Sentences with phrase «improving operating margins»

GE's continued dividend growth is now based solely on its industrial divisions growing, improving operating margins, and increasing free cash flow.

Air Canada's efforts to improve operating margins, expand low - cost carrier Rouge, and add additional flight routes paid off as the company saw operating revenue rise 11.5 %.

The activist investor believes that the company can improve its operating margins through a combination of reducing excessive corporate overhead exposure, including selling its corporate jets and more efficiently allocating advertising expenses, including shifting advertising expenses away from T.V advertising and sports - related events.

In addition to acquiring businesses that produce large free cash flow, Roper seeks to improve operating margins by incorporating its governance processes into the business practices of the acquired company.

Growing a business requires you to undertake strategic initiatives to drive more revenue, improve your operating margins, or both.

Because of this, we believe Simon has been able to use its branding concept to drive revenues and improve operating margins through expense reductions.»

Not exact matches

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.

We are committed to enhancing margins through pricing strategies, improved revenue mix and operating efficiencies.

And if Macron is able to achieve some success with labor reform, I think we could see operating margins in France rising higher, unemployment going lower and the overall prospects for gross domestic product (GDP) growth improving.

Highlights Revenues increased by 15 %, with Group organic [1] revenue growth of 5.2 % Adjusted operating profit margin improved to 15.3 % from 14.6 % Adjusted profit before tax up 21 % to # 29.3 m Adjusted diluted earnings...

Banks adapted to operating in this environment by cutting costs and improving back - office efficiencies, but margins have nevertheless been squeezed.

The operating margin improved from 25.4 % from 25.2 % during the October - December period.

Our North American company - operated restaurant margin improved 370 basis points to 21.9 %.

• Improve gross margin to 49.5 % and operating margin to 16 %.

Operating profit margins improved even more, rising 370 basis points to land at 39.2 %.

An increase in package volume produced revenue growth across all segments while positive leverage allowed operating margins to improve to 10 %.

Alstom, a French maker of natural - gas turbines and high - speed trains, said its operating profit margins will fall in this fiscal year and next, having previously said the margins would improve, as its cash flow turns negative.

The focus on improving profitability continues and Group operating profit margin improved strongly by 210bp to 17.2 %.

The operating profit margin in 2016 improved to 2.8 % (2015: 2.6 %), primarily reflecting higher Australia volumes and the operating profit per kilogram of packed meat sold was 12.5 p (2015: 11.3 p).

Strong growth in emerging markets helped Danone to increase like - for - like sales by 7.8 % to Eur19.32 billion and improve its trading operating margin by 20 bps to 14.72 % in 2011.

Whether they are meeting potential bulk wine suppliers on the trade show floor of the Royal Horticultural Halls or interacting with leading names in the industry as part of the two - day business conference, retail buyers will learn how private labels can help them boost top - line revenue and improve overall operating margins.

The key elements of our business strategy are to build and enhance leading brands, focus on opportunities in high - growth and high - margin categories, increase presence in high - margin channels and packages, leverage our integrated business model, strengthen our route - to - market and improve operating efficiency.

We achieved moderate annual revenue increases in Jewish Networks and Other Affinity Networks, improved Contribution margins to 74 %, cut Operating Expenses by 19 %, drove annual Adjusted EBITDA to record levels at a 28 % margin and returned capital to stockholders by using cash flow to repurchase 21 % of the shares outstanding at the start of 2008... we are disappointed with second half trends and in particular the fourth quarter, as revenue and subscribers decreased sequentially in each online segment.

Businesses with opportunities to reduce costs and improve margins through internally focused efforts should be able to capitalize on operating leverage in an expanding economy or modestly grow earnings should sales remain flat.

Bring those together and the operating margin improved by 20 bps to 9.3 % or $ 43.1 million (up 11 % y / y) and EBITDA was up 13.3 % to $ 53.4 million.

-- Animal Feed: With Donegal's habit of chopping & changing segments, we've only 2 years of stand - alone financials for the animal feed business: 2010 revenue was 25.1 M & operating profit (OP) 1.0 M, while 2011 improved to 27.7 M revenue & a 1.2 M OP, for an average 4.2 % OP margin.

Since then, Operating Profit has improved from 11.2 % in 2009 to a current 20.7 %, due to Gross Margin improvements and aggressive G&A expense reductions.

Kerry's currently earning a 9.9 % adjusted operating margin — this masks an improving 12 % + margin on Ingredients & Flavours, versus a sub-8 % margin on Consumer Foods.

After Minorities, Total's Operating Margin should improve from 1.36 % to 1.4 %.

Also, with fast improving sentiment & even some economic momentum, there's an opportunity to selectively look back & incorporate prior peak operating margins / earnings as a component of some valuations.

Underlying operating margin remains at 40 % +, while net interest's improved with the Uganda farm - out & their $ 3.5 bio re-financing.

According to the Wall Street Journal, the bill passed the Senate by a veto - proof margin, and assuming the House approves and President Bush signs it, Amtrak will now have enough money to pay off some of its debt; cover operating expenses and the cost of buying new rail cars and expanding service; encourage states to invest in rail programs; and improve safety.

Developed and actively managed multi-million-dollar operating budget resulting in improved gross margin from 58.3 % in FY 14 to 62.5 % in FY 16