1 This company reports not being able to pass on higher costs to its customers. 
　　2 The sale of part of a company has had an adverse affect on profits.
　　3 This company's response to fluctuations in sales has not had the desired effect.
　　4 Jobs have been lost because a company has ended one of its activities.
　　5 There are fears about the impact of internal competition within the company.
　　6 This company has reported contrasting results from different parts of its operations.
　　7 This company has spent money on moving part of its operation.
　　8 Efforts are to be made to turn around sales at a store.