DVP: Porsche is one of very few brands that has
global impact in a very consistent way.
By doing this, we hope to have
a global impact in supporting the school - to - work transition for millions of young people.
Spanning 10,000 years in four and a half minutes, our ecologist shows how acting locally to look after the surface of the peat has a significant
global impact in trapping carbon and slowing flood water.
Not exact matches
«We're a bit hesitant on the ability of [President - elect Donald] Trump to, one, get legislation passed
in the time frame that the market is expecting and, two, the
impact of that legislation if and when it is passed,» says the
global macro strategist for Pavilion Global Markets in Mon
global macro strategist for Pavilion
Global Markets in Mon
Global Markets
in Montreal.
But strategic leaders understand how to separate the signal from the noise, and corporate executives I talk to are far more interested
in the macro trends that will
impact the
global economy — and their companies — throughout 2018 and beyond.
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 her role as one of the 20 senior-most executives in global consulting, she annually reports to Accenture CEO Pierre Nanterme what she has «done personally to impact inclusion and diversity» within the organizatio
In her role as one of the 20 senior-most executives
in global consulting, she annually reports to Accenture CEO Pierre Nanterme what she has «done personally to impact inclusion and diversity» within the organizatio
in global consulting, she annually reports to Accenture CEO Pierre Nanterme what she has «done personally to
impact inclusion and diversity» within the organization.
She also reported on the Arab Spring and its
impact on the
global markets, providing detailed coverage of the uprising
in the island nation of Bahrain.
Actual operational and financial results of SkyWest, SkyWest Airlines and ExpressJet will likely also vary, and may vary materially, from those anticipated, estimated, projected or expected for a number of other reasons, including,
in addition to those identified above: the challenges and costs of integrating operations and realizing anticipated synergies and other benefits from the acquisition of ExpressJet; the challenges of competing successfully
in a highly competitive and rapidly changing industry; developments associated with fluctuations
in the economy and the demand for air travel; the financial stability of SkyWest's major partners and any potential
impact of their financial condition on the operations of SkyWest, SkyWest Airlines, or ExpressJet; fluctuations
in flight schedules, which are determined by the major partners for whom SkyWest's operating airlines conduct flight operations; variations
in market and economic conditions; significant aircraft lease and debt commitments; residual aircraft values and related impairment charges; labor relations and costs; the
impact of
global instability; rapidly fluctuating fuel costs, and potential fuel shortages; the
impact of weather - related or other natural disasters on air travel and airline costs; aircraft deliveries; the ability to attract and retain qualified pilots and other unanticipated factors.
Respondents considered Disney the second-most trustworthy of the 100 companies, they ranked it fifth for having the most positive
global impact, and it landed
in fourth place among companies that «care the most about you.»
«ICBMs create a problem because they enable a country to break out of a regional context and move toward potential
global impact,» Pike, who now directs GlobalSecurity.org, wrote
in 1998.
«We're very much a Canadian operation that's making
global impact and interacting with those all across the world,» says Ablitt, who says the company has ambitious plans to further grow operations
in Canada.
This innovation
in materials technology aimed to mitigate two negative environmental
impacts common to all competing products
in our space: ozone depletion and
global warming
impact.
Russ Corsi, who worked nearly 32 years for Pittsburgh - based PPG, a
global supplier of auto glass, says larger sunroofs are also more prone to weakening over time as the pane absorbs
impacts from bumps
in the road, twists and turns of the car's frame, and «thermal shock» — the expanding and contracting from sudden temperature changes.
A team under Airbnb's
global head of social
impact, Kim Rubey, was already working on a program to house refugee relief workers
in Greece, Macedonia and Serbia, but to address the product challenge, Gebbia formed a new team under his Samara studio that was ultimately spun out and called the Human team.
A
global economic slowdown hasn't had much
impact on this resilient market as people continue to turn to alcohol
in good times and bad.
But
in addition to the
impact of air miles,
global land and resource use determine the sustainability of the food we eat - food production can destroy or displace natural resources
in order to supply growing demand.
She was an Entrepreneur
in Residence at the California Clean Energy Fund, where she explored investment opportunities to accelerate the shift to 100 % clean energy and is co-chair of the Nexus
Global Energy Innovation and Environment Group and a trustee of the American Renewable Energy Institute, mobilizing the next generation of
impact investors and philanthropists.
In an effort to spread the beneficial impact of having a canine companion at work, in May video marketing startup Wistia conducted a global competition for the best startup office do
In an effort to spread the beneficial
impact of having a canine companion at work,
in May video marketing startup Wistia conducted a global competition for the best startup office do
in May video marketing startup Wistia conducted a
global competition for the best startup office dog.
These technologies are driving profound changes
impacting industries and business models as well as life, society, and the environment,» said Tim Zanni,
Global and U.S. Technology Sector Leader at KPMG
in the report.
The initial solicitation and assessment of nominees is conducted
in partnership with FSG, a nonprofit social -
impact consulting firm; the Shared Value Initiative, a
global platform for organizations seeking business solutions to social challenges; and Professor Michael E. Porter of Harvard Business School.
Russia independently or
in conjunction with allies Iran and Syria could flood
global markets, thus dropping prices for not only themselves, but for those on the other side of the Syrian conflict, predominantly
impacting Saudi Arabia and the US — the number two and three world oil producers, respectively.
In its seventh annual survey, published in May 2017, the Global Impact Investing Network, or GIIN, reported on data from 209 respondents managing $ 114 billion in impact investing asset
In its seventh annual survey, published
in May 2017, the Global Impact Investing Network, or GIIN, reported on data from 209 respondents managing $ 114 billion in impact investing asset
in May 2017, the
Global Impact Investing Network, or GIIN, reported on data from 209 respondents managing $ 114 billion in impact investing a
Impact Investing Network, or GIIN, reported on data from 209 respondents managing $ 114 billion
in impact investing asset
in impact investing a
impact investing assets.
China's excess industrial capacity will have a «corrosive»
impact on its future growth and efficiency unless it is reduced, U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew said on Sunday, adding that it was also causing distortions
in global markets.
While it remains to be seen whether an approved merger of Anheuser - Busch and SABMiller will have a negative
impact on craft beer, chances are good that a more dominant player
in the
global market will lead to new challenges for some smaller breweries.
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.
Humanity must also shift from its short - term, regional outlook that denies humans»
impact on the Earth to a multigenerational and
global outlook that consciously accepts its crucial role
in Earth's fate.
In terms of the
global impact of the crisis, execs said the damage to Japan was big enough to change fundamental forecasts for the world economy, giving the statement a 4.2.
The economist accused Jill Stein of spoiling Clinton's chances
in Florida and said with Trump as president there would be no way to reverse the
impact of
global climate change.
Unlike other tech companies like Cisco (csco) and security company FireEye (feye) that said the rough
global market caused them to see a slowdown
in technology spending, Box said it saw no
impact on its sales.
Dip
in share prices and bond yields, along with the upcoming election has had an
impact on the state of the
global economy, causing a setback
in business travel growth.
«Like many of our social
impact initiatives, the innovation and inspiration comes from our partners who are volunteering
in and contributing to their communities,» said John Kelly, senior vice president, Starbucks
Global Responsibility, Community and Public Policy.
This is an important time
in the development of our
global community, and it's a time when many of us around the world are reflecting on how we can have the most positive
impact.
The producers will review the deal at the next OPEC meeting
in June to assess how it is
impacting oil prices and
global global crude stockpiles.
The TriLinc
Global Impact Fund looks for established social enterprises
in stable emerging markets that are ripe for growth capital.
Like most great inventions, the airplane has created a butterfly effect that has
impacted many of the most historic events
in the last century — everything from warfare, to geographic distribution of populations, to commerce and trade and the
global exchange of information.
Out of all the books I have read around entrepreneurship, business, and leadership success, this has hands down had the most
impact on the growth of myself, our business, and the development my own leadership skills as our team has grown from a startup to a
global company with offices
in London, Singapore, and New York.»
«The market
impact is likely to be limited simply because the U.S. Treasury still has enough money to pay its bills through March,» said Peter Donisanu,
global research analyst for Wells Fargo Investment Institute
in St. Louis.
«These areas can give rise to the only eruptions that can have
global catastrophic effects comparable to major meteorite
impacts,» Giuseppe De Natale from Italy's National Institute for Geophysics and Volcanology, told Reuters back
in 2012.
Actual results, including with respect to our targets and prospects, could differ materially due to a number of factors, including the risk that we may not obtain sufficient orders to achieve our targeted revenues; price competition
in key markets; the risk that we or our channel partners are not able to develop and expand customer bases and accurately anticipate demand from end customers, which can result
in increased inventory and reduced orders as we experience wide fluctuations
in supply and demand; the risk that our commercial Lighting Products results will continue to suffer if new issues arise regarding issues related to product quality for this business; the risk that we may experience production difficulties that preclude us from shipping sufficient quantities to meet customer orders or that result
in higher production costs and lower margins; our ability to lower costs; the risk that our results will suffer if we are unable to balance fluctuations
in customer demand and capacity, including bringing on additional capacity on a timely basis to meet customer demand; the risk that longer manufacturing lead times may cause customers to fulfill their orders with a competitor's products instead; the risk that the economic and political uncertainty caused by the proposed tariffs by the United States on Chinese goods, and any corresponding Chinese tariffs
in response, may negatively
impact demand for our products; product mix; risks associated with the ramp - up of production of our new products, and our entry into new business channels different from those
in which we have historically operated; the risk that customers do not maintain their favorable perception of our brand and products, resulting
in lower demand for our products; the risk that our products fail to perform or fail to meet customer requirements or expectations, resulting
in significant additional costs, including costs associated with warranty returns or the potential recall of our products; ongoing uncertainty
in global economic conditions, infrastructure development or customer demand that could negatively affect product demand, collectability of receivables and other related matters as consumers and businesses may defer purchases or payments, or default on payments; risks resulting from the concentration of our business among few customers, including the risk that customers may reduce or cancel orders or fail to honor purchase commitments; the risk that we are not able to enter into acceptable contractual arrangements with the significant customers of the acquired Infineon RF Power business or otherwise not fully realize anticipated benefits of the transaction; the risk that retail customers may alter promotional pricing, increase promotion of a competitor's products over our products or reduce their inventory levels, all of which could negatively affect product demand; the risk that our investments may experience periods of significant stock price volatility causing us to recognize fair value losses on our investment; the risk posed by managing an increasingly complex supply chain that has the ability to supply a sufficient quantity of raw materials, subsystems and finished products with the required specifications and quality; the risk we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if our goodwill or amortizable assets become impaired; risks relating to confidential information theft or misuse, including through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusion; our ability to complete development and commercialization of products under development, such as our pipeline of Wolfspeed products, improved LED chips, LED components, and LED lighting products risks related to our multi-year warranty periods for LED lighting products; risks associated with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or investments generally; the rapid development of new technology and competing products that may impair demand or render our products obsolete; the potential lack of customer acceptance for our products; risks associated with ongoing litigation; and other factors discussed
in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2017, and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.
Geographic location While we might live
in an increasingly
global economy, two - thirds of
impact accelerators target participants geographically by region, country or city.
Crowdfunder, a Los Angeles - based start - up, took a similar tack
in August, when it announced that it had formed a strategic alliance with GATE
Global Impact, a registered broker - dealer, to allow accredited investors to make investments
in companies registered on the Crowdfunder site.
The beloved Danish toy manufacturer reported an 18 percent increase
in its first - half
global sales growth - excluding the
impact of foreign exchange; even Lego feels forex swings - and a net profit of 3,553 million Danish krone ($ 535.58 million), a near - 31 percent year - on - year increase.
Such broad
impact is far greater than these businesses» own size:
in 2014 Facebook — a company with an approximately $ 8bn cost base — enabled
global economic
impact of $ 227 billion.
«We are not only creating a world - class work environment to help retain and attract the best and brightest
global talent, but also building a campus that our neighbors can enjoy, and that we can build
in a fiscally smart way with low environmental
impact.»
China is the biggest export market for Canadian soybeans and while it might be true that Canada might stand to benefit from tariffs on U.S. soybeans, the ambassador told CNBC's Martin Soong that a trade war
in general will still have a negative
impact on Canada, and the
global economy at large.
Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: (1) worldwide economic, political, and capital markets conditions and other factors beyond the Company's control, including natural and other disasters or climate change affecting the operations of the Company or its customers and suppliers; (2) the Company's credit ratings and its cost of capital; (3) competitive conditions and customer preferences; (4) foreign currency exchange rates and fluctuations
in those rates; (5) the timing and market acceptance of new product offerings; (6) the availability and cost of purchased components, compounds, raw materials and energy (including oil and natural gas and their derivatives) due to shortages, increased demand or supply interruptions (including those caused by natural and other disasters and other events); (7) the
impact of acquisitions, strategic alliances, divestitures, and other unusual events resulting from portfolio management actions and other evolving business strategies, and possible organizational restructuring; (8) generating fewer productivity improvements than estimated; (9) unanticipated problems or delays with the phased implementation of a
global enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, or security breaches and other disruptions to the Company's information technology infrastructure; (10) financial market risks that may affect the Company's funding obligations under defined benefit pension and postretirement plans; and (11) legal proceedings, including significant developments that could occur
in the legal and regulatory proceedings described
in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2017, and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10 - Q (the «Reports»).
Readers are cautioned that these forward - looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or results due a variety of factors, including, among other things, that conditions to the closing of the transaction may not be satisfied, the potential
impact on the business of Accompany due to the uncertainty about the acquisition, the retention of employees of Accompany and the ability of Cisco to successfully integrate Accompany and to achieve expected benefits, business and economic conditions and growth trends
in the networking industry, customer markets and various geographic regions,
global economic conditions and uncertainties
in the geopolitical environment and other risk factors set forth
in Cisco's most recent reports on Form 10 - K and Form 10 - Q.
As
in past years, we ranked these women on four major criteria: the size and importance of the woman's business
in the
global marketplace; her clout inside her company; her career trajectory; and
in certain cases her cultural and social
impact.
Eurazeo Deputy CEO discusses how uncertainties
in Europe and the French election will
impact the
global M&A market.