without any additional information.

Richard Sands

It very seldom is. It's all done by design and this is a business transaction.

Jack Cloonan

We have been in discussions for most of the 2005 year regarding a potential transaction. It is truly gratifying that all our employees maintained their focus during this period of distraction and helped us deliver these outstanding results.

Peter Sharpe

We can only speculate that this is a classic case of 'buyer's remorse,' because there is clearly no basis for Tyson's claim that it was fraudulently induced and does not have to proceed with this transaction.

Robert Peterson

The magnitude of this transaction creates a new economic paradigm for the channel. The international markets are fertile grounds for American entrepreneurs, and we look forward to working with our partners abroad to deliver great programming to their audiences.

Doron Gorshein

We are delighted to have increased our ownership stake in the Four Seasons Hotel in Damascus. This transaction is firmly in line with our strategy to acquire and consolidate the minority stakes in hotels that we already own.

Sarmad Zok

The idea behind our system is that it's based on convenience. Nobody particularly enjoys standing in a queue, but with this system the transaction can be quite a lot quicker.

Tom Fischer

We are committed to completing this transaction with Vincor quickly and I emphasize quickly. We will make all our resources available to achieve that goal.

Richard Sands

All of us had worked for big banks before. We weren't real enthused about that prospect, ... Once the transaction was closed, I think we all looked at each other and saw it in everybody's eyes and said, 'Hmmm, this is not where we want to be.'

Greg Gibson

We believe that these changes will make the exemptions more effective while still ensuring that currency transaction reporting information critical to identifying criminal financial activity is made available to law enforcement.

William Fox

Century 21 Nelson Real Estate not only provides its clients with knowledge and advice related to their real estate transaction, it also offers them peace of mind and confidence during what may be the most significant purchase of a lifetime.

Bob Hartman

Their charge is frivolous and silly. This was a personal transaction that did not require disclosure.

Ivette Mendez

However, two-party exchanges are rare, because, in the typical 1031 transaction, the seller of the replacement property isn't the buyer of the taxpayer's exchange property.

Glen Robertson

This transaction enables us to provide the global offering that our clients are demanding while concentrating our [meetings, events and incentives] management resources on growth in our core North American markets.

Steve Maritz

The group's cost-to-income ratio is in line with the ratio reported for March 2005 if the costs relating to the Barclays transaction and synergy initiatives are excluded. However, if the Barclays related costs are included, the cost-to-income ratio deteriorated from 56.6% in March 2005 to 58.0% in December 2005 owing to top-line income growth, at 17.9%, lagging expenditure growth over the period.

Steve Booysen

With the biggest dissident shareholders in favor of the new deal, we expect the transaction to be consummated without further disruptions.

Geoffrey Porges

We believe we have offered a very fair transaction.

Aditya Mittal

This transaction brings us to the next chapter in the evolution of our business. We are excited to have J.W. Childs and Merrill Lynch Global Private Equity on board to support us in our efforts as we continue to pursue our growth strategy. We are also very pleased that Allied Capital will remain our financial partner and that John Shulman will continue to hold a seat on our Board of Directors.

Sonny King

[It has worked for U2 for 10 years.] By the mid-'90s, ... our touring was getting very big, and even though we had had very healthy relationships with very good agents . . . the game had changed and the sums of money involved were far too big to address our touring in a piecemeal way, transaction by transaction. We really needed to start working with a single tour promoter.

Paul Mcguinness

It's not something we would recommend. [Art] is not a very liquid market. There are big spreads and high transaction costs.

Harold Evensky

While neither company depends on this transaction for its continued future success, Guidant believes that the strategic rationale for combining the two companies is as strong today as when we entered into the merger agreement.

Ronald W. Dollens

This transaction represents an important building block in establishing the financial resources required to achieve our short- and long-term goals and objectives. Equally significant is the establishment of our relationship with Cogent Capital as an investor.

Michael Preston

We regret that U S West apparently wouldn't even consider an alternative transaction involving a major telecommunications company and Qwest despite the possibility of greater value for U S West shareholders.

Joseph Nacchio

Yes, it is costly to enter each transaction. But as soon as you go around the system, it begins to degrade. Once that happens, people stop trusting it, and then they have another reason not to use it. It's a death spiral that's inherent in ERP: If you don't trust the system, you validate that the system's data is bad by screwing it up.

Nick Testa

The Mellon transaction is a logical and low-risk extension of the Citizens franchise which is not only a good deal in its own right, but opens a range of additional options for us.

Fred Goodwin

We have seen strong buyer demand across all the businesses, ... In addition, even though eBay's revenue are primarily transaction generated, we expect to see gross margins above 80 percent for the rest of the year.

Rajiv Dutta

We believe this transaction in the long run is great for shareholders because it gives Hilton a true international presence. There will be less consumer confusion and it will help build Hilton's global loyalty program and enhance their international development opportunities.

Harry Curtis

This transaction is an excellent strategic fit for both companies. Our goal is to build a stronger, more competitive institution, while presenting exciting opportunities for employees, customers and shareholders alike.

Rick Waugh

At the end of the day, whether widespread paperless transactions are three, five or eight years down the road, when we get a seamless transaction it's better for all the participants.

Travis Wright

It's basically a transaction between two old friends.

C. Steven Mcmillan

Nothing in the board's letter will distract Hewlett-Packard stockholders from focusing on the real issue, nor change this bad transaction into a good one.

Walter Hewlett

Last year, we committed to a strategic review of our Brazilian business. We made good on that commitment, and this transaction is the result.

Leo Kiely

You don't control the key elements of the transaction, price or timing. It's not for someone who is investing for the short term.

John Gannon

This is going to be a profitable transaction, ... This one we could afford on a modest budget.

Robert Wright

We're hopeful this property transaction will take place Monday. This is the first step in a lengthy process.

Gary Sease

This acquisition will generate immediate revenues for our company. In addition, we believe many of the presently non-producing wells that are part of this transaction have considerable potential. We are focused on creating shareholder value and are quite confident this acquisition from Mr. Foster does just that.

Dan Lloyd

Relying solely on real estate-based savings may be dangerous because this type of saving can be illiquid and selling a home can be an inconvenient and expensive transaction.

Benjamin Tal

Before he left, Aunt William pressed a sovereign into his hand guiltily, as if it were conscience money. He, on his side, took it as though it were a doctor's fee, and both ignored the transaction.

Ada Leverson

We need to understand the concerns of the people in the U.S. who are worried about this transaction and make sure they are addressed to the benefit of all parties.

Ted Bilkey

We remain optimistic that the Department of Justice will conclude that this transaction is not anti-competitive, and that we will complete the transaction in a timely manner.

Jim Finn

It's clear full color is coming to statements, transaction documents and direct mail, replacing pre-printed color forms as well as adding new color elements where it's cost effective.

Andy Gordon

A small transaction fee is embedded with the price of each transaction at the point of purchase. A portion goes to Caremark, typically less than a dollar. The other portion of the fee goes to the pharmacies. We make revenue by accepting this small transaction fee.

Dale Thomas

PaineWebber is an attractive target for a few reasons. Most importantly: the high net worth business. Second, it does have institutional presence. And third, you have very little crossover, meaning it is easy to find synergies in this type of a transaction.

Amy Butte

It's been a great transaction for us and they're benefiting from a strong market.

Marc Shapiro

We will accept nothing less than the right transaction.

Anthony Coscia

We believe that the increased purchase price is justified as a result of recent increases in gold prices, the exploration success at Red Lake ... and additional synergies and tax efficiencies that we expect to arise from a friendly transaction.

Ian Telfer

There is no transaction, no agreement on the table ... It's much too early to start guessing about regulatory structure.

John Tiner

I don't know about any lawsuit. I am hearing it for the first time. In addition, as a federation, we cannot speak to any transaction between individuals.

Burchell Gibson

In today's intensely competitive market, where global scale and efficiencies are increasingly critical, we believe this transaction is in the best interest of Tambrands shareholders.

John Pepper

But they've apparently gone back and analyzed the transaction, analyzed what the real synergies and economies would be of the combined company.

Arthur Adler

There are over 30 journal entries for just one transaction.

Peter Gray

We believe this transaction increases shareholder value by capturing strong value for the ongoing business enterprise, monetizing valuable real estate assets, and affording shareowners the opportunity to benefit from a substantial continuing ownership interest in a powerful, growing and vibrant new company.

Larry Johnston

The transaction level is a substantially higher level of abstraction than standard behavioral level, and its advantages are compelling.

Brett Cline

Increased transaction volumes continued to drive non-interest income growth. Price increases contributed moderately as they were kept well below the inflation rate. The growth in transaction volumes emanated from the increased activities of existing customers and growth in the retail customer base from 6.9 million in March 2005 to 7,6 million in December 2005.

Steve Booysen

We're very confident that our transaction is on track in terms of approvals.

Peter Thonis

We continue to believe that this transaction would benefit customers in Texas and southern Oklahoma who would be offered the benefits of Kroger's superior selection, service and value in this aggressively competitive market. We intend to explore our legal alternatives.

Paul Heldman

[Keep in mind, too, that the aid process is] a business transaction, ... They're rationing the money out to meet the college's needs and get the kids they want to get.

Kalman Chany

Many young artists today only experience copyright as an obstacle, a source of incomprehensible demands for payment, cease and desist letters, legal transaction costs. This is a shame because copyright can be a valuable tool for artists and creators of all kinds -- even for those who are trying to share their work without charge.

James Boyle

Our shareholders' support for this transaction represents their affirmation of the financial and strategic value of this deal. Shareholders will receive one of the largest dividends paid in U.S. history. Our clients will benefit from a full spectrum of offerings, covering everything from a do-it-yourself online experience to branches and advisors for investors who want more help.

Joe Moglia

Land Rover is a great brand, and until the [Ford] transaction is a legal deal it is possible that GM could intervene.

Robert Hendry

Due to rapid consolidation in the media and telecommunications industries, GM is now considering alternative strategic transactions involving Hughes and other participants in those industries, ... Any such transaction might involve the separation of Hughes from General Motors.

Harry Pearce

None of these are material to this transaction.

Jonathon Hamilton

They always want the money back, or a part of it, to complete the transaction.

Eric Green

We are very pleased to be able to complete this transaction. APM is stronger today because we now own a best-in-class operation that integrates medical and pharmacy benefits for our members with chronic conditions. Aetna Specialty Pharmacy increases our capacity to deliver industry-leading clinical management programs that help manage overall health care costs.

Eric Elliott

However, the importance of this transaction is that it provides Nordstrom with additional talent, expertise and access to the designer category. This should allow Nordstrom to capitalize on strong sales trends they have been experiencing over the past two years.

Emme Kozloff

However, the importance of this transaction is that it provides Nordstrom with additional talent, expertise and access to the designer category, ... This should allow Nordstrom to capitalize on strong sales trends they have been experiencing over the past two years.

Emme Kozloff

Everyone will be eager to hear how much confidence management has on the potential closing of the Guidant transaction in the first quarter, or whether that's likely to extend to the second quarter, as we think it will.

Eli Kammerman

The reaction in the United States has occurred in no other country in the world. We need to understand the concerns of the people in the U.S. who are worried about this transaction and make sure that they are addressed to the benefit of all parties.

Edward Bilkey

This transaction ? will transform us from a regional company to a new kind of company that uses its premiere networks to focus on 'national-local' and global markets.

Edward Whitacre

It is a fallacy that a broker needs to shore up any real estate transaction engaged in by two people. A simple attorney for a purchase-and-sale review is all you need, and a home inspection.

Fred Williams

The probability is going up that there's going to be some kind of transaction involving Knight Ridder.

Ed Atorino

What concerns us most is that often with the debit or ATM transaction, the institution knows that you don't have the money, and they have the ability to stop it. The smaller the dollar amounts these transactions are, the costlier the loan.

Eric Halperin