Sentences with phrase «include infrastructure assets»

Rechtshaffen's portfolios typically have 20 % Canadian equities and 20 % in alternative assets (mostly private debt, but could include infrastructure assets and real estate).

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Of course, it includes a lot of assets that an average investor can't easily buy — including big stakes in privately held companies and infrastructure facilities like toll roads and airports, to name just a couple.

In addition, a lot of money has been spent on infrastructure, but a huge number of projects have been stalled — India has more than $ 500 billion in nonproductive infrastructure assets, including unfinished roads and bridges.

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.

The board has been dealing with the volatility of publicly traded stocks and low returns from government bonds by diversifying into other forms of assets, including equity in private companies and investments in infrastructure such as highways and real estate.

Murphy said, «Eventually, eShares could become the infrastructure that connects all asset issuers and owners, globally, including public companies.»

Brookfield Asset Management manages some $ 16 billion in assets in Brazil including real estate, infrastructure, private equity, agriculture and timberland assets in addition to financial services.

This value chain can include companies that directly operate or manage existing infrastructure assets, or companies that supply goods or services to existing or new infrastructure operations.

Through a conversation with the bill's sponsor, ETHNews has learned that the digital asset described in the legislation would be backed by bonds intended to fund various kinds of expenditures, including infrastructure projects.

The potential for China to acquire cutting - edge European technology or convert critical infrastructure investments into strategic assets — including the potential for dual - use of assets such as ports — might also pose long - term challenges to U.S. interests, especially as U.S. - China competition intensifies.

The S&P Real Assets Index includes global infrastructure (35 %), property Read more -LSB-...]

Focused on clean energy infrastructure assets in North America, including solar, wind, energy efficiency, storage, and water, the Fund seeks to encompass a broad array of investment structures, such as senior debt, subordinated debt, and preferred equity.

BlackBerry's ability to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance on suppliers of functional components for its products and risks relating to its supply chain; BlackBerry's ability to obtain rights to use software or components supplied by third parties; BlackBerry's ability to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related to government regulations, including regulations relating to encryption technology; BlackBerry's ability to continue to adapt to recent board and management changes and headcount reductions; reliance on strategic alliances with third - party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; BlackBerry's reliance on third - party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities in BlackBerry's products; risks related to litigation, including litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's practice of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating to the impairment of intangible assets recorded on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks as a result of actions of activist shareholders; government regulation of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related to economic and geopolitical conditions; risks associated with acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and difficulties in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry, and the company's previously disclosed review of strategic alternatives.

Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward - looking statements, including, without limitation: BlackBerry's ability to enhance its current products and services, or develop new products and services in a timely manner or at competitive prices, including risks related to new product introductions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to mitigate the impact of the anticipated decline in BlackBerry's infrastructure access fees on its consolidated revenue by developing an integrated services and software offering; intense competition, rapid change and significant strategic alliances within BlackBerry's industry; BlackBerry's reliance on carrier partners and distributors; risks associated with BlackBerry's foreign operations, including risks related to recent political and economic developments in Venezuela and the impact of foreign currency restrictions; risks relating to network disruptions and other business interruptions, including costs, potential liabilities, lost revenues and reputational damage associated with service interruptions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to implement and to realize the anticipated benefits of its CORE program; BlackBerry's ability to maintain or increase its cash balance; security risks; BlackBerry's ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks related to intellectual property rights; BlackBerry's ability to expand and manage BlackBerry ® World ™; risks related to the collection, storage, transmission, use and disclosure of confidential and personal information; BlackBerry's ability to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance on suppliers of functional components for its products and risks relating to its supply chain; BlackBerry's ability to obtain rights to use software or components supplied by third parties; BlackBerry's ability to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related to government regulations, including regulations relating to encryption technology; BlackBerry's ability to continue to adapt to recent board and management changes and headcount reductions; reliance on strategic alliances with third - party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; BlackBerry's reliance on third - party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities in BlackBerry's products; risks related to litigation, including litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's practice of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating to the impairment of intangible assets recorded on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks as a result of actions of activist shareholders; government regulation of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related to economic and geopolitical conditions; risks associated with acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and difficulties in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry.

Alternative investment asset classes include real estate, real assets (e.g., commodities, infrastructure) and private equity, while alternative strategies primarily consist of hedge strategies, including use of derivatives.

The company said it would «explore strategic alternatives» for its media and cloud - infrastructure businesses, and take a writedown on intangible assets including capitalised development within its media and IT units in the first quarter of 2017.

Australian financial infrastructure also includes venture funds investing in crypto assets, precious metals and real estate tokenization and fast development of cryptocurrency trading.

The infrastructure concession assets have a combined value of C$ 26 a share, including C$ 12 for the Highway 407 stake and C$ 9 for AltaLink, Sara O'Brien, an analyst at RBC Capital Markets in Toronto, said in an April 29 note to investors.

If central governments managed their assets better, they could generate annual returns of roughly $ 3 trillion, or more than the world's yearly investment in infrastructure including transportation, power, water, and telecommunications.

«Corruption freezes development, thereby undermining the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals,» he said, citing his own Government's efforts to combat the scourge, including the significant recovery of stolen assets which are then channelled towards the development of critical infrastructure and the implementation of social inclusion programmes.

The Board's concerns include that «large holders of Puerto Rico debt will seek to raise their stakes and collateralize their debt with the island's public infrastructure: roads, bridges, sewers, water systems, and other public assets.»

The Office of the Queens Borough President provides capital funding that can be used to fund large - scale projects, including but not limited to infrastructure improvements and affordable housing developments, and to purchase smaller - scale fixed assets, like computers, Smart - Boards for schools and meal delivery vehicles.

Other objectives include addressing the condition of educational assets and making assets available for community use where demand exists, to optimise the infrastructure and resources for public services.

Take a full inventory of all existing eLearning assets, including content, infrastructure and talent.

Rakuten Kobo and Shelfie's acquisition deal includes technology assets, IP, and the infrastructure on which the ecosystem runs.

AMG Pantheon Fund seeks long - term capital appreciation by investing primarily in private equity investments, including primary and secondary investments in private equity, infrastructure, and other private asset funds and co-investments in portfolio companies.

«In fact, there may be diseconomies of scale for larger public pension plans because of the complexity of implementing their investment strategies, which include contracting out for external experts — a practice that has become increasingly popular, with plans investing more in non-traditional assets such as real estate, infrastructure, and private equity,» said the report.

Institutional investors have long included infrastructure in their strategic asset allocations.

The CIBC suggested that with the recent volatility on the stock market and the lower loonie, 22 per cent of investors are looking at «alternative asset» classes that include real estate or infrastructure.

These activities complement Brookfield's core competencies and include global listed real estate and infrastructure equities, corporate high yield investments, opportunistic credit strategies and a dedicated insurance asset management division.

The Fund will invest primarily in equity securities, such as common stock of companies focused on physical asset development, including roads, bridges, and infrastructure (RBI).

The Fund will invest primarily in equity securities, such as common stock of companies focused on physical asset development, including roads, bridges, and infrastructure.

For an acquisition of a significant infrastructure asset, the entity should tell you about their base - case financial model, including:

The S&P Real Assets Index includes global infrastructure (35 %), property (25 %), natural resources (35 %), and inflation - linked bonds (5 %), using stocks (50 %), bonds (40 %), and futures (10 %).

A few of the alternative asset classes and associated investment products that are pitched to individual investors include: various commodities, gold, foreign exchange, hedge funds in 57 varieties, infrastructure, managed futures, private equity, limited partnerships, and on and on.

Its services include the following applications, including management applications, such as project management, IT Cost Management and IT governance services; operational applications, including incident management, problem management, change management, release management, service catalog and request management and software development lifecycle management; and infrastructure applications, including configuration management, discovery, asset management and orchestration.

Large - scale violent conflict harms assets that facilitate adaptation, including infrastructure, institutions, natural resources, social capital, and livelihood opportunities.

These include a significant investment in refining infrastructure and technology to manufacture clean fuels, as well as projects to monitor and reduce nitrogen oxide, sulfur oxide and greenhouse gas emissions, and expenditures for asset retirement obligations.

This partnership is also very much in line with South Pole Group's constant expansion of climate impact assessments across all asset classes, already including corporate bonds, real estate, private equity, infrastructure as well as direct investments into forestry and agriculture assets.»

Adaptations employ a diverse portfolio of planning and practices that combine subsets of • Infrastructure and asset development • Technological process optimization • Institutional and behavioral change or reinforcement • Integrated natural resources management (such as for watersheds and coastal zones) • Financial services, including risk transfer • Information systems to support early warning and proactive planning Although approaches vary according to context and the level of government, there are two general approaches observed in adaptation planning and implementation to date: top - down and bottom - up.

ESM 296 - 6S - SWM Seminar: Water Resources Finance [2 units] Doyle This course is intended to provide students with applications of project finance to water assets, including municipal water / wastewater systems, irrigation infrastructure, and emerging types of ecosystem related assets.

This map is representative of Hannon Armstrong's sustainable infrastructure investments, including energy efficiency and renewable energy assets distributed throughout the U.S.

This signals BLP's intent to provide clients with a premium global real estate and infrastructure capability and is a further boost for the firm in Asia, where there have been numerous strategic hires including the Haley & Co LCR / Projects team, the William Ho team specialising in asset finance and private client expert Marcus Dearle.

Furthermore, our capabilities span all major private asset classes, including traditional private equity, venture capital, real estate, infrastructure, debt, real assets and more.

When it's time to choose, corporate associates can join sub-groups including banking, capital markets, energy, infrastructure, projects & asset finance (EIPAF), and M&A / corporate.

Now we operate in the major financial jurisdictions for most of the largest financial institutions including banks, funds, asset and wealth managers, insurers and market infrastructure providers.

The team remained active on a range of significant energy and infrastructure projects, with examples including Jonathan Hart's advice to Aspire Defence Capital Works and Aspire Defence Services regarding the Ministry of Defence's Army Basing Programme; and Leeds - based Melanie Grimmitt's assistance to E.On Climate & Renewables UK Humber Wind with the construction aspects of the disposal of the transmission assets at Humber Gateway offshore wind farm to a consortium comprising Balfour Beatty Investments and Equitix.

Previously a partner in the investment funds group at Ashurst, Jeremy's practice includes advising on the structuring and formation of private investment funds across the alternative asset classes (private equity / venture capital, debt, real estate and infrastructure).

It integrates with the broadest set of infrastructure applications, including HR, matter management, and asset management systems, streamlining the hold creation and management process with the most up - to - date information.

Benjamin has practiced in financial services since 2001 and brings to clients his expertise in creditors» rights (including asset based lending), mining and energy law, infrastructure and real estate, sports and entertainment law, commercial / mergers and acquisitions and competition and antitrust law.