Welcome and thank you for joining Take - Two's conference call to
discuss its results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2018 ended March 31, 2018.
Although I didn't
discuss the results for growth / destiny in the post, in our data set we found that destiny had a relatively small association with breakup (higher destiny beliefs = slightly more breakup), but growth beliefs didn't correlate with breakup.
Not exact matches
David Katz, Matrix Asset Advisors, and Steve Massocca, Wedbush Securities,
discuss their market outlooks
for the rest of the year as markets bounce back after some companies report strong earnings
results.
Internally, the Company's management uses these measures to evaluate performance against historical
results, to establish financial targets on a consolidated basis and
for other reasons, which are
discussed below.
Such factors include, among others, general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; the actual
results of current and future exploration activities; the actual
results of reclamation activities; conclusions of economic evaluations; meeting various expected cost estimates; changes in project parameters and / or economic assessments as plans continue to be refined; future prices of metals; possible variations of mineral grade or recovery rates; the risk that actual costs may exceed estimated costs; failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; political instability; delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing or in the completion of development or construction activities, as well as those factors
discussed in the section entitled «Risk Factors» in the Company's Annual Information Form
for the year ended December 31, 2017 dated March 15, 2018.
For some managers, this means being in control of the tracking software and calling in employees to
discuss results at set intervals.
A conference call will be held today at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time to
discuss the March quarter financial
results and management's outlook
for the June quarter.
The Company invites you to join Bart Brookman, President and Chief Executive Officer; Scott Meyers, Senior Vice President Chief Financial Officer; Lance Lauck, Executive Vice President Corporate Development and Strategy; and Scott Reasoner, Senior Vice President Chief Operating Officer,
for a conference call on Thursday, May 3, 2018, to
discuss its 2018 first quarter
results.
Actual
results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward - looking statements due to these risks and uncertainties as well as other factors, which include, without limitation: the uncertain timing of, and risks relating to, the executive search process; risks related to the potential failure of eptinezumab to demonstrate safety and efficacy in clinical testing; Alder's ability to conduct clinical trials and studies of eptinezumab sufficient to achieve a positive completion; the availability of data at the expected times; the clinical, therapeutic and commercial value of eptinezumab; risks and uncertainties related to regulatory application, review and approval processes and Alder's compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements; risks and uncertainties relating to the manufacture of eptinezumab; Alder's ability to obtain and protect intellectual property rights, and operate without infringing on the intellectual property rights of others; the uncertain timing and level of expenses associated with Alder's development and commercialization activities; the sufficiency of Alder's capital and other resources; market competition; changes in economic and business conditions; and other factors
discussed under the caption «Risk Factors» in Alder's Annual Report on Form 10 - K
for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 26, 2018, and is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
Humana will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. eastern time today to
discuss its financial
results for the quarter and the company's expectations
for future earnings.
«It turns out 4 to 5 percent is enough of a discount
for shoppers,» CEO Marc Lore said,
discussing the
results of tests the company ran over the past few weeks by raising the prices of some products.
The company refers you to the documents filed by the company from time to time with the SEC, specifically the section titled «Risk Factors» in the company's Annual Report on Form 10 - K
for the year ended December 31, 2017, as may be updated or supplemented in the company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10 - Q and the company's other filings with the SEC, which
discuss these and other factors that could adversely affect the company's
results.
CNBC's Jim Cramer
discusses why the Justice Department is suing to block AT&T's $ 85 billion merger because the deal may hurt competition and may
result in higher prices
for consumers.
During those regular gatherings to
discuss individual employee performance and goals, vary the setting, format and agenda
for better
results.
Taking the time to complete it and
discuss the
results with your partner can help you understand «the beliefs, values and other factors that influence your decisions» and «can help you better plan
for the inevitable twists and turns in the road.»
In a cramped, cluttered conference room adjacent to Langer's office, Reynolds and Pritchard start their meeting by
discussing the timeline
for publishing the
results of InVivo's primate studies.
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.
During a conference call to
discuss first - quarter
results for his hedge fund firm Pershing Square Capital Management, Ackman described an «intensive» process over the past few weeks as he and a handful of his employees have worked with the embattled drugmaker in its search
for a new leader.
Various factors may cause differences between Bellicum's expectations and actual
results, including risks and uncertainties associated with market conditions and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions related to the public offering, as well as those
discussed in greater detail in Bellicum's filings with the SEC, including without limitation in its Form 10 - K
for the year ended December 31, 2017.
Actual
results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward - looking statements as a
result of various important factors including, but not limited to, the effects of any unexpected difficulty in closing our financial books
for the quarter and other factors that are
discussed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10 - K, quarterly reports on Form 10 - Q, and other documents periodically filed with the SEC.
Following the announcement, Cytokinetics» senior management will host a conference call at 4:30 PM Eastern Time to
discuss operational and financial
results and the company's outlook
for the future.
As
discussed in note (c),
results of operations
for the first quarter of 2018 were impacted by an $ 897 million pre-tax charge related to settlement of a previously disclosed lawsuit with the State of Minnesota and a $ 217 million measurement period adjustment relative to the accounting
for the 2017 enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
At 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, Gilead's management will host a conference call to
discuss the company's financial
results for the first quarter 2018 and provide a general business update.
The «Squawk on the Street» crew
discusses Procter & Gamble's quarterly
results and $ 4.2 billion bid
for Germany's Merck.
For employees with roles and responsibilities that benefit from cross-functional collaboration, meetings and team discussions allow employees to align project expectations, discuss progress toward goals and resolve inconsistencies in the work, resulting in outcomes that provide the competitive edge that organizations are looking f
For employees with roles and responsibilities that benefit from cross-functional collaboration, meetings and team discussions allow employees to align project expectations,
discuss progress toward goals and resolve inconsistencies in the work,
resulting in outcomes that provide the competitive edge that organizations are looking
forfor.
This has been the situation in Canada
for the past seven years, as reflected in increasing levels of household indebtedness and elevated house prices — although, as I'll
discuss later, regulatory measures have been used to mitigate the
resulting financial system risks (Chart 2).3
As
discussed in the CD&A under «Compensation Components» and «Achieving Compensation Objectives — Pay
for Performance,» we have provided incentive compensation in the form of an annual cash incentive award based on Company, business line and individual qualitative performance
results for each fiscal year, and long - term incentive compensation generally in the form of stock option grants and, in certain circumstances, RSRs to reward our SEOs
for contribution to growth in long - term stockholder value.
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.
In the opening, I
discussed the need
for distraction and that many traders simply become bored (even good traders) and this
results in trading addiction.
Sarah and Matt also
discuss a new white paper on the effects of redshirting in kindergarten (delaying a kid's start by a year), which suggest that being old
for one's grade may
result in higher test scores, increased college attendance, and reduced likelihood of incarceration
for juvenile crime.
In this webcast, John Sweeney and Richard Harris from DemandGen and James Ollerenshaw from Forrester will be
discussing the reasons behind using buyer personas, the process of creating them
for your organisation and some of the use cases and
results.
In particular, the exclusion of the effect of the Fitbit Force recall, which primarily impacted our
results for the fourth quarter of 2013 and the first quarter of 2014, discussed in «Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Fitbit Force Product Recall» and certain expenses in calculating adjusted EBITDA can provide a useful measure for period - to - period comparisons of our bu
results for the fourth quarter of 2013 and the first quarter of 2014,
discussed in «Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations — Fitbit Force Product Recall» and certain expenses in calculating adjusted EBITDA can provide a useful measure for period - to - period comparisons of our bu
Results of Operations — Fitbit Force Product Recall» and certain expenses in calculating adjusted EBITDA can provide a useful measure
for period - to - period comparisons of our business.
In this video, Entrepreneur Network partner Peter Voogd
discusses how to get
results and create a productivity plan
for your next six months.
As
discussed on its March 15, 2016 preliminary earnings call, Valeant could receive a notice of default under its bond indentures as a
result of the delay in filing its Form 10 - K
for the year ended December 31, 2015.
As a
result of this review, in early 2010 the HRC reduced base salaries from 2009 levels, as well as re-calibrated target and maximum payouts
for annual incentive compensation (
discussed below).
American Outdoor Brands Corp. forecast weak firearm sales
for at least a year, becoming the latest gun maker to report disappointing
results as lawmakers
discuss tougher regulations.
Strategies
discussed should not be mistaken
for recommendations, and past performance may not be indicative of future
results.
Bali's
results likely will follow the modest pattern of past summits: statements of intent to tackle this or that barrier to regional growth and instructions to bring experts together to
discuss cooperative solutions
for eventual approval and voluntary implementation.
Stay tuned
for my next blog when I
discuss the correlated financial
results behind these companies» numbers.
After preliminary vote
results showed lower support than last year
for the shareholder proposal to split the Chairman and CEO role, Glass Lewis» Vice President of Proxy Research, David Eaton,
discusses the situation with CNBC.
David Blitzer, Managing Director and Chairman of the Index Committee at S&P Dow Jones Indices,
discusses the current state of the housing market after the latest data
results for the S&P / Case - Shiller Home Price Indices were released.
Many analysts expect that banks will
discuss plans to raise their deposit rates this week: Giant American banks like Citigroup, JP Morgan Chase and Wells Fargo are set to hold conference calls Friday to
discuss first - quarter earnings
results and their outlook
for the rest of the year.
Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2013 Earnings Conference Call The company will hold a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EST today to
discuss fourth quarter and full year 2013
results as well its outlook
for 2014.
In November last year, Google guru Matt Cutts revealed that page loading time is being
discussed internally as a possible ranking factor
for organic
results.
The Delafield investment team
discusses the quarterly
results of the Delafield Fund
for the period ending 12/31/2016 in their latest shareholder Letter.
Dennis Delafield and Vincent Sellecchia
discuss the quarterly
results of the Delafield Fund
for the period ending 09/30/2016 in their latest shareholder Letter.
In his bestselling 2006 book The Language of God, Collins
discusses his view of theistic evolution, suggesting God is a master creator and designer, responsible
for setting forth the events
resulting in life.
His review touched on other points to be
discussed below and ended with an invitation to join him «in thanksgiving
for the encouraging
results of this apostolic visit» in the prayer that it «produces abundant fruits
for the Church in the United States and all the world.»
It makes no sense to
discuss the differences from a moral standpoint,
for in theory the differences are solely a
result of human will and preference.
In
discussing his
results, Herman states that they demonstrate the ability of dolphins to respond correctly to semantically reversible sentences, offering «the first substantial evidence of syntactic processing of a string of lexical items by animals» (CSBD 199) 12 Evidence
for such syntactic processing is found in the dolphins» correct responses to sentences having modifiers to direct and / or indirect objects: reversal errors were extremely rare.