1.   Those who were dubious or just cautious missed out on historic advances in financial asset values.

2.   Wanless is first to admit he has no quick antidote to the corrosive effect of falling asset values.

3.   This means that the charges are much higher in the early years, resulting in both profit and asset value being shown as artificially low.

4.   In the case of property companies and investment trusts the undertaking should refer to an increase in asset value per share for the remaining shareholders.

5.   Particular areas of sensitivity on which comment must be avoided include future profits and prospects, asset values and the likelihood of the revision of an offer.

6.   Although the asset value of defined-benefit plans is still greater, their growth pales in comparison to that of defined-contribution plans.

7.   An imploding banking system not only further depressed asset values but disrupted the normal functioning of business.

8.   Analysts said the write-down was related to new accounting standards that more fully reflect the asset value of the restaurant division.

9.   Analysts said the write-down was related to the adoption of new accounting standards that more fully reflected the asset value of its restaurant division.