In his write - up
on the acquisition for The New Yorker, David Wolman suggested that Simple CEO Joshua Reich is interested in expanding into new financial services, though nothing has been announced as of yet, and Simple refused our request for comment.
Abigail Owen, Corporate Partner at DMH Stallard, led the team providing the legal advice
on the acquisition for Hunt and Palmer PLC..
They manage portfolios and place their investment and efforts where they believe they will achieve best returns, relying largely
on acquisition for growth and new products.
Over the course of its second - round investment, NEP helped to identify and successfully close five additional add -
on acquisitions for Norwesco.
Forget the Mozart Effect and Baby Einstein, take it easy
on acquisitions for your two - year - old's private library, and don't fret if your three - year - old hasn't started violin lessons just yet.
Ongoing, she has consulted with museums and private clients
on acquisitions for their permanent collections and / or portfolios.
Not exact matches
The talks with Walmart
for what could be its largest
acquisition to date are still ongoing, and a deal is expected to be clinched soon, two people told Reuters
on Wednesday.
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.
At Quiet Light Brokerage, while we have seen a strong uptick in the number of Amazon businesses
for sale, we have also heard strong feedback from seasoned
acquisition experts who wonder about the viability of a business built
on Amazon's marketplace.
The miner, under the leadership of Executive Chairman John Thornton, has focused
for the past three years
on reducing debt by more than 50 percent from the more than $ 13 billion it hit at the end of 2014 due to overpriced
acquisitions and mine development, including Pascua - Lama.
Shares in accounting firm Crowe Horwath surged
on the news it had finalised an
acquisition proposal from Financial Index Wealth Accountants
for about $ 137 million, following five months of negotiations.
If we were to focus solely
on Google's most recent
acquisitions, we would find a host of smaller companies that were purchased
for their innovative products.
The
acquisition is meant to build
on Takeda's forays into drugs
for gastrointestinal disorders; TiGenix is
on the cusp of securing a European regulatory approval
for a treatment
for Crohn's disease.
The world's largest retailer,
for years slow to respond to Amazon.com (amzn) in the digital wars, has been
on a tear in recent quarters, helped by the $ 3 billion
acquisition of jet.com and overhaul of its marketplace last year, and by better integration of its stores with its digital business.
Eighteen months
on from its
acquisition of Perth - based law firm Middletons, US - based law practice K&L Gates says its expectations
for the tie - up have been exceeded.
Actual operational and financial results of SkyWest, SkyWest Airlines and ExpressJet will likely also vary, and may vary materially, from those anticipated, estimated, projected or expected
for a number of other reasons, including, in addition to those identified above: the challenges and costs of integrating operations and realizing anticipated synergies and other benefits from the
acquisition of ExpressJet; the challenges of competing successfully in a highly competitive and rapidly changing industry; developments associated with fluctuations in the economy and the demand
for air travel; the financial stability of SkyWest's major partners and any potential impact of their financial condition
on the operations of SkyWest, SkyWest Airlines, or ExpressJet; fluctuations in flight schedules, which are determined by the major partners
for whom SkyWest's operating airlines conduct flight operations; variations in market and economic conditions; significant aircraft lease and debt commitments; residual aircraft values and related impairment charges; labor relations and costs; the impact of global instability; rapidly fluctuating fuel costs, and potential fuel shortages; the impact of weather - related or other natural disasters
on air travel and airline costs; aircraft deliveries; the ability to attract and retain qualified pilots and other unanticipated factors.
Univision, the Spanish - language broadcaster that has been rapidly expanding online through
acquisitions, has agreed to buy bankrupt publisher Gawker Media's assets
for approximately $ 135 million, the companies confirmed
on Tuesday.
The foray into video comes as growth in wireless is slowing:
On that February earnings day, even as it boasted record profits, T - Mobile startled investors with low forecasts
for new - subscriber
acquisition.
The cost of customer
acquisition is a key make - or - break metric
for your startup: you're investing time, energy, and resources to bring
on these new customers (i.e., new revenue) so having a delighted customer base is essential.
The most recent example, of course, came
on Tuesday, when Facebook announced a $ 2 billion
acquisition of the virtual reality startup Oculus VR, but it's just the most recent in a string of Facebook's recent buyout offers, from it's failed $ 3 billion bid
for Snapchat to its jaw - dropping $ 19 billion
acquisition of WhatsApp.
Here, six thought leaders in customer
acquisition industry provide their recommendations
for what a startup should be focused
on:
Automotive Holdings Group has further grown its presence
on the east coast with the
acquisition of five franchised car dealerships in NSW
for $ 8.5 million plus stock and assets.
For Ferrero, the
acquisition is the latest in a string of deals doubling down
on sugary snacks that's come as its rivals retreat.
Woodside Petroleum Ltd subsidiary ATS Inc has made good
on a promise not to extend its $ 1.16 billion hostile takeover bid
for US - based oil producer Energy Partners Ltd, after failing to reach the minimum
acquisition level of 50 per cent.
Anthem said earlier
on Thursday it extended the deadline
for its
acquisition of Cigna by three months.
Goldberg tells Term Sheet he is
on the prowl
for acquisitions.
In an industry known
for its ruthless margins, Couche - Tard can't afford to overpay
for acquisitions any more than it can
for the stock
on store shelves.
To accelerate its plans
for global expansion, in February Hitachi splurged nearly 260 billion yen
on the railway and signaling units of Italian defense and aviation company Finmeccanica, marking one of the company's priciest - ever
acquisitions.
To help EcoCash become Zimbabwe's dominant payment system
for retail transactions, Econet has embarked
on an aggressive merchant
acquisition campaign.
Hitachi is also betting
on the
acquisition to ready it
for battles with formidable Chinese rivals such as the $ 130 - billion behemoth CRRC Corp that was created earlier this year from the merger of mainland state - owned train manufacturers CSR and CNR.
An
acquisition of an insurer like Aetna could give CVS more scale to bargain better prices
for the prescription drugs it sells
on its counters.
On the heels of Tesla completing their $ 2.6 billion
acquisition of SolarCity, they have already moved forward with a project otherwise suited
for a Sci Fi movie.
Shares in Perth - based contractor OTOC have surged
on news it is looking to expand its presence
on the east coast with the
acquisition of Sydney - based Geo - Metric Surveying
for up to $ 12 million.
Yahoo has been in the original content business
for years, but recent
acquisitions suggest the company would rather focus
on cheap and easy - to - get user - generated content.
Diversified miner Independence Group has booked a $ 58.8 million net loss
for the 2016 financial year,
on the back of
acquisition costs and lower commodity prices.
Depending
on the size of the pumpkin, the writ may serve as more of a high - level understanding than a detailed contract, with financial terms and guidelines
for new investor
acquisition.
The jury is still out
on whether this will be a fruitful sector
for venture capitalists like those backing Blue River Technology, since large exits have been thin
on the ground since Monsanto's 2013
acquisition of the Climate Corporation
for more than $ 1 billion.
Wesfarmers - owned Coles has received approval from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
for its proposed
acquisition of three Metcash - owned Progressive Supa IGA supermarkets, but is yet to make a decision
on the fourth.
Of course, most of us are not billionaire buyers of corporations outright, but Buffett's words
on what makes
for a great
acquisition in the 1981 letter touch
on inflation as one of two key factors that make a great
acquisition candidate:
OTOC has further grown its presence
on the east coast with the
acquisition of a Sydney - based land surveying firm
for $ 4 million in cash and shares.
A tightening of the company's focus
on home services like cleaning and handyman work and a somewhat more aggressive use of paid channels
for user
acquisition, with advertising now bringing in 35 percent of new business, helped fuel the growth.
«Political concerns about Amazon's
acquisition of Whole Foods are growing
for good reason,» said UFCW President Marc Perrone
on Friday.
Kurt Birkenhagen works
for conferencing company, Vast Conference, in Los Angeles He is focused
on customer
acquisition, retention, and user experience.
Liberty Resources is ticking the remaining boxes
on its list of requirements to be met
for its proposed
acquisition of Cirrus Networks, with an independent expert giving the transaction its stamp of approval today, ahead of a shareholders meeting next month.
On the calls, which took place Monday, Amazon didn't offer many clues into its longer - term strategy
for the Whole Foods
acquisition, which Brill said is a bit unusual given that the company is using debt to fund it.
Perth - based Excalibur Mining Corporation's shares closed over 150 per cent higher
on news it was considering an
acquisition of Singapore - based tech company Dropmysite
for an undisclosed sum.
The Justice Department imposed conditions
on the
acquisition, forcing Google to maintain separation between its search and travel flights businesses and to submit to government monitoring of complaints
for five years.
«Despite the increase in debt, the Whole Foods
acquisition is an immediate credit positive
for the company
on a variety of fronts,» Moody's analyst Charlie O'Shea said in a report Monday, revising Amazon's outlook to positive from stable.
Engineering firm Civmec has won about $ 50 million worth of contracts
for work
on the east coast, following its recent
acquisition of NSW - based Forgacs Engineering.