In summary, if a territory is acquired through occupation of uninhabited land then, so long as it is applicable to the colony, English law is in force, while in the case
of acquisition through treaty or conquest, the «ancient» laws remain until they are changed.
Jaskol turned up two immediate priorities for Bunn: raising its minuscule bank credit line (with an eye toward eventually financing part
of its acquisitions through borrowing); and minimizing taxes through more effective use of income - deferral strategies.
The company does not exist today, after a chain
of acquisitions through several decades finally absorbed them into a world insurance leader.
Not exact matches
East coast engineering and contracting group Seymour Whyte Constructions is to enter the Western Australian market
through the $ 41.2 million
acquisition of privately owned business Rob Carr.
The company, which has been looking to sell the business since April, said it would return 245 million pounds ($ 371.6 million)
of proceeds to shareholders
through a special dividend, and use the rest for bolt - on
acquisitions.
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.
In the true indie spirit, though, none
of the company's principals are much interested in making the big money
through getting bigger or selling out in an
acquisition, like many
of their forebears did.
Planning your exit
through a merger or
acquisition takes a lot
of study and preparation.
«The team will develop and explore new products and uses
of VR
through immersive retail environments that can be incorporated by all facets
of Walmart, online and offline,» Finnegan wrote in a blog post announcing the
acquisition.
Lured by the prospect
of a steal, would - be entrepreneurs have been joined in the bidding by companies interested in expanding
through strategic
acquisitions and private equity groups like SeaFort seeking solid «old economy» assets.
Jarden founder Martin Franklin has built the company
through acquisitions, making it one
of the largest diversified consumer products makers in the United States, selling everything from firewood to condoms.
Michal Kauffman writes: By Stage 4, in addition to the panic the company may be feeling as a whole, all sorts
of competing interests come out
of the woodwork when it comes time to actually move forward with significant investments and real money: from the European tech team that is jazzed about the
acquisition, to the U.S. tech team that's threatened by it, to the corporate VC team that hates it because it will undermine a competing investment in their portfolio, to the Services Division as a whole worried about their jobs if the
acquisition goes
through and much
of their work gets automated, etc....
In recent years the value
of patents that have been monetized
through acquisitions or licensing has neared $ 200 billion, and yet that represents a tiny portion
of all patent grants.
«Many world - class performers have little formal education, and have amassed their wealth
through the
acquisition and subsequent sale
of specific knowledge,» Siebold writes.
Other major developers,
through acquisition, have begun to invest heavily in the potential
of mobile.
Outgoing migme chairman Howard Dawson plans to become a director
of a Singapore - founded fantasy sports company that is seeking an ASX listing
through Nevada Iron, as another Perth company backed out
of a tech
acquisition because
of an ASX ruling.
Most companies were able to hold out
through the price troughs
of 2015, Jefferies equity analyst Jason Gammel said, but 2016 could set the backdrop for further
acquisitions by year - end.
Be aware
of what they are looking for in an
acquisition, and you will be well - positioned to go
through the process without too much
of a headache.
Part
of this comes
through «synergies» from its pending
acquisition by defense giant Northrop Grumman this year for $ 7.8 billion, the analysts wrote.
Perth - based Victory Mines has announced plans to exit resources
through the
acquisition of an Israeli - incorporated technology company for about $ 2.7 million.
Shares in copper miner Latitude Consolidated skyrocketed on news it plans to exit the resources sector with a proposed
acquisition of consumer services technology company Yatango
through a scrip deal valued at about $ 18 million.
Prior to joining Smaato, Groth was CEO
of publicly listed PubliGroupe AG in Lausanne, Switzerland, which he guided
through its
acquisition by Swisscom AG.
«You're going to see a more united approach around prospecting to
acquisition and retention teams working together, and over time that will really build a predictive
acquisition model,» says Monica Girolami, head
of North America marketing at NewVoiceMedia, a company that links inbound and outbound communications
through Salesforce.
Johnson, though, was replaced as CEO in 2011 by Bill Ready, an executive with a history
of leading companies
through acquisitions.
Dell Technologies is exploring a range
of options that could see the world's largest privately held technology company grow further
through acquisitions or go public.
If an
acquisition of Snyder's Lance goes
through, it would be among largest food deals
of the year, according to Dealogic.
Danone sees potential for yogurt made from plants, as shown
through its
acquisition of nut milk brands So Delicious and Silk parent WhiteWave earlier this year.
In all, the company said in an earnings release last week, investment in «user
acquisition» had risen to 22 million euros in the quarter — nearly three - quarters
of the 30 million it raised
through the IPO.
Broadcom is pledging to make the U.S. the «global leader» in 5G cellular with a $ 1.5 billion investment if the company's proposed
acquisition of Qualcomm is allowed by the U.S. government to go
through, the company said Wednesday.
To quell Justice Department concerns about AB InBev's $ 20.1 billion
acquisition of Grupo Modelo, Brito had to sell off the Piedras Negras brewery in Mexico, which produces 60 %
of Modelo's U.S. volume, to Constellation Brands, along with all U.S. rights to Corona and Modelo beers, which Constellation will distribute
through Crown Imports.
He's even expanded his empire
through the $ 12.4 - billion
acquisition of Shoppers Drug Mart, which closed this year.
«More
acquisitions through its roll - up strategy and a merger
of equals will drive upwards earnings revisions,» she wrote in a Sept. 25 report.
While all
of this is going on, EMC is working to ensure that it's planned $ 67 billion
acquisition by Dell goes
through.
Microsemi, which has grown in the last few years
through a wave
of acquisitions, has said it wants to expand further in aerospace and defense.
«All
of our customer
acquisition has been free —
through social media, blogs, and the press,» Patzer says.
Craig Moffett, MoffettNathanson founder, discusses a Financial Times report that says the Department
of Justice is demanding AT&T sell CNN in order for the Time Warner
acquisition to go
through.
Robert Profusek, Jones Day head
of M&A, provides insight to vertical deals, Amazon's
acquisition of Whole Foods and the outlook on mergers and
acquisition through the end
of the year.
Some companies have successfully tapped Facebook's massive user base to earn millions
of dollars, or seen massive paydays
through acquisitions — or both.
It is still working
through past missteps, such as its $ 7.2 billion
acquisition of Nokia's ailing phone business, and continues to lay off thousands
of workers.
Cornyn has tried to cajole lawmakers to support the act to stop China using its «tentacles» to undermine American security
through the
acquisition of advanced technologies.
Additional opportunities to grow the acreage position
through acquisitions and / or swaps will be considered however the focus
of the company's activities in British Columbia will now switch towards operational activities in anticipation
of a drilling program.»
Through the
acquisition of BoxTone, based in Columbia, Md., Good gains access to some Blackberry customers who use BoxTone software to manage their BlackBerry smartphone applications.
UnitedHealth Group remains the largest insurer by membership, yet
through acquisitions it has built a data analytics and pharmacy benefits business under its Optum division that is the driving force
of its growth.
Investors are wary that Costco's business model, which mainly generates revenue
through a niche membership club, faces increased competition from online giant Amazon.com, which has begun to shake up the grocery space with its
acquisition of Whole Foods.
It transformed from a U.S. company to a global one
through an
acquisition of Merck's (MRK) generic business in 2007, then officially became a Dutch company earlier this year after buying a division
of Abbott Laboratories (ABT) and inverting to the Netherlands.
But these harassment issues have come under particular scrutiny in 2016 amidst racial tension
through the U.S. and after the ailing Twitter was unable to secure
acquisition bids from major media companies due to concerns with the quality
of the community on Twitter.
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.
While some observers have erroneously remarked that the law limits foreign companies to only 10 %
of the market, the reality is that the sky's the limit for Verizon as long as it grows organically and not
through acquisition.
After a record - setting year
of mergers and
acquisitions, it shouldn't be much
of a surprise that the Fortune 500 companies that grew revenue most in 2015 did so
through M&A.
It maintained its 2016 - 18 asset sales projection
of $ 30 billion, provided its
acquisition of BG goes
through, and its 2016 dividend payment forecast
of at least $ 1.88 per share.