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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.

Unless we are prohibited from doing so by any applicable law, regulation, court order or instruction or guidance of a competent regulatory authority or agency, in terminating your account we may do any of the following at our sole discretion: A. transfer the funds back to the source; or B. convert your account balance to Bitcoins at our then - prevailing rate, subject to applicable fees and as soon as practicable give you 48 hours» notice that we intend to deactivate your account, requesting that you provide us with an alternative bitcoin wallet address to which we can transfer your bitcoin within that period (the «Redemption Period»);

It is also expected to account for an even greater share of the total industry revenue, this is because they require higher fees than those charged by hedge funds and declining popularity of other alternative asset vehicles in the aftermath of the subprime mortgage crisis.

These days, such activity has been discouraged by card issuers, given the higher fees applied to balance transfers (typically 4 % of the transfer amount) and the low rates of return of alternative investments and savings accounts.

Of course I wish that the proposal for a graduate tax put forward now by the hon. Gentleman's leader, which comes from a party that introduced tuition fees having previously said that it would not do so, would work and that it was an alternative that we could implement.

The move by the majority GOP came as youth leagues that were hit this month with the fees — some in excess of $ 15,000 — were scrambling to find alternative locations to play only weeks before their seasons were to begin.

A closer examination of the interest rates and service fees charged by these companies helped determine to what extent these investments are effectively building tools for underserved consumers who have few alternatives.

But even for people who meet these conditions, Premier Plus Checking is outperformed by more affordable alternatives at banks like Wells Fargo and Bank of America, which offer more features for less in monthly fees.

The same as the discount fee which is the sum paid by merchants to processors as a fee for the ability to accept credit cards as an alternative form of payment.

The rules vary by card processing company, but in general, a convenience fee is allowed when payment by credit card is an alternative form of payment not ordinarily accepted by a merchant or service provider.

More than four years ago, when Scottrade started to charge fees to some no - load mutual funds, Firstrade were mentioned by lot of investors as an alternative because of the fee - free mutual fund trading at Firstrade.

Eliminate wastage in terms of fees and subscriptions by avoiding late fees, banking fees, credit card fees among others that can be avoided by getting an alternative or by adhering to terms and conditions.

These days, such activity has been discouraged by card issuers, given the higher fees applied to balance transfers (typically 4 % of the transfer amount) and the low rates of return of alternative investments and savings accounts.

In addition, Simple's lack of fees is unfortunately mirrored by a lack of alternative account options.

Here, at least, there are a growing number of low - fee alternatives to the advisers and mutual funds most commonly used by earlier generations to nurture their nest eggs.

In Argo's case, I address the slippage in AUM in the past couple of years by: i) haircutting my valuation of the asset management business to 3.75 % of AUM (if AUM were increasing steadily & incentive fees being earned, a valuation of 7.5 % or even 10 % of AUM wdn't be unreasonable, considering Argo's fee structure, and ii) calling for more resources to be devoted to fund - raising, and other alternative revenue / fee sources (for example, like white - label & sub-advisory contracts) to be explored — see here: https://wexboy.wordpress.com/2012/11/16/argo-escape-from-an-evil-state/

If the closing does not occur and Nyer and DAW enter into an alternative transaction under certain conditions specified in the DAW Stock Agreement, DAW and Nyer would owe to the Investors a breakup fee in the amount equal to the actual out - of - pocket expenses, including attorneys» fees, incurred by the Investors in connection with the DAW Stock Transaction.

Banks, of course, can increase fees on checking and other accounts, but are limited by competition from money market funds and other alternatives.

FeeX was started in September of 2012 by Waze cofounder Uri Levine as a free service that finds lower - fee alternatives for IRA, 401 (k), 403 (b), brokerage and other investment - type retirement accounts.

Existing Assured Breeders who do not wish to pay by direct debit or prefer to pay a reduced annual fee will be given the alternative option of paying a nominal Associate Membership fee of # 12 annually, and a separate inspection fee of # 167, applicable when they decide to breed their next litter.

WLPA provides a fee - for - service humane alternative to pest control where the removal of a free - roaming or unowned cat is required by a property owner.

This fee varies in accordance with the airline • The prize is strictly non - transferable, non-refundable, and is subject to Sandals Resorts» normal terms and conditions • The prize must be taken before 22 November 2018 • Sandals» resorts are for couples and accommodations include a king sized bed • Sandals Resorts reserves the right to relocate prize winners from the stated resort to an alternative Sandals resort if rooms become unavailable for the travel dates requested • By entering this competition you consent to your details being shared with our parent company located outside the European Economic Area • The competition is not open to employees and their immediate families of promoter Unique Vacations (UK) Ltd and their associated agencies • Prize winners must be over 18.

Annual Fee: $ 450 Reasons to Consider: 1:1 point transfers, 3x points on all travel and dining, $ 300 travel credit If you like the PenFed Pathfinder Rewards because of the opportunities, but still want a rewards card with more benefits or isn't issued by American Express, the Chase Sapphire Reserve can be your best alternative.

(The high fees for Virgin Atlantic are something you'll always want to avoid by using a different program, but they are not out of line if your alternative is flying British Airways with miles from American or Alaska.)

If a trip is cancelled by Dive Adventures Asia or the liveaboardoperator we will offer you the choice of an alternative trip on another liveaboard, another date of departure, a credit toward another trip, or a full refund of the trip price less bank fees.

Postponement or transfer of a trip by an individual is permitted 14 days prior to departure if there's capacity on the alternative date, an admin fee may apply.

The fee works by making the cost to achieve carbon neutrality a line item in the operating budgets of Microsoft's business units across more than 100 countries, establishing a powerful incentive for each group to find lower - carbon alternatives and to invest in carbon - saving initiatives and innovations.

Both of these partners acknowledged that their alternative fee proposals are generated by guessing — generously — the number of hours a matter will require and multiplying that number by the hourly rates of the people who would spend those hours.

Law360 reports that BTI Consulting Group has published a recent survey that shows out of $ 21.3 billion spent by chief legal officers inside top U.S. corporations, alternative fee arrangements to hourly rate arrangements accounted for 35.6 % of total spending in 2015, up 20.5 % from 2012.

The survey also contains a leaderboard of 22 law firms named by corporate counsel as best at developing and delivering alternative fee arrangements.

Clients are now much more sophisticated consumers of legal services — they have responded by demanding discounts and requesting alternative fee structures from their advisers.

Ken Callander shocked some of the audience by describing alternative fees, including those for litigation: «In my practice, I work with companies» in - house departments, moving them off hourly fees and on to value - based fee arrangements.

The fixed fee is the type of alternative fee agreement most embraced by corporate clients, according to BTI Consulting group.

Microsoft wants 90 % of the legal work performed by its outside firms to be compensated under alternative fee arrangements — an increase of as much as 35 %, according to figures Howard gave Corporate Counsel.

The typical alternative to the billable hour model is where a piece of work, say a slip and fall case, is billed by by the lawyer on a flat fee instead of by the hour.

Unlike the bill by the hour lawyers who even bid alternative fee proposals by using estimating the number of hours a matter would take and then padding the final number, plaintiffs lawyers value a case by thinking through such things what's the case worth vs. how long it will likely take to get a settlement or verdict and who is on the other side.

We exist to enable and facilitate the profitable use of popular Alternative Fee Arrangements («AFAs») now demanded by corporate legal departments by using traditional project management skills to more accurately estimate, track and monitor the scope of work and costs in legal matters.

Profile • Busy, long - establish and respected solicitors • Legal advisors supported by secretarial team Challenge • Alternative resource needed for two secretaries on maternity leave • Maintaining quality of service despite a smaller secretarial team Results • No need to invest in expensive maternity cover, or replace headcount lost through natural wastage • Productivity driven by Dragon ideal for new fix - fee legal billing model

«98 % of law firms reported hiring a pricing professional because of alternative fee arrangements (AFAs), followed by cost pressure from clients (77 %),» according to Mr. Johansen.

Led by the Association of Corporate Counsel's «ACC Value Challenge,» corporate America is increasingly demanding that their outside law firms abandon the entrenched, historic, «cost - plus,» «billable hour» economic pricing model in favor of «Alternative Fee Arrangements» («AFAs») and other «value billing» approaches (e.g., non-hourly pricing arrangements such as «fixed fee,» «contingency,» or «hybrid» fee arrangementFee Arrangements» («AFAs») and other «value billing» approaches (e.g., non-hourly pricing arrangements such as «fixed fee,» «contingency,» or «hybrid» fee arrangementfee,» «contingency,» or «hybrid» fee arrangementfee arrangements).

Mid-sized firms are also taking advantage of clients» desire for lower rates and alternative billing by opening offices in other cities to meet the ever - growing demand for innovative or flexible fee structures.

I'm seeing a little bit more of that; but the fixed fee piece is by far the most common alternative that I see.

In the latest BTI Consulting Group report, «BTI State of Alternative Fee Arrangements (AFAs),» LTL ATTORNEYS LLP (LTL) was named by corporate counsel as one of only 22 firms of the 650 law firms serving the Fortune 1000 as best at developing and delivering AFAs.

By offering alternative, yet appropriate fee arrangements, companies gain a heightened sense of cost predictability,» Berry added.

«Roughly Half of U.S. and U.K. Companies Push for Alternative Fee Arrangements» by Ashley Post (Inside Counsel) >> READ ARTICLE

While the death of the billable hour continues to remain greatly exaggerated, the use of alternative fee agreements (AFAs), such as flat fees, success - based fees, auction - based fees, etc., continues to increase and has led to a more business - like analysis by law firms as to how their services should be priced.

This chart shows the % of billings under an Alternative Fee Arrangement (AFA) by firms of different sizes.

But Embry believes that the work in a mass tort case can be «unbundled» so that much of the commodity type work is done by alternative legal service providers at flat fees.

«The Rise of Alternative Fee Arrangements» by Darren VanPuymbrouck and Joshua Kurtzman (Corporate Counsel) >> READ ARTICLE

The clear differences in working practices between traditional law firms and alternative legal providers are starting to disappear, a study out today (5 February) by Jomati Consultants has found, with a notable upsurge in the adoption of legal project management (LPM) and process improvement techniques, despite continuing fee earner resistance.