71.   To increase operating margins, Apple said it hopes to improve results at its Newton personal assistant unit.

72.   We had delivered an almost ninefold return for shareholders, and we had tripled our operating margins.

73.   Winslow did say operating margins were up but declined to mention a figure.

74.   Operating margins and profits have been under pressure in the last few years, and some of them have sold out or have been planning to.

75.   And raw materials prices rose, which hit operating margins in all product areas, Electrolux said.

76.   As part of its restructuring, the group will reduce operating expenses and improve operating margins.

77.   Improving operating margins and lower net financial outlays led to the boost in net profit, it said.

78.   It said it expected a slight improvement in group operating margins and in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization margins.

79.   Its sales growth will continue to be slower than operating expenses, resulting in an operating margin squeeze.

80.   It projects an operating margin of at least five percent this year.