Not exact matches
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.
It is possible there is enough
of a
demand for «green» debt investments that the province can sell this debt for a
higher price than it would get for non-green bonds, thereby reducing their borrowing
costs.
We then use that to build out two additional scenarios: one assuming a doubling
of the current minimum wage plus factoring in the
cost of fire and building safety improvements based on data from the Worker Rights Consortium; and another using a «living wage» figure from the East Asia labour organization Asia Floor Wage, which is considered at the
high end
of labour reform
demands.
New bond investors would probably
demand a
higher return to compensate for the added
costs of investing in bond funds.
The increased
cost at the pump is due to
higher demand, the lingering effect
of Hurricane Harvey, OPEC production cuts and unrest in the Middle East, according to experts.
This can happen for a variety
of reasons, including due to
high costs matched by a limited number
of health providers able to meet employee
demand — if they even take an employee's insurance.
He reasoned that labor
costs must be low and, because
of the abundance
of straw wrappers,
demand must be
high.
Actual results, including with respect to our targets and prospects, could differ materially due to a number
of factors, including the risk that we may not obtain sufficient orders to achieve our targeted revenues; price competition in key markets; the risk that we or our channel partners are not able to develop and expand customer bases and accurately anticipate
demand from end customers, which can result in increased inventory and reduced orders as we experience wide fluctuations in supply and
demand; the risk that our commercial Lighting Products results will continue to suffer if new issues arise regarding issues related to product quality for this business; the risk that we may experience production difficulties that preclude us from shipping sufficient quantities to meet customer orders or that result in
higher production
costs and lower margins; our ability to lower
costs; the risk that our results will suffer if we are unable to balance fluctuations in customer
demand and capacity, including bringing on additional capacity on a timely basis to meet customer
demand; the risk that longer manufacturing lead times may cause customers to fulfill their orders with a competitor's products instead; the risk that the economic and political uncertainty caused by the proposed tariffs by the United States on Chinese goods, and any corresponding Chinese tariffs in response, may negatively impact
demand for our products; product mix; risks associated with the ramp - up
of production
of our new products, and our entry into new business channels different from those in which we have historically operated; the risk that customers do not maintain their favorable perception
of our brand and products, resulting in lower
demand for our products; the risk that our products fail to perform or fail to meet customer requirements or expectations, resulting in significant additional
costs, including
costs associated with warranty returns or the potential recall
of our products; ongoing uncertainty in global economic conditions, infrastructure development or customer
demand that could negatively affect product
demand, collectability
of receivables and other related matters as consumers and businesses may defer purchases or payments, or default on payments; risks resulting from the concentration
of our business among few customers, including the risk that customers may reduce or cancel orders or fail to honor purchase commitments; the risk that we are not able to enter into acceptable contractual arrangements with the significant customers
of the acquired Infineon RF Power business or otherwise not fully realize anticipated benefits
of the transaction; the risk that retail customers may alter promotional pricing, increase promotion
of a competitor's products over our products or reduce their inventory levels, all
of which could negatively affect product
demand; the risk that our investments may experience periods
of significant stock price volatility causing us to recognize fair value losses on our investment; the risk posed by managing an increasingly complex supply chain that has the ability to supply a sufficient quantity
of raw materials, subsystems and finished products with the required specifications and quality; the risk we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if our goodwill or amortizable assets become impaired; risks relating to confidential information theft or misuse, including through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusion; our ability to complete development and commercialization
of products under development, such as our pipeline
of Wolfspeed products, improved LED chips, LED components, and LED lighting products risks related to our multi-year warranty periods for LED lighting products; risks associated with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or investments generally; the rapid development
of new technology and competing products that may impair
demand or render our products obsolete; the potential lack
of customer acceptance for our products; risks associated with ongoing litigation; and other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2017, and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.
While lower crude prices mean cheaper gasoline in the U.S., which should spur
demand, that's not so much the case in other countries, where taxes represent a
higher portion
of the
cost of gas (as in Europe).
The non-monetary
costs of energy production now loom so large that governments are stuck in policy gridlock, unable to approve any new option that could help meet rising
demand — with results ranging from
higher gasoline prices to the rolling blackouts that Japan is now experiencing.
This speaks to yet another
cost of having children: Mothers are often pushed out
of careers or «opt out,» based on
high demands of balancing family and work - life balance.
These risks include, in no particular order, the following: the trends toward more
high - definition, on -
demand and anytime, anywhere video will not continue to develop at its current pace or will expire; the possibility that our products will not generate sales that are commensurate with our expectations or that our
cost of revenue or operating expenses may exceed our expectations; the mix
of products and services sold in various geographies and the effect it has on gross margins; delays or decreases in capital spending in the cable, satellite, telco, broadcast and media industries; customer concentration and consolidation; the impact
of general economic conditions on our sales and operations; our ability to develop new and enhanced products in a timely manner and market acceptance
of our new or existing products; losses
of one or more key customers; risks associated with our international operations; exchange rate fluctuations
of the currencies in which we conduct business; risks associated with our CableOS ™ and VOS ™ product solutions; dependence on market acceptance
of various types
of broadband services, on the adoption
of new broadband technologies and on broadband industry trends; inventory management; the lack
of timely availability
of parts or raw materials necessary to produce our products; the impact
of increases in the prices
of raw materials and oil; the effect
of competition, on both revenue and gross margins; difficulties associated with rapid technological changes in our markets; risks associated with unpredictable sales cycles; our dependence on contract manufacturers and sole or limited source suppliers; and the effect on our business
of natural disasters.
In the past the Saudi's would cut output to keep prices
high, but with Chinese
demand weakening the Saudi's are using this as an opportunity to put non-conventional
high cost producers out
of business, says Timmer.
Real interest rates, which subtract inflation from the nominal rate to show the true
cost of borrowing, soared as
high as 8 % in the aftermath, as
demand for goods and services evaporated and prices tumbled.
Designed to provide exceptional service for
high - priority, on -
demand goods, DP World Cargospeed systems will deliver freight at the speed
of flight and closer to the
cost of trucking.»
The CPM Group anticipates palladium
demand to reach an all - time
high this year, up 3 percent from last year, on tightened emissions standards and the purchase
of larger cars and trucks in the U.S. on lower fuel
costs.
Novo Nordisk: Insulin price increases are a result
of higher demand; company sells a lower -
cost alternative.
Such restrictions could materially raise the
cost of intermediation and increase the risk that the
demand for
high - quality collateral exceeded supply.
Precious and Industrial Metals Inflation concerns, geopolitical tensions and interest - rate levels, especially real yields, contributed to a 1.7 % rise in the spot price
of gold (to US$ 1,325 per troy ounce), as did swings in the US dollar.1 Gold prices traded within the US$ 1,305 — 1,360 range throughout the period, reached 18 - month
highs in March and capped their third straight quarterly gain, a feat not seen since 2011.1 Haven
demand was a key support as exchange - traded gold holdings
of 2,269 metric tons (mt) neared a five - year
high.1 The Fed is widely expected to boost borrowing
costs, and investors have been carefully watching the central bank's statements to see whether it targets more rate increases in 2018 than previously projected.
Both all - time
highs are being fueled by steady
demand from move - up buyers coupled with the rising
costs of land, labor and materials.
She's actually thinking about teaching in Central America, where there's
high demand for English - speaking teachers and the pay relative to the
cost -
of - living is much
higher:
The
demand for data requires wide channel allocations which is available in
high frequency bands where the
cost of infrastructure is
high.
To curb the crazy growth
of higher education
costs demands less, not more,
of Uncle Sam's involvement.
While Basic Energy Service reemerged from bankruptcy at the end
of last year with a more sustainable
cost structure and improved balance sheet, it needs
higher oil prices to thrive, because those prices will drive customer
demand for its services.
Production
costs have increased over the past half year, as a result
of higher raw materials prices, largely reflecting a period
of strong domestic and international
demand.
It means more rock has to be processed to get the same amount
of copper and adds to production
costs for a mineral perceived to be in
high demand as the world shifts to greater electrification.
Market contacts have reported that it also reflects the relatively
high level
of swap rates — a common benchmark for price - makers» funding
costs — for reasons related more to the
demand for funds than to credit concerns.
However, while
cost of living for many daily needs and activities are lower than other major cities, housing prices in Kansas City are definitely on the rise and
demand is
high.
During periods
of inflation, workers often
demand raises which leads to
higher costs for business which, in a self - reinforcing cycle, results in even
higher rates
of inflation.
Also, if domestic economic activity and
demand were to be even stronger than expected, given the existing strength
of the labour market, upward pressure on labour
costs could emerge, eventually pushing inflation
higher.
Inflation in the non-traded sector
of the economy remains relatively
high, at over 4 per cent, reflecting the overall strength
of the domestic economy, strong
demand conditions in the housing sector and continuing
cost pressures in some service industries.
B.C. faces some
of the
highest childcare
costs in the country and increased supply can only bring these down if they outpace growth in
demand.
In contrast, inflation in the domestically oriented sectors
of the economy has continued at a
higher rate, with the non-traded component
of the CPI increasing by around 4 per cent over the latest year, reflecting ongoing growth in
costs and strong domestic
demand pressures.
Tariffs imposed on China would have the same effect as a tax on suppliers, increasing suppliers»
costs and leading to
higher prices, suppressed
demand, lower production and decreased efficiency, said Roger Kashlak, a professor
of international business at Loyola University Maryland's Sellinger School
of Business.
The low
costs of factory production labor and poor quality model allows stores to produce at a
high volume, stay in front
of trends and keep a
demand on cheap, unsustainable clothing.
The language
of «
cost» and «price» and sacrifice would describe something very real, but we would not think that Love was therefore something cold and punitive in
demanding such a
high price to be true to itself.
The
cost of equipment in some fields, such as
high - energy physics, and the new role
of the government in providing support
demand the advance programming
of research.
The fact
of the matter is that the Church should spend more time protesting the
higher costs of insurance, the
higher costs of higher education, the inequities in K - 12 education,
demand that physical and mental abuses stop, and let GOD be the judge
of a woman's right to care for her own body... On a theological note... where in the Apostle's Creed (summary
of catholic doctrine) does it mention anything about contraception anyway?
Chinese importers
of popular Australian food, dairy and healthcare brands are worried about the lack
of clarity in the new regulations, but believe the changes will likely result in significantly
higher logistics
costs being passed on to Chinese consumers, potentially denting
demand.
For Danone, which last month unveiled plans for $ 1bn
of cost cuts by 2020 to address a squeeze from
higher milk prices and «volatile» economic conditions, the WhiteWave acquisition — its largest in a decade — will help it tap into consumer
demands for healthier eating.
However, consumers in countries with well developed organic sectors do pay a premium for organic goods, mainly because
of higher consumer
demand, more rigorous production standards, and the
costs of certification, among other reasons.
In this study, and in opposition to findings elsewhere,
higher levels
of social support were associated with greater depressive symptomatology, leading researchers to speculate that for low - income men the perceived
costs of reciprocity may have deterred them from utilizing available support; or that peer groups may have influenced their alcohol or drug use, or placed
demands on their resources (Anderson et al, 2005).
As far as the
cost of organic foods going down, once it becomes more available; there you go with the naitivite, again; the law
of supply and
demand says otherwise (
high demand = no lower prices).
The jolt in
demand for government - subsidized meals comes as many school programs are struggling to balance their food service budgets because
of higher costs and a decline in paying customers, school nutrition advocates said.
He explained that the
high cost of steel products was not due to
high dollar
demand but the
cost of procuring scrap iron which he said is among the items being taken out
of the country.
«Whilst we welcome the government's commitment to tackle our housing crisis, today's announcement falls far short
of the quarter
of a million new homes we need each year just to meet
demand... We are concerned that schemes to help first - time buyers and council tenants will simply encourage people to overextend themselves, while doing nothing to address the sky -
high cost of housing.»
Most
of the time, however, governments are unwilling to permit
high unemployment, due to the demonstrated social effects, the economic underperformance it reflects and the public
cost in terms
of benefit payments it
demands.
Construction experienced the
highest rate
of insolvencies
of any industry in the second quarter, a sure sign that weak
demand, extremely competitive pricing and rising
costs are all having a destructive effect on the industry which will continue to be felt for years to come.»
As previously mentioned, the restoration requests are grouped starting with the most urgently needed to prevent future library closings, and progressing through a series
of service restorations that will allow the downsized Buffalo and Erie County Public Library System to meet continued
high public
demand for service at a modest
cost.
These proposals are grouped, starting with the most urgently needed to prevent future library closings, and progressing through a series
of service restorations that will allow the downsized Buffalo and Erie County Public Library System to meet continued
high public
demand for service at a
cost that would still be down to approximately what the taxpayers provided in 1999.