Usually, they state that results are in line with expectations. Sage did say that the improvement in results for the first half ended March 30 continued on this continent. "Our North American business has maintained the good performance reported for the first half, with the migration of customers to premium support and momentum with Sage ERP X3 remaining key features," the statement said. It also noted business was good in the United Kingdom and Ireland while market conditions remain weak in France and Spain. Interim statements do not disclose earnings or revenue.