Questions 1-7 Look at the statements below and the company news Which news report (A, B, C or D) does each statement 1-7 refer to? You will need to use some of the letters more than once. 1 A strong currency has had a negative effect on the company. 2 The workforce has made it difficult for this company to become more efficient. 3 The use of specialists led to very high costs. 4 Increased competition has contributed to this company’s difficulties. 5 This company has reached an agreement on a new project. 6 Part of this company was up for sale. 7 This company has expanded its manufacturing base. B Jetline Airports has said that it spent £ 2.1 million on its failed attempt to dispose of its duty-free retail division. The chief executive said the company’s six-month search for buyer ran up heavy consultancy expenses which left half-year pre-tax profits at £ 4.5 million. It also emerged that the Director of Finance received a £ 500,000 settlement when he left the company.