Sentences with phrase «key investment issues»

Adam Parker, Morgan Stanley chief US equity strategist, discusses the 2016 outlook, given more muted forecasts for economic growth, and three key investment issues that clients are focused on.

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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.

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.

«People who do private - equity investments right are very shrewd and very driven to focus on key issues like investment return and exit strategies,» says Gary Simon, a partner at the New York City - based law firm Jenkens & Gilchrist Parker Chapin.

«You could see more pressure [on stocks] if the trade issue» grows, said Bruce McCain, chief investment strategist at Key Private Bank.

Insights on key issues, proxy votes and shareholder advocacy from the California State Teachers» Retirement System, Ceres, ICCR, Sustainable Stock Exchange, Nathan Cummings Foundation, Trillium Asset Management, As You Sow, Walden Asset Management, Center for Political Accountability, AFSCME, Arjuna Capital, Miller / Howard, Oxfam, Calvert, ClearBridge, Green Century, UAW, Mercy Investments, Sisters of St. Francis, Azzad Asset Management, International Campaign for Rohingya, Responsible Sourcing Network, Sustainable Investments Institute, Proxy Impact, and more.

If you conclude that you are willing to accept investment from and work with a private investor, you can move to the next key issue.

The «key issue,» Mason says, «is whether the Department of Labor reproposal will, like the original proposal, render illegal the means by which low - and middle - income individuals and small businesses receive their investment assistance.

Hosted on September 20 & 21, 2018, the Forum is designed to showcase the hottest hi - tech companies from across North America, offer insight into key issues within the industry, provide a premium networking opportunity and give companies a chance to learn from world - class professionals in the investment community.

In its seventh edition, this state of the market report presents investors» perspectives on key issues important to the impact investing industry, as well as analysis of their investment activity, asset allocations by geography, sector, and investment instrument, impact measurement practice, and performance.

And it is weak on financial services, a key issue for Britain and London itself, and international firms using London to sell services around Europe would have to open new bases inside the bloc, eventually, economists argue, leaching significant staff and investment away.

Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact of: adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other international events; the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; our expansion into and investments in new markets; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; changes in fuel prices and / or other cruise operating costs; any impairment of our tradenames or goodwill; our hedging strategies; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; our substantial indebtedness, including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability of our creditors to accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key markets or globally; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under «Risk Factors» in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

He addressed three broad issues: the ACCC's compliance and enforcement mix investment in the ACCC's criminal cartel unit merger enforcement He also made two key announcements: that the ACCC is commencing a new review of its cartel immunity and cooperation policy in light of recent experience with criminal cartel investigations; and that the ACCC will be taking...

its not simply the case of we want this guy so he will come, there is the issue of intrest on the players behalf, we may want the player be he may not want to leave and then the one key factor money... See we have money to go out and spend but unlike the dumbasses that consider spending near enough # 60 million on Fabian Delph and Raheem sterling as a good investment..

The event will bring together influential leaders to discuss and address key issues around energy within the UK including the future of the UK energy mix, engineering a sustainable energy future and looking at investment into new and emerging technology.

The conferences led by Heastie and Flanagan do not see eye to eye on a number of key issues, including a minimum wage hike, the education investment tax credit and an effort to strengthen charter schools.

The initiative, which sees a total joint investment of # 10.25 million over five years, will establish a single research centre, focused on key third sector issues including the sector's scale, dynamics, and effectiveness.

Key environmental issues include $ 300 million for the Environmental Protection Fund, an ongoing investment in funds for clean drinking water and infrastructure and $ 65 million to combat algal blooms statewide.

Alden, You've tapped a lot of key issues here — the lack of economic incentive on the company's side to invest in plus sized design, the lack of economic ability for many plus sized women to spend more on ethical clothing due to the correlation between poverty and obesity, and the societal stigma that plus sized status is «supposed» to be temporary, and not worth the investment.

In this article we look at the key issues facing our schools and find out why modular classrooms are an essential investment for the future.

In his conclusion, for instance, referring to the just - concluded presidential campaign, he says: «Important issues of Softness and Hardness are at stake [and] two key issues are whether to retain the Bush tax cuts and whether to add individual investment accounts to Social Security.»

We also are eager to address key issues including child nutrition reauthorization, career and technical education, and federal education investments.

(Calif.) Gov. Jerry Brown appears to have prevailed over legislative leaders on the key issue of how much the state has to spend next year, thus limiting new investments and growth of existing programs.

«Activation of investment will be the key issue in order to maintain a stable...

In the first new investment advisory I have issued in 15 years, we introduce a new key to dividend investing.

Municipal issuers have a key role to play in terms of: • Low - carbon technologies • Pollution control • Climate adaptation, such as disaster prevention and recovery We will seek to avoid purchasing the relatively few government - issued bonds that are explicitly issued to finance the development of projects, such as nuclear power plants or casinos, which are fundamentally misaligned with our investment objectives Sovereign Debt National governments around the world issue bonds (debt) to finance a wide variety of public goods including education, infrastructure, national defense, the judiciary and social welfare.

In particular, this course highlights the need for dependable retirement income by exploring key issues such as longevity risk, the impact of inflation, the aging American population, investment strategies, and the role of annuitization.

The key issue is that the taxpayer should be able to substantiate that both properties were held for investment.

Joe's consultative approach coupled with his extensive index investment knowledge serves Rebalance IRA clients well and helps them focus on key issues in retirement planning in a collaborative manner.

The report highlights: Trends in domestic energy demand and supply prospects to 2040, broken down by fuel and sector The outlook for the power sector and the increasing share of coal in the region's electricity generation The role that Southeast Asia will play in international energy trade and the implications for its energy expenditures The potential energy and environmental benefits of implementing pragmatic measures that would help limit the rise in the region's greenhouse - gas emissions An in - depth analysis of energy prospects in Malaysia to 2040 A focus on four key issues that will shape the direction of the region's energy system: power grid interconnection, energy investment, energy access and fossil - fuel subsidies

CETA will cover the key issues relevant to a modern trade and investment environment, from ambitious new market access opportunities to clear rules for European and Canadian traders and investors.

What the team is known for: Extensive, expert coverage of partnership matters with key strengths in the legal and investment fund spheres and long experience advising UK and US firms on individual and team moves, restrictive covenants and discrimination issues.

At this breakfast briefing we will be discussing some of the key issues (and pitfalls) for investment banks advising clients on the UK Takeover Code, including examples of the types of areas where difficulties can arise and some of the common pitfalls to be avoided..

At this breakfast briefing we will be discussing some of the key issues (and pitfalls) for investment banks advising clients on the UK Takeover Code, including...

Mark Stefanini Qualified: 2006 Made partner: 2015 Key cases: Advised a Spanish real estate investment fund in relation to litigation concerning breaches of loan documentation, material adverse change and issues of delay and failure to provide information in relation to the construction of a London hotel.

Key issue of non-justiciability, and the first full analysis by the English Court of Appeal on the juridical nature of bilateral investment treaties.

We advise on all the key issues affecting the property industry, including regeneration and development schemes, investment, funding, construction matters, property disputes, portfolio management, planning, taxation and the creation of corporate structures.

For example, the Fiduciary Rule is a key issue that has a large impact on the sales of investments and if the agent isn't properly trained and involved in the changes of regulations, that agent stands to possibly, and unintentionally, harm a client.

Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company, key stake holder in the Cholamandalam Insurance JV, has stated that it would raise up to Rs. 6, 7 00 crore in various slots by issuing 60,000 secured redeemable, non-convertible debentures valued at Rs. 10 lakh.

The key to making the right choice is to think about what you want to get out of the experience: do you want to gain detailed knowledge of a specific area of banking and investment, exempt yourself from professional exams, cross over from another sector, or get a broad understanding of general business issues?

Researched and provided information for bi-monthly bulletin on key issues affecting Peru / Brazil bilateral trade and business investments.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Attained appreciation award for Leading & managing a team responsible for conducting periodic internal compliance reviews determining compliance with regulations related to the Bank Secrecy Act, Office of Foreign Assets Control, USA Patriots Act, KYC, etc. • Made independent decisions discussing complex regulatory issues including the LOB impact with management • Coordinated and participated in on - site investment manager and service providers assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of their compliance programs • Supported the preparation of quarterly and annual compliance reports to the Board of Trustees • Stayed abreast of evolving investment advisory regulations and on that basis got a promotion

Professional Duties & Responsibilities Managed all aspects of branch location including personnel and daily operations Oversaw employee hiring, training, performance reviews, compensation, and termination Interfaced with business, insurance, and investment partners to provide holistic client service Analyzed local, niche, and national markets to identify potential sales opportunities for clients Generated significant revenue through successful leveraging of bank products and services Built long - term relationships with key industry contacts to expand company reach and sales Conducted Management Self Assessments, audits, and compliance activities Monitored adherence to legal and corporate procedures protecting company and client assets Resolved escalated customer service issues promptly, professionally, and effectively Implemented measures to significantly increase operational efficacy and efficiency Identified and developed high potential employees increasing their value to the company Designed and implemented employee recognition program elevating corporate morale Performed teller services including cash handling and bank vault oversight Tracked sales referrals guaranteeing observance of proper procedures and policies Reviewed ledgers, branch audit logs, and closeout, balance, and M&D reports Provided excellent customer service resulting in client satisfaction and repeat business

In the run - up to the forthcoming Westminster elections, Siobhan Fitzpatrick, Chief Executive of Early Years - the organisation for young children, launches her organisation's manifesto, outlining the key issues for the early years sector and calls for a continued investment in services for young children.

The organization unites real estate trade associations and owners of investment - grade real estate, developers, lenders, and management companies to represent their interests on key real estate - related policy issues.

Marketing a home and finding a new, good tenant is costly and time consuming, the longer a good tenant stays in the home the less expense you will have for advertising, vacancies and the maintenance items (carpets, painting, etc.) Good, regular communication is key, check in with them periodically, this will help to keep up with deferred maintenance issues and keep the tenant happy and loyal and in turn they will take better care of your investment.

It also appears that the investor's intent at the time of the disposition (sale) of the real estate is the key issue in determining whether your intent was to hold for personal use and enjoyment or for rental, investment or business use.

MIPM has established itself as an essential meeting place for city administrations who attend in order to both promote inward investment opportunities and discuss major key policy issues that urban conglomerations are facing around the world.

Every situation is different and being able to handle issues moment to moment is key to being an effective real estate Investment Manager.

MIPM has established itself as an essential meeting place for city administrations that attend in order to both promote inward investment opportunities and discuss major key policy issues that urban conglomerations are facing around the world.