He or she is also responsible for organizing and carrying out administration, personnel management, and financial and
economic operations of a company.
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.
Poloz repeated on the weekend that he thinks this period
of strong
economic growth likely is forcing
companies to add workers and invest in
operations to keep up with demand.
Certain matters discussed in this news release are forward - looking statements that involve a number
of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, doubts about the
Company's ability to continue as a going concern, the need to obtain additional funding, risks in product development plans and schedules, rapid technological change, changes and delays in product approval and introduction, customer acceptance
of new products, the impact
of competitive products and pricing, market acceptance, the lengthy sales cycle, proprietary rights
of the
Company and its competitors, risk
of operations in Israel, government regulations, dependence on third parties to manufacture products, general
economic conditions and other risk factors detailed in the
Company's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
Potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, the possibility that the anticipated synergies
of the combined
companies may not be achieved after closing, the combined
operations may not be successfully integrated in a timely manner, if at all, general
economic conditions in regions in which either
company does business may deteriorate and / or Oracle or Vocado may be adversely affected by other
economic, business, and / or competitive factors.
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.
Exxon has argued against all the other shareholder proposals as well, including a «policy to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity»; a policy articulating Exxon's «respect for and commitment to the human right to water»; «a report discussing possible long term risks to the
company's finances and
operations posed by the environmental, social and
economic challenges associated with the oil sands»; a report
of «known and potential environmental impacts» and «policy options» to address the impacts
of the
company's «fracturing
operations»; a report
of recommendations on how Exxon can become an «environmentally sustainable energy
company»; and adoption
of «quantitative goals... for reducing total greenhouse gas emissions.»
Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: (1) worldwide
economic, political, and capital markets conditions and other factors beyond the
Company's control, including natural and other disasters or climate change affecting the
operations of the
Company or its customers and suppliers; (2) the
Company's credit ratings and its cost
of capital; (3) competitive conditions and customer preferences; (4) foreign currency exchange rates and fluctuations in those rates; (5) the timing and market acceptance
of new product offerings; (6) the availability and cost
of purchased components, compounds, raw materials and energy (including oil and natural gas and their derivatives) due to shortages, increased demand or supply interruptions (including those caused by natural and other disasters and other events); (7) the impact
of acquisitions, strategic alliances, divestitures, and other unusual events resulting from portfolio management actions and other evolving business strategies, and possible organizational restructuring; (8) generating fewer productivity improvements than estimated; (9) unanticipated problems or delays with the phased implementation
of a global enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, or security breaches and other disruptions to the
Company's information technology infrastructure; (10) financial market risks that may affect the
Company's funding obligations under defined benefit pension and postretirement plans; and (11) legal proceedings, including significant developments that could occur in the legal and regulatory proceedings described in the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2017, and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10 - Q (the «Reports»).
Forward - looking statements may include, among others, statements concerning our projected adjusted income (loss) from
operations outlook for 2018, on both a consolidated and segment basis; projected total revenue growth and global medical customer growth, each over year end 2017; projected growth beyond 2018; projected medical care and operating expense ratios and medical cost trends; our projected consolidated adjusted tax rate; future financial or operating performance, including our ability to deliver personalized and innovative solutions for our customers and clients; future growth, business strategy, strategic or operational initiatives;
economic, regulatory or competitive environments, particularly with respect to the pace and extent
of change in these areas; financing or capital deployment plans and amounts available for future deployment; our prospects for growth in the coming years; the proposed merger (the «Merger») with Express Scripts Holding
Company («Express Scripts») and other statements regarding Cigna's future beliefs, expectations, plans, intentions, financial condition or performance.
Important factors that may affect the
Company's business and
operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, increased competition; the
Company's ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the
Company's ability to differentiate its products from other brands; the consolidation
of retail customers; the
Company's ability to predict, identify and interpret changes in consumer preferences and demand; the
Company's ability to drive revenue growth in its key product categories, increase its market share, or add products; an impairment
of the carrying value
of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility in commodity, energy and other input costs; changes in the
Company's management team or other key personnel; the
Company's inability to realize the anticipated benefits from the
Company's cost savings initiatives; changes in relationships with significant customers and suppliers; execution
of the
Company's international expansion strategy; changes in laws and regulations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated business disruptions; failure to successfully integrate the
Company; the
Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures;
economic and political conditions in the nations in which the
Company operates; the volatility
of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility in the market value
of all or a portion
of the derivatives that the
Company uses; exchange rate fluctuations; disruptions in information technology networks and systems; the
Company's inability to protect intellectual property rights; impacts
of natural events in the locations in which the
Company or its customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the
Company's indebtedness and ability to pay such indebtedness; the
Company's dividend payments on its Series A Preferred Stock; tax law changes or interpretations; pricing actions; and other factors.
Important factors that may affect the
Company's business and
operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, operating in a highly competitive industry; changes in the retail landscape or the loss
of key retail customers; the
Company's ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the impacts
of the
Company's international
operations; the
Company's ability to leverage its brand value; the
Company's ability to predict, identify and interpret changes in consumer preferences and demand; the
Company's ability to drive revenue growth in its key product categories, increase its market share, or add products; an impairment
of the carrying value
of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility in commodity, energy and other input costs; changes in the
Company's management team or other key personnel; the
Company's ability to realize the anticipated benefits from its cost savings initiatives; changes in relationships with significant customers and suppliers; the execution
of the
Company's international expansion strategy; tax law changes or interpretations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated business disruptions; the
Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures;
economic and political conditions in the United States and in various other nations in which we operate; the volatility
of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility in the market value
of all or a portion
of the derivatives we use; exchange rate fluctuations; risks associated with information technology and systems, including service interruptions, misappropriation
of data or breaches
of security; the
Company's ability to protect intellectual property rights; impacts
of natural events in the locations in which we or the
Company's customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the
Company's indebtedness and ability to pay such indebtedness; the
Company's ownership structure; the impact
of future sales
of its common stock in the public markets; the
Company's ability to continue to pay a regular dividend; changes in laws and regulations; restatements
of the
Company's consolidated financial statements; and other factors.
Important factors that may affect the
Company's business and
operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, increased competition; the
Company's ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the
Company's ability to differentiate its products from other brands; the consolidation
of retail customers; the
Company's ability to predict, identify and interpret changes in consumer preferences and demand; the
Company's ability to drive revenue growth in its key product categories, increase its market share or add products; an impairment
of the carrying value
of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility in commodity, energy and other input costs; changes in the
Company's management team or other key personnel; the
Company's inability to realize the anticipated benefits from the
Company's cost savings initiatives; changes in relationships with significant customers and suppliers; execution
of the
Company's international expansion strategy; changes in laws and regulations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated business disruptions; failure to successfully integrate the business and
operations of the
Company in the expected time frame; the
Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures;
economic and political conditions in the nations in which the
Company operates; the volatility
of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility in the market value
of all or a portion
of the derivatives that the
Company uses; exchange rate fluctuations; risks associated with information technology and systems, including service interruptions, misappropriation
of data or breaches
of security; the
Company's inability to protect intellectual property rights; impacts
of natural events in the locations in which the
Company or its customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the
Company's indebtedness and ability to pay such indebtedness; tax law changes or interpretations; and other factors.
Poloz repeated on the weekend that he thinks this period
of strong
economic growth is likely forcing
companies to add workers and invest in
operations to keep up with demand.
The Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR) is an annual exercise by the Federal Reserve to assess whether the largest bank holding
companies operating in the United States have sufficient capital to continue
operations throughout times
of economic and financial stress and that they have robust, forward - looking capital - planning processes that account for their unique risks.
Ottawa, September 22, 2017 - Canadian - owned
companies have
operations in all but one
of the 435 congressional districts in the U.S. House
of Representatives, according to an analysis
of Canada's
economic footprint in the United States.
This is the fourth in a series
of articles highlighting dividend growth
companies that have large and durable
economic advantages, or «moats», that protect their business
operations and allow years or decades
of strong profitability.
An ample cash balance and a manageable debt load are obviously preferable, as these qualities afford a
company greater flexibility to invest in
operations and provide added cushion during periods
of economic weakness.
The U.S. consumer products
company said Monday it was suspending
operations at the plant due to deteriorating
economic conditions and a shortage
of raw materials.
Compared with 39 %
of women, 49 %
of men believe that Canada should provide
economic incentives to encourage more Canadian
companies to set up
operations in Asia.
Examples
of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact
of: adverse general
economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels
of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility
of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions
of these conditions that decrease the level
of disposable income
of consumers or consumer confidence; adverse events impacting the security
of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts
of piracy, and other international events; the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; our expansion into and investments in new markets; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the spread
of epidemics and viral outbreaks; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; changes in fuel prices and / or other cruise operating costs; any impairment
of our tradenames or goodwill; our hedging strategies; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; our substantial indebtedness, including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our
operations, and to generate the necessary amount
of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion
of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability
of our creditors to accelerate the repayment
of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key markets or globally; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss
of key personnel; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; future increases in the price
of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times
of the year; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability
of attractive port destinations; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under «Risk Factors» in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and subsequent filings by the
Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Lean hierarchy, tight organisation, and clear work processes in a perfectly hygienic environment for food production are the basis for the continuous growth
of the
company whose entire
operations are determined by a respectful and
economic use
of all existing resources.
Together with Born's brothers - in - law, Irv and Jack Shaffer, the
company thrived in spite
of the
economic depression
of the 1930s and, in 1932, moved its
operations to Bethlehem, PA, which is still home to their iconic candy brands.
Assemblyman Robin Schimminger, the chair
of the
Economic Development committee, asked Zemsky about the leadership
of the Start - Up program, which offers tax breaks to entrepreneurial
companies that agree to begin
operations in New York.
The
company's manufacturing
operations once employed thousands more in New York, and in some cases, communities are still grappling with the environmental and
economic consequences
of previous downsizings.
This notice sets forth the procedure to seek an air taxi operator exemption to hold
economic authority from the Department
of Transportation for
companies proposing to engage in certain air transportation
operations with unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).
Risks and uncertainties include without limitation the effect
of competitive and
economic factors, and the
Company's reaction to those factors, on consumer and business buying decisions with respect to the
Company's products; continued competitive pressures in the marketplace; the ability
of the
Company to deliver to the marketplace and stimulate customer demand for new programs, products, and technological innovations on a timely basis; the effect that product introductions and transitions, changes in product pricing or mix, and / or increases in component costs could have on the
Company's gross margin; the inventory risk associated with the
Company's need to order or commit to order product components in advance
of customer orders; the continued availability on acceptable terms, or at all,
of certain components and services essential to the
Company's business currently obtained by the
Company from sole or limited sources; the effect that the
Company's dependency on manufacturing and logistics services provided by third parties may have on the quality, quantity or cost
of products manufactured or services rendered; risks associated with the
Company's international
operations; the
Company's reliance on third - party intellectual property and digital content; the potential impact
of a finding that the
Company has infringed on the intellectual property rights
of others; the
Company's dependency on the performance
of distributors, carriers and other resellers
of the
Company's products; the effect that product and service quality problems could have on the
Company's sales and operating profits; the continued service and availability
of key executives and employees; war, terrorism, public health issues, natural disasters, and other circumstances that could disrupt supply, delivery, or demand
of products; and unfavorable results
of other legal proceedings.
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.
Pressure on profit margins usually comes from the overall
economic environment or the
company's specific field
of operation.
Factors that could cause Blizzard Entertainment's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward - looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales
of Blizzard Entertainment's titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the seasonal and cyclical nature
of the interactive game market, Blizzard Entertainment's ability to predict consumer preferences among competing hardware platforms (including next - generation hardware), declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, retail acceptance
of Blizzard Entertainment's products, adoption rate and availability
of new hardware and related software, industry competition, rapid changes in technology and industry standards, protection
of proprietary rights, litigation against Blizzard Entertainment, maintenance
of relationships with key personnel, customers, vendors and third - party developers, domestic and international
economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates, integration
of recent acquisitions and the identification
of suitable future acquisition opportunities, Activision Blizzard's success in integrating the
operations of Activision Publishing and Vivendi Games in a timely manner, or at all, and the combined
company's ability to realize the anticipated benefits and synergies
of the transaction to the extent, or in the timeframe, anticipated.
While it is fundamental to recognize the diversity
of situations, contexts and modalities
of workers» controlled
companies, it is nevertheless important to understand workers» control or recuperation
of workplaces as a socio - political
operation and not as a mere
economic procedure.
First, there is the problem
of Lewandowsky's assumptions: he confuses categories
of economic and environmental ideas; he fails to test for conspiracy theories that might be more coincident with environmentalism than the ones he chose, (for example the idea that climate scepticism is a phenomenon produced by covert PR
operations, paid for by fossil fuel
companies); and he fails to achieve a robust definition
of climate scepticism.
Companies and individuals have reaped the
economic and environmental benefits
of more energy efficient
operations, and hopefully will continue to do so.
Acting for a
company in the CIS in claims against an international metals and mining conglomerate for breach
of contract and
economic torts in relation to the
operation of a mining complex in the CIS.
• Hands - on experience in developing and implementing analytic and mathematical models for testing supply chain sequences • Highly skilled in designing, developing and adapting statistical and econometric techniques to analyze supply chain management problems and roadblocks • Effectively able to determine and implement strategic plans to ensure prompt problem resolution • Skilled in performing researching activities to and
economic analysis and initiating new studies • Proven ability to develop and implement risk mitigation plans to ensure smooth supply chain
operations • Track record
of defining and implementing metrics to enable effective sourcing and supplier performance management • Deep insight into key performance indicators (KPIs) that measure and improve sourcing and supply chain performance • Competent at utilizing influence management skills to negotiate movement
of products in order to meet bulk deal demands • Proficient in reporting n field cycle count processes in sync with regulatory requirements
of the
company • Proven ability to manage established inventory levels in accordance to inventory levels dictated by set business models
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of the technical and
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of operations, promoting solutions technology, actions plans to optimize tasks and reduce costs.
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of the Comanche
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Economic Development Commission • Furthered Commission's objective
of providing jobs and business opportunities for the people
of the Comanche Nation through creation
of 11 businesses and 89 new jobs • Expanded and diversified
economic base of the Comanche Nation strengthening economic position and ability to compete in local, state, and regional markets • Prepared and presented all reports, financial statements, and business plans for future Commission enterprises excluding casino developments • Oversaw $ 1 million budget, company operations, and personnel • Named 2008 Small Business Woman of the Year in La
economic base
of the Comanche Nation strengthening
economic position and ability to compete in local, state, and regional markets • Prepared and presented all reports, financial statements, and business plans for future Commission enterprises excluding casino developments • Oversaw $ 1 million budget, company operations, and personnel • Named 2008 Small Business Woman of the Year in La
economic position and ability to compete in local, state, and regional markets • Prepared and presented all reports, financial statements, and business plans for future Commission enterprises excluding casino developments • Oversaw $ 1 million budget,
company operations, and personnel • Named 2008 Small Business Woman
of the Year in Lawton, OK
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of current political,
economic and market events that impact legal, financial, tax and accounting
operations within REITs and publicly traded real estate
companies.
Some courts apply an «
economic realities» test, which considers the relationship
of the services to the principal business
of the
company, the opportunities for profit or loss, and the degree
of independence
of the business's
operation.