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* Revenues include non-operating revenues that support operating expenses. ** Excludes depreciation and non-operating expenses. *** Includes activities and areas that do not receive any state support.

Operating expenses are essential daily business costs, separate from production expenses. Reducing operating expenses can increase profitability, but cuts must not harm quality. Operating profit is ...