And they both have relatively small branch systems in New York City.

Of that amount, $100 million will be saved from the branch system.

Chemical would offer geographic diversity and has a large branch system.

Much of the improvement came from changes in managing the branch system.

To this end, the firm's palette of materials includes trees with strong branch systems that maintain defined forms even without leaves.

Up to three sporangia were found on a "reduced lateral branch system".

As a result, Wells Fargo had to build its own branch system.

Thus, in the 1920s a branch system was created.

If analysts have concerns about Beneficial's prospects, they seem to center on the company's extensive branch system.

Some say it would make an ideal merger candidate with a regional Japanese bank that has a strong domestic branch system.