Sentences with phrase «shareholder returns at»

Shareholder returns at family - controlled corporations significantly outperform those of widely held public companies, even though family - controlled boards tend to break governance rules, such as having a certain number of independent directors.

Not exact matches

«Investment at Jansen is creating a valuable asset and we will continue to pursue a development path that maximizes returns for shareholders,» said BHP Billiton CEO Andrew Mackenzie,

«We can take a longer term view, but also at the same time drive good shareholder returns and good returns for all of our stakeholders.»

At one end is the traditional entrepreneur who primarily values financial growth and shareholder return as their core mission.

Since taking over the reins in an ambassadorial succession at DuPont, Ellen Kullman has produced 263 % shareholder returns (23 % annualized).

After a four - year stint as CEO at 3M, Jim McNerney assumed the leadership of a highly scandalized Boeing and in a decade, has regained its global luster as well as delivering 228 % shareholder returns (annualized at 12 %).

While in office, he took revenues at the company from $ 1.2 billion to over $ 47 billion with a total shareholder return of 1632 %, or 15 % on an annualized basis.

Just because a company succeeded in making the Fortune 500 does not mean it rewarded its shareholders — in fact, every year, at least a handful of corporations fail miserably in the stock returns department.

At today's prices, industry forecasts of three million barrels per day by 2020 are likely to underestimate production by a bit, but the real kicker will be on the value of that production to all concerned — governments, via taxes and royalties, and shareholders will all suffer much lower returns from this development than they would have expected less than a year ago if prices stay where they are today.

Shareholders in Deutsche Bank are said to be upset that a strategic turnaround at the lender is yet to yield promised returns.

This positive cycle allows them to justify large capital investments in their facilities and provide substantial returns for their shareholders, as share prices for these global companies are at all - time highs.

Assuming the CEO mantle at Canadian Western Bank on March 7, Chris Fowler inherited a track record of 99 consecutive profitable quarters and a Buffett - like 4,147 % return for shareholders — or 17.5 % a year on average.

This is coming at a time when shareholders are demanding financial discipline and a better return on investment from shale drillers, another development that Papa believes will hold back production growth.

We always are looking at how we return excess cash to shareholders.

5:03 - Tim says the board is actively looking at the full range of options available to return to growth and create value for employees, advertisers, users and shareholders.

Based on the above example then, if the liquidation preference is 2.0 X, Seed investors are guaranteed 2.0 X times their money back assuming the startup returns at least $ 500,000 to its shareholders (i.e. 2.0 X the $ 250,000 Seed round size).

If you are a shareholder of record and you indicate that you wish to vote as recommended by our Board or if you sign, date and return a proxy card but do not give specific voting instructions, then the proxy holders will vote your shares in the manner recommended by our Board on all matters presented in this Proxy Statement, and the proxy holders may determine in their discretion regarding any other matters properly presented for a vote at our Annual Meeting.

The price to earnings ratio (P / E) tells an investor how many years it will take to return his investment were the company earnings maintained at a constant level, and were all those earnings to be paid to the shareholder.

If you have Shares held in one or more «street names,» you must complete, sign, date, and return to each bank, broker, or other nominee through which you hold Shares each voting instruction form received from that bank, broker, or other nominee (or obtain a proxy from each such nominee holder if you wish to vote in person at the 2015 Annual Shareholders» Meeting).

Peltz also proposed cutting other «excess» costs, adding debt, adopting a more shareholder - friendly policy for distributing cash from CyclicalCo / CashCo, prioritizing high returns on invested capital for initiatives at GrowthCo, and introducing more shareholder - friendly governance, including tighter alignment between executive compensation and returns to shareholders.

Apple, which reports earnings after tomorrow's closing bell at which time it is expected to detail a return of capital to shareholders, was among the bright spots, as was McDonald's, which had its biggest gain since October 2015 after reporting solid results.

At the core of his three - year plan for increasing returns to shareholders was splitting the company into three autonomous businesses and eliminating its central research function.

Shares that are properly voted by the Internet or telephone or for which proxy cards are properly executed and returned will be voted at the Annual Meeting in accordance with the directions given or, in the absence of directions, will be voted in accordance with the Board's recommendations as follows: «FOR» the election of each of the nominees to the Board named herein; «FOR» the ratification of the appointment of our independent auditors; «FOR» approval, on an advisory basis, of our executive compensation as described in this Proxy Statement; and «AGAINST» the shareholder proposal.

In 1982, using interviews and proxy statements, they examined compensation programs at 90 major U.S. companies to determine whether return to shareholders was better for corporations that had incentive plans for top executives than it was for those companies that had no such plans.

The CNGC's independent consultant attends and participates in CNGC meetings at which executive compensation matters are considered, and performs analyses for the CNGC at the CNGC's request, including benchmarking, realizable pay analyses, analyses of the correlation between performance measures and shareholder return, and assessments of the difficulty of attaining performance goals.

If you return a proxy card by mail, it must be received before the polls close at the 2015 Annual Shareholders» Meeting.

Senior executives have one overwhelming goal, at least so far as shareholders are concerned, and that goal is to create decent returns on the money invested in their companies.

So as it currently stands we feel like we are returning capital to shareholders as well as investing in businesses, doing acquisitions and at the same time we are maintaining financial strength and flexibility.

In determining the long - term incentive component of CEO compensation, the Committee shall consider, among other factors, the Company's performance and relative shareholder return, the value of similar incentive awards to chief executive officers at comparable companies, the awards given to the CEO in past years, and other factors considered relevant by the Committee.

Shares that are properly voted via the Internet, mobile device, or by telephone or for which proxy cards are properly executed and returned will be voted at the Annual Meeting in accordance with the directions given or, in the absence of directions, will be voted in accordance with the Board's recommendations as follows: «FOR» the election of each of the nominees to the Board named herein; «FOR» the ratification of the appointment of our independent auditors; «FOR» approval, on an advisory basis, of our executive compensation as described in this Proxy Statement; and «AGAINST» each of the shareholder proposals.

Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by forward - looking statements based on a number of factors, including, without limitation: (1) risks related to the consummation of the Merger, including the risks that (a) the Merger may not be consummated within the anticipated time period, or at all, (b) the parties may fail to obtain shareholder approval of the Merger Agreement, (c) the parties may fail to secure the termination or expiration of any waiting period applicable under the HSR Act, (d) other conditions to the consummation of the Merger under the Merger Agreement may not be satisfied, (e) all or part of Arby's financing may not become available, and (f) the significant limitations on remedies contained in the Merger Agreement may limit or entirely prevent BWW from specifically enforcing Arby's obligations under the Merger Agreement or recovering damages for any breach by Arby's; (2) the effects that any termination of the Merger Agreement may have on BWW or its business, including the risks that (a) BWW's stock price may decline significantly if the Merger is not completed, (b) the Merger Agreement may be terminated in circumstances requiring BWW to pay Arby's a termination fee of $ 74 million, or (c) the circumstances of the termination, including the possible imposition of a 12 - month tail period during which the termination fee could be payable upon certain subsequent transactions, may have a chilling effect on alternatives to the Merger; (3) the effects that the announcement or pendency of the Merger may have on BWW and its business, including the risks that as a result (a) BWW's business, operating results or stock price may suffer, (b) BWW's current plans and operations may be disrupted, (c) BWW's ability to retain or recruit key employees may be adversely affected, (d) BWW's business relationships (including, customers, franchisees and suppliers) may be adversely affected, or (e) BWW's management's or employees» attention may be diverted from other important matters; (4) the effect of limitations that the Merger Agreement places on BWW's ability to operate its business, return capital to shareholders or engage in alternative transactions; (5) the nature, cost and outcome of pending and future litigation and other legal proceedings, including any such proceedings related to the Merger and instituted against BWW and others; (6) the risk that the Merger and related transactions may involve unexpected costs, liabilities or delays; (7) other economic, business, competitive, legal, regulatory, and / or tax factors; and (8) other factors described under the heading «Risk Factors» in Part I, Item 1A of BWW's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended December 25, 2016, as updated or supplemented by subsequent reports that BWW has filed or files with the SEC.

Some investors argue that massive share - price increases in 2014 mean that even future successes won't produce strong returns for shareholders buying in at today's prices, but the demand among top pharmaceutical companies for promising drug candidates to add to their pipelines shows few signs of slowing anytime soon, and that could bode well for the sector in the coming year.

And with a payout ratio of 47.8 %, you're looking at what's basically a «perfect balance» between retaining earnings for company growth and returning cash to shareholders.

At the annual shareholders meeting this year, Buffett explained that he thought Berkshire Hathaway's intrinsic value grew at an average annual rate of about 10 % over the last decade, but he warned that future returns would be lower if interest rates remained near generational lowAt the annual shareholders meeting this year, Buffett explained that he thought Berkshire Hathaway's intrinsic value grew at an average annual rate of about 10 % over the last decade, but he warned that future returns would be lower if interest rates remained near generational lowat an average annual rate of about 10 % over the last decade, but he warned that future returns would be lower if interest rates remained near generational lows.

Regardless of Brenner's trumpeting of recent total shareholder returns, AMP has been, and remains, a perennial laggard, trading at an 8 per cent discount to the market multiple versus its historical 8 per cent premium.

At 44.4 %, however, less than half of the company's earnings are being returned to shareholders via a dividend, providing plenty of room for more increases going forward.

The global reflation trade is in full swing, the return of cash flow to shareholders is at a record pace and that is why, in my opinion, the U.S. equity markets are set to extend the current rally well into 2019.

London Stock Exchange — May 17, 2016 Regus plc has seen substantial growth in recent years, resulting in its positioning at the higher end of the FTSE 250 and exceptional returns to shareholders over each of the past five years.

Agree that IBM has been great at returning cash to shareholders with dividends and buybacks.

And those that are in the right place at the right time can generate massive returns for shareholders.

While some defend the buyback practice as a method of returning cash to shareholders, others, including my colleague Larry Fink, have argued that some companies today are focusing on maximizing short - term shareholder value at the expense of investing in the future.

In a business where the management team can choose to return capital to shareholders if returns available are not adequate, we think at worst the business is worth book value.

Add in that Amazon is diluting shareholders by one percent in the last twelve months, versus Macy's which is returning capital through dividends and share repurchases at a rate of twelve percent, and you get a complete picture of why Macy's looks attractive to a value investor.

Although financial activism may return immediate wealth to some shareholders through the sale of assets, payment of special dividends or share buybacks, evidence is mounting that this may be at the expense of the longer term corporate and societal interests.

But the interesting thing is that in the eyes of many investors, Apple's quarterly iPhone sales numbers seem to matter less now than they have for years — at least relative to how much cash Apple is generating and returning to shareholders through dividends and stock buybacks.

Shares that are properly voted via the Internet or by telephone or for which proxy cards are properly executed and returned will be voted at the Annual Meeting in accordance with the directions given or, in the absence of directions, will be voted in accordance with the Board's recommendations as follows: «FOR» the election of each of the nominees to the Board named herein; «FOR» the ratification of the appointment of our independent auditors; and «AGAINST» the shareholder proposals.

It's quality at any cost versus maximum returns for shareholders.

At the same time, all 3 are focused on returning cash to shareholders in the form of dividends.

The management has wisely bought back shares of the stock at severely depressed levels, and doesn't seem to get too carried away with regular buybacks, preferring to return excess cash to shareholders in the form of special dividends (much preferred to buybacks).

We've been following AVGN (see earlier posts here and here) because it's a net cash stock (i.e. it's trading at less than the value of its cash after deducting all liabilities) and it has a specialist biotechnology activist fund Biotechnology Value Fund (BVF) pushing it to liquidate and return its cash to shareholders.