Sentences with phrase «major debt rating»

Because of this, preferred stock may be rated by the major debt rating agencies, such as Moody's and Standard and Poor's.

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.

And while Macdonald did not look into it, other studies have pointed to another major influence China has had lately on many countries, including Canada: how its high savings rate and mounting foreign currency reserves, much of it invested in benchmark U.S. government debt, have depressed interest rates around the world.

Speaking in Montreal on Thursday, central bank governor Stephen Poloz called household debt a major risk to the Canadian economy, suggesting the fear of stoking more borrowing as one reason he has not been even more dovish on interest rate policy.

yields will hit the highs on close end of the day... equity markets setting up to be slammed tomorrow maybe but today they have run over weak shorts in the face of rates... the federal reserve see's this and again will wonder if they are behind on hikes, strong data, major expansion in credit, lack of wage growth rising bond yields and ballooning debt... rates will go much higher and equities will have revelations as to what that means for valuations

Western allies press Trump to maintain nuclear deal with Iran: Reuters US intelligence monitors Iranian cargo shipments into Syria: CNN A trade war is a major risk for China's debt - ridden economy: CNBC Federal judge orders gov» t must accept new DACA immigration applications: WaPo Unification of Koreas still unlikely as leaders prepare to meet: Reuters US Consumer Confidence Index rebounded in April after March decline: CB New home sales in US increased to 4 - month high in March: MarketWatch Richmond Fed Mfg Index turns negative for first time since 2016: Bond Buyer S&P Case - Shiller Home Price Index surged in Feb, up 6.3 % y - o - y: CNBC Federal Housing Finance Agency: US house prices continued to rise in Feb: HW Corp bonds with lowest investment - grade rating look vulnerable: Bloomberg 10 - year Treasury yield reaches 3.0 % for first time since 2014: CNN Money

Millions of people can see at least some of the major signs, such as the collapse of interest rates, record high number of people not counted in the workforce, and debt rising from already - unpayable levels at an accelerating rate.

The well - published national debt issues hurt consumer spending in the West, while rising interest rates, energy and food prices dampened the strong growth seen in major markets in the East, such as China.

However the firm does have first rate assets, a fairly high debt load, and it's big enough to move the needle for a major company but small enough not to cause too much indecision for a nervous acquirer's board.

One major question on Wall Street is if the long - term downtrend in rates has now reversed, how will the government pay for all of this new debt on top of the old debt?

A major ratings agency recently downgraded Italy's debt, adding to investor fears.

Standard & Poor's, one of the three major ratings agencies, has said that just raising the debt ceiling would not be enough.

These portfolios primarily invest in U.S. high - income debt securities where at least 65 % or more of bond assets are not rated or are rated by a major agency such as Standard & Poor's or Moody's at the level of BB (considered speculative for taxable bonds) and below.

Of the three major ratings agencies, only Moody's Investors Service has indicated that Illinois lawmakers» lack of long - term solutions for reducing that debt is a severe problem.

Major credit ratings agencies immediately downgraded the company's debt, and it's not hard to see why.

Although household indebtedness remains a major risk to financial instability in Canada, low interest rates have kept debt servicing costs low by historical standards.

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.

The net effect of a major U.S. rating agency's saying that the U.S. government was less likely than before to repay its debts was to lower the cost of borrowing for the U.S. government and to raise it for everyone else.

«The latter included China's stock market collapse and its global repercussions and effects on commodity prices; the Aug. 11 devaluation of the renminbi; the downgrade of Brazilian debt to junk status by Standard and Poor's on Sept. 9; and the major uncertainties surrounding the possible increase of the U.S. Federal Reserve funds rate.

Major Requirements - Investment - grade rating on senior debt submitted prior to anticipated closing date

The burden is even more problematic if you consider the country's high interest rates — the policy rate was just raised to 12.75 %, one of the highest among major economies — which dramatically increase the costs of servicing debt.

You could even take a few minutes to review instances in recent years (Brexit, the Greek debt crisis, fears of a slowdown in China's growth rate) when many investors were convinced a market drop would lead to a major selloff but stocks recovered.

The major flaw was that subprime and low - quality mortgages composed of many faulty CDOs that were given the same high grade ratings as corporate debt.

Due to these details, fixed rate reverse mortgages are usually best for borrowers who plan to use their reverse mortgage funds all at once, such as to pay off an existing mortgage or other debt, or to make major home repairs or modifications.

If you can land a consolidation loan that has an interest rate lower than the rate of your credit cards, you have already won a major part of your debt management battle.

Quality debt depends on the reliability of the issuer: The greater the ability to meet interest and principal payments, the higher the credit rating by the major rating agencies.

But debt loads could still become a major problem if something prevented the average person from being able to make their payments: something like rising interest rates.

Whether you are looking to consolidate your credit card debt, make a major purchase, or refinance a higher interest rate loan, check out SoFi.

It's an incredibly safe fund given the security of Treasuries — two of the three major credit providers give American debt the highest possible rating — and the short maturity, which tamps down on the risk of interest rates rising quickly and making the fund's current holdings less attractive.

I was baffled as to why a computer science major couldn't understand the simple math behind debt, interest rates and minimum payments.

As of now it appears that debt is a major concern and that may explain why the qualification rate is so reluctant to move down any further.

These nonprofit organizations have arrangements with most major creditors to reduce interest rates, and their debt management plans are designed to get you out of debt in fewer than five years.

Another major update to the debt reduction calculator was the creation of the Credit Repair Edition for the case where the primary goal is improving a credit rating rather than paying everything off as fast as possible.

Using other variables such as educational data — from your major to your GPA — and work history, in addition to more traditional aspects like your credit report and debt - to - income ratio, Upstart calculates a rate tailored to each person.

A fixed - rate home equity loan is the perfect solution for a major purchase, remodeling or to consolidate high - interest debt.

It's true that a low debt - to - income ratio could help you qualify for a loan and a lower interest rate, but your credit score is also a major part of a creditor's decision making process.

With low rates and a fixed monthly payment, you can pay off high interest debt, like credit cards, or make a major purchase.

Financial guarantee insurance also competes with other forms of credit enhancement, including senior - subordinated structures, credit derivatives, over-collateralization, letters of credit and guarantees (for example, mortgage guarantees where pools of mortgages secure debt service payments) provided by banks and other financial institutions, some of which are governmental agencies or have been assigned the highest credit ratings awarded by one or more of the major rating agencies.

Robson said while the scale of the debt load is «quite alarming,» he doesn't anticipate any major rate increases in the near future.

This strategy implies that he suspects that the major bond insurers have problems more severe than have been discounted by the equity and debt markets, and that their AAA bond ratings will remain under threat for some time.

You will continue to pay down your student debt according to schedule, and no major changes to your premiums, rates, or terms should happen.

One major indicator pointing toward continued low interest rates is the Federal Reserve's plan to buy long - term government debt through the end of June.

Most major creditors offer lower interest rates and other benefits for repaying through a DMP, making it much easier to get out of debt in a reasonable amount of time.

Simply put, these bad debt rates are a SCAM against the poor and middle class and a major reason financial entertainers like Dave Ramsey and Suze Orman have a platform.

Our government debt now pays substantially higher interest rates than other major economies, and it's likely attracting inflows of cash which could push our currency back up in value.

Feeling some financial strain from making all of their credit card payments on time, Sam and Lisa decide to contact a major bank to see if they could get a loan to consolidate their credit card debt and lower their interest rate, and thus lower their payment.

With rates remaining low, companies will enjoy a major tail wind as debt rolls off for years to come & is replaced at cheaper rates.

This will make it easier for you to be approved for major purchases and to get lower interest rates on mortgages or refinancing your student loans — which can save you even more money and help you reduce your overall debt.

They're a perfect option for consolidating high interest loans like credit cards, and millions of people have used home equity loans to get out of major debt since their lower interest rates mean you'll have lower monthly payments.

The accumulating debt increases the risk of a flight from the dollar or major increases in interest rates.