Sentences with phrase «increasing exposure to companies»

The most widespread factor leading to greater fraud exposure was IT complexity with 31 per cent saying they feel it's the biggest driver of increased exposure to their company.

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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.

So they spend their time focused on the things they can control (and «improve») like access, speed and response times even if the net effect is to increase the company's exposure to external threats.

Meraki, a cloud network company acquired by Cisco Systems last year for $ 1.2 billion, touts Presence as a seamless way to increase brand exposure while also collecting data about mobile behavior across locations to «enhance your onsite customer experience.»

This is interesting as more and more private equity firms have increased their scrutiny of public & private companies they invest in or might invest in to decrease their exposure to areas that could bring controversy.

In the Global Allocation Fund, we have increased exposure to quality companies with stable cash flows in more defensive sectors, particularly within healthcare and consumer staples, where demand tends to be more inelastic and may be able to withstand increased market volatility.

The companies in December said they would buy minority stakes in each other, helping increase exposure to each other's core markets.

Additionally, exposure to companies that have the potential to sustainably increase dividends over time may be an opportunity to target steady growth — as well as income that can help provide some buffer from volatility.

The World Precious Minerals Fund complements our Gold and Precious Metals Fund by giving investors increased exposure to junior and intermediate mining companies for added growth potential.

The World Precious Minerals Fund (UNWPX) complements our Gold and Precious Metals Fund by giving investors increased exposure to junior and intermediate mining companies for added growth potential.

«Some investors might question Exelon's desire to increase the company's regulated exposure at a time when power markets appear to be recovering,» Wells Fargo analyst Neil Kalton told Reuters.

However, shareholders will need to decide if this increased disclosure is sufficient to allow them to assess the company's exposure to sustainability and human rights related risks.

According to the NAB quarterly business survey, mining companies increased their hedging of exposures from less than 10 per cent a year ago to just under 30 per cent in June (Table 7).

Because of the company's high exposure to the more volatile permanent placement market, its earnings are especially sensitive to increased hiring trends.

2) The more terms a company buys, the more vulnerable they are to fraud because the sheer volume of exposure has increased.

In line with its strategy of increasing its exposure to emerging beer markets, Molson Coors Brewing Company has completed its $ 40m acquisition of 51 % controlling interest in a joint venture with the Hebei Si» hai Beer Company, a regional Chinese brewer.

I intend to work diligently, along with our whole team, to achieve strong financial performance and greater exposure to the investment community in order to increase the value of our Company for the benefit of its stockholders.»

While Calcium has been planned since the end of last year, the scope has been increased by Arla's management in recent months in light of external challenges facing Arla as a result of the extent of the company's exposure to the British pound and unfavorable developments in commodity markets.

While the transformational aspirations of Calcium have been carefully planned since the end of 2017 the scope of the cost - savings has been increased by Arla's management in recent months in light of the challenges facing Arla as a result of the extent of the company's exposure to the British pound and unfavorable developments in commodity markets.

While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) did not require approval of cryotherapy because it is a non-invasive procedure, the company believes that additional studies can help business with the added confirmation and explanation of benefits, as well as increase exposure of cryotherapy to the mainstream.

Aryeh Raphael has a degree in journalism and has worked with Fortune 1000 companies helping them to increase their online brand exposure through innovative website design, content creation, advertising and marketing.

Choose an obstetrician or health care provider Interview potential doctors Contact health insurance company about coverage Start and pregnancy and birth budget Discuss financial effects of pregnancy and baby with partner Stop smoking Stop drinking Stop using street drugs Talk to your physician about any prescription medications Drink at least 8 glasses of water every day Visit the doctor at least once per month or every 4 weeks Do not dye or perm hair Stop drinking coffee and other caffeinated beverages Exercise daily Start taking prenatal vitamins Eat foods rich in folic acid Eat iron rich foods Increase daily intake of whole grains, fruits and vegetables Nap as much as possible as fatigue is common Eat fish with low levels of mercury no more than 2 days per week Do not eat undercooked meats Do not eat unpasteurized dairy producs Do not eat cold cut deli meats Allow someone else to clean out the kitty litter, if applicable Limit exposure to chemicals Try to limit stress and tension Complete all prenatal tests — HIV, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Anemia, Blood Typing, Sickle Cell Anemia, Urine Screening and Rubella.

British banks increased their exposure to foreign individuals and companies during the booming financial markets of the last few years, a practice which raised few eyebrows at the time.

The exposure from Taste NY has helped the farms and companies participating in the program to «reach more customers, increase online sales, and, in many cases, expand the processing capacity of their business.»

With the recent US launch of the company and the site's plans to begin renting ebooks as soon as the end of this summer, Amy Riach was on hand at BookExpo to increase the company's exposure, focus the brand, and work on growing the already impressive list of agency contacts that has already led to over 400,000 ebooks on the Bilbary site to date.

This serves two purposes: 1) it gives your videos some credibility and 2) it may even persuade that other individual or company to promote your video to THEIR marketing lists, increasing your video exposure tremendously.

While they continue to bring in the profit from their exposure to treatments in oncology and immunology, they also commit themselves to maintaining a strong pipeline of drugs (16 compounds in Phase III trials) that will allow the company to increase its profit (and thus its dividend) for many years to come.

With Canadian Utilities (bought in October), ATCO and Emera I'll have some decent exposure to utilities and they all have a history of increasing their dividends in the long run, which falls in line with my strategy of investing in companies over a range of industries that pay steady dividends.

These can include an increased exposure to value, quality or high - dividend stocks, for example, or perhaps a greater emphasis on smaller companies, momentum or low - volatility stocks.

Instead, increase your exposure to U.S. - based companies.

A strategy favoring high B / P companies may favor less profitable companies, increasing investor exposure to «value traps» — those companies that look cheap on their way to zero!

I wouldn't feel particularly good about making any big bets on any tech companies, but I think placing a few small, well - placed bets with some of the cash cows should allow me to gain exposure, increase my growing dividend income, and limit my risk.

These types of firms have traditionally become ADRs for two reasons: first, to enhance their image as a world - class stock while increasing company exposure and, second, to satisfy the need for raising equity capital in markets outside of the firm's home country.

When an equity portfolio manager adds another position to his 150 - stock portfolio in order to increase his beta exposure, he's usually not analyzing the fundamentals of the company to detect whether the stock is priced inefficiently.

Over the month, the weakness in many industrial companies led us to increase our exposure as valuations became more attractive.

• Growth Opportunity: Gain exposure to one of the fastest - growing segments of the global economy • Diversification: Little overlap in holdings with major broad stock indices and significant exposure to non-North American stocks • Innovative Index Design: Stocks selected using a rigorous research process overseen by an advisory panel with extensive expertise • Currency hedged: All U.S. dollar exposure is currency hedged, making it a more currency efficient strategy for Canadian investors • Takeover Premiums: Companies about to experience corporate takeovers typically see their stock value increase.

Fortunately, I continue to identify other companies / sub-sectors to explore & potentially increase my exposure to this asset class — investment theme may be the better description — I suspect it may ultimately evolve into a significant portfolio allocation, and a fruitful source for some interesting future write - ups.

An increase to guidance is not only positive for Qualcomm but other companies with exposure to its end markets.

«If Arm & Hammer or Purina were to launch a product of this nature, their massive advertising campaigns would immediately draw more awareness to the concept, and companies like Pestell would benefit from that increased exposure.»

«We encourage our portfolio companies to increase their exposure to clean energy growth markets relative to legacy fossil fuels, and applaud Enbridge's investments in this respect,» said Jeanett Bergan, head of responsible investments at Norwegian insurance giant KLP, which holds $ 100 million of Enbridge stock.

Knowing the price of risks allows the company to chart a reasonable and profitable course despite potentially increasing exposure.

The advancement of technology, the growth of Native American casinos, the increasing number Fortune 500 oil and gas companies in Oklahoma, and government regulation in the health care industry, has created more exposure to otherwise hardworking, law abiding citizens.

«Understandably, companies are spending more to manage that increased exposure.»

«There appears to be a trending increase in the magnitude of class actions, with companies facing increasingly higher risk and exposure,» said Julianna McCabe, director of Carlton Fields» Class Action Survey and chair of the firm's National Class Actions practice group.

Canadian respondents were among the most likely to report growing collaboration between companies is increasing exposure to fraud.

We won't hesitate to drop Colorado health insurance companies that fail our testing, as well as those that sought to increase coinsurance levels of exposure and try to mask it with lower health insurance premiums.

Some companies writing property lines in Georgia have increased rates dramatically in recent years, and others have tightened their underwriting standards to limit their exposure to standalone property policies.

These are the sort of things that can increase liability risk and it's important to make sure the company knows about them so that the policy can be placed with a company that is not averse to those types of exposures.

For a longer - term policy, insurance companies consider higher age exposure to increase price.

If all life insurance policies stayed in force, whether term to the end of the term (or converted), universal life or whole life, rates would have to go up to cover the increased company exposure to mortality.