Sentences with phrase «increased by returning»

Experience in a class is retained when the PC changes their trade, and can be further increased by returning to the vocation.

Not exact matches

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.

«The business model of an oil and gas company in the future is going to have to be built around the abundance model, where your returns are not going to be made by commodity price increases,» says Munro.

Personal income tax will hit a 20 - year high of 12.5 per cent of GDP by 2020 - 21 under the budget forecasts as the government relies on bracket creep and an increase in the Medicare levy to return the budget to surplus.

Could he get that increase by getting a higher investment return instead?

By best practices, I mean things that add value to the company by increasing the likelihood that any future owner will be able to earn the maximum return — even if the future owner is yoBy best practices, I mean things that add value to the company by increasing the likelihood that any future owner will be able to earn the maximum return — even if the future owner is yoby increasing the likelihood that any future owner will be able to earn the maximum return — even if the future owner is you.

Apple said it will increase the program by returning $ 200 billion in cash to its shareholder by the end of March 2017.

So how fast would earnings need to increase by 2028 to deliver a nominal, 8 % return (6 % real plus predicted inflation of 2 points)?

Developing a comprehensive plan can reduce the resources you spend on returns, all while increasing purchases made by new and existing customers alike.

One study found that consumers who received free shipping on returned items increased their purchases with that retailer by 58 to 357 percent over the next two years.

In June, he raised his price on Amazon by $ 4 and included this note in his description: «We have increased our price on Amazon to cover fees, lost inventory, abusive returns and fake eBay sellers.»

In return for his super-voting shares, Stronach received US$ 300 million in cash plus common shares worth US$ 563 million (they have since increased in value by 85 %).

Bing data from early returns on 2018 show year - over-year investment in voice search has grown by 24 percent, sustaining the momentum from the back half of 2017 and increasing through the holiday season.

«We commend Chairman Pai for his leadership and FCC Commissioners O'Rielly and Carr for their support in adopting the Restoring Internet Freedom Order, returning to a regulatory environment that allowed the Internet to thrive for decades by eliminating burdensome Title II regulations and opening the door for increased investment and digital innovation.

That was offset by a $ 1.6 billion increase, which returned the company to profitability... just barely.

The Bank will respond by increasing the money supply until inflation returns to the 2 % level.

By giving your money more time to compound and keeping your rate of return as high as possible, you greatly increase your chances of reaching a seven - figure net worth,» writes Brian Feroldi on The Motley Fool.

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.

A year later, it was reported that Russia's subs in the Northern Fleet increased their patrol time by half, and just last March, Admiral Vladimir Korolev, the Commander - in - Chief of the Russian Navy, announced that Russia's submarines had «returned to the level we had before the post-Soviet era.»

The Coinbase Index Fund, which requires a minimum investment of $ 10,000 and weights its cryptocurrency holdings proportionately by their market caps, would have returned about 995 % over the past 12 months, an increase of nearly 11-fold.

The report estimates that for each 1 percent of shoppers who return for a subsequent visit, overall revenue will increase by approximately 10 percent.

Comparable sales at U.S. stores have increased for six consecutive quarters, and the company expects to return to earnings growth next year, driven by increased customer satisfaction.

According to Congressional Budget Office estimates, enacting the bill would shrink the federal budget deficit by $ 175 billion by 2020, lift GDP by 5.4 % over the next 20 years, increase national productivity, balloon the workforce by about 5 % by 2033, raise the return on capital, and (although the CBO didn't put it this way) create a $ 46 billion windfall for entrepreneurs supplying security operations along the U.S. southern border.

Says Harper, «If you can increase your rate of return by 50 %, that's enormous.»

That would account for shipping costs and the lower quality of WCS versus WTI, as crude - by - rail shipments increase and capacity returns to normal on the Keystone pipeline across the U.S., which has faced pressure limits since it leaked in November in South Dakota.

Apple also boosted its capital return program by $ 100 billion, with repurchases from the increase set to begin in the June quarter, and said it bought $ 23.5 billion of stock back in the March quarter, a sign that it is bringing back most of its hundreds of billions of dollars in cash to the United States.

«This approach, using a video intended for organic as an ad, reduced cost - per - action by 3.6 % and increased return on ad spend by 24 percent.

Providing rich, interactive content daily, hourly and even by - the - minute will increase return visits.

Last, companies with high cash balances can also return money to you directly by paying off debt, and thus increasing profits; buying back outstanding shares; and even paying a dividend.

This great return allowed us to scale our sales just by increasing the ad spend on the video, which has continued to work exceptionally well and automated our monthly sales revenue.

As a result, it is now clear that the U.S. is in the latter stages of the multi-year credit cycle, a period when rising corporate leverage negatively affects returns to corporate debt as investors demand higher risk premiums to compensate for the greater volatility created by increased leverage.

At the same time you have suggested returns would not increase by more than 0.5 % per year.

If you like, you could further magnify the returns by shorting house price indexes or buying default swaps on the regions we heavily target or shorting the banks that have significant exposure in those regions as we would be increasing their default rate (note — need to investigate the short aspect for legality).

This increases economic well - being by promoting business investment resulting from increased after tax returns to capital.

When a 401 (k) sponsor follows this conflicted advice, participant returns are reduced by unnecessary 401 (k) fees and fiduciary liability increased.

Since 2012, ZTS has grown after - tax profit (NOPAT) by 20 % compounded annually and increased its return on invested capital (ROIC) from 11 % to a top quintile 17 %.

But too often, teams react by doubling down on the current go - to - market mix through increased sales hiring or bigger marketing expenditure even as the incremental sales head or the new marketing spend returns increasingly disappointing results.

Apple said it would buy back an additional $ 100 billion in stock, by far the largest increase in its already historic record of returning capital to investors.

If parliament gives its nod, Greek voters will be asked to rule on two complex draft documents that detail a proposal by the country's creditors to unlock aid of as much as 15.5 billion euros for Greece in return for sales - tax increases and pension reforms.

For example, if state income taxes increase by $ 100 for families claiming the SALT deduction on their federal returns who are in the 35 percent federal income tax bracket, the net cost to them is $ 65; that is, state taxes go up by $ 100, but federal taxes go down by $ 35.

This firm aligns executives» and shareholders» interests by tying compensation to economic earnings and has increased its return on invested capital (ROIC) for five straight years.

He realized that in by investing in companies with a high margin of safety, he reduced his risk while simultaneously increased his potential return.

The second learning is that increasing the breadth of a portfolio through global exposures can help enhance returns, simply by providing another opportunity set to exploit.

Since investors can't quickly change the long - term growth rate of earnings, the only way to substantially increase the long - term rate of return offered by stocks is to lower prices vertically.

During periods of difficult market conditions or slowdowns in these sectors or geographic regions, decreased revenue, difficulty in obtaining access to financing and increased funding costs experienced by our funds may be exacerbated by this concentration of investments, which would result in lower investment returns for our funds.

The logical step, therefore, is to try a portfolio mix that offsets the lower expected return on cash by increasing the share devoted to equities.

Business owners also benefit by reducing their fiduciary liability, lowering their taxes, increasing their 401 (k) returns and improving their plan's attractiveness to employees.

This in return increases your visibility by increasing the chance search engines will list your site in the search results when potential customers are looking for the products you sell.

Figure 1 shows how EBITDA gives the misleading impression that gas station operators CST Brands (CST) is increasing profits when its true profitability as measured by return on invested capital (ROIC) is in sharp decline.

By providing a lift to a stock's price, buybacks can increase total shareholder return to target levels, resulting in more stock awards for executives.