As an example of the esteem in which he is held by value investors, Warren Buffett once said: «Henry Singleton of Teledyne has
the best operating and capital deployment record in American business.»
The research is clear: Investors should seek the rare companies with a manager like Henry Singleton — described by Warren Buffett as having «
the best operating and capital deployment record in American business» — at the helm, who only buy back shares at trough valuations, are miserly with options, and only issue shares when the share price exceeds the stock's intrinsic value.
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.
How to raise
capital: They have
better access to
capital and understand how to
operate in that world.
In the opinion of the Company's management, these are important indicators of how
well management creates value for its shareholders through its
operating activities
and its
capital management.
Olea Australis» managing director Tony Sparks said the proceeds of the additional placement would assist in current
and planned
capital projects to expand infrastructure
and operating capacity to meet the increasing levels of olive oil production as
well as provide additional working
capital.
Actual results
and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward - looking statements due to these risks
and uncertainties as
well as other factors, which include, without limitation: the uncertain timing of,
and risks relating to, the executive search process; risks related to the potential failure of eptinezumab to demonstrate safety
and efficacy in clinical testing; Alder's ability to conduct clinical trials
and studies of eptinezumab sufficient to achieve a positive completion; the availability of data at the expected times; the clinical, therapeutic
and commercial value of eptinezumab; risks
and uncertainties related to regulatory application, review
and approval processes
and Alder's compliance with applicable legal
and regulatory requirements; risks
and uncertainties relating to the manufacture of eptinezumab; Alder's ability to obtain
and protect intellectual property rights,
and operate without infringing on the intellectual property rights of others; the uncertain timing
and level of expenses associated with Alder's development
and commercialization activities; the sufficiency of Alder's
capital and other resources; market competition; changes in economic
and business conditions;
and other factors discussed under the caption «Risk Factors» in Alder's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, which was filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 26, 2018,
and is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
They are currently trying to raise $ 20 million for the project; the money will go to one - time
capital grants for 15 new centres (to build kitchens, gardens
and activity rooms) as
well as annual $ 350,000
operating grants.
«Those that
operate efficiently
and have
good quality control will have a
better chance of doing
well, vs. a franchise willing to grant a store to anyone able to come up with the
capital.»
Again, this is a
good spot for a graph presenting
operating income,
operating expenses, investment in
capital expenditures, funding
and closing cash.
Some have suggested a surcharge that could be moved counter-cyclically, requiring more
capital in
good times
and allowing banks to
operate with thinner
capital when the economy needs more lending.
«Cost management has been an ongoing focus, with successful efforts to reduce both
capital and operating costs
well underway before the decline in oil prices.
«All of the folks at Carrick
Capital have an
operating mindset,
and from my perspective, that engenders trust
and makes for a
better partnership.»
Capital from the closing will be used by Renewable Properties to fund corporate
and operating expenses, as
well as, project specific expenses including project acquisitions
and development related activities including securing land, interconnection applications
and studies, permitting, environmental studies
and reviews.
Given the absence of a public trading market of our common stock,
and in accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Accounting
and Valuation Guide, Valuation of Privately - Held Company Equity Securities Issued as Compensation, our board of directors exercised reasonable judgment
and considered numerous
and subjective factors to determine the
best estimate of fair value of our common stock, including independent third - party valuations of our common stock; the prices at which we sold shares of our convertible preferred stock to outside investors in arms - length transactions; the rights, preferences,
and privileges of our convertible preferred stock relative to those of our common stock; our
operating results, financial position,
and capital resources; current business conditions
and projections; the lack of marketability of our common stock; the hiring of key personnel
and the experience of our management; the introduction of new products; our stage of development
and material risks related to our business; the fact that the option grants involve illiquid securities in a private company; the likelihood of achieving a liquidity event, such as an initial public offering or a sale of our company given the prevailing market conditions
and the nature
and history of our business; industry trends
and competitive environment; trends in consumer spending, including consumer confidence;
and overall economic indicators, including gross domestic product, employment, inflation
and interest rates,
and the general economic outlook.
«Not only do small business owners report that the
operating environment for their businesses will be
better in 2017 than it was in 2016, but business owners are anticipating growth for their businesses in the new year as more plan to increase their
capital spending, add staff
and apply for credit.»
These include the economy's lack of diversification away from the non-oil sector
and high
operating costs as a result of bureaucracy
and a lack of competition, as
well as low productivity due to relatively weak infrastructure
and poor human
capital development.
The Commercial
Capital Training Group (CCTG) consistently makes the list of
best franchises under 100K because of the low startup cost (
well under the $ 20K mark),
and the fact that they do not
operate like a franchise.
In addition, Athene executives appear skilled at growing the company from within
and hunting down new sources of
capital from institutional investors to pay for
operating expenses, A.M.
Best analysts also said.
Aided by their Dover experience, Knowles» management team should, in our view, continue to
operate the business
well and allocate
capital wisely.
«These
capital improvements, which we'll complement with our own additional improvements, will allow us to serve the world's ocean carriers,
and the customers those carriers serve,
better than ever before,» said Tom Holt, Jr. of Holt Logistics, the parent company of Greenwich Terminals, LLC, which
operates Packer Avenue Marine Terminal.
With deep domain expertise in software, SaaS, digital media, eCommerce, marketplaces, platforms
and consumer Internet, as
well as a strong global network, board level, M&A, operations, P&L,
and management experience, Ivan
operates as an internal resource to help companies reach their strategic
capital needs.
MLP funds accrue deferred income taxes for future tax liabilities associated with the portion of MLP distributions considered to be a tax - deferred return of
capital and for any net
operating gains as
well as
capital appreciation of its investments; this deferred tax liability is reflected in the daily NAV;
and, as a result, the MLP fund's after - tax performance could differ significantly from the underlying assets even if the pre-tax performance is closely tracked.
It seems Root
Capital is
operating at a critical intersection of humanitarian - based sustainability
and lending — one that has the potential to reshape supply models for the
better.
This is
good for Flexcube who claims its barrels last four times longer than expensive oak barrels,
and believes it can reduce
capital and operating costs for barrel matured wine by as much as a third.
Which would get us draft
capital, helping to bring in a player who will be
operating at an even bigger discount, in addition to being younger
and under team control at a cheaper rate going forward as
well.
Still, this year's budget notes that the agency «does not generate enough revenue to cover
operating costs as
well as a full
capital program,» meaning that non-urgent repairs
and upgrades are delayed.
Although the methane
and geothermal energy produced more than offsets the energy consumed for
operating the process, the number of storage
and extraction
wells and hence the
capital required to store one Gt of CO2 per year with this process is large.
* Combined with the fact that drilling
and operating large - scale storage
wells is fairly
capital intensive, the business case for geologic sequestration remains difficult to make.
The Environment Agency maintains
and operates the Barrier as
well as the
capital's other flood defences.
By being provided with access to the working
capital needed to
operate and grow, our school leaders are able to focus on what they do
best — educate
and uplift students.
I have argued in Deep Value
and Quantitative Value that the acquirer's multiple (enterprise value /
operating earnings) tends to outperform the
better known Magic Formula although it is only one - half of the Magic Formula, which also includes return on invested
capital.
Uber
operates in 55 different markets worldwide,
and consumers who want the
best worldwide Uber credit card need look no further than the
Capital One ® Venture ® Rewards Credit Card.
These platforms are backed by serious venture
capital money,
and operating well beyond startup stage.
Vectrus requires minimal excess
capital to
operate and generates a
good amount of free cash flow.
No less an authority than Warren Buffett called Dr. Singleton «the
best operating manager
and capital deployer in American business.»
Awarded
Best 12 - month CD by Money Magazine in 2013 when it
operated as GE
Capital Retail Bank, Synchrony's CDs still offer competitive rates
and are FDIC - insured.
The company earns ridiculous returns on invested
capital,
operates as a cash cow that can internally fund its own expansion,
and has some of the
best profit margins around.
Windstar Cruises, which
operates a fleet of three luxury sailing yachts, is introducing three new Baltic itineraries for 2012 including the
Capitals of Scandinavia,
Best of the Baltic
and Treasures of Northern Europe.
«Look, here's my immodesty,» he says via a phone call from Activision's HQ in Santa Monica, «but if you look at the growth in
operating profits
and the return on invested
capital that we've generated for our shareholders, we are really
good at prioritising opportunities.
So i believe it is a
good starting point; on the basis of what i know the US has a substantial per
capital excess, close to 21 tonnes per capita,,,
and regardless of where the «penality» falls, we will face the great change,,, the world simply can not
operate at that level
and get to 350 or even 450 ppm.
Experts anticipate cost reductions of 24 % — 30 % by 2030
and 35 % — 41 % by 2050, under a median or «
best guess» scenario, driven by bigger
and more efficient turbines, lower
capital and operating costs,
and other advancements (see Figure 1).
(Sec. 1406) Authorizes FY2006 appropriations for the Secretary to study the application of radiation to petroleum at standard temperature
and pressure to refine petroleum products, with the goal of reducing the
capital investment
and the
operating energy costs for cracking oil, as
well as its sulfur content.
... to catalyze a shift to sustainable capitalism: to change the
operating rules for capitalism so that finance can
better fulfill -LCB- sic -RCB- it's -LCB- sic -RCB- role in directing the flows of Financial
Capital to production systems that preserve
and enhance Natural
Capital.
The part of these resources that become economically recoverable resources will depend on the market price of natural gas from foreign sources, including both pipeline gas
and liquefied natural gas, as
well as the
capital and operating costs
and productivity of shale gas production within China.
Their study added the hidden costs of wind which included the cost of fossil fuel power as back - up when the wind is dormant, the additional cost of transmission that frequently occurs with wind farms due to the inaccessibility of the
best wind resources, the cost of wind's favorable tax benefits in «accelerated depreciation,»
and a shorter estimated life of a wind turbine of 20 years to the per - kilowatt - hour cost of generating electricity from wind power that includes
capital costs
and operating costs, as determined by EIA
and the Department of Energy.
The
capital contribution you made to secure your admission to partnership immediately disappeared into the firm's
operating account,
and the odds are
good that you'll never see it again.
After Uber was deemed not «fit
and proper» to hold a London private hire licence, rendering it unable to
operate in the
capital if an appeal is unsuccessful, black cab ordering app company Gett aims to capitalise with a clever
and cheeky campaign.As
well... Read more
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and renewal business as
well as managing
operating expenses.
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