Continental is focusing on<br>acquisitions in eastern Europe

Continental aims to increase earnings before interest and tax as well as revenue next year following the acquisition of Motorola Inc.'s car-electronics unit. The company has a goal of increasing efficiency by 5% a year and has expanded production in eastern Europe and Asia to meet growing demand. The cost to integrate and reorganize the Motorola division will reach €110 million in the 4Q. Continental is looking at a lot of targets for possible purchases, according to a spokesperson within the company. Availability of companies to buy is the main issue and the company is focusing on purchases in Asia and eastern Europe.