Sentences with phrase «effectively controls the company»

And it probably took an amount between $ 500 million and $ 1 billion to motivate the co-founder, who already was worth billions on paper, could sell some of his shares even while the company was still private and, with his college buddy Bobby Murphy, effectively controlled the company.

However, the Schroder family, which effectively controls the Company through its aggregate 48 % shareholding, is supportive of the move, meaning Mr. Dobson's reelection is likely to be approved at the Company's AGM.

In these instances in which a group effectively controls the company, there will be little noise from activist shareholders.

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.

With hashtags, brands had no control over what photos where associated with their brand name (though companies like Nike used hashtags effectively).

That could avoid a repeat of Magna's decision to pay founder Frank Stronach roughly $ 900 million in 2010 to effectively cede control of the company.

These risks and uncertainties include competition and other economic conditions including fragmentation of the media landscape and competition from other media alternatives; changes in advertising demand, circulation levels and audience shares; the Company's ability to develop and grow its online businesses; the Company's reliance on revenue from printing and distributing third - party publications; changes in newsprint prices; macroeconomic trends and conditions; the Company's ability to adapt to technological changes; the Company's ability to realize benefits or synergies from acquisitions or divestitures or to operate its businesses effectively following acquisitions or divestitures; the Company's success in implementing expense mitigation efforts; the Company's reliance on third - party vendors for various services; adverse results from litigation, governmental investigations or tax - related proceedings or audits; the Company's ability to attract and retain employees; the Company's ability to satisfy pension and other postretirement employee benefit obligations; changes in accounting standards; the effect of labor strikes, lockouts and labor negotiations; regulatory and judicial rulings; the Company's indebtedness and ability to comply with debt covenants applicable to its debt facilities; the Company's ability to satisfy future capital and liquidity requirements; the Company's ability to access the credit and capital markets at the times and in the amounts needed and on acceptable terms; and other events beyond the Company's control that may result in unexpected adverse operating results.

Meanwhile, Greece became the perfect acting ground for companies like Trestor to effectively present solutions to citizens facing government capital control.

The company chop system can work effectively and relatively efficiently with proper risk management and compliance controls.

We are deeply concerned that the Investment Company Institute (ICI) Letter lays out a set of changes to the Proposed Rule which wold effectively negate the derivatives exposure limits in the rule and render them useless as a tool for controlling speculative leverage at registered funds, as is required by the 1940 Act.

Sadly for Alphabet shareholders like us, management's voting control over the company effectively eliminates that possibility.

The company's industry - specific ERP solution meets the critical needs of food and beverage manufacturers by managing recipes and formulas, effectively sizing and scaling batches, tracking lot information, providing access to real - time inventory and financial information, and regulating quality control processes.

Unique Foods is one of very few companies in North America with a business model that facilitates comprehensive market coverage, while maintaining control of all the key components required to manage brands effectively.

Unite, Britain's biggest union, has branded energy company SSE's profits «excessive» and blamed the government for failing to effectively control the industry.

New York State and the Port Authority are considering giving two companies effectively controlled by the Murdoch family tens of millions of dollars in subsidies, in an effort to kick start construction of 2 World Trade Center.

Newsday previously reported that Whelan effectively gave Melius control of a company in a civil case in which Melius had tried to put MacKay on the board.

Kaloyeros, who exercised effectively unilateral control over the bidding process, forwarded a solicitation from a rival construction company to Nicolla six months before the issuance of a state request for proposals, according to the complaint.

For over a decade, companies have recognized that the industry would need to install controls to comply with the act's air toxicity requirements, and the technology exists to cost effectively control such emissions, including mercury and acid gases.

The rapid succession of orders continued and by the late «70s von Furstenberg had sold her dress design license to Puritan Fashions Corporation and in 1983 sold the cosmetics line to Beecham Pharmaceuticals, effectively ending her control over the DVF company name.

The Company's current and planned personnel, systems, procedures and controls may not be adequate to support and effectively manage its future operations, especially as it employs personnel in multiple geographic locations.

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 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, 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, the risk that the transactions with Microsoft and Pearson 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 contemplated by the relationship with Microsoft, including that it is not successful or is delayed, the risk that NOOK Media is not able to perform its obligations under the Microsoft and Pearson commercial agreements and the consequences thereof, 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 April 27, 2013, and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with the SEC.

There's a lot of demand, there are tons of authors who would prefer to «get published» by a «publishing company» rather than self - publish, even though the only difference is it costs more and you have less control over the results and data (which you need to market effectively).

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.

Return on invested capital (ROIC) This is a ratio that can be used to assess how effectively a company squeezes profits from the assets it controls and owns.

Being a health enthusiast, tobacco companies are way off the charts for me, though they do help control the world's population quite effectively, I'll give them that!

Generally speaking, most powerful and fast acting pesticides will work on adult fleas — but if you want to murder en masse and effectively, you need to look at some of the high - grade stuff that actual pest control companies tend to use such as Suspend SC.

Power companies routinely shift generation among plants and between companies to efficiently supply the power required, and to meet pollution control requirements cost - effectively.

Agile Legal helps small and midsize companies control costs and manage legal operations more effectively.

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And this particular collection also highlights the contradiction between intellectual property law, which grants companies complete and effectively perpetual control over beloved pieces of culture, and modern fandom, which uses that same culture as building blocks for new art.

Job Description: Reporting to the Credit Control Manager, the role is responsible for chasing outstanding invoices to the company and plays a vital role in the cash - flow of the organisation ensuring credit given to customers is monitored and controlled effectively.

To be successful with the restaurant's profit and loss management drive, the general manager needs to effectively manage labor, initiate and execute marketing strategies, review financial reports, maintain inventory, and adhere to company» cash control and security processes.

A construction receptionist is accountable for effectively controlling front office reception and management tasks such as welcoming guests or clients and providing them a drink, receiving and delivering phone calls, managing company reviews, and filtering and managing the mails of the company.

[06 / 2005 — 07/2013] Accounts Payable Manager • Managed special projects as assigned, operated effectively under changing circumstances • Developed and maintained internal controls and provided guidance to staff on system issues and coordinated system upgrades • Recommended, developed and implemented new processes to continually improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the department • Effectively managed a team by recruiting, developing, setting priorities and providing clear direction to the employees • Provided overall leadership to the department ensuring all deadlines are met and customer issues, concerns and questions are resolved in accordance with the company's and State's policies and regulations • Provided direction and planning to the department to ensure that all departmental processes are performed properly and in a timely manner and that department projects are kepeffectively under changing circumstances • Developed and maintained internal controls and provided guidance to staff on system issues and coordinated system upgrades • Recommended, developed and implemented new processes to continually improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the department • Effectively managed a team by recruiting, developing, setting priorities and providing clear direction to the employees • Provided overall leadership to the department ensuring all deadlines are met and customer issues, concerns and questions are resolved in accordance with the company's and State's policies and regulations • Provided direction and planning to the department to ensure that all departmental processes are performed properly and in a timely manner and that department projects are kepEffectively managed a team by recruiting, developing, setting priorities and providing clear direction to the employees • Provided overall leadership to the department ensuring all deadlines are met and customer issues, concerns and questions are resolved in accordance with the company's and State's policies and regulations • Provided direction and planning to the department to ensure that all departmental processes are performed properly and in a timely manner and that department projects are kept on target

Effectively develops and implements process controls and quality improvement initiatives that reduce costs and increase company revenue.

Galyan's Trading Company, Atlanta • GA 2000 — 2004 Loss Prevention Manager Promoted from Delivery Manager to effectively maintain inventory control and risk management standards for 176,000 sq. ft. facility in district warehouse.

Key Accomplishments and Contributions as an Accounting / Accounts Manager • Collected payments on delinquent accounts through persuasive communication and negotiation skills, resulting in a significant increase in accounts receivable and decrease in the company's loss • Improved processes in relation to internal audits compliance and ensured tax, legal, and organizational compliance with payroll regulations and procedures, as well as internal policies • Monitored proper controls or systems to effectively manage inventory levels and control all costs • Analyzed operational performance to maximize operations and made effective recommendations

Customer Service and Administration Duties & Responsibilities Interact with customers in a professional manner to improve the client experience, resolving queries and issues in a timely and professional fashion while making all customer needs the top priority Implement quality assurance processes to ensure administrative accuracy and promote operational efficiency Assist in the execution of needs - based client assessment to facilitate successful product / service utilization Collaborate and communicate effectively with all departments and members of company management, acting as a liaison between customers and all staff members as well as representing institutions within the community Generate referrals and consistent repeat business through effective service and timely follow - up Meet and exceed marketing and sales strategies while tracking progress versus established benchmarks Maintain a strong working knowledge of company products and services, respective marketplace, competitor strategies, industry regulations, and other pertinent information, applying all knowledge to related job functions Provide relevant guidance / leadership to new staff training efforts and coaching, consistently leading by example Oversee critical document control and management, maintaining all files in an organized manner Perform continuous assessment of client service operations while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding effective customer service and issue resolution techniques Adhere consistently to all established policies, guidelines, procedures, related laws, and other related constraints Utilize various technology applications to drive customer service and administrative processes Assist management team and senior department members with various other duties as assigned

Operations Manager — Duties & Responsibilities Prepare complex technical standard operating procedures for organizational implementation Oversee organizational ethics and compliance training administration at facility level Develop and implement training to ensure workforce peak performance Perform safety management studies and approve / disapprove proposed procedures Administer employee appraisals and increase employee motivation and organizational citizenship Manage multi-million dollar air traffic control contracts Effectively lead culturally diverse workforce in domestic and international settings Develop and implement air traffic control flow procedures saving cliental thousands of dollars on a daily basis Serve as liaison with cliental customers and mediate solutions resulting in increased customer investments Develop and administer varied software solutions for clients including KPMG, USAF, and the Chicago Board of Trade Oversee software projects through the various facets of developmental lifecycle Develop software applications using Visual Basic and SQL Server increasing business operation efficiency Create safety management systems which track aircraft incidents and trends Network and manage numerous air traffic control systems decreasing system downtime Develop an employee management system increasing operational efficiency Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity

Claims Management Duties & Responsibilities Utilize efficient workflow organization to improve departmental efficiencies while ensuring effective client response and diligent analysis of claims, with extensive experience in both commercial and personal lines Provide relevant administration and direction to multi-million dollar staff budgets, quality control, fraud investigations, and complex claims reviews, earning denial authority over high - level claims cases Identify and develop talent among team members with focused training efforts, performance reporting and analyses, and operational efficiency initiatives Deliver continuous assessment of work force, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding effective service strategies and techniques, loss liability monitoring, and claim litigation assistance Develop and implement the marketing and sales efforts of customer service team while tracking progress versus established internal and external benchmarks, providing disciplinary actions when necessary Construct customer service and claims team through effective staff hiring to aid in efficient operations and execution, delegating important tasks / assigments to line supervisors while providing branch - level guidance Aid in strategic planning and capital budgeting based on improving operating efficiency and reducing service - related production losses, collaborating effectively with senior - level management Maintain a strong working knowledge of important industry topics, company programs and policies, and overall regulatory environment, including state - level responsibility for process changes in casualty / PIP Address important client and staff queries, resolving them in an expedited manner Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude and professionalism

All customer interaction is through an individual outside of the company's direct control, who can effectively come and go as they please, with variable service levels.

The two new leaders say that the change will have virtually no impact on their day - to - day responsibilities as they have been effectively in control of the company for the past several years.