China's government has been evasive about
economic matters from this summer's stock bailout to its efforts propping up the value of the yuan.
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.
Large natural disasters could potentially take a location
from a hotbed of hiring to a candidate for an
economic recovery ward in a
matter of hours.
«I grow weary over the fact we have too many politicians who continually shoot
from the hip and point fingers on
economic matters without having a solid understanding of economics,» wrote one.
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.
That key intuition comes
from Nobel Prize winner Joseph Stiglitz, of Columbia University, and Linda Bilmes, of Harvard University, who've been studying the
matter for years trying to bring some method to the madness of accounting for the budgetary and broader
economic costs of war (which remains, by their own admission, a bit of an educated guess).
The New York real estate developer, who has never held elected public office, touts his practical experience on
economic matters and potential to create jobs, blaming President Barack Obama for what he calls a weak recovery
from the
economic recession.
Drawing any actionable insights
from statistical or
economic data is very hard, no
matter how much data - mining you do, or how clever your thesis sounds.
Actual results may vary materially
from those expressed or implied by forward - looking statements based on a number of factors, including, without limitation: (1) risks related to the consummation of the Merger, including the risks that (a) the Merger may not be consummated within the anticipated time period, or at all, (b) the parties may fail to obtain shareholder approval of the Merger Agreement, (c) the parties may fail to secure the termination or expiration of any waiting period applicable under the HSR Act, (d) other conditions to the consummation of the Merger under the Merger Agreement may not be satisfied, (e) all or part of Arby's financing may not become available, and (f) the significant limitations on remedies contained in the Merger Agreement may limit or entirely prevent BWW
from specifically enforcing Arby's obligations under the Merger Agreement or recovering damages for any breach by Arby's; (2) the effects that any termination of the Merger Agreement may have on BWW or its business, including the risks that (a) BWW's stock price may decline significantly if the Merger is not completed, (b) the Merger Agreement may be terminated in circumstances requiring BWW to pay Arby's a termination fee of $ 74 million, or (c) the circumstances of the termination, including the possible imposition of a 12 - month tail period during which the termination fee could be payable upon certain subsequent transactions, may have a chilling effect on alternatives to the Merger; (3) the effects that the announcement or pendency of the Merger may have on BWW and its business, including the risks that as a result (a) BWW's business, operating results or stock price may suffer, (b) BWW's current plans and operations may be disrupted, (c) BWW's ability to retain or recruit key employees may be adversely affected, (d) BWW's business relationships (including, customers, franchisees and suppliers) may be adversely affected, or (e) BWW's management's or employees» attention may be diverted
from other important
matters; (4) the effect of limitations that the Merger Agreement places on BWW's ability to operate its business, return capital to shareholders or engage in alternative transactions; (5) the nature, cost and outcome of pending and future litigation and other legal proceedings, including any such proceedings related to the Merger and instituted against BWW and others; (6) the risk that the Merger and related transactions may involve unexpected costs, liabilities or delays; (7) other
economic, business, competitive, legal, regulatory, and / or tax factors; and (8) other factors described under the heading «Risk Factors» in Part I, Item 1A of BWW's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended December 25, 2016, as updated or supplemented by subsequent reports that BWW has filed or files with the SEC.
In essence, the bifurcated U.S. housing market signaled that the
economic engine has not been firing on all cylinders; to make
matters worse — some segments of the economy are overheating
from excess stimulus, while others are sputtering along:
i can understand
economic persuasions can
matter, but isn't faith / religion something deeply personal and divorced
from the due responsibilities of Govt.
Thus, they see
matter as having evolved toward reason, but then they see the evolution of reason itself as confined purely to the material level —
from one material
economic system to another which in turn conditions ideology or the superstructure of society.
And — since policy and structure do
matter — it is time for us to proceed
from our own personal use of money to an examination of
economic systems.
What form does pastoral care take in a parish bleeding
from internal conflicts about life and ministry in a neighborhood undergoing rapid changes in
matters of race, age,
economic class and sexual orientation?
Business people, on the other hand, point to the invincible ignorance of the clergy on
economic matters, which prevents them
from comprehending the success of the free - enterprise system.
The developing countries may protest but they are in no position to decide on this
matter because they depend on
economic resources and techniques
from developed countries.
Real Madrid and Barcelona are anointed by the
economic and political powers of the region (the money itself actually seems to come
from the German government, but that is another
matter altogether) as the talismans and flag bearers of the league and to some extent the country itself.
Li pointed out that obesity is a complex
matter, with factors ranging
from genetic susceptibility to social and
economic factors, to exercise habits all coming into the equation.
A 5 - year report
from the HBB Global Development Alliance June 7, 2015 Lily P. Kak, Joseph Johnson, Robert McPherson, William Keenan, Eileen Schoen No
matter where in the world or what the
economic circumstances, all mothers and babies deserve to have an attended birth.
We will continue to press this
matter and seek a near - identical ruling
from the schools adjudicator, as it is wrong that a school can have such an admissions policy when the consequence is so much socio -
economic manipulation of its intake.
Through his actions, East Central European countries were seen as departing
from a role of obedient students in
economic matters.
This issue of tax and secrecy jurisdictions also
matters to republicanism for another reason: the operation of tax havens has the effect of shifting the
economic burdens of civic life
from capital onto labour and supporting radical inequalities in wealth without the state being able effectively to regulate these
economic dimensions of equality.
We're continuing that progress this year in the fight for
economic justice — so that everyone, no
matter who they are or where they come
from, has the chance to succeed.
Ekwem, who was subpoenaed by the court to tender some documents that were said to have emanated
from his chambers and testify on same, rather, urged Justice Mohammed Idris of a Federal High Court in Lagos to set aside the summons served on him by the
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to testify in the
matter.
Buffalo News columnist Rod Watson wrote today that the protest has the potential to «be different
from underwhelming rallies of the past... because the national focus on both income inequality and whether black lives really
matter has underscored the
economic dimensions of racial exclusion.»
Ralph and President Obama will discuss the need for the next governor to create
economic opportunity for all Virginians — no
matter who you are or where you're
from.»
His campaign said last week that «Ralph and President Obama will discuss the need for the next governor to create
economic opportunity for all Virginians — no
matter who you are or where you're
from.»
«For the judge to suggest that a student at Erie Community College does not have standing in the
matter,
from an
economic justice standpoint, that would effect him, and many other students in this community is just wrong,» stated Giambra.
It is not a
matter of opinion, or a spiritual phenomenon taking place independently of causation, or a weird
economic fart bubbling up
from the currency markets.
Akeredolu said he never believed the kidnappers could be hibernating in Ondo creeks until he was told about a month ago during the National
Economic Council (NEC) Meeting in Abuja by Osinbajo, and later Governor Ambode, while he immediately deployed his deputy, Mr Alfred Agboola who is
from the riverine areas in Ondo, to take up the
matter.
The Great Consolidated Popular Party (GCPP) has officially petitioned the
Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to investigate former President Jerry John Rawlings, who has confessed to receiving $ 2 million
from Nigeria's Sani Abacha after years of silence on the
matter.
Policy - which has stemmed as with most agricultural
matters from the EU - has historically balanced the objections against the
economic case for intensive farming, but in recent years has been moving against factory farming.
«Regardless of whether or not Duffy violated state law by interviewing for a job with a private lobbying entity — he'll recuse himself
from any future
matters involving
economic development in his home region — he has committed a mortal political sin: He created an ethics dilemma for a governor currently hammering the state Legislature over its own ethical record, including its lack of transparency on sources of outside income,» Casey Seiler writes in his column, which includes speculative odds on Duffy's successors.
[131] Amid the early 1990s recession, his image shifted
from «conquering hero» to «politician befuddled by
economic matters».
Instead, he intends to separate out the
matter from Lorigo's
Economic Development Committee report in hopes of bringing the issue to a vote before the full Legislature at its regular session Thursday.
Researchers behind the study, published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, found that preterm births associated with particulate
matter — a type of pollutant — led to more than $ 4 billion in
economic costs in 2010 due to medical care and lost productivity that results
from disability.
As a
matter of government policy, education was an area of
economic activity exempted
from the operation of the Commonwealth's goods and services tax (GST) through A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 (GST Act).
The trend of increasing racial and
economic segregation is a nationwide trend — not just in Alabama and other Southern states.55 The South, however, was the only region in the country to see a net increase in private school enrollment between 1960 and 2000, and where private school enrollment is higher, support for spending in public schools tends to be lower.56 A growing body of rigorous research shows that money absolutely
matters for public schools, especially for the students
from low - income families who attend them.57 What's more, private schools in the South tend to have the largest overrepresentation of white students.58 In fact, research has shown that the strongest predictor of white private school enrollment is the proportion of black students in the local public schools.59
Put simply, contrary to the arguments of many White Democrats (as well as pundits such as Jonathan Chait of New York, Frank Bruni of the New York Times and academic Mark Lilla), focusing on the efforts of Black, Latino, immigrant, and low - income communities for
economic, social and political equality (which has often been derisively called «identity politics»), is critical to Democrat success in winning elections as well as in winning support
from younger voters who are also concerned about these
matters.
While we are aware of the many pressing
matters for your attention, we ask you to make time to listen to existing good practice in spiritual, moral, social and cultural education
from the Religious Education, Citizenship and Personal, Social, Health and
Economic Education professional communities.
Non of these things
matter to me as I was looking for a dependable,
economic and basically a car to get you
from A to B.
The
economic ills resulting
from low - grade fertilizers are not confined to the
matter of fillers, but include distribution charges, since freight is charged against gross weight, not quality, and, therefore, increases progressively as plant - food content decreases.
One - year returns do not mean that this fund - or the Brazilian economy, for that
matter - will repeat that same performance this year or at any point in the future, but it does illustrate the potential for explosive growth in certain international markets as recovery
from the global
economic crisis continues.
And no
matter what you may have heard recently, value investing is far
from dead, despite the pace of our fast - moving
economic world.
We're about people who need us,
from small bumps to massive trauma, no
matter their
economic bracket.
Heaped mounds of earth - like
matter are part of He's Cola Project, for which he boiled down 127 tons of Coca - Cola to make paintings or sculptures (
from $ 10,000), while a life - size but soft military tank, sewn together
from luxury Italian leather as a comment on the relationship between political and
economic power, is priced at $ 520,000.
One can be concerned with the recovery
from the current serious recession, a
matter of one or two years; one can be concerned with the
economic development of the United States and of the world in the next decade; and one can be concerned with the long - run evolution of a world of limited resources, the
matter to which you give stress in your address to Professor Daly and in your reference to the puberty of the
economic world.
Either way, their survival depends far more on their adaptation than it does to US action, since no
matter what policies we enact, there is warming already in the «pipeline» and the warming to come
from the
economic growth in the developing world will dwarf any attempts to limit our own emissions.
Secondly, BenMAp «estimates the number and
economic value of heath impacts resulting
from changes in air quality — specifically, ground - level ozone and fine particles but note that the COBRA impacts are solely based on particulate
matter.
The latter part is more original stuff, as I (i) make the case for how China's clean energy push is in fact consistent with its overall
economic reform, e.g. Scientific Development, reduction of excess industrial capacity, natural resource price reform, western development, boosting domestic consumption, and Going Out strategy; (ii) describe China's activities in innovation and R&D and its desire to create, not just produce, energy technologies of the 21st century; (iii) address criticisms that China's «indigenous innovation» policies are protectionist in nature by pointing out the myopia of such observations
from a US (or EU for that
matter) policymakers point of view; (iv) provide thoughts about what the proper U.S. policy response should be.