Governmental actions in India can have a significant affect
on economic conditions in the India region.
Ulster County Executive Michael Hein called Wednesday's decision «truly disappointing» and said whether a casino in neighboring Sullivan County will have any impact
on economic conditions in southern Ulster County is «to be determined»
NEW YORK - Federal Reserve Bank of New York President William Dudley participates in an economic briefing to discuss the impact of hurricanes Irma and Maria
on economic conditions in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands - 1500 GMT.
Not exact matches
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.
Such statements are based
on management's current views and assumptions that could ultimately prove inaccurate and are subject to risk factors such as (but not limited to) changes
in raw materials prices, currency fluctuations, the pace at which cost - reduction projects are implemented and changes
in general
economic and financial
conditions.
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.
Defensive stocks, as they're often called, are big players like Coca - Cola or McDonald's — companies that have a lot of customers
in sectors that aren't as dependent
on good
economic conditions to survive.
Certain matters discussed
in this news release are forward - looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, doubts about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, the need to obtain additional funding, risks
in product development plans and schedules, rapid technological change, changes and delays
in product approval and introduction, customer acceptance of new products, the impact of competitive products and pricing, market acceptance, the lengthy sales cycle, proprietary rights of the Company and its competitors, risk of operations
in Israel, government regulations, dependence
on third parties to manufacture products, general
economic conditions and other risk factors detailed
in the Company's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
On a full - year basis, 2013 same - store sales growth of 1.1 %
in the Canadian segment was below our original target range of 2 % to 4 %; we believe this was due to ongoing challenging
economic conditions and increased competitive intensity
in our industry.
«Fiscal consolidation efforts, high unemployment, tight credit
conditions and private deleveraging
in peripheral countries will put a low cap
on economic growth this year and next,» predicted TD economists
in their latest outlook.
Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated
in the forward - looking statements due to these risks and uncertainties as well as other factors, which include, without limitation: the uncertain timing of, and risks relating to, the executive search process; risks related to the potential failure of eptinezumab to demonstrate safety and efficacy
in clinical testing; Alder's ability to conduct clinical trials and studies of eptinezumab sufficient to achieve a positive completion; the availability of data at the expected times; the clinical, therapeutic and commercial value of eptinezumab; risks and uncertainties related to regulatory application, review and approval processes and Alder's compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements; risks and uncertainties relating to the manufacture of eptinezumab; Alder's ability to obtain and protect intellectual property rights, and operate without infringing
on the intellectual property rights of others; the uncertain timing and level of expenses associated with Alder's development and commercialization activities; the sufficiency of Alder's capital and other resources; market competition; changes
in economic and business
conditions; and other factors discussed under the caption «Risk Factors»
in Alder's Annual Report
on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
on February 26, 2018, and is available
on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of
economic conditions in the industries and markets
in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate
in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market
conditions, fluctuations
in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand
in construction and
in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial
condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather
conditions and natural disasters and the financial
condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges
in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies
in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including
in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market
conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market
conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including
in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption
in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes
in political
conditions in the U.S. and other countries
in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes
in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU,
on general market
conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates
in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes
in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted
on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations
in the U.S. and other countries
in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result
in the imposition of
conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other
conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition
on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including
in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger
on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or
on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted
in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is
in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued
in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Federal Reserve Bank of New York President William Dudley participates
in discussion with economists
on current
economic conditions and recovery efforts
in the aftermath of hurricanes Irma and Maria at event hosted by the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce - 1300 GMT.
** PALM BEACH - Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Charles Evans and Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Robert Kaplan participate
in moderated discussion
on current
economic conditions and monetary policy before the American Council of Life Insurers Executive Roundtable - 2000 GMT.
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.
In addition to the rules - based approach, Mester also suggested the Fed not focus so much on short - term data changes in its economic projections, and tweaking those projections to link them to where each individual member believes the funds rate should be if those conditions come to fruitio
In addition to the rules - based approach, Mester also suggested the Fed not focus so much
on short - term data changes
in its economic projections, and tweaking those projections to link them to where each individual member believes the funds rate should be if those conditions come to fruitio
in its
economic projections, and tweaking those projections to link them to where each individual member believes the funds rate should be if those
conditions come to fruition.
His comments come after the IMF
in October said that Canada's high debt levels, and higher - than - average pressure
on Canadian households» ability to pay down that debt
in the private non-financial sector, leaves its economy more sensitive to tighter financial
conditions and weaker
economic activity.
Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: (1) worldwide
economic, political, and capital markets
conditions and other factors beyond the Company's control, including natural and other disasters or climate change affecting the operations of the Company or its customers and suppliers; (2) the Company's credit ratings and its cost of capital; (3) competitive
conditions and customer preferences; (4) foreign currency exchange rates and fluctuations
in those rates; (5) the timing and market acceptance of new product offerings; (6) the availability and cost of purchased components, compounds, raw materials and energy (including oil and natural gas and their derivatives) due to shortages, increased demand or supply interruptions (including those caused by natural and other disasters and other events); (7) the impact of acquisitions, strategic alliances, divestitures, and other unusual events resulting from portfolio management actions and other evolving business strategies, and possible organizational restructuring; (8) generating fewer productivity improvements than estimated; (9) unanticipated problems or delays with the phased implementation of a global enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, or security breaches and other disruptions to the Company's information technology infrastructure; (10) financial market risks that may affect the Company's funding obligations under defined benefit pension and postretirement plans; and (11) legal proceedings, including significant developments that could occur
in the legal and regulatory proceedings described
in the Company's Annual Report
on Form 10 - K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2017, and any subsequent quarterly reports
on Form 10 - Q (the «Reports»).
Readers are cautioned that these forward - looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or results due a variety of factors, including, among other things, that
conditions to the closing of the transaction may not be satisfied, the potential impact
on the business of Accompany due to the uncertainty about the acquisition, the retention of employees of Accompany and the ability of Cisco to successfully integrate Accompany and to achieve expected benefits, business and
economic conditions and growth trends
in the networking industry, customer markets and various geographic regions, global
economic conditions and uncertainties
in the geopolitical environment and other risk factors set forth
in Cisco's most recent reports
on Form 10 - K and Form 10 - Q.
Self - employment is
on a rapid rise
in America as people look for more flexible working
conditions, more control over their careers and supplemental income opportunities to weather
economic uncertainty.
These risks include,
in no particular order, the following: the trends toward more high - definition,
on - demand and anytime, anywhere video will not continue to develop at its current pace or will expire; the possibility that our products will not generate sales that are commensurate with our expectations or that our cost of revenue or operating expenses may exceed our expectations; the mix of products and services sold
in various geographies and the effect it has
on gross margins; delays or decreases
in capital spending
in the cable, satellite, telco, broadcast and media industries; customer concentration and consolidation; the impact of general
economic conditions on our sales and operations; our ability to develop new and enhanced products
in a timely manner and market acceptance of our new or existing products; losses of one or more key customers; risks associated with our international operations; exchange rate fluctuations of the currencies
in which we conduct business; risks associated with our CableOS ™ and VOS ™ product solutions; dependence
on market acceptance of various types of broadband services,
on the adoption of new broadband technologies and
on broadband industry trends; inventory management; the lack of timely availability of parts or raw materials necessary to produce our products; the impact of increases
in the prices of raw materials and oil; the effect of competition,
on both revenue and gross margins; difficulties associated with rapid technological changes
in our markets; risks associated with unpredictable sales cycles; our dependence
on contract manufacturers and sole or limited source suppliers; and the effect
on our business of natural disasters.
These risks and uncertainties include competition and other
economic conditions including fragmentation of the media landscape and competition from other media alternatives; changes
in advertising demand, circulation levels and audience shares; the Company's ability to develop and grow its online businesses; the Company's reliance
on revenue from printing and distributing third - party publications; changes
in newsprint prices; macroeconomic trends and
conditions; the Company's ability to adapt to technological changes; the Company's ability to realize benefits or synergies from acquisitions or divestitures or to operate its businesses effectively following acquisitions or divestitures; the Company's success
in implementing expense mitigation efforts; the Company's reliance
on third - party vendors for various services; adverse results from litigation, governmental investigations or tax - related proceedings or audits; the Company's ability to attract and retain employees; the Company's ability to satisfy pension and other postretirement employee benefit obligations; changes
in accounting standards; the effect of labor strikes, lockouts and labor negotiations; regulatory and judicial rulings; the Company's indebtedness and ability to comply with debt covenants applicable to its debt facilities; the Company's ability to satisfy future capital and liquidity requirements; the Company's ability to access the credit and capital markets at the times and
in the amounts needed and
on acceptable terms; and other events beyond the Company's control that may result
in unexpected adverse operating results.
But the text of the Comprehensive
Economic and Trade Agreement or CETA remains a confidential document that still requires «drafting and fine tuning,» a Canadian official said
in Brussels
on condition he not be identified.
This session will focus
on understanding potential perils — from food crises to pandemics and from climate catastrophes to human migration — that aren't top - of - mind
in most boardrooms, but could enable CEOs to better navigate changing
economic conditions and markets.
Also,
on account of the uncertain
economic conditions in 2009, there was a reduction to the employee stock purchase program (capping employee contributions at 5 % rather than 10 % of eligible compensation).
Changes
in real estate values or
economic conditions can have a positive or negative effect
on issuers
in the real estate industry, which may affect the fund.
Developments outside the United States affect our domestic
economic outlook through their impact
on trade and financial market
conditions, and we have to take such developments into consideration
in our monetary policy decision - making.
The New York Fed also reported that the regional housing sector had a less consequential effect
on regional
economic conditions than
in other parts of the nation where housing played a more significant role
in dampening
economic activity.
New York Fed Presents an Update
on Regional
Economic Conditions; Highlights Less Severe Regional Housing and Employment
Conditions than
in Other Parts of the Nation
The relationship between monetary policy and financial stability may depend
on the specific
economic conditions in which we find ourselves.6 Moreover, the processes resulting
in financial cycles, with periods of unsustainable debt buildup, occasional crises and periods of deleveraging, are not well captured by standard models.7 We have more work to do before we can be fully confident about our conclusions.
Changes
in real estate values or
economic conditions can have a positive or negative effect
on issuers
in the real estate industry.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general business and
economic conditions and the state of the solar industry; governmental support for the deployment of solar power; future available supplies of high - purity silicon; demand for end - use products by consumers and inventory levels of such products
in the supply chain; changes
in demand from significant customers; changes
in demand from major markets such as Japan, the U.S., India and China; changes
in customer order patterns; changes
in product mix; capacity utilization; level of competition; pricing pressure and declines
in average selling prices; delays
in new product introduction; delays
in utility - scale project approval process; delays
in utility - scale project construction; delays
in the completion of project sales; continued success
in technological innovations and delivery of products with the features customers demand; shortage
in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange rate fluctuations; litigation and other risks as described
in the Company's SEC filings, including its annual report
on Form 20 - F filed
on April 27, 2017.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general business and
economic conditions and the state of the solar industry; governmental support for the deployment of solar power; future available supplies of high - purity silicon; demand for end - use products by consumers and inventory levels of such products
in the supply chain; changes
in demand from significant customers; changes
in demand from major markets such as Japan, the U.S., India and China; changes
in customer order patterns; changes
in product mix; capacity utilization; level of competition; pricing pressure and declines
in average selling prices; delays
in new product introduction; delays
in utility - scale project approval process; delays
in utility - scale project construction; continued success
in technological innovations and delivery of products with the features customers demand; shortage
in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange rate fluctuations; litigation and other risks as described
in the Company's SEC filings, including its annual report
on Form 20 - F filed
on April 20, 2016.
These are illustrated with numerous charts
on economic and financial trends that put current
conditions in a historical context.»
Forward - looking statements may include, among others, statements concerning our projected adjusted income (loss) from operations outlook for 2018,
on both a consolidated and segment basis; projected total revenue growth and global medical customer growth, each over year end 2017; projected growth beyond 2018; projected medical care and operating expense ratios and medical cost trends; our projected consolidated adjusted tax rate; future financial or operating performance, including our ability to deliver personalized and innovative solutions for our customers and clients; future growth, business strategy, strategic or operational initiatives;
economic, regulatory or competitive environments, particularly with respect to the pace and extent of change
in these areas; financing or capital deployment plans and amounts available for future deployment; our prospects for growth
in the coming years; the proposed merger (the «Merger») with Express Scripts Holding Company («Express Scripts») and other statements regarding Cigna's future beliefs, expectations, plans, intentions, financial
condition or performance.
Changes
in real estate values or
economic conditions can have a significant positive or negative effect
on issuers
in the real estate industry, which may affect your investment.
Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the impact of modifications to our operations and processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits of such transactions, including with respect to the Merger; the substantial level of government regulation over our business and the potential effects of new laws or regulations or changes
in existing laws or regulations; the outcome of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation
in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security of our information technology and other business systems; unfavorable industry,
economic or political
conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept
conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits of the Merger as a
condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration of the businesses of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects
on the businesses as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed
in our most recent report
on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports
on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available
on the Investor Relations section of www.cigna.com as well as
on Express Scripts» most recent report
on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports
on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available
on the Investor Relations section of www.express-scripts.com.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general business and
economic conditions and the state of the solar industry; governmental support for the deployment of solar power; future available supplies of high - purity silicon; demand for end - use products by consumers and inventory levels of such products
in the supply chain; changes
in demand from significant customers; changes
in demand from major markets such as Japan, the U.S., India and China; changes
in customer order patterns; changes
in product mix; capacity utilization; level of competition; pricing pressure and declines
in average selling prices; delays
in new product introduction; delays
in utility - scale project approval process; delays
in utility - scale project construction; cancelation of utility - scale feed -
in - tariff contracts
in Japan; continued success
in technological innovations and delivery of products with the features customers demand; shortage
in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange rate fluctuations; litigation and other risks as described
in the Company's SEC filings, including its annual report
on Form 20 - F filed
on April 27, 2017.
Important factors that may affect the Company's business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those
in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, increased competition; the Company's ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the Company's ability to differentiate its products from other brands; the consolidation of retail customers; the Company's ability to predict, identify and interpret changes
in consumer preferences and demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue growth
in its key product categories, increase its market share, or add products; an impairment of the carrying value of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility
in commodity, energy and other input costs; changes
in the Company's management team or other key personnel; the Company's inability to realize the anticipated benefits from the Company's cost savings initiatives; changes
in relationships with significant customers and suppliers; execution of the Company's international expansion strategy; changes
in laws and regulations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated business disruptions; failure to successfully integrate the Company; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures;
economic and political
conditions in the nations
in which the Company operates; the volatility of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility
in the market value of all or a portion of the derivatives that the Company uses; exchange rate fluctuations; disruptions
in information technology networks and systems; the Company's inability to protect intellectual property rights; impacts of natural events
in the locations
in which the Company or its customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness and ability to pay such indebtedness; the Company's dividend payments
on its Series A Preferred Stock; tax law changes or interpretations; pricing actions; and other factors.
With the S&P 500 within about 8 % of its highest level
in history, with historically reliable valuation measures at obscene levels, implying near - zero 10 - 12 year S&P 500 nominal total returns; with an extended period of extreme overvalued, overbought, overbullish
conditions replaced by deterioration
in market internals that signal a clear shift toward risk - aversion among investors; with credit spreads
on low - grade debt blowing out to multi-year highs; and with leading
economic measures deteriorating rapidly, we continue to classify market
conditions within the most hostile return / risk profile we identify — a classification that has been observed
in only about 9 % of history.
Sales of high - end and luxury consumer products, such as our performance electric vehicles, depend
in part
on discretionary consumer spending and are even more exposed to adverse changes
in general
economic conditions.
My interpretation is that we may be
on the cusp of a fresh deterioration
in economic conditions and an acceleration
in defaults.
BlackBerry's ability to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance
on suppliers of functional components for its products and risks relating to its supply chain; BlackBerry's ability to obtain rights to use software or components supplied by third parties; BlackBerry's ability to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related to government regulations, including regulations relating to encryption technology; BlackBerry's ability to continue to adapt to recent board and management changes and headcount reductions; reliance
on strategic alliances with third - party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; BlackBerry's reliance
on third - party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities
in BlackBerry's products; risks related to litigation, including litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's practice of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating to the impairment of intangible assets recorded
on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks as a result of actions of activist shareholders; government regulation of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related to
economic and geopolitical
conditions; risks associated with acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and difficulties
in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry, and the company's previously disclosed review of strategic alternatives.
These developments, or the perception that any of them could occur, have had and may continue to have a significant adverse effect
on global
economic conditions and the stability of global financial markets, and could significantly reduce global market liquidity and restrict the ability of key market participants to operate
in certain financial markets.
Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward - looking statements, including, without limitation: BlackBerry's ability to enhance its current products and services, or develop new products and services
in a timely manner or at competitive prices, including risks related to new product introductions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to mitigate the impact of the anticipated decline
in BlackBerry's infrastructure access fees
on its consolidated revenue by developing an integrated services and software offering; intense competition, rapid change and significant strategic alliances within BlackBerry's industry; BlackBerry's reliance
on carrier partners and distributors; risks associated with BlackBerry's foreign operations, including risks related to recent political and
economic developments
in Venezuela and the impact of foreign currency restrictions; risks relating to network disruptions and other business interruptions, including costs, potential liabilities, lost revenues and reputational damage associated with service interruptions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to implement and to realize the anticipated benefits of its CORE program; BlackBerry's ability to maintain or increase its cash balance; security risks; BlackBerry's ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks related to intellectual property rights; BlackBerry's ability to expand and manage BlackBerry ® World ™; risks related to the collection, storage, transmission, use and disclosure of confidential and personal information; BlackBerry's ability to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance
on suppliers of functional components for its products and risks relating to its supply chain; BlackBerry's ability to obtain rights to use software or components supplied by third parties; BlackBerry's ability to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related to government regulations, including regulations relating to encryption technology; BlackBerry's ability to continue to adapt to recent board and management changes and headcount reductions; reliance
on strategic alliances with third - party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; BlackBerry's reliance
on third - party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities
in BlackBerry's products; risks related to litigation, including litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's practice of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating to the impairment of intangible assets recorded
on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks as a result of actions of activist shareholders; government regulation of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related to
economic and geopolitical
conditions; risks associated with acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and difficulties
in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry.
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.
Forward - looking statements are based
on estimates and assumptions made by BlackBerry
in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current
conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that BlackBerry believes are appropriate
in the circumstances, including but not limited to the launch timing and success of products based
on the BlackBerry 10 platform, general
economic conditions, product pricing levels and competitive intensity, supply constraints, BlackBerry's expectations regarding its business, strategy, opportunities and prospects, including its ability to implement meaningful changes to address its business challenges, and BlackBerry's expectations regarding the cash flow generation of its business.
At Franklin Templeton Equity, we focus most
on understanding
economic conditions and the financial health and fundamentals of the individual companies
in the various sectors and industries
in which we are investing.
As noted
in the chapter
on «International Financial Markets», the Federal Reserve raised interest rates
in June and August, reflecting the improvement
in international
economic and financial
conditions, as well as the persistent strength of domestic activity.
Besa gives regular presentations and often appears
in the media reporting
on economic conditions.