91.   On both sides of the Atlantic, consumer spending was healthy and industrial activity was picking up, two factors that pointed to improved corporate results.

92.   Simago in Spain achieved good sales growth despite a difficult market and recorded much improved trading results.

93.   The company said the improved results were mainly due to its Harmony mine, which recorded its first dividend in four years.

94.   The international division reported a lower loss for the quarter with improved results from Hong Kong offset by losses on the Jakarta and Seoul operations.