The Virginian-Pilot
                            THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT  
              Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Thursday, May 11, 1995                 TAG: 9505110552
SECTION: BUSINESS                 PAGE: D1   EDITION: FINAL 
TYPE: Daily Digest 
                                             LENGTH: Short :   21 lines

SOFTWARE SUBSIDIARY SOLD TO BANKING ALLIANCE

NationsBank and San Francisco-based Bank of America have agreed to a joint purchase of MECA Software Inc. from H&R Block for $35 million, the companies announced Wednesday. MECA Software of Fairfield, Conn., develops software products designed to help individual consumers and small business owners manage their finances. It markets its products through financial institutions and retailers. The purchase is expected to be completed in 60 to 90 days, and is subject to regulatory approval. (Associated Press) by CNB