Barclays International operated in 14 countries with 45 branches, 1534 employees, net income of $72.6 million, and assets of $5.2 billion. It had a non-integrated system, lower innovation, job security, generous compensation and benefits, and flat profit sharing. CIBC operated in 8 countries with 42 branches, 1639 employees, net income of $67.8 million, and assets of $4.6 million. It had integrated technology, performance management, business development, and was non-unionized. A comparison found CIBC pay scales were wider than Barclays, with some CIBC employees paid above Barclays maximum. Options presented for harmonizing compensation included