Since Ranger Governance, Mr. Wyly's investment company, began its bid in June, Computer Associates has added two new outside directors.

Tesoro, an oil company based in San Antonio, will add three directors to its board, increasing membership to nine.

In recent times, the board has added 2 more directors who are all nominated by the National Government.

And G.M.'s board has just added two directors known for their outspoken but different views on international trade.

G.M. has just added two directors with very different views on trade.

The legislation would add three more directors appointed by the board of governors, requiring that these directors not be drawn from the banking industry.

Lockheed, for instance, added four outside directors and dropped diversification plans after a two-year campaign by dissident shareholders.

The incumbent board has promised to add two new independent directors at its annual meeting in a couple of months, and says it will sell off some operations.

Earlier this year, New Century agreed to expand its board by adding two directors and appointing Mr. Einhorn, among other measures.

The solution was adding eight new directors to Lomas's board, which now has 13 members.