EBIT margin declined versus the prior year principally because of lower licensing revenue, as well as relatively higher R&D investment and marketing spend in the quarter.
Management Services |
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3Q 2012 | Y-O-Y Change | Change ex Currency | ||||
Revenue | $221 million | (6%) | (5%) | |||
EBIT | $ 10 million | (44%) | ||||
Management Services revenue and EBIT margin continue to be impacted by ongoing pricing pressures, lower volumes and account contractions resulting from worldwide economic uncertainty and competitive conditions. However, there continues to be positive net new written business, which, coupled with new strategic partnerships in print outsourcing, are expected to drive revenue growth in the future.
Mail Services |
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3Q 2012 | Y-O-Y Change | Change ex Currency | ||||
Revenue | $142 million | (1%) | (1%) | |||
EBIT | $ 17 million | (53%) | ||||