Sentences with phrase «future policy outcomes»

Overarching any analysis about the impact of Brexit must be a sense of caution about what still remains unknown over the shape of future policy outcomes.

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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.

But this is not true and this failure of understanding is unfortunate, because it can lead to bad policy outcomes for both current and future generations.

It would be an exaggeration to say that the future direction of Canadian broadcasting depends solely on what happens with the Super Bowl ad substitution issue, but the outcome of this dispute will send an important signal as to future policy directions for the broadcasting industry in Canada.

In a related statement, Fed officials said: «Given the economic outlook, and recognizing the time it takes for policy actions to affect future economic outcomes, the Committee decided to raise the target range for the federal funds rate to 1/4 to 1/2 percent.»

Rather the aim is to sketch «alternative futures,» that is, the consequences of various choices so that policies can be shaped rationally and realistically in the light of the probable outcomes that flow from available options.

Evaluate the outcomes of policies to refine future policy approaches to make them more effective.

The findings can inform local and state policy discussions on improving education outcomes for Spanish - speaking students and suggest areas for future research.

Investing in Our Future: The Evidence Base on Preschool Education This policy brief summarizes the most recent rigorous research for inclusion in the important role preschool education contributes to student academic growth as well as social and emotional outcomes.

Generating key statistics and analyzing the statistical outcomes to inform recommendations for policy decisions and future research.

SRI understands that as long as race, class, sexual orientation, immigration status, gender, gender identity, ability, religion, and ethnicity continue to predict the future life chances of children in our nation, we must work with schools and school systems to identify related barriers and obstacles to opportunity and development, disrupt their negative impact, eliminate the persistent disparities, and implement new policies and practices that support significant learning outcomes for each and every student.

The authors [1] look at the skills that help to drive children's future outcomes, [2] describe how policy - makers, schools and families acknowledge the importance of fostering social and emotional skills development and the gap with the available teaching practices, [3] present an approach to the study of social and emotional skills and the underlying conceptual framework, and [4] highlight future work in this area.

As surfaces absorb roughly 100 times more solar energy than the CO2 in the atmosphere, future anthropogenic changes in both land and water albedo may figure significantly in climate policy outcomes.

You can also check out an earlier great conversation between Jane and Dan Sarewitz, Co-Director, Consortium for Science, Policy & Outcomes Professor of Science and Society, School for the Future of Innovation in Society, here.

The chart below, from the report, looks at probabilistic temperature outcomes for «emission scenarios following no policy, current policy, meeting the INDCs with no increased future ambition and meeting the INDCs with continually increasing ambition.»

Clearly, the outcome of this year's general elections will have a major impact on future federal policies, and in turn, on the speed of clean - energy development in the U.S.

It you believe as I do that the key to our sustainable future (in the US and rest of the world) is to be able to build and re-build our cities to be environmentally sustainable (water, air, food and shelter) and economical to live in for all income groups then we need analytical processes and public education to support the identification of the policies that will lead to this outcome.

«A properly designed revenue - neutral price on carbon will improve economic efficiency, promote better environmental outcomes than existing policy and allow market forces to determine the course to a lower - carbon future.»

A rout of the Coalition that weakens the hold of the denialists and the extreme right on the party leadership and helps to cast them into oblivion would be an outstanding outcome for future climate change policy.

By implementing such policies, we are being steered towards a disastrous outcome for our economic future.

He slammed those who support a «fundamentally immoral» policy of delivering a hothouse climate to future generations, especially since avoiding the worst outcomes requires means redirecting at most 2 % of our wealth.

The overall outcome is a summary of the current state of knowledge concerning the impacts on terrestrial vegetation of future policy decisions that aim to influence anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions.

The report, to be delivered early in the new year, will be the first response made by Theresa May's administration to a major environmental concern and will have considerable implications for future green policy outcomes.

In sketching out an agenda for future research and potential reforms, this Article closes with a call to action for all policy - makers and academics concerned with sentencing systems to focus needed attention on defense counsel's role and impact on sentencing outcomes.

Future studies should look at how ride - hailing services can be part of an emergency response policy and how the advent of these services affects health outcomes, Moskatel said.

There is always a good outcome for the policy holder even in the future.

To this end, the «National Commitment» talks of a «framework for improving outcomes» [36] for Indigenous peoples; the «Victorian Strategy» talks of «an «umbrella» framework within which both existing and future... policies for Koori services will sit», [37] and the New South Wales Statement declares itself to be the «foundation for moving forward».

These outcomes will be assessed in future studies, and policy implications of the findings will be discussed in subsequent publications.

In a recent policy statement, «The Future of Pediatrics: Mental Health Competencies for Pediatric Primary Care,» the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) also recognized the unique advantage of the primary care clinician for surveillance, screening, and working with families to improve mental health outcomes.29 The AAP Medical Home Initiative30 and the AAP policy statement on the family31 addressed family - centered pediatric care.

Illinois» Fathers for New Futures (FNF) hosts the Power of Fathers Symposium, a statewide collaborative of nonprofits that seeks to strengthen and support low - income minority fathers in developing relationships with their children, families, and communities.77 Among its programs, FNF provides job readiness training, parent education, case management, child support information, and additional services to young fathers and men trying to reconnect with their families.78 FNF also hosts a working group of practitioners, and research and policy experts that supports outcomes for children of noncustodial, African - American fathers.79

Collaborations Between Child Welfare Agencies and Court Systems to Facilitate Timely Adoptions Weisz (2004) View Abstract Describes activities and outcomes of the Nebraska Court Improvement Project and implications for future policies, programs, and evaluations.

The review is in line with a commitment in Better Outcomes Brighter Futures — The National Policy Framework for Children and Young People 2014 - 2020 which states that the Government commits to «review and reform, as necessary, the Child Care Act 1991.»

Central to this is the implementation of Better Outcomes, Brighter Futures, the National Policy Framework for Children and Young People (2014 - 2020), which requires close collaboration with all stakeholders, effective co-ordination across Government Departments and clear leadership from the Department of Children and Youth Affairs.

«Availed of by more than 1,300 families - over 70 % of the population of newborns - the scale and scope of this service is truly impressive» noted Minister White as he congratulated the HSE, parents, and youngballymun for bringing their roles and resources together in an integrated approach that made the national policy for children - Brighter Outcomes, Brighter Futures - a reality in Ballymun.

The learning from the PEII about designing, delivering, implementing and evaluating services / programmes is already being used to inform important developments in relation to child and family policies and services in Ireland such as the National Policy Framework for Children and Young People, Better Outcomes, Brighter Futures, the Area Based Childhood (ABC) Programme and the Katharine Howard Foundation Parenting Support Initiative.

· Better Outcomes Brighter Futures is implemented; · High quality early years care and education is accessible and affordable; · Child welfare and protection systems are effective and responsive; · Evidence - based policy is promoted and supported, and children and young people participate in decisions that affect their lives; · High standards of compliance on governance and accountability are supported and enforced; and · Performance is improved through the effective alignment of resources.

The Social Justice and Native Title Report 2016 will publish the outcomes of the Project and recommendations for future policy and legislative reform.