Fredrik Wester and Spiltan will continue to be
key shareholders in Paradox with 33.3 % and 30.5 % shareholdings, respectively.
Virgin Group's takeover offer for Northern Rock is too low,
a key shareholder in the troubled lender said tonight.
A key shareholder in the project is the Czech power company EPH, which according to Bloomberg had a net income of $ 623 million in 2015.
Not exact matches
In 2009, during this
key phase of the restructuring plan, Maple Leaf lost the Ontario Teachers» Pension Plan, its biggest and a longtime
shareholder.
Employee stock options align the interests of
key players
in a company with what's needed to add
shareholder value, and that's beneficial.
JOHANNESBURG, April 30 - The chairman of Vedanta Resources Plc, who is also Anglo American's biggest
shareholder, said on Monday he had convinced Anglo not to sell off
key assets
in South Africa.
Bullish exuberance, rising interest rates, declines
in key stock sectors and weak - handed
shareholders all contributed to the losses, but Europe really «got the ball rolling,» he said.
The friendly deal, which requires approval by US Cobalt
shareholders, comes as growing investments and demand
in electric vehicles has spurred interest
in key metals like cobalt, used
in the vehicle's battery packs.
Except that, as PwC's Strategy & discovered,
in key sectors like consumer packaged goods there is no direct correlation that can be drawn between being big and achieving higher
shareholder returns.
For example, the expected timing and likelihood of completion of the proposed merger, including the timing, receipt and terms and conditions of any required governmental and regulatory approvals of the proposed merger that could reduce anticipated benefits or cause the parties to abandon the transaction, the ability to successfully integrate the businesses, the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement, the possibility that Kraft
shareholders may not approve the merger agreement, the risk that the parties may not be able to satisfy the conditions to the proposed transaction
in a timely manner or at all, risks related to disruption of management time from ongoing business operations due to the proposed transaction, the risk that any announcements relating to the proposed transaction could have adverse effects on the market price of Kraft's common stock, and the risk that the proposed transaction and its announcement could have an adverse effect on the ability of Kraft and Heinz to retain customers and retain and hire
key personnel and maintain relationships with their suppliers and customers and on their operating results and businesses generally, problems may arise
in successfully integrating the businesses of the companies, which may result
in the combined company not operating as effectively and efficiently as expected, the combined company may be unable to achieve cost - cutting synergies or it may take longer than expected to achieve those synergies, and other factors.
Succession planning is a
key area that needs to be thoroughly looked into by family businesses
in the event of a death, retirement or liquidation of any
shareholder.
Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the impact of modifications to our operations and processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits of such transactions, including with respect to the Merger; the substantial level of government regulation over our business and the potential effects of new laws or regulations or changes
in existing laws or regulations; the outcome of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation
in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security of our information technology and other business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain
shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits of the Merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration of the businesses of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain
key personnel; the availability of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects on the businesses as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed
in our most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.cigna.com as well as on Express Scripts» most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.express-scripts.com.
Remember that the
key justification for not paying dividends was that the earnings were being retained for stock buybacks and increases
in book value for the benefit of
shareholders.
The firm, created for the sole purpose of lobbying Taseko to replace two directors and give it a say
in key company decisions, had no choice: by the meeting's cut - off date for advanced voting, with 50 % of the votes
in,
shareholders had voted a resounding 94 % against the dissident's proposals.
Through capital increases, China is also a major
shareholder in Britain's largest bank, HSBC, a
key - player
in the Belt and Road Initiative, Beijing's «New Silk Road».
In connection with the acquisition of XA Secure, the Company also issued 265,012 shares of restricted stock, issued 318,966 options to purchase the Company's common stock and may be required to pay an additional $ 3.92 million to certain
key employee -
shareholders of XA Secure.
Walmart, which is trying to acquire a big stake
in India's leading eCommerce player Flipkart, has reportedly convinced some of its
key shareholders to sell their stakes to the retailer.
The Board believes that this leadership structure improves the Board's ability to focus on
key policy and operational issues and helps the Company operate
in the long - term interests of
shareholders, while maintaining a strong, independent perspective.
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.
The
key to why the earnings aren't good enough and the stock is falling is this line
in the company's
shareholder letter: «Revenue came
in at the low end of our guidance range because brand marketers did not increase spend as quickly as expected
in the first quarter.»
Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by forward - looking statements based on a number of factors, including, without limitation: (1) risks related to the consummation of the Merger, including the risks that (a) the Merger may not be consummated within the anticipated time period, or at all, (b) the parties may fail to obtain
shareholder approval of the Merger Agreement, (c) the parties may fail to secure the termination or expiration of any waiting period applicable under the HSR Act, (d) other conditions to the consummation of the Merger under the Merger Agreement may not be satisfied, (e) all or part of Arby's financing may not become available, and (f) the significant limitations on remedies contained
in the Merger Agreement may limit or entirely prevent BWW from specifically enforcing Arby's obligations under the Merger Agreement or recovering damages for any breach by Arby's; (2) the effects that any termination of the Merger Agreement may have on BWW or its business, including the risks that (a) BWW's stock price may decline significantly if the Merger is not completed, (b) the Merger Agreement may be terminated
in circumstances requiring BWW to pay Arby's a termination fee of $ 74 million, or (c) the circumstances of the termination, including the possible imposition of a 12 - month tail period during which the termination fee could be payable upon certain subsequent transactions, may have a chilling effect on alternatives to the Merger; (3) the effects that the announcement or pendency of the Merger may have on BWW and its business, including the risks that as a result (a) BWW's business, operating results or stock price may suffer, (b) BWW's current plans and operations may be disrupted, (c) BWW's ability to retain or recruit
key employees may be adversely affected, (d) BWW's business relationships (including, customers, franchisees and suppliers) may be adversely affected, or (e) BWW's management's or employees» attention may be diverted from other important matters; (4) the effect of limitations that the Merger Agreement places on BWW's ability to operate its business, return capital to
shareholders or engage
in alternative transactions; (5) the nature, cost and outcome of pending and future litigation and other legal proceedings, including any such proceedings related to the Merger and instituted against BWW and others; (6) the risk that the Merger and related transactions may involve unexpected costs, liabilities or delays; (7) other economic, business, competitive, legal, regulatory, and / or tax factors; and (8) other factors described under the heading «Risk Factors»
in Part I, Item 1A of BWW's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended December 25, 2016, as updated or supplemented by subsequent reports that BWW has filed or files with the SEC.
Nvidia will likely highlight the drivers
in its gaming, data center and auto businesses and update
shareholders on
key financial numbers, analyst Ambrish...
Through our collective experiences
in the executive compensation consulting and legal arenas, we can effectively work with companies to promote the attraction, motivation and retention of
key management talent
in a manner that is responsible and aligned with
shareholder interests.
In the event that (i) the Board of Directors proposes, recommends, approves or otherwise submits to the shareholders of the Company, for shareholder action, a Deemed Liquidation Event, and (ii) a Holder has not received written notice from the holders of a majority of the shares of Key Holder Common Stock that such holders approve the Deemed Liquidation Event, then such Holder hereby agrees to vote (in person, by proxy or by action by written consent, as applicable) all shares of capital stock of the Company now or hereafter directly or indirectly owned of record or beneficially by such Holder against the Deemed Liquidation Event, to assert statutory dissenters» rights with respect to the Deemed Liquidation Event, and to take such other action in derogation of the Deemed Liquidation Event as shall be requested by the holders of a majority of the shares of Key Holder Common Stock in order to carry out the terms and provision of this Section x.y
In the event that (i) the Board of Directors proposes, recommends, approves or otherwise submits to the
shareholders of the Company, for
shareholder action, a Deemed Liquidation Event, and (ii) a Holder has not received written notice from the holders of a majority of the shares of
Key Holder Common Stock that such holders approve the Deemed Liquidation Event, then such Holder hereby agrees to vote (
in person, by proxy or by action by written consent, as applicable) all shares of capital stock of the Company now or hereafter directly or indirectly owned of record or beneficially by such Holder against the Deemed Liquidation Event, to assert statutory dissenters» rights with respect to the Deemed Liquidation Event, and to take such other action in derogation of the Deemed Liquidation Event as shall be requested by the holders of a majority of the shares of Key Holder Common Stock in order to carry out the terms and provision of this Section x.y
in person, by proxy or by action by written consent, as applicable) all shares of capital stock of the Company now or hereafter directly or indirectly owned of record or beneficially by such Holder against the Deemed Liquidation Event, to assert statutory dissenters» rights with respect to the Deemed Liquidation Event, and to take such other action
in derogation of the Deemed Liquidation Event as shall be requested by the holders of a majority of the shares of Key Holder Common Stock in order to carry out the terms and provision of this Section x.y
in derogation of the Deemed Liquidation Event as shall be requested by the holders of a majority of the shares of
Key Holder Common Stock
in order to carry out the terms and provision of this Section x.y
in order to carry out the terms and provision of this Section x.y..
Glass Lewis» season reviews provide market - specific overviews of the
key developments
in governance,
shareholder activism and stewardship, executive compensation and ESG that defined the 2016 proxy season, along with
in - depth case studies detailing how these issues played out
in practice.
Except for SoftBank, all the other
key Flipkart
shareholders are
in favour of closing a deal with Walmart
On four
key questions — Are you
in favour of replacing the CEO; Are you
in favour of revamping strategy; Are you
in favour of a senior management upgrade; and Are you
in favour of replacing board majority — more than 80 per cent of
shareholders were either very positive or positive.
These included what unions described as «Victorian» working conditions at the high street chain's Shirebrook factory
in Derbyshire, and the retention of Keith Hellawell as chairman against the wishes of
key shareholders.
1) Ten years without a significant trophy yet the Manager is never questioned 2) Selling off
key «World beater» Players season after season and replacing them with mediocre at best replacements 3) Keeping a 33 %
shareholder who is one of the world's richest men AND a true football fan as far away from the board as possible 4) Charging possibly the highest prices
in Europe but NOT reinvesting within the team
in any really significant way 5) Classing 4th place
in the EPL as a trophy 6) Boasting of a # 100 million war chest for transfers then quibbling over a few hundred thousand on deals.
Ethics and democracy were two
key issues at the Nestlé
Shareholder meeting
in Lausanne
in April.
The
key is patience and diligence with CEFs and knowing that less than 2 % of the US population owns a CEF (vs. 40 % for an open - end fund), 85 % of the
shareholders for CEFs are not institutional investors and only 7 of the 598 US listed CEFs trade more that $ 10M a day
in liquidity as of last Friday's close.
One
key to assessing conservatism is whether a reinsurer will slow down
in a soft market, and return capital to
shareholders.
To date, management has been unwilling to engage
in a discussion relating to
key questions (below) that any
shareholder should have answered before voting
in favor of the proposed merger and subsequent fundraising.
It is a
key measure of management's efficiency
in using assets to earn money for their
shareholders.
Dividends are a
key way for companies to give back to
shareholders, and
in the right situation, dividend stocks can be a powerful component
in an investor's portfolio.
Working together, a cooperative principle, plays a
key role
in our ability to provide a high level of
shareholder service.
Basically, everything
in my original quote (above) rings true, except for my touching faith that acquisitions were the
key to enhancing
shareholder value.
He argues that
shareholders are ignorant, and giving them more say
in the management of a company is like tossing the car
keys to a blind man and jumping
in the back seat:
But a
key aspect of the journey was dividend growth investing, which essentially involves investing
in high - quality businesses that pay their
shareholders increasing dividends.
A
key objective for Nicholas Funds is to keep expense ratios low
in an effort to return as much of the investment performance back to the
shareholders.
It has GBP 28.5 mio of Cash (and no Debt) vs. a GBP 52.1 mio Mkt Cap, an even better 11.3 % dividend yield (covered for 5 years), and yes, it has a lurking great catalyst
in the form of a
key activist
shareholder.
Of course, we must acknowledge the gap between a company's share price and its intrinsic value can sometimes be a long & difficult journey... But
in terms of a
key event / catalyst, this Sunday Times story (from March) is critical: «Tom Roche, the largest
shareholder in NTR, has wrested back control of his 38 % stake
in the investment firm after a receiver was appointed to the company that holds the stock... It is understood Roche had been seeking a substantial discount on the borrowings guaranteed by shares
in NTR... Roche, who is the chairman of NTR, won a last - minute reprieve by writing a cheque for the full amount of the loans last Monday».
Nintendo has held their first
shareholders meeting for the financial year, and with it they have revealed some
key pieces of information about where they are looking
in the future.
In our view, fossil fuel companies and their
shareholders are exposed to the following
key risks associated with climate change.
Robert Watson, the chief scientist, said Mr. Daboub tried to dilute references to climate change
in the Clean Energy Investment Framework, a
key strategy paper presented to the bank's
shareholder governments at its annual meeting
in Singapore last September.
As AMG is a Dutch holding company established and registered
in the Netherlands and listed at Euronext Amsterdam, corporate governance is a
key area of responsibility, including dealing with a diverse highly reputable Management Board and Supervisory Board, investor organizations and (activist)
shareholders and a continuing stream of new regulations on insider laws, governance and listing matters to name a few.
Tom Cummins Qualified: 2007 Made partner: 2015
Key cases: Advising Rusal on a multibillion - dollar
shareholder arbitration concerning Rusal's investment
in Norilsk Nickel; advising Rusal on an LCIA arbitration relating to a $ 50bn commodity supply contract.
The Court of Appeal also upheld the trial judge's finding of fact that there was no evidence that there was a «bought deal» with the equity investor during the time the share redemption transaction was being negotiated
in any event — a
key plank of the selling
shareholders» case.
«The purpose of the 2016 Inside / Outside Counsel Relationship Survey was to better understand current trends
in outsourcing legal services and to gauge how
in - house counsel and outside lawyers are getting along, especially compared to the findings from the IADC's 2015 survey,» said John T. Lay, Jr., IADC President and a
shareholder at Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. «The survey results demonstrate that both sides still require greater understanding and support
in certain
key areas.»
Two recent court decisions illustrate
key practice points for
in - house counsel of companies contemplating significant transactions that will give use to
shareholder dissent rights.