Sentences with phrase «on returning capital to shareholders»

Responsive companies will focus on returning capital to shareholders instead and migrate from a growth - at - all - costs (regardless of future profits) mindset.

«It is a great cash generator, is intent on returning capital to shareholders, has a fantastic brand, and is shifting the product mix to a higher - margin business.»

Not exact matches

Performance assesses criteria such as return on capital and shareholder return to determine which leaders are generating the best financial results.

Now we can begin delivering on two of our most important priorities — returning a higher level of that capital to our shareholders and improving Citi's overall returns,» Citi CEO Michael Corbat said in a release.

Here's some more color on returning cash to shareholders from Butters» note: «Share repurchase programs have become a very popular way of returning capital to shareholders over the years.

«We are moving forward with a continued sense of urgency on our four strategic priorities: narrowing our focus on clients, products, and geographies where we can grow profitably; driving for efficiency; growing through innovation and optimizing our data assets and client relationships; and returning excess capital to shareholders,» he added.

The performance goals upon which the payment or vesting of any Incentive Award (other than Options and stock appreciation rights) that is intended to qualify as Performance - Based Compensation depends shall relate to one or more of the following Performance Measures: market price of Capital Stock, earnings per share of Capital Stock, income, net income or profit (before or after taxes), economic profit, operating income, operating margin, profit margin, gross margins, return on equity or stockholder equity, total shareholder return, market capitalization, enterprise value, cash flow (including but not limited to operating cash flow and free cash flow), cash position, return on assets or net assets, return on capital, return on iCapital Stock, earnings per share of Capital Stock, income, net income or profit (before or after taxes), economic profit, operating income, operating margin, profit margin, gross margins, return on equity or stockholder equity, total shareholder return, market capitalization, enterprise value, cash flow (including but not limited to operating cash flow and free cash flow), cash position, return on assets or net assets, return on capital, return on iCapital Stock, income, net income or profit (before or after taxes), economic profit, operating income, operating margin, profit margin, gross margins, return on equity or stockholder equity, total shareholder return, market capitalization, enterprise value, cash flow (including but not limited to operating cash flow and free cash flow), cash position, return on assets or net assets, return on capital, return on icapital, return on invested

This firm aligns executives» and shareholders» interests by tying compensation to economic earnings and has increased its return on invested capital (ROIC) for five straight years.

However, CLX management has been more focused on returning excess capital to shareholders via dividends.

That said, we will continue to evaluate opportunities that maximize the risk adjusted returns on our capital for the benefit of our common shareholders.»

Peltz also proposed cutting other «excess» costs, adding debt, adopting a more shareholder - friendly policy for distributing cash from CyclicalCo / CashCo, prioritizing high returns on invested capital for initiatives at GrowthCo, and introducing more shareholder - friendly governance, including tighter alignment between executive compensation and returns to shareholders.

1,900 companies have spent money on buybacks and dividends since 2010, and the combined return of capital to shareholders for those companies equals 113 % of capital spending, according to Reuters.

Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited is a holding company whose corporate objective is to achieve a high rate of return on invested capital and build long term shareholder value.

They have their eye set on the long term which will allow them to continue to returning capital to shareholders.

«RESOLVED, that the shareholders hereby approve, on an advisory basis, High River's proposal that Apple commit to completing not less than $ 50 billion of share repurchases during Apple's fiscal year ending September 27, 2014 (and increase the amount authorized for share repurchases under its Capital Return Program accordingly).»

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.

They have a high return on capital, consistently good returns, and they're run by leaders who want to create long - term value for shareholders while also treating their stakeholders right.»

Investors must trust the agents of capital (i.e., executives) to focus on earning the highest return per dollar invested, and thereby growing shareholder value.

However, the resulting elevated capital level is expected to constrain our 2015 return on common shareholders» equity from continuing operations.

Instead of being a market timer, I'm a buy - and - sell investor, with a focus on valuing individual stocks.Find stocks that lie within your circle of competence, analyze them as to whether they meet your qualitative criteria (such as competitive advantage, strong balance sheet, high return on capital, shareholder - friendly management.

«We are focused on debt repayment and capital flexibility, investment in the long - term sustainability of our core iron - ore assets, creating low - cost future growth options and delivery of returns to our shareholders,» the company said in a statement.

Some of IAG's biggest shareholders have breathed sighs of relief following IAG's backdown and are calling on the company to return excess capital to investors.

If you have an ownership stake in a fantastic business with great returns on capital, a strong competitive position that makes it difficult to unseat in its given sector or industry, and a board of directors that is shareholder - friendly, it shouldn't cause you any particular distress to watch your holdings decline by 50 percent or more on paper.

Return of Capital On October 14, 2014, the company's Board of Directors authorized a cash dividend program under which it intends to pay a regular quarterly dividend, and declared a quarterly dividend of $ 0.25 per share payable on November 12, 2014 to shareholders of record as of October 28, 201On October 14, 2014, the company's Board of Directors authorized a cash dividend program under which it intends to pay a regular quarterly dividend, and declared a quarterly dividend of $ 0.25 per share payable on November 12, 2014 to shareholders of record as of October 28, 201on November 12, 2014 to shareholders of record as of October 28, 2014.

Smart regulators understand the need for shareholders (who front the capital to pay for this infrastructure) to earn a reasonable return on their investment.

So keep your ears open for commentary on iPhone sell - through during the company's earnings call — but also for shareholder - friendly changes to Apple's capital return program.

This agreement is an important part of positioning RiceBran Technologies to focus on creating shareholder value by pursuing long - term opportunities to expand our core ingredients business that will improve our margins and EBITDA and generate positive returns on capital.»

Reflecting a strong capacity for internal capital generation, the Group's Shareholders» Fund grew by 8 percent to N483.1 billion, whilst it delivered an annualized 18.2 % return on average equity (RoAE) and an Interim Dividend of N0.20 per Share.

«This investment provides Barnes & Noble with capital to grow its business on terms that are attractive for both parties and allows us to play a meaningful role in shaping their success to generate returns for our shareholders and theirs.»

Prem Watsa is the Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, a financial services holding company whose corporate objective is to achieve a high rate of return on invested capital and build long - term shareholder value, since 1985.

However, growth at low returns on capital can be destructive to shareholder value, because the capital could best be deployed elsewhere.

Hormel's corporate culture is all about long - term profit maximization, which has allowed it to generate strong, consistent, and growing margins and returns on shareholder capital over time.

On the surface that seems like a bit of a head scratcher but I still like their direction long term and of course agree with their efforts to return capital to their shareholders.

On the other hand, once companies have matured to the point where they don't need to spend all of the money they generate on growing the business, there are two main ways to return capital to shareholders — dividends or share buybackOn the other hand, once companies have matured to the point where they don't need to spend all of the money they generate on growing the business, there are two main ways to return capital to shareholders — dividends or share buybackon growing the business, there are two main ways to return capital to shareholders — dividends or share buybacks.

And since the board / management are the obvious problem / road - block here in terms of capital allocation, I do think the recent board changes actually offer asymmetric risk / reward — at worst, we end up with some new management / board members & just more of the same... but at best, we end up with a team who can actually deliver on acquisition (s) and / or a meaningful return of capital to shareholders (ideally, via a tender offer).

Beat Nasdaq — good arguments for both — so I think Zamano should do both: Return capital to shareholders & pursue attractive bolt - on acquisitions / diversification.

On July 13 Ambassador Group announced a plan to cease operations by year - end and liquidate the business, returning capital to shareholders.

However, based on feedback to date, there is a widespread & more urgent focus among shareholders on a return of capital — ideally, via my Share Buyback / Tender recommendation.

The aim of the investment management / research team is to invest in companies which on average have high return on capital invested, are not excessively leveraged, are run by competent and minority shareholder friendly managers and are available at reasonably attractive valuations.

Without the expense & regulation of a licence, EIIB will still have a London HQ & listing, it can focus solely on asset management (a name change would help), and it will not be constrained in returning capital to shareholders.

The rns on 01/12 caught my eye too «The Board is actively considering all options to grow and retain shareholder value including a potential return of capital should the Board deem it the most appropriate course of action in the coming months.»

In fact, the return of capital via a tender offer should also provide further reassurance: Shareholders could be unfairly penalised if they accepted a tender offer based on incomplete info, and / or an NAV per share that did not represent market values for all assets (& liabilities)-- potentially exposing the board / company to legal action.

All these look good for Kingspan, so if they utilised their «surplus» cash on an acquisition (for example), I see no risk / impairment to the business (& no impact on their usual working capital cycle)-- and obviously the return for shareholders should be far superior to an effective zero rate on idle cash!

Finally you should discount all Zamano's intangibles to 0 and give up any hope of extracting any cash from them before they return capital to shareholders — goodwill makes up the majority of their intangibles which can not be sold on and internally generated development costs, which arguably have no place on the balance sheet, will also find no willing buyer as they are specific to Zamano and can not be easily transferred.

Presuming that, management should now place an increasing emphasis on capital allocation: i) Surplus cash continues to build (the company has minimal debt), and ii) unless we see a dramatic turn - around, the stagnant revenue & collapsing margins of the Electronic division (Grosvenor Technology) are worth more sold off, with the proceeds returned to shareholders (or reinvested in Asset Protection).

Outerwall has historically produced high returns on capital, and it's a business that doesn't need much tangible capital to produce huge amounts of cash flow (an attractive business), but it has been run similar to companies that get purchased by private equity firms — leverage up the balance sheet, issue a dividend (or buyout some shareholders), thus keeping very little equity «at risk».

A strategy focusing on lower cost projects, stricter capital discipline and increased distribution to shareholders may boost group returns and lower risk.

«Given the amount of money you're spending on high - cost, high carbon projects... given your demand restraints due to carbon asset risks, we think a more prudent use of capital is to return more money to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks.»

Instead of spending capital on growth, cash flow from existing operations can be returned to shareholders in the form of share buybacks and increased dividends.

This, combined with our focus on working capital management and the cash generative nature of our business, means we have the potential to generate meaningful shareholder returns as our business grows.