However, the shareholder proposal fails to address some of the more problematic provisions in Noble's proxy access bylaw, including a prohibition
on the ability for shareholders to form compensation agreements with their nominees and a requirement that nominating shareholders provide a representation as to whether they intend to hold Noble's shares for one year following the meeting.
It's not a severe disability like Downs syndrome, but it can create just as much havoc
on the ability for a baby to nurse.
When legislation was considered in 2016, the conversation centered
on the ability for ride - hailing companies to obtain group insurance policies for drivers.
Christopher: What are your thoughts
on the ability for you to make a difference after you become pregnant versus your nutrient status leading up to pregnancy?
I believe that the next wave of online personal services will be less dependent of gee - whiz technology but
on the ability for people (mostly women) to select, filter, and challenge their suitors.
However, what effect does reducing class size have
on the ability for teachers to develop deeper relationships with their students?
Last year, Quitman's third through fifth grades piloted the initiative in reading and math, dividing a class into three groups based
on ability for a particular skill.
Instead of a variety conversations currently occurring in siloes, the Trailblazer Coalition believes all stakeholders must convene to focus
on our ability for collective impact.
Panelist Tarah Theoret of NetGalley spoke
on the ability for self - published authors to generate advanced reader copies and galleys of their books through CreateSpace by simply building a copyedited version of the book and ordering a set number of proofs.
Warren focus
on the ability for a business to continuously and with sustainability grow its income and earnings.
The rest of the process varies depending
on the ability for us to complete a home - visit, any special needs or requirements of the adoptable dog, completing necessary reference checks etc..
What doesn't look useless is the tank, but I'm glad to see that they're not just focusing on the power of a tank but also
on the ability for opponents to take out said tank.
«The future of gaming hinges
on the ability for developers to constantly innovate and entertain players of all types,» said Direct2Drive digital content VP Sutton Trout in a statement.
In my opinion, the future of the Virginia solar market depends
on the ability for non-utility-owned solar to set a market price for utility - owned solar.
Restrictions
on the ability for citizens to secure advice and enforcement of them was highlighted, at least anecdotally, by the awful events at Grenfell Tower both before and after the tragedy.
But when it comes down to the day - to - day use and success of a system it hinges
on the ability for the court staff to...
However, this legislation also impacts
on the ability for those Aboriginal people affected to leverage economic, social and cultural development through the future acts regime.
Not exact matches
«One never holds people necessarily responsible
for their government, but one does have the
ability to be very careful in what one does with the government itself,» said Smith, who became Microsoft's president in 2015, taking
on a title that had not existed at the company since 2002, when Richard Belluzzo left.
«We're a bit hesitant
on the
ability of [President - elect Donald] Trump to, one, get legislation passed in the time frame that the market is expecting and, two, the impact of that legislation if and when it is passed,» says the global macro strategist
for Pavilion Global Markets in Montreal.
There's no doubt that the
ability to earn supplemental cash is a dominant motivation
for on - demand workers, but what's often overlooked is the very prevalent entrepreneurial spirit taking shape in the
on - demand economy.
The basic plans provide a level of functionality similar to those found
on other social media management platforms, while the more advanced plans give you additional functionality
for doing tricksy things like the
ability to queue items to recycle them and to email your updates instead of having to open your social media software.
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.
The best way to fund your business will depend
on your need to access funds quickly, your business»
ability to make repayments or your need
for low cost funding.
Steven Cook, senior fellow
for Middle East and Africa Studies at the Council
on Foreign Relations, said higher oil prices lessen all the worries from 2015 and 2016 about the Saudi government's
ability to maintain its commitments, but the consolidation of power in the hands of the Crown Prince also is significant
for the market and investors as his reform program is widely regarded as critical
for Saudi Arabia's future prosperity.
One reviewer
on Influenster gave major snaps
for CeraVe's
ability to dry down almost immediately.
One of the reasons why 2018 should be a big one
for the advancement of company communications is that Chief Communications Officers roles are not only getting greenlit, they're getting funded, and have the
ability to weigh in
on what a company's core objectives ought to be.
One research project,
for example, focuses
on using robots to recognize the facial reactions of Parkinson's Disease patients who have lost the
ability to convey emotion to others because of reduced muscle activity.
Steve Jobs was famous (or infamous, depending
on your point of view)
for his «reality distortion field,» his
ability to make other people believe the seemingly impossible was actually possible.
When little Tommy has the
ability to pop in contact lenses to play in a virtual world and doesn't come out of his room
for a month, that generation of parents will express the same type of concern their parents did about spending time
on Snapchat.
President Donald Trump campaigned
on a promise to create more jobs
for American workers, and since his election, he has regularly touted his
ability to negotiate deals that bring jobs to the U.S.
Chatter offers features like threaded conversations, the
ability to attach files, and use Twitter handles and hashtags, but it is housed within the CRM, keeping all the conversation
on the record
for future reference.
The company's Pratt & Whitney unit halted deliveries of its Geared Turbofan engine
for the Airbus A320neo
for almost a month this year, but the issues are coming under control and «we feel very good about the supply chain and our
ability to support Airbus requirements,» CFO Akhil Johri said in an interview
on Tuesday.
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.
It is the
ability to focus intensely
on something
for hours or days at a time.
Because of its
ability to do actual maintenance
on your skin instead of just covering up a problem, this cream is also fantastic
for those who suffer from eczema.
For several hours each day, unbeknownst to those employees, the researchers raised and lowered the amount of carbon dioxide in the air, and then tested everyone
on nine different kinds of cognitive
ability, like responding to a crisis, strategic thinking and applying their knowledge to a practical task.
Granting credit approval depends
on the willingness of the creditor to lend money in the current economy and that same lender's assessment of the
ability and willingness of the borrower to return the money or pay
for the goods obtained — plus interest — in a timely fashion.
The order «hinders the
ability of American companies to attract talented employees, increases costs imposed
on business, makes it more difficult
for American firms to compete in the international marketplace, and gives global enterprises a new, significant incentive to build operations — and hire new employees — outside the United States,» according to the brief.
«It made sense
for us to start
on the mobile integration and provide customers with that
ability to completely cut the cord, because that's where it's all going.»
This could leave your business wide open to issues such as a negative impact
on your personal credit report, ultimately hurting your
ability to borrow money
for yourself.
Whether bugs become the next toro — tuna prized
for its rich, fatty taste and abundance of omega - 3s — or suffer the fate of once - faddish, now largely forgotten menu items like escargots and frog legs depends
on producers»
ability to push insects past the novelty - food barrier.
The points system sees would - be immigrants graded
on a scale of 100, with points awarded
for language
ability, age, education, work experience and adaptability to Canada.
Along with negotiation skills, we'll take a look at some other
abilities that are worth focusing
on if you're looking to improve your internet marketing skills — whether it's
for your own business, or to make yourself more employable.
The
ability for advertisers to get placement next to or in front of popular content
on Facebook is limited.
Payne says he's seen a definite increase in demand
for Japanese products recently, due in large part to the
ability for fans to access Japanese media, trends and culture
on the internet.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has been vocal about bitcoin's
ability to aid criminals, telling CNBC in Davos in January his main focus
on cryptocurrencies is «to make sure that they're not used
for illicit activities.»
On Wednesday, Fidelity Investments, the asset manager, added the ability for customers to view the cryptocurrency holdings in their Coinbase accounts on its own websit
On Wednesday, Fidelity Investments, the asset manager, added the
ability for customers to view the cryptocurrency holdings in their Coinbase accounts
on its own websit
on its own website.
With the rules
for property valuation in flux, Real Matters has cashed in
on the
ability to turn
on a dime.
The modern knowledge economy depends
on the fast flow of talented people and open competition, but more and more employees are being asked to sign non-compete agreements that can later hinder their
ability to work
for a competitor or start their own business.
To put those scores in perspective, a student with baseline financial literacy skills — including the
ability to apply the concept of value
for money and identify relevant financial information
on items such as invoices — would score somewhere in the range of 400 to 475.