Sentences with phrase «acceptable return on»

While everyone wants their business to grow, you need to be certain that your money is well - spent and that you're getting an acceptable return on your investment.

The SharePoint debate continued, focusing on whether firms are deriving an acceptable return on investment in developing SharePoint based systems.

To get it, they will need to either build renewable generation capacity themselves, sign an agreement with a third party that guarantees that third party an acceptable return on their capital or buy existing capacity.

And as I've highlighted before (here & to the CEO), even if this $ 3 billion AUM target were achieved, an acceptable return on equity doesn't appear all that likely (based on the current business model & balance sheet).

In this environment, Lion reported a revenue decline of 6 per cent to $ 631.8 million in its dairy and drinks business, saying that it «remains a long way from achieving an acceptable return on invested capital, with revenue pressure offsetting efficiency gains».

Not exact matches

Actual results, including with respect to our targets and prospects, could differ materially due to a number of factors, including the risk that we may not obtain sufficient orders to achieve our targeted revenues; price competition in key markets; the risk that we or our channel partners are not able to develop and expand customer bases and accurately anticipate demand from end customers, which can result in increased inventory and reduced orders as we experience wide fluctuations in supply and demand; the risk that our commercial Lighting Products results will continue to suffer if new issues arise regarding issues related to product quality for this business; the risk that we may experience production difficulties that preclude us from shipping sufficient quantities to meet customer orders or that result in higher production costs and lower margins; our ability to lower costs; the risk that our results will suffer if we are unable to balance fluctuations in customer demand and capacity, including bringing on additional capacity on a timely basis to meet customer demand; the risk that longer manufacturing lead times may cause customers to fulfill their orders with a competitor's products instead; the risk that the economic and political uncertainty caused by the proposed tariffs by the United States on Chinese goods, and any corresponding Chinese tariffs in response, may negatively impact demand for our products; product mix; risks associated with the ramp - up of production of our new products, and our entry into new business channels different from those in which we have historically operated; the risk that customers do not maintain their favorable perception of our brand and products, resulting in lower demand for our products; the risk that our products fail to perform or fail to meet customer requirements or expectations, resulting in significant additional costs, including costs associated with warranty returns or the potential recall of our products; ongoing uncertainty in global economic conditions, infrastructure development or customer demand that could negatively affect product demand, collectability of receivables and other related matters as consumers and businesses may defer purchases or payments, or default on payments; risks resulting from the concentration of our business among few customers, including the risk that customers may reduce or cancel orders or fail to honor purchase commitments; the risk that we are not able to enter into acceptable contractual arrangements with the significant customers of the acquired Infineon RF Power business or otherwise not fully realize anticipated benefits of the transaction; the risk that retail customers may alter promotional pricing, increase promotion of a competitor's products over our products or reduce their inventory levels, all of which could negatively affect product demand; the risk that our investments may experience periods of significant stock price volatility causing us to recognize fair value losses on our investment; the risk posed by managing an increasingly complex supply chain that has the ability to supply a sufficient quantity of raw materials, subsystems and finished products with the required specifications and quality; the risk we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if our goodwill or amortizable assets become impaired; risks relating to confidential information theft or misuse, including through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusion; our ability to complete development and commercialization of products under development, such as our pipeline of Wolfspeed products, improved LED chips, LED components, and LED lighting products risks related to our multi-year warranty periods for LED lighting products; risks associated with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or investments generally; the rapid development of new technology and competing products that may impair demand or render our products obsolete; the potential lack of customer acceptance for our products; risks associated with ongoing litigation; and other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2017, and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.

Now, if negative 10 - 12 year total returns on stocks are acceptable to Wall Street, given the level of interest rates, that's fine, but investors should understand that this is what's being argued, and that the level of interest rates doesn't change that expectation.

The high capital levels provide a buffer for the relatively low level of profitability, but going forward management must take more steps to drive return on equity and return on assets to more acceptable levels.

«Lion has invested significantly in a range of initiatives and expects to realise the benefits of past site rationalisation during Financial Year 2013, however we are still a considerable distance from making an acceptable return, and this can not be delivered by a focus on costs alone,» he added.

Picture this, we don't come out of the gate firing on all cylinders, Wenger speaks of how there wasn't enough time for the first - teamers to build chemistry, several key players aren't even playing because of Wenger's utterly ridiculous policy regarding players who played in the Confed Cup or the under21s and the boo - birds have returned in full flight... if these things were to happen, which is quite possible considering the Groundhog Day mentality of this club, how long do you think it will take for Wenger to recant his earlier statements regarding Europa... I would suggest that it's these sorts of comments from Wenger which are often his undoing... why would any manager worth his weight in salt make such a definitive statement before the season has even started... why would any manager who fashions himself an educated man make such pronouncements before even knowing what his starting 11 will be come Friday, let alone on September 1st... why would any manager who has a tenuous relationship with a great many supporters offer up such a potentially contentious talking point considering how many times his own words have come back to bite him in the ass... I think he does this because he doesn't care what you or I think, in fact he's more than slightly infuriated by the very idea of having to answer to the likes of you and me... that might have been acceptable during his formative years in charge, when the fans were rewarded with an scintillating brand of football and success felt like a forgone conclusion, but this new Wenger led team barely resembles that team of ore... whereas in times past we relished a few words from our seemingly cerebral manager, in recent times those words have been replaced by a myriad of excuses, a plethora of infuriating stories about who he could have signed but didn't and what can only be construed as outright fabrications... it's kind of funny that when we want some answers, like during the whole contract debacle of last season, we can't get an intelligent word out of him, but when we just what him to show his managerial acumen through his actions, we can't seem to get him to shut - up... I beg you to prove me wrong Arsene

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The fees are acceptable, the return on them is as great as any good investment strategy.

The investment returns listed on the annual report have been more than acceptable for a plan where my investment is protected.

That objective is to accept market risk in conditions that have generally been associated with high or at least acceptable average return / risk tradeoffs, and to avoid or hedge away market risk in conditions that have generally produced hostile tradeoffs, on average.

* This rate of return is very much dependent on an individual investors risk tolerance, but ultimately, many financial planning studies cite 4 % as an acceptable withdrawal rate over a 30 year retirement with average inflation affecting recurring income needs.

All - Star Funds typically have at least a three year track record and compare favorably against their peers based on historical return, risk, expenses, manager tenure, performance and style consistency, asset size and growth and must be 1) structured through sound investment philosophy and process, 2) implemented with acceptable level of investment risk management strategy and 3) supported by a well - balanced investment firm.

Conquering the world of corporate bonds is not child's play, but if mastered can add handsome incremental returns within the confines of quantifiable and acceptable risk... depending on how you like to play the game.

During the process of creating an investor policy statement (IPS), factors such as required rate of return, acceptable risk levels, legal and liquidity requirements, taxes, time horizon and unique circumstances are analyzed to settle on a strategic mix of assets to include in an investor's portfolio.

On the other hand, if you diversify your lending by making small loans to multiple borrowers with acceptable risk levels, you can get a really nice return on your investment, but it will definitely require research and diligencOn the other hand, if you diversify your lending by making small loans to multiple borrowers with acceptable risk levels, you can get a really nice return on your investment, but it will definitely require research and diligencon your investment, but it will definitely require research and diligence.

So not only did Graham subscribe to the idea that an index fund's market return should be viewed as acceptable for the average investor, but that in order to earn their standard fees, active managers have a duty to match or improve on the market return over relatively long (at least by today's standards) investment horizons.

All - Star Funds typically have at least a three year track record and compare favorably against their peers based on historical return, risk, expenses, manager tenure, performance and style consistency, asset size and growth and must be 1) structured through sound investment philosophy and process, 2) implemented with acceptable level of investment risk management strategy and 3) supported by a well - balanced investment firm.

Your mix of investments should be based on reasonable returns over your desired timeframe and at an acceptable level of risk.

We should all be putting our money where we are likely to receive an acceptable return in exchange for taking on an acceptable amount of risk.

Your asset allocation strategy is based on specific objectives for investment return consistent with your acceptable level of risk.

For guidance on how to divvy up your portfolio between stocks and high - quality bonds so it gives you an acceptable balance between risk and return, you can complete a risk tolerance - asset allocation questionnaire.

Investors often have a notion about what is an acceptable or desired rate of return on their capital.

However, even if I project aggressive growth & continued cost control, return on equity (RoE) will be slow to reach acceptable levels.

Producing a decent return on equity for EIIB shareholders is obviously just as much about reducing equity as it is about continued operating progress towards an acceptable level of profit.

We do understand that unforeseen events happen, but wanting to return a dog for reasons such as, allergies, house training, excessive energy, barking, chewing or normal pet behaviors are not acceptable reasons to give up on your pet.

To facilitate Mother's drying up process, it is acceptable to fast the mother for 24 hours then give 1/2 ration on day 2 before returning to full ration on day 3.

The return you'd be getting on your miles may only be 2.0 c / mile (just about acceptable based on my 1.9 c valuation) but that doesn't tell the whole story.

There are reportedly new Guitar Hero and Rock Band games on the way (the socially acceptable face of ridiculous oversized gaming devices), and the return of space combat simulators like Elite: Dangerous and Star Citizen has meant a renewal of interest in proper sticks.

We collectively need to demand that there is no acceptable response to climate change other than strong emission reductions, ensuring that atmospheric concentrations of CO2 are returned to 350ppm levels, global temperature rise is kept (at the maximum) 2 °C and, even better, 1.5 °C — to do that, as was emphasized on numerous occasions, we need a F.A.B. climate deal: Fair, Ambitious, and (perhaps most importantly) Binding.

Killing subsidies on fossil fuels should be a no - brainer - in fact killing all industry subsidies and returning the savings as reduced taxes should be more than acceptable, since subsidies imply coercive support of government - favoured industries.

My guess is that a neutral Ukraine could be made acceptable in return for Russian backing off on their support in Eastern Ukraine.

In a Wall Street Journal Heard on the Street column, Liam Denning writes «that surveying 37 large oil companies, Citigroup estimates as much as 40 percent of the current investment cycle — about $ 1.4 trillion — may have gone into or be going into projects that struggle to generate acceptable returns at oil prices below $ 75 a barrel.»

Maybe the employer took on acceptable replacements for these employees while they were away, and maybe it will have some difficulty rearranging schedules to accommodate, but it is risking significant loss if those returning employees choose to go elsewhere, besides a possible drop in morale if they choose to stay.

In the end, the employee was advised that her failure to return to work on the modified duties provided and / or her failure to provide acceptable evidence to support her request for family status accommodation, would result in the termination of her employment because of job abandonment.

On the other hand, higher prices make acceptable core real estate returns difficult to find these days.

Helmsley - Spear, Inc. v. Kupferschmid (301 A.D. 2d 442)-- no commission was due where sale of the subject property and broker's commission were contingent upon the satisfaction of the condition which went unsatisfied through no fault of the seller; broker failed to produce a buyer ready, willing and able to purchase the property on terms acceptable to the seller where the «marked - up» contract returned to seller by the buyer's lawyer constituted a counteroffer which seller did not, and was not in good faith obligated to, accept.

Initial yields on street - retail purchases are often low and need to be countered with income growth to produce acceptable rates of return, Cowen & Co. analysts led by Michael Gorman said in a Jan. 20 report.