Sentences with phrase «on equity commitments»

It creates inflexibility in the economy, because an economy built on fixed commitments has higher bankruptcy risks than one built on equity commitments.

Not exact matches

We've already invested the lion's share of our funds» original equity commitments to acquire about $ 1.8 billion of assets, based on unpaid principal balance, for less than $ 0.40 on the dollar.

Depending on the opportunity and asset class, Hedgewood is prepared to make relatively small investments as well as significant equity commitments in any one transaction.

With $ 1 billion of cumulative equity commitments, Carnelian focuses on lower - to - middle market equity investments in the North American upstream, midstream and oilfield services sectors.

Like its predecessor, which raised $ 113 million in June 2014, Fund II will invest primarily in control buyouts, focusing on microcap healthcare businesses with $ 1 to $ 7 million in EBITDA and equity commitments of $ 10 to $ 30 million per platform.

New Energy Capital Partners, LLC («NEC»), a leading alternative asset management firm focused on debt and equity investments in small - and mid-sized clean energy infrastructure projects and companies, today announced that it held a final closing for the New Energy Capital Infrastructure Credit Fund (the «Fund») with total capital commitments of $ 325 million.

COTs Timer is a financial blog focused on interpreting the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's («CFTC») weekly Commitments of Traders («COT») report, which provides trillions of dollars in positions in more than 200 markets, including gold, crude oil, natural gas, silver, forex, and equity indices.

In general, writedowns against shareholder equity alone will be enough, provided that regulations are revised to allow institutions to continue servicing existing financial commitments on the basis of more flexible capital requirements.

Equity Crowdfunding platforms reflect a commitment to a type of investing model that is inherently ethical with built in checks on bad behavior.

RBC Vision Women's Leadership MSCI Canada Index ETF aims to replicate the performance of the MSCI Canada IMI Women's Leadership Select Index, a broad Canadian equity markets index with a focus on companies domiciled in Canada that exhibit a commitment towards women leadership among their board of directors and executive leadership positions.

With the company struggling financially and battling a much larger competitor in Enron, Sprecher granted firms an 80 percent equity stake in the company in return for their commitment to trade on the platform.

All markets will continue to focus on the volatility in the equity and bond markets, geopolitical events, developments with the Trump Administration, corporate earnings, oil prices, and will turn to this afternoon's Commitment of Traders Report, followed by reports Monday on Chinese PMI, German CPI and Retail Sales, US Personal Income, Personal Spending, PCE, Chicago PMI, Pending Home Sales, and the Dallas Fed's Manufacturing Index for near term direction.

Other specific duties and responsibilities of the HR and Compensation Committee include reviewing senior management selection and overseeing succession planning, including reviewing the leadership development process; reviewing and approving objectives relevant to executive officer compensation and evaluating performance and determining the compensation of executive officers in accordance with those objectives; approving severance arrangements and other applicable agreements for executive officers; overseeing HP's equity and incentive compensation plans; overseeing non-equity-based benefit plans and approving any changes to such plans involving a material financial commitment by HP; monitoring workforce management programs; establishing compensation policies and practices for service on the Board and its committees, including annually reviewing the appropriate level of director compensation and recommending to the Board any changes to that compensation; developing stock ownership guidelines for directors and executive officers and monitoring compliance with such guidelines; and annually evaluating its performance and its charter.

«It is not obviously the same as addressing the core inequality as created by the absence of a resolution in the Campaign for Fiscal Equity case, this is not a follow - through on that commitment by the state, but it does look like a substantial step forward for school aid,» Mr. de Blasio said.

I am counting on the fact that David's strong intellect, and commitment social justice and equity will create a ripple effect in whatever school community he enters.

«Right from the offset, we want to make sure that we have a system based on the values of equity and excellence and a commitment to inclusive, public service education.

In my in - depth interview with the OECD Director for Education and Skills, Andreas Schleicher, on the newly published PISA 2015 results, there are many fascinating findings: Just four provinces in China now provide 13 % of the world's top - performing students; Singapore, Canada, Estonia, Japan and Finland have combined excellence and equity over a number of PISA tests, and interestingly these countries have a steadfast commitment to outstanding teaching and to supporting schools and students that are struggling.

As an experienced leader in education, Nathan actively mentors teachers and principals, and consults nationally and internationally on issues of educational reform, leadership and teaching with a commitment to equity, and the critical role of arts and creativity in schools.

The outcome statement of the Rio +20 Conference on Sustainable Development (2012) centred around ecological sustainability.2 If countries of the world are serious about the commitment made at Rio, then the MDGs need to evolve into a new framework; sustainability was not at their heart, and it is increasingly clear that without such an orientation, various «development» goals are impossible to meet for both the current and future generations.3 As the report of the UN System Task Team on the post-2015 development agenda says, «the proposed vision and framework for the post-2015 agenda must be fully aligned with that (Rio +20) outcome».4 Accordingly, the theme of sustainability should be running through all the post-2015 goals (as should the themes on equity and human rights), even as more specific environmental targets such as halting the erosion of biodiversity could be specified in one of the goals.

It takes hard work, a willingness to take risks, a fierce commitment to breaking down silos, and a focus on equity.

It is based on several beliefs that reflect CO ASCD's commitment to uniting and influencing the Pre-K through university (P - 20) educational community to promote equity and success for each learner.

Other common elements include a focus on the total child, a commitment to equity and access, family and community engagement, and a relationship - oriented school climate — all of which require demonstrable guidance and support from principals as well.

She is always inspired by the dedication and commitment of her fellow Cal Tog colleagues who, on a daily basis demonstrate their unwavering support for pursuing equity for children whose first language is not English.

Basic to the success also is the equity of the exchange predicated on mutual trust, truth and commitment.

It is based on the beliefs that reflect Colorado ASCD's commitment to uniting and influencing the Pre-K through university (P - 20) educational community to promote equity and success for each learner.

Similar to CCE's MA Personalized Learning Network, it has been inspiring to observe how the PSESD's focus on personalized learning has gone a step beyond its primary objective of redesigning teaching and learning in regional school districts, it has also transformed practice within the service district with an agency - wide strategy of personalized learning to ensure PSESD's commitment to equity and excellence is realized.

At a reception and ceremony on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, at the Julia Richman Education Complex in Manhattan, New York City, FairTest will honor Diane Ravitch for her longtime commitment and contribution to public education, especially to educational equity.

The charter concept is based on deep commitment to quality and equity; schools of choice operating autonomously from traditional districts can serve as incubators of innovation and leverage market forces to ensure more students have access to exemplary public schools.

Wales has Finland's strong record on equity and also its widespread commitment to and investment in public education and public good by all the society.

During her year as CCSSO's Board President and Mississippi Superintendent of Education, Carey Wright, is focusing on early learning — Commitment No. 6 in the Leading for Equity report — and how state chiefs can increase early learning opportunities for all children and ensure quality in PreK programs.

Rather, this document shows positive examples of state action toward each of the ten equity commitments as a milestone on this journey to share the progress states have made and recognize the difficult work remaining.

Classes are student - centered, problem - based, experiential, and hands on with a deep commitment to educational equity, inclusion and social justice.

In this informative webinar based on their recent book, Disrupting Poverty: Five Powerful Classroom Practices, the authors will discuss the five classroom practices that permeate the culture of successful high - poverty schools: (1) caring relationships and advocacy, (2) high expectations and support, (3) commitment to equity, (4) professional accountability for learning, and (5) the courage and will to act.

Some of these steps involve important commitments on the part of the school district, and others require significant commitment on the part of the IDRA South Central Collaborative for Equity.

These commitments included being open - minded and practicing transparent communication, working as collaborative teams, focusing on equity for all students and their individual needs, asking thoughtful questions when clarification is needed, facilitating a student - centered environment and working respectfully with students, staff, families and visitors to the school.

This equity will not threaten their national and historical identity; on the contrary it will strengthen their commitment to build a better world, where leaders are chosen on the bases of their traits and achievements rather than on their gender, ethnicity, or religion.

In 2013 she was elected Chair of the Council of the Great City Schools where she led the charge on the Council's commitment to address racial equity issues.

On March 28th, 2016 the first - ever Educator Equity Lab was held at Jackson State University in Mississippi, where more than one hundred education stakeholders made commitments to ensuring equal access to excellent teachers for the state's students of color and students from low income backgrounds.

Promise54, in partnership with the Kauffman Foundation, launched the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Accelerator to enable education organizations to move farther and more intentionally on their equity journeys while building community with others who share this commiEquity, and Inclusion (DEI) Accelerator to enable education organizations to move farther and more intentionally on their equity journeys while building community with others who share this commiequity journeys while building community with others who share this commitment.

Linked Learning is the right fit for students of all achievement levels and aspirations, with an essential commitment to equity and a focus on improving postsecondary and career outcomes for all students, including students of color and students from low - income backgrounds.

«As a product of Chicago Public Schools, and proud daughter of public school teachers, Phyllis brings a profound sense of urgency — and commitment to equity — to bear on work that is leading the field.»

These principles include articulating your purpose and commitment to equity, emphasizing the importance of pausing and reflecting before you make decisions on the basis of the data, being careful when using data to differentiate instruction, focusing on student engagement, and using your professional judgment.

As an organization deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, it is the policy and commitment of North Star College Preparatory Academy for Boys PCS not to discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other personal or professional status.

Lisa's commitment to educational equity developed while working in bilingual classrooms and conducting research on Latino youth and the school system in Providence, Rhode Island.

Innovative strategies, such as Leaders for Today and Tomorrow (which develops and supports school, district, and community - based leaders with an emphasis on equity, social justice, and authentic family engagement) and the Youth Service Professionals Initiative (a comprehensive initiative to build staff skills and system capacity) demonstrate continued commitment to cross-boundary leadership.

The Leadership Academy is designed to support chiefs as they take on the following commitments to advance equity.

Among the goals of the guidelines are increased educational equity and a narrowing of the achievement gap between students at well - funded and poorly funded schools; enhanced parental and family influence on and engagement with homework practices; and a rebalancing of students» academic lives with their extra-curricular, family and community commitments and their developmental needs as children and adolescents.

The US and other governments demonstrated their commitment to prevent the collapse of those «too big to fail» and with that government backstop, coupled with a global equities rally, it's become more evident that the underlying holdings are that much less likely to default on their debt obligations.

Syndication of the jumbo loans is relying on swift bond and equity market refinancings to reduce banks» commitments and allow them to recycle capital quickly.

In general, writedowns against shareholder equity alone will be enough, provided that regulations are revised to allow institutions to continue servicing existing financial commitments on the basis of more flexible capital requirements.