If one of the owners dies, the life insurance proceeds will be paid out to the other owners / beneficiaries and can provide the funding that is necessary to
continue the operation of the business during its time of transition.
Not exact matches
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to
continue to grow our
business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability
of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial,
business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost
of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates
of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates
of changing customer preferences for
business aircraft, including the effect
of global economic conditions on the
business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result
of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect
of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution
of key milestones such as the receipt
of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation
of our announced acquisition
of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability
of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk
of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production
of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts
of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our
operations from the outbreak
of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact
of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition
of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect
of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect
of changes in tax law, such as the effect
of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations
of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect
of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability
of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass
of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many
of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment
of interest on, and principal
of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness
of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness
of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact
of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco
business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition
of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to
business relationships and other
business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result
of the acquisition; 33) our ability to
continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks
of doing
business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions
of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.
«Without a clear path to
continued operation of our global
businesses our customers simply would not wait,» Rolet said.
«With the financial support provided by Siva along with the strong base in the Dandaragan
operations, the resulting quality
of our extra virgin olive oil, the establishment
of relationships with key bulk buyers, and the expansion
of infrastructure and operating capacity, the Olea Australis Group intends to achieve its goal
of an on going sustainable
business that is a long - term participant in the
continued growth
of extra virgin olive oil in Australia and throughout the world.»
As these changes
continue to shape the future
of big data and
business intelligence, organizations will be faced with the challenge
of deciding what technologies, and what providers, make the most sense for their
operations.
At the time
of the acquisition, Gores had high hopes
of getting Mexx back on its own feet: re-activating the Mexx brand, building its e-commerce
business, and
continuing to develop its European and Canadian
operations.
(3) While some
of the major consulting and accounting firms and a few software
operations are making some noise about the need for additional levels
of business protection, the fact is that, as
of now, there's simply no viable supplier or solution — regardless
of what a
business might be able to afford to pay — that can support all
of the diverse IT needs that
continue to grow and to grow more complex and more broadly distributed throughout organizations.
«We improved our costs and earnings to emerge as a financially stronger
business, with cash from
continuing operations of $ 1.5 billion and free cash flow
of $ 341 million,» president and CEO Gary J. Goldberg said in the company's 2014 annual report.
Byron described Wired's balance sheet as «growing worse by the minute, as if some kind
of financial Ebola virus were spreading through the
operation... Peel away all the financial razzmatazz and Wired Ventures has turkey written all over it — a
business dependent on the financial equivalent
of an iron lung for
continued survival.
These risks include, in no particular order, the following: the trends toward more high - definition, on - demand and anytime, anywhere video will not
continue to develop at its current pace or will expire; the possibility that our products will not generate sales that are commensurate with our expectations or that our cost
of revenue or operating expenses may exceed our expectations; the mix
of products and services sold in various geographies and the effect it has on gross margins; delays or decreases in capital spending in the cable, satellite, telco, broadcast and media industries; customer concentration and consolidation; the impact
of general economic conditions on our sales and
operations; our ability to develop new and enhanced products in a timely manner and market acceptance
of our new or existing products; losses
of one or more key customers; risks associated with our international
operations; exchange rate fluctuations
of the currencies in which we conduct
business; risks associated with our CableOS ™ and VOS ™ product solutions; dependence on market acceptance
of various types
of broadband services, on the adoption
of new broadband technologies and on broadband industry trends; inventory management; the lack
of timely availability
of parts or raw materials necessary to produce our products; the impact
of increases in the prices
of raw materials and oil; the effect
of competition, on both revenue and gross margins; difficulties associated with rapid technological changes in our markets; risks associated with unpredictable sales cycles; our dependence on contract manufacturers and sole or limited source suppliers; and the effect on our
business of natural disasters.
Continued efforts will surround the seamless support
of the
operations within the company's stores, distribution network, ecommerce platforms and
business technology needs.
The International segment reported a loss from
continuing operations before income taxes
of $ 1.3 million on a US GAAP basis and an underlying pretax loss
of $ 1.0 million in the fourth quarter, versus a loss
of $ 5.1 million for both measures a year ago, driven by the addition
of the Miller brands, volume growth and positive pricing in Latin America and Australia, cost savings in MG&A, and cycling the substantial restructure
of our China
business in 2015.
Important factors that may affect the Company's
business and
operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, operating in a highly competitive industry; changes in the retail landscape or the loss
of key retail customers; the Company's ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the impacts
of the Company's international
operations; the Company's ability to leverage its brand value; the Company's ability to predict, identify and interpret changes in consumer preferences and demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue growth in its key product categories, increase its market share, or add products; an impairment
of the carrying value
of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility in commodity, energy and other input costs; changes in the Company's management team or other key personnel; the Company's ability to realize the anticipated benefits from its cost savings initiatives; changes in relationships with significant customers and suppliers; the execution
of the Company's international expansion strategy; tax law changes or interpretations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated
business disruptions; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic and political conditions in the United States and in various other nations in which we operate; the volatility
of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility in the market value
of all or a portion
of the derivatives we use; exchange rate fluctuations; risks associated with information technology and systems, including service interruptions, misappropriation
of data or breaches
of security; the Company's ability to protect intellectual property rights; impacts
of natural events in the locations in which we or the Company's customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness and ability to pay such indebtedness; the Company's ownership structure; the impact
of future sales
of its common stock in the public markets; the Company's ability to
continue to pay a regular dividend; changes in laws and regulations; restatements
of the Company's consolidated financial statements; and other factors.
Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward - looking statements, including, without limitation: BlackBerry's ability to enhance its current products and services, or develop new products and services in a timely manner or at competitive prices, including risks related to new product introductions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to mitigate the impact
of the anticipated decline in BlackBerry's infrastructure access fees on its consolidated revenue by developing an integrated services and software offering; intense competition, rapid change and significant strategic alliances within BlackBerry's industry; BlackBerry's reliance on carrier partners and distributors; risks associated with BlackBerry's foreign
operations, including risks related to recent political and economic developments in Venezuela and the impact
of foreign currency restrictions; risks relating to network disruptions and other
business interruptions, including costs, potential liabilities, lost revenues and reputational damage associated with service interruptions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to implement and to realize the anticipated benefits
of its CORE program; BlackBerry's ability to maintain or increase its cash balance; security risks; BlackBerry's ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks related to intellectual property rights; BlackBerry's ability to expand and manage BlackBerry ® World ™; risks related to the collection, storage, transmission, use and disclosure
of confidential and personal information; BlackBerry's ability to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance on suppliers
of functional components for its products and risks relating to its supply chain; BlackBerry's ability to obtain rights to use software or components supplied by third parties; BlackBerry's ability to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related to government regulations, including regulations relating to encryption technology; BlackBerry's ability to
continue to adapt to recent board and management changes and headcount reductions; reliance on strategic alliances with third - party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; BlackBerry's reliance on third - party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities in BlackBerry's products; risks related to litigation, including litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's practice
of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating to the impairment
of intangible assets recorded on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks as a result
of actions
of activist shareholders; government regulation
of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related to economic and geopolitical conditions; risks associated with acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and difficulties in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry.
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income / (loss) from
continuing operations before interest expense, other expense / (income), net, provision for / (benefit from) income taxes; in addition to these adjustments, the Company excludes, when they occur, the impacts
of depreciation and amortization (excluding integration and restructuring expenses)(including amortization
of postretirement benefit plans prior service credits), integration and restructuring expenses, merger costs, unrealized losses / (gains) on commodity hedges, impairment losses, losses / (gains) on the sale
of a
business, nonmonetary currency devaluation (e.g., remeasurement gains and losses), and equity award compensation expense (excluding integration and restructuring expenses).
As profits
continued to grow, in 1908 Walker opened a factory and a beauty school in Pittsburgh, and by 1910, when Walker transferred her
business operations to Indianapolis, the Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company had become wildly successful, with profits that were the modern - day equivalent
of several million dollars.
And the previously low interest rate environment paved the way for many
of these defensive
businesses to load up on debt to expand their
operations, while
continuing to pay high dividends to investors.
report on dividend strategies: «The previous low - interest - rate environment paved the way for many
of these
businesses to load up on debt to expand their
operations, while
continuing to pay high dividends.
Examples
of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact
of: adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels
of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility
of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions
of these conditions that decrease the level
of disposable income
of consumers or consumer confidence; adverse events impacting the security
of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts
of piracy, and other international events; the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; our expansion into and investments in new markets; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the spread
of epidemics and viral outbreaks; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; changes in fuel prices and / or other cruise operating costs; any impairment
of our tradenames or goodwill; our hedging strategies; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; our substantial indebtedness, including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our
operations, and to generate the necessary amount
of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our
business; the significant portion
of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability
of our creditors to accelerate the repayment
of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key markets or globally; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss
of key personnel; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; future increases in the price
of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times
of the year; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the
continued availability
of attractive port destinations; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under «Risk Factors» in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Lynas urged shareholders to approve the deal at its annual meeting, which will be held on November 30, noting its directors had concluded the «approval
of the proposed amendments is important to assist the
continued operation of the Lynas
business as a going concern».
Greencore, which is one
of the UK's leading convenience food manufacturers and also has
operations in the US, expects group operating profit, excluding exceptional items and amortisation, on
continuing businesses for the twelve months ended September 24 2010 to be about 20 % ahead
of the previous year.
Wray Organic was also a stand - out due to their dedication to the certified organic industry, the clear labelling
of products as certified in their stores and the expansive mindset they have to
continue growing their
business and the authenticity with which they are conducting their retailing
operations.
«We have examined all areas
of our
business, and we are confident that we have a successful formula — superior award winning quality, exciting innovation, strong brand health, strategic customer partnerships, efficient
operations and service — that will
continue to see great value offered both to our direct customers and to end consumers.»
While our
operations in Brazil
continue to struggle as a result
of the country's economic collapse, the currency devaluation, banking collapse and supply chain difficulties, we have taken steps to limit further investment, streamline
operations and
continue to reduce costs to mitigate its effect on our overall
business.
The Lakers look to be far enough away from that for Jeanie to have a strong case to take over control
of basketball
operations from Jim and then invite her fiancée (who also happens to be a Lakers legend and who might not be a great GM) to take the hoops reins while she
continues to ace the
business side.
I / we agree that if any material change (s) occur (s) in my / our financial condition that I / we will immediately notify BSHFC
of said change (s) and unless Baby Safe Homes Franchise Corporation is so notified it may
continue to rely upon the application and financial statement and the representations made herein as a true and accurate statement
of my / our financial condition.nI / we authorize Baby Safe Homes Franchise Corporation to make whatever credit inquiries / background checks it deems necessary in connection with this application and financial statement.nI / we authorize and instruct any person or consumer reporting agency to furnish to BSHFC any information that it may have to obtain in response to such credit inquiries.nIn consideration
of the ongoing association between Baby Safe Homes and the undersigned applicant (hereinafter u201cApplicantu201d), the parties hereto have entered into this Non-Disclosure and Non-Competition Agreement.nWHEREAS, in the course
of its
business operations, Baby Safe Homes provides its customers products and services which, by nature
of the
business, include trade secrets, confidential and proprietary information, and other matters deemed material or important enough to warrant protection; and WHEREAS, Applicant, by reason
of his / her interest in Baby Safe Homes and in the course
of his / her duties, has access to said secrets and confidential information; and WHEREAS, Baby Safe Homes has trade secrets and other confidential and proprietary information, including procedures, customer lists, and particular desires or needs
of such customers to which Applicant has access in the course
of his / her duties as an Applicant.nNow, therefore, in consideration
of the premises contained herein, the parties agree as follows Applicant shall not, either during the time
of his / her franchise evaluation with Baby Safe Homes or at any time thereafter either directly or indirectly, communicate, disclose, reveal, or otherwise use for his / her own benefit or the benefit
of any other person or entity, any trade secrets or other confidential or proprietary information obtained by Employee by virtue
of his / her employment with Baby Safe Homes, in any manner whatsoever, any such information
of any kind, nature, or description concerning any matters affecting or relating to the Baby Safe Homes
business, or in the
business of any
of its customers or prospective customers, except as required in the course
of his / her employment by Baby Safe Homes or except as expressly authorized Baby Safe Homes Franchise Corporation, in writing.nDuring any period
of evaluation with Baby Safe Homes, and for two (2) years thereafter, Applicant shall not, directly or indirectly, induce or influence, divert or take away, or attempt to divert or take away and, during the stated period following termination
of employment, call upon or solicit, or attempt to call upon or solicit, any
of the customers or patrons Baby Safe Homes including, but not limited to, those upon whom he / she was directly involved, or called upon, or catered to, or with whom became acquainted while engaged in the franchise evaluation process
of a Baby Safe Homes franchise
business.
We are also making further important gains in productivity across our
operations and
continue to drive costs out
of the
business.»
It said that the NDC «will
continue to enjoy strong support in the east and north
of the country, owing to historical and tribal allegiances,» and predicted that «Greater Accra, historically a swing state, will be a key battleground, and so tensions in this economic hub could disrupt
business operations.»
«I think a lot
of us were certainly extremely pleased to see the
continued efforts out
of Albany to place fiscal constraints on their spending and to create an environment more conducive to local
business and job creation — and with an eye toward reducing the cost
of operations for local governments,» Andrews said.
In addition to Dr. Chen's
continued role as Chief Scientific Officer (CSO), she will also be responsible for managing the day - to - day
business operations of the Foundation.
The CEO and co-founder
of OkCupid, Sam Yagan will
continue to run the
business and oversee all day - to - day
operations.
In spite
of a wealth
of information that points to K12, Inc. running a
business operation that has poor returns by failing to adequately educate students, yet
continues to profit mightily from state taxpayers, some are still enthusiastic about the prospect
of the virtual charter school coming to North Carolina, including Rep. Larry Pittman, a supporter
of virtual charters.
Risks and uncertainties include without limitation the effect
of competitive and economic factors, and the Company's reaction to those factors, on consumer and
business buying decisions with respect to the Company's products;
continued competitive pressures in the marketplace; the ability
of the Company to deliver to the marketplace and stimulate customer demand for new programs, products, and technological innovations on a timely basis; the effect that product introductions and transitions, changes in product pricing or mix, and / or increases in component costs could have on the Company's gross margin; the inventory risk associated with the Company's need to order or commit to order product components in advance
of customer orders; the
continued availability on acceptable terms, or at all,
of certain components and services essential to the Company's
business currently obtained by the Company from sole or limited sources; the effect that the Company's dependency on manufacturing and logistics services provided by third parties may have on the quality, quantity or cost
of products manufactured or services rendered; risks associated with the Company's international
operations; the Company's reliance on third - party intellectual property and digital content; the potential impact
of a finding that the Company has infringed on the intellectual property rights
of others; the Company's dependency on the performance
of distributors, carriers and other resellers
of the Company's products; the effect that product and service quality problems could have on the Company's sales and operating profits; the
continued service and availability
of key executives and employees; war, terrorism, public health issues, natural disasters, and other circumstances that could disrupt supply, delivery, or demand
of products; and unfavorable results
of other legal proceedings.
Rosen will assume
operation of the purchased assets effective June 19, 2015
continuing to do
business under the Jackdaws and Jackdaw Publications names.
I am currently working on a few different investment ideas that have numerous moving parts, but as I conduct my research, I
continue coming back to just a few key variables that will largely determine the outcome
of the
business operations and the investment situation.
The company's generics
business continues to show healthy growth, supported by a solid customer base, significant scale
of operation and the competence to source products from a complex and global supply network.
Until then, the misguided plans
of the Fed will
continue to do little, as
businesses look at the low marginal efficiency
of capital, and shrink their
operations.
-- Ensure adequate liquidity (
of $ 10.0 mio) for the
continued success
of Argo's
business operations & seeding
of its funds.
the fact that we had vigorously and comprehensively explored strategic alternatives, including undertaking extensive efforts, with the assistance
of a financial advisor, over a six - month period to identify a financial or strategic buyer interested in a
business combination that would provide value to shareholders in excess
of the estimated liquidation value, or a strategic transaction that would mitigate risks from our
continuing operations to develop our cortical stimulation technology, and that no strategic or financial partner had expressed interest in pursuing such transactions;
Wallington: The Jones family will
continue to play an instrumental role in the daily
operation of the
business.
Current trends in establishing an effective work — life balance to prevent career burnout is
of value to most millennial veterinarians.8 With the
continued growth
of veterinary medicine, including extended hours
of daily
operation, a
business model formulated with an MLVP to provide professional support can reduce attending veterinarians» workload, allowing more time for case management and reducing overall weekly work hours.
Puppy mills
continue to exist because
of consumer demand, as well as weak laws that allow these
operations to remain in
business.
Loesch: The role
of general manager gives me an opportunity to play a role in many different aspects
of the
business with the goal
of continuing to pioneer new, fast - growing pet food and treat categories — while helping Sojos expand and refine
operations.
Through the generosity
of all the people and
businesses listed above, and also
of the people
of San Pedro Town who attended this event, Saga will be able to
continue offering services to our community through
Operation SNIP.
Jarosch will work closely with the resort teams at Banyan Tree Al Wadi and Banyan Tree Ras Al Khaimah Beach to oversee and manage smooth
operations between the two resorts and ensure a
continued high standard
of guest satisfaction, along with achieving
business targets.
While having a
business card at your disposal can offer peace
of mind,
continue to compare rates, rewards and perks frequently to make sure you have the card that does the most to improve your company's day - to - day
operations.
ArtReview visits the studio
of the Danish - Icelandic artist, where Eliasson's artmaking, technical research and the establishment and
operation of a socially and environmentally responsible
business continue to offer new ways by which to measure and explain the impact
of contemporary art.
ELECTRIC UTILITIES ARE RATCHETING UP THEIR SUPPORT: The presentations by Peter Darbee, Chair and CEO
of PG&E Corporation, by Tom Kuhn, President
of Edison Electric Institute, and John Bryson, Chairman and CEO
of Edison International, made clear that our nation's utilities fully understand the potential
of electrification
of transportation to help them improve their
business operations and
continue their shift to renewable energy sources.
«Peabody believes that it has sufficient liquidity to operate its
business worldwide post-petition and to
continue the flow
of goods and services to its customers in the ordinary course,» it said in a statement, adding that no Australian entities are included in the filings, and as such its Australian
operations would
continue as usual.
So, I will
continue to advocate containment
of refrigerants used in HVAC and support
continued reduction
of pollutants from fossil fuel power plants and better applications
of a mix
of HVAC technologies to comfortably heat and cool homes and
businesses at lower costs
of operation.