Revenues grew by 20% despite higher growth in subscribers due to negative exchange rate effects. 2012 was a stellar year for DirecTV in terms of Latin American expansion, and the company believes that its good run will continue in 2013 as well.

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Global unit volume grew 3.5%, pricing increased 3.5% and foreign exchange was negative 2.0%.

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"Foreign exchange has had a very negative effect on housing demand and will have an effect on house prices, " says Michael Ball, author of the RICS' annual survey.

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