This culminated a process which had begun in 1997, when the Asian currency crisis began affecting profitability.

Saskin said the union used the financial figures only to show how changes it proposed would affect profitability.

I managed to trim those costs down by about 40 per cent and it really affected profitability.

Market research will also identify trends that affect sales and profitability.

The manufacturer controls those areas that affect profitability and sustained growth.

The economy may still be in a slide, which will affect profitability.

"But the Internet has certainly affected profitability; there's no doubt about that."

Large private businesses and public companies are required to report to investors on how environmental issues affect profitability.

This resulted in higher than expected expenses, adversely affecting the service's cash flow and profitability.

In it, he listed steps the company might take to restore its credit rating, which directly affects profitability.