Foreign sales contributed 54 percent of Compaq's revenues last year.

It would be a mistake to believe that more sales to our allies will not contribute to increased arms sales around the world.

But booming sales of new cars have, in turn, contributed to diminished residual values of older ones.

Also contributing to the results were strong international sales, which accounted for 38 percent of revenues in the quarter.

The company said that flat sales, intense competition, pressure on gross margins and inventory adjustments contributed to the decline in the group's income.

The company said both increased sales and cost cutting contributed to the gains.

Spee'h said the album's disappointing sales contributed to the band's breakup.

In part, disappointing sales of the futuristic-styled vehicles contributed to the decision.

The company said that strong sales of its Corolla also contributed to a solid performance in the United States.

Their sales did contribute to a slight decline in the dollar during the week.