Business equipment spending and industrial production have weakened in recent months, and slowing economic activity in many foreign economies is damping the prospects for U.S. exports.
Business equipment spending and industrial production have weakened in recent months, and slowing economic activity in many foreign economies is damping the prospects for U.S. exports.
Not exact matches
The investment indicator in the
Business Outlook Survey weakened significantly from the summer report, as the balance of opinion between firms planning more
spending on machinery and
equipment versus those predicting less dropped to 17 per cent from 29 per cent in the summer and 35 per cent at the start of the year.
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.
That revision was offset by upward revisions in
business investment
spending on structures and
equipment and by stronger sales of U.S. exports.
If you
spend a lot of money on
equipment, you may find yourself without enough working capital to keep your
business going in its first months.
That could undercut
business spending on
equipment.
Spend money only on the
equipment you need to operate your
business right now, and purchase that
equipment as economically as possible.
While there were some winners in the report that could be helping some of the
business owners who reported that they are optimistic (non-trade
business increased and
equipment, software, structures and new construction
spending rose), the media has concluded what
business owners have — without more jobs, we won't see increased
spending.
Companies typically
spend an average of two years in a
business incubator, during which time they often share telephone, secretarial office, and production
equipment expenses with other startup companies, in an effort to reduce everyone's overhead and operational costs.
As it is a
business based on speed, companies
spend vast amounts of time and resources on getting the fastest
equipment to execute their trades.
The benefit of our franchise model, is that there's no need to invest in
equipment or inventory, nor do you need to
spend much on payroll, or hire many employees to help you run the
business.
He sees Transcontinental growing Coveris»
business, which had been hurt by the challenges of
spending US$ 140 million of capital
spending on new
equipment over three years.
The report suggests that manufacturers continue to struggle as
businesses spend less on machinery, computers and other large
equipment.
Another report from the Commerce Department showed new orders for U.S. - made goods rose more than expected in March, boosted by strong demand for transportation
equipment and a range of other products, but
business spending on
equipment appeared to be slowing.
As a small
business, allowing employees to work from home means you need less office space and lower utility bills as a result, less office
equipment to purchase and maintain, and the less money you have to
spend expanding into new territories.
A capital expenditure (CAPEX) is money that is
spent to buy, repair, update, or improve a fixed company asset, such as a building,
business, or
equipment.
Business spending on
equipment and software has risen significantly.
It would lower real borrowing costs, and encourage
spending on big - ticket items like cars, homes and
business equipment.
Business spending on
equipment and software has risen significantly; however, investment in nonresidential structures is declining and employers remain reluctant to add to payrolls.
If you are buying new
equipment for this
business, you may need to
spend thousands of dollars to set it up but you can cut down these costs by renting
equipment, or buying second - hand
equipment.
Data on Thursday showed that new orders for U.S. - made goods rose more than expected in March, boosted by strong demand for transportation
equipment and a range of other products, but there are signs that
business spending on
equipment is slowing.
Orders for nondefense capital goods excluding aircraft — a proxy for
business spending on
equipment — declined 1.3 % in December, reversing some of November's 2.6 % increase.
Businesses spent more on structures, up by an annualized 12.3 percent and the best reading in one year, with relatively solid growth for both
equipment (up 4.7 percent) and intellectual property products (up 3.6 percent).
Founder and Vice President Brian Donovan founded Horizon Food
Equipment in 1987 after having spent several years in the supermarket equipment repair
Equipment in 1987 after having
spent several years in the supermarket
equipment repair
equipment repair
business.
The report found that craft brewers in 2015 - 16 had invested $ 105 million in capital
spending on plant, machinery, vehicles and other
equipment to run their
businesses.
Rather than play in the CFL, which he felt would hamper his chances of returning to the NFL, he
spent the next year and a half out of football, working out in Omaha and starting a playground
equipment business.
The U.S. economy accelerated in the second quarter as consumers ramped up
spending and
businesses invested more on
equipment, but persistent sluggish wage gains cast a dark shadow over the growth outlook.
The
spending for the small office near Littlehampton, West Sussex, was to cover utilities,
business rates, insurance and cleaning, as it did not include stationery, staff salaries, office
equipment or communications.
In the
business of hosting this entails
spending significant time learning new technologies and researching / buying the latest
equipment.
The program provides
business owners and managers information, such as: how their year - to - date sales compare with other specialty -
equipment companies; how their shipping costs compare to those of other companies; and what other companies
spend on advertising.
Whether you're buying office supplies or computer
equipment, you can be rewarded for what you
spend on purchases for your
business.
The theory is that negative interest rates encourage more
business borrowing and
spending on plant and
equipment, as well as encouraging investors to seek out riskier investments with higher expected returns.
I also worked along side some of the most sought after Stills Photogrphers in the movie
business and picked their brains over the years
spending hours on set learning about
equipment, techniques and the art of photography.
This allowed me to
spend my evenings and weekends working towards the certifications I needed for my
business, and gave me cash to invest in
equipment and other overheads.