Gross margins increased by 80 basis points, while operating expenses, excluding Hirschmann declined by 3.3%.

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Hirschmann thinks the growth of interactive new media has encouraged a move away from 20th century-style consumerism.

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Fiscal second quarter sales increased by 21.1%, driven by the Hirschmann acquisition and increases in mobile OEM and in accessories.

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"We all realize at some point that we want to make the things in life that we care about, " says Hirschmann.

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