Sentences with phrase «expanding their operations by»

Attorney Knack is often approached by companies considering expanding their operations by becoming franchisors.

Huobi also quickly moved its business offshore, and is currently looking to expand its operations by opening up offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, and the United States.

Some of it might be used to expand operations by building new branches, purchasing rival banks, hiring more tellers to improve customer service, or running advertising on television.

Previously, she was the CFO for KIPP DC and prior to that she underwrote development loans to charter schools in DC, NC, and TX that enabled schools to expand their operations by purchasing new buildings or funding significant real estate expansion.

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.

Fortescue Metals Group has reported increased iron ore shipments over the December quarter, but the benefits have been offset by costs of expanding and ramping up operations.

Upworthy co-founder Eli Pariser described the cutbacks as being an «investment layoff» that was required by the company in order to concentrate on expanding its original video operations.

Window blinds manufacturer and retailer Kresta Holdings has been provided with a CNY50 million ($ A10.6 million) loan by its Chinese parent company to pay off an existing facility and expand its east coast manufacturing operations.

Ride - sharing company Lyft has expanded its operations in the United States by more than 50 % in the past eight months, taking advantage of problems at rival company Uber to capture new market share.

Cracking an emerging market This summer companies that want to exploit the increasingly favorable economics offered by UAS will, for the first time, be able to lay the groundwork for expanded operations beneath, above, around and on the Arctic ice.

This was complemented by strong growth in Global Government where SES Networks recently extended and expanded its commitment to serve humanitarian and peace keeping operations.

The fund focuses on making an impact on the Michigan economy by providing capital to businesses that are headquartered in Michigan, have a significant presence in Michigan or are in the process of expanding their operations in Michigan so they can grow and create jobs.

Blake says the company will open two composting facilities in Colorado and Oregon by year's end and is looking to expand operations to California and the East Coast by 2012.

The Healthcare Reform Law, including The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and The Healthcare and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, could have a material adverse effect on Humana's results of operations, including restricting revenue, enrollment and premium growth in certain products and market segments, restricting the company's ability to expand into new markets, increasing the company's medical and operating costs by, among other things, requiring a minimum benefit ratio on insured products, lowering the company's Medicare payment rates and increasing the company's expenses associated with a non-deductible health insurance industry fee and other assessments; the company's financial position, including the company's ability to maintain the value of its goodwill; and the company's cash flows.

Since that time, the company has expanded its sign and lighting operations across the United States and is recognized by its many iconic structures including the Hard Rock Cafe guitar and the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign.

Used ranges, ovens, prep equipment, dining room furniture, stainless steel sinks, tables, and shelving are always in demand by start - up or expanding foodservice operations.

Future Fifty is supported by partners who share their expertise and experience, helping advise companies on issues from expanding operations internationally, M&A, IPO and fundraising and navigating regulatory and political changes as the UK exits the EU.

Its workforce grew to about 1,200 in early 2015, and co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Harshvardhan Mandad said he planned to expand operations to 50 cities by the end of that year.

On our traditional breakdown, the expanded portfolio, we had a reduction of 1.3 %, basically driven by the corporate and middle - market operations, especially in the corporate segment.

Mercedes - Benz is expanding its operations into clean energy by following Tesla's footsteps.

January 15, 2008 Road To Growth Paved By Technology: Two - thirds say IT is the top growth enabler as most prepare to expand operations over next 12 months: Survey Report now Available

Founded by entertainment and technology veterans, Ann Daly, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and Sujay Jaswa, WndrCo leverages its expertise and relationships to help companies recruit talent, expand operations, and grow revenue.

Similarly, Calgary's Grand Power Logistics has tapped into the Belt and Road Initiative by expanding its operations in China to include a cross-continental rail service.

Pickingo Logixpress Pvt Ltd, the Gurgaon - based company behind Pickingo, will use the money to expand operations in over 20 cities by the year end, as per a press statement.

However, many of them did so by shutting U.S. plants and expanding operations in Canada.

Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward - looking statements, including, without limitation: BlackBerry's ability to enhance its current products and services, or develop new products and services in a timely manner or at competitive prices, including risks related to new product introductions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to mitigate the impact of the anticipated decline in BlackBerry's infrastructure access fees on its consolidated revenue by developing an integrated services and software offering; intense competition, rapid change and significant strategic alliances within BlackBerry's industry; BlackBerry's reliance on carrier partners and distributors; risks associated with BlackBerry's foreign operations, including risks related to recent political and economic developments in Venezuela and the impact of foreign currency restrictions; risks relating to network disruptions and other business interruptions, including costs, potential liabilities, lost revenues and reputational damage associated with service interruptions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to implement and to realize the anticipated benefits of its CORE program; BlackBerry's ability to maintain or increase its cash balance; security risks; BlackBerry's ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks related to intellectual property rights; BlackBerry's ability to expand and manage BlackBerry (R) World (TM); risks related to the collection, storage, transmission, use and disclosure of confidential and personal information;

With the investment, the company said it expects to grow its employee base by 85 percent in the coming year with a focus on software development, sales, and operations for its expanding home office.

Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward - looking statements, including, without limitation: BlackBerry's ability to enhance its current products and services, or develop new products and services in a timely manner or at competitive prices, including risks related to new product introductions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to mitigate the impact of the anticipated decline in BlackBerry's infrastructure access fees on its consolidated revenue by developing an integrated services and software offering; intense competition, rapid change and significant strategic alliances within BlackBerry's industry; BlackBerry's reliance on carrier partners and distributors; risks associated with BlackBerry's foreign operations, including risks related to recent political and economic developments in Venezuela and the impact of foreign currency restrictions; risks relating to network disruptions and other business interruptions, including costs, potential liabilities, lost revenues and reputational damage associated with service interruptions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to implement and to realize the anticipated benefits of its CORE program; BlackBerry's ability to maintain or increase its cash balance; security risks; BlackBerry's ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks related to intellectual property rights; BlackBerry's ability to expand and manage BlackBerry ® World ™; risks related to the collection, storage, transmission, use and disclosure of confidential and personal information; BlackBerry's ability to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance on suppliers of functional components for its products and risks relating to its supply chain; BlackBerry's ability to obtain rights to use software or components supplied by third parties; BlackBerry's ability to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related to government regulations, including regulations relating to encryption technology; BlackBerry's ability to continue to adapt to recent board and management changes and headcount reductions; reliance on strategic alliances with third - party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; BlackBerry's reliance on third - party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities in BlackBerry's products; risks related to litigation, including litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's practice of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating to the impairment of intangible assets recorded on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks as a result of actions of activist shareholders; government regulation of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related to economic and geopolitical conditions; risks associated with acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and difficulties in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry.

These risks and uncertainties include food safety and food - borne illness concerns; litigation; unfavorable publicity; federal, state and local regulation of our business including health care reform, labor and insurance costs; technology failures; failure to execute a business continuity plan following a disaster; health concerns including virus outbreaks; the intensely competitive nature of the restaurant industry; factors impacting our ability to drive sales growth; the impact of indebtedness we incurred in the RARE acquisition; our plans to expand our newer brands like Bahama Breeze and Seasons 52; our ability to successfully integrate Eddie V's restaurant operations; a lack of suitable new restaurant locations; higher - than - anticipated costs to open, close or remodel restaurants; increased advertising and marketing costs; a failure to develop and recruit effective leaders; the price and availability of key food products and utilities; shortages or interruptions in the delivery of food and other products; volatility in the market value of derivatives; general macroeconomic factors, including unemployment and interest rates; disruptions in the financial markets; risk of doing business with franchisees and vendors in foreign markets; failure to protect our service marks or other intellectual property; a possible impairment in the carrying value of our goodwill or other intangible assets; a failure of our internal controls over financial reporting or changes in accounting standards; and other factors and uncertainties discussed from time to time in reports filed by Darden with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

People have done very well for themselves by building up their first franchise operation and then expanding into multiple locations.

Mobile Branches: Provides a retail banking advantage by enabling the use of mobile banking branches, which allows banks and bank equivalents to expand retail operations, with lower overhead costs.

(1) It issues and redeems paper money — United States and Treasury notes;... (4) it transfers money to move the crops;... (6) it acts as a regulator of the rate of discount by contracting and expanding the currency through its operations upon the deposits in banks and in its own vaults; (7) it keeps the gold reserve of the country.

Whoever considers [the sparse basic materials] which the Scriptures afforded him will wonder by what energetic operation he expanded them to such extent and ramified them to so much variety, restrained as he was by religious reverence from licentiousness of fiction.

The company has expanded its presence and customer base by acquiring J.H. Lea & Sons, a fish wholesale operation also located in Hampstead, N.C. With this purchase, Atlantic Seafood has cemented its position as one of the largest fresh and frozen seafood suppliers in the southeastern United States.

Indian dairy company Parag Milk Foods has expanded its operations in the country by acquiring Danone's manufacturing facility in the northern state of Haryana.

The Australian food businesses owned by Chinese company Bright Food Group are set to form a large part of its initial public offering on the Hong Kong stock exchange, but the company has ruled out making a rival bid for Treasury Wine Estates to expand the operations further.

Indian dairy company Parag Milk Foods has expanded its operations in the country by acquiring Danone's manufacturing...

They were keen to attract where growers re-deployed capital invested by the fund to expand their operations.

In 1989, Major Products expanded into the European Market by starting an operations plant in Northamptonshire, England.

The hotel industry, including the politically key Hotel Trades Union, has pushed back against efforts by Airbnb to expand its operations in New York.

Kellyanne Conway, counselor to Trump and one of the most visible figures in the administration, is expanding her operation inside the White House by hiring a veteran congressional staffer — Renee Hudson — as her chief of staff.

During a closed - door gathering of major donors in Southern California on Monday, the political operation spearheaded by the Koch brothers unveiled a significant new weapon in its rapidly expanding arsenal — a super PAC called Freedom Partners Action Fund.

Saratoga Casino and Raceway, part - owned by James Featherstonhaugh, already has plans to expand its operations regardless of whether it receives one of the four lucrative gaming licenses in the first round of casino construction.

Uber's attempt to expand its operations to upstate New York and to Long Island could jeopardize the jobs of 11,150 full - time workers, according to a report released by the Committee for Taxi Safety.

The Mall is expected to reduce the number of costly emergency department visits by more than 3,400 in its first year of operation as expanded primary care options decrease the need for unnecessary emergency department visits.

By expanding their local manufacturing facilities the company is able to in - source operations currently being done out of New York State as well as create a simulation lab in partnership with SUNY Poly to research semiconductor packaging technologies.

He cautioned that raising taxes on businesses to pay for Social Security will only serve to hurt the economy by prohibiting businesses from hiring employees and expanding their operations.

By expanding NOAA research — now at about $ 10 million, but the agency requested a 50 % boost for FY 2011 — the agency would be able to do more ecological and technological analysis to improve and monitor the sustainability of aquaculture operations.

By 2009, North Korea had expanded its cyber operations to include acts of sabotage.

As hydraulic fracturing operations expand in Canada and in some parts of the United States, researchers at the 2017 Seismological Society of America's (SSA) Annual Meeting are taking a closer look at ways to minimize hazards from the earthquakes triggered by those operations.