Perhaps this is part of the reason... and as you know, CL isn't in the same financial shape. MAXON COMPUTER POSTS RECORD EARNINGS Revenue up 48% in Fiscal 2001 Friedrichsdorf, April 8, 2002 - MAXON Computer GmbH today reported record earnings for the fiscal year 2001 (Jan - Dec 2001). Total revenue was up 48% compared with the previous year, enabling the company to achieve its financial targets and consolidate its market position. Even though substantial investments have been made to strengthen the company's future position, MAXON Computer GmbH also reported an 11% gain in earnings before interest and taxation (EBIT). Investments included the establishment of a training center, which is already proving to be popular with customers. Characteristic of the company's success in 2001 was the launch of CINEMA 4D XL R7. This latest release of the company's flagship product not only won numerous awards from the press, it also attracted many new customers, enabling MAXON Computer GmbH to grow its user base to record levels. Increased earnings was also posted by the company's USA branch, providing a clear indication of the opportunities for future consolidation in the American market. Based in California, MAXON Computer Inc. additionally runs the extremely popular Plugin Caf(plugincafe.com), where customers can obtain dozens of powerful expansion tools for CINEMA 4D and BodyPaint 3D.

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