But I've got a few improvements and
changes planned which I'll discuss briefly here.
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.
«This is great news for biotech firms
which are based in China and want to tap more Chinese and Asian investors,» he said of Hong Kong's rule
change, but declined to elaborate further about his firm's IPO
plan.
But even if the result is beneficial, prolonged periods during
which major issues remain unresolved or circumstances
change quickly make strategic
planning and risk - taking difficult.
What is not yet clear is whether Trump
plans to initiate a formal withdrawal from the Paris accord,
which under the terms of the agreement could take three years, or exit the underlying U.N. climate
change treaty on
which the accord was based.
We didn't tell anyone outside the senior executive team about the
change, but people saw me stepping away and Josh taking more responsibility; he would lead our
planning sessions,
which I used to lead, for instance.
Indeed, natural gas is a key part of U.S. climate
change plans, and many have called President Obama's Clean Power
Plan, which reduces emissions from the power industry, a natural gas power p
Plan,
which reduces emissions from the power industry, a natural gas power
planplan.
Polman's defining initiative has been the 10 - year Unilever Sustainable Living
Plan,
which has included significant
changes such as having 100 % of agricultural raw materials be sustainable by 2020, developing a framefork for fair pay, and investing heavily in hygiene promotion in developing markets like India.
The numerous
changes to the tax code provide a lot of income - tax
planning opportunities,
which can translate into more retirement savings.
Jack Raudenbush, vice president of the $ 4.6 million company,
which is based in Middletown, Pennsylvania, estimates that the
change costs a few thousand dollars per year but calls it money well spent: «This was the type of
plan our competitors had, and we needed to offer competitive benefits.»
The state's resources industry has applauded Federal Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce's public opposition to the WA Nationals»
planned mining tax
changes,
which drew return fire from Brendon Grylls.
Gain related to interest rate swaps The company recognized a pre-tax gain of $ 14 million in the three months ended March 31, 2018, within interest and other expense, net related to certain forward - starting interest rate swaps for
which the
planned timing of the related forecasted debt was
changed.
They communicate their
plans to key players and have contingency
plans in the event that last - minute
changes require a new direction (
which they often do).
Perhaps the biggest sticking point is the company's pension
plan,
which Canada Post is proposing be
changed from a defined benefit
plan to a defined contribution
plan.
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 personnel.
The
changes are a sign that U.S. parent company Sears Holdings,
which owns nearly 93 % of the Canadian division, «is seeking to revive the Sears Canada retail franchise and is not simply
planning to harvest the company's declining cash flow,» wrote Desjardins Securities analyst Keith Howlett in a recent note.
DiMartino Booth mentioned the consumer confidence report out Tuesday,
which didn't show a real
change in people's
plans to buy homes or cars despite low unemployment and more money in pockets from gas savings.
It also
plans a «step
change» in aviation security following the crash of a Russian airliner in Egypt last month,
which Britain has said it believes was brought down by a bomb.
«We have
changed our view of the difficulties in bridging the gulf between the political parties over fiscal policy,
which makes us pessimistic about the capacity of Congress and the Administration to be able to leverage their agreement this week into a broader fiscal consolidation
plan that stabilizes the government's debt dynamics any time soon.»
The New York Times cited anonymous sources involved with The Birth of a Nation as saying that Fox Searchlight does not
plan to
change course on its promotion of the film,
which includes
plans to have Parker tour U.S. universities and churches as the public face of the movie.
Noting that an important goal of the Affordable Care Act is enrolling the uninsured in insurance
plans —
which will theoretically put more money in doctors» pockets — Jackson said, «As major stakeholders and advocates in this effort, physicians should be educated about how these
changes will impact them, their patients and their prospective patients.»
So far, AT&T (t) has not
changed the price of its unlimited
plan,
which starts at $ 100 and is only available to customers who also subscribe to its DirecTV service.
Part V, as amended, requires that prior to an extension of credit, the
plan must receive from the fiduciary written disclosure of (i) the rate of interest (or other fees) that will apply and (ii) the method of determining the balance upon
which interest will be charged in the event that the fiduciary extends credit to avoid a failed purchase or sale of securities, as well as prior written disclosure of any
changes to these terms.
That's a good description for the Canadian Securities Administrators» recently proposed
changes to regulations on takeover bids and shareholder rights
plans which, assuming they're adopted, will... Continue reading →
Buffett's company has no
plans to merge Wells Fargo with another firm or to make any significant
changes to its strategy or corporate structure, according to the application,
which is dated June 14.
The
plan doesn't specify whether Trump still wants to eliminate «head of household» filing status and eliminate personal exemptions, two
changes in his campaign
plan which would result in many middle - class families seeing tax increases.
Please note that Franklin Templeton Investments» Business Continuity
Plans which are critical to our operations are reviewed, updated and tested annually, to ensure they account for technology, business and regulatory
changes.
Among those who were aware of the meeting,
which resulted in the adoption of a new national
plan to tackle climate
change and spur clean energy, reactions to the outcome were broadly positive, with little evidence of anxiety.
Although the retirement industry has been moving toward fee neutrality over the last decade, it is this business model in
which a non-fiduciary advisor is compensated by a
plan provider that is most vulnerable to
changes in the current DOL fiduciary rules.
The new tax reform bill (
which, again, draws on
plans Trump and congressional Republicans have released going back over a year now) would significantly
change individual income tax brackets:
Included in that list: Identify investor needs and put those goals first,
which is what the DOL fiduciary rule is about; develop and monitor a personal
plan for each client, help clients through major life
changes and be transparent about fees and expenses.
All options and restricted shares awarded under our equity
plans are also subject to a double - trigger accelerated vesting condition under the terms of our equity award letters,
which provides for an acceleration of the vesting schedule if the associate is terminated without cause or resigns for good reason (as defined by the applicable equity
plan) within the one - year period following a
change in control (as defined by the applicable equity
plan).
Past achievements include building the case for deficit reduction in the 1980s and early 1990s, for consolidation of the Canada and Quebec Pension
Plans in the late 1990s, a series of shadow federal budgets and fiscal accountability reports in that began in the 2000s, and work on marginal effective tax rates on personal incomes and business investment,
which has laid the foundation for such key
changes as sales tax reform, elimination of capital taxes, and corporate income tax rate reductions.
The 401 (k) may be
changed because the Trump administration is looking for ways to drum up revenue to pay for its tax reform
plan,
which includes significant cuts, while not adding to the national debt, an issue dear to many conservatives.
Service members may be able to participate in the new blended retirement system,
which changes pension guarantees but also provides matching contributions to the Thrift Savings
Plan.
Under the 2017
Plan, a
change in control is defined to include (1) the acquisition by any person or company of more than 50 % of the combined voting power of our then outstanding stock, (2) a merger, consolidation, or similar transaction in
which our stockholders immediately before the transaction do not own, directly or indirectly, more than 50 % of the combined voting power of the surviving entity (or the parent of the surviving entity), (3) a sale, lease, exclusive license, or other disposition of all or substantially all of our assets other than to an entity more than 50 % of the combined voting power of
which is owned by our stockholders, and (4) an unapproved
change in the majority of the board of directors.
It's not yet clear how those projections would
change under the compromise
plan,
which reportedly loosens the state and local tax deduction to include income tax but still caps the total SALT deduction at $ 10,000.
But much has
changed since Hudson's Bay Co. purchased the U.S. luxury retailer for $ 2.9 billion back in 2013 and announced
plans to bring the storied Saks brand to Canada — namely, the cratering of the price of oil,
which has taken the Canadian economy down with it.
In the event of a
change of control (as defined in the
plan), the compensation committee may, in its discretion, provide for any or all of the following actions: (i) awards may be continued, assumed, or substituted with new rights, (ii) awards may be purchased for cash equal to the excess (if any) of the highest price per share of common stock paid in the
change in control transaction over the aggregate exercise price of such awards, (iii) outstanding and unexercised stock options and stock appreciation rights may be terminated, prior to the
change in control (in
which case holders of such unvested awards would be given notice and the opportunity to exercise such awards), or (iv) vesting or lapse of restrictions may be accelerated.
But let's separate that for a second from the point I'm making,
which is this hopefully not temporary, but maybe temporary, move to high deductible
plans is driving
change in the marketplace that is resulting in better care for consumers, from my point of view.
These
changes are part of McDonald's turnaround
plan,
which includes customizable burgers alongside a pared down regular menu, new ordering technology like kiosks and apps, and service improvements.
Snapchat,
which recently
changed its corporate name to Snap Inc., is preparing filings for a listing and aims to sell shares in the first quarter of next year, people familiar with the
plans said earlier this month.
While getting out of debt requires a
change of mindset more than anything else, there are a handful of numbers you should absolutely know before you begin any journey out of debt — and no matter
which plan of attack you choose.
By the tip of the 12 months, MEW and Kyber
plan on implimenting cross-chain token conversion,
which might give customers the flexibility to
change digital property based mostly on completely different blockchains.
By conducting in - market visits, you are able to track any
changes in the external environment,
which may impact the trade and investment opportunities you
plan to pursue.
Fears about China «s shrinking labor pool were behind the
change,
which was announced as a key outcome of a high - profile party
planning meeting.
NEW
PLAN The bill would
change the measure to what's known as the chained C.P.I.,
which generally rises more slowly than what is used now.
Apparently there are
plans to take link popularity down a notch in the Google ranking algorithm,
which would
change the current SEO techniques and steer them towards whatever the most important metric might be... Yet another opportunity for the big G to start monopolizing an internet niche.
The Alberta NDP's climate
change plan defies supporters of the much - maligned LEAP Manifesto,
which was spearheaded by more radical elements of the federal NDP at that party's recent convention in Edmonton.
It's about the oil industry's — and perhaps Premier Notley's — short - term interests,
which are plainly contrary to a credible climate
change plan.