But the gains were largely offset by weak sales in the Asia-Pacific region, which provides nearly 20 percent of its total revenue.

Those increases were partly offset by slower sales of chocolate, confectionery and pet care products in the United States.

Ford said its reduced sales of cars to rental fleets was more than offset by retail sales to individuals.

Increased exports, particularly to Asia, were offset by lower domestic sales and foreign exchange losses arising from the stronger yen.

But the increases were largely offset by soft sales in other lines, he said.

Weakness in British markets was offset by strong continental sales.

But many show managers said the added costs in New York were offset by larger audiences and better sales opportunities.

But these were offset by lower sales of programmable "flash memory" products at sharply reduced prices.

A 15 percent decline in vehicle sales at home was offset by improved sales overseas.

But the gain has been almost entirely offset by lower sales of hammers, nuts, bolts and other necessities for home improvement projects.