However, in the first half of fiscal 2013, soup and simple meals increased 2%, and EBIT increased 7%.

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He believes that both cyclical and structural challenges confront them and will drive EBIT dollar declines and EPS pressure.

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Semiconductor companies need to post EBIT and EBITDA margins that are way above average (which they do) because they tie up huge amounts of capital.

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