We are delivering good growth in most markets. The strongest growth is in Latin America, where we won a significant strategic order. This order was accepted at a lower price, which puts pressure on the gross margin; on
the other hand, we ensure recurring sales of consumables for many years to come. In Western Europe, we are growing thanks to the start of sales of our new veterinary instrument. In Asia, sales are flat but there is great potential, especially in India. We continue to decline in Eastern Europe as a result of Russia's war in Ukraine. OEM sales of consumables increased by 21 percent in the quarter and have grown by 12 percent in the first nine months.