1.   Analysts say the fine probably equaled the ill-gotten profits from the scheme.

2.   All three could be fined billions of dollars under a law that allows fines to equal twice the losses suffered by victims.

3.   Toyota has a fairly good environmental record, its gains from the alleged pollution are unclear and the maximum fine would equal eight months of its global sales.

4.   Conspiring to violate U.S. sanctions on Libya carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and fines equal to twice the gross gain from the conspiracy.