Sentences with phrase «better industry conditions»

These results are due to Levy's aggressive cost - cutting plan, which boosted the company's fdp business, improvements to Orbotech's balance sheet and better industry conditions.

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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.

«The tourism industry of Hong Kong was greeted with great challenges due to external factors as well as overall market condition and sentiment,» the report, posted on China's Tourism Commission website, said.

The symbolism of turning Michigan into a right - to - work state is strong because it is the home of the U.S. auto industry and the place where autoworkers first began to demand better wages and working conditions in the assembly line automotive plants built by industrial barons such as Henry Ford in the 1920s.

* Private help: The AT&T Export Hotline [phone]), a fairly extensive «fax - back» service, is a good place to start to find demographics and industry reports that assess market conditions, competition, and top sales opportunities in a given country.

The move also comes as a number of retailers stake a claim in the growing «smart home» industry which centers on tech that does things like let people turn off the air conditioning remotely: Best Buy (bby) recently announced it was giving more floor space at 700 of its stores to better showcase Amazon's Echo as well as Google Home.

We may very well see a rally, or we may see conditions turn very ugly, particularly with new breakdowns in the U.S. dollar, the Dow (now below its July low), the Value Line, and consumer sensitive industry groups such as autos, retail and housing.

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.

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.

The additional factors considered when determining any changes in fair value between the most recent valuation report and the grant dates included, when available, the prices paid in recent transactions involving our equity securities, as well as our operating and financial performance, current industry conditions and the market performance of comparable publicly traded companies.

«The signal is: If you have any credible claim, now's a good time to bring it,» said an industry executive who spoke on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly.

The longevity of the coffee industry is directly linked to the social, economic and environmental conditions of coffee communities around the world, and Starbucks is committed to sourcing all of its coffee in the most ethical way possible that is good for the planet.

Under advantageous conditions, their payouts are between 60 - 91 %, which are among the best in the industry.

Reports from most business surveys indicate that conditions generally remain close to — or better than — average, though there are some significant variations across industries (Graph 27).

The recent improvement has been broadly based, with firms in all states and across most industries reporting better conditions than in the first half of the year; conditions are especially favourable in sectors with significant exposure to the domestic economy.

Business Analysis There are three keys to most successful dividend growth stories in real estate: a stream of dependable cash flow, a strong balance sheet, and a long - term focused, conservative management team whoknows how to balance growth and dividend safety, as well as adapt to shifting industry conditions.

In this case, the withdrawal process as well as the terms and conditions surrounding the withdrawal process should be among the things you keenly look onto prior to signing up with any broker in this industry.

Well, the truth is, the cow industry is inhumane, (the overcrowded transportation conditions alone lead to to great suffering, severe cruelty and broken limbs), unhealthy (cows are pumped full of hormones, adrenalin from the fear from when they know they will be killed and anti-biotics — because the unhealthy conditions they live in promote infection and disease) and inefficient (cows must be fed 3 times the edible human grain than their bodies produce in meat).

Adults in the cocoa industry make low wages as well, less than a dollar a day, and work under difficult conditions.

NAPCO chairman Christopher Lyndon said the company, which has a herd of just more than 197,000 cattle, was «better positioned» to weather challenging industry conditions.

It will advocate «a better way» in which industries whose overseas competitors have no carbon price receive free permits until such international conditions exist.

Even under the best conditions on supposedly «humane» farms, the animals often come from breeding facilities that kill the males by inhumane methods (egg hatcheries where most laying hens come from) or the mothers are not allowed to do what comes naturally during pregnancy and their babies are taken away after a few days or less (as in the dairy industry).

We look forward to working with management to protect this industry — and the conditions that our union will establish — to ensure long - term prosperity and good jobs.»

Politicians can be overly affected by vocal minorities - sometimes the decision that causes 5 % of people not to vote for you would be the best decision for the country (think for example people in an industry who want to maximise their conditions).

By analyzing the 80 genomes sequenced, the team was able to identify genetic mutations that may be of interest to industry, including mutations that may affect how well birch trees grow and respond to light at different latitudes and longitudes and under different environmental conditions.

He advises prospective industry postdocs to look closely at the conditions of their contracts, as well as the publishing record of the company, before signing on, because it could have serious implications downstream.

That said, the nuclear industry's FLEX approach, would also include additional pumps and hoses to get water to the spent - fuel pools, as well as instruments to monitor their condition.

COSEPUP surveyed 25 academic institutions in the U.S. that had the largest numbers of postdocs, as well as governmental labs and industry, to get a better sense of postdoctoral employment conditions.

She sees the surrounding conditions as better in industry than in academia: There's a lot of support from other research groups, ordered chemicals and equipment actually come in time, and the help desk is actually able to help — in short, luxury all around.

The diagnoses were assigned based on meeting the criteria of DSM III R (Diagnostic Statistical Manuel which is the industry standard for categorizing and evaluating mental illnesses) for Axis I (major mental disorders, developmental disorders and learning disabilities) or Axis II (underlying pervasive or personality conditions, as well as mental retardation) psychiatric disorders.

Here are the words straight from some of the best of the best coaches in the industry on what it takes to be a great strength and conditioning coach.

So, for those interested composers reading, they can currently go to: http://secretsoffilmscoring.blogspot.com The feedback has been incredible, «I learned more about film scoring here, than I had in the last 10 years», «No one out there today will teach you what Evan does», «god bless him for his commitment to improving the condition of the film music industry», «a genius at what he does», «incredibly well informed with a lot of experience».

If industry would stop offering higher salaries and better working conditions than what schools do to the mathematically competent, we might attract and retain more excellent teachers of mathematics.

Political, philanthropic, and education leaders should focus on creating the policy conditions, supporting the entrepreneurs, and more fully integrating the industry opportunities that can best address rural education improvement.

When there is clarity in the goals and good feedback from the different actors - including industry, school leaders and teachers - it is more likely that over a 5 -10-year period, we would be able to identify and create the conditions that support the most effective uses of ICT in schools.

Paired with the new LED headlights that are standard on every Tundra since 2018, these Rigid Industries foggers should do a good job of illuminating the road or trail in dark, dusty conditions.

The publishing industry will not find its way, ultimately, through this avalanche of contemporary content if it can not create for authors the best possible conditions for success.

Under advantageous conditions, their payouts are between 60 - 91 %, which are among the best in the industry.

They rely on insider knowledge of the local industry to negotiate good loan amounts at the best terms and conditions on behalf of their clients.

Mortgage brokers have much knowledge of the industry, which goes a long way in getting clients the best terms and conditions on a mortgage.

They have a deep knowledge of the industry, which goes a long way in getting clients the best mortgage terms and conditions for their situation.

The fund uses fundamental analysis of factors such as each issuer's financial condition and industry position, as well as market and economic conditions, to select investments.

Business Analysis There are three keys to most successful dividend growth stories in real estate: a stream of dependable cash flow, a strong balance sheet, and a long - term focused, conservative management team whoknows how to balance growth and dividend safety, as well as adapt to shifting industry conditions.

But well - established, safety - conscious stocks have the asset size and the financial clout — including solid balance sheets and strong cash flow — to weather market downturns or changing industry conditions.

They have in - depth knowledge of the entire industry that makes it possible for them to get clients the best mortgage terms and conditions.

It uses fundamental analysis of factors such as each issuer's financial condition and industry position, as well as market and economic conditions, to select investments.

This means meeting the «5 Cs of credit» — capacity, character, capital, collateral and conditions — by having good personal and business credit history, the ability to put up collateral, a strong business plan and financials, relevant management or industry experience and the ability to put some cash down (typically 20 % to 25 %).

Consider keeping up to a year's worth of salary in cash or cash equivalents on hand if you think there's a good chance you'll need it — reasons include chronic health conditions, plans to have children, or employment in a extremely unstable industry (like journalism).

Knowing how various asset classes, industries and companies have performed under a full range of conditions, good and bad, will help give you a feel for what range of outcomes your portfolio might produce.

«Before the ink has even dried on Cook County's nationally praised law aimed at protecting both consumers and animal welfare by preventing the sale of dogs and cats raised in inhumane conditions, the pet industry and its allies have crafted an amendment that is designed to completely undo the good that was done when the Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to approve the animal rights legislation last month,» stated Commissioner John Fritchey, sponsor of the Cook County measure.