Sentences with phrase «key investors included»

Key investors included DRW Venture Capital, iTech Capital and Georgian Co-Investment Fund.

Not exact matches

Earlier this week John Doerr, the illustrious investor and chairman of the venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins, proselytized his bible for business management — a system he calls «objectives and key results,» or OKRs — in a video conference call with several Fortune staffers (myself included).

In February, Reuters reported that Chobani rejected an offer from investors including PepsiCo to buy a majority stake in the company, because «independence remained a key asset to the company and the brand.»

A strong product demo doesn't need to include every potential feature but should take the investor through the key use cases showcasing why you built the product the way you built it.

Adapting services to include new digital platforms is a key focus for the major players in Perth's communications sector led by Cannings Purple, which has maintained its top spot on the Business News ranking of the state's largest public and investor relations firms.

By figuring out who your key audiences are in advance (typically they include employees, investors / board members, customers, opinion leaders in your community, elected officials, the press, etc.) you can make sure you have the vehicles in place to communicate.

Where: New York, NY Why: TechCrunch Disrupt bills itself as the leading authority for debuting revolutionary startups for the tech industry's key innovators, and with good reason: By gathering together major players in the innovation space, including entrepreneurs, investors, hackers and tech fans, TechCrunch Disrupt's Startup Competition and Startup Alley are must - do launching platforms for startups seeking maximum publicity and industry exposure without hefty PR agency fees.

Startups need to be monitoring and able to speak to key financial figures, including burn rate and customer acquisition cost, as well as any other compelling data sought by prospective investors.

To keep a step ahead of emerging scams, the Call Center also collaborates with a number of key leaders and community partners including the Attorney General's Office, the Federal Trade Commission, the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions, the FINRA Investor Education Foundation, the Washington State Crime Prevention Association, the Better Business Bureau, and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.

NBCUniversal is home to 3 award - winning television news channels and is a key investor in many digital news outlets, including NowThis News, Buzzfeed, Vox Media, and others.

Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the impact of modifications to our operations and processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits of such transactions, including with respect to the Merger; the substantial level of government regulation over our business and the potential effects of new laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations; the outcome of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security of our information technology and other business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits of the Merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration of the businesses of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects on the businesses as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.cigna.com as well as on Express Scripts» most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.express-scripts.com.

This annual report includes information similar to a company's initial Reg CF filing and key information that a company will want to share with its investors to foster a dynamic and healthy relationship.

Senior members of the Glass Lewis research team discuss key developments for the 2018 proxy season, including EU directives, company engagement, investor stewardship, board diversity and skills, executive remuneration and non-financial reporting.

Given the absence of a public trading market of our common stock, and in accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Accounting and Valuation Guide, Valuation of Privately - Held Company Equity Securities Issued as Compensation, our board of directors exercised reasonable judgment and considered numerous and subjective factors to determine the best estimate of fair value of our common stock, including independent third - party valuations of our common stock; the prices at which we sold shares of our convertible preferred stock to outside investors in arms - length transactions; the rights, preferences, and privileges of our convertible preferred stock relative to those of our common stock; our operating results, financial position, and capital resources; current business conditions and projections; the lack of marketability of our common stock; the hiring of key personnel and the experience of our management; the introduction of new products; our stage of development and material risks related to our business; the fact that the option grants involve illiquid securities in a private company; the likelihood of achieving a liquidity event, such as an initial public offering or a sale of our company given the prevailing market conditions and the nature and history of our business; industry trends and competitive environment; trends in consumer spending, including consumer confidence; and overall economic indicators, including gross domestic product, employment, inflation and interest rates, and the general economic outlook.

Investment overview (including determination of key terms, uses of funds, and current and previous investors)

Investors will also be watching some key late - stage pipeline hopefuls from Lilly, including baricitinib, a JAK1 / 2 inhibiting pill to treat rheumatoid arthritis.

FINRA provides essential background on these and 31 other key topics, including the relevant rules, notices, guidance, news releases, and investor education content for each.

Those powerhouse investors include Benchmark, First Round Capital, Lowercase Capital, Menlo Ventures and Google Ventures, as well as key Uber players, most especially founders Garrett Camp and Kalanick.

(Jan. 2010) This course reviews key concepts of private preferred stock equity investment deals including pricing & deal economics; investor control & governance; and terms for monitoring & preserving the investment, maintaining & increasing ownership, and liquidation preferences.

This course also reviews key concepts of private preferred stock equity investment deals including pricing & deal economics; investor control & governance; and terms for monitoring & preserving the investment, maintaining & increasing ownership, and liquidation preferences.

Key data — including industry metrics and multiples — is readily available from investor services like Reuters and Bloomberg.

When more money is printed, gold has traditionally been a beneficiary, for two key reasons: 1) If the money - printing is accompanied by economic growth, greater access to capital might boost demand for luxury items, including gold (the Love Trade); and 2) If the money - printing isn't accompanied by economic growth, inflationary pressures might prompt investors to increase their exposure to real assets, such as gold (the Fear Trade).

Today, COCO5, the Chicago - based all - natural sports hydration company, reported a capital raise of $ 1.5 million, with key contributors including longtime investors Jim Reynolds and Spiral Sun Ventures, National Basketball Association players Marcus Morris and Markieff Morris and National Hockey League player Andrew Shaw.

The conference will include keynote speeches, panel discussions and breakout sessions on key aspects including: managing increased information requests under Solvency II, the importance of insurers» roles as long - term investors and providers of retirement products, and the UK's role as a force in global insurance markets.

Major ed tech investors and accelerators, including 1776 and GSV Labs, count Allen as one of their key mentors.

ORIGINAL COLLECTORS CAR 2002 Audi RS4 Quattro Avant, Misano Red, 12 months mot with no advisories, 12 months AA warranty, free mot's for life, stunning condition throughout, 125k with an impressive documented service history, full spec model including, satellite navigation, full black heated Nappa Recaro leather interior, 6 speed manual, 2.7 V6 Bi-Turbo with 380bhp, 0 - 60 in 4.9 seconds and a limited top speed of 155mph, alloy wheels, air bags, 6 disc cd changer, armrest, electric sunroof, electric windows, electric mirrors, remote central locking with 2 keys, isofix seats, carbon fibre inserts, all servicing receipts included, owned and maintained by a Bosch technician for years so when this car has even hinted that it needs something its been done, maintained regardless of cost, the car has had all the usual requirements done (exhaust cams, 2 x chain tensioners, 2 x chains, air flow sensor, spider hose, 2 x exhaust sensors, rear diff, cambelt x 2, water pump x 2, thermostat), phenomenal performance from a car that in it's day would beat Porsches and Ferraris, totally original unmolested standard car, never modified or abused, this is an extremely rare Misano Red 2002 model (1 of 12 cars) so please when pricing these up do not compare it to the common 2000/2001 models, set to rapidly increase in value over the next 5 years this is an incredible opportunity to acquire a rare 2002 RS4 cult classic in fantastic condition, it has just had a 450 valet with receipt to prove, stunning car, from what we have currently seen this is one of the best out there and the only 2002 model currently for sale in the world, any questions please do not hesitate to ask, serious investors only, first to see will buy, part exchange welcome, debit and credit cards accepted, finance arranged, nationwide delivery available, 22,995

In an earnings call to investors only a matter of days ago, the company outlined several key proposals for the coming year, which included Barnes and Noble table - side service restaurants and a plan to cut losses of the Nook division down to $ 30M to $ 40M in the coming year.

Our website also includes our Dividend Reinvestment Plan Description, Property Portfolio, and other key information that should be of interest to our shareholders and potential investors.

Some of the key draws for this event include speaker Bob Gorman, Chief Portfolio Strategist for TD Waterhouse and Investools (the investor education company owned by TD Ameritrade).

The key difference, however, is that the endowments include a number of asset classes that are not available to retail investors, including private equity, hedge funds, and direct ownership of timber resources and commercial real estate.

This dynamic system measures a dozen key attributes including school district quality, home values, employment rates, income levels and other vital investment criteria, empowering rental home investors to quickly and confidently make an informed purchase decision.

The Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund will be the first broad - based market - cap - weighted index fund to include both all - cap exposure and China A - shares.2 The changes will move the fund closer to market - cap weightings and provide investors with more complete and diversified exposure to a key emerging economy and the second - largest stock market in the world by market cap.3

Well, there are other key attributes of value investors, including the right behaviour, independence of thought and action, and asking the right questions.

Key portfolio characteristics include a «through retirement» glide path designed to account for an investor's full life expectancy, a managed volatility approach, as well as portfolios combining active strategies plus factor - based and market - cap - weighted exchange - traded funds (ETFs).

An investor's risk tolerance is also key to choosing an asset allocation, and therefore Malkiel includes a questionnaire meant to ascertain an investor's risk profile.

The key to developing an approach to buy - and - hold that stands a good chance of working in the real world is to focus on giving investors a realistic picture of how stocks work in a long run that includes both bull and bear markets.

Fund Facts highlight key information about our investment products for investors, including performance, risk and the costs of buying and owning a fund.

That mission continues in 2014 as Nintendo offers a series of new channels to communicate news directly to its key audiences, including fans, media, analysts, investors and business partners.

Pressure came from environmental activists, indigenous leaders and key institutional investors, including APG Asset Management and Dutch asset management firm Robeco, who all questioned the high risk, high cost of Arctic drilling.

This includes the collection, reporting to regulators and public availability of key information about utility financial and technical performance that can provide a basis for investors and developers to assess investment opportunities.

The Sustainable Innovation Forum, will convene many of the key investors in Climate Finance from organisations including: International Finance Corporation, European Investment Bank, Global Environment Facility and Amundi, to discuss adopting and mainstreaming innovative green finance products and embedding climate considerations across the entire financial system.

The list of investors includes Vinod Khosla, founder of Sun Microsystems, who has heavily endorsed cellulosic ethanol as key to the future of transport fuels in the United States (and has kicked up quite a lot of controversy in the blogosphere in the process [that's three seperate links]-RRB-.

Those attending include Qing Yu, the managing director of the metals and mining department at the China - Africa Development Fund, a key investor across Africa, and asset managers from Colonial First State Global Asset Management and JP Morgan Global Natural Resources Fund.

As AMG is a Dutch holding company established and registered in the Netherlands and listed at Euronext Amsterdam, corporate governance is a key area of responsibility, including dealing with a diverse highly reputable Management Board and Supervisory Board, investor organizations and (activist) shareholders and a continuing stream of new regulations on insider laws, governance and listing matters to name a few.

Weir, who has spent five years at Jones Day, will primarily focus on White & Case's private equity clients, while also helping to build other key investor areas including alternative capital providers, family offices and real estate.

Relationships with customers and supply chain; Property reorganisations / lease renegotiations; Negotiations with lenders, including covenant reset, standstill and refinance; Relationships with employees, management, shareholders, investors, creditors, contract counterparties and other key stakeholders such as regulators and HMRC; Redundancy process; Contract review and enforcement; Debt recovery

Commenting on IRDA's move, Metlife India Insurance company Managing Director Rajesh Relan said,» It is essential that investors are fully aware of the key components of the product pricing, which includes mortality charges and the commission.»

Key responsibilities will include: Networking and building relationships with clients and candidates Developing key business relationships with new clients, generating client meetings and new job opportunities Candidate attraction, using for example - job boards and social media Lead generation and conversion Managing opportunities, placing candidates and fee negotiation Interviewing candidates and matching candidates to vacancies Using negotiation and objection handling skills to maximise revenue Providing professional and consultative advice to clients and candidates Skills Required Resilience, strong listening and application skills with the ability to learn quickly Career minded, hard working and driven Confident with the ability to build rapport Ability to nurture relationships Benefits Fast moving and performance - orientated business with excellent rewards Very competitive salary and benefits package Fantastic opportunities for career progression to Senior Consultant, Principle Consultant or Managing Consultant Industry - leading training Sunday Times Best 100 companies to work for «Investors in People (IIP)- Platinum» company Guidance and support from a Manager with over 20 years experience A great place to work Search is one of the UK's largest recruitment companies with 13 locations nationwide covering over 20 industry sectoKey responsibilities will include: Networking and building relationships with clients and candidates Developing key business relationships with new clients, generating client meetings and new job opportunities Candidate attraction, using for example - job boards and social media Lead generation and conversion Managing opportunities, placing candidates and fee negotiation Interviewing candidates and matching candidates to vacancies Using negotiation and objection handling skills to maximise revenue Providing professional and consultative advice to clients and candidates Skills Required Resilience, strong listening and application skills with the ability to learn quickly Career minded, hard working and driven Confident with the ability to build rapport Ability to nurture relationships Benefits Fast moving and performance - orientated business with excellent rewards Very competitive salary and benefits package Fantastic opportunities for career progression to Senior Consultant, Principle Consultant or Managing Consultant Industry - leading training Sunday Times Best 100 companies to work for «Investors in People (IIP)- Platinum» company Guidance and support from a Manager with over 20 years experience A great place to work Search is one of the UK's largest recruitment companies with 13 locations nationwide covering over 20 industry sectokey business relationships with new clients, generating client meetings and new job opportunities Candidate attraction, using for example - job boards and social media Lead generation and conversion Managing opportunities, placing candidates and fee negotiation Interviewing candidates and matching candidates to vacancies Using negotiation and objection handling skills to maximise revenue Providing professional and consultative advice to clients and candidates Skills Required Resilience, strong listening and application skills with the ability to learn quickly Career minded, hard working and driven Confident with the ability to build rapport Ability to nurture relationships Benefits Fast moving and performance - orientated business with excellent rewards Very competitive salary and benefits package Fantastic opportunities for career progression to Senior Consultant, Principle Consultant or Managing Consultant Industry - leading training Sunday Times Best 100 companies to work for «Investors in People (IIP)- Platinum» company Guidance and support from a Manager with over 20 years experience A great place to work Search is one of the UK's largest recruitment companies with 13 locations nationwide covering over 20 industry sectors.

«The strong support of the Packard Foundation and our current investor group will allow us to continue to make key investments in further closing the achievement gap, including the transformation of our Shine Insight data system into an enterprise system capable of revolutionizing the way that Head Start services reach hundreds of thousands of low - income children and families.»

Yet, as the industry has become mainstream, it has also become more competitive, with more supply in key markets as new operators — including myself — and investors have entered the space.