Performance of the funds may vary significantly from the performance of an index,
as a result of transactions costs, expenses and other factors.
Performance of the ETFs may vary significantly from the performance of an index,
as a result of transactions costs, expenses and other factors.
Performance of the LibertyQ ETFs may vary significantly from the performance of an index,
as a result of transaction costs, expenses and other factors.
Not exact matches
Such statements include those regarding our expectations
as to future: financial position, liquidity, cash flows and
results of operations; business prospects;
transactions and projects; operating
costs; operations and operational
results including capital investment and expected VCI; and budgets.
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.
Adjusted Net Income is defined
as net income excluding (i) franchise agreement amortization, which is a non-cash expense arising
as a
result of acquisition accounting that may hinder the comparability
of our operating
results to our industry peers, (ii) amortization
of deferred financing
costs and debt issuance discount, a non-cash component
of interest expense, and (gains) losses on early extinguishment
of debt, which are non-cash charges that vary by the timing, terms and size
of debt financing
transactions, (iii)(income) loss from equity method investments, net
of cash distributions received from equity method investments, (iv) other operating expenses (income), net, and (v) other specifically identified
costs associated with non-recurring projects.
For example, the expected timing and likelihood
of completion
of the proposed merger, including the timing, receipt and terms and conditions
of any required governmental and regulatory approvals
of the proposed merger that could reduce anticipated benefits or cause the parties to abandon the
transaction, the ability to successfully integrate the businesses, the occurrence
of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination
of the merger agreement, the possibility that Kraft shareholders may not approve the merger agreement, the risk that the parties may not be able to satisfy the conditions to the proposed
transaction in a timely manner or at all, risks related to disruption
of management time from ongoing business operations due to the proposed
transaction, the risk that any announcements relating to the proposed
transaction could have adverse effects on the market price
of Kraft's common stock, and the risk that the proposed
transaction and its announcement could have an adverse effect on the ability
of Kraft and Heinz to retain customers and retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with their suppliers and customers and on their operating
results and businesses generally, problems may arise in successfully integrating the businesses
of the companies, which may
result in the combined company not operating
as effectively and efficiently
as expected, the combined company may be unable to achieve
cost - cutting synergies or it may take longer than expected to achieve those synergies, and other factors.
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.
Wells Fargo analyst Timothy Willi notes that media reports mentioned that Amazon (AMZN) is approaching small businesses about offering its «Amazon Pay» platform to accept payments and benefit from the lower
transactions costs that Amazon can provide
as a
result of its scale.
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.
Wal - Mart's
results included the operating impact
of Jet.com for half
of the quarter,
as well
as the
transaction costs related to the $ 3.3 billion acquisition.
It shows that, with each successive
transaction, the financial burden has
resulted in higher debt - per - student
costs as UNO has nearly no other source
of revenue other than public transfers via direct subsidies, publicly issued bonds and government contracts.
In my small unique book «The small stock trader» I also had more detailed overview
of tens
of stock trading mistakes (http://thesmallstocktrader.wordpress.com/2012/06/25/stock-day-trading-mistakessinceserrors-that-cause-90-
of-stock-traders-lose-money/): • EGO (thinking you are a walking think tank, not accepting and learning from you mistakes, etc.) • Lack
of passion and entering into stock trading with unrealistic expectations about the learning time and performance, without realizing that it often takes 4 - 5 years to learn how it works and that even +50 % annual performance in the long run is very good • Poor self - esteem / self - knowledge • Lack
of focus • Not working ward enough and treating your stock trading
as a hobby instead
of a small business • Lack
of knowledge and experience • Trying to imitate others instead
of developing your unique stock trading philosophy that suits best to your personality • Listening to others instead
of doing your own research • Lack
of recordkeeping • Overanalyzing and overcomplicating things (Zen - like simplicity is the key) • Lack
of flexibility to adapt to the always / quick - changing stock market • Lack
of patience to learn stock trading properly, wait to enter into the positions and let the winners run (inpatience
results in overtrading, which in turn
results in high
transaction costs) • Lack
of stock trading plan that defines your goals, entry / exit points, etc. • Lack
of risk management rules on stop losses, position sizing, leverage, diversification, etc. • Lack
of discipline to stick to your stock trading plan and risk management rules • Getting emotional (fear, greed, hope, revenge, regret, bragging, getting overconfident after big wins, sheep - like crowd - following behavior, etc.) • Not knowing and understanding the competition • Not knowing the catalysts that trigger stock price changes • Averaging down (adding to losers instead
of adding to winners) • Putting your stock trading capital in 1 - 2 or more than 6 - 7 stocks instead
of diversifying into about 5 stocks • Bottom / top fishing • Not understanding the specifics
of short selling • Missing this market / industry / stock connection, the big picture, and only focusing on the specific stocks • Trying to predict the market / economy instead
of just listening to it and going against the trend instead
of following it
«There are different
results depending upon the character
of the lender and borrower (non-profit or a c corporation, s corporation, partnership or LLC), the relationship between the parties (related party
transactions may lose the interest deduction), the legal components
of debt and equity
of the instrument (certain preferred stock can legally be classified
as debt in one jurisdiction and stock in another, so interest is a dividend in one country but interest in another and interest is deductible while dividends are not), the purpose
of the loan (A CERT can trigger unintended tax
costs and money borrowed to pay wages to owners is a big mistake) and much more,» says Spizzirri.
The purchase
of stock index options involves the risk that the premium and
transaction costs paid by a Fund in purchasing an option will be lost
as a
result of unanticipated movements in prices
of the securities comprising the stock index on which the option is based.
Portfolio Turnover Risk: The Fund's high portfolio turnover will increase its
transaction costs and may
result in increased realization
of net short - term capital gains (which are taxable to shareholders
as ordinary income when distributed to them), higher taxable distributions and lower after - tax performance.
The protocol will also allow smart devices to share resources and make payments, while reducing the load for the end user and enabling machine - to - machine (M2M) micropayments
as a
result of low
transaction costs.
Client Services Supervisor — Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for electronic payroll system operations for a large and economically diverse client base Recruit, train, and direct customer service, sales, technical, and administrative staff ensuring efficient operations Maintain working knowledge
of proprietary software, industry best practices, employment law, and tax law Oversee adherence to departmental budgets, project timelines, and company policies Coordinate efforts between multiple departments
resulting in timely and
cost - effective project completion Design and implement professional development programs to enhance team skill sets Utilize employee recognition programs to build morale and dedication to company mission Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity Study internal literature to become an expert on products and services Develop a rapport with customers and orient them to various products and services Encourage high customer retention by maintaining friendly, supportive contact with existing clients Interact with support staff and company resources effectively to create the best consumer experience Utilize technical proficiencies and industry knowledge to offer guidance and support to coworkers and clients Craft effective presentations and proposals, tailoring them to clients based on their specific needs and styles Maintain sales and customer service records detailing pricings, sales, activities reports, and other pertinent data Manage company financial records providing detailed, accurate account
of transactions and financial health Build and strengthen long term relationships with peers, clients, partners, and industry leaders Provide additional operational support including communications, data entry, and other tasks
as needed Consistently promoted due to excellence in management, customer service, technical support, and sales
The end
result of this is an Indigenous health sector which in many areas does not perform
as well
as it could due to the constraints placed on it by governments,
resulting in high
transaction costs, poor responsiveness to communities and challenging relationships with professional staff.
Although cap rates are not tightening
as dramatically
as they have in the past on self - storage properties, the
cost of borrowing
results in very lucrative
transactions.
This provision could have
resulted in ambiguity in the rule regarding the role
of settlement agents in the
transaction, and,
as stated by small entity representatives on the Small Business Review Panel, increases in
costs for small entities.