1.   The company blamed intense price-cutting in depressed Markets which further eroded petrochemical Margins.

2.   The company blamed lower order levels for the Decline.

3.   The company blamed staff shortages for the delays.

4.   The company blamed weak December sales as well as inventory reductions.

5.   The company blamed weak sales and falling chip prices for its microprocessors.

6.   The company blames cuts in Government funding for its work into nuclear fusion for the job losses.

7.   The company blames the recession and a downturn in orders.