Hi,<br/><br/>Please have a look at this:<br/><br/><b></b><br/><br/><b>It is given that</b> most companies will become smaller over the next two years; most will have lower earnings and net cash flow generation.<br/><br/>Does 'it is given that' mean exactly the same as 'given' that? Does it mean 'supposing that' or 'considering that'?<br/><br/>Many thanks,<br/><br/>Nessie.