Ensuring that the carbon footprint of edie's delegate travel is balanced with investment into the Gyapa Stoves project, sends the message, adopted by sustainability leaders, that the environmental
costs of business operations must be accounted for.»
The jobholder also has to contribute for reducing
cost of business operations, modifying existing system, and developing new system to improve work efficiency.
Not exact matches
Such statements include those regarding our expectations as to future: financial position, liquidity, cash flows and results
of operations;
business prospects; transactions and projects; operating
costs;
operations and operational results including capital investment and expected VCI; and budgets.
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.
The order «hinders the ability
of American companies to attract talented employees, increases
costs imposed on
business, makes it more difficult for American firms to compete in the international marketplace, and gives global enterprises a new, significant incentive to build
operations — and hire new employees — outside the United States,» according to the brief.
Your
business plan should include a mission statement, a company summary, an executive summary, a service or product offerings, a description
of a target market, financial projections and the
cost of the
operation.
With years
of on hands on experience, our team has created a simple
operation with the one
of the lowest initial investment
costs in the
business.
«When our customers see we do add value to their
operations and reduce
costs or drive efficiencies, it is a relatively easy sell to offer that client additional services in other areas
of their
business,» explains Wills.
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.
Cost of goods has to be accounted for in the
operations of a
business.
Private equity firms have been keen investors in
businesses that help companies cut
costs by outsourcing large parts
of their administrative functions, since such
operations can generate strong cash flows.
«We improved our
costs and earnings to emerge as a financially stronger
business, with cash from continuing
operations of $ 1.5 billion and free cash flow
of $ 341 million,» president and CEO Gary J. Goldberg said in the company's 2014 annual report.
A basic
business budget contains four major numbers: projected sales and revenue; projected total
costs of achieving that level
of sales and revenue; the profit or loss from
operations based on the two numbers above; and the cumulative total
of profits and losses over time.
«The mobile phone
business has matured, margins have compressed and the
cost of operations in our mobile standalone stores is higher than in our big box stores,» CEO Hubert Joly wrote to employees.
If Avigilon could persuade customers its systems are actually
business tools, the
cost of purchasing them might be shared by
operations, human resources and other budgets.
Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: (1) worldwide economic, political, and capital markets conditions and other factors beyond the Company's control, including natural and other disasters or climate change affecting the
operations of the Company or its customers and suppliers; (2) the Company's credit ratings and its
cost of capital; (3) competitive conditions and customer preferences; (4) foreign currency exchange rates and fluctuations in those rates; (5) the timing and market acceptance
of new product offerings; (6) the availability and
cost of purchased components, compounds, raw materials and energy (including oil and natural gas and their derivatives) due to shortages, increased demand or supply interruptions (including those caused by natural and other disasters and other events); (7) the impact
of acquisitions, strategic alliances, divestitures, and other unusual events resulting from portfolio management actions and other evolving
business strategies, and possible organizational restructuring; (8) generating fewer productivity improvements than estimated; (9) unanticipated problems or delays with the phased implementation
of a global enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, or security breaches and other disruptions to the Company's information technology infrastructure; (10) financial market risks that may affect the Company's funding obligations under defined benefit pension and postretirement plans; and (11) legal proceedings, including significant developments that could occur in the legal and regulatory proceedings described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2017, and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10 - Q (the «Reports»).
«Fast forward to 2018 and the mobile phone
business has matured, margins have compressed and the
cost of operations in our mobile standalone stores is higher than in our big box stores,» Joly said.
The firm's 2017 edition
of its annual cybersecurity report entitled «Cybersecurity Report: Chief Security Officers Reveal True
Cost of Breaches And The Actions That Organizations Are Taking,» provides insights based on threat intelligence gathered by Cisco's security experts, combined with input from nearly 3,000 Chief Security Officers (CSOs) and other security
operations leaders from
businesses in 13 countries.
By doubling up the magazine's
operations with those
of his trade - publishing
business, which generates $ 2 million in revenues and employs 19, he saved time and the
costs of office space, equipment and personnel.
«However, the aggregate increase in labor
cost is lower because classifying team members as employees improves retention and enables us to train them, increasing their efficiency,» Munchery's VP
of operations, Kris Fredrickson told
Business Insider in July.
We exclude these transaction and integration expenses because we believe these expenses have no direct correlation to the
operation of our
business, and because we believe that the non-GAAP financial measures excluding these
costs provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our operational performance and liquidity.
As
operations become more complex for companies doing
business both online and in store, out -
of - stocks, overstocks and returns are
costing retailers $ 1.75 trillion a year — a number that's only moving higher.
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.
For example, the expected timing and likelihood
of completion
of the proposed merger, including the timing, receipt and terms and conditions
of any required governmental and regulatory approvals
of the proposed merger that could reduce anticipated benefits or cause the parties to abandon the transaction, the ability to successfully integrate the
businesses, the occurrence
of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination
of the merger agreement, the possibility that Kraft shareholders may not approve the merger agreement, the risk that the parties may not be able to satisfy the conditions to the proposed transaction in a timely manner or at all, risks related to disruption
of management time from ongoing
business operations due to the proposed transaction, the risk that any announcements relating to the proposed transaction could have adverse effects on the market price
of Kraft's common stock, and the risk that the proposed transaction and its announcement could have an adverse effect on the ability
of Kraft and Heinz to retain customers and retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with their suppliers and customers and on their operating results and
businesses generally, problems may arise in successfully integrating the
businesses of the companies, which may result in the combined company not operating as effectively and efficiently as expected, the combined company may be unable to achieve
cost - cutting synergies or it may take longer than expected to achieve those synergies, and other factors.
Because they offer a dispassionate pair
of eyes and can look at your
business without the distractions
of day - to - day
business operations, they may recognize trends in production
costs, inventory
costs, or other areas
of your
business that you might not notice in the heat
of battle.
He said that in some
of Munchery's most mature markets, including the San Francisco Bay Area, the
business is contribution - margin positive, meaning Munchery brings in more revenue than what the company is spending on local
operations, food, real estate, and delivery
costs.
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.
Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical
costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the impact
of modifications to our
operations and processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits
of such transactions, including with respect to the Merger; the substantial level
of government regulation over our
business and the potential effects
of new laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations; the outcome
of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security
of our information technology and other
business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts
of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits
of the Merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration
of the
businesses of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected
costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion
of management's attention from ongoing
business operations and opportunities during the pendency
of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability
of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects on the
businesses as a result
of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section
of www.cigna.com as well as on Express Scripts» most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section
of www.express-scripts.com.
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.
But here's the thing: while a dream and the dollars needed for startup
costs will get you on the road, staying the course for SMB success means cultivating the necessary traits to run the day - to - day
operations of your
business.
The International segment reported a loss from continuing
operations before income taxes
of $ 1.3 million on a US GAAP basis and an underlying pretax loss
of $ 1.0 million in the fourth quarter, versus a loss
of $ 5.1 million for both measures a year ago, driven by the addition
of the Miller brands, volume growth and positive pricing in Latin America and Australia,
cost savings in MG&A, and cycling the substantial restructure
of our China
business in 2015.
Thousands
of companies, from one - person home - based
businesses on up to major corporations employing thousands
of people, are creating reliable and profitable new revenue streams and slashing
costs with green initiatives in every facet
of their
operations and marketing.
Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward - looking statements, including, without limitation: BlackBerry's ability to enhance its current products and services, or develop new products and services in a timely manner or at competitive prices, including risks related to new product introductions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to mitigate the impact
of the anticipated decline in BlackBerry's infrastructure access fees on its consolidated revenue by developing an integrated services and software offering; intense competition, rapid change and significant strategic alliances within BlackBerry's industry; BlackBerry's reliance on carrier partners and distributors; risks associated with BlackBerry's foreign
operations, including risks related to recent political and economic developments in Venezuela and the impact
of foreign currency restrictions; risks relating to network disruptions and other
business interruptions, including
costs, potential liabilities, lost revenues and reputational damage associated with service interruptions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to implement and to realize the anticipated benefits
of its CORE program; BlackBerry's ability to maintain or increase its cash balance; security risks; BlackBerry's ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks related to intellectual property rights; BlackBerry's ability to expand and manage BlackBerry (R) World (TM); risks related to the collection, storage, transmission, use and disclosure
of confidential and personal information;
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.
Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward - looking statements, including, without limitation: BlackBerry's ability to enhance its current products and services, or develop new products and services in a timely manner or at competitive prices, including risks related to new product introductions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to mitigate the impact
of the anticipated decline in BlackBerry's infrastructure access fees on its consolidated revenue by developing an integrated services and software offering; intense competition, rapid change and significant strategic alliances within BlackBerry's industry; BlackBerry's reliance on carrier partners and distributors; risks associated with BlackBerry's foreign
operations, including risks related to recent political and economic developments in Venezuela and the impact
of foreign currency restrictions; risks relating to network disruptions and other
business interruptions, including
costs, potential liabilities, lost revenues and reputational damage associated with service interruptions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to implement and to realize the anticipated benefits
of its CORE program; BlackBerry's ability to maintain or increase its cash balance; security risks; BlackBerry's ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks related to intellectual property rights; BlackBerry's ability to expand and manage BlackBerry ® World ™; risks related to the collection, storage, transmission, use and disclosure
of confidential and personal information; BlackBerry's ability to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance on suppliers
of functional components for its products and risks relating to its supply chain; BlackBerry's ability to obtain rights to use software or components supplied by third parties; BlackBerry's ability to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related to government regulations, including regulations relating to encryption technology; BlackBerry's ability to continue to adapt to recent board and management changes and headcount reductions; reliance on strategic alliances with third - party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; BlackBerry's reliance on third - party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities in BlackBerry's products; risks related to litigation, including litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's practice
of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating to the impairment
of intangible assets recorded on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks as a result
of actions
of activist shareholders; government regulation
of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related to economic and geopolitical conditions; risks associated with acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and difficulties in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry.
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income / (loss) from continuing
operations before interest expense, other expense / (income), net, provision for / (benefit from) income taxes; in addition to these adjustments, the Company excludes, when they occur, the impacts
of depreciation and amortization (excluding integration and restructuring expenses)(including amortization
of postretirement benefit plans prior service credits), integration and restructuring expenses, merger
costs, unrealized losses / (gains) on commodity hedges, impairment losses, losses / (gains) on the sale
of a
business, nonmonetary currency devaluation (e.g., remeasurement gains and losses), and equity award compensation expense (excluding integration and restructuring expenses).
These risks and uncertainties include food safety and food - borne illness concerns; litigation; unfavorable publicity; federal, state and local regulation
of our
business including health care reform, labor and insurance
costs; technology failures; failure to execute a
business continuity plan following a disaster; health concerns including virus outbreaks; the intensely competitive nature
of the restaurant industry; factors impacting our ability to drive sales growth; the impact
of indebtedness we incurred in the RARE acquisition; our plans to expand our newer brands like Bahama Breeze and Seasons 52; our ability to successfully integrate Eddie V's restaurant
operations; a lack
of suitable new restaurant locations; higher - than - anticipated
costs to open, close or remodel restaurants; increased advertising and marketing
costs; a failure to develop and recruit effective leaders; the price and availability
of key food products and utilities; shortages or interruptions in the delivery
of food and other products; volatility in the market value
of derivatives; general macroeconomic factors, including unemployment and interest rates; disruptions in the financial markets; risk
of doing
business with franchisees and vendors in foreign markets; failure to protect our service marks or other intellectual property; a possible impairment in the carrying value
of our goodwill or other intangible assets; a failure
of our internal controls over financial reporting or changes in accounting standards; and other factors and uncertainties discussed from time to time in reports filed by Darden with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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.
Examples
of costs that major airlines have excluded in calculating their mainline CASM include the
costs of regional airline
operations provided by their partners or regional operating subsidiaries,
costs of ancillary
businesses such as aircraft maintenance and third - party staffing services provided to other airlines and certain restructuring or nonrecurring items.
And as long as we can break even in our insurance underwriting - which we have done, on the average, during our 32 years in the
business - the
cost of the float developed from that
operation is zero.
Whether you are opening a restaurant franchise, a fitness center, or a pet grooming
business — any
operation that has a physical location needs to budget for the added
cost of insurance.
However, regulated
operations may increase the
cost of business.
Leasing also gives you an opportunity to upgrade your equipment at less
cost, and it frees up working capital you need in the day - to - day
operations of your
business.
Due to the high
costs of purchasing equipment and property, many
businesses enter lease contracts to rent these items and use them in daily
operations.
Your
costs will depend on factors such as: whether you include the Training Suite in the
operation of your Anytime Fitness center, how the
business is staffed, your sales and management skills, experience and
business acumen; local economic conditions; the local market for your services; competition; the ability to obtain favorable real estate and equipment rates.
Also, pre-startup is the right time to improve poor personal credit scores that can increase the
costs of small
business loans, equipment leases, credit card processing services for e-commerce
operations and more.
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.
Mr Clarke said it appeared the private equity owners had done a very good job
of stripping out
costs, which had diminished the appeal
of that
business to Treasury, along with the fact that Accolade's
operations competed mainly in the lower - priced, commercial wines segment.
Reflecting on the second - half
of the financial year Fonterra said it returned its Australian
operations to profitability by taking out
costs, reducing working capital and divesting non-core
business assets, including shares in Bega Cheese and Dairy technology Services.