The blockchain provides many added
benefits to a company such as better data protection, operations control, and monitoring business functions.
Not exact matches
In general, under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), individuals can't volunteer services
to for - profit, private - sector
companies unless the activity
benefits the employee,
such as in the case of an unpaid internship.
And transportation
companies,
such as airlines, are likely
to benefit this year, as low oil costs shave a significant amount off their operating expenses.
Your
company benefits because you and your employees could learn how
to adopt practices with a number of advantages (
such as decreased stress or fewer people needing
to take sick days).
Companies such as Uber, Deliveroo, and TaskRabbit view those selling their services over the platform as independent contractors who do not get
to enjoy the
benefits that proper employees have.
Fringe
benefits such as a
company car, subsidized meals and insurance can be a great way
to pay for services and decorate a more enticing employee package.
He's keen on export - oriented
companies,
such as Toyota, which should continue
to benefit from a low yen.
But let's say both
companies restrict who is eligible
to receive
such a
benefit.
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 person
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 person
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 person
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 offers strong financial
benefits, but it is the less tangible
benefits that lead
to a great experience
such as: employee recognition activities, dodge ball tournaments, employee and family 5k race, health and diet counseling, onsite child care facility, onsite fitness center with free fitness classes, etc..
In addition, Great Place
to Work scores a Culture Audit management questionnaire from each
company, which reports details
such as compensation and
benefits, hiring practices, recognition, training, and diversity programs.
Other defense
companies such as Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics — which manufactures everything from tanks
to nuclear - powered submarines — have also
benefited amid talks of augmented military spend.
One of the main reasons
companies like Kronos and Netflix decide
to implement
such flexible
benefits is
to improve workplace culture and boost employee morale.
A tap of a finger could soon suffice
to identify credit card shoppers and rail commuters, offering areas of new business for specialist
companies which have
benefited from the use of
such technology in smartphones.
The
company said salaries paid
to its workers were among the highest in the logistic sector and that it also provided some
benefits such as private medical insurance or money
to pay for training programs.
Two Bureau of Labor Satistics surveys indicate that small
companies are failing
to provide competitive
benefits, particularly in
such important financial areas as retirement savings and medical insurance.
«If the U.S. does take protectionist measures, then other countries are likely
to take justifiable retaliatory actions against U.S.
companies that have an advantage... in fields
such as finance and high - tech, leading
to a tit - for - tat trade war that
benefits no one,» it said.
In addition
to its corporate diversity, Alphabet Inc. ranked strongly for worker pay and
benefits, including a flexible paid time off policy, and a strong 401 (k) savings program, and for its supply chain impact (the
company has committed
to reasonable worker hours, and
to policies
such as no forced or child labor).
We also have fun with our
company culture, and offer things that will energize our team,
such as a «pay it forward»
benefit to help someone in their life or community.
We also conduct a culture audit
to review each
company's
benefits and people programs,
such as health insurance, training and development, compensation, paid time off, retirement plans, and philanthropic efforts.
This release contains forward - looking information about the
Company's actions
to enhance shareholder value, including their potential
benefits, that involves substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results
to differ materially from those expressed or implied by
such statements.
Examples of
such projects providing marginal
benefits are: improving financial reporting systems through better information technology, minor tweaks
to supply chain logistics, cutting back on marketing or increasing low - cost advertising (like social media), «rationalization» of head count, holding average wages as low as possible, squeezing suppliers a little bit, not repatriating earnings
to stave off taxation, refinancing rather than retiring debts, and the share buyback that is insensitive
to a
company's current stock price.
And if contract workers lose a contract or are otherwise discriminated against on the basis of age, religion, sex, disability status, or national origin, they have little recourse.15 Moreover, discretionary
company - provided
benefits —
such as paid leave and retirement contributions — are not typically available
to independent contractors.
Such forward - looking statements include, but are not limited
to, statements about the
benefits of the proposed transaction, including anticipated future financial and operating results, synergies, accretion and growth rates, T - Mobile's, Sprint's and the combined
company's plans, objectives, expectations and intentions, and the expected timing of completion of the proposed transaction.
In
companies where top management does not own stock, or owns only moderate amounts, management may employ accounting methods or make tactical decisions
to ensure that their bonuses, salaries, and other
benefits are given priority over other expenditures,
such as important research and development ventures.
(l) Except as otherwise set forth in Schedule 2.7 (l) of the Disclosure Schedule, (i) the
Company is not and will not be obligated
to pay separation, severance, termination or similar
benefits as a result of any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, nor will any
such transactions accelerate the time of payment or vesting, or increase the amount, of any
benefit or other compensation due
to any individual; and (ii) the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will not cause the
Company to record additional compensation expense on its income statements with respect
to any outstanding Stock Option or other equity - based award.
C corporations can also deduct fringe
benefits such as qualified education costs, group term life insurance up
to $ 50,000 per employee, employer - provided vehicles and public transportation passes, pre-paid legal assistance, child and dependent care, discounts on
company products and services, and qualified achievement awards.
The following
benefits are not subject
to the HP Severance Policy, either because they have been previously earned or accrued by the employee or because they are consistent with
Company Practices: (i) compensation and
benefits earned, accrued, deferred or otherwise provided for employment services rendered on or prior
to the date of termination of employment pursuant
to bonus, retirement, deferred compensation or other
benefit plans, e.g., 401 (k) plan distributions, payments pursuant
to retirement plans, distributions under deferred compensation plans or payments for accrued
benefits such as unused vacation days, and any amounts earned with respect
to such compensation and
benefits in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan; (ii) payments of prorated portions of bonuses or prorated long - term incentive payments that are consistent with
Company Practices; (iii) acceleration of the vesting of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units or long - term cash incentives that is consistent with
Company Practices; (iv) payments or
benefits required
to be provided by law; and (v)
benefits and perquisites provided in accordance with the terms of any
benefit plan, program or arrangement sponsored by HP or its affiliates that are consistent with
Company Practices.
The values of these personal
benefits are based on the incremental aggregate cost
to our
company and are not individually quantified because none of them individually exceed the greater of $ 25,000 or 10 percent of the total amount of perquisites and personal
benefits for
such NEO.
The
Company may,
to the extent permitted by applicable law, deduct from and set off against any amounts the
Company may owe
to the Participant from time
to time (including amounts payable in connection with any Incentive Award, owed as wages, fringe
benefits, or other compensation owed
to the Participant),
such amounts as may be owed by the Participant
to the
Company, although the Participant shall remain liable for any part of the Participant's payment obligation not satisfied through
such deduction and setoff.
Important factors that may affect the
Company's business and operations and that may cause actual results
to differ materially from those in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited
to, increased competition; the
Company's ability
to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the
Company's ability
to differentiate its products from other brands; the consolidation of retail customers; the
Company's ability
to predict, identify and interpret changes in consumer preferences and demand; the
Company's ability
to drive revenue growth in its key product categories, increase its market share, or add products; an impairment of the carrying value of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility in commodity, energy and other input costs; changes in the
Company's management team or other key personnel; the
Company's inability
to realize the anticipated
benefits from the
Company's cost savings initiatives; changes in relationships with significant customers and suppliers; execution of the
Company's international expansion strategy; changes in laws and regulations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated business disruptions; failure
to successfully integrate the
Company; the
Company's ability
to complete or realize the
benefits from potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic and political conditions in the nations in which the
Company operates; the volatility of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility in the market value of all or a portion of the derivatives that the
Company uses; exchange rate fluctuations; disruptions in information technology networks and systems; the
Company's inability
to protect intellectual property rights; impacts of natural events in the locations in which the
Company or its customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the
Company's indebtedness and ability
to pay
such indebtedness; the
Company's dividend payments on its Series A Preferred Stock; tax law changes or interpretations; pricing actions; and other factors.
Important factors that may affect the
Company's business and operations and that may cause actual results
to differ materially from those in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited
to, operating in a highly competitive industry; changes in the retail landscape or the loss of key retail customers; the
Company's ability
to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the impacts of the
Company's international operations; the
Company's ability
to leverage its brand value; the
Company's ability
to predict, identify and interpret changes in consumer preferences and demand; the
Company's ability
to drive revenue growth in its key product categories, increase its market share, or add products; an impairment of the carrying value of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility in commodity, energy and other input costs; changes in the
Company's management team or other key personnel; the
Company's ability
to realize the anticipated
benefits from its cost savings initiatives; changes in relationships with significant customers and suppliers; the execution of the
Company's international expansion strategy; tax law changes or interpretations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated business disruptions; the
Company's ability
to complete or realize the
benefits from potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic and political conditions in the United States and in various other nations in which we operate; the volatility of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility in the market value of all or a portion of the derivatives we use; exchange rate fluctuations; risks associated with information technology and systems, including service interruptions, misappropriation of data or breaches of security; the
Company's ability
to protect intellectual property rights; impacts of natural events in the locations in which we or the
Company's customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the
Company's indebtedness and ability
to pay
such indebtedness; the
Company's ownership structure; the impact of future sales of its common stock in the public markets; the
Company's ability
to continue
to pay a regular dividend; changes in laws and regulations; restatements of the
Company's consolidated financial statements; and other factors.
Important factors that may affect the
Company's business and operations and that may cause actual results
to differ materially from those in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited
to, increased competition; the
Company's ability
to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the
Company's ability
to differentiate its products from other brands; the consolidation of retail customers; the
Company's ability
to predict, identify and interpret changes in consumer preferences and demand; the
Company's ability
to drive revenue growth in its key product categories, increase its market share or add products; an impairment of the carrying value of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility in commodity, energy and other input costs; changes in the
Company's management team or other key personnel; the
Company's inability
to realize the anticipated
benefits from the
Company's cost savings initiatives; changes in relationships with significant customers and suppliers; execution of the
Company's international expansion strategy; changes in laws and regulations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated business disruptions; failure
to successfully integrate the business and operations of the
Company in the expected time frame; the
Company's ability
to complete or realize the
benefits from potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic and political conditions in the nations in which the
Company operates; the volatility of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility in the market value of all or a portion of the derivatives that the
Company uses; exchange rate fluctuations; risks associated with information technology and systems, including service interruptions, misappropriation of data or breaches of security; the
Company's inability
to protect intellectual property rights; impacts of natural events in the locations in which the
Company or its customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the
Company's indebtedness and ability
to pay
such indebtedness; tax law changes or interpretations; and other factors.
Specifically,
benefits subject
to the HP Severance Policy include: (a) separation payments based on a multiplier of salary plus target bonus, or cash amounts payable for the uncompleted portion of employment agreements; (b) any gross - up payments made in connection with severance, retirement or similar payments, including any gross - up payments with respect
to excess parachute payments under Section 280G of the Code; (c) the value of any service period credited
to a Section 16 officer in excess of the period of service actually provided by
such Section 16 officer for purposes of any employee
benefit plan; (d) the value of
benefits and perquisites that are inconsistent with HP Co.'s practices applicable
to one or more groups of HP Co. employees in addition
to, or other than, the Section 16 officers («
Company Practices»); and (e) the value of any accelerated vesting of any stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock or long - term cash incentives that is inconsistent with
Company Practices.
«This has allowed me
to grow my
company in
such a way that I
benefit from the increased funding I need, without putting my bottom line in jeopardy due
to situations that may be out of my control,» Furman says.
Finally, Spencer stated his fund's top holding is NXP Semiconductors NV (NASDAQ: NXPI) as the
company stands
to benefit from a growing trend of «technology content moving in
to new areas»
such as industrial and automotive.
Aasonn will use the funding
to start a service business for
companies looking
to outsource their back - office HR functions,
such as hiring, payroll, and
benefits managemement.
An overwhelming majority of ESOP
companies have other retirement and / or savings plans,
such as defined
benefit pension plans or 401 (k) plans,
to supplement their ESOP.
(i) the
Company will defer the commencement of the payment of any
such payments or
benefits hereunder or otherwise (without any reduction in
such payments or
benefits ultimately paid or provided
to you) until the first business day of the seventh month following Termination Date (or the earliest date as is permitted under Section 409A of the Code), or
GFI sees value in market research, and may conduct some themselves; they have already conducted a short survey
to identify the most appealing name for cultured meat.96 They would also be interested in research done
to identify other factors important in promoting plant - based and cultured meat,
such as whether consumers are more likely
to respond well
to promotion related
to health
benefits or
to animal welfare.97 They plan
to conduct
such research and will encourage its use by
companies.
As a Seattle born
company, Zillow Group has long
benefitted from this wealth of talent and is proud
to be able
to support the expansion of
such an extraordinary program.
plans, e.g., 401 (k) Plan distributions, payments pursuant
to retirement plans, distributions under deferred compensation plans or payments for accrued
benefits such as unused vacation days, and any amounts earned with respect
to such compensation and
benefits in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan; (ii) payments of prorated portions of bonuses or prorated long - term incentive payments that are consistent with
Company Practices; (iii) acceleration of the vesting of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units or long - term cash incentives that is consistent with
Company Practices; (iv) payments or
benefits required
to be provided by law; and (v)
benefits and perquisites provided in accordance with the terms of any
benefit plan, program or arrangement sponsored by HP or its affiliates that are consistent with
Company Practices.
The following
benefits are not subject
to the HP Severance Policy, either because they have been previously earned or accrued by the employee or because they are consistent with
Company Practices: (i) compensation and
benefits earned, accrued, deferred or otherwise provided for employment services rendered on or prior
to the date of termination of employment pursuant
to bonus, retirement, deferred compensation or other
benefit plans, e.g., 401 (k) plan distributions, payments pursuant
to retirement plans, distributions under deferred compensation plans or payments for accrued
benefits such as unused vacation days, and any amounts earned with respect
to such compensation and
benefits in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan; (ii) payments of prorated portions of bonuses or prorated long - term incentive payments that are consistent with
Company Practices; (iii) acceleration of the vesting of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units or long - term cash incentives that is consistent with
Company Practices; (iv) payments or
benefits required
to be provided by law; and
It is widely claimed that the globalization of production helps
to cut costs, and that (as long as gains are not outweighed by transport costs) everybody
benefits; the truth of
such claims is also strenuously challenged, and there is strong evidence that the real beneficiaries are powerful, wealthy, western countries, and the transnational
companies they support.
As pressure mounts for
companies such as Coca - Cola, Pepsi, and Red Bull
to re-assess their products and advertising, we want
to lead a new wave of full transparency that will directly
benefit the health of all beverage consumers.»
But food
companies say
such packaging, which is becoming available
to them, has several
benefits such as alerting shoppers
to decay.
Regulation suggests that you can reduce a problem (
such as obesity) while keeping all the
benefits (
to individuals,
companies and governments) that have led
to higher rates of obesity.
«We look forward
to seeing the results of the next investment phase of
such companies as five: am and the consequent
benefits to Australian organic farmers in turn.»
GFI sees value in market research, and may conduct some themselves; they have already conducted a short survey
to identify the most appealing name for cultured meat.96 They would also be interested in research done
to identify other factors important in promoting plant - based and cultured meat,
such as whether consumers are more likely
to respond well
to promotion related
to health
benefits or
to animal welfare.97 They plan
to conduct
such research and will encourage its use by
companies.
Never will anyone find a more genuine
company selling
such a vast variety of items
to benefit the health of everyone on the planet.