Sentences with phrase «key investments in»

«The strong support of the Packard Foundation and our current investor group will allow us to continue to make key investments in further closing the achievement gap, including the transformation of our Shine Insight data system into an enterprise system capable of revolutionizing the way that Head Start services reach hundreds of thousands of low - income children and families.»

With those remarks at the heart of his State of the Union address - and a 2012 Budget proposal to back them up - President Obama drew a line in the sand and articulated a vision of American economic renewal fueled by key investments in the kind of public - private partnership that brought us the railroads and jet aviation, microchips and the Internet, countless biomedical breakthroughs and a portfolio of clean energy alternatives.

SoftBank Ventures Korea, an investment arm of Japanese telecom and Internet company SoftBank, which has also made key investments in Clash of Clans developer Supercell and Puzzle & Dragons developer GungHo, bought into Turbo based on its pedigree and its future plans.

The hearing also included a robust conversation on supporting students through afterschool and summer learning programs, and Dr. Gail Pletnick, president of the State Superintendents Association (AASA), emphasized the point that afterschool programs are key investments in supporting student attendance and achievement and engaging students and parents in education.

Facing a $ 665 million budget deficit, Chicago Public Schools has had to make difficult but necessary choices about how to protect key investments in student learning.

CPS» FY 15 capital plan focuses on making key investments in these areas to provide a well - rounded education for our children and prepare children for success in the classroom and in life.

Voters in Los Angeles reinforced their confidence in this progress when they voted approval of Proposition 30 which allowed us to make key investments in our schools.

«We've made key investments in early learning, but we need to do more.

He provided leadership within the Oregon superintendents» association, serving as the primary author of reports on key investments in Oregon's future and on creating smooth transitions between high school and post-secondary education.

His key investments in regenerative medicine technologies have laid the groundwork for novel approaches to treatments aimed at generating not merely palliative but actual curative and restorative therapies.

«Our pro-growth budget plan delivers on our promises to provide additional tax relief to overburdened families, seniors and businesses while supporting key investments in education, infrastructure, health care and other areas critical to the safety and well - being of New Yorkers,» said Cathy Young, the Senate Finance Committee chairwoman.

«While the recovery was gaining traction before sequestration took effect, these arbitrary and unnecessary cuts to government services will be a headwind in the months to come, and will cut key investments in the nation's future competitiveness,» Alan B. Krueger, the chairman of President Obama's Council of Economic Advisers, said in a statement.

For example, Hoff noted the volatility caused by a possible Brexit hasn't affected his key investments in health care and cable company high - yield funds.

It will never be a flying high stock anymore, but the consistency of its dividend payments and its incredible growth rate (the KO dividend doubles on average every 10 years) are solid enough to make KO a key investment in your holdings.

Cuomo told business and community leaders that another key investment in the North Country will be the creation of a Gateway to the Adirondacks at the former Frontier Town in North Hudson.

He has championed Pell Grant funding as a key investment in education, and he has introduced legislation to limit taxation on discharged loans.

This led to the creation of a line of oven - baked treats under the Good Dog brand, which Johnson says was made possible by a key investment in production equipment.

Thai hospitality brand Minor International has secured a key investment in Sri Lanka with the acquisition of local resort owner and developer, Cyprea Lanka.

Not exact matches

Not only did the government fail to ease foreign ownership and entry restrictions in the key sectors of telecom and air transport, it rendered the Investment Canada Act's foreign investment review process more uncertain and less trInvestment Canada Act's foreign investment review process more uncertain and less trinvestment review process more uncertain and less transparent.

A small upfront investment in key perks, as well as simply taking a sincere interest, pays large dividends in the long term

For all the hoopla surrounding the digital economy and virtual businesses, the success of many ventures still hinges on serious capital outlay; indeed, a recent benchmark report by the Business Development Bank of Canada identifies «significant» investment in fixed assets as a key variable that helps mid-size companies grow into large ones.

As well as its decision on upstream oil and gas, the World Bank Group said on Tuesday that it would, among other things, report the greenhouse gas emissions arising from investment projects it finances in «key emissions - producing sectors» from 2018.

We are told that with this fund the Province will have the flexibility to offer strategic incentives where necessary to secure key anchor investments in Ontario's interest, help support growth, and create well - paid jobs at home».

William Studebaker, Robo Global President & CIO, discusses the key to investing in automation, robotics, and AI and why it is a global growth investment which crosses over into multiple countries.

In Bitcoin Cash, keys controlling ownership of coins are shared with real Bitcoin investments totaling $ 50 billion.

The key is to centralize back office operations, so that a CPA with a wealthy client can also provide tax services and partner in larger investment schemes, without needing to hire in - house.

For instance, sending key personnel to trade conferences and seminars is not only a great investment in training your people, but it also shows how much you value continual learning.

The key measure of success in social media, as in most other forms of marketing, is your overall return on investment (ROI).

The key to boost growth in African countries is more private investment and responsible policy - making, a panel at the World Economic Forum heard on Wednesday.

By being vigilant in incorporating proven best practices for key IP protection and monetization strategies, you can better ensure your business trajectory has favorable investment and exit outcomes.

What I have learned from many years of working with tech - enabled growth companies; on both sides of mergers and acquisitions; and angel, private equity and venture capital investments, is that accretion of IP value is the key element to supporting overall enterprise value — representing scalability in phases of rapid growth and supporting attractive multiples during the fundraising and exit phases.

«A partnership that looks to maximize the synergies of the two networks, minimise duplications of capacity and investment on key routes, and use IAG's travel management capabilities to improve Norwegian's expertise in this area could all provide some of the benefits of consolidation without the likely high cost of a deal,» they said.

The Financial Planning Association, an association of certified financial planners in the U.S., has put together a list of 20 key steps to wisely managing your investments and achieving your financial goals.

Edwards was reportedly a key driver in shaping the Harper government's foreign investment rules in the oilsands, and also played a key role in negotiating the end of the NHL lockout, as part owner of the Calgary Flames.

In today's fast - paced business environment, taking time to build your team might feel frivolous, but the smartest executives understand that this is a key business investment.

An investment by Apple would be its first direct stake in a major global memory chipmaker as it seeks to secure a stable supply of key components.

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.

«We look forward to strengthening our relationship with key players in the region as we seek new investment into Canada and new listings for the country's marketplace,» says Chadda.

The Permira funds have made over 200 private equity investments in five key sectors: Consumer, Technology, Industrials, Healthcare and Financial Services.

In the long run, these investment categories might not matter if a few key states fail — namely California and Michigan.

Despite expensive cuts in corporate tax rates, private business investment never really recovered after the 2008 - 09 recession — and some key components (like machinery and R&D spending) continued to fall.

Though details of the deal are undisclosed, ADFG stated in a release that it had made a «significant investment» in the VC firm to «accelerate 500's key initiatives, expand to new markets and anchor future global funds.»

More recently, shrinking private investment was the key factor in Canada's «technical recession» last year.

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 key to a good night's sleep is knowing that your investments will not only survive unstable markets, but will continue to grow in the long term, no matter what the economic conditions.

As such, we believe management's financial discipline in expanding by acquisition will be a key factor in maintaining the investment - grade rating.

«Some EU members, especially Germany, are concerned about Chinese investment in the so - called periphery of the union, as well as about the acquisition of strategically sensitive infrastructure such as ports, power plants and key technologies,» Igor Rogelja, a researcher at the Lau China Institute at King's College London, said.

«The key point here is that this investment then supports transfers of technology (as well as intangible benefits such as transfers of knowledge, know - how, management techniques, et cetera), which raises productivity and allows for a sustainable rise in incomes and living standards.»

Key is the improvement in investment intentions.

Chinese steel giant Baosteel and listed railway operator Aurizon have cleared a key hurdle in their $ 1.4 billion joint takeover bid for Perth - based Aquila Resources, with the Foreign Investment Review Board giving the green light to the proposed deal.