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Brompton profits almost wiped out after lower UK and Europe sales

  • Did Brompton report an accounting profit for 2024? How about economic profit? Explain

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  • Is Brompton struggling with fixed or variable costs? Does this imply that Brompton is nearing its shutdown point? Explain

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