According to the authors, executive function is
the ability for planning or decision making, error correction or trouble shooting, and abstract thinking.
Not exact matches
His market, the New York tri-state area, already has in place many of the provisions included in the health - care overhaul, including a provision that dependent under the age of 30 need be eligible
for family coverage, and he's seen rates continue to rise over recent years, making him skeptical of the
plan's
ability to hold costs down
for small businesses.
While Aidan Garrib, global macro strategist
for Pavilion Global Markets in Montreal, likewise doubts the Trump administration's
ability to effect his
plans in the time frame that investors» widely expect, one area he thinks will get some traction is financial industry deregulation.
The basic
plans provide a level of functionality similar to those found on other social media management platforms, while the more advanced
plans give you additional functionality
for doing tricksy things like the
ability to queue items to recycle them and to email your updates instead of having to open your social media software.
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.
If you don't have an ongoing strategy and a specific
plan to exploit the opening you create by being ahead of the pack, as well as the
ability to keep moving forward and raising the bar, all you've done is set the table
for someone else to eat your lunch.
All this means
for you, according to Chase Hughes of Pro Business
Plans, is that investors want to make sure you have the tenacity and
ability to succeed, no matter what hurdles arise throughout the journey.
Relationships with mentees have allowed me to refine my
ability to develop my «
plan of attack»
for my direct reports and my business areas at a faster and more efficient clip.
It can be a window «into not only memory but also executive function, such as the
ability to
plan a sentence, which you need
for the generation of complex sentences» with multiple dependent clauses.
Dieting with renaissance periodization (RP) taught me how to choose the smartest foods to cope with diet hunger, which makes such a difference
for success and
ability to stick to the
plan.
Factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward - looking statements include such factors as the Company's
ability to accomplish its business initiatives, obtain regulatory approval and protect its intellectual property; significant fluctuations in marketing expenses and
ability to achieve or grow revenue, or recognize net income, from the sale of its products and services, as well as the introduction of competing products, or management's
ability to attract and maintain qualified personnel necessary
for the development and commercialization of its
planned products, and other information that may be detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
When combined with the Company's existing 10,000 barrel per day agreement
for in - field gathering with Oryx Midstream Services and
planned investment of approximately $ 20 million in its own oil gathering system in 2018, PDC believes this agreement ensures its
ability to successfully produce and deliver volumes in accordance with its current development
plan.
It also gives the
ability to get more deductions — three
plans for three kids allows three times the deduction.»
Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities
for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our
ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension
plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the
ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the
ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.
The city's 2012 draft
plan to revitalize the local economy, «A Plan for Economic Growth and Jobs,» concluded that the city's future rests on its ability to compete with other regions around the gl
plan to revitalize the local economy, «A
Plan for Economic Growth and Jobs,» concluded that the city's future rests on its ability to compete with other regions around the gl
Plan for Economic Growth and Jobs,» concluded that the city's future rests on its
ability to compete with other regions around the globe.
Other measures include: • remove rule limiting Child Tax Credit (CTC) to one claimant per household (to allow two or more families sharing a house to claim the CTC); • repeal $ 10,000 cap on medical expense tax credit claims made on medical costs incurred
for an eligible dependent; • easier access to funds in Registered Disability Savings
Plans for beneficiaries with shortened life spans; • improved Employment Insurance benefits to parents of gravely ill, murdered, or missing children; and • enhanced
ability to make transfers between individual RESPs, and better access to RESP funds
for post-secondary students studying outside Canada.
The best perk of 529
plans is the
ability to pay
for a host of college - related expenses, including tuition, room and board, books, computer equipment, and even Internet access, all tax - free.
The lawsuit, filed with the U.S. District Court
for the Southern District of New York, argued the platform «knowingly provided material support and resources to Hamas... facilitat (ing) this terrorist group's
ability to communicate, recruit members,
plan and carry out attacks, and strike fear in its enemies.»
«It seems new national security advisor John Bolton could be starting his first day in the White House in the worst way possible: by having to
plan a military strike on Assad's
ability to deliver chemical weapons attacks in Syria,» Harry Kazianis, director of defense studies at the Center
for the National Interest, told CNBC.
«The
ability to
plan for business decisions has been impacted already by the uncertainty, especially over what the tax rates will be in 2013.»
It helps that they're adaptable and think on their feet, says Falack, but the real thing that sets pro travelers apart is their
ability to
plan for the worst.
Without a complete understanding of all components of their business, executives lose the
ability to identify critical weaknesses and
plan for predictable growth.
Why you want one: The best perk of 529
plans is the
ability to to pay
for a host of college - related expenses, including tuition, room and board, books, computer equipment, and even Internet access, all tax - free (the
plan student has to be enrolled in school to qualify
for the computer and Internet perks, though).
Darna chose an open floor
plan for CompleteSet to give his team the
ability to share and respond quickly.
He is compiling an application
for the visa
for «individuals with extraordinary
ability or achievement» and
plans to submit it in March.
According to the Tax Policy Center, Trump's
plan includes the
ability for pass - through entities to elect a maximum rate
for «business income» of 15 percent.
The uncertainty caused by future regulation negatively affects a small business's
ability to
plan for future growth.
The inadequate level of «risk adjustment» in the forecast seriously undermines the «credibility» of the latest fiscal update as a basis
for budget
planning and the
ability to claim a budgetary surplus over the medium term.
OneMain will evaluate your credit history, your application information,
planned use of funds and your
ability to repay when approving you
for a loan offer.
If fund providers could combine lower costs and diversification with the
ability to set a maturity date bond investors could better
plan for the future and lower their risks.
«The flawed fiduciary rule will make it harder
for low - and middle - income workers to save
for the future, limit the
ability of individuals to receive basic financial advice, and jeopardize the creation of small business retirement
plans.»
Forward - looking statements may include, among others, statements concerning our projected adjusted income (loss) from operations outlook
for 2018, on both a consolidated and segment basis; projected total revenue growth and global medical customer growth, each over year end 2017; projected growth beyond 2018; projected medical care and operating expense ratios and medical cost trends; our projected consolidated adjusted tax rate; future financial or operating performance, including our
ability to deliver personalized and innovative solutions
for our customers and clients; future growth, business strategy, strategic or operational initiatives; economic, regulatory or competitive environments, particularly with respect to the pace and extent of change in these areas; financing or capital deployment
plans and amounts available
for future deployment; our prospects
for growth in the coming years; the proposed merger (the «Merger») with Express Scripts Holding Company («Express Scripts») and other statements regarding Cigna's future beliefs, expectations,
plans, intentions, financial condition or performance.
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.
The goal was to give advisors instant analysis of all their
plans with Fidelity, with the
ability to drill down
for details.
The Federal Reserve released its Faster Payments Task Force's action
plan for bringing faster payments to the US, highlighting Ripple's
ability to underpin the next generation of cross-border payments.
The could affect the retail prices
for consumers and improve the
ability of struggling startups like Wind Mobile to offer nationwide voice and data
plans.
Prosper will evaluate your credit history, your application information,
planned use of funds and your
ability to repay when approving you
for a loan offer.
The difference between the two traders is that only one of them may have the mental
abilities to manage risk,
plan for losses, manage trades and execute capital management correctly and consistently (meaning with discipline over time).
The most significant benefit of consolidating is the
ability to streamline repayment; instead of paying
for multiple loans each month, borrowers have a single monthly fixed payment, based on the repayment
plan selected.
The business has a
plan for the LOC to cover specific expenses at specific times and can demonstrate its
ability to make the periodic payments
Has strong networks
for business development and the
ability to fill in the gaps in your business
plan (
for example, helping to build management team, board and advisors in early - stage ventures)
Their
ability to adhere to a game
plan and execute equals a victory
for a proven franchise system.
Caveat # 1:
For 529 savings
plans, you have the
ability to invest funds within a number of investment options, such as an age - based fund.
In Canada, though, this much is already clear: Confronted with a challenge that hardly figured in their
plan for getting elected, Trudeau and his strategists have displayed an
ability to react — marshalling resources, assembling a coalition, even creating a cabinet heavyweight — that can not be denied.
For 529 savings
plans, you have the
ability to invest funds within a number of investment options, such as an age - based fund.
It proposes a 20 - point
plan for Canadian governments to enhance the
ability to cope with a pandemic.
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.
On either
plan, you get free texting, 20 cents - per - minute calling, and the
ability to use your phone in Canada or Mexico as if they were the 51st and 52nd states, with no roaming charges even
for LTE.
The company is
planning to introduce profit leverages
for FIN holders according to their performance and
ability to stay competitive in the crypto market.
That reflects a compromise, as an earlier version of the Republican tax
plan would have would have eliminated the
ability for people to deduct their state and local tax payments from their federal tax payments.