Sentences with phrase «companies key asset»

«US tech companies key asset for America; break up strengthens Chinese companies,» the notes say.

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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.

For all the hoopla surrounding the digital economy and virtual businesses, the success of many ventures still hinges on serious capital outlay; indeed, a recent benchmark report by the Business Development Bank of Canada identifies «significant» investment in fixed assets as a key variable that helps mid-size companies grow into large ones.

In February, Reuters reported that Chobani rejected an offer from investors including PepsiCo to buy a majority stake in the company, because «independence remained a key asset to the company and the brand.»

Liberty Global and Vodafone ended talks about an exchange of assets — the companies» operations overlap the most in the U.K., Germany and the Netherlands — denying the cable and mobile - phone giants a chance to consolidate in their key markets.

This analysis, in conjunction with an examination of unsuccessful companies and the reasons behind their failure, should provide a good idea of just what key assets and skills are needed to be successful within a given industry and market segment.

According to theory, the performance of a company within a market is directly related to the possession of key assets and skills.

Consider the company's revenues, assets, and profits — historic and projected — and take a look at cash flow, debt, and other key numbers.

He said that «stricter rules strengthen companies because they have that key asset that is trust.»

In this Research Insight, we argue that the quality of a company can generally be evaluated along five key dimensions: Profitability, Earnings Quality, Financial Leverage, Asset Growth and Corporate Governance.

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.

It has even recovered the value of a $ 2 billion preferred equity investment into the holding company of bankrupt Brazilian tycoon Eike Batista by claiming assets including a Colombian gold mine and a key port.

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.

The company's key asset is the Whabouchi deposit located in Quebec, Canada.

The Company's key assets are the Bongará Zinc Mine Project and the Charlotte Bongará Zinc Project in north - central Peru.

Canaco's key asset is the Handeni gold project in Tanzania, which was discovered by the Company in 2009.

A plan by Freedom Communications insiders to buy the assets of the bankrupt newspaper company is in danger of losing a key backer, jeopardizing their effort to retain control of the Orange County Register.Santa Ana real estate developer Mike Harrah said...

Cambridge Analytica, meanwhile, appeared to leave the door open to selling its data and other key assets to some other company.

The pursuit of key assets that these «startup networks» already possess will stymie many of the new entrants, mainly: (i) capital; (ii) reputation; (iii) companies; (iv) investors; and (v) validated experience.

Key concepts covered include the relevance of financial markets to the firm, understanding the relationship between risk and return and its importance in all financial decisions, and learning how financial and real assets are valued and the impact on a company.

Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact of: adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other international events; the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; our expansion into and investments in new markets; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; changes in fuel prices and / or other cruise operating costs; any impairment of our tradenames or goodwill; our hedging strategies; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; our substantial indebtedness, including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability of our creditors to accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key markets or globally; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under «Risk Factors» in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

«Key to our success is our belief that our customers are our greatest asset,» the company says.

A beverages company whose key asset is a sugary carbonated drink formula and the rights to distribute that in a narrow geographic region does not appear to fit that bill.

Saputo Inc. won approval on Wednesday from Australia's competition regulator for the planned US$ 1 - billion takeover of the country's largest dairy processor, Murray Goulburn Co-operative, after the Canadian company agreed to sell a key asset.

In order to attract «the best and the brightest,» GM has formed partnerships with key institutions and organizations and positioned the company as an «employer of choice» among potential talents, who are regarded as great assets of the company.

«This will have a salutary effect on key office holders and decision makers of the companies, even those companies with no assets or no physical presence in Singapore,» Minister of Environment Vivian Balakrishnan said in the debate.

The first quinquennium of technology translation at Sanger has seen significant expansion and maturation of the Sanger Institute's portfolio of spin out companies, establishment of the 50 FTE Centre for Therapeutic Target Validation and execution of licensing deals with major strategic benefits for the exploitation of key Institute assets.

The company and all of their assets have now been sold for an undisclosed sum and key executives have all been let go.

In analyzing a company's financial statements, a key concern, and a potential pitfall for investors, is the amount of goodwill that it carries as an asset on its balance sheet.

Speaking on behalf of BVF, Mark Lampert, BVF's General Partner, stated, «As the largest stockholder in Avigen, holding 8,819,600, or approximately 29.63 % of Avigen's outstanding shares, we are worried that this Board is embarking on a path that will use the companies cash and valuable assets in a misguided transaction which offers no downside protection to stockholders — a key feature of the proposed merger with MediciNova.

In Coke's case, one key asset is the secret formula for Coca - Cola, which is reputedly carried on the company's books at one dollar.

The infographic below shows all the key players and their size, reflecting their assets under management (AUM) based on life and wealth segments of the company's business.

The event will take place in Luxembourg where key managers from leading Nordic asset management companies will discuss their view on important market trends and other investment topics.

... when your company provides a key person with cash value life insurance, in addition to the benefits discussed above, you will simultaneously be acquiring assets on your balance sheet in the same way that you'd acquire business equipment or real estate.

Most (larger) activist effort implies: a) A gearing - up of a company's balance sheet (to fund a share buyback / tender, special dividends, and / or an accelerated growth / acquisition strategy), or b) a sale of key assets / divisions, or the entire company.

I was visiting the beaches because they seemed to hold the key to a very public dispute over the value of St. Joe Company's assets, and its stock price, that was taking place between two money managers named David Einhorn and Bruce Berkowitz.

Under the terms of the financing agreement with its three key investors, GoldenTree Asset Management, Avenue Capital Group and Goldman Sachs # 75 million of new money has been injected into the company.

It's also best to trademark the game name, art assets and key characters / mechanics as quickly as possible to avoid another Chinese company from trying to create a rip off game under the same name.

This can be achieved by, for example, considering the key drivers of a company's current and future asset base in the context of carbon risks and developing tools that quantify risks for valuations.

WASHINGTON, D.C. / / / NEWS ADVISORY / / / Four leading organizations in sustainable investing — As You Sow, Boston Common Asset Management, Green Century Capital Management, and the Investor Environmental Health Network — will hold a phone - based news conference at 1:30 p.m. EST on November 7, 2013 to issue a report scoring 24 top oil & gas companies on their disclosure (or lack thereof) to investors of the key risks associated with hydraulic fracturing operations.

Indeed, the AR5 report will help to accelerate the trend of insurance companies looking to encourage risk reduction to climate change through the hardening of key infrastructure and other vulnerable capital assets.

Timing is really the only key unknown with climate risk because any dispassionate investor knows that carbon exposed assets, particularly coal companies, will drop in value at some point.

«What's more, major oil and gas companies often have assets across the world and the global enforceability of this method of dispute resolution is a key advantage.

Susan Rosser Qualified: 2005 Made partner: 2014 Key cases: Member of the team representing UBS (London Branch) and UBS Global Asset Management (UK) in a long - running dispute with German water company Kommunale Wasserwerke Leipzig, relating to a series of bespoke structured finance transactions.

Phillip Ashley Qualified: 2004 Made partner: 2014 Key cases: Acting in significant High Court disputes for a variety of major oil companies, including GdF Suez, Shell and Premier Oil (concerning assets in UK); acting on one of the UK's highest profile High Court oil and gas disputes, between subsidiaries of ConocoPhillips and Centrica relating to the purported termination of transportation and processing services for a $ 700m development by ConocoPhillips.

Notably, Price played a key role in advising on the General Electric Company's sale of most of GE Capital's assets, and in representing the sellers when both the NHL Dallas Stars franchise and MLB Texas Rangers franchise went through their respective bankruptcy and auction proceedings.

The survey shows that 82 percent of companies now use digital certificates and encryption keys to protect digital assets and to secure sensitive system communications.

Advising the administrators of Universal Engineering Limited, a specialist engineering company involved in the production of equipment used in deep sea oil drilling, in the realisation of key physical and real estate assets in order to repay secured and unsecured creditors.

According to Outside Counsel's 2007 In - House tech survey, more companies are leveraging technology as a key strategic asset.