Not exact matches
To find the wealthiest people in the world, Wealth - X looked
at its database of dossiers on more than 110,000 ultra-high net - worth people and used a proprietary valuation model that takes into account each person's assets, then adjusts estimated net worth to account for currency - exchange rates, local taxes, savings rates, investment
performance, and other
factors.
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.
«The
performance - based environment
at the company, where challenging targets were set and achieving those targets was a key
performance expectation, may have been contributing
factors resulting in the company's improper revenue recognition,» read Monday's release.
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.
«Cut - throat competition and
performance pressure
at workplaces are the two key
factors of millennials behaving unethically
at workplaces»
Iceland's law stands out in a key way: Companies and organizations with
at least 25 full - time employees must actually obtain government certification proving their pay policies are based on
factors such as education, skills and
performance, not gender.
Piles of research over the last two decades has shown that emotional intelligence is likely the single most powerful success
factor yet discovered, affecting everything from your
performance at work, to your mood and the quality of your personal life.
Employee
performance reviews are often given
at the end of the year and have a big impact on an employee's future
performance manipulating
factors like motivation, engagement, and morale.
Of course, stock
performance does not
factor at all in a company's Fortune 500 ranking, which lists the largest U.S. companies in terms of their revenues.
In addition to
factors previously disclosed in Tesla's and SolarCity's reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the «SEC») and those identified elsewhere in this document, the following
factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from forward - looking statements and historical
performance: the ability to obtain regulatory approvals and meet other closing conditions to the transaction, including requisite approval by Tesla and SolarCity stockholders, on a timely basis or
at all; delay in closing the transaction; the ultimate outcome and results of integrating the operations of Tesla and SolarCity and the ultimate ability to realize synergies and other benefits; business disruption following the transaction; the availability and access, in general, of funds to meet debt obligations and to fund ongoing operations and necessary capital expenditures; and the ability to comply with all covenants in the indentures and credit facilities of Tesla and SolarCity, any violation of which, if not cured in a timely manner, could trigger a default of other obligations under cross-default provisions.
Steve Andersen, president and founder of
Performance Methods Incorporated, and Nancy Chen, content marketing intern
at Repsly, wrote great articles on how to decide what are
factors define «territory» within an organization.
«The tone
at the top of the organization and the
performance - based environment
at the company, where challenging targets were set and achieving those targets was a key
performance indication, may have been contributing
factors resulting in the company's improper revenue recognition.»
At the end of each year, the Committee determines compensation by assessing
performance against these financial targets, as well as in light of HP's
performance relative to its peers on other financial and non-financial
factors and unusual or extraordinary events.
The interest rate - sensitivity of the Low Volatility
factor has increased in recent years Mainly due to the sectoral biases from the long portfolio Sector - neutrality reduces the interest rate - sensitivity, albeit
at the cost of
performance INTRODUCTION Low Volatility strategies have become popular
at 989 (observing that an «against» recommendation from ISS «overshadow [s]» other
performance factors such as the growth of CEO pay); id.
Because there is no public market for our common stock, our board of directors determined the common stock fair value
at the stock option grant date by considering several objective and subjective
factors, including the price paid by investors for our preferred stock, our actual and forecasted operating and financial
performance, market conditions and
performance of comparable publicly traded companies, developments and milestones in our company, the rights and preferences of our common and preferred stock, the likelihood of achieving a liquidity event, and transactions involving our preferred stock.
In addition, as part of this assessment of internal control over financial reporting, the company has determined that the tone
at the top of the organization and the
performance - based environment
at the company, where challenging targets were set and achieving those targets was a key
performance expectation, may have been contributing
factors resulting in the company's improper revenue recognition.
In determining the long - term incentive component of CEO compensation, the Committee shall consider, among other
factors, the Company's
performance and relative shareholder return, the value of similar incentive awards to chief executive officers
at comparable companies, the awards given to the CEO in past years, and other
factors considered relevant by the Committee.
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;
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.
Moreover, the discontent expressed
at last year's AGM was also connected to other
factors, including pay - for -
performance concerns raised by a proxy advisor and a general disappointment with the (not so restraining) effects of the Minder regulation.
The presence of Merrill Lynch in the mix is neutral
factor for the organization from a risk perspective, but BAC as a whole does not compare that well to its large bank peers looking
at the Y - 9
performance report published by federal regulators.
Unfortunately for Arsene Wenger his selection options in central midfield have suddenly disappeared
at the worst possible time, so with Cazorla, Xhaka, Ramsey and Elneny all unavailable, so the Frenchman has had to put his faith in Alex Oxlade - Chamberlain and you would think that his
performance and effectiveness in the middle will be a key
factor in the outcome of this hugely important Londo0n derby.
Especially when we have an abundance of other
factors at the time that can explain many more
performance issues.
performance has to
factor in
at some point and he has been even worse than Dez.
But without blaming too much of this on outside
factors such as a Director of Football, or even our own expectations, we have to look
at what makes a footballer, and that is his
performances on the pitch, and Paulinho didn't have many great moments on the field.
Their computations take account of
factors such as
performance, age and length of contract and lead to the conclusion that Neymar (
at $ 210 m) is the current top transfer banana, followed by Alli ($ 155 m) and Kane ($ 153 m).
Admission is based on a review of many
factors, including strong prior academic
performance, positive teacher reports, a successful interview
at our School, and the student's ability to give something back to our School community.
However, even after control for confounding and selection
factors associated with infant feeding practices, increasing duration of breastfeeding was associated with small but significant increases in scores on standardized tests of ability and achievement, teacher ratings of classroom
performance, and greater success
at high school.
He added that previous
performance at general elections would probably be a
factor in any decision.
The key
factor here IMO, not mentioned
at all by Jack Sheldon, was the dire Labour vote share, arguably their worst
performance in London in 2015.
The facility itself is decades old, but recent improvements to the electronics of the array are boosting its
performance specs across the board by
factors of
at least 10, and in some cases by more than 1,000, the National Radio Astronomy Observatory's Rick Perley said
at the meeting.
«A decisive
factor was single - molecule spectroscopy
at very low temperatures, for which Bayreuth provided us with its high -
performance infrastructure.
But careful investigation of
factors such as the geometric, fluid and flow characteristics within a pipeline is vital and Dr Asim's CFD - based semi-empirical mathematical prediction models provide designers with a tool that will enable them to achieve optimal
performance at the lowest possible cost.
Therefore, starting an exercise program, regardless of one's age, can not only contribute to the more obvious physical health
factors, but may also contribute to memory
performance and brain function,» explained corresponding author Scott Hayes, PhD, assistant professor of psychiatry
at Boston University School of Medicine and the Associate Director of the Neuroimaging Research for Veterans Center
at the VA Boston Healthcare System.
The power
factors of the crystals
at room temperature greatly exceeded the corresponding values of the conventional Bi2Te3 - based alloys that are commonly used in thermoelectric applications, and these crystals thus represent a highly promising route towards the development of high -
performance thermoelectric cooling solutions
at very low temperatures.
«As we look
at multiple
factors, I don't think we'll ever be able to — with 100 percent certainty — predict someone's
performance in any activity, not just sports,» Macnamara said.
That was the bottom line of a new UT Dallas study that analyzed surveys of 19,000 male and female student - athletes
at more than 1,100 colleges and universities in all three NCAA divisions to determine how various
factors impacted their academic
performance.
In as yet unpublished work, «we have already improved
performance by a
factor of
at least 50,» he says.
They also looked
at additional
factors that are known to affect cognitive
performance, including age, gender, education level, participation in cognitively stimulating activities, physical activity, smoking and genetics.
The study included three measures of lifetime earnings: gross lifetime earnings by majors; net lifetime earnings after accounting for demographic and high school
performance related
factors; and net present value
at age 20 after applying a 4 percent discount rate.
The study's results also support the conclusions of an expert panel commissioned by the Obama administration that recommended a closer look
at the effects of socioeconomic
factors on
performance measures.
«These data demonstrate how critical
factors outside the notes themselves, like the information you have about a performer (explicitly in the form of a prime or implicitly in the form of positioning on stage
at Carnegie Hall or on a subway platform) can transform what you are able to hear and how you evaluate a musical
performance.»
So starting an exercise program
at any age can contribute to better brain function and memory
performance as well as to the more obvious physical health
factors.
«It can be a limiting
factor for people who want to cycle or trail run,» says Anthony Slater, who has worked with numerous hockey players
at Athletes»
Performance.
Factors to consider in terms of hydration and athletic
performance are: how much you sweat, the temperature outside, humidity, the altitude you are training
at and electrolyte replenishment.
There is nothing wrong with that, and
at the end of the day, this is the single biggest
factor in determining weight loss or gain,
performance improvements versus
performance deterioration, etc..
Growth
factors can indeed help keep our bodies looking young and the biological machine functioning
at peak
performance.
This means that an individual's arousal, strength and hormone release (all
factors that affect
performance) are different
at 7 am than
at 3 pm.
Instead of looking
at performance, which is confounded by
factors like total calorie count, they're looking
at the basic chemistry.