The share price reached a peak before falling a little and then maintaining the same level.

Sales of product A fell slightly in the final quarter.

The value of the shares has shown a steady decline.

The Research and Development budget has stabilised over the past few years.

The level of investment rose suddenly.

At the end of the first year sales stood at 50 percent of the present level.

The sudden collapse in share prices has surprised everyone.

There has been a steady increase in costs over several years.