To Merrill bankers:

Can you tell me what Thain is doing nowadays? Is he still at his job, working hard, or has he developed a nice case of senioritis since BofA had agreed to acquire the firm? Any idea where he'll head next if he leaves Merrill following the merger?

Feel free to PM...

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