Sentences with phrase «asset to businesses in»

The new route, which will operate three times a week, will be a great asset to businesses in the region and Saudi Arabia, plus it will also be incredibly beneficial to Greater Manchester's Muslim community during festivals such as Hajj.

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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.

Service businesses are best valued on revenue and profitability since there are few hard assets, while production assets of companies in manufacturing tend to be substantial drivers of valuation along with revenue and profitability.

That's because patent trolls, unlike productive companies, are just shells without real assets or business operations, meaning they're not vulnerable to counterclaims in a patent case.

You want to get to a there, a point in the future (usually three to five years out) at which time your business will have a different set of resources and abilities as well as greater profitability and increased assets.

Furthermore, a government crackdown on corruption late in 2017 that saw numerous Saudi business people, including notable royals, detained and imprisoned (infamously, in the Riyadh Ritz Carlton hotel) and assets handed over to the authorities in return for freedom could also spook investors.

The Las Vegas metro chamber has proven themselves to be a very valuable asset to anyone doing business in the area; It's also in the top three chambers in America.

It was also helped by a rise in its asset and wealth management division, a business that Wall Street giants are looking to more and more as a more constant and reliable income stream than trading.

In the wake of the Target security breach, where up to 70 million customers» credit and debit card details were targeted by fraudsters, more and more businesses are looking to strengthen their IT infrastructure and protect their customers, sensitive data and wider company assets in the procesIn the wake of the Target security breach, where up to 70 million customers» credit and debit card details were targeted by fraudsters, more and more businesses are looking to strengthen their IT infrastructure and protect their customers, sensitive data and wider company assets in the procesin the process.

Remember though, if you default on a secured loan then the assets or asset class you used as a security could be seized by the creditor in a Court procedure that could also put your company out of business, so there is some element of risk to consider with asset - based financing.

In addition to a prenup to protect your assets in case of a divorce, establish a buy / sell agreement when you first start the businesIn addition to a prenup to protect your assets in case of a divorce, establish a buy / sell agreement when you first start the businesin case of a divorce, establish a buy / sell agreement when you first start the business.

«For Bezos, wounded assets in important or growing business categories aren't challenges to be avoided.

In addition to the difficulty that many potential business owners face in accessing capital, aboriginal people have unique challenges to securing financing including legislation prohibiting the use of on - reserve assets as collateral, lack of local financial institutions to work with, and lack of access to angel investment or venture capitaIn addition to the difficulty that many potential business owners face in accessing capital, aboriginal people have unique challenges to securing financing including legislation prohibiting the use of on - reserve assets as collateral, lack of local financial institutions to work with, and lack of access to angel investment or venture capitain accessing capital, aboriginal people have unique challenges to securing financing including legislation prohibiting the use of on - reserve assets as collateral, lack of local financial institutions to work with, and lack of access to angel investment or venture capital.

On top of the risk of federal prosecution, IRS targeting and asset seizure, cannabis entrepreneurs have to cope with the hazards of conducting a business that deals mostly in cash, since a majority of traditional financial institutions — banks, credit card issuers, and payment transaction companies — won't provide services to the industry.

The company has also sought to sell non-core assets, including its intellectual property and science business, which it sold to private equity firms Onex Corp and Baring Private Equity Asia for US$ 3.55 bn in 2016.

A number of Canadian startups are focused on servicing the needs of business exclusively: Vancouver - based software developer Bit Stew Systems Inc. partnered with B.C. Hydro to build a program that constantly monitors data emitted by the two million home smart meters in the province; and New Brunswick - based RtTech Systems» platform monitors and gives «asset utilization and utilities consumption.»

Sources told Reuters earlier this month that the Justice Department had demanded significant asset sales in order to approve the deal and that it asked AT&T to sell either CNN - parent Turner or AT&T's DirecTV business.

«Climate change both threatens [Department of Defense] assets globally and appears to enhance the risk of civil conflict in conflict - prone countries,» Dr. Robert Kopp, a professor in the department of Earth and planetary sciences at Rutgers University and associate director of the Rutgers Energy Institute, told Business Insider.

Sanford J. Schlesinger, cochair of the family - owned - business practice of law firm Kaye Scholer LLP in New York City, urges owners to think about what he terms «asset segregation» to avoid potentially catastrophic personal exposure.

Senior administration officials said the individuals targeted by Thursday's sanctions will have assets frozen in the United States, will be barred from doing any business in the U.S. and will be unable to make transactions in American dollars.

In its ideal form, business owners find ways to protect their personal assets while preparing for the worst for their business.

The government is encouraging foreign investors to hold RMB - denominated assets, and dealing in the country's domestic currency allows businesses operating in or trading there to minimize transaction costs.

The company has come under pressure from outside shareholders to separate its higher - growth assets — notably its stake in Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba Group — from its struggling core search and e-mail businesses, but such a split would be complicated by the fact that it could land the company with a large tax bill.

The business and legal rules that currently surround an asset in the form of documents and contracts can be applied to the asset itself to govern its use.

Dozens of other loan programs — including the 504 Certified Development Loan Program, which is accessed by small - business owners for loans to buy large fixed assets and real estate — and many mentorship programs, including the SCORE system and Veteran's Business Development offices, would be shuttered in the case of a government sbusiness owners for loans to buy large fixed assets and real estate — and many mentorship programs, including the SCORE system and Veteran's Business Development offices, would be shuttered in the case of a government sBusiness Development offices, would be shuttered in the case of a government shutdown.

A few months earlier, the family business (son Brad is CEO) announced a deal to unload its media division — mostly broadcast assets picked up from Canwest Global Communications in 2010 — to Corus Entertainment for $ 2.65 billion in cash and shares.

On August 17, 2017, the company entered into two agreements with KHC to terminate the licenses of certain KHC - owned brands used in the company's grocery business within its Europe region and to transfer to KHC inventory and certain other assets.

They serve as an adviser to the CEO in terms of deciding if the business is too asset heavy or whether you should be renegotiating your covenants with your bank.

Making matters worse, Teva was saddled with $ 35 billion debt from its $ 40.5 billion purchase in 2016 of Allergan's generic drug business Actavis, forcing it to sell assets.

«The larger exemption provides a lot of planning opportunities for people who own businesses or other assets that they expect to go up in value,» said Michelle Canerday, head of the private client group in Chicago for law firm Nixon Peabody.

However, as a business owner, even if your personal assets are not leveraged, you are still responsible for ensuring payments are made in full and on time to avoid default through the personal guarantee of the owner (s).

These businesses, which represent approximately $ 278 million of the company's 2017 revenue, are part of the previously announced Conduent plan to divest up to $ 500 million in revenue in 2018 associated with non-core assets across the company.

We have shifted focus in many areas of our business and have had to reorganize teams and assets to meet the challenges we've placed on ourselves.

The 504 CDC Program is designed to provide growing businesses with long - range, fixed - rate financing (up to $ 1 million for qualified applicants) for major expansion expenditures in the realm of fixed - asset projects.

Principal documents that should be submitted by the entrepreneur who hopes to start a new business include: resume (and resumes of any other key people involved in the proposed enterprise); current financial statement of all personal assets and liabilities; summary of collateral; proposed operating plan; and statement detailing revenue projections.

In addition to being president of Wells Fargo Investment Institute, Cronk is chief investment officer for Wealth and Investment Management, a division of Wells Fargo & Co. that includes Wells Fargo Private Bank, Wells Fargo Advisors, Wells Fargo Institutional Retirement and Abbot Downing businesses, accounting for more than $ 1.6 trillion in assets under administratioIn addition to being president of Wells Fargo Investment Institute, Cronk is chief investment officer for Wealth and Investment Management, a division of Wells Fargo & Co. that includes Wells Fargo Private Bank, Wells Fargo Advisors, Wells Fargo Institutional Retirement and Abbot Downing businesses, accounting for more than $ 1.6 trillion in assets under administratioin assets under administration.

This is more complicated if you're giving assets that are harder to value, such as collectibles, or a stake in a small business that you own.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink is head of the world's largest asset manager, and in a letter to CEOs in January he stated that BlackRock will only do business with companies that have clearly defined long - term plans that benefit society.

To determine just what constitutes a key asset or skill within an industry, David A. Aaker in his book, Developing Business Strategies, suggests concentrating your efforts in four areas:

The Small Business Administration defines businesses eligible for SBA loans as those that: operate for profit; are engaged in, or propose to do business in, the United States or its possessions; have reasonable owner equity to invest; and use alternative financial resources (such as personal assetsBusiness Administration defines businesses eligible for SBA loans as those that: operate for profit; are engaged in, or propose to do business in, the United States or its possessions; have reasonable owner equity to invest; and use alternative financial resources (such as personal assetsbusiness in, the United States or its possessions; have reasonable owner equity to invest; and use alternative financial resources (such as personal assets) first.

As an asset finance executive in the early 2000s doing business abroad, he realized how much the customer service varied from jet to jet.

Lagardere said it was selling off radio assets in the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia and Romania, as part of a broader strategy to dispose of non-core businesses to...

Desjardins, with $ 212 billion in assets under management, owes its strong performance to solid liquidity, a reflection of its risk - averse business philosophy.

The Small Business Jobs Act enacted in September doubles the Section 179 expense limitation to $ 500,000 for fully writing off fixed assets the year they were acquired.

You may come to see the long - term benefits of investing in an asset or recognize that you have only enough capital for one investment and therefore opt to put the funds toward your business operations as opposed to buying and maintaining a building.

In the past three years Microsoft sheared the $ 9.4 billion phone business it acquired from Nokia and sold its Bing mapping - data assets to Uber.

Fixed asset base: This is the long - term base of the company's operation strategy, represented by all the equipment, machinery, vehicles, facilities, IT infrastructure and long - term contracts the firm has invested in to conduct business.

What's most impressive about Pinterest's plan is not its commitment to diverse hiring (though that's very welcome), but its acknowledgment that a homogenous work environment is a liability, not an asset, in building a sustainable business.

In contrast, it's a top three provider to 90 asset management clients, equivalent to just 30 % of the asset managers it does business with.

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.