But American officials say the subsidiaries of Japanese companies continue reporting low profits long after they have gained a secure position.

Sonangol and its many subsidiaries have continued to expand into other lines of business.

It further announced that its subsidiaries would continue to operate as normal.

Shell or its subsidiaries continued to sell this product for use in the third world for several years after it was banned in the United States.

In a statement yesterday, Mr. Sigoloff said Hooker and its various subsidiaries "will continue regular business."

Although the subsidiary continued to lose money for five years after Lilly acquired it, executive management changes at Arden helped turn into a financial success.

The Justice Ministry clarified an earlier order and said the company's three oil-producing subsidiaries could continue production and sales.

The trick now is to get the companies reorganized so that their subsidiaries can continue to sell life insurance and annuities.

"Our cellular subsidiary continued to expand in the first quarter, with an increase in customers of more than 50 percent on an annualized basis. "

Both subsidiaries continued to be owned by AJS until 1991, when they were sold to new owners.