ACLI members offer life insurance, annuities, retirement plans, long - term care and disability income insurance, and reinsurance, representing 95 percent
of industry assets in the United States.
Bronwyn Williams, manager of performance data at Preqin, said: «The sustained growth
of industry assets highlights the fact that private equity continues to be attractive to institutional investors that are willing to forgo liquidity in return for outperformance.
The large funds are able to do this because they are garnering a larger share
of industry assets.
Though the numbers look big, our weekly estimates (which cover more than 95 percent
of industry assets) show that redemptions from bond mutual funds in June totaled less than 2 percent of the nearly $ 3.8 trillion invested in bond funds.
This calls into question the reliability
of industry asset allocation and diversification strategies and the prediction capability of conventional portfolio risk modelling techniques.
Not exact matches
• Anju Software Inc, a portfolio company
of Providence Equity Partners, acquired the
assets of Sylogent, a Newtown, Penn. - based provider
of software and business services for the pharmaceutical
industry.
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.
An analysis
of a company's debts,
assets, and investments can provide a solid picture
of its credit worthiness, particularly when the data are compared to a composite
of companies
of similar size in similar
industries.
Their research also found that
industries such as financial services, healthcare and manufacturing experience the highest level
of attacks given that they have massive financial
assets, a rich vein
of personal data to be tapped, and physical inventories that hold significant value.
So, while low oil prices will make this a trying quarter for the entire energy
industry, companies with a more balanced portfolio
of assets should fare better than the pure - plays.
Bailey told CNBC that increasing numbers
of wealthy individuals — defined in Knight Frank's report as those with at least $ 30 million in investable
assets — had shown interest in the space
industry over the last 12 months.
On top
of the risk
of federal prosecution, IRS targeting and
asset seizure, cannabis entrepreneurs have to cope with the hazards
of conducting a business that deals mostly in cash, since a majority
of traditional financial institutions — banks, credit card issuers, and payment transaction companies — won't provide services to the
industry.
Explaining the
industry and what's going on takes the form
of several audiences; one being the overly - optimistic entrepreneur who still has aspirations
of raising capital to get their company to a liquidity event, another being the up and coming venture capitalist in training (think decades long training cycles) who recently finds themselves a free agent as the
asset class shrinks and wants to start their own fund, and the final being ambitious MBA's switching careers and see venture capital as the preferred destination.
As a result, risky
asset classes such as equities and commodities will be assigned much higher reserve requirements than bonds, which is why some insurance
industry players are already dumping equities to hold a greater proportion
of bonds.
The valuator will examine past and projected cash flows, business
assets, along with other available financial and operational information within the context
of the
industry and economic conditions.
«Huw van Steenis's vast experience
of both the
asset management and banking
industry, together with his track record
of taking the long - term view on the major structural forces driving the economy, will be invaluable,» BoE Governor Mark Carney said.
In fact, this diversity
of skill sets is an
asset as our graduates bring unique perspectives to our program, their new employers and the coding
industry.
It is hard to find a winner in the coal - mining
industry these days but some investors were quick to spot a Perth - based winner yesterday in the form
of Wesfarmers, which saw the value
of its coal
assets boosted by a deal in the Hunter Valley
of NSW.
So it requires a blend
of pro forma cash flows, tangible
assets, financial and
industry ratios, earnings multiples and a wide range
of «comps,» all shaded by investor sentiment, personal gut feeling and a healthy dose
of reasonableness.
«As an
industry, we completely missed the boat because Social Security is the main
asset for 99 percent
of Americans,» said William Meyer, CEO
of Social Security Solutions and co-creator
of the widely used Social Security Analyzer software.
Escalating capital costs, occurring simultaneously with the growth
of buy - side
assets and revenues, indicate that the
industry is moving toward leveraging benchmarks and other index products aimed at passive investors.
«You can also integrate the technology with a point
of sale system to catch financial losses at the register, such as an employee making bad choices or a cashier working in cahoots with another thief,» says Garth Gasse, director
of assets protection for the Retail
Industry Leaders Association.
Blockchain, a digital ledger
of transactions, underpins cryptocurrencies in general and can be used to track, record, and transfer
assets across all
industries.
Marc was a pioneer in the
asset - backed securities
industry with transactions including the first - ever securitization
of precious metals.
This analysis, in conjunction with an examination
of unsuccessful companies and the reasons behind their failure, should provide a good idea
of just what key
assets and skills are needed to be successful within a given
industry and market segment.
March 27 - Reliance
Industries Ltd said on Tuesday its unit would sell some
of its shale
assets in the United States to privately held Sundance Energy Inc for $ 100 million, as the Indian oil - to - telecom conglomerate moves closer to exit U.S. shale investments.
In particular, this report happened to delve into trends in
asset tracking, which doesn't sound sexy but is actually a major factor in the evolution
of industries as diverse as tourism, mining, and healthcare.
«Tracking the physical location
of people and
assets has some critical real life applications in many
industries where accurate and timely location
of moving objects is crucial for achieving the best results,» explains Thomas Walle, the co-founder and CEO
of Unacast, the company behind the directory.
Wilbur Ross revived investment in the U.S. steel
industry by buying
assets on the cheap out
of bankruptcy.
Recent shifts in regulations are one
of the major forces driving changes in the the
asset management
industry in China.
A provision
of Tillerson's ethics agreement says that he must give up any undistributed
assets in the trust if he becomes employed by or provides services to «a company in the oil and gas
industry or the oil and gas services
industry.»
Last year Foreign Reports, a Washington - based oil
industry consultancy, calculated Aramco could have a market value
of $ 250 - 460 billion, excluding the value
of refining
assets and guaranteed access to oil and gas.
And today its ETF business has surpassed that
of the
industry pioneer, State Street stt, and trails only BlackRock blk, the world's largest
asset manager (thanks to its preeminent position with institutional investors).
• Francisco Partners acquired a majority stake in Dynamo Software, a Watertown, Mass. - based provider
of configurable, cloud - based investment management software for the alternative
asset investment
industry.
And as the onetime M&A lawyer weighed the Starwood deal, he recognized another bit
of potential synergy: Like Marriott, Starwood employed the same
asset - light model that has long ruled the
industry.
• Anju Software, a life sciences software platform backed by Providence Equity Partners, acquired the
assets of OpenQ, a provider
of technology services to the healthcare and financial
industries.
And yet, many retail
industry experts contend that for all these missteps, Kamprad was more
of an
asset to the company than he was a liability.
With the news on Thursday that Disney had bought much
of 21st Century Fox's entertainment and TV
assets for an estimated $ 52.4 billion, the reality that Hollywood is on the brink
of a seismic change is starting to hit those in the
industry.
We're talking about Cowtown's other notable Brian Hunter, the oil
industry engineer who forced Bay Street to stop ignoring the average folks who collectively and unwittingly dumped hundreds
of millions
of dollars into the now frozen market for
asset - backed commercial paper (ABCP).
So while there is no doubt that Sanders» plan
of putting a cap on the size
of any given bank (perhaps tied to a firm's
assets as a percentage
of GDP) would be bad for those at the top, it might not spell bad news for the
industry as a whole.
A major
asset swap in the German energy sector lifted Europe stocks Monday, as two behemoths
of the
industry restructured their firms to adjust to the current political climate.
Regardless, the immediate effect is downward pressure on the value
of currency and
assets linked to housing and the banking
industry.
When the Walt Disney Co. (DIS) announced in 2009 that it had reached an agreement to buy Marvel Entertainment and most
of its associated comic
assets for $ 4 billion, a ripple
of fear spread through the comic
industry: Would Disney ruin all those great Marvel characters like Iron Man and The Avengers?
The problem is, traditional measures like consumer spending or GDP underestimate the value
of this market now, because digital goods like the music
industry for example, are «cannibalizing»
assets, such as the CD players or record companies
of old.
Betterment's lower cost allows Burgess to charge less than the
industry standard
of 1 percent
of assets managed.
This business involves the creation and implementation
of online
assets with regards to fixing the suffering horse racing
industry.
And through the end
of the quarter, the fund has already collected over $ 225 million from interest, principal and
asset resolutions at levels significantly higher and sooner than originally anticipated, as well as from a groundbreaking nonperforming loan securitization, which has received a great deal
of industry attention.
The hedge fund
industry has managed to hold onto its
asset base, but many within it recognize the day
of the star manager are likely behind them.
However, at nearly 63 times current earnings - a whopping p / e ratio, to be sure - even if the firm were to grow its profit to the level
of Berkshire - $ 8.5 billion - it would still lack the liquid
assets and marketable securities the house that Warren Buffett built has, and it would not have a diversified income stream, making it far more vulnerable to changes in the competitive landscape; a major concern when you contemplate that Google operates in an
industry where dramatic shifts consumer behavior can happen overnight.
The banking
industry now controls over $ 15 trillion
of assets, while the credit union
industry oversees more than $ 1 trillion
of assets.