71.   The company noted that the improved results are mainly due to the sale of shares of Mediaset SpA, its communications division.

72.   The bank attributed the improved results to strong growth of commissions from fund management as well as better income from other traditional banking and insurance products and services.

73.   The company said several new models including the Mondeo, Transit and Maverick, contributed to the improved results.

74.   The company also cited improved results at its savoury ingredients activities as a reason for the higher earnings last year.

75.   The company said the improved results were due largely to higher margins.

76.   The consumer products company known for Colgate toothpaste, Palmolive dish soap, Ajax cleanser and Mennen deodorant cited new products and global sales growth for its improved results.

77.   The group said the lower losses were due to improved results at Hong Kong Daily News.

78.   The improved result was helped by sales from acquisitions as well as organic growth, despite the effects of currency fluctuations, the company said.

79.   The income rise was fuelled by steady growth in its insurance activities and an improved result from financial transactions in its banking activities, ING said.

80.   The Mercedes-Benz and Smart car division was the only part of the company reporting improved results.