Sentences with phrase «acquire smaller industry»

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Still, according to Loretta Mester, director of research at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, the use of credit scores in lending decisions is rising — and is likely to continue to rise — with industry consolidation, as large banks that need automated processes to handle their heavy loan volumes continue to acquire small banks.

When Interplex Industries showed interest in acquiring a small French competitor, some at the tool - and - die manufacturer in New York City were apprehensive.

In the last few months, a number of the industry's leading companies have been acquired by or have made acquisitions of smaller companies.

4.90 If firms with substantial market power were effectively prevented from acquiring small firms, this would affect the ability of smaller businesses to realise a reasonable price for their business when seeking to exit the industry.

«Industry giants like Google, Microsoft and Yahoo are spending tens of billions of dollars a year on acquiring smaller firms for market entrance, strategic intellectual property and talented employees, but face a real challenge identifying companies with the right products or technology in the vast startup universe,» said Gene Moo Lee, UTA assistant professor of Information Systems and Operations Management.

Some industry insiders say smaller sites struggle to make money because the cost of acquiring new customers is relatively high compared to the number of members they can attract.

They could use this money instead to expand their sales force, increase the production capacity of their factory, acquire a small company in a related industry or increase their advertising (and hopefully future sales).

Regardless, in an industry with multimillion dollar games and such, smaller games or licencing, etc. are needed to acquire funds.

Since acquiring the company a year ago, Motivate has stabilized the bike share industry, implementing new technology, innovative features and expanded service in cities large and small.

IK Investment Partners (IK) is pleased to announce that the IK Small Cap I Fund has reached an agreement with the founder to acquire Messerschmitt Systems AG («Messerschmitt Systems» or «the Company»), a leading provider of access control and customised guest room management systems for the global hotel industry.

Whether you're a large firm doing the acquiring, or a smaller one subject to being acquired, you'd be well served to understand the lessons of The Consolidation Curve, which explains how, once an industry is formed or deregulated, it moves through four stages of consolidation.

Whether you are a large or small business or just that individual who is looking for a brighter future, we are here to help you take the full advantage of the skills you will acquire and the opportunities that are available in this industry.

Fitness band industry leader Fitbit is set to acquire struggling smartwatch maker Pebble for a «small amount,» according to a report by The Information.

We're dedicated to helping you acquire more qualified client leads while increasing your online visibility, building your credibility with ideal clients to expand your business, and developing new networking relationships with colleagues, small business building experts, and diverse careers industry organizations.

The story covered the uptick in REIT M&A activity at the time and looked at whether the industry would consolidate into one where a select group of large REITs systematically acquired their smaller peers.

IRS Revenue Procedure 2002 - 22, issued in April of 2002, is a development in the real estate industry that allows a small investor to acquire an interest in a large residential or commercial property, such as an apartment building or shopping center.