Not exact matches
The U.S. government has outlined
key concerns about Broadcom's proposed merger with Qualcomm, including national security and a
risk that Qualcomm could lose ground to China in
developing 5G wireless network technology.
Actual results, including with respect to our targets and prospects, could differ materially due to a number of factors, including the
risk that we may not obtain sufficient orders to achieve our targeted revenues; price competition in
key markets; the
risk that we or our channel partners are not able to
develop and expand customer bases and accurately anticipate demand from end customers, which can result in increased inventory and reduced orders as we experience wide fluctuations in supply and demand; the
risk that our commercial Lighting Products results will continue to suffer if new issues arise regarding issues related to product quality for this business; the
risk that we may experience production difficulties that preclude us from shipping sufficient quantities to meet customer orders or that result in higher production costs and lower margins; our ability to lower costs; the
risk that our results will suffer if we are unable to balance fluctuations in customer demand and capacity, including bringing on additional capacity on a timely basis to meet customer demand; the
risk that longer manufacturing lead times may cause customers to fulfill their orders with a competitor's products instead; the
risk that the economic and political uncertainty caused by the proposed tariffs by the United States on Chinese goods, and any corresponding Chinese tariffs in response, may negatively impact demand for our products; product mix;
risks associated with the ramp - up of production of our new products, and our entry into new business channels different from those in which we have historically operated; the
risk that customers do not maintain their favorable perception of our brand and products, resulting in lower demand for our products; the
risk that our products fail to perform or fail to meet customer requirements or expectations, resulting in significant additional costs, including costs associated with warranty returns or the potential recall of our products; ongoing uncertainty in global economic conditions, infrastructure development or customer demand that could negatively affect product demand, collectability of receivables and other related matters as consumers and businesses may defer purchases or payments, or default on payments;
risks resulting from the concentration of our business among few customers, including the
risk that customers may reduce or cancel orders or fail to honor purchase commitments; the
risk that we are not able to enter into acceptable contractual arrangements with the significant customers of the acquired Infineon RF Power business or otherwise not fully realize anticipated benefits of the transaction; the
risk that retail customers may alter promotional pricing, increase promotion of a competitor's products over our products or reduce their inventory levels, all of which could negatively affect product demand; the
risk that our investments may experience periods of significant stock price volatility causing us to recognize fair value losses on our investment; the
risk posed by managing an increasingly complex supply chain that has the ability to supply a sufficient quantity of raw materials, subsystems and finished products with the required specifications and quality; the
risk we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if our goodwill or amortizable assets become impaired;
risks relating to confidential information theft or misuse, including through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusion; our ability to complete development and commercialization of products under development, such as our pipeline of Wolfspeed products, improved LED chips, LED components, and LED lighting products
risks related to our multi-year warranty periods for LED lighting products;
risks associated with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or investments generally; the rapid development of new technology and competing products that may impair demand or render our products obsolete; the potential lack of customer acceptance for our products;
risks associated with ongoing litigation; and other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2017, and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.
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.
Our experience of working with businesses that have successfully grown overseas has involved focusing on a clear rationale, quantifying
risks,
developing a flexible strategy, understanding their tax implications and securing buy - in from
key stakeholders.
The
key is to let global
risks inspire cross-industry dialogues with the aim to
develop opportunities.
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.
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;
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.
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.
A trend is called nascent for a reason — there is a
risk it does not
develop — and there is
risk to our optimistic baseline that foresees better economic policy in
key emerging and
developed economies and the possibility of future breakthroughs in U.S. economic policy over our secular horizon.
A
key to effective wealth management and family wealth transfer is recognizing the
risks that threaten you and your family's wealth and
developing strategies to minimize them.
By invalidating
key parts of Myriad's patents, the court has removed a bar that prevented labs using new technology from
developing and selling broader one - time tests that search for all known cancer
risks, including the BRCA genes, geneticists said.
Speaking at the American Enterprise Institute, Pompeo also said a
key risk of allowing North Korea to
develop its nuclear and missile program was proliferation to other countries.
Availing the research
developed by Persistence Market Research on the global frozen foods market, industrialists and market strategists can deduce the
key factors driving the market's growth and use the
risk assessment information for directing the growth of their frozen foods businesses.
It has long been observed that people who
develop Parkinson's tend to be more low -
key and
risk - averse than average, as if their innate dopamine levels have always been on the low side.
Her research, published in the International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, examined
key studies that included
risk factors for
developing breast cancer.
If researchers are right, women taking oestrogen after the menopause may also reduce their
risk of
developing Alzheimer's disease, by protecting
key cells in the brain.
«The
key is to
develop programs that focus on minimizing and effectively mitigating the threat without limiting creativity and unconventional thinking, or creating a
risk - averse environment that might be detrimental to scientific advancement,» the report says.
With the development of early diagnostics of the disease, the question of which treatments to offer to completely healthy people with an increased
risk of
developing Alzheimer's becomes of
key importance in the field of medicine.
Its complex three - dimensional structure allows it to act simultaneously on two parts of a
key enzyme in the tuberculosis bacillus, and in doing so, dramatically reduce the
risk that the bacteria will
develop multiple resistances.
Scientists from The University of Manchester working with IBM Research have identified a
key biological mechanism that for the first time explains why women with dense breast tissue are at greater
risk of
developing breast cancer.
We are now potentially seeing the results of improvements in prevention and treatment of
key cardiovascular
risk factors such as high blood pressure and cholesterol reflected in the
risk of
developing dementia.»
Moffitt researchers want to
develop a fast, cost - effective blood test that can accurately differentiate low -
risk IPMNs that can be monitored from high -
risk IPMNs that need to be surgically removed by studying microRNAs (miRNAs), a class of small molecules that regulate
key genes involved in the development and progression of cancer.
OLIVE oil could be the
key to why the Mediterranean diet helps reduce the
risk of
developing breast cancer.
If the classic approach on leeching amyloid - beta out of the brain was producing only colossal failure, they said, why not zero in on a
key genetic trigger linked to a well - defined
risk of
developing the disease?
In the April 13, 2007, issue of Science, the research team — led by James C. Lo, an MD, PhD student, in the laboratory of Yang - Xin Fu, MD, PhD, professor of pathology at the University of Chicago — suggest that an engineered protein could keep mice, and possibly humans, from
developing high cholesterol and triglyceride levels, a
key risk factor for coronary heart disease.
deCODE has identified
key variations in the sequence of the genome conferring increased
risk of major public health challenges from cardiovascular disease to cancer, and employs its gene discovery engine to
develop DNA - based tests to assess individual
risk of common diseases; to license its tests and intellectual property to partners; and to provide comprehensive, leading - edge contract services to companies and research institutions around the globe.
We focus on squamous tissues, the skin epidermis and the lining of the oesophagus, using transgenic models, novel sequencing approaches, live imaging and single cell analysis to uncover
key steps in cancer development, with aim of
developing rational interventions to decrease cancer
risk.
New research has uncovered a
key platelet protein that could offer a new angle for
developing drugs to prevent thrombosis, or dangerous blood clots, in patients who are at high
risk such as those with atherosclerosis or a history of heart problems.
Fasting has been shown to increase lifespan, slow tumour growth and reduce the
risk of
developing diabetes [I have a history of diabetes in my family, so this is
key for me] and a host of other health benefits.
If left unmanaged, insulin resistance — a
key mechanism driving PCOS — can
develop into Metabolic Syndrome X or Type II Diabetes, increasing
risk for cardiovascular disease and other serious health issues.
15 In fact, type 2 diabetes (T2D)-- a condition stemming from broken glucose metabolism and insulin signaling — has been identified as an additional
risk factor for
developing AD.16, 17 Moreover, the pathological changes that occur in AD in the brain physically resemble those seen in the pancreas and vasculature in T2D.9, 18 Type 2 diabetics who carry ApoE4 alleles are at the greatest
risk for AD, with an even more severe
risk reserved for those treated with exogenous insulin.19 This suggests that either T2D or related features of the metabolic syndrome bring about AD, or that they are separate consequences of the same underlying cause — and moreover, that insulin is a
key factor.
[3] To assess your clients»
risk of
developing Syndrome X, pose the following
key questions.
Celiac disease causes malabsorption of
key nutrients such as iodine and selenium that increase the
risk of
developing a thyroid condition.
This lowers the
risk of a thrombus or clumping of cells in the blood that can
develop into a clot, one of the
key factors that lead to a heart attack.
All that, combined with benchmark braking and world - class ride and handling characteristics, make the Dodge Charger SRT8 civilized enough for a grocery run but fully capable in more challenging situations • The 2009 Dodge Charger SRT8 is part of a broad lineup of Street and Racing Technology vehicles
developed under the credo «Race inspired, street legal» SAFETY AND SECURITY Please refer to the Safety and Security Glossary for descriptions of the following features: • Advanced Multi-stage Air Bag System • All - speed Traction Control System • Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) • Auto - reverse Sun Roof • BeltAlert • Brake Assist • Brake / Park Interlock • Child - protection Rear Door Locks • Constant Force Retractors • Crumple Zones • Electronic Stability Program • Energy - absorbing Steering Column • Enhanced Accident Response System • Height - adjustable Seat Belts • HomeLink Universal Home Security System Transceiver • Inside Emergency Trunk Release • Interior Head - impact Protection • Knee bolsters • LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) • Low -
risk Deployment Air Bag • Power Adjustable Pedals • Remote Keyless Entry • Seat Belt Pretensioners • Sentry
Key ® Engine Immobilizer • Side - impact Door Beams • Tire Pressure Monitoring Display COLOR AVAILABILITY • Deep Water Blue Clear Coat • Bright Silver Metallic • Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat • TorRed • Hemi Orange (with Super Bee Special Edition Package) MANUFACTURING INFORMATION • 2009 model year production start: July 2008 • Production location: Brampton Assembly Plant in Brampton, Ontario, Canada • 6.1 - liter HEMI V - 8 engine: Saltillo Engine Plant in Saltillo, Mexico • Five - speed automatic transmission: Indiana Transmission 1 in Indianapolis MARKET POSITION Dodge Charger SRT8 is the latest incarnation of a storied Dodge performance nameplate, combining SRT performance attributes with Dodge attitude.
In my small unique book «The small stock trader» I also had more detailed overview of tens of stock trading mistakes (http://thesmallstocktrader.wordpress.com/2012/06/25/stock-day-trading-mistakessinceserrors-that-cause-90-of-stock-traders-lose-money/): • EGO (thinking you are a walking think tank, not accepting and learning from you mistakes, etc.) • Lack of passion and entering into stock trading with unrealistic expectations about the learning time and performance, without realizing that it often takes 4 - 5 years to learn how it works and that even +50 % annual performance in the long run is very good • Poor self - esteem / self - knowledge • Lack of focus • Not working ward enough and treating your stock trading as a hobby instead of a small business • Lack of knowledge and experience • Trying to imitate others instead of
developing your unique stock trading philosophy that suits best to your personality • Listening to others instead of doing your own research • Lack of recordkeeping • Overanalyzing and overcomplicating things (Zen - like simplicity is the
key) • Lack of flexibility to adapt to the always / quick - changing stock market • Lack of patience to learn stock trading properly, wait to enter into the positions and let the winners run (inpatience results in overtrading, which in turn results in high transaction costs) • Lack of stock trading plan that defines your goals, entry / exit points, etc. • Lack of
risk management rules on stop losses, position sizing, leverage, diversification, etc. • Lack of discipline to stick to your stock trading plan and
risk management rules • Getting emotional (fear, greed, hope, revenge, regret, bragging, getting overconfident after big wins, sheep - like crowd - following behavior, etc.) • Not knowing and understanding the competition • Not knowing the catalysts that trigger stock price changes • Averaging down (adding to losers instead of adding to winners) • Putting your stock trading capital in 1 - 2 or more than 6 - 7 stocks instead of diversifying into about 5 stocks • Bottom / top fishing • Not understanding the specifics of short selling • Missing this market / industry / stock connection, the big picture, and only focusing on the specific stocks • Trying to predict the market / economy instead of just listening to it and going against the trend instead of following it
ASIC has
developed 5 benchmarks and 5 disclosure principles for agribusiness schemes to help you assess the
key risks.
Specifically, FSA
developed a contract monitoring plan that tracks explicit deliverables related to
key risk areas.
ASIC has
developed 6 benchmarks and 8 disclosure principles for unlisted property schemes to help you assess the
key risks.
ASIC has
developed eight benchmarks and eight disclosure principles for unlisted mortgage schemes to help you assess the
key risks (see pages 14 - 37).
ASIC has
developed eight benchmarks and eight disclosure principles for unlisted mortgage schemes to help you assess the
key risks.
Research1 has shown that
key attitudes and behaviours to money (money habits) are
developed by the age of seven, which is why we believe that starting financial education at primary school is essential to help the next generation understand how to manage money effectively and minimise the
risk of getting into future financial difficulty.
Other factors may well affect the final phenotype, but HSF4 provides a
key indicator of dogs that are at significant
risk for
developing cataracts at some time in their lives.
Key Benefits: Made without wheat, a common allergy trigger for dogs Alfalfa contains calcium for strong bones Chicory root reduces
risk of worms Taurine helps
developing heart and eyes Made with USDA - inspected ingredients delivered fresh daily
It is recommended that slowing down growth, not restricting protein as it more commonly believed, is the
key dietary factor to decrease the
risk of your puppy
developing joint and arthritic problems later on down the road such hip dysplasia, ostechondrosis and other orthopaedic problems common in large breed dogs.
Actual outcomes and results may vary materially from these forward - looking statements based on a variety of
risks and uncertainties including: our dependence on
key management and product development personnel, our dependence on our Grand Theft Auto products and our ability to
develop other hit titles for current generation platforms, the timely release and significant market acceptance of our games, the ability to maintain acceptable pricing levels on our games, our ability to raise capital if needed and
risks associated with international operations.
Actual outcomes and results may vary materially from these forward - looking statements based on a variety of
risks and uncertainties including: our dependence on
key management and product development personnel, our dependence on our Grand Theft Auto products and our ability to
develop other hit titles for current and next - generation platforms, the timely release and significant market acceptance of our games, the ability to maintain acceptable pricing levels on our games, our ability to raise capital if needed and
risks associated with international operations.
We already know that sunburns lead to an increased
risk of
developing skin cancer and watching our sun exposure is
key to keeping our skin and ourselves healthy, but even with the most diligent use of sunscreen, burns can still happen if you're outside long enough.
This can be achieved by, for example, considering the
key drivers of a company's current and future asset base in the context of carbon
risks and
developing tools that quantify
risks for valuations.