Access control system topologies. 1  Work load on the host PC is significantly reduced, because it only needs to communicate with a few main controllers. 2  The overall cost of the system is lower, as sub-controllers are usually simple and inexpensive devices. 3  All other advantages listed in the first paragraph apply.
This excerpt taken from the CVX 10-K filed Mar 9, 2004. Texaco Merger Transaction. On October 9, 2001, Texaco Inc. (Texaco) became a wholly owned subsidiary of Chevron Corporation (Chevron) pursuant to a merger transaction, and Chevron changed its name to ChevronTexaco Corporation.
Published 6:30 am, Tuesday, January 30, 2001. El Paso Energy Corp. and Coastal Corp. closed their $24 billion merger Monday, creating the fourth-largest energy company in the United States shortly after receiving approval from regulators. As if to punctuate the closing, both companies also reported record year-end earnings.