When it becomes necessary to make changes, the client must be informed in writing and must agree to both the physical alterations as well
as changes in the cost of the project.
More commonly, changes in inflation are referred to
as changes in The Cost of Living; the everyday items we buy get more expensive and our heating and gas bills go up, for example.
The trial - based economic evaluation results will be expressed
as the change in costs of the intervention compared with usual care, relative to the change in effects of the intervention over and above the usual care arm at 2 years.
Not exact matches
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.
Such statements are based on management's current views and assumptions that could ultimately prove inaccurate and are subject to risk factors such
as (but not limited to)
changes in raw materials prices, currency fluctuations, the pace at which
cost - reduction projects are implemented and
changes in general economic and financial conditions.
Such factors include, among others, general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; the actual results of current and future exploration activities; the actual results of reclamation activities; conclusions of economic evaluations; meeting various expected
cost estimates;
changes in project parameters and / or economic assessments
as plans continue to be refined; future prices of metals; possible variations of mineral grade or recovery rates; the risk that actual
costs may exceed estimated
costs; failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate
as anticipated; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; political instability; delays
in obtaining governmental approvals or financing or
in the completion of development or construction activities,
as well
as those factors discussed
in the section entitled «Risk Factors»
in the Company's Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2017 dated March 15, 2018.
Don't think the roads
in Perth are going to
change much
as the
cost would be enormous.
«When you
change your trading relationship and population movements with the world, it has to
change everything from the
cost and supply of labour, the
cost of good (exchange rate), the availability of market access (
in and out), government finances (fiscal policy) or
as we know very well monetary policy.
The same experts found that widespread vegetarianism could cut environmental
costs by $ 35 billion,
as meat's role
in exacerbating climate
change,
as well
as its contribution to soil erosion, water pollution, deforestation, and biodiversity loss, is well documented.
The company's executives have described the
changes as cost - saving, and employees acknowledge that they have helped reduce food spoilage
in stock rooms.
Diversified miner Independence Group has slashed its workforce by 28 positions at its Long Operation
in Kambalda,
as it implements a number of
cost - saving
changes to its mining plan
in response to the depressed nickel market.
As a group, they believe that, should conditions cause them to
change their collective mind, there will be enough liquidity
in markets to reposition their portfolios with relative ease and at a relatively low
cost.
CHICAGO, May 2 - Kraft Heinz Co's quarterly profit beat expectations
as the Tater Tots - maker benefited from tax
changes in the United States and raised prices to counter higher input
costs, sending shares up 4 percent after the bell.
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 company has responded with statements saying that it's not
as dependent on drug price increases
as critics have claimed; it has also pointed out that while attention has focused on
changes in list prices for drugs, those prices don't reflect the actual
cost for insurers, governments and other group purchasers, which typically receive discounts that aren't publicly disclosed.
«Today, the answers to those questions are different - you do not get much which does not come close to justifying the step function increase
in the
cost to upgrade, and
as the below chart show the
cost to upgrade
changed dramatically with the introduction of the iPhone X.
He added that other employment law
changes, such
as part - time pay equity
in Ontario will put additional pressure on operating
costs.
This revolution
in guest - room design is not due to
costs but competition: According to industry statistics, the hotel industry has been experiencing steady growth for 84 months
as new entrants
in this sector are introducing innovative brands and designs that are the combined result of
changing consumer trends, hospitality research and the «Airbnb effect,» Deloitte's Langford said.
Without a similar
change in commuter behaviour or the
cost of driving
in North America, it seems mass transit may be a solution too soon for Canada's congestion problem,
as well.
Many supporters of delay also argued that the President's Memorandum has rendered the ultimate fate of the Fiduciary Rule and PTEs uncertain and that proceeding with the April 10, 2017 applicability date
in the face of this uncertainty would impose unnecessary
costs and burdens on the financial services industry and result
in unnecessary confusion to investors inasmuch
as products, services, and advisory practices could
change after completion of the examination.
But there is a deeper
cost to eroding privacy than just the spurring of undesirable
changes in external entities such
as courts and communications networks.
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.
During periods of adverse
changes in general economic, industry or competitive conditions, such
as we experienced
in calendar years 2008 and 2009, some of our vendors may experience serious cash flow issues, reductions
in available credit from banks, factors or other financial institutions, or increases
in the
cost of capital.
Those
changes are aimed at shoring up its important tire and auto parts business,
as well
as smoothing crucial relations with its powerful store owners and cutting
costs, ahead of U.S. discounter Target Corp. opening its first Canadian stores
in March.
In other words,
as the lenders
cost of funds
changes, so does the interest rate you pay — going either up or down.
As the Canadian market faces $ 50 / bbl oil, stakeholders
in the project delivery chain recognize that business models and processes need to
change to be competitive, reduce
costs and protect investments.
As a result, we expect that firms would not make structural
changes in how they operate
in response to the ON RRP, to avoid the
cost of unwinding those
changes when it is discontinued.
As I wrote
in my blog over a year ago, («Oil Price Spread
Costing Canadian producers big bucks,» November 10, 2011), oil sands producers have been continually getting short -
changed for their oil by refineries
in Cushing, Oklahoma, where most of the product from the oil sands flows.
Lawmakers have been calling for Social Security to base its
cost of living adjustments on
changes in what's known
as the chained CPI.
Within program expenses, major transfers to persons were up $ 1.1 billion, primarily due to higher old age security payments, reflecting an increase
in the number of recipients and higher inflation,
as benefits are indexed to quarterly
changes in the consumer price index, major transfers to other levels of government were up $ 0.6 billion, reflecting legislative increases; while direct program expenses declined by $ 0.2 billion,
as lower «other transfer» payments more than offset increases
in departmental / agency operating
costs.
This is known
as the
cost - of - living adjustment, or COLA, and is based on
changes in the consumer price index (CPI).
The plaintiffs note that,
as DOL has estimated, «startup
cost of compliance for affected industries will be $ 5 billion,» adding that «achieving compliance» with the April 2017 and subsequent January 2018 deadlines «requires affected entities to institute
changes now
in their systems, practices and products.»
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.
Figure 1 shows that the difference between return on invested capital (ROIC) and weighted average
cost of capital (WACC), also known
as the economic earnings margin, explains 67 % of the
changes in valuations between stocks
in the S&P 500 [1].
The major banks tended to scale back their regional presence,
in response to the
cost pressures on them after the events of the early 1990s, and the
changing economics of branch banking which became apparent
as financial liberalisation proceeded.
CHICAGO, May 2 Kraft Heinz Co's quarterly profit beat expectations
as the Tater Tots - maker benefited from tax
changes in the United States and raised prices to counter higher input
costs, sending shares up 4 percent after the bell.
While it's true the airline industry is financially healthier than it has been
in years — thanks to
cost - cutting and its new pay -
as - you - go approach (United Airlines is even offering passengers who don't qualify for elite status the opportunity to pay $ 500 a year for seat upgrades and another $ 350 a year to avoid baggage fees)-- the
changes have made flying a truly trying experience that is only likely to get worse.
A two - day Federal Reserve policy meeting ended Wednesday with no
change in rates,
as expected, while the U.S. central bank said inflation had «moved close» to its target, leaving it on track to raise borrowing
costs in June.
The Fed policy meeting ended with no
change,
as expected, while the central bank expressed confidence a recent rise
in inflation to near target would be sustained, leaving it on track to raise borrowing
costs in June.
Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward - looking statements, including, without limitation: BlackBerry's ability to enhance its current products and services, or develop new products and services
in a timely manner or at competitive prices, including risks related to new product introductions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to mitigate the impact of the anticipated decline
in BlackBerry's infrastructure access fees on its consolidated revenue by developing an integrated services and software offering; intense competition, rapid
change and significant strategic alliances within BlackBerry's industry; BlackBerry's reliance on carrier partners and distributors; risks associated with BlackBerry's foreign operations, including risks related to recent political and economic developments
in Venezuela and the impact of foreign currency restrictions; risks relating to network disruptions and other business interruptions, including
costs, potential liabilities, lost revenues and reputational damage associated with service interruptions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to implement and to realize the anticipated benefits of its CORE program; BlackBerry's ability to maintain or increase its cash balance; security risks; BlackBerry's ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks related to intellectual property rights; BlackBerry's ability to expand and manage BlackBerry ® World ™; risks related to the collection, storage, transmission, use and disclosure of confidential and personal information; BlackBerry's ability to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance on suppliers of functional components for its products and risks relating to its supply chain; BlackBerry's ability to obtain rights to use software or components supplied by third parties; BlackBerry's ability to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related to government regulations, including regulations relating to encryption technology; BlackBerry's ability to continue to adapt to recent board and management
changes and headcount reductions; reliance on strategic alliances with third - party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; BlackBerry's reliance on third - party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities
in BlackBerry's products; risks related to litigation, including litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's practice of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating to the impairment of intangible assets recorded on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks
as a result of actions of activist shareholders; government regulation of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related to economic and geopolitical conditions; risks associated with acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and difficulties
in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological
changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry.
Cooling US core inflation this year was driven by major one - off drops — especially the sharp fall
in wireless
costs due to
changes in major pricing plans —
as well
as some moderation
in a few key categories such
as housing.
This is a technology that offers a benefit to both consumers and merchants
in terms of the time taken to process a payment, and
as a result it has been embraced — but many merchants might also notice that their payments
costs have risen because of the resulting
change in their payments mix.
You might hear this
change referred to
in the media
as the «
cost - of - living adjustment,» or «COLA.»
Reasons that could qualify you for this include financial trouble, high medical
costs, a recent
change in where you work, and anything else your servicer identifies
as a viable reason.
Overall,
as the statements after the past five Board meetings have made clear, the sequence of
changes to the cash rate, other adjustments by lenders
in response to the rise
in term funding
costs since mid 2007 and tighter credit standards have combined to produce financial conditions that are tight.
Petroliam Nasional Bhd., Malaysia's state oil company, announced management
changes and plans to cut workers
as it seeks to trim operating
costs to cope with the worst price slump
in a generation.
He pointed to the biotechnology investment incentive tax credit — which analysts say
costs more than $ 300,000 per job and has historically gone to investors
in well capitalized, mid-stage companies not the start - ups it's supposed to help —
as a program
in need of
change.
To offset the remaining
costs, the illustrative plan would also add two more
changes —
changing the corporate rate to 22 percent,
as suggested by President Trump, and eliminating the state and local tax deduction (both corporate and individual)
in its entirety.
Petroliam Nasional Bhd., Malaysia's state oil company, announced management
changes and plans to cut workers
as it seeks to trim operating
costs to cope with the worst price slump
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Ambitious
cost cutting is also seen
as necessary to make the deal pay, and the uncertainties facing an enlarged group would spell a big
change in the investment case for holding Takeda.