Redskin1, I'm not sure of all the forms and the order they have to be filed but a merger can be a very complex and extensive process. Alot has to do with how each entity is organized and how they're setup under state and federal law. Different laws and requirements if the companies are set up as Corporations (Corp or Inc.), Limited Liability Corporation (LLC), Limited Partnership (LP or LLP) or Company etc. Then you're also dealing with different governmental agencies, State and Federal. Since CEYY is incorporated in Neveda they would have to comply with Neveda law as well.
I have been involved with a couple merger/acquistions during my tenure with Hughes/Boeing, from the engineering side. Mergers can be tidious lengthy processes especially for the unfamiliar and inexperienced.