The performance offset earlier gains, but the funds were still in the black for the year, according to MarketWatch.
The solid performance offset a 1% decline in North American case volume, which typically accounts for one-fourth of total sales.
On the day, Simpson's 171-yard rushing performance offset a pair of 100-yard performances by Tom Sullivan and Norm Bulaich.
However, the strong UK performance was offset by problems abroad.
"This strong trading performance has offset the increases in costs arising from the continuing weakness of sterling, pensions and share based payments," said chief executive Ben Gordon.
It's a good performance nicely offset by Simon Williams as a silk-smooth Sir Humphrey, who says of the British civil service: "Our success is founded upon being free from the taint of professionalism".
Steady utility performance helps offset the production arm's sensitivity to natural-gas prices.
"HSBC has added to the emerging theme of the banking updates so far - strong headline performance partially offset by corporate contrition," said Richard Hunter at stockbroker Hargreaves Lansdown.
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