Number: RS20502 Title: TWENTY-FIVE LARGEST MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS BY CORPORATIONS: 1998 Authors: John Williamson, Resources, Science, and Industry Division Abstract: The rate of corporate mergers and acquisitions both in the United States and internationally has increased. This report provides a listing of the 25 largest mergers or acquisitions for the year 1998. Completion dates for the mergers or acquisitions are included. Pages: 3 Date: Updated January 4, 2001