41.   The volume growth was in line with predictions.

42.   Two analysts lowered their third-quarter estimates for volume growth for the distributor of Pepsi-Cola beverages, citing slower East Coast sales after a rainy summer.

43.   He said the quarter to December volume growth was also not very significant reflecting business pressures.

44.   He said the company had also taken a hit on the billing rates affecting the overall volume growth.

45.   Interest income was buoyed by volume growth and income on dividends and rates.

46.   Analysts said volume growth in international calls would partially offset a loss of market share to callback operators.

47.   These factors overshadowed improvements to downstream processing activities and the volume growth the wood products group achieved.

48.   Noto said Mobil will focus on volume growth, expense reduction and better operating performance in a bid to limit the impact of declining prices.

49.   The company said strong volume growth in this segment was not enough to offset substantial price declines versus a year ago.

50.   The group said that strong development of the Hygiene Products business had continued with strong volume growth and stable margin trends.