Setser: We expect significant
growth in all segments, particularly commercial real estate, investment management and seniors housing.
The growing importance of convenience in packaged food has helped drive
growth in segments like snacks, which grew nearly twice as fast as total packaged food from 2012 to 2017.
But strong earnings
growth in some segments, particularly tech, has boded well for funds such as EMQQ.
Record net written premiums of $ 6.824 billion, up 5 % from the prior year quarter reflecting
growth in all segments.
Net written premiums of $ 6.824 billion increased 5 %, reflecting
growth in all segments.
«Net written premiums grew 5 % in the quarter reflecting
growth in all segments, as we continued to successfully execute on our marketplace strategies.
Heading into earnings, investors were hopeful that
growth in that segment could help offset the cooling global smartphone market.
«By accelerating
our growth in this segment, Canadian exempt securities market participants across the country - issuers, dealers and investors - are assured of a committed industry - leading partner with the long - term vision and resources critical to providing the expertise, solutions and technology investment that will satisfy their needs today, and well into the future.»
Nuts have always been a significant market, but it is expected there will be a further
growth in the segment in the short term, especially in markets with a new appetite for nuts such as China, where 40 % of people stated they are eating more nuts than previously.
Adjusting for the 50 %
growth in that segment alone, it would revise the values of those players sharply upwards, as follows:
The question then is whether midsize pickup trucks have a finite demand, and whether Toyota, Chevy / GMC, Nissan, Honda, and Ford combined will eat up all the possible demand, or whether there's enough
growth in the segment to accommodate a Ram Dakota.
Ford expects further
growth in this segment through the end of the decade, but then again the decade is coming to a close.
«The question is: Is there room for yet another entry, or has
the growth in that segment peaked?
As for hardcover sales, Amazon said it sees continued
growth in that segment.
The firm puts this down to price breakthroughs such as the $ 79 Kindle, and expects further
growth in the segment as companies like Amazon start selling in more international markets.
In the coming years,
growth in this segment will rely on products that are sourced from natural ingredients.
This would actually provide a much needed increase in hardware revenue and would therefore allow Nintendo to see
growth in this segment compared to FY2015.
However, we have identified emerging signs of
growth in this segment, which you can read about in the full EMMES report.
«We expect a high double - digit
growth in the segment this year.
Aegon Religare is targeting this existing internet user base and the future
growth in this segment to make this exclusive online product a big success.
This has impacted property sales in excess of $ 1 million, with lower borrowing costs helping to drive
growth in this segment.
«We could see substantial
growth in this segment of the market if the economy continues to grow and mortgage rates rise only gradually, potentially driving overall market growth.»
Growth in this segment is «just around the corner,» with more baby boomers getting older and seeking alternatives to traditional homes and apartments.
Not exact matches
«The bulls were hoping for a clean modest beat on this key
growth segment which represents the underpinnings of the IBM turnaround story
in 2018 and beyond,» Ives wrote.
On a full - year basis, 2013 same - store sales
growth of 1.1 %
in the Canadian
segment was below our original target range of 2 % to 4 %; we believe this was due to ongoing challenging economic conditions and increased competitive intensity
in our industry.
Running was a strong performing category — posting double - digit
growth in the quarter and the strongest sales Nike has ever recorded for that business
segment.
«Given the steady
growth of the Mexican import
segment in the US over the past few years, the addition of Sol represents a key addition to our portfolio,» Molson Coors CEO and President Mark Hunter said
in a statement.
Though running shoes are still by far the most popular type of sneaker
in the U.S., the
growth in Skechers's sales — up 29 % last year — has mostly come from its casual and walking
segments.
The commercial business
segment has been the biggest
growth area for many aerospace companies
in particular, says Sacknoff.
«If Amazon can apply its efficiencies of scale to the Whole Foods Market
segment, and pass along those savings (to consumers), I would not be surprised to see more
growth in the protein side,» Lewis said.
You must be able to spot this trend
in the adoption of your app and pivot to serve the needs of the
segment that's driving its
growth or use.
But Cook noted
in the release Apple grew revenue
in all of our geographic
segments, with over 20 percent
growth in Greater China and Japan, thanks
in part to adoption of Apple Pay
in transit systems there.
If you want to sell your company, then emphasizing
growth and being a leader
in your market
segment will make your company more attractive to potential buyers.
I am particularly pleased to see the underlying
growth that we anticipated
in our SES Networks business coming through, fuelled by strong performance
in our aeronautical Mobility and Government business
segments.
He pointed out continuing
growth in categories like video conferencing and gaming
segments, where ultrafast keyboards and mice are popular among players of games like League of Legends.
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.
A few paper
segments remain stable: demand for tissue and packaging has been flat, the latter benefiting from the
growth in online shopping and an even worse eco-stigma on plastic.
«We experienced strong Medicare Advantage enrollment
growth and solid performance across all
segments in the first quarter, with early positive indicators of medical utilization allowing us to raise guidance for the year,» said Brian A. Kane, Chief Financial Officer.
The Healthcare Reform Law, including The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and The Healthcare and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, could have a material adverse effect on Humana's results of operations, including restricting revenue, enrollment and premium
growth in certain products and market
segments, restricting the company's ability to expand into new markets, increasing the company's medical and operating costs by, among other things, requiring a minimum benefit ratio on insured products, lowering the company's Medicare payment rates and increasing the company's expenses associated with a non-deductible health insurance industry fee and other assessments; the company's financial position, including the company's ability to maintain the value of its goodwill; and the company's cash flows.
Neha Mahajan, IDC senior research analyst of devices and displays, referred to U.S. PC market as having a «strong last quarter of the year» partly because of «impressive
growth in the retail PC
segment,» which IDC didn't elaborate on.
In the 2012 annual report, the company states: «Operating income in our U.S. segment has not kept pace with our overall growth in that country, and improving it is one of our top priorities.&raqu
In the 2012 annual report, the company states: «Operating income
in our U.S. segment has not kept pace with our overall growth in that country, and improving it is one of our top priorities.&raqu
in our U.S.
segment has not kept pace with our overall
growth in that country, and improving it is one of our top priorities.&raqu
in that country, and improving it is one of our top priorities.»
In the
Growth stage, you sell that winning product to more customers within your initial target
segment and then expand that globally.
We believe this is reflected
in the
growth -
in those
segments since 2012,» Schwartz said.
Meanwhile, Starbucks argues that Kraft failed to deliver on its responsibilities, damaging the coffee chain's performance and limiting its
growth in the single - serve
segment.
With revenue
growth rates for console games
in single digits, the 22 percent compound annual
growth rate seen
in the mobile
segment is an opportunity and a threat that Nintendo needed to address, added Tim Merel, managing director at Digi - Capital.
That's because many of the so - called nonbank banks — some of the big credit - card companies and brokerage houses, for instance — have based their own business plans on
growth within the entrepreneurial marketplace,
in large part because that
segment of the economy has been ignored by much of the banking community for years.
Sales of distilled spirits reached nearly $ 72 billion last year, as strong
growth in the whiskey
segment drove a demand for super-premium alcohol brands.
The company also noted
growth in Disney's theme parks
segment while Fortune got a shout - out
in the filing for naming Disney one of its World's Most Admired Companies this year.
Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders for the quarter, under both Previous Standards and the New Standard, was driven by the inclusion of our PLK
segment,
growth in BK
segment income, and the redemption of our preferred shares
in 2017.
Under Previous Standards, Total Revenues for the first quarter grew primarily as a result of the inclusion of our PLK
segment and system - wide sales
growth at BK, as well as a favorable FX impact, partially offset by a decrease
in supply chain related revenues at TH.