Sentences with phrase «cost cutting expense»

The next big cost cutting expense is to simple cut your cable.

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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.

In June, a group of franchisees filed a lawsuit against parent company Restaurant Brands International, alleging cost cutting at the expense of franchisees.

Philips Lighting, the world's largest maker of lights, reported better - than - expected core fourth - quarter earnings on Friday, underpinned by cost - cutting and lower research and development expenses.

While I went cash only for all of my expenses (besides fixed costs), another option is to just use this strategy for areas you're trying to cut back on.

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.

And American Express, which has lived off corporate expense plans, is struggling as companies cut back costs.

And wages are among companies» largest expenses, which makes eliminating personnel an efficient way to cut costs.

Cenovus reported one - time severance costs of $ 43 million as it cut its staff count by 15 per cent in the first quarter, and a $ 59 - million non-cash expense for Calgary office space that exceeds current needs.

Printing is a huge expense for the small nonprofit, and cutting down on the paperwork could add up to significant cost savings.

Fearing major expenses furnishing and maintaining the massive warehouse the company moved into, Pallotta got crafty and came up with methods to cut costs and create a fun and modern office space.

Other cost pressures came from overblown expenses, expenses that, once Nikollaj opened the books, his employees were quick to find — and cut.

During most MBA programs, business school students read numerous case studies, evaluating the strategies of many different kinds of companies, analyzing the cost of bringing new product lines to market and novel methods to cut expenses.

When your business operates primarily online, you'll instantly cut our numerous expenses and start - up costs.

By charging many of your businesses day - to - day expenses onto a rewards credit card, you can earn either cash back, miles, or rewards points that can be used to cut costs.

For example, UJET claims that it helped parking reservation app SpotHero cut its telephone expenses in half and reduce the cost of training its agents.

In January 2009, as part of AMD's cost cutting efforts and with the goal of reducing operating expenses and AMD's break - even point, the Compensation Committee temporarily

Engineers can return their focus to the core product, finance teams are able to cut costs and gain visibility into usage by team and expense bucket, and CIOs can improve and optimize governance.

The plan the authors propose — cutting the business tax rate to 15 percent, allowing full expensing, offering a reduced rate on repatriation, and increasing infrastructure spending — could cost $ 5.5 trillion by our estimates.

Proponents of full expensing also suggest that bonus depreciation is a tax cut that pays for itself, citing dynamic revenue estimates that show increased economic activity will bring in more revenue than the provision costs.

Despite the cost of monthly student loan payments, many are spending just as much as their less - indebted counterparts, choosing instead to cut back on savings in favor of other expenses.

Consider taking on a roommate to split the cost or think about moving closer to work to cut down on extra expenses like gas.

In an effort to encourage investment, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act proposes to let businesses fully deduct («expense») 100 percent of the cost of certain investments and increase the amount that small businesses can expense (Section 179).

But as Lichtenfeld shows, you should also watch your expenses and cut your cost of living without cutting your standard of living.

Village officials are trying to control expenses by cutting staff as growing pension costs continue to gobble up local tax dollars.

Other options are available also such as going to a community college first to cut costs or working at the university to help pay college expenses.

The cuts will result in a $ 160 million expense for things like severance, among other costs in the fiscal second quarter, according to a filing that the company made with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Cost cuts helped in this area, but they weren't enough to offset quickly rising raw material expenses, so profitability declined slightly.

Mondelez Australia, which is shrinking Cadbury chocolate bars to cut costs, increased profit by 43 per cent last year after slashing expenses and booking a $ 30 million tax credit.

Koch said more Australians need to be proactive in scoring better deals to cut household costs on expenses including utility bills and insurance costs by comparing products and switching.

According to TD, the top ways parents pay for their summer fun are by saving ahead of time to account for the extra costs incurred over the summer (38 %), and cutting back on other expenses to fit the cost in to their budget (26 %).

Cut back on uniform expenses: One parent suggested eliminating separate home and away uniform jerseys and shorts (which can cost over $ 100 per set) and going instead to single reversible jerseys and plain gym shorts, saving at least a couple of thousand dollars.

They argue that alongside rising living expenses and cuts in the proportion of childcare costs covered by tax credits (from 80 to 70 %), the high price of childcare places makes returning to work economically challenging for many with the most to gain from paid work.

Instead we have come to a place where the thinking on birth is completely warped, it's not about healthy babies and healthy moms, it's about avoiding cesareans and cutting costs at a terrible expense.

You can cut vacation costs if you and your relatives agree to split the expenses.

Property value is increased and expenses are cut at a low cost.

Depending on the plan, insurance can cut medical costs and out - of - pocket expenses.

On one hand neither cutting costs at the expense of productivity nor throwing good money after bad without getting any return are sustainable strategies.

Perhaps the commonest view among academics studying government reform is the sceptical verdict that pressures for cost - cutting came at the expense of traditional administrative values — careful rule - application and consistency and fairness in handling cases.

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In releasing his plan, Faso — who as a member of the Assembly cut spending and championed proposals that led to real balanced budgets — called it a smart way to reduce costs, increase efficiencies and align New York with most other states in the nation that don't pass their Medicaid expenses down to county taxpayers.

-- Health care insurance windfall profit fee ($ 140 million): Health insurers are in line for big cuts to their expenses thanks to the federal tax overhaul, and Cuomo wants to slap a 14 - percent surcharge on profits to help cover the state's rising health care costs.

State leaders and Thruway officials in recent years have undertaken a number of cost - cutting measures, including staff layoffs and having the State Police budget absorb the cost of patrolling the toll roads, an expense that had previously been on the Thruway's books.

Despite Gov. Andrew Cuomo's prediction that making New York City responsible for a larger share of Medicaid expenses «won't cost New York City a penny,» his sizable state funding cut appeared largely intact at a hearing yesterday in Albany.

«In respect to expenses, I have advocated and worked hard since January 1, 2016 that we must cut overtime, consolidate and / or share services, have greater financial accountability and transparency, and worked to find new revenues and other cost cutting measures in the city,» Mantello said.

Faso says the state could handle the expense if Cuomo cut costs elsewhere or lowered Medicaid spending, which topped $ 28 billion last year according to the Kaiser Family Foundation, a health policy analysis group.

Cameron has made it clear that he wants to reduce the cost of politics and has set out plans to make the House of Commons «smaller and more efficient» by cutting the number of MPs by 10 % and publishing details of their expenses online.

The boom is attributed in part to cost - cutting by financial firms and lower non-compensation expenses, including legal settlements.

Operating costs cut by $ 200 million including workforce reductions and controlling travel and other expenses

Dipping into reserves for reoccurring expenses would rapidly deplete the savings previously built through cost - cutting initiatives.