Not exact matches
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.
(Since e-books are growing so rapidly, an outright
decrease in sales would be a true disaster — imagine two boats on a fast - moving river, one going with the
current, and the other fighting it and being dragged more slowly along.)
Such statements reflect the
current views of Barnes & Noble with respect to future events, the outcome of which is subject to certain risks, including, among others, the general economic environment and consumer spending patterns,
decreased consumer demand for Barnes & Noble's products, low growth or declining
sales and net income due to various factors, possible disruptions
in Barnes & Noble's computer systems, telephone systems or supply chain, possible risks associated with data privacy, information security and intellectual property, possible work stoppages or increases
in labor costs, possible increases
in shipping rates or interruptions
in shipping service, effects of competition, possible risks that inventory
in channels of distribution may be larger than able to be sold, possible risks associated with changes
in the strategic direction of the device business, including possible reduction
in sales of content, accessories and other merchandise and other adverse financial impacts, possible risk that component parts will be rendered obsolete or otherwise not be able to be effectively utilized
in devices to be sold, possible risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, possible risk that returns from consumers or channels of distribution may be greater than estimated, the risk that digital
sales growth is less than expectations and the risk that it does not exceed the rate of investment spend, higher - than - anticipated store closing or relocation costs, higher interest rates, the performance of Barnes & Noble's online, digital and other initiatives, the success of Barnes & Noble's strategic investments, unanticipated increases
in merchandise, component or occupancy costs, unanticipated adverse litigation results or effects, product and component shortages, the potential adverse impact on the Company's businesses resulting from the Company's prior reviews of strategic alternatives and the potential separation of the Company's businesses, the risk that the transactions with Microsoft and Pearson do not achieve the expected benefits for the parties or impose costs on the Company
in excess of what the Company anticipates, including the risk that NOOK Media's applications are not commercially successful or that the expected distribution of those applications is not achieved, risks associated with the international expansion contemplated by the relationship with Microsoft, including that it is not successful or is delayed, the risk that NOOK Media is not able to perform its obligations under the Microsoft and Pearson commercial agreements and the consequences thereof, risks associated with the restatement contained
in, the delayed filing of, and the material weakness
in internal controls described
in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, risks associated with the SEC investigation disclosed
in the quarterly report on Form 10 - Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 26, 2013, risks associated with the ongoing efforts to rationalize the NOOK business and the expected costs and benefits of such efforts and associated risks and other factors which may be outside of Barnes & Noble's control, including those factors discussed
in detail
in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,»
in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, and
in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with the SEC.
Such statements reflect the
current views of Barnes & Noble with respect to future events, the outcome of which is subject to certain risks, including, among others, the effect of the proposed separation of NOOK Media, the general economic environment and consumer spending patterns,
decreased consumer demand for Barnes & Noble's products, low growth or declining
sales and net income due to various factors, possible disruptions
in Barnes & Noble's computer systems, telephone systems or supply chain, possible risks associated with data privacy, information security and intellectual property, possible work stoppages or increases
in labor costs, possible increases
in shipping rates or interruptions
in shipping service, effects of competition, possible risks that inventory
in channels of distribution may be larger than able to be sold, possible risks associated with changes
in the strategic direction of the device business, including possible reduction
in sales of content, accessories and other merchandise and other adverse financial impacts, possible risk that component parts will be rendered obsolete or otherwise not be able to be effectively utilized
in devices to be sold, possible risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, possible risk that returns from consumers or channels of distribution may be greater than estimated, the risk that digital
sales growth is less than expectations and the risk that it does not exceed the rate of investment spend, higher - than - anticipated store closing or relocation costs, higher interest rates, the performance of Barnes & Noble's online, digital and other initiatives, the success of Barnes & Noble's strategic investments, unanticipated increases
in merchandise, component or occupancy costs, unanticipated adverse litigation results or effects, product and component shortages, risks associated with the commercial agreement with Samsung, the potential adverse impact on the Company's businesses resulting from the Company's prior reviews of strategic alternatives and the potential separation of the Company's businesses (including with respect to the timing of the completion thereof), the risk that the transactions with Pearson and Samsung do not achieve the expected benefits for the parties or impose costs on the Company
in excess of what the Company anticipates, including the risk that NOOK Media's applications are not commercially successful or that the expected distribution of those applications is not achieved, risks associated with the international expansion previously undertaken, including any risks associated with a reduction of international operations following termination of the Microsoft commercial agreement, the risk that NOOK Media is not able to perform its obligations under the Pearson and Samsung commercial agreements and the consequences thereof, the risks associated with the termination of Microsoft commercial agreement, including potential customer losses, risks associated with the restatement contained
in, the delayed filing of, and the material weakness
in internal controls described
in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, risks associated with the SEC investigation disclosed
in the quarterly report on Form 10 - Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 26, 2013, risks associated with the ongoing efforts to rationalize the NOOK business and the expected costs and benefits of such efforts and associated risks and other factors which may be outside of Barnes & Noble's control, including those factors discussed
in detail
in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,»
in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended May 3, 2014, and
in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with the SEC.
Such statements reflect the
current views of Barnes & Noble with respect to future events, the outcome of which is subject to certain risks, including, among others, the general economic environment and consumer spending patterns,
decreased consumer demand for Barnes & Noble's products, low growth or declining
sales and net income due to various factors, including store closings, higher - than - anticipated or increasing costs, including with respect to store closings, relocation, occupancy (including
in connection with lease renewals) and labor costs, the effects of competition, the risk of insufficient access to financing to implement future business initiatives, risks associated with data privacy and information security, risks associated with Barnes & Noble's supply chain, including possible delays and disruptions and increases
in shipping rates, various risks associated with the digital business, including the possible loss of customers, declines
in digital content
sales, risks and costs associated with ongoing efforts to rationalize the digital business and the digital business not being able to perform its obligations under the Samsung commercial agreement and the consequences thereof, the risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, the performance of Barnes & Noble's initiatives including but not limited to its new store concept and e-commerce initiatives, unanticipated adverse litigation results or effects, potential infringement of Barnes & Noble's intellectual property by third parties or by Barnes & Noble of the intellectual property of third parties, and other factors, including those factors discussed
in detail
in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,»
in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2016, and
in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with the SEC.
At the
current sales rate, supply is at 5.7 months, which
decreased slightly due to the amount of new homes purchased
in November.
The month - of - supply
decreased in January when compared to January 2012:
Current inventory combined with the current pace of sales equates to a 3.81 - month supply of homes in Orlando right now, while there was a 5.35 - month supply in Januar
Current inventory combined with the
current pace of sales equates to a 3.81 - month supply of homes in Orlando right now, while there was a 5.35 - month supply in Januar
current pace of
sales equates to a 3.81 - month supply of homes
in Orlando right now, while there was a 5.35 - month supply
in January 2012.
The month - of - supply
decreased in October when compared to last month:
Current inventory combined with the current pace of sales equates to a 3.33 - month supply of homes in Orlando (there was a 3.52 - month supply in September
Current inventory combined with the
current pace of sales equates to a 3.33 - month supply of homes in Orlando (there was a 3.52 - month supply in September
current pace of
sales equates to a 3.33 - month supply of homes
in Orlando (there was a 3.52 - month supply
in September 2012).
Ryan discusses the death of Osama Bin Laden; Ryan reviews the economic news of the week; Ryan notices the correlation between increased home
sales and interest rate drops; Louis notes we can't expect the housing market to be supported by further
decreases in rates as they are already near historic lows; Ryan explains that interest rates change once every four hours; Ryan notes the difference between getting a quote and being locked
in to an interest rate; Ryan advises the importance of keeping
in touch with your mortgage lender; Louis notes that interest rates change a lot faster than home prices; Ryan notes that the consumer confidence was up, Ryan and Louis discuss the Fed's decision to keep interest rates where they are and to continue the $ 600 billion QE2 program; Ryan and Louis discuss the Fed's view that inflation is nascent; Louis notes that not only does the Fed not see inflation that exists but disclaims any responsibility for it; Louis asserts that there is a correlation between oil prices and Fed policy; Louis discusses Ben Bernanke's assertion that the Fed can't control oil prices but that they somehow can control the impact of higher oil prices on the rest of the economy; Louis also remarks on Bernanke's view of the dollar - the claim that a strong dollar can be achieved through the Fed's
current policy as it is their belief that they are creating a sound economy and therefore a sound dollar; Louis notes the irony of the Fed chastising Congress» spendthrift ways — if the Fed did not monetize the debt, Congress could» nt spend; Louis noted that as Bernanke spoke the prices of gold and silver rose as it seemed that the Fed has no interest
in cutting off the easy money; the
current Fed policy will keep interest rates low; Ryan notes that the Fed knows that they can't let interest rates rise because of the housing mess; Louis notes that the Fed has a Hobson's Choice - either keep rates low or let interest rates rise and cut off the recovery.