The Board cites continued improvement
in financial market conditions for the changes to the terms of its discount window lending programs.
Citing continued improvement
in financial market conditions, the Federal Reserve Board approves a reduction in the maximum maturity of primary credit loans at the discount window for depository institutions to 28 days from 90 days effective January 14, 2010.
Not exact matches
One former private lending executive, who would only comment on
condition of anonymity, argues the recent growth
in the private lending space represents a
market response to excessive constraints on mainstream
financial institutions.
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.
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.
Western Australian retailers have a positive view of business
conditions in the year ahead, according to a recent survey by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, with one third expecting an improved
market in the 2018
financial year.
In response to a question about whether a rate cut amounted to pouring gasoline on the overheated housing market, Poloz said «We admit that these conditions are likely to cause financial imbalances,» in some cases, but that the Bank's primary goal is to ameliorate the «financial shock» to the economy caused by the drop in oil price
In response to a question about whether a rate cut amounted to pouring gasoline on the overheated housing
market, Poloz said «We admit that these
conditions are likely to cause
financial imbalances,»
in some cases, but that the Bank's primary goal is to ameliorate the «financial shock» to the economy caused by the drop in oil price
in some cases, but that the Bank's primary goal is to ameliorate the «
financial shock» to the economy caused by the drop
in oil price
in oil prices.
Monadelphous Group says it will be looking to reduce costs to weather the current
market conditions, with the company announcing a 23.6 per cent slide
in net profit for the 2015
financial year, to $ 105.8 million.
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.
Staley told CNBC that given the high level of debt across the world,
in particular among emerging
markets where dollar - denominated debt has grown dramatically, many economies could be at risk if there were sudden changes
in financial conditions.
The Federal Reserve's surveillance of liquidity
conditions in financial markets has broadened and deepened considerably since the «taper tantrum»
in mid-2013 and the events of October 2014
in the Treasury
market.
During difficult
market conditions, such as the asset - backed commercial paper crisis
in the summer of 2007 and the global
financial crisis of late 2008, the BAX has consistently provided customers with price transparency, liquidity and central counterparty guaranteed transactions.
«At this point, I don't see this
market adjustment spilling over into
financial conditions - but Ill be watching carefully,» Kaplan, a non-voting member of the Fed's policy committee, told reporters
in Frankfurt.
Important factors that could cause our actual results and
financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward - looking statements include, among others, the following: our ability to successfully and profitably market our products and services; the acceptance of our products and services by patients and healthcare providers; our ability to meet demand for our products and services; the willingness of health insurance companies and other payers to cover Cologuard and adequately reimburse us for our performance of the Cologuard test; the amount and nature of competition from other cancer screening and diagnostic products and services; the effects of the adoption, modification or repeal of any healthcare reform law, rule, order, interpretation or policy; the effects of changes in pricing, coverage and reimbursement for our products and services, including without limitation as a result of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014; recommendations, guidelines and quality metrics issued by various organizations such as the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the American Cancer Society, and the National Committee for Quality Assurance regarding cancer screening or our products and services; our ability to successfully develop new products and services; our success establishing and maintaining collaborative, licensing and supplier arrangements; our ability to maintain regulatory approvals and comply with applicable regulations; and the other risks and uncertainties described in the Risk Factors and in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations sections of our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and our subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on For
financial condition to differ materially from those indicated
in the forward - looking statements include, among others, the following: our ability to successfully and profitably
market our products and services; the acceptance of our products and services by patients and healthcare providers; our ability to meet demand for our products and services; the willingness of health insurance companies and other payers to cover Cologuard and adequately reimburse us for our performance of the Cologuard test; the amount and nature of competition from other cancer screening and diagnostic products and services; the effects of the adoption, modification or repeal of any healthcare reform law, rule, order, interpretation or policy; the effects of changes
in pricing, coverage and reimbursement for our products and services, including without limitation as a result of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014; recommendations, guidelines and quality metrics issued by various organizations such as the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the American Cancer Society, and the National Committee for Quality Assurance regarding cancer screening or our products and services; our ability to successfully develop new products and services; our success establishing and maintaining collaborative, licensing and supplier arrangements; our ability to maintain regulatory approvals and comply with applicable regulations; and the other risks and uncertainties described
in the Risk Factors and
in Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations sections of our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and our subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on For
Financial Condition and Results of Operations sections of our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and our subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10 - Q.
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»).
These risks and uncertainties include: Gilead's ability to achieve its anticipated full year 2018
financial results; Gilead's ability to sustain growth
in revenues for its antiviral and other programs; the risk that private and public payers may be reluctant to provide, or continue to provide, coverage or reimbursement for new products, including Vosevi, Yescarta, Epclusa, Harvoni, Genvoya, Odefsey, Descovy, Biktarvy and Vemlidy ®; austerity measures
in European countries that may increase the amount of discount required on Gilead's products; an increase
in discounts, chargebacks and rebates due to ongoing contracts and future negotiations with commercial and government payers; a larger than anticipated shift
in payer mix to more highly discounted payer segments and geographic regions and decreases
in treatment duration; availability of funding for state AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAPs); continued fluctuations
in ADAP purchases driven by federal and state grant cycles which may not mirror patient demand and may cause fluctuations
in Gilead's earnings;
market share and price erosion caused by the introduction of generic versions of Viread and Truvada, an uncertain global macroeconomic environment; and potential amendments to the Affordable Care Act or other government action that could have the effect of lowering prices or reducing the number of insured patients; the possibility of unfavorable results from clinical trials involving investigational compounds; Gilead's ability to initiate clinical trials
in its currently anticipated timeframes; the levels of inventory held by wholesalers and retailers which may cause fluctuations
in Gilead's earnings; Kite's ability to develop and commercialize cell therapies utilizing the zinc finger nuclease technology platform and realize the benefits of the Sangamo partnership; Gilead's ability to submit new drug applications for new product candidates
in the timelines currently anticipated; Gilead's ability to receive regulatory approvals
in a timely manner or at all, for new and current products, including Biktarvy; Gilead's ability to successfully commercialize its products, including Biktarvy; the risk that physicians and patients may not see advantages of these products over other therapies and may therefore be reluctant to prescribe the products; Gilead's ability to successfully develop its hematology / oncology and inflammation / respiratory programs; safety and efficacy data from clinical studies may not warrant further development of Gilead's product candidates, including GS - 9620 and Yescarta
in combination with Pfizer's utomilumab; Gilead's ability to pay dividends or complete its share repurchase program due to changes
in its stock price, corporate or other
market conditions; fluctuations
in the foreign exchange rate of the U.S. dollar that may cause an unfavorable foreign currency exchange impact on Gilead's future revenues and pre-tax earnings; and other risks identified from time to time
in Gilead's reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC).
«If global sentiment remains strong and inflation muted, then
financial conditions could remain loose into the medium term, leading to a build - up of
financial vulnerabilities
in advanced and emerging
market economies alike.
Failure to successfully
market our products and brand
in new and existing
markets could harm our business, results of operations and
financial condition.
Right now with earnings growth very strong and the bond
market already reflecting a fair amount of Fed tightening (pricing
in 5 rate hikes over the coming 2 years), my sense is that the stock
market is
in OK shape to withstand some tightening of
financial conditions and not unravel
in the process.
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First,
financial market conditions matter
in determining the appropriate stance of monetary policy.
Financial conditions affect households» and firms» decisions, so that the transmission of U.S. monetary policy to the real economy depends, to a large extent, on how changes in monetary policy help deliver the appropriate financial market conditions to support our objectives of price stability and maximum em
Financial conditions affect households» and firms» decisions, so that the transmission of U.S. monetary policy to the real economy depends, to a large extent, on how changes
in monetary policy help deliver the appropriate
financial market conditions to support our objectives of price stability and maximum em
financial market conditions to support our objectives of price stability and maximum employment.
All three of these reasons — evidence that U.S. monetary policy is currently only moderately accommodative, the fact that U.S.
financial conditions have been influenced by economic and
financial market developments abroad, and risk management considerations — argue, at the moment, for caution
in raising U.S. short - term interest rates.
Conditions in international
financial markets have continued to improve.
Developments outside the United States affect our domestic economic outlook through their impact on trade and
financial market conditions, and we have to take such developments into consideration
in our monetary policy decision - making.
If international developments shift U.S.
financial market conditions — including the dollar — then we need to take this into consideration
in our U.S. monetary policy decisions.
Factors that could cause or contribute to actual results differing from our forward - looking statements include risks relating to: failure of DBRS to rate the Notes at the anticipated ratings levels, which is a closing
condition, or at all; changes
in the
financial markets, including changes
in credit
markets, interest rates, securitization
markets generally and our proposed securitization
in particular; the willingness of investors to buy the Notes; adverse developments regarding OnDeck, its business or the online or broader marketplace lending industry generally, any of which could impact what credit ratings, if any, are issued with respect to the Notes; the extended settlement cycle for the scheduled closing on April 17, 2018, which may exacerbate the foregoing risks; and other risks, including those described
in our Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and
in other documents that we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time which are or will be available on the Commission's website at www.sec.gov.
A second reason for the downward adjustment
in U.S. interest rate expectations is that U.S.
financial market conditions depend,
in part, on the stance of U.S. monetary policy relative to monetary policies abroad.
Thus, when I reiterate that U.S. monetary policy is data dependent, that includes not just the information gleaned from important economic releases such as payroll employment and retail sales, but also how
financial market conditions react to economic and
financial market developments
in the global economy.
These statements may involve a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including the performance of
financial markets, the investment performance of NexPoint Advisors, L.P.'s or Highland Capital Management L.P.'s sponsored investment products, general economic
conditions, future acquisitions, competitive
conditions and government regulations, including changes
in tax laws.
Yet a simmering US - China trade dispute has roiled
markets in recent weeks and tightened
financial conditions, which could argue for going slower.
A few months ago we saw a CEO present who had personally made hundreds of millions of dollars
in a
financial services business and had a plan to capitalize on the current
market conditions.
In the short - term,
market interest rates can be driven by a number of factors including economic data, central bank announcements,
financial conditions (including stock and currency
markets) and overall sentiment.
2018 Outlook: «A synchronized improvement
in global economic and
financial market conditions means fundamentals are likely to play a larger role
in driving individual stock prices, while geopolitical risks and investor complacency leave
markets vulnerable to bouts of volatility that may present us with attractive investment entry points.»
Negative
conditions in the general economy both
in the United States and abroad, including
conditions resulting from
financial and credit
market fluctuations and terrorist attacks
in the United States, Europe or elsewhere, could cause a decrease
in corporate spending on enterprise software
in general and slow down the rate of growth of our business.
Performance of companies
in the
financials sector may be adversely impacted by many factors, including, among others, government regulations, economic
conditions, credit rating downgrades, changes
in interest rates, and decreased liquidity
in credit
markets.
Consider these risks before investing: The value of securities
in the fund's portfolio may fall or fail to rise over extended periods of time for a variety of reasons, including general
financial market conditions, changing
market perceptions, changes
in government intervention
in the
financial markets, and factors related to a specific issuer, industry, or sector and,
in the case of bonds, perceptions about the risk of default and expectations about changes
in monetary policy or interest rates.
Presently,
market conditions are most consistent with a «blowoff» to complete the extended top - formation of the third
financial bubble
in 16 years.
It's better to watch
financial conditions instead of the VIX, because they incorporate
financial stress
in equities, bonds, money
markets along with cost of credit.
Effective forward guidance on interest rates causes
market participants to lower their expectations and uncertainty about future path of interest rates and to anticipate that easier
financial conditions will persist well
in to the future.
Because there is no public
market for our common stock, our board of directors determined the common stock fair value at the stock option grant date by considering several objective and subjective factors, including the price paid by investors for our preferred stock, our actual and forecasted operating and
financial performance,
market conditions and performance of comparable publicly traded companies, developments and milestones
in our company, the rights and preferences of our common and preferred stock, the likelihood of achieving a liquidity event, and transactions involving our preferred stock.
Financial markets were resilient despite sharp adjustments in a wide range of global asset prices in the wake of the vote, and financial conditions are generally more accom
Financial markets were resilient despite sharp adjustments
in a wide range of global asset prices
in the wake of the vote, and
financial conditions are generally more accom
financial conditions are generally more accommodative.
Given the absence of a public trading
market of our common stock, and
in accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Accounting and Valuation Guide, Valuation of Privately - Held Company Equity Securities Issued as Compensation, our board of directors exercised reasonable judgment and considered numerous and subjective factors to determine the best estimate of fair value of our common stock, including independent third - party valuations of our common stock; the prices at which we sold shares of our convertible preferred stock to outside investors
in arms - length transactions; the rights, preferences, and privileges of our convertible preferred stock relative to those of our common stock; our operating results,
financial position, and capital resources; current business
conditions and projections; the lack of marketability of our common stock; the hiring of key personnel and the experience of our management; the introduction of new products; our stage of development and material risks related to our business; the fact that the option grants involve illiquid securities
in a private company; the likelihood of achieving a liquidity event, such as an initial public offering or a sale of our company given the prevailing
market conditions and the nature and history of our business; industry trends and competitive environment; trends
in consumer spending, including consumer confidence; and overall economic indicators, including gross domestic product, employment, inflation and interest rates, and the general economic outlook.
Over the last 18 months, the deterioration
in the global
financial markets and continually challenging
condition of the macroeconomic environment has negatively impacted consumer spending and we believe has adversely affected the sales of our Tesla Roadster.
Any change
in policy and
financial conditions carries with it at least some chance of setting off instability which could snowball given the current high degree of illiquidity
in many
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, 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.
These developments, or the perception that any of them could occur, have had and may continue to have a significant adverse effect on global economic
conditions and the stability of global
financial markets, and could significantly reduce global
market liquidity and restrict the ability of key
market participants to operate
in certain
financial markets.
These abrupt
market movements were even more pronounced than similar developments
in August, when a sudden correction
in global
financial markets was quickly succeeded by renewed buoyant
market conditions.
The additional factors considered when determining any changes
in fair value between the most recent valuation report and the grant dates included, when available, the prices paid
in recent transactions involving our equity securities, as well as our operating and
financial performance, current industry
conditions and the
market performance of comparable publicly traded companies.
The
market - led tightening of
financial conditions generated serious tremors
in emerging
market economies.