Motorola is making tough, but deliberate and strategic, business decisions in order to remain competitive in the slowing economy. Unfortunately, reductions have been necessary for us to improve financial performance, and this is something that we will have to continually evaluate as we monitor market and economic conditions.

Edward Breen

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We believe this consent agreement is in the best interests of our shareholders and employees and reflects the company's commitment to a continued presence in New Hampshire.

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While the end markets Motorola serves continue to be weak, the company is making good progress in improving its strategic focus and in reducing its cost structure.

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We are confident that our operating results, excluding the impact of special items, will meet or be slightly favorable to our prior guidance of a loss of 4 cents per share.

— Edward Breen