41.   Operating margins for the division improved slightly from the second quarter of the year, and were in line with the third quarter of last year, Nokia said.

42.   Operating margins of its operations in Germany, Spain and Argentina deteriorated, the company said.

43.   Operating margin is operating profit as a percentage of revenue.

44.   Operating margin reflected lower growth of research costs and, lower sales and marketing costs, and more Windows NT software already included in computers, analysts said.

45.   Operating margins improved at all but three GE businesses.

46.   Operating margins in its casual dining group were hurt by higher labor costs and food costs, the company said.

47.   Operating margins of its beverage operations in Germany, Spain and Argentina deteriorated, the company said, without providing an exact geographical breakdown.

48.   Prices and operating margins have fallen, forcing the company to lay off workers.

49.   Prices fell since then amid rising feed prices and poor operating margins.

50.   Remy claimed it was necessary to raise prices, not only to improve operating margins, but also to maintain its reputation as a luxury product.