Our attorneys counsel insurance industry clients
on business matters in the following key areas:
Not exact matches
No
matter what type of
business you have,
on the internet or
in the real world, it has to provide you with an income.
«As a
matter of fact, for those of you who are still using email, one of the things that I've done
in my
business is I've said, «If you talk about somebody
in the company
on email to me, then copy them
on it,»» she says.
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.
No
matter on what scale, waste should be minimized
in every
business.
Interns may seem like temps
in one way, but because they're
on a career track, they are often exposed to sensitive
business matters and clients — the same as a salaried employee.
Albert Latner, the family patriarch who amassed a fortune
in the construction
business, died earlier this year, meaning that after years of bickering, the family will have to settle
matters on their own.
No
matter how many emails you send out, individual calls or conversations you have, nothing replaces getting everyone
on your team
in a room or
on a conference line to talk through the aspects of your
business.
The «Suddenly
in Charge» author recommends reading
business news daily «so you can speak intelligently
on business matters.»
The government is doing really everything it can to support this ecosystem, and I think it's just a
matter of time to have different experiences from different
businesses, to get the right regulations
in place, and so
on.»
That means making them compete directly by putting their offers side by side, so that customers can choose
on what really
matters in this
business — prices measured
in rates and points.»
People love to talk about staying focused
on the big picture, but
in a small
business — and especially a startup — short - term results
matter most.
The smartest people I know care passionately about the few things
in their life and
in their
business that really
matter - the right things - and don't waste a minute
on the rest.
So you can maintain high levels of productivity no
matter where you are, or what time it is — you can get to your data from the office, at home,
on a
business trip,
in a café or airport... the possibilities are nearly endless.
When
Business Insider asked Operation Resolute Support
in Afghanistan if the Taliban or ISIS have these systems, Capt. Tom Gresback, a spokesman at Resolute Support headquarters, said
in an emailed statement that «We are not going to comment
on matters of intelligence.»
When Chicago lawyer Marvin Bower rescued what was then an accounting and engineering firm from near bankruptcy
in 1939 and proceeded to invent the discipline of management consulting, he enshrined a set of commandments that guides McKinsey to this day: put client interest above firm profits; speak truth to power no
matter the consequences; our work must have real impact
on the client's
business; take client secrets to the grave.
Your startup's logo isn't the defining element of your
business — we'll speak more
on that
in the next section — but it certainly
matters.
«Reforming the entire tax code
in a
matter of weeks is insanity,» a senior Democratic aide told
Business Insider
on Wednesday.
COO Sheryl Sandberg said
in an interview with CNBC
on Thursday that the company doesn't look at
matters of user privacy
in terms of long - term damage to stock price or its
business model.
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.
No
matter what
business you are
in, you always have to keep a close eye
on what the competition is doing.
The appeal of the 401 (k) financing strategy is pretty obvious
in this economic climate - a bad small
business - lending environment, lots of people with
business skills
in the unemployment line, a way to seize control of your retirement funds without penalty - but it truly is a
matter of betting your future
on the present.
And above all, look for ways to communicate more with your local bank so that it will maintain its faith
in you and your
business no
matter what's going
on in the economy at large.
«It's interesting the Russians didn't raise these unfounded allegations until a New York Times article publicly exposed a serious
matter the Coalition has tried diligently to address daily via the deconfliction line,» an Air Force official told
Business Insider
in an email
on Tuesday.
People
in the media industry like to speculate that one possibility is Paula, his wife, who some say has taken
on an increasing interest
in the
business — although that idea was dismissed by sources familiar with the
matter.
Everyone loves to talk about staying focused
on the big picture, but
in a small
business short - term results
matter most.
The Audit Committee serves a Board - level oversight role,
in which it provides advice, counsel, and direction to management and to the auditors
on the basis of the information it receives, discussions with management and the auditors, and the experience of the Audit Committee's members
in business, financial, and accounting
matters.
Dear Members, I write asking your indulgence
on a
matter that has little to do with
business, per se... other than to note that
in absence of it our way of actually conducting
business today would almost certainly be fundamentally restricted.
It's time to set the record straight
on what S corp and C corp elections are and why they
matter so much for small
business owners
in our handy primer to these structures.
No
matter where you buy it, registering your purchase at that site qualifies you for a substantial bonus package (currently worth over $ 2600 and climbing), including two free months of membership
in The Clean and Green Club (Shels eco / ethical
business membership program), a 20 - minute consultation with a publicist, 70 tips
on creating credibility, and more.
«Negative publicity or public opinion resulting from these
matters may increase the risk of reputational harm to our
business, which can impact our ability to keep and attract customers, our ability to attract and retain qualified team members, result
in the loss of revenue, or have other material adverse effects
on our results of operations and financial condition.»
From day one, we provide
in - depth training
on not only all
matters of cleaning but also starting and running your
business.
BC Chamber of Commerce massively promotes and supports these fossil fuel and energy projects, since they believe it enhances «
business growth»
in BC, and since it appears only money talks
in this province, boycotting their membership is a first step
in demanding those corporations take an ethical stand for the protection of BC
on this
matter.
At issue
in many Rule 14a - 8 (i)(7) no - action requests is whether a proposal that addresses ordinary
business matters nonetheless focuses
on a policy issue that is sufficiently significant.
We discuss certain of these
matters more fully, as well as certain other risk factors that may affect Centene's
business operations, financial condition and results of operations,
in Centene's filings with the SEC, including the annual report
on Form 10 - K, quarterly reports
on Form 10 - Q and current reports
on Form 8 - K.
«We are currently
in discussions
on a civil
matter with the Department of Justice representing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, arising from past inspections
in and before 2015, primarily
on our external defibrillator
business,» Chief Executive Frans van Houten said
in a statement.
A board acting
in this capacity and with the knowledge of the company's
business and the implications for a particular proposal
on that company's
business is well situated to analyze, determine and explain whether a particular issue is sufficiently significant because the
matter transcends ordinary
business and would be appropriate for a shareholder vote.
Having a news outlet highlight the merits and current happenings of your
business and / or quoting you
on topics that
matter to your
business solidifies your position
in the industry.
Interestingly, just as
in every other commodity market, the greatest defense for venture capitalists turns out to be brand: firms like Benchmark, Sequoia, or Andreessen Horowitz can buy into firms at superior prices because it
matters to the startup to have them
on their cap table.5 Moreover, Andreessen Horowitz
in particular has been very open about their goal to offer startups far more than money, including dedicated recruiting teams, marketing teams, and probably most usefully an active
business development team.
You can certainly make the case that a «
business» has assets and thus value so it SHOULD be included, just like our cars or even homes for that
matter (which some people also don't believe should go
in there since you need one to live
in), but for me it's just too unstable to be accounted for
on an ongoing basis.
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.
It is left to the employee alone to decide if and when he or she feels like taking a few hours, a day, a week or a month off, the assumption being that they are only going to do it when they feel a hundred per cent comfortable that they and their team are up to date
on every project and that their absence will not
in any way damage the
business — or, for that
matter, their careers!
Any one focused
on growing their
business, no
matter what stage the company is
in, would do well to put the lessons
in this book into practice.
In our work
on promoting trade, investment, and innovation we produce timely research and actionable advice for government,
business and other stakeholders
on issues that
matter to Canadians.
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on Nov 21, 2014
in Employee Advocacy, Social
Business, Subject
Matter Expert (SME) 1 comment
Your Marketing Strategy Is The Foundation Of Your Marketing No
matter what kind of
business you're
in, you need a strong marketing strategy to grow your company and keep it
on track.
«He's taught me to be more charitable and to never do anything
in business, or life for that
matter that you wouldn't want published
on the front page of your local newspaper.»
As a
business community
in Metro Vancouver, we will certainly benefit from having Transportation Minister Todd Stone focus
on other economically crucial transportation
matters without being constantly hounded by Translink - related questions when he's
in the Lower Mainland.
VW is aiming to list the
business in the first three months of 2019, Reuters reported
on April 11, citing two people with knowledge of the
matter.
About ShipBob ShipBob's goal is to make shipping effortless and efficient,
businesses can skip standing
in line at the post office and focus
on what really
matters in their
business.