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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.

Emotional intelligence is not about being nice; it's about managing your emotions to achieve the best possible outcomes.

And though Lewis doesn't (as far as I can recall) use that word, Moneyball is about how managers should use information to achieve better outcomes.

Amateurs don't have any idea what improves the odds of achieving good outcomes.

«I try to make it clear to older employees, who were hired for a skill I may not know well, that my objective is not to tell them what to do but to help achieve a mutually beneficial outcome,» Tomlinson says.

They show, on every page, that not only is it possible to succeed by appealing to the good side of human nature, but that the resulting success is easier to achieve and more satisfying, far outdistancing the outcome of «take - the - money - and - run» approaches.

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.

Franklin Liberty actively managed ETFs have the potential to achieve better investment outcomes versus traditional market capitalization weighted index products, which are designed to track, not outperform, benchmark indices.

The good outcome is not guaranteed, but Grexit from the Euro may be the only feasible way of achieving it.

«We will not be dictating the «how» when it comes to achieving better public health outcomes,» he said.

Indeed, I am not only worried but I'm also very concerned over the setback to our electoral system, and speaking generally in the best tradition of our legal profession, not being specific on matters before any court, the implication of some of the tribunals outcome intended to shoot down the use of the card reader as some of my fellow lawyers involved in petition matters are determined to achieve is worrisome.

If the aspiration is excellence, how can we measure whether it's being achieved and what happens when the government's well - intended goals of improving health outcomes don't actually occur.

In fact, in a recent survey nearly 80 percent of them said they don't think the commission was the best outcome that realistically could have been achieved.

«Pharmacists, doctors and nurses need to make these easy checks not only help patients achieve better outcomes but also reduce demand on the NHS, not to mention taking away the stress and irritation of a complex and difficult process for the patient.

The debate was all about who would pay for what, not about how to organize health delivery to achieve better, lower - cost outcomes.

Summarizing the key message of the review study, Prof. Bejder stated, «The recovery of the iconic humpback whales of Australia delivers both hope and optimism, as well as an opportunity to celebrate success at two levels: (1) the successful implementation of contentious international management actions to protect marine species; and (2) the wise and significant investment in conservation science, illustrating how society can respond to strong conservation interventions to achieve outcomes that are not simply for immediate, human material gains.

This research demonstrates that patients should not only undergo nutritional and mental health assessments before bariatric surgery, but also continuing to focus on these important factors after surgery is important to achieving the best possible long - term outcomes.»

Regret isn't a good feeling because we know we could have done better or achieved a more positive outcome.

While this single study certainly doesn't constitute a proven scientific outcome, the results of a randomized controlled trial conducted in Boston certainly supports the real - world potential for co-treating our mind, along with our body to achieve better fertility outcomes.

Yes, there might be other schools that are just as bad at life outcomes that are not closed because they achieve better test scores, but so long as we are closing schools that are not delivering great life outcomes, and opening schools that have a better chance of achieving great life outcomes, this seems like a worthwhile tradeoff.

The authors do not suggest that online learning is a «panacea» for the nation's education problems, but note that «well - designed interactive systems in higher education have the potential to achieve at least equivalent educational outcomes while opening up the possibility of freeing up resources that could be redeployed more productively.»

«Performance - based pay will likely take more of the focus away from the true exploration of ideas... and redirect the focus onto achieving higher test scores, which don't necessarily reflect «better» educational techniques or outcomes,» said one teacher who submitted their story to NC Policy Watch's «Your Soapbox» feature.

The whole learning process becomes easier not only for teachers, parents and students, businesses can also achieve better outcomes.

That teaching hasn't been strong enough to achieve consistently good outcomes?

If the school isn't using an intelligent adaptive learning system that collects student data to achieve personalized learning outcomes, teachers will need to thoroughly research the academic history of each student and the ways he or she learns best.

Many who doubt the effectiveness of virtual classrooms have not been exposed to thoughtfully designed, rigorous courses that use technology purposefully to engage students and achieve better learning outcomes.

Franklin Liberty actively managed ETFs have the potential to achieve better investment outcomes versus traditional market capitalization weighted index products, which are designed to track, not outperform, benchmark indices

Frankly, there's a binary outcome here: a) if they can't deliver 10 % margins again soon, it's impossible to argue it's still a core asset — it's better sold off (and should have the rarity value to achieve a decent price), with the proceeds ploughed into share buybacks, or b) they finally get back on track & approach / exceed 10 % margins (notably, this year seems to be shaping up well)-- then, I think they could certainly justify / sustain / support margins by expanding the business via acquisition.

But personally, I remain comfortable with the logic of my decision to choose VOF (over VEIL & VNH) as a slightly more defensive / appropriate fund for a frontier market — the index outcome & relative performances could obviously have been very different under an alternative scenario — in the end, I didn't pick / achieve the actual best - performing fund, but I did match the index (and +118 % is an excellent consolation prize!).

Being the leader in V - OP (Veterinary Orthotics and Prosthetics) industry, we choose to not only set the bar for patient care through our innovative biomechanical solutions but we continue to push the bar higher to achieve the best outcomes for our patients.

It is unusually well - thought - out compared to other similar discussions in that it recognizes the goal is to achieve an outcome, not merely market a message.

Which is why your repetition of that baseless claim is indistinguishable from the rhetoric of Bjorn Lomborg, or ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson: «We do not see a viable pathway with any known technology today to achieve the 350 outcome that is not devastating to economies, societies and peoples» health and well - being around the world.»

Whether you wish to pursue further legal action against an uninsured driver or an insurance company, it's important to hire an attorney who has extensive experience working on cases just like yours, who isn't intimidated by insurance companies, who can relieve stress in an already stressful situation, and who will fight for your legal rights to achieve the best possible outcome for your accident case.

Just because you achieved a good final outcome does not mean a client will say positive things about you.

We will not rest until we achieve the best outcome possible for your wrongful death case.

Unfortunately, we may not have achieved the desired outcome in every file, but on balance, we have done our best to «ring fence» the standard of care for lawyers and develop useful legal «tools» for resolving solicitor negligence claims.

We are well aware of the fact that the parties may be neighbours or family members and so matters have to be dealt with in a way that not only achieves the best possible outcome for our clients but is also mindful of the parties» relationships and the long lasting effects that such actions can have.

So, even if you don't think of yourselves as «collaborative,» you can achieve a positive outcome with Collaborative Divorce — as long as you're willing to engage in the process in good faith.

Whilst this is specific about cases «such as this one», many experienced mediators, commercial and others, would say that there is no such thing as a failed mediation because mediation helps parties «to understand the process and the viewpoint of the other side, even if they profoundly disagree with it...» That alone is a good outcome even if settlement is not achieved on the day.

The fact that I received the best possible outcome is simply a bonus, and one that I know would not have been achieved without Anita Mehta and the team at Barrister For Me.

For instance, a lawyer tackling a new issue or area of law that he / she has not yet mastered could improve the quality of the task outcome by one - third by focusing on learning how to complete the work to its best result, rather than only on achieving the best performance.

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Self - determination is not simply about achieving better socioeconomic outcomes; it is also about the right and power of Indigenous Australians, as a distinct peoples, to decide what development they want, how they want to achieve it, and what aspects of their laws, culture and values they will retain or give up in the process.

Community controlled health service delivery commenced on the premise that to achieve the best health outcomes for our people, we need to provide comprehensive services, not just your average primary care services, and consequently there has been much attention across the sector to build and strengthen this approach over time, with great outcomes.

Not only are universities able to draw on national and international links to provide better and more accessible individual educational outcomes, but universities work with communities to positively contribute to community growth and sustainability and collaborate with organisational partners to achieve success.

In Collaboration, your attorney at all times is working to achieve the best possible outcome for you while retaining the dignity and respect of a process that allows both parties to reach resolution in compromise and not through a court order.

It is not only part of her working role, but just as importantly as a Torres Strait Islander woman, mother and extended family member; it is her cultural obligation to address the priorities of her community to achieve better health outcomes and opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

enormous practical benefits in adopting the agreed statement of facts model... as well as broadening the jurisdiction for determinations to include a... power over non-native title matters, but these changes are very much at the back - end of any process and will not of themselves kindle a native title environment conducive to achieving negotiated outcomes.

If the chosen model is not a good fit for a community, it may not achieve the outcomes desired, even if it has been effective in other settings.

Whether similar outcomes could be achieved in programs using volunteer home visitors has not been well studied.