The special twist, though, is that the directors being sued include wealthy foreign investors, among them several prominent Americans.

Those defendants include institutional investors, insurance companies, corporations, financial institutions and individuals.

Other believers include investors who have bid up the stock prices of both firms.

Other groups that must also support the merger if it is to succeed include regulators, brokerage firms and investors.

Members also include developers, creators, producers, investors, service providers, educational institutions and students.

Council members include successful entrepreneurs, investors, and university and non-profit leaders.

Target clients include commercial real estate owners, operators, developers, and investors nationwide.

According to bankers close to Google, the company is seeking to design its offering to include individual investors, rather than institutions only.

This includes stock exchanges, public companies, financial intermediaries and investors.

The firm's clients include private investors, financial advisers, and charities.