10/05/98 TABLE: Coping with the Havoc Overseas

Coping with the Havoc Overseas

DUPONT
Said third-quarter earnings will be near the low end of analysts' expectations. Is pushing for productivity gains; has delayed or halted some capital spending.
POLAROID
First-half sales and profits off sharply due to the global crisis. Accelerating plans to trim 1,800 people, or 20%, from workforce, and halting shipments to Russia.
3M
To adjust to falling demand overseas, the company plans layoffs that will result in a third-quarter charge of as much as $500 million before taxes.
WALT DISNEY
With lower demand for consumer products in Asia and rising production costs, Disney is reviewing its consumer-products structure to reduce overhead.

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