Sentences with phrase «competitive on a cost basis»

At that point, alternative fuels become much more competitive on a cost basis.

And at that price, there's no chance nuclear would be competitive on a cost basis with natural gas or renewable energy.

Not exact matches

Forward - looking statements may include, among others, statements concerning our projected adjusted income (loss) from operations outlook for 2018, on both a consolidated and segment basis; projected total revenue growth and global medical customer growth, each over year end 2017; projected growth beyond 2018; projected medical care and operating expense ratios and medical cost trends; our projected consolidated adjusted tax rate; future financial or operating performance, including our ability to deliver personalized and innovative solutions for our customers and clients; future growth, business strategy, strategic or operational initiatives; economic, regulatory or competitive environments, particularly with respect to the pace and extent of change in these areas; financing or capital deployment plans and amounts available for future deployment; our prospects for growth in the coming years; the proposed merger (the «Merger») with Express Scripts Holding Company («Express Scripts») and other statements regarding Cigna's future beliefs, expectations, plans, intentions, financial condition or performance.

«To put it bluntly, it will be very difficult for any of the new operators (Wind Mobile, Mobilicity, Videotron et al) to continue their targeted marketing campaigns based on highly competitive prices when a larger incumbent player is the one controlling their costs and defining what they can, and can not, do.»

If we can not proportionately decrease our cost structure on a timely basis in response to competitive price pressures, our gross margin and, therefore, our profitability could be adversely affected.

Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by forward - looking statements based on a number of factors, including, without limitation: (1) risks related to the consummation of the Merger, including the risks that (a) the Merger may not be consummated within the anticipated time period, or at all, (b) the parties may fail to obtain shareholder approval of the Merger Agreement, (c) the parties may fail to secure the termination or expiration of any waiting period applicable under the HSR Act, (d) other conditions to the consummation of the Merger under the Merger Agreement may not be satisfied, (e) all or part of Arby's financing may not become available, and (f) the significant limitations on remedies contained in the Merger Agreement may limit or entirely prevent BWW from specifically enforcing Arby's obligations under the Merger Agreement or recovering damages for any breach by Arby's; (2) the effects that any termination of the Merger Agreement may have on BWW or its business, including the risks that (a) BWW's stock price may decline significantly if the Merger is not completed, (b) the Merger Agreement may be terminated in circumstances requiring BWW to pay Arby's a termination fee of $ 74 million, or (c) the circumstances of the termination, including the possible imposition of a 12 - month tail period during which the termination fee could be payable upon certain subsequent transactions, may have a chilling effect on alternatives to the Merger; (3) the effects that the announcement or pendency of the Merger may have on BWW and its business, including the risks that as a result (a) BWW's business, operating results or stock price may suffer, (b) BWW's current plans and operations may be disrupted, (c) BWW's ability to retain or recruit key employees may be adversely affected, (d) BWW's business relationships (including, customers, franchisees and suppliers) may be adversely affected, or (e) BWW's management's or employees» attention may be diverted from other important matters; (4) the effect of limitations that the Merger Agreement places on BWW's ability to operate its business, return capital to shareholders or engage in alternative transactions; (5) the nature, cost and outcome of pending and future litigation and other legal proceedings, including any such proceedings related to the Merger and instituted against BWW and others; (6) the risk that the Merger and related transactions may involve unexpected costs, liabilities or delays; (7) other economic, business, competitive, legal, regulatory, and / or tax factors; and (8) other factors described under the heading «Risk Factors» in Part I, Item 1A of BWW's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended December 25, 2016, as updated or supplemented by subsequent reports that BWW has filed or files with the SEC.

If we can not proportionately decrease our cost structure (apart from research and development expenses) on a timely basis in response to competitive price pressures, our gross margin and, therefore, our profitability could be adversely affected.

While the above are mere examples, and many variables would affect successful export contracts (including competitive pricing, transportation costs, import tariffs, etc), successful exporting to new markets is based on the following facts:

We have a long way to go in our quest to create plant - based meat that is both taste - and cost - competitive with animal - based meat, and we believe that resources spent on getting us there are resources very well spent.»

We [achieve our mission] by harnessing the power of markets and food technology to create alternatives to industrial animal agriculture that are delicious, cost competitive, and convenient -LSB-...] Fifteen years ago, plant - based milk represented roughly 0 % of the milk market; now it is at 10 % -LSB-...] GFI is laser - focused on replicating (and exceeding!)

«When GFI's scientists started working on this issue in June 2016, Friedrich told them explicitly that GFI does not need to promote clean meat — if we think it can not become cost - competitive with the products of industrial animal agriculture then we should stop promoting it and focus on plant - based meat.»

We have a long way to go in our quest to create plant - based meat that is both taste - and cost - competitive with animal - based meat, and we believe that resources spent on getting us there are resources very well spent.»

To help achieve the Governor's goal of encouraging efficiency and results, the Executive Budget allocates $ 250 million to be awarded on a competitive basis to school districts that demonstrate significant improvement in their student performance outcomes and another $ 250 million to be awarded on a competitive basis to school districts that undertake long - term structural changes which reduce costs and improve efficiency.

They concluded that it could be feasible to produce hydrogen in factory - scale electrolysis facilities at costs ranging from $ 1.60 and $ 10.40 per kilogram — competitive at the low end with current practices based on methane — though some of their assumptions were based on new plant designs and materials.

The sequencing centers were selected through a competitive, peer - reviewed process based on scientific merit of each center's application, as well as costs and efficiency.

However, its price is actually quite competitive with other supercars from Porsche and Audi, with the 911 Turbo and the R8 V10 both costing significantly more than the AMG GT S. Next year, Mercedes - Benz plans on introducing the base AMG GT, which should be cheaper than the S version on sale today.Strengths of this model include Lots of power, comfortable highway cruising, excellent handling, and eye - catching stylingWe pride ourselves with over 100 + years combined experience in the automotive industry, you'll get just that, Excellent Customer Service and a Simple, Easy, Hassle Free Purchase Experience.

Likewise, there are no changes to pricing at base level, which continues at a competitive $ 28,590 plus on - road costs, although Elite models go up by $ 500.

In today's competitive business environment with shrinking margins it is possible to increase publishing volumes, produce multiple digital output formats and reduce your cost base without compromising on quality.

Risks and uncertainties include without limitation the effect of competitive and economic factors, and the Company's reaction to those factors, on consumer and business buying decisions with respect to the Company's products; continued competitive pressures in the marketplace; the ability of the Company to deliver to the marketplace and stimulate customer demand for new programs, products, and technological innovations on a timely basis; the effect that product introductions and transitions, changes in product pricing or mix, and / or increases in component costs could have on the Company's gross margin; the inventory risk associated with the Company's need to order or commit to order product components in advance of customer orders; the continued availability on acceptable terms, or at all, of certain components and services essential to the Company's business currently obtained by the Company from sole or limited sources; the effect that the Company's dependency on manufacturing and logistics services provided by third parties may have on the quality, quantity or cost of products manufactured or services rendered; risks associated with the Company's international operations; the Company's reliance on third - party intellectual property and digital content; the potential impact of a finding that the Company has infringed on the intellectual property rights of others; the Company's dependency on the performance of distributors, carriers and other resellers of the Company's products; the effect that product and service quality problems could have on the Company's sales and operating profits; the continued service and availability of key executives and employees; war, terrorism, public health issues, natural disasters, and other circumstances that could disrupt supply, delivery, or demand of products; and unfavorable results of other legal proceedings.

«We regularly review our rates and adjust them based on a number of factors, including the cost that TD pays to fund mortgages, and the competitive landscape,» spokeswoman Cheryl Ficker said of the changes which will be effective Thursday.

All this raises the question: if I'm reasonably assured of good long term returns with Graham's mechanical quant approach (based on extensive backtesting by multiple authors including Ben Graham, Tobias Carlisle, Joel Greenblatt, James Montier, etc.), then why would I jeopardize these reasonably assured good returns — and risk incurring unrecoverable opportunity costs over my limited lifespan — by following a concentrated approach that depends on subjective, accurate assessments of sustainable competitive advantage?

Job Description: Flexible schedule based on applicant's wants / needs (holiday, night, weekend work is required), Competitive pay, CE packages, IRA contributions, Relocation cost negotiable.

While it sounds great, car rentals are a very competitive market and the lowest cost provider constantly changes based on dates and location.

The very low cost of natural gas, now about one - fifth the cost of crude oil on an energy - equivalent basis, provides North America with a low - cost energy competitive advantage to rebuild our manufacturing industries.

On this basis and with the right regulatory frameworks, direct air capture could provide a reasonably cost - competitive climate solution in the near future.

The first projects using floating wind turbines are also now entering into operation, based on concepts widely deployed in the offshore oil and gas sector; cost - competitive floating technologies would widen the economic resource base for offshore electricity generation considerably.

«We're finding that it's competitive» on a cost basis, Duke Energy company spokesman Randy Wheeless has said of renewables.

(Sec. 133) Requires the Secretary to promulgate regulations establishing a program to distribute allowances to Indian tribes on a competitive basis for: (1) cost - effective energy efficiency programs for end - use consumers of electricity, natural gas, home heating oil, or propane; and (2) deployment of technologies to generate electricity from renewable energy resources.

However, recent regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency under the Clean Air Act threaten to upend the competitive markets that guarantee just and reasonable wholesale rates in many parts of the U.S. Those organized wholesale markets are based on using the least - cost generation to satisfy demand, whereas the EPA continues to impose tighter and more complex environmental constraints on the electricity generation sector.

In Sands» estimation, «natural gas prices would need to almost triple from the current levels of less than $ 3.00 / MMBtu for renewables to begin to be competitive on a total cost per megawatt - hour basis.»

Cost declines have made new wind competitive with fossil fuels, so a tariff based on new facilities would have lower pricing.

Subtitle G: Diesel Emissions Reduction -(Sec. 792) Instructs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to use: (1) 70 % of certain allocated funds to provide grants and low - cost revolving loans on a competitive basis to eligible entities to achieve prescribed reductions in diesel emissions; and (2) 30 % of certain allocated funds to support grant and loan programs administered by states that are designed to achieve similar diesel emission reductions.

Priority must be given to projects that: leverage non-state funds; are proposed by COU's with less than $ 5 million in annually retained utility credits; or that provide benefits to low - income communities, communities of color, and communities of indigenous people (provided these projects are competitive on an emission and cost basis with other proposals).

However, as more of the economy turns to one that is based on regenerative values, those investments are likely to become cost - competitive with current exploitative investments, thus generating greater profit and return on investment.

well his two base assumptions; price of fossil fuels increase making RE more competitive and then a price on emissions of CO2 rising the cost of non RE even more.

The challenge is to get the front - end capital cost of nuclear — or anything else — competitive with non-ccs coal on a global basis.

This strategy rests on the assumption that investments and follow - up can reduce the costs of renewable energy technologies and enable them to become competitive with conventional fossil fuel - based technologies.

The report (publication # CEC -300-2010-006) analyzes: implications of project finance on feed - in tariffs, feed - in tariffs application to competitive renewable energy zones and data requirements to determine a cost - based feed - in tariff.

While the fossil plant is competitive with wind power on the operating cost that assumes its depreciation is on a 100 % use basis.

Switching to a high percentage of wind power will raise domestic energy costs and make the US industries even less competitive against China / India who rely heavily on coal - based electricity.

Today's lithium - ion batteries make some electric cars cost - competitive with «comparable» gasmobiles my on a life of ownership basis.

For example, some firms have invested significant time and money in developing customized financial reporting producing performance metrics based on client billing, collection, realization, and costs associated with producing work — from task to timekeeper — then used those metrics to determine where the firm can offer more competitive alternative fee, or non-hourly, arrangements.

The main components to transform Cyprus into a regional fund centre of excellence are its strategic location, its stable and transparent political infrastructure, its modern legal system based on common law, its full compliance with EU and OECD standards for anti-money laundering and insider dealing, and its expert professional and financial services offered at a competitive cost.

Subscription pricing is also not based primarily on cost, but rather on «article volume; journal impact factor; journal usage; editorial processes; competitive considerations; and other revenue streams such as commercial contributions from advertising, reprints and supplements.»

But this approach becomes moot when pricing is not based on costs but rather on journal reputation and other competitive considerations.

The Tank Xtreme 5.0 that was released back in February currently costs $ 116.49 on Amazon and the new model is expected to be more expensive, but should still be priced in a competitive manner, just like the rest of the offerings from the Miami, Florida - based phone maker.

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Brand Marketing and Promotional Design — Selected Duties and Responsibilities Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude, and professionalism, while developing brand promotion strategies through the tactical assessment and analysis of target markets, clients, and consumers Manage all aspects of publication and promotional media design, including content development, pre-promotional material utilization, budgetary considerations, and deadline adherence Monitor all campaigns from initiation to completion, executing changes and modifications as needed to ensure program success Provide guidance and leadership with respect to marketing campaign strategy development, benchmarking, implementation, post-execution analysis, theme development, and process optimization Measure the success of marketing initiatives using data and related key metrics, ROI considerations, and related data, ensuring the maximization of competitive abilities while providing regular and ad - hoc reporting to both and clients Partner with advertising operations and other teams as needed to troubleshoot delivery issues and optimize campaign performance within the limits of available material and resource inventories as well as related logistical concerns Utilize talent among team with focused collaboration and the promotion of a performance - based environment leveraging individual talents for group benefit, soliciting creative materials from internal teams and external agencies per established specifications Screen and test submitted materials to ensure compliance with technical considerations and client specifications Address key client queries and resolve them in an expedited manner while communicating status updates across all teams, promoting sustained revenue growth through client retention, relationship development, and program success Meet and exceed all marketing targets while tracking progress versus established internal and external industry benchmarks, focusing on both revenue generation as well as cost control Maintain a strong working knowledge of products, services, and the respective marketplace, including pricing and regulatory trends, client requirements, competitor strategies, and product growth Act as a liaison between clients, vendors, sales and support staff, and executive management to ensure client satisfaction, timely implementation, and operational efficiency

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