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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.
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.
Another
factor that may have hurt Apple's
performance was a weaker overall back - to - school season
for PCs.
Increased CPU
performance as well as cloud security all
factor into making mobility more viable option
for businesses.
Zak adds a trust bonus
for those suffering from stress: «They also suffer less chronic stress and are happier with their lives, and these
factors fuel stronger
performance.»
Important
factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward - looking statements include, among others, the following: our ability to successfully and profitably market our products and services; the acceptance of our products and services by patients and healthcare providers; our ability to meet demand for our products and services; the willingness of health insurance companies and other payers to cover Cologuard and adequately reimburse us for our performance of the Cologuard test; the amount and nature of competition from other cancer screening and diagnostic products and services; the effects of the adoption, modification or repeal of any healthcare reform law, rule, order, interpretation or policy; the effects of changes in pricing, coverage and reimbursement for our products and services, including without limitation as a result of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014; recommendations, guidelines and quality metrics issued by various organizations such as the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the American Cancer Society, and the National Committee for Quality Assurance regarding cancer screening or our products and services; our ability to successfully develop new products and services; our success establishing and maintaining collaborative, licensing and supplier arrangements; our ability to maintain regulatory approvals and comply with applicable regulations; and the other risks and uncertainties described in the Risk Factors and in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations sections of our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and our subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form
factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward - looking statements include, among others, the following: our ability to successfully and profitably market our products and services; the acceptance of our products and services by patients and healthcare providers; our ability to meet demand
for our products and services; the willingness of health insurance companies and other payers to cover Cologuard and adequately reimburse us
for our
performance of the Cologuard test; the amount and nature of competition from other cancer screening and diagnostic products and services; the effects of the adoption, modification or repeal of any healthcare reform law, rule, order, interpretation or policy; the effects of changes in pricing, coverage and reimbursement
for our products and services, including without limitation as a result of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014; recommendations, guidelines and quality metrics issued by various organizations such as the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the American Cancer Society, and the National Committee
for Quality Assurance regarding cancer screening or our products and services; our ability to successfully develop new products and services; our success establishing and maintaining collaborative, licensing and supplier arrangements; our ability to maintain regulatory approvals and comply with applicable regulations; and the other risks and uncertainties described in the Risk
Factors and in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations sections of our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and our subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form
Factors and in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations sections of our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and our subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10 - Q.
While the company believes the forward - looking statements contained in this press release are accurate, there are a number of
factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward - looking statements, including, without limitation, estimates of future
performance, and the ability to successfully develop, receive regulatory clearance, commercialize and achieve market acceptance
for any products.
Exposure to such investment
factors may detract from
performance in some market environments, perhaps
for extended periods.
There can be no assurance that
performance will be enhanced or risk will be reduced
for funds that seek to provide exposure to certain quantitative investment characteristics («
factors»).
The price you pay
for an investment is the biggest determinant of the future
performance so these relationships don't always hold true exactly and there are many risk
factors to consider.
A number of
factors — such as rising US interest rates, the recurrence of big fluctuations in global currencies, and the widening dispersion of equity returns across sectors and regions — may have helped to create an increasingly conducive environment
for hedge - fund strategies, which have seen a positive turnaround in
performance in recent quarters.
The primary
factors that have impacted our rating are mixed some indicating strength, some showing weaknesses, with little evidence to justify the expectation of either a positive or negative
performance for this stock relative to most other stocks.
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.
It's difficult to put a number on discipline year in and year out, but it's right up there with the most important
factors for portfolio
performance.
We caution you that these statements are not guarantees of future
performance and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including volatility in the economy and the credit markets, supply and demand changes
for vacation ownership and residential products, competitive conditions; the availability of capital to finance growth, and other matters referred to under the heading «Risk
Factors» contained in our Annual Report on 10 - K
for the year ended December 30, 2011 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the «SEC») and in subsequent SEC filings, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied in this presentation.
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.
The primary
factors that have impacted our rating are mixed — some indicating strength, some showing weaknesses, with little evidence to justify the expectation of either a positive or negative
performance for this stock relative to most other stocks.
Major
factors considered in setting goals
for each fiscal year are business results from the most recently completed fiscal year, segment - level strategic plans, macroeconomic
factors, competitive
performance results and goals, conditions or goals specific to a particular business segment and strategic initiatives.
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.
Upon consideration of Ms. Tolstedt's
performance, including the
factors set forth above, the HRC approved a 2010 annual incentive compensation award
for Ms. Tolstedt of $ 1.235 million.
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
2017 was a positive year
for most
factors Quality, Growth and Momentum showed the strongest
performance Value, Dividend Yield and Size generated negative returns INTRODUCTION We present the
performance of seven well - known
factors on an annual basis
for the last 10 years and the full - year 2017.
2018 started negative
for the majority of
factors Momentum, Quality and Growth showed the strongest
performance Low Volatility, Dividend Yield and Value generated negative returns INTRODUCTION We present the
performance of seven well - known
factors on an annual basis
for the last 10 years and the
But
for 2013, it may be a big help to them, accounting experts said, a
factor of the year's surge in interest rates and strong stock - market
performance.
These positive earnings drivers were more than offset by the combined impact of several
factors, including increased energy - related provisions
for credit losses, a 17 basis point decline in net interest margin, moderate growth of non-interest expenses, the addition of acquisition - related contingent consideration fair value changes reflecting
performance within CWB Maxium Financial (CWB Maxium), higher preferred share dividends, and the 20 % increase to CWB's income tax rate in Alberta.
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.
We also know that bank models
for analyzing credit ratings and other
performance factors before approving or denying loans are out of date.
According to Celent, there are three keys to
factor in identifying primary
performance analysis (PA): identifying the «main PA trends in asset management»; knowing what problems to solve; and understanding the key functional areas
for PA systems in asset management.
We caution you that these statements are not guarantees of future
performance and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including volatility in the economy and the credit markets, supply and demand changes
for vacation ownership and residential products, competitive conditions; the availability of capital to finance growth, and other matters referred to under the heading «Risk
Factors» contained in the Information Statement filed as an exhibit to our Annual Report on Form 10 - K
for the year ended December 30, 2011 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the «SEC») and in subsequent SEC filings, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied in this presentation.
Our conversations during the 2017 engagement season focused on
factors companies consider when setting
performance targets
for their short - and long - term incentive programs.
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.
The company cautions you that these statements are not guarantees of future
performance and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including volatility in the economy and the credit markets, supply and demand changes
for vacation ownership and residential products, competitive conditions; the availability of capital to finance growth, and other matters referred to under the heading «Risk
Factors» contained in the company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10 - K filed with the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (the «SEC») and in subsequent SEC filings, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied in this press release.
Second - quarter corporate earnings also came in generally upbeat, pointing to robust growth even after allowing
for the exceptional
performance of sectors like financials and energy, where idiosyncratic
factors helped to drive earnings expansion.
A small but growing number of countries now have legal requirements
for institutional investors to report on how their investment policies and
performance are affected by environmental
factors, including South Africa and, prospectively, the EU.36 Concern about the risks of a «carbon bubble» — that highly valued fossil fuel assets and investments could be devalued or «stranded» under future, more stringent climate policies — prompted G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors in April 2015 to ask the Financial Stability Board in Basel to convene an inquiry into how the financial sector can take account of climate - related issues.37
Choosing the best liquid filling machine
for your application is a complex decision based on a host of
factors including product characteristics, container characteristics, fill size, daily production needs, plant environment, regulatory issues and hardware cost versus
performance.
Some of the medical studies I used as a reference are: Caloric restriction and intermittent fasting: Two potential diets
for successful brain aging and Dietary
Factors, Hormesis and Health, found on the US National Library of Medicine Site, Cardioprotection by Intermittent Fasting in Rats on the American Heart Association Site and Effect of Ramadan intermittent fasting on aerobic and anaerobic
performance and perception of fatigue in male elite judo athletes from the Journal of Strength and conditioning research.
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.
Xhaka has got Arsenal fans buzzing with his three Man of the Match
performances for Switzerland, while Ramsey has been a key
factor in the Wesl beating England to top spot and Ozil has been in typically creative and flowing form
for Germany but there is strong competition from the likes of Iniesta, Payet, Pogba, Kante, Kroos, Hamsik, Modric, Joe Allen, Perisic, Busquets and more.
Therefore, even though there are some other
factors which have contributed their share
for the clubs poor
performance almost
for a decade, the manager is the front runner in all aspects.
The criteria
for seeding was a rigorous combination of watching tape, poring over morsels of advanced stats, and qualifying the «it»
factor with a regression analysis of clutch
performance.
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for the NFL playoffs, based on strength of schedule,
performance versus quality opponents, and other key
factors that our researchers have studied to create value.
Everton supporters often cite the most annoying
factor facet of Martinez is his overly positive outlook on the
performances when evidence points in another direction — the same applies here, there's a time and a place
for mindless positivity and the end of last season, alongside the last two
performances, was not the time.
What Untold has done that very few others have is to expose a number of
factors, but in particular blatantly biased refereeing, which have affected Arsenal's
performances for about a decade.
The 22 - year - old has scored twice and made two assists in his eight games
for the Magpies, with his
performances a key
factor in Newcastle's impressive form of late — Rafael Benitez's side have won their past four matches to virtually assure their Premier League status.
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.
(a) To identify the challenges and
factors militating against effective
performance in the Nigeria Police Force, and make recommendations
for addressing the challenges;
The strengthening industry
performance is being driven by a combination of
factors: • Lower oil prices (forecast to be $ 55 / barrel Brent in 2015 and averaging a lower $ 51 / barrel in 2016) are giving airline profits a boost; however this is strongly moderated in many markets by the appreciation of the US dollar • Strong demand
for passenger travel (6.7 % growth in 2015 and 6.9 % in 2016) is making up
for disappointing cargo demand growth (1.9 % in 2015; strengthening to 3.0 % in 2016).
Snow was one of the principle
factors blamed by chancellor George Osborne
for the UK economy's poor
performance in the final quarter of 2010, leading to intense mockery from the opposition.
But either way, that strong
performance for Ukip could be a significant complicating
factor for the Tories.