[G] iven all the uncertainties and variability in
the economic results of the IAMs... the claimed high degree of accuracy in GDP loss projections is highly implausible.
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.
Secondly, if your small businesses or nonprofit is located in a declared disaster area and you have lost money as a
result of a disaster — even if you did not sustain physical damage — you could be eligible for an
Economic Injury Disaster Loan.
«Ending DACA would place severe
economic strain on businesses around the country, putting them into the impossible and extremely costly position
of having to fire productive employees for no other reason than an arbitrary change in federal policy, potentially
resulting in backlash from other employees, or their broader community,» the report reads.
Actual operational and financial
results of SkyWest, SkyWest Airlines and ExpressJet will likely also vary, and may vary materially, from those anticipated, estimated, projected or expected for a number
of other reasons, including, in addition to those identified above: the challenges and costs
of integrating operations and realizing anticipated synergies and other benefits from the acquisition
of ExpressJet; the challenges
of competing successfully in a highly competitive and rapidly changing industry; developments associated with fluctuations in the economy and the demand for air travel; the financial stability
of SkyWest's major partners and any potential impact
of their financial condition on the operations
of SkyWest, SkyWest Airlines, or ExpressJet; fluctuations in flight schedules, which are determined by the major partners for whom SkyWest's operating airlines conduct flight operations; variations in market and
economic conditions; significant aircraft lease and debt commitments; residual aircraft values and related impairment charges; labor relations and costs; the impact
of global instability; rapidly fluctuating fuel costs, and potential fuel shortages; the impact
of weather - related or other natural disasters on air travel and airline costs; aircraft deliveries; the ability to attract and retain qualified pilots and other unanticipated factors.
«In a nutshell, the analysis shows that small business lending continues to have a difficult time emerging from the recession, which
results in a much slower pace
of economic recovery.»
This is usually the
result of an
economic shock, such as a «bubble» bursting.
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.
In 2012, the Bureau
of Economic Analysis reported that disposable personal income outpaced personal expenditures
resulting in some savings.
The price
of oil dropped Tuesday after a big jump a day earlier over jitters that Russia's military advance into Ukraine could
result in
economic sanctions against one
of the world's major energy suppliers.
The former Treasury Secretary and Obama Administration
economic advisor has come out forcefully on his blog and in interviews against the Fed's apparent plan to raise rates, arguing that the risks
of raising them too soon — like smothering the economy recovery — far outweigh the risks
of excessive inflation that may be the
result of waiting too long.
Put all
of that together and the
result is obvious — without China building all that stuff, it wouldn't have experienced such a prolonged
economic miracle, and hundreds
of millions
of people would certainly still be in total poverty.
«Mr. Trump knew that this false, disparaging statement would be read by people around the world, as well as widely reported, and that Ms. Clifford would be subjected to threats
of violence,
economic harm, and reputational damage as a
result.»
Trump is using the presidency as a bully pulpit in a different and more threatening sense, which will not only be damaging to our
economic system, but unlikely to produce the
results that many
of his supporters appear to expect.
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.
Economists said the
results pointed to a mixed picture for the German economy, a key pillar
of the euro zone's
economic health.
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.
«These findings show that small businesses understand the importance
of family friendly workplaces that afford working parents the flexibility they need to work and raise a family,» says Loren Harris, director
of family
economic security at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, in reference to the survey
results.
The stakes are high: The loss
of preferential access to the U.S. could
result in the loss
of $ 20 billion in annual
economic output, according to recent estimates by economists at Royal Bank
of Canada.
The
result was Pushing Buttons, a fantastic series pulled together by CBC employees from all platforms — online, TV and radio — that looked at every aspect
of games, from
economic to social to cultural to historical.
«Another important aspect
of the new laws is that employees in corporations
of any size will not be able to bring an unfair dismissal claim if the employer can show that their employment was terminated because
of what the Bill describes as «genuine operational reasons»» «The genuine operational reasons provision is very broadly drafted and includes
economic, technological or structural reasons» said Mr Drake - Brockman «This would allow an employer to successfully counteract an unfair dismissal claim in nearly all situations which
result in a genuine redundancy».
As a
result of government investment and solid
economic growth, 40 million
of those people entered the middle class over the past decade.
«Only time will tell if these patterns are just a market aberration
resulting from current
economic turbulence or a sign
of change to come,» Barazesh said.
Ross also pointed out that the trade deficit with China — at a record $ 276 billion last year — is a
result primarily
of economic factors instead
of policy issues.
«This chart in nutshell captures the rapidly shifting
economic fortunes between regions as a
result of the oil shock, the Canadian dollar's steep drop and the ongoing improvement in the U.S. economy.
As a
result of the new plan, the solar industry says selling solar in Nevada no longer makes
economic sense.
The move was largely a
result of the state's dizzying
economic growth — «bigger than China's growth rate,» Steven Landefeld, director of the federal Bureau of Economic Analysis, told CNBC in an in
economic growth — «bigger than China's growth rate,» Steven Landefeld, director
of the federal Bureau
of Economic Analysis, told CNBC in an in
Economic Analysis, told CNBC in an interview.
In case
of a serious default, one in which the U.S. postpones or suspends any debt payments, «Canadian yields could actually drop as a
result of both the
economic slowdown and safe - haven flows,» Shenfeld wrote in a recent research note.
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.
The
result of that is jeopardizing the jobs and
economic growth that comes from the U.S. travel industry.
Our
results may be affected by our ability to successfully market both new and existing products domestically and internationally, clinical and regulatory developments involving current and future products, sales growth
of recently launched products, competition from other products including biosimilars, difficulties or delays in manufacturing our products and global
economic conditions.
«The strong improvement
of the budget balance in 2017 was to a large extent the
result of the improving
economic environment,» Maartje Wijffelaars, an economist at Rabobank, told CNBC via email.
The White House has yet to spell out how much
of a hole the tax cuts could create in the federal budget, maintaining that the
resulting economic growth would reduce — if not eliminate — the risk
of a soaring deficit.
The
result: Now down to representing only 7 %
of private - sector workers, America's unions and collective bargaining are no longer able to provide workers the power they need to redress workplace injustices or achieve a fair share
of the
economic growth they help generate.
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»).
I don't even want to get into the
economic argument as to whether an increase in the minimum wage
results in someone's loss
of employment.
As a
result, if you hurry, you can jump ahead
of them and deliver valuable and truly differentiated products and services to a marketplace that is ready, willing, and able to buy anything that makes
economic sense — and that makes common sense out
of the tsunami
of meaningless data that they're swimming in right now.
So while all
of this creates great opportunity, 82 percent
of CEOs say it is also
resulting in deeply uncertain
economic growth when the only predictable thing about the landscape is that it will keep shifting.
Economic conditions have made it more difficult to close deals; however, business brokers are reporting a record number
of buyer inquiries as a
result of the huge number
of corporate layoffs over the last six to nine months.
Her view, as she articulated in a speech to the AFL - CIO labor union in February, is that the spike in unemployment that followed the Great Recession was largely the
result of the
economic downturn, and not
of a skills mismatch problem in the labour market, as some have suggested.
Readers are cautioned that these forward - looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or
results due a variety
of factors, including, among other things, that conditions to the closing
of the transaction may not be satisfied, the potential impact on the business
of Accompany due to the uncertainty about the acquisition, the retention
of employees
of Accompany and the ability
of Cisco to successfully integrate Accompany and to achieve expected benefits, business and
economic conditions and growth trends in the networking industry, customer markets and various geographic regions, global
economic conditions and uncertainties in the geopolitical environment and other risk factors set forth in Cisco's most recent reports on Form 10 - K and Form 10 - Q.
But as the global fi nancial crisis spread, Ireland became one
of its worst victims, with the IMF predicting its GDP would shrink by 13.5 % by 2010, the worst
result for any advanced country, and among the worst peacetime
economic contractions ever seen.
If this oath indeed would be implemented, then the
resulting erosion
of shareholder property rights would prevent the development
of capital markets and undermine
economic growth.
Sticking close to home on the banking front is a strategy that Donna McGovern, a financial consultant and owner
of Custom Business
Results Inc., based in Huntington Beach, Calif., recommends to her clients in all
economic environments.
I've had my eye on Israel for several years now, since working on my book, Sex, Bombs and Burgers, and learning that much
of the country's
economic success over the past few decades has been the
result of a meshing between technology and the military.
The administration contends tax cuts would spur so much
economic growth that the
resulting new revenues would help offset the cost
of the cuts.
The
result was a birth
of a new
economic ideology, the Obama ideology... or what I like to call, «Liberal Economic Elitism»
economic ideology, the Obama ideology... or what I like to call, «Liberal
Economic Elitism»
Economic Elitism» (LEE).
The CAC said the inspections had discovered problems in management, training and other areas
resulting in part from «the blind pursuit
of economic benefit.»
These
results mirror a similar survey released by the Malaysian Institute
of Economic Research (Mier) on October 28.
The recurrence
of adverse
economic conditions could have an adverse effect on our
results of operations and continued growth.