The group could file for Chapter 11 protection from creditors before the end of the month as a slump in sales overwhelms its lumbering cost base and debt-burdened balance sheet.

由于销售低迷的重压使其庞大的生产费用和负债累累的资产负债表不堪负荷，该集团本月底或会援引破产保护法第十一章申请保护，防止债权人瓜分。

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Since then, however, sales have fallen 22% by volume despite a strong performance (albeit from a low base) by Jaguar, thanks to the success of its new XF saloon.

但是就是从那开始，销售开始下滑22%，尽管捷豹车有很不错的表现(但是基础不高)归功于她的新XF Saloon系列。

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It would double the size of HP's sales force and broaden its customer base, providing more potential clients for its services and consulting arms.

这将扩大销售人员的规模，拓宽消费者范围，为客户服务部门和咨询部门提供更多潜在的客户。

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