Sentences with phrase «key policy factors»

«My mission is to build a first - class judiciary for our dear country espoused on seven key policy factors; judicial temperament, competence, ethics, independence, judicial skills, health and character.»

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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.

Maternal mortality review committees can play a key role in this process, public health experts say, by identifying pregnancy - related deaths that might otherwise be overlooked, analyzing the factors contributing to those deaths, and translating the lessons into policy changes.

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.

Iceland's law stands out in a key way: Companies and organizations with at least 25 full - time employees must actually obtain government certification proving their pay policies are based on factors such as education, skills and performance, not gender.

Last week, Trump signed an executive order rolling back former President Barack Obama's climate change policies, including the Clean Power Plan to slash carbon emissions from power plants — a key factor in the United States» ability to meet its Paris commitments.

Last week however, Clark announced another housing policy that not only fails to address any key contributing factors to the affordability crisis, but will likely make housing costs and the overheated market worse: the BC HOME Partnership Program (BCHP).

A recent report by the Conference Board of Canada estimates that, based on the pace of the Canadian economy (and ignoring factors that are constraining our maneuvering space on monetary policy, such as the situation in Europe and the Fed's interest rate target), our key interest rate right now should be 2.5 per cent.

We intend the discussion of our financial condition and results of operations that follows to provide information that will assist in understanding our Combined and Condensed Combined Financial Statements, the changes in certain key items in those financial statements from period to period, and the primary factors that accounted for those changes, as well as how certain accounting principles, policies and estimates affect our Combined and Condensed Combined Financial Statements.

Beyond the amount of coverage you seek, and the policies you choose to carry, there are five key factors which can affect your final policy costs.

The key factors for bringing about that discussion are that Palestinians realise that statehood is only attainable by negotiation, borders must be agreed upon, changes on the ground must support policies rather than work against them, and the wider region must play a role.

These may in fact prove useful lessons for the future, but the larger message of this episode is to remind us how bad science and politicisation of drug policy reporting has been a key factor in maintaining the failed policies of prohibition.

Many have identified variations in teacher quality as a key factor in international differences in student performance and have urged policies that will lift the quality of the U.S. teaching force.

By examining the key factors in each EU member state which impact these socio - economic environments and, which in turn help mould policy and political sentiment, IWB seeks to highlight more than how well member states are aligned with European Union legislation on refugees.

The Learning Policy Institute (LPI) recently released a new study detailing key factors that affect teacher supply and attrition.

To stem teacher turnover, the Learning Policy Institute says, «federal, state, and district policymakers should consider improving the key factors associated with turnover: compensation, teacher preparation and support, and teaching conditions.»

Earl has also worked as a policy analyst for LAUSD's school board president where he made key recommendations for the district Superintendent's 2016 — 2019 Strategic Plan, analyzed expenditures for the districts $ 7.6 billion budget, and drafted a report evaluating factors affecting student achievement in mathematics.

The SBAC «policy paper» setting the absurd scoring system doesn't even call for additional efforts to address those key factors nor does it even mention how inappropriate and unfair it is to evaluate public school teachers on these flawed test scores.

Ask your agent how the policy is affected by interest rate changes, changes in mortality (deaths), profits of the company, changes in the value of the investments supporting the policy, and changes in other key factors.

Beyond the amount of coverage you seek, and the policies you choose to carry, there are five key factors which can affect your final policy costs.

While there are many advantages of owning a variable life insurance policy, it is also important to consider some key factors prior to moving forward in order to be sure that this type of policy is the best option for you and your specific insurance and investment needs.

Factors that could cause Blizzard Entertainment's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward - looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales of Blizzard Entertainment's titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, Blizzard Entertainment's ability to predict consumer preferences among competing hardware platforms (including next - generation hardware), declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, retail acceptance of Blizzard Entertainment's products, adoption rate and availability of new hardware and related software, industry competition, rapid changes in technology and industry standards, protection of proprietary rights, litigation against Blizzard Entertainment, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, vendors and third - party developers, domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates, integration of recent acquisitions and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities, Activision Blizzard's success in integrating the operations of Activision Publishing and Vivendi Games in a timely manner, or at all, and the combined company's ability to realize the anticipated benefits and synergies of the transaction to the extent, or in the timeframe, anticipated.

Their statement lists several key factors that make it necessary for policy action on climate change:

There are many factors behind this remarkable achievement: more competition, enhanced policy support in key markets, and technology improvements.

Such institutional factors as urban planning policies that favor alternatives to auto transport, by providing high quality transit systems and raising environmental awareness may be key drivers of these differences.

Financial incentives are perhaps the key part of a homeowner's decision to install solar panels, so the NerdWallet ranking is a good reminder that some states that have other factors going for them — looking at you, sunny Florida — could become solar superstars if they just get their incentives and policies in better shape.

Public policies are a key factor in assessing the energy future, particularly in the area of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

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Another key factor in qualifying for workers» compensation is whether or not you were acting in accordance with company policy.

Tribal Relations One of the key factors influencing environmental law and policy in the Pacific Northwest is the presence of and obligations owed to a number of tribes that are parties to treaties with the United States that extend back to the 1850s.

Another key factor when pricing burial insurance policies is the insurer that is underwriting the policy — even with all other criteria being equal.

Key factors in determining the market value of a policy are the death benefit, the cost of future premiums, and the life expectancy of the insured.

When purchasing a no medical exam life insurance policy, there are several key factors that are important to consider.

As with other life insurance, there will be several key factors to keep in mind when you are seeking a burial insurance policy.

Ensuring that the life insurer pays out its claims to its policyholders will be a key factor in whether or not you should move forward with your policy purchase decision.

Similar to with other types of life insurance, there are several key factors in determining how much a burial insurance policy will cost.

There are four key factors to the life insurance policy being accepted as satisfying the loan requirements and guidelines:

Rightful nomination: Another key factor during claims is establishing to the insurance company that he / she is the rightful person entitled to receive the policy money.

This report includes results for most key policy and product factors.

By knowing the key factors insurance companies use to evaluate your piloting risk and working with an independent agent that is a specialist, you can find a competitive life insurance policy that will cover you while flying.

Compare & select the best online travel insurance policy is one of the major key factors.

Key Consumer Tip: Many factors determine what you'll pay for homeowners insurance, so whether you're buying or building a new home or just reviewing the cost and coverage under your current homeowners insurance policy, be aware of what affects your bottom line.

However, before you go out and purchase a life insurance policy, it is important that you keep some key factors in mind.

While there are many advantages of owning a variable life insurance policy, it is also important to consider some key factors prior to moving forward in order to be sure that this type of policy is the best option for you and your specific insurance and investment needs.

For many, the purchase of a life insurance policy can be fairly simple, entailing the completion of an application for coverage (which asks about the applicant's health condition and other key factors), as well as the taking of a medical examination where a blood and urine sample are usually required.

The health of the key person is the most critical factor in determining the price of a key man life insurance policy.

Now beyond policy type, there are a few other key factors that determine your price for life insurance.

The cost of these — and any of the — life insurance policies that are offered through Banner Life Insurance Company will vary, based on many key factors, such as:

Age is one key factor when buying a life insurance policy, which means, the longer you wait to buy, the more it should cost you.

If you want to save money on your home insurance policy, it helps to understand the key factors insurers use to measure your risks and calculate your rates.