When drafting or negotiating contracts, there are numerous considerations and key
factors businesses and consumers...
When drafting or negotiating contracts, there are numerous considerations and key
factors businesses and consumers should take into account.
Not exact matches
How the DivaCup got
consumers over the «ick
factor», Google sort of buys part of HTC,
and the future of the battery
business
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.
He named a number of
factors, including improving capital investment from
business and retail spending from
consumers, that he said suggested the economy is continuing to expand —
and not, after eight years of recovering from the financial crisis, starting to slip toward another recession.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general
business and economic conditions
and the state of the solar industry; governmental support for the deployment of solar power; future available supplies of high - purity silicon; demand for end - use products by
consumers and inventory levels of such products in the supply chain; changes in demand from significant customers; changes in demand from major markets such as Japan, the U.S., India
and China; changes in customer order patterns; changes in product mix; capacity utilization; level of competition; pricing pressure
and declines in average selling prices; delays in new product introduction; delays in utility - scale project approval process; delays in utility - scale project construction; delays in the completion of project sales; continued success in technological innovations
and delivery of products with the features customers demand; shortage in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange rate fluctuations; litigation
and other risks as described in the Company's SEC filings, including its annual report on Form 20 - F filed on April 27, 2017.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general
business and economic conditions
and the state of the solar industry; governmental support for the deployment of solar power; future available supplies of high - purity silicon; demand for end - use products by
consumers and inventory levels of such products in the supply chain; changes in demand from significant customers; changes in demand from major markets such as Japan, the U.S., India
and China; changes in customer order patterns; changes in product mix; capacity utilization; level of competition; pricing pressure
and declines in average selling prices; delays in new product introduction; delays in utility - scale project approval process; delays in utility - scale project construction; continued success in technological innovations
and delivery of products with the features customers demand; shortage in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange rate fluctuations; litigation
and other risks as described in the Company's SEC filings, including its annual report on Form 20 - F filed on April 20, 2016.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general
business and economic conditions
and the state of the solar industry; governmental support for the deployment of solar power; future available supplies of high - purity silicon; demand for end - use products by
consumers and inventory levels of such products in the supply chain; changes in demand from significant customers; changes in demand from major markets such as Japan, the U.S., India
and China; changes in customer order patterns; changes in product mix; capacity utilization; level of competition; pricing pressure
and declines in average selling prices; delays in new product introduction; delays in utility - scale project approval process; delays in utility - scale project construction; cancelation of utility - scale feed - in - tariff contracts in Japan; continued success in technological innovations
and delivery of products with the features customers demand; shortage in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange rate fluctuations; litigation
and other risks as described in the Company's SEC filings, including its annual report on Form 20 - F filed on April 27, 2017.
Important
factors that may affect the Company's
business and operations
and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, increased competition; the Company's ability to maintain, extend
and expand its reputation
and brand image; the Company's ability to differentiate its products from other brands; the consolidation of retail customers; the Company's ability to predict, identify
and interpret changes in
consumer preferences
and demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue growth in its key product categories, increase its market share, or add products; an impairment of the carrying value of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility in commodity, energy
and other input costs; changes in the Company's management team or other key personnel; the Company's inability to realize the anticipated benefits from the Company's cost savings initiatives; changes in relationships with significant customers
and suppliers; execution of the Company's international expansion strategy; changes in laws
and regulations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated
business disruptions; failure to successfully integrate the Company; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential
and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic
and political conditions in the nations in which the Company operates; the volatility of capital markets; increased pension, labor
and people - related expenses; volatility in the market value of all or a portion of the derivatives that the Company uses; exchange rate fluctuations; disruptions in information technology networks
and systems; the Company's inability to protect intellectual property rights; impacts of natural events in the locations in which the Company or its customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness
and ability to pay such indebtedness; the Company's dividend payments on its Series A Preferred Stock; tax law changes or interpretations; pricing actions;
and other
factors.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to: changes in consumer discretionary spending; our eCommerce platform not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected time - frame or at all; the streamlining of the Company's vendor base and execution of the Company's new merchandising strategy not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected time - frame or at all; the amount that we invest in strategic transactions and the timing and success of those investments; the integration of strategic acquisitions being more difficult, time - consuming, or costly than expected; inventory turn; changes in the competitive market and competition amongst retailers; changes in consumer demand or shopping patterns and our ability to identify new trends and have the right trending products in our stores and on our website; changes in existing tax, labor and other laws and regulations, including those changing tax rates and imposing new taxes and surcharges; limitations on the availability of attractive retail store sites; omni - channel growth; unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential customer information; risks relating to our private brand offerings and new retail concepts; disruptions with our eCommerce platform, including issues caused by high volumes of users or transactions, or our information systems; factors affecting our vendors, including supply chain and currency risks; talent needs and the loss of Edward W. Stack, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; developments with sports leagues, professional athletes or sports superstars; weather - related disruptions and seasonality of our business; and risks associated with being a controlled c
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to: changes in
consumer discretionary spending; our eCommerce platform not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected time - frame or at all; the streamlining of the Company's vendor base
and execution of the Company's new merchandising strategy not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected time - frame or at all; the amount that we invest in strategic transactions
and the timing
and success of those investments; the integration of strategic acquisitions being more difficult, time - consuming, or costly than expected; inventory turn; changes in the competitive market
and competition amongst retailers; changes in
consumer demand or shopping patterns
and our ability to identify new trends
and have the right trending products in our stores
and on our website; changes in existing tax, labor
and other laws
and regulations, including those changing tax rates
and imposing new taxes
and surcharges; limitations on the availability of attractive retail store sites; omni - channel growth; unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential customer information; risks relating to our private brand offerings
and new retail concepts; disruptions with our eCommerce platform, including issues caused by high volumes of users or transactions, or our information systems;
factors affecting our vendors, including supply chain and currency risks; talent needs and the loss of Edward W. Stack, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; developments with sports leagues, professional athletes or sports superstars; weather - related disruptions and seasonality of our business; and risks associated with being a controlled c
factors affecting our vendors, including supply chain
and currency risks; talent needs
and the loss of Edward W. Stack, our Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer; developments with sports leagues, professional athletes or sports superstars; weather - related disruptions
and seasonality of our
business;
and risks associated with being a controlled company.
Given the absence of a public trading market of our common stock,
and in accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Accounting
and Valuation Guide, Valuation of Privately - Held Company Equity Securities Issued as Compensation, our board of directors exercised reasonable judgment
and considered numerous
and subjective
factors to determine the best estimate of fair value of our common stock, including independent third - party valuations of our common stock; the prices at which we sold shares of our convertible preferred stock to outside investors in arms - length transactions; the rights, preferences,
and privileges of our convertible preferred stock relative to those of our common stock; our operating results, financial position,
and capital resources; current
business conditions
and projections; the lack of marketability of our common stock; the hiring of key personnel
and the experience of our management; the introduction of new products; our stage of development
and material risks related to our
business; the fact that the option grants involve illiquid securities in a private company; the likelihood of achieving a liquidity event, such as an initial public offering or a sale of our company given the prevailing market conditions
and the nature
and history of our
business; industry trends
and competitive environment; trends in
consumer spending, including
consumer confidence;
and overall economic indicators, including gross domestic product, employment, inflation
and interest rates,
and the general economic outlook.
Important
factors that may affect the Company's
business and operations
and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, operating in a highly competitive industry; changes in the retail landscape or the loss of key retail customers; the Company's ability to maintain, extend
and expand its reputation
and brand image; the impacts of the Company's international operations; the Company's ability to leverage its brand value; the Company's ability to predict, identify
and interpret changes in
consumer preferences
and demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue growth in its key product categories, increase its market share, or add products; an impairment of the carrying value of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility in commodity, energy
and other input costs; changes in the Company's management team or other key personnel; the Company's ability to realize the anticipated benefits from its cost savings initiatives; changes in relationships with significant customers
and suppliers; the execution of the Company's international expansion strategy; tax law changes or interpretations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated
business disruptions; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential
and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic
and political conditions in the United States
and in various other nations in which we operate; the volatility of capital markets; increased pension, labor
and people - related expenses; volatility in the market value of all or a portion of the derivatives we use; exchange rate fluctuations; risks associated with information technology
and systems, including service interruptions, misappropriation of data or breaches of security; the Company's ability to protect intellectual property rights; impacts of natural events in the locations in which we or the Company's customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness
and ability to pay such indebtedness; the Company's ownership structure; the impact of future sales of its common stock in the public markets; the Company's ability to continue to pay a regular dividend; changes in laws
and regulations; restatements of the Company's consolidated financial statements;
and other
factors.
Important
factors that may affect the Company's
business and operations
and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, increased competition; the Company's ability to maintain, extend
and expand its reputation
and brand image; the Company's ability to differentiate its products from other brands; the consolidation of retail customers; the Company's ability to predict, identify
and interpret changes in
consumer preferences
and demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue growth in its key product categories, increase its market share or add products; an impairment of the carrying value of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility in commodity, energy
and other input costs; changes in the Company's management team or other key personnel; the Company's inability to realize the anticipated benefits from the Company's cost savings initiatives; changes in relationships with significant customers
and suppliers; execution of the Company's international expansion strategy; changes in laws
and regulations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated
business disruptions; failure to successfully integrate the
business and operations of the Company in the expected time frame; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential
and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic
and political conditions in the nations in which the Company operates; the volatility of capital markets; increased pension, labor
and people - related expenses; volatility in the market value of all or a portion of the derivatives that the Company uses; exchange rate fluctuations; risks associated with information technology
and systems, including service interruptions, misappropriation of data or breaches of security; the Company's inability to protect intellectual property rights; impacts of natural events in the locations in which the Company or its customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness
and ability to pay such indebtedness; tax law changes or interpretations;
and other
factors.
These
factors appear to have offset any dampening influence from the declines in
business and consumer confidence that occurred in the March quarter.
There are a number of
factors: the stimulus of lower energy costs, the Modi reforms to alleviate supply side constraints, a reversal of FDI outflows,
and robust domestic demand as a result of improving
consumer and business confidence.
These
factors — many of which are beyond our control
and the effects of which can be difficult to predict — include: credit, market, liquidity
and funding, insurance, operational, regulatory compliance, strategic, reputation, legal
and regulatory environment, competitive
and systemic risks
and other risks discussed in the risk sections of our 2017 Annual Report; including global uncertainty
and volatility, elevated Canadian housing prices
and household indebtedness, information technology
and cyber risk, regulatory change, technological innovation
and new entrants, global environmental policy
and climate change, changes in
consumer behavior, the end of quantitative easing, the
business and economic conditions in the geographic regions in which we operate, the effects of changes in government fiscal, monetary
and other policies, tax risk
and transparency
and environmental
and social risk.
Examples of these risks, uncertainties
and other
factors include, but are not limited to the impact of: adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other international events; the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; our expansion into and investments in new markets; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; changes in fuel prices and / or other cruise operating costs; any impairment of our tradenames or goodwill; our hedging strategies; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; our substantial indebtedness, including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability of our creditors to accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key markets or globally; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under «Risk Factors» in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Comm
factors include, but are not limited to the impact of: adverse general economic
and related
factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other international events; the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; our expansion into and investments in new markets; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; changes in fuel prices and / or other cruise operating costs; any impairment of our tradenames or goodwill; our hedging strategies; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; our substantial indebtedness, including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability of our creditors to accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key markets or globally; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under «Risk Factors» in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Comm
factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment
and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities
and real estate markets,
and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of
consumers or
consumer confidence; adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict
and threats thereof, acts of piracy,
and other international events; the risks
and increased costs associated with operating internationally; our expansion into
and investments in new markets; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology
and other networks; the spread of epidemics
and viral outbreaks; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; changes in fuel prices
and / or other cruise operating costs; any impairment of our tradenames or goodwill; our hedging strategies; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; our substantial indebtedness, including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations,
and to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our
business; the significant portion of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements
and the ability of our creditors to accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness; volatility
and disruptions in the global credit
and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow
and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts
and new ship progress payment guarantees; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key markets or globally; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell
and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships
and certain other services; delays in our shipbuilding program
and ship repairs, maintenance
and refurbishments; future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates
and occupancy levels at different times of the year; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members
and other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; pending or threatened litigation, investigations
and enforcement actions; changes involving the tax
and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate;
and other
factors set forth under «Risk Factors» in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Comm
factors set forth under «Risk
Factors» in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Comm
Factors» in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K
and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities
and Exchange Commission.
Whether it's utilizing in - store surveys
and mystery shoppers, conducting psychographic analysis of customers, or hiring consultants to measure the company's grasp on
consumer trends, R&D
factors into Golden Chick's
business strategy significantly, Parmerlee says.
In addition to expected growth opportunities in the
consumer food
and drink packaging industry, we can benefit from the following
business factors:
In his remark, the Chief Transformation Officer of MTN Nigeria Olubayo Adekambi identified «the expansion of E-commerce into a dual
business model that blends the physical
and the digital to create an ecosystem between brands
and consumers across the two worlds», as among the major
factors fueling the increase in adoption of smartphones.
A passenger version of the Nissan e-NV200 will not be sold in the U.S.,
and this viability testing will presumably be a
factor in Nissan's decision on whether or not this electric cargo van will be sold to
consumers and businesses on our shores.
Risks
and uncertainties include without limitation the effect of competitive
and economic
factors,
and the Company's reaction to those
factors, on
consumer and business buying decisions with respect to the Company's products; continued competitive pressures in the marketplace; the ability of the Company to deliver to the marketplace
and stimulate customer demand for new programs, products,
and technological innovations on a timely basis; the effect that product introductions
and transitions, changes in product pricing or mix,
and / or increases in component costs could have on the Company's gross margin; the inventory risk associated with the Company's need to order or commit to order product components in advance of customer orders; the continued availability on acceptable terms, or at all, of certain components
and services essential to the Company's
business currently obtained by the Company from sole or limited sources; the effect that the Company's dependency on manufacturing
and logistics services provided by third parties may have on the quality, quantity or cost of products manufactured or services rendered; risks associated with the Company's international operations; the Company's reliance on third - party intellectual property
and digital content; the potential impact of a finding that the Company has infringed on the intellectual property rights of others; the Company's dependency on the performance of distributors, carriers
and other resellers of the Company's products; the effect that product
and service quality problems could have on the Company's sales
and operating profits; the continued service
and availability of key executives
and employees; war, terrorism, public health issues, natural disasters,
and other circumstances that could disrupt supply, delivery, or demand of products;
and unfavorable results of other legal proceedings.
While it may seem like a ridiculous form -
factor to many
consumers shopping for a new smartphone, be sure to consider that most of their clients are using them in a
business setting where a larger
and wider screen could be put to good use.
The 7 -, 8 -,
and 10.1 - inch Galaxy Tab 4 tablets offer a variety of screen - size options, providing various form
factors to meet the needs of
consumers and businesses alike.
The design is the biggest change you'll notice, as it steps closer to the form
factor of the Curve 8900, a handset that's been incredibly popular both in
business and among
consumers.
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 t
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 t
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 t
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 t
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.
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 t
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 t
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 t
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 t
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.
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, including store closings, higher - than - anticipated or increasing costs, including with respect to store closings, relocation, occupancy (including in connection with lease renewals) and labor costs, the effects of competition, the risk of insufficient access to financing to implement future business initiatives, risks associated with data privacy and information security, risks associated with Barnes & Noble's supply chain, including possible delays and disruptions and increases in shipping rates, various risks associated with the digital business, including the possible loss of customers, declines in digital content sales, risks and costs associated with ongoing efforts to rationalize the digital business and the digital business not being able to perform its obligations under the Samsung commercial agreement and the consequences thereof, the risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, the performance of Barnes & Noble's initiatives including but not limited to its new store concept and e-commerce initiatives, unanticipated adverse litigation results or effects, potential infringement of Barnes & Noble's intellectual property by third parties or by Barnes & Noble of the intellectual property of third parties, and other factors, 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 30, 2016, and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with t
factors, including store closings, higher - than - anticipated or increasing costs, including with respect to store closings, relocation, occupancy (including in connection with lease renewals)
and labor costs, the effects of competition, the risk of insufficient access to financing to implement future
business initiatives, risks associated with data privacy
and information security, risks associated with Barnes & Noble's supply chain, including possible delays
and disruptions
and increases in shipping rates, various risks associated with the digital
business, including the possible loss of customers, declines in digital content sales, risks
and costs associated with ongoing efforts to rationalize the digital
business and the digital
business not being able to perform its obligations under the Samsung commercial agreement
and the consequences thereof, the risk that financial
and operational forecasts
and projections are not achieved, the performance of Barnes & Noble's initiatives including but not limited to its new store concept
and e-commerce initiatives, unanticipated adverse litigation results or effects, potential infringement of Barnes & Noble's intellectual property by third parties or by Barnes & Noble of the intellectual property of third parties,
and other
factors, 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 30, 2016, and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with t
factors, 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 30, 2016, and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with t
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 30, 2016, and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with t
Factors,» in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2016,
and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with the SEC.
It is important for
consumers to understand misconceptions, accreditation
factors and in general how the Better
Business Bureaus rating system works.
While it may seem to cost more in the beginning, when you
factor in the jobs
and additional revenues created, the inevitable savings in
consumer and businesses electric bills, it will balance itself out in the long run.
This could easily impact your law firm's
business because a consistent client experience is a key
factor in building customer loyalty
and trust, two of the major influencers among legal
consumers.
As a result of these
factors, many small
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and many either elect not to seek help or take no action to address their important legal needs.
The growth potential for this sector continues to ride on several
factors, including country's favorable demographics, increased
consumer awareness, a supportive government focused on
business - friendly policies
and the insurance regulator promoting customer - centric products
and practices.
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factors beyond the
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consumer behavior (thanks largely to on - demand content
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consumer confidence
and spending,
business investments — commercial real estate fundamentals strengthen.