Inventory levels are down 40 percent from the same period 4 years ago — which can be tied to projects geared to supply
the demand for business growth.
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.
Xerox has been under pressure to find new
growth sources as it struggles to reinvent its legacy
business amid waning
demand for office printing.
Nike (NKE) had another strong quarter — highlighted by strong
demand for athletic apparel and
growth in the company's e-commerce
business — and the footwear giant is expected to report profit and sales that outpace Wall Street's expectations.
The sports apparel and footwear giant is expected to outpace Wall Street's expectations in terms of quarterly profit and sales, thanks to strong
demand for athletic apparel and the
growth of Nike's e-commerce
business.
By contrast, economic
growth in Canada contracted in the first half of the year and
business investment — the most important factor in
demand for imports — collapsed along with oil prices.
Rather than cater to retail investors
demanding growth every quarter, these companies plan and invest
for the long term, since the founding family's wealth is tied up in the
business.
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.
Despite the better than expected data, Zhengsheng Zhong, director of macroeconomic analysis at CEBM Group, said the
growth of new
business moderated
for the second straight month, reflecting weakening
demand across the manufacturing sector.
The irony is that the energies of globalization and
growth in
demand for key commodities are driving more
businesses to contemplate ventures in politically closed countries, particularly China.
Suppose,
for example, that macroeconomic policy choices convinced
businesses to expect faster
growth in the
demand for their goods and services than they currently do.
BC Chamber of Commerce massively promotes and supports these fossil fuel and energy projects, since they believe it enhances «
business growth» in BC, and since it appears only money talks in this province, boycotting their membership is a first step in
demanding those corporations take an ethical stand
for the protection of BC on this matter.
In 2010,
demand for business loans declined as firms were less optimistic with their
growth projections and ability to qualify
for a loan.
For many small retailers and wholesalers, automating and integrating key front office functions with a solution such as SAP Anywhere can help align supply with
demand, accelerate
business growth and drive sales.
A field that market experts have pinpointed as one of the strongest
growth areas
for IT vendors is the small
business market, which offers savvy small businesspeople unmatched opportunity to take advantage of the rare combination of genuine market
demand and an underserved market segment.
Solid consumer and
business spending have supported loan and deposit
growth, and favourable market conditions have increased
demand for wealth management products.
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Growth, FIN Finance, FMK Financial Markets,
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Growth, FIN Finance, FMK Financial Markets,
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Growth, GTH Game Theory, HAP Economics of Happiness, HEA Health Economics, HIS
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Business Management, SEA South East Asia, SOC Social Norms & Social Capital, SOG Sociology of Economics, SPO Sports & Economics, TID Technology & Industrial Dynamics, TRA Transition Economics, TRE Transport Economics, TUR Tourism Economics, UPT Utility Models & Prospect Theory, URE Urban & Real Estate Economics.
The
demand for services in the Building Exterior Cleaners industry cum window cleaning line of
business is on the increase in recent time, as
growth in household formation rates expanded the available clientele base
for industry players and rising per capita disposable income enabled consumers to purchase cleaning services they put off during the recession.
Others of its portfolio companies include the insurance comparison site Coverhound; Vungle, which helps developers insert video ads into their apps; Kinnek, a marketplace that helps small
businesses find suppliers; the
growth marketing platform Iterable; drone mapping and analytics platform Drone Deploy; and Zum, a company offering on -
demand rides
for kids.
People flock to New York from all over the globe
for work opportunities, the city is one of the strongest global locations
for business growth and talent acquisition, there's a huge creative class, and property, both residential and commercial, are in high -
demand.
Some of this
growth may be due to the expected increases in residential construction, a factor that IBIS World says directly relates to
demands in plumbing and HVAC — great news
for the 117,776
businesses in these industries as of October 2017.
As the world's
demand for energy continues to increase, the
Business Council is strongly committed to making Canada a global leader in sustainable development through showing that healthy economic
growth, high living standards and environmental protection can be mutually supportive.
In our China special, we highlight the opportunities
for dealmakers in the region; look at the new breed of LP; identify the
growth investment opportunities in China's vast
business landscape, and discuss how increased affluence is spurring
demand for high - end products.
Ramathreya Krishnamurthi,
Business Head of TimesJobs, says, «Our RecruiteX report reflects the
growth of the Indian middle class and their rising purchasing power which has converted the dream of owning a home into tangible
demand for affordable housing.
Demand for big - ticket manufactured goods tumbled last month, a sign of caution among
businesses despite sturdier economic
growth
Global
demand for Bitcoins is influenced by such factors as the
growth of retail merchants» and commercial
businesses» acceptance of Bitcoins as payment, the security of online Bitcoin Exchanges and digital wallets that hold Bitcoins, the perception that the use of Bitcoins is safe and secure, and the lack of regulatory restrictions on their use.
In recent times we have seen strong China
growth for Australian
businesses like Blackmores, Treasury Wine Estates, and Elders — three
businesses capitalising on the Chinese
demand for safe, superior and uniquely Australian products.
Demand for high - protein functional foods and low - carbohydrate lines also provided good
growth opportunities
for Kerry's speciality dairy ingredients
business.
«We have been investing behind the brands that can deliver
growth on a global scale
for our
business with stronger marketing activity to drive consumer
demand across all of our regions.
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, February 24, 2017 — Towne Park announced today that it expects record performance in 2017, driven largely by organic
growth of its leading hospitality services
business, including strong expansion in key Florida markets, as it continues to capitalize on the rapid professionalization of the industry and strong
demand for more sophisticated, value - added services.
However, in such a complicated, informal and often murky
business environment devoid of reliable market information, tracking and identifying such opportunities
for growth is
demanding to say the least.
In February, Towne Park announced that it expects record performance in 2017, driven largely by organic
growth of its leading hospitality services
business as it continues to capitalize on the rapid professionalization of the industry and strong
demand for more sophisticated, value - added services.
Commenting on the market opportunity and
growth potential
for the
business, Middleton said: «We are continuing to see momentum building in the
demand for gluten - free food and drink, both in the UK and internationally, and our new distribution partners will help us to fulfil this
demand.
In February, Towne Park announced that it expects record performance in 2017, driven largely by organic
growth of its leading hospitality services
business as it continues to capitalize on the rapid professionalization of the industry and strong
demand for more sophisticated, value - added hospitality services.
In terms of the market opportunity and future
growth potential
for the
business, Middleton said: «We are continuing to see momentum building in the
demand for gluten - free food and drink, both in the UK and internationally, and our new distribution partners will help us to fulfil this
demand.
Franchise
Business Review highlighted the success of fast - casual brands in the special issue, stating, «The overall
growth of the fast casual sector is primarily due to the fact there is
demand for affordable dining inspired food that is healthier than fast food, customizable and quickly made.»
HOFFMAN ESTATES — Sears, Roebuck and Co. is donating 13 acres of land to the Hoffman Estates Park District
for development of a fitness center with the hope of stimulating
growth in the Prairie Stone
Business Park and satisfying recreational
demands of new residents.
We have put forward a 5 point plan to get
demand and
growth back into our economy — including tax breaks
for small
businesses taking on extra workers, a temporary VAT cut, and a tax on bank bonuses to fund 100,000 jobs
for young people.
Growth and confidence remain elusive
for small firms Challenging domestic conditions, access to finance and weak consumer
demand are taking their toll on the optimism of small firms according to the latest data from the «Voice of Small
Business» Index, which shows confidence fell by 5.8 points.
First promoted as a pragmatic way
for businesses to avoid IT maintenance hassles, they've now been adopted as a cause
for energy efficiency advocates who want to rein in the escalating
growth of IT power
demands.
For Term 2, 2018, it covers resource allocation, production possibility curves, market and mixed economic systems •
demand and supply analysis • price elasticity • market failure • social and private costs and benefits,
business organization, costs and revenue •, costs and revenue, competition, inflation and deflation • employment and unemployment • GDP, economic
growth and recession • GDP and other measures of living standards etc..
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.
Continuing
business growth in the Southeast bodes well
for continued expansion in power
demand.
Investing in the health - care sectorA dynamic sector: From biotech to pharmaceuticals, the fund seeks out companies that profit from the global
demand for health care.A range of companies: The fund invests worldwide in
businesses at different stages of
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Assuming that economic
growth and
business confidence continue to grow,
demand for commercial loans should also continue to remain robust.
In the short - run,
growth in the economy can push up the
demand for capital because new and existing
businesses need investment, and the cost of capital rises as a result.
Or agri -
businesses (like Avangardco & Donegal Investment Group), which benefit from emerging market population
growth & the
demand for cheap protein / calories.