The surge came from higher profit margins in the U.S. refining segment and gains
from international asset sales.
Not exact matches
The company attributed the performance to its
international business, where it saw higher expenses, lower profit margins and weaker gains
from sales of
assets.
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.
International Paper said on Monday that the deal includes a tax benefit with an estimated net present value of about $ 300 million
from the purchase of
assets.
Gold producer AngloGold Ashanti has announced plans to separate its South African
assets from its
international mining
assets through London - listed NewCo, whilst contemplating a rights issue to raise $ 2.3 billion to fund the restructure and pay off debt.
Among those, most boast the
assets Amazon is looking for in its RFP: most large metro areas have
international airports that are well connected to other large metro areas, though not all have reliable public transit to their airports
from other job centers in their region.
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One of the best investment strategists
from one of the largest
international asset management firms just declared that a total cryptocurrency market collapse would hardly affect traditional markets.
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.
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.
In the 12 - month period ended Dec. 31, 2017, Canadian ETF
assets under management (AUM) held in U.S.,
international, global and emerging - market equities increased by a healthy 46 % to $ 46.2 billion
from $ 31.6 billion a year earlier, according to figures
from the Canadian Exchange - Traded Funds Association.
Keep in mind that if a crypto token derives its value
from an external, tradable
asset that it is classified as a security token and becomes subject to federal /
international securities regulations.
Current conversation has focused on the liquidation of the company's U.S.
assets, however the future for the company's various
international branches is far
from certain.
If your portfolio is well diversified with
assets that tend to perform differently
from each other —
international stocks, small company stocks, large company stocks, bonds and real estate — then when one
asset class is losing value, you can rely on holdings in another
asset class that are more stable or perhaps increasing in value.
«We have this long - term strategic
asset allocation and we decreased the split of Australia versus
international shares
from 60:40 to 50:50.
An additional factor which has, at the margin, increased the demand for Australian - dollar
assets is demand
from other central banks to hold Australian dollars as part of their
international reserves.
His range of abilities made him a real
asset to Arsenal and we had secured a very predominate German
international when he signed
from Koln.
Barcelona are claimed to be eyeing a summer move for the Spain
international, citing the Gunners dismal season as well as the doubt over the club's main
assets as weakness, and will try and use that to lure Bellerin away
from the club.
The former England
international says that
from a footballing perspective, Suarez is a big
asset for Liverpool and should not be sold, but argues that there is no guarantee that he will not bite someone else again.
With Fulham trailing by a Van Damme goal early on, the Cottagers» Saturday afternoon quickly went
from bad to simply catastrophic, as a firm but reckless challenge by Karl Henry on Bobby Zamora, arguably the club's most influential player last season and a player which had he been a few years younger would have almost certainly been snapped up by a bigger club elsewhere, resulted in the England
international suffering both a broken leg and ligament damage leaving Fulham's most prized
asset sidelined until at least the new year.
According to our calculations, which draw on data
from the
International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other public sources, central governments hold significantly more commercial
assets than private equity firms, hedge funds, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, or the super-rich (see figure 1 below).
And it's easier to collect back taxes, garnish a US paycheck or subpoena US
assets than go through
international treaties to extract money
from overseas.
Mr. Lally's past practice has included successfully representing President George W. Bush before the Miami - Dade and Orange County Boards of Election at the 2000 Florida Recounts; handling numerous complex corporate reorganizations involving multi-jurisdictional
assets; recovering priceless stolen art
from an
international auction house; restructuring of clients» business affairs to reduce their tax and liability exposure; successfully litigating major elections cases and appeals; representing media groups in domestic and
international litigation; handling complex domestic relations, divorce, and custody matters; serving as general counsel to numerous corporations in the health care, media, manufacturing, and hospitality industries; and representing parties in multi-national litigation.
We want to hold and
international conference at the Javits Center to introduce executives
from overseas to the Start - Up New York program and all the
assets and beauty that this state has to offer.
So we are helping to improve transparency and accountability by establishing a Joint Financial Management Board through which donors will work with the Somali government to help make sure that revenue
from key
assets and
international aid is used for the good of the Somali people.
As a leading integrated producer and marketer of commodities with a well - balanced portfolio of diverse industrial
assets, Glencore Xstrata are strongly positioned to capture value at every stage of the supply chain,
from sourcing materials deep underground to delivering products to an
international customer base.
«We have seen workers sacrifice and work at the highest
international standards and not only have these combine efforts brought back the crippled national
asset from the brink but have also restored national fuel security.
Located 500 miles
from 41 percent of the US population and 59 percent of Canada's with access to 25 percent of the world's fresh water, Western New York is poised to take advantage of its many
assets and strengths — such as a tourism sector with
international acclaim; relatively low costs of living and doing business; an educated and skilled workforce; and strong aggregate household income.
Professor Vasile is leading the Stardust Network, an
international, EU - funded programme comprising researchers and leaders
from 20 different institutions, with the purpose of advancing research into the manipulation of asteroids and space debris, and the aim of protecting the planet and space
assets from catastrophic impacts.
There may be other more desirable
asset classes to choose
from: cash, commodities,
international bonds or equities, etc..
In a nutshell, here it is: The portfolio starts with the Standard & Poor's 500 Index SPX, -0.14 %, then adds equal portions of nine other very carefully selected U.S. and
international asset classes, each one carefully chosen to be an excellent long - term vehicle for diversifying
from the S&P 500.
Do the published managment fees include the cost of currency hedging for the US and
International funds, or is that a separate cost taken
from the ETF's
assets?
March totals for net new investments in stock and bond funds dipped to $ 49.4 billion, down
from the previous month's $ 56.7 billion, according Strategic Insight, an
Asset International Company.
International asset class returns in that period ranged
from 1.2 % to 12.8 %.
Clearly, nothing prevents investors
from cherrypicking the Vanguard ETFs to bolster
asset classes in which they may be underrepresented, which is one reason we considered adding VGB and VBU in a new category of
International Fixed Income.
Since the fund ostensibly invests in foreign
assets, many are betting that this fund will benefit
from the rising tide in
international stocks.
It is more likely that they will take
assets from their Canadian equity managers and increase their foreign equity exposure with their existing
international managers.
Instead of listing the 118 chemical elements by their atomic numbers
from # 1, hydrogen to # 118, oganesson, it shows 20 calendar years» worth of investment returns (1998 through 2017 for the recently published 2018 edition) for 10 different
asset classes, including both U.S. and
international stocks as well as domestic bonds.
The Ariel
International (DM / EM) Composite differs
from its benchmark, the MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index) ex-US Index, because: (i) the Composite has fewer holdings than the benchmark and (ii) the Composite will at times invest a portion of its
assets in the U.S.
Rick Ferri suggests splitting
International into it's two components, Europe and Pacific to capture the rebalancing bonus
from two less than perfectly correlated volatile
assets.
This includes income
from offshore bank accounts, income
from international shares, rental income
from overseas properties and capital gains on overseas
assets.
I could not tie back the numbers
from their domestic equity and
international equity strategies in the
asset allocation portfolio to their individual component strategies.
Since 2007, the average
international stock exposure across TDFs has moderately increased,
from roughly 18 % to 22 % of
assets.
In addition, after introducing
international bonds to the portfolio for the first time in mid-2013, the firm is also boosting the
international sleeve of its TDFs» bond
assets,
from 20 % to 30 %.
For example, Vanguard, the largest mutual fund target - date provider by
assets, said earlier this year it would increase its
international stock stake to 40 % of stock
assets throughout 2015, up
from 30 %.
On the bond side, the average
international exposure has grown,
from less than 1 % to 4 % of
assets
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Strategies may include actively managed stocks, writing covered call options, boutique active mutual / managed funds, rotating sector ETFs,
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The
International Monetary Fund estimated that major U.S. and European Banks lost as much as 2.8 trillion in toxic
assets and bad loans in
from 2007 to 2010.