With the current economic climate it is envisaged that there will be some significant mergers this year.

1. Hale Business Systems, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Fuller Brush Company and W.R. Grace & Co will merge to become

Hale, Mary Fuller, Grace.

2. 3M and Goodyear will form MMMGood

3. Fairchild Electronics and Honeywell will become Fairwell Honeychild

4. Knotts Berry Farm and the National Organisation of Women will merge to form

KnottNOW