"The company then has a potential black hole in terms of profitability," he said.
Meanwhile, Ariba's results are improving, at least in terms of profitability.
"Both in terms of profitability, but also philosophically — doing honor and justice to that animal".
"It's true we've had some positive news in terms of profitability and those things, but there are spikes and valleys".
A lot of them have adopted it and were able to see that it works in terms of profitability.
It should always be measured in terms of profitability which should be ploughed back into the business of sustainability only.
"When you look at the economics, that seems to be the most viable approach in terms of profitability," Ryan said.
The economic assessment was made in terms of profitability, production costs, net present value, internal rate of return and payback.
"We are pleased at the progress we have made both in gaining market share leadership and in terms of profitability, which will be reflected in the accounts.
UFJ has been the laggard among the four large banking groups created through the consolidations, trailing in terms of profitability and success in getting rid of bad loans.
The women's weeklies division is IPC's second largest in terms of profitability – behind its TV listings division – but is regarded as the most complex.
