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.
Staying up with a crying baby, working without sleep,
changes in your relationship with your mate, needing to earn more and still do your part at home, rarely having time for yourself, the demands of protecting, guiding, and being a role model to our children - there are times you must dig deep for strength just to get through.
Whether you're struggling with defiant behavior or need support establishing boundaries, giving effective consequences or remaining calm, our full range of learning programs helps you create healthy
changes in your relationship with your child — right in your own home.
Literally, this is not an exaggeration, but the same day I first tried presuppositions and double - binds, I saw
a change in my relationship with my 2 year old son.
I also knew that I would experience a heartbreaking
change in my relationship with Jack.
Teens love it too because they see positive
changes in their relationships with their parents within a few weeks, even days.
She cited loss of sleep, feelings of social isolation, and
changes in the relationship with the other parent as potential stressors.
Parents had been unaware of, and surprised at,
the changes in the relationship with their partners.
Tory MP Steve Baker, the campaign's Westminster chairman, said: «Conservatives for Britain supports the Prime Minister in seeking fundamental
change in our relationship with the EU.
Ivy uses simple strategies, mindful accountability techniques, intuitive listening, and her ongoing training to facilitate the shifts in mindset and strategy that help people achieve long - term, positive
changes in their relationship with their body.
More than just the typical behavioral changes associated with age, cats with CDS can display symptoms such as increased vocalization, litter box issues, disorientation, pacing, restlessness,
changes in relationships with family members, uncharacteristic avoidance of physical interaction, constipation, incontinence, irritability, among other possible symptoms.
Following
changes in its relationship with both American Airlines and, to a lesser extent, Delta Air Lines, American Express began to build its own airport lounges with the goal of accommodating its best customers.
Does this indicate
a change in your relationship with your CE followers?
Changes in their relationships with siblings, such as becoming more competitive or aggressive
Regrettably, research on new parents has revealed that, although a newborn may create positive or negative
changes in your relationship with your mate, the majority of mothers (70 percent) experience a steep nose - dive in marital satisfaction, while a father's dissatisfaction grows as a reaction to his wife's unhappiness.
Whether you seek serenity or release of energy, and whether you do this in your me - time or your we - time is up to you — both can make lasting, powerful
changes in your relationship with yourself and with your partner.
If therapy is working, you should begin to experience positive
change in your relationship with a few sessions.
Changes in relationships with others: closeness, empathy 3.
Teens love it too because they see positive
changes in their relationships with their parents within a few weeks, even days.
Tacoma Christian Counseling offers a weight loss group that will help you implement lasting
changes in your relationship with Jesus and your health.
The thing that catches many new dads by surprise are
the changes in their relationship with their partner.
«Over the last six months,
the changes in my relationship with my son have been profound.
Whether you're struggling with defiant behavior or need support establishing boundaries, giving effective consequences or remaining calm, our full range of learning programs helps you create healthy
changes in your relationship with your child — right in your own home.
Parents and children completed a short open - ended questionnaire during the posttest or 2 - month follow - up, with questions about: what, if anything, they learned; what, if any, changes they experienced; their opinions about the MYmind program; and what, if anything, has
changed in the relationship with their child (for parents only).
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.
Y Combinator is not alone
in coming under pressure to
change or sever its
relationship with the controversial investor.
Seizing new opportunities will allow for a more dynamic and sustainable trade and investment
relationship with Asia that is less exposed to
changes in commodity prices and demand.
Speaking at the Collision conference
in New Orleans on Tuesday, Sacca said his rekindled
relationship with Kalanick leads him to believe Kalanick is «materially
changing» for the good.
One of the most challenging things to deal
with in business is handling difficult customers who are never satisfied and who continue to
change the game as the
relationship progresses.
In other words, while many gyms enjoy a mutual beneficial relationship with ClassPass, it's changed the nature of the boutique fitness business, at least in markets like New York where the startup is well establishe
In other words, while many gyms enjoy a mutual beneficial
relationship with ClassPass, it's
changed the nature of the boutique fitness business, at least
in markets like New York where the startup is well establishe
in markets like New York where the startup is well established.
«When you
change your trading
relationship and population movements
with the world, it has to
change everything from the cost and supply of labour, the cost of good (exchange rate), the availability of market access (
in and out), government finances (fiscal policy) or as we know very well monetary policy.
And while you might think you have nothing
in common
with Brian, think again: he took over the family business from his father (who took over from his father, the legendary Bill France, Sr.), needs to balance the needs of current customers while making smart
changes to his product, must constantly work to build better
relationships with partners, and must constantly revamp digital and social offerings and strategies to communicate
with customers the way they want to engage.
«We wanted to build
relationships with people well
in advance of them
changing jobs or hiring us,» Miller says.
«Regardless of the
changes in policy
in Washington, the message I am bringing here is that the friendship and
relationship with the EU is here to stay.
When asked whether she thought Porter may have abused White House communications director Hope Hicks, who is rumored to be
in a
relationship with Porter, Willoughby said, «I don't think he's
changed.
Jackson gave Shaq a copy of Hermann Hesse's Siddartha, a fictional account of the life of Buddha,
with the hope that it might make the goofy young centre think about his
relationship with material possessions, creating a spiritual
change that would,
in the end, make him a better player.
The outcome can be life
changing: You will find it easier to deal
with the negativity of others by understanding their motivations, and will more calmly be able to deal
with struggles
in your
relationships.
A new global ad campaign by 72andsunny, acquired by Toronto - based MDC
in December, shows just how much times have
changed, both for sports like skateboarding and their
relationship with the Swoosh.
«I think psychologically, after going through the financial crisis, banking regulators and examiners have reacted
in a way where their
relationship has
changed with the banks they supervise,» said Brian Gardner, a policy analyst at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods.
For example, the expected timing and likelihood of completion of the proposed merger, including the timing, receipt and terms and conditions of any required governmental and regulatory approvals of the proposed merger that could reduce anticipated benefits or cause the parties to abandon the transaction, the ability to successfully integrate the businesses, the occurrence of any event,
change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement, the possibility that Kraft shareholders may not approve the merger agreement, the risk that the parties may not be able to satisfy the conditions to the proposed transaction
in a timely manner or at all, risks related to disruption of management time from ongoing business operations due to the proposed transaction, the risk that any announcements relating to the proposed transaction could have adverse effects on the market price of Kraft's common stock, and the risk that the proposed transaction and its announcement could have an adverse effect on the ability of Kraft and Heinz to retain customers and retain and hire key personnel and maintain
relationships with their suppliers and customers and on their operating results and businesses generally, problems may arise
in successfully integrating the businesses of the companies, which may result
in the combined company not operating as effectively and efficiently as expected, the combined company may be unable to achieve cost - cutting synergies or it may take longer than expected to achieve those synergies, and other factors.
Health Care Equipment & Services is one of the few slices of the US market that has demonstrated a statistically significant
relationship with changes in presidential election odds (see What to Expect When You're Electing, Sep. 11, 2016).
The company describes its decision simply, saying the company «chose to manage employees
in line
with our values and beliefs and to engage governments, communities and other corporations
in our effort to
change, even if our efforts were unpopular or disruptive to normal business
relationships.»
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with people who are strong where you are weak [23:15] Push through to results [23:20] The loop of success [24:15] Ray's new instinctual approach to failure [24:40] Tony's ritual after every event [25:30] The review that
changed Ray's outlook on leadership [27:30] Creating new policies based on fairness and truth [28:00] What people are missing about Ray's culture [29:30] Creating meaningful work and meaningful
relationships [30:15] The importance of radical honesty [30:50] Thoughtful disagreement [32:10] Why it was the
relationships that
changed Ray's life [33:10] Ray's biggest weakness and how he overcame it [34:30] The jungle metaphor [36:00] The dot collector — deciding what to listen to [40:15] The wanting of meritocratic decision - making [41:40] How to see bubbles and busts [42:40] Productivity [43:00] Where we are
in the cycle [43:40] What the Fed will do [44:05] We are late
in the long - term debt cycle [44:30] Long - term debt is going to be squeezing us [45:00] We have 2 economies [45:30] This year is very similar to 1937 [46:10] The top tenth of the top 1 % of wealth = bottom 90 % combined [46:25] How this creates populism [47:00] The economy for the bottom 60 % isn't growing [48:20] If you look at averages, the country is
in a bind [49:10] What are the overarching principles that bind us together?
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.
We have had, and continue to enjoy, an excellent
relationship with Edinburgh and this
change in their ownership structure is not expected to impact our partnership.
But it's because of all these
changes that the fundamentals — building real
relationships, engaging
with authenticity, and serving your audience
in a meaningful way — are more important than ever.
Correction: A previous version of this story misstated the level of unfavorability and the
change in favorability for MetLife., and the accompanying chart misstated the net favorability of companies that decided to end their business
relationships with the NRA.
She says that her
relationship with Gurung became strained starting
in February, when she says he screamed at her «at the top of his lungs» for quoting an incorrect price to a client on a blouse whose price had recently
changed.