71.   Elf, which is present mainly in petrochemicals, multiplied its operating profit from chemicals by four.

72.   Excluding the charge, however, operating profit would have been higher.

73.   Figures for operating profit released today also fell short of expectations, Burkhardt of Metzler Investment said.

74.   Excluding that charge, the chip unit had an operating profit in the quarter, compared with a loss a year ago.

75.   Following is a breakdown by-division of operating profit and sales in the first half.

76.   Fiat on Friday also is expected to divulge first-quarter revenue and operating profit.

77.   Finmeccanica has always made an operating profit, and has been using its money to beef up its presence in several areas.

78.   For the first time, Dayton broke out its operating profit by division on a quarterly basis.

79.   Four of its five major business groups -- magazines, books, music and movies -- generated record operating profits last year.