Sentences with phrase «financial performance while»

Bringing a record of maximizing financial performance while upholding food service quality standards and maximizing patrons» experiences.

I manage contract creations along with their execution and analysis to maximize operational and financial performance while reducing financial risk.

The determination this year reflected the Committee's assessment of Mr. Iger's strong leadership and vision in achieving strong overall financial performance while driving the Company toward the attainment of long - term goals including:

Not exact matches

While Yahoo's expectedly dismal financial performance may seem routine to shareholders, the company's decision last week to nix its usual earnings call raised eyebrows.

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.

In fact, hard - driving, «results - at - all - costs» executives actually hurt the bottom line, while self - aware leaders with strong interpersonal skills deliver better financial performance.

But the crises have started affecting its financial performance because of concerns it will result in heightened regulations, and CBA shares are down about 7 percent so far this year while the broader market is up.

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.

While Coinbase has released few details about its financial performance in the last year, it can likely afford the hiring spree thanks to the soaring volume of crypto - transactions, on which it charges commission fees that are typically around 1 %.

In one study, he found that while neurotic traits were positively correlated with workplace performance when financial managers» intelligence was high, as it declined the relationship faded away.

While management believes that these non-GAAP adjusted financial measures provide useful supplemental information to investors regarding the underlying performance of the company's business operations, investors are reminded to consider these non-GAAP measures in addition to, and not as a substitute for, financial performance measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

«Our performance reflects the strength of an organization that is focused on delivering against its financial commitments while also making substantial structural and cultural changes.»

The payout level considered a balanced view of performance, including financial results lower than planned, but strong growth in strategic imperatives revenue, leading to a faster remix towards the business portfolio of the future while also progressing the core portfolio of systems and services.

While the Committee believes that financial performance should be the most significant driver of compensation, other factors that drive long - term value for stockholders are also taken into account by the Committee, including improvements in market share, successful product launches, achievement of strategic objectives and customer satisfaction.

While the elements of the Total Rewards Program are intended to motivate and encourage employees at all levels of HP to drive performance, there is a different emphasis on certain elements of the Total Rewards Program based on an employee's position and ability to impact HP's financial results.

While the HRC noted that the Company was not ranked # 1 in every financial measure used to compare its performance to that of its Peer Group, its overall average # 1 rank across these measures over all three time frames confirmed the Company's strong, consistent, and superior core results.

Applicants get a sense of the culture before they arrive: A job posting for a director of financial planning and analysis includes a bit about using performance data to spur growth while wearing jeans and eating tacos.

«While our statistical findings suggest that diversity does coincide with better corporate financial performance and higher stock market valuations, we acknowledge that we are not able to answer the causality question,» it notes.

Pay — $ 40.3 million, ↑ 323 percent Stock performance — ↓ 6 percent 2014 financials — While revenue rose 37 percent to $ 2.2 billion at the parent of AMC, IFC and other cable networks, net income fell 10 percent to $ 260.8 million.

While HP Co. reports its financial results in accordance with U.S. GAAP, some financial performance targets under HP Co.'s incentive plans are based on non-GAAP financial measures that have been adjusted to exclude certain items.

While HP Co. reports its financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles («GAAP»), HP Co.'s financial performance targets and results under its incentive plans are sometimes based on non-GAAP financial measures.

Economic cycles have a clear impact on factor performance Some factors show pro-cyclical while others highlight anti-cyclical characteristics Given that real GDP is not published in real - time, it is unlikely effective for factor selection INTRODUCTION Financial commentators frequently explain a

Looking at the sector - wide performance of Corporate America in the second quarter of this year, more than 80 percent of the companies in information technology, healthcare and the financial - services space reported higher than estimated EPS growth, closely followed by the consumer staples industry producing food, beverages, household articles, while about 60 - 70 percent of the companies listed under the energy, utilities and materials sectors reported better than expected EPS numbers.

While the world has been laser - focused on the woes of the heavily - indebted PIIGS nations for the last couple of years, property markets in Northern and Western European countries have been bubbling up to dizzying new heights in a repeat performance of the very property bubbles that caused the global financial crisis in the first place.

The largest contributor to Fund performance this quarter was a U.S. software company, while a Swiss financial services company was the largest detractor to performance.

A U.K. - based international equipment rental company was the Fund's top contributor this quarter, while a Swiss financial services group was the largest detractor to performance.

While the lithium business is accretive to company financials (I couldn't find an instance where it wasn't), the small relative size of these numbers renders the lithium business as a «nice to have» or niche rather than real drivers of overall financial performance.

Annual incentive compensation and a portion of performance - based restricted units focus on short - term performance while the balance of performance - based restricted units and the other components of performance - based pay are tied to achievement of financial targets and stock price performance over a longer period of time.

While finance staff does detailed analysis outsiders like me can only make crude assessments of the impact of certain investments in players on the club's financial performance.

I'm betting there will be a much bigger focus on the CL performances and losses than the fact we're 3 pts from the top... While neglecting the fact that the financial muscle they all want flexed so badly is only now a possibility due to the careful planning and years of competing with the big spenders of the league while laying the foundations for a better fuWhile neglecting the fact that the financial muscle they all want flexed so badly is only now a possibility due to the careful planning and years of competing with the big spenders of the league while laying the foundations for a better fuwhile laying the foundations for a better future.

Despite the considerable financial outlay by Queretaro for the acquisition of the Brazilian superstar last summer, Ronaldinho has never able to show his best performances while playing in Mexico and has had several arguments with the club over seemingly trivial issues.

We need a balance of the whole thing... the football governing bodies have to enforce financial fair - play, clubs have to respect it, coaches have to have the right performance and strategies while operating within budgets, players have to deliver, fans have to be realistic on expectatiins (no football club can win everything every year..

Also, while both of them have enjoyed periodic fundraising boosts off debate performances or unexpected wins, they continue to be at a financial disadvantage (Romney and his allies outspent Santorum and his allies by about 2 - 1 in Michigan and by 12 - 1 in Arizona).

«Pension fund managers across the country have cut or eliminated exposure to these overpriced and underperforming investments, while the Office of the New York State Comptroller has stood still and spent pension system funds chasing performance that continues to fall far short,» said Financial Services Superintendent Maria Vullo.

Martin Chick, Mulberry Group MD, said that while overall he had been happy with the content of the shows, he was not happy with their financial performance.

Let's not forget that Johnson's performance as shadow - chancellor was worse than useless and Darling failed to lift a finger while financial markets ran out of control.

While their financial performance dipped in 2008, these institutions rebounded by 2011.

[8] While Deming and Walters can not disentangle precisely what it is that institutions do with their money that makes the difference, prior research suggests that targeted financial assistance, improved advising, performance incentives, or some combination of interventions may be effective.

In short, this is a bonus, thereby protecting the financial viability of the structure while also providing a reward - based culture for those who otherwise would not be able to benefit from exceptional performance because they are at the top of scale.

While some of these proposals offer higher compensation or other financial incentives for educators to work in the neediest schools, others reward high - level performance focused on improved student achievement and other identified criteria.

While a record number of charter schools have opened this year, 150 were shuttered for either low enrollment, financial troubles or weak academic performance, according to NAPCS.

Therefore, making definitive claims about the outcomes of such programs remains a challenging task.83 Some studies find no link between financial incentives for student achievement and higher test scores, while others see higher achievement for students in systems with performance bonuses.84 A large - scale 2014 study on TIF presented findings on early implementation from 153 districts.

And while Texas» School Report Cards that summarize school performance provide a financial snapshot and links to the two aforementioned reports, they don't highlight some of the key metrics that all parents should be informed of.

It might not be all - aluminum for cost reasons, but using aluminum body panels would boost both fuel economy and performance while helping the Blue Oval reap the financial benefits of economies of scale.

«We're pleased with our improved financial performance in fiscal 2014, generating EBITDA of $ 251 million, the highest it's been in four years, while executing on our strategic initiatives during the year,» said Mr. Huseby.

Normally around this time of year as we head into BlackBerry World, RIM would be preparing to meet with financial analysts to discuss RIM's strategy and performance over the past little while and what may be ahead in the months to come.

Based on our studies of factor performance under different financial regimes — the market cycle, the business cycle, and the investor sentiment regime — we found that factor strategies historically have been most responsive to market cycle analysis, while business cycle and investor sentiment analysis have served as good complements to market cycle analysis (see Exhibit 1).

Considering the fact that financial stress has been proven as detrimental to employee health and performance, employers are smart to look into ways that they can alleviate some of that stress and improve employee retention while also reducing costly turnover.

While many people enjoy fine wine for it's taste, texture, and even aroma, The Globe Investor has revealed that connoisseurs may have another reason to appreciate the beverage — its marketplace performance has outshined a number of other financial assets.

While the fund generally will seek exposure to the commodity and financial markets included in this benchmark, this is not an index tracking ETF, and it will seek to enhance its performance by actively selecting investments with varying maturities from the underlying components of the benchmark.