Sentences with phrase «company is in the market»

Not exact matches

While Lyft never operated services in China, the complication adds heat to a U.S. market some say is winner - take - all, where one company has a valuation more than 10 times that of the other.

«Microsoft and Apple are similar in that they're global companies with the same ruthless pursuit of monetary goals, but the perception of Apple is still very different,» says Marcus Giesler, a marketing professor at the Schulich School of Business.

When Business Insider talked to CEO Joe Einhorn in March, he said that the company's international market is growing fast and that it now offers same - day delivery in more than 100 cities around the world.

«I think companies should probably go public earlier because the way they are built, they will have more success in the public market, so it's sort of a mixed bag.»

«What this has done is really allowed for more pools of money to be available to entrepreneurs, so that's the really big news about all of this,» says Geri Stengel, founder and president of Ventureneer, a digital media and market research company that, among other issues, specializes in crowdfunding.

Wrapify, based in San Francisco and launched in July, takes an idea that's long been in the marketplace — wrapping cars with company logos and marketing messages — and drives it into the 21st century.

The book, which focuses on how to bridge the chasms that occur in the transition from a market solely for innovators and early adopters to one that reaches a mainstream audience, proved to be my personal manual for building disruptive companies.

We obviously want to invest in companies that operate where the market is fully legal.

As an entire company, the Priceline Group was second last year worldwide in market share behind Expedia, Euromonitor data showed.

«In order to meet the growing challenge of a tough market last year, I was forced to consider alternative options to keep my business viable,» said Dr. Alan Glazier, the company's founder and CEO.

«Tech companies are helping redo central Market Street — it used to be our Skid Row,» San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee told a packed room at the TechCrunch Disrupt conference in September, drawing applause from the crowd.

It's encouraging to hear BlackRock (blk) CEO Larry Fink — whose company's $ 4 trillion of assets under management make it the 800 - pound gorilla in public markets — decry the short - term focus of many investors and call on companies to lay out a «strategic framework for long - term value creation.»

That also means Novartis will be taking on rival Gilead, which is the only other company to have an approved CAR - T therapy on the market (both received the regulatory green light in 2017).

The company has been struggling in the console market after the failed Wii U proved a drag on revenue.

But it doesn't appear there are enough consumer - friendly bells and whistles to sway Apple fans and the company is instead expected to focus on re-establishing its dominance in the corporate market.

What part was played in Volkswagen's wrongdoing by the fact that the companies engineers were apparently technically incapable of making good on the promises their marketing department was apparently intent on making?

He likes the company's focus on first - time homebuyers, which is a segment that's growing in the markets it's operating in.

The BlackBerry had been entrenched in the corporate world in North America for years before the company actively courted consumers, whereas it was already equipped with consumer - oriented features such as music and social networking capabilities when it entered new markets more recently.

It's carved out a niche in the market between local firms that do smaller residential or commercial projects and the highly integrated companies like PCL, Eastern, EllisDon and Hatch.

To that end, Blue Ant — named after a fictional marketing company in a William Gibson novel — is in the midst of a two - year buying spree that began with the acquisition of GlassBox TV, the venture - capital - backed firm that first caught MacMillan's eye back in 2011.

«If they eventually use this cash for something else, like investing in their own company or investing in other people's companies — not in stocks, but an actual company — then it's as optimal as investing in the stock market, or perhaps even moreso.»

Shell is listed on the London Stock Exchange with a market cap of 193 billion pounds — more than any other listed corporation on the exchange and one of the highest of any company in the world.

It would take a few years before Twitter's true power became clear, but its role in everything from political movements to how companies market themselves is undeniable.

For those in management, marketing, and sales at B2B tech companies, this book is a must - read.»

Erin Enriquez, who manages a Red Bull account for Terralever, says with Red Bull the company focused on the client's desire to be perceived as technologically forward in its online marketing.

Dell reasoned that going private was the only way to invest in the company's future, because the public markets do not respond kindly to any sort of investment that might eat away at company's near - term proft margins.

The disruption caused by Uber and other companies in markets such as Kenya and South Africa demonstrates this point: The digital dividend can be a potent force when companies harness it correctly.

Ubisoft, a mega-player in the industry, recently put out a third quarter earnings report, which pointed to growth opportunities in the $ 30 billion PC gaming market (according to the company), so it's a promising industry.

During the boom years, those companies were brought to market too soon and scattered their resources in a race against one another, she says.

First, the forecast: Market research firm eMarketer predicts further declines in net ad revenue from the company is it presumably continues its pending sale to Verizon.

In the U.S. a company would need 20 % of the market to be considered a top player.

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.

Take Uber, for example: The ride - sharing company has taken a foray into the world of food delivery, and the service — which, according to The New York Times, is available in 120 markets worldwide — sometimes earns more than Uber's original offering.

In Watsa's view, this is an irrational market reaction, given that RIM is a debt - free company which earned $ 19.9 - billion in its last fiscal yeaIn Watsa's view, this is an irrational market reaction, given that RIM is a debt - free company which earned $ 19.9 - billion in its last fiscal yeain its last fiscal year.

When companies choose to enter a new country and participate in the market, Cook said, they are subject to the laws and regulations of that country.

Henceforth, foreigners are able to buy controlling stakes in telecom companies, provided they have market shares lower than 10 %.

«Wrapify is a great concept, and moves to market very quickly,» says Kacie Jackson, a marketing manager at Petco, who said the company had vehicles on the road in less than two weeks.

As for General Motors and Ford, their plans were set in motion before Trump was elected, and the companies said the decisions were not influenced by politics but by market forces.

I'm not a big fan of the whole lean startup thing or even minimum viable products (MVPs) unless they've been previously market - validated, but there is a clear virtue in representing an initial solution which a company can quickly buy and bring to market — even if it's not comprehensive, industrial strength or the whole enchilada on Day One.

The company's now infamous Greek yogurt is netting more than $ 1 billion in annual sales — and it only went to market five years ago.

Your brand is the foundation for all your other marketing and messaging strategies, so changing it is literally going to affect everything else in your company.

«Because of our emphasis on the long - term, we may make decisions and weigh tradeoffs differently than some companies... We will continue to make investment decisions in light of long - term market leadership considerations rather than short - term profitability considerations or short - term Wall Street reactions... We aren't so bold as to claim that the above is the «right» investment philosophy, but it's ours, and we would be remiss if we weren't clear in the approach we have taken and will continue to take.»

The commercial drone market is nascent today — roughly a billion dollars in sales globally — but it's growing like mad, with many companies, Aeryon included, increasing sales by 100 % each year.

Lord Browne invested in Windward in 2016, since when he's been advising the company on strategy, including its push into London and the global marine insurance market.

The company is dominant in one of the world's biggest markets, and he says the West's concern over China's economic slowdown is an «overreaction.»

The latter company essentially defined the luxury comfort market in the U.S. (It was founded by a podiatrist turned designer, after all.)

Your should always strive to be the best company in your market.

Komisar: There are just too many companies carrying these [billion - dollar] valuations to be absorbed by the public markets or in private acquisitions.

Chinese tech giants are now outright acquiring or taking majority shares in overseas companies, such as Ctrip's (China's leading online travel agency and number two market leader in the world, second only to Priceline) acquisition of the UK's leading travel search site Skyscanner, Tencent's 93 % investment in U.S. - based gaming company Riot Games and 84 % investment in Finland - based gaming company Supercell, and Alibaba's 83 % stake in Southeast Asia's online shopping site Lazada.

«This was a company and a stock that could do no wrong for so long and it's a good reminder for investors that even the most pristine of stories in the stock markets can lose a bit of lustre over time,» said Craig Fehr, Canadian markets specialist at Edward Jones in St. Louis.