However,
the combined result of all of these innovations for end users can be more confusion, delay and expense.
Not exact matches
The decreases are largely the
result of the oil glut and all - time lows for crude prices — last year, mining, oil producers, and metal companies lost a
combined $ 70 billion on $ 1.3 trillion in revenue.
If you
combine results from multiple polls taken at the same time, you can think
of it as one huge poll.
Instead
of converting language into text, like most virtual assistants do, the app's AI
combines voice recognition and language understanding into one step, which helps speed up
results and cut down on errors.
He said that his research should not be called «modeling» because it is based on the
combined findings
of thousands
of lab
results, as well as several other studies he has published.
The
resulting drops in performance cost those businesses an average
of US$ 1,967 a year per employee (US$ 3,556 for those with frequent insomnia), and US$ 54 million at the four companies
combined.
His firm estimated that $ 75 billion in insured losses would
result in an average industry - wide
combined ratio, a closely - watched measure
of expenses to premium income,
of 106 percent compared with 95 percent in 2016.
«
Combined with the strength
of the PokerStars brand in the U.S. and its U.S. customer database, it will be in a very strong position to capitalize on the potential revocation
of PASPA (the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act) later this year, which could
result in a number
of U.S. states legalizing online sportsbook / gaming,» he wrote in a report.
For the best
results, companies should use both sorts
of tests or a single test that
combines the two elements.
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
result is a pair
of socks that
combines the comfort
of a regular cotton pair with the look and feel
of a dressier one.
The
resulting mixture is heated, then cooled,
combined with yeast and pumped into one
of four 18 - foot - high steel fermenters.
And while he was obviously very happy with the success
of the company, it was as a
result of the hard work
of iiNet's staff,
combined with good timing, he said.
Now the
combined entity — with an estimated $ 74 billion in annual revenue — wants to demonstrate that as a
result of the largest merger in tech history, one plus one really does equal three, as Jeremy Burton, Dell's chief marketing officer described to Fortune ahead
of the show.
He went back to the lab and started tasting compounds until he found the
results of an experiment
combining o - sulfobenzoic acid with phosphorus chloride and ammonia (tasting random chemicals is not generally considered a safe lab practice).
In a note, analyst Michael Senno wrote that «as an owner
of sports cable networks and teams, we believe that MSG is well positioned to capitalize on the increasing value
of premium sports content, which should
result in AOCF and free cash flow growth above its peers and,
combined with incremental leverage, lead to solid shareholder returns.»
By
combining the highly specific locational data that's available from consumers searching on mobile, alongside Google's already in - progress goal
of customizing
results by location for all users, positioning your brand to those who are physically near you will become crucial in 2017.
The reality, though, is not as simple as
combining a good idea with a lot
of hard work and expecting the
result to be a profitable business.
The
result has been a nuclear - like transformation
of the industry in which companies have
combined, split and recombined at a breakneck pace, emerging with all new identities and properties.
In a late - stage trial, Darzalex
combined with Velcade and chemotherapy slashed patients» risk
of worsening disease or death by a stunning 61 % compared with the
results for Velcade and chemotherapy alone.
For the hard - pressed entrepreneur, trying to absorb and act on this constant stream
of new data can
result in «burnout» — what the internationally recognized Mayo Clinic describes as «a state
of emotional or mental exhaustion
combined with doubts about your competence and the value
of your work.»
Combining social - media best practices
of a campaign with your content marketing strategy will yield powerful
results for your business.
«That advice has probably
resulted in more failed businesses than all the recessions
combined... because that's not how the vast majority
of people end up owning successful businesses.
So, when scientists
combined all
of the data, it skewed the
results.
As a
result of their own incompetence and / or inflexibility,
combined with the shifting sands
of the digital - media market, they have lost their grip on the audience that both they and advertisers are trying to reach.
«The strength
of the economy in both Quebec and Ontario,
combined with low food inflation, currently favour the full - service supermarket, and we are pleased with the performance
of the Metro banner in both provinces,» CEO Eric La Fleche said Tuesday during a conference call about its second - quarter
results.
Combined Total Revenues and
Combined Adjusted EBITDA include
results of PLK prior to the acquisition.
While leading teams
of diverse individuals is probably more challenging than helming a homogenous group, the
results can be significantly greater as a
result of the
combined skill sets.
The
result of this work will more likely put him in the 10 percent who give birth to a successful company, founded from a place
of passion
combined with strong business judgment.
This revolution in guest - room design is not due to costs but competition: According to industry statistics, the hotel industry has been experiencing steady growth for 84 months as new entrants in this sector are introducing innovative brands and designs that are the
combined result of changing consumer trends, hospitality research and the «Airbnb effect,» Deloitte's Langford said.
Yandex.Taxi Chief Executive Tigran Khudaverdyan will become the CEO
of the
combined business and Yandex will consolidate the new company's
results in its financial statements.
During the first nine months
of 2017, nine publicly traded U.S. passenger carriers (Alaska, Allegiant, American, Delta, Hawaiian, JetBlue, Southwest, Spirit and United) reported a
combined pre-tax profit
of $ 14.7 billion,
resulting in a margin
of 12 percent — down from $ 18.4 billion and 15.5 percent, respectively, in the first nine months
of 2016.
This News Release contains forward - looking statements concerning: the
combined company's financial position, cash flow and growth prospects; certain strategic benefits, and operational, competitive and cost synergies; management
of the
combined company; the timing
of the Shoppers Drug Mart's shareholders meeting and publication
of related shareholder materials; the expected completion date
of the proposed transaction; the anticipated tax treatment
of the proposed combination for Shoppers Drug Mart shareholders; and Loblaw's and Shoppers Drug Mart's anticipated future
results.
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.
The pro forma information set forth in this News Release should not be considered to be what the actual financial position or other
results of operations would have necessarily been had Loblaw and Shoppers Drug Mart operated as a single
combined company as, at, or for the periods stated.
Through all
of these cost and revenue synergies, Tesla intends to apply the same strict cost discipline that has been successful for Tesla in the past and that we believe will
result in a reduced cost structure for the
combined company.
In the 23rd Actuarial Report on the Canada Pension Plan (OCA, 2007), the Office
of the Chief Actuary (OCA) certified that, in spite
of the substantial increase in CPP benefit payments that would
result from the retirement
of the baby boom generation, the current legislated contribution rate
of 9.9 per cent for employers and employees
combined would be more than enough to pay for benefits through 2075.
Such forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the benefits
of the proposed transaction, including anticipated future financial and operating
results, synergies, accretion and growth rates, T - Mobile's, Sprint's and the
combined company's plans, objectives, expectations and intentions, and the expected timing
of completion
of the proposed transaction.
FORWARD - LOOKING STATEMENTS; ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Certain statements in this document, including statements relating to the proposed combination
of SolarCity Corporation («SolarCity») and Tesla Motors, Inc. («Tesla») and the
combined company's future financial condition, performance and operating
results, strategy and plans are «forward - looking statements» within the meaning
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995.
As a
result, Kim championed what he called super remarketing in which brands
combine remarketing
of high engagement content with demographic, interest and behavioral targeting.
John Legere, chief executive
of T - Mobile, said in the statement that the prospect
of combining with Sprint was compelling, but «we have been clear all along that a deal with anyone will have to
result in superior long - term value for T - Mobile's shareholders compared to our outstanding standalone performance and track record.»
As it stands, TLRD recognized just $ 50 million in synergies over the past year, and while they still claim these synergies will eventually reach the lower end
of that $ 100 - $ 150 million range by the end
of this year, it's hard to trust those claims given the
combined company's poor operating
results.
As a
result, Amazon's market value, $ 100 billion, is roughly equivalent to that
of Target, Best Buy, Staples, Nordstrom, Sears, J.C. Penney, Macy's, and Kohl's
combined.
This sort
of loosening,
combined with the reduction in risk
resulting from a better safety net and basic income, plus the possibility
of building working capital through gigs, could lead to an explosion in creativity and entrepreneurial activity
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Combining this with poor sales growth
results in a dismal outlook for earnings 3) the pressure on earnings will continue to hurt capital spending, which is usually just a magnified image
of earnings, 4) the same factors will continue to raise default rates, causing earnings problems and debt downgrades among banks and financial companies, 5) earnings shortfalls will also lead to continued job cutbacks, with the unemployment rate rising to at least 5.5 % (indeed, once the unemployment rate has advanced by 0.5 % from its lows, it has never reversed until rising by least 1.5 % off those lows).
Our end - to - end approach to IoT
combines best -
of - breed technologies with custom software,
resulting in faster time - to - market, lower cost
of ownership, more secure products, and happier customers.
This,
combined with widespread moral hazard, had inevitably to
result in both tremendous misuse
of capital and a sharp decline in the consumption share
of GDP (as the household income share declined)-- both
of which
of course happened to a remarkable degree in China.
Under the first
of those agreements, we generally will be required to pay to our existing owners that will continue to hold LLC Units following the reorganization transactions approximately 85 %
of the applicable savings, if any, in income tax that we are deemed to realize (using the actual applicable U.S. federal income tax rate and an assumed
combined state and local income tax rate) as a
result of:
A study
of the
results of separating the chair and CEO roles in Swiss companies by professors Markus M. Schmid and Heinz Zimmermann from the University
of Basel reached similar conclusions: «We find no evidence
of a systematic and significant difference in valuation between firms with
combined and firms with separated functions.»