Southern Union Co. , Austin, Texas, hired Merrill Lynch/Howard Johnson...

Southern Union Co., Austin, Texas, hired Merrill Lynch/Howard Johnson as semi-bundled provider of its $101 million 401(k) plan, said Ronald A. Weaver, director of benefits. Previous semi-bundled provider Administrative Management Group asked to be replaced because of the complexity of the plan, which has divisions in several states, Mr. Weaver said. The plan now offers 11 fund options, up from 10, he said. Wells Fargo remains trustee.