"It is important that the Japanese Government and industry take the necessary steps so we see substantial improvements in subsequent quarters."

His previous and subsequent quarters did not approach this one in grandeur.

Oracle executives said yesterday that the problem would be resolved when the company closed those deals in subsequent quarters.

Teradata improved in the subsequent three quarters, although not enough to post a profit.

But that can actually spur growth in subsequent quarters, as manufacturers increase production to restock.

But then they righted the ship, and by narrow margins won each of the subsequent quarters.

The company said those revenues and profits would be realized in subsequent quarters as products are shipped.

Several analysts said that much would depend on how the economy affected advertising spending in subsequent quarters.

Economists questioned whether such growth in military spending could be sustained over subsequent quarters.

His contributions fell off in subsequent quarters, reflecting the fact that the first checks are the easiest to get.