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.
If it's
cost effective, it's hard
to imagine companies passing up the opportunity
to take advantage of A.I.. That's especially true for positions like
customer service reps, which require problem solving and a strong knowledge of the company's
operating standards.
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.
«For every dollar we spend on the banana car, we probably get $ 10
to $ 20 in return,» he says, citing a survey of new
customers who signed up as a direct result of seeing the vehicle, which runs about $ 600 per month in
operating costs.
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.
Other real obstacles faced by the more globally oriented firms included the
cost of
operating internationally, local competition, staffing, local politics and market conditions, and marketing
to unfamiliar
customers.
Fortunately, two factors make it easy for small businesses
to serve specialty markets with less risk: minimal startup /
operating costs and quick access
to a huge market of hungry
customers via the internet.
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.
For example, the expected timing and likelihood of completion of the proposed merger, including the timing, receipt and terms and conditions of any required governmental and regulatory approvals of the proposed merger that could reduce anticipated benefits or cause the parties
to abandon the transaction, the ability
to successfully integrate the businesses, the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise
to the termination of the merger agreement, the possibility that Kraft shareholders may not approve the merger agreement, the risk that the parties may not be able
to satisfy the conditions
to the proposed transaction in a timely manner or at all, risks related
to disruption of management time from ongoing business operations due
to the proposed transaction, the risk that any announcements relating
to the proposed transaction could have adverse effects on the market price of Kraft's common stock, and the risk that the proposed transaction and its announcement could have an adverse effect on the ability of Kraft and Heinz
to retain
customers and retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with their suppliers and
customers and on their
operating results and businesses generally, problems may arise in successfully integrating the businesses of the companies, which may result in the combined company not
operating as effectively and efficiently as expected, the combined company may be unable
to achieve
cost - cutting synergies or it may take longer than expected
to achieve those synergies, and other factors.
And while GWNFA has complained that head office is not allowing franchisees
to raise their price points in response
to the minimum wage increase in Ontario, their biggest
operating region, head office might fear that «if
customer counts are down and franchisees raise their prices
to cover the labour
cost increase, that will drive more
customers away,» Fisher said.
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.
Using a proprietary algorithm
to calculate shipment arrival times, FourKites enables
customers to lower
operating costs, improve on - time performance, and strengthen end -
customer relationships.
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.
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,
operating in a highly competitive industry; changes in the retail landscape or the loss of key retail
customers; the Company's ability
to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the impacts of the Company's international operations; the Company's ability
to leverage its brand value; 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 ability
to realize the anticipated benefits from its
cost savings initiatives; changes in relationships with significant
customers and suppliers; the execution of the Company's international expansion strategy; tax law changes or interpretations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated business disruptions; 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 United States and in various other nations in which we
operate; 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 we use; exchange rate fluctuations; risks associated with information technology and systems, including service interruptions, misappropriation of data or breaches of security; the Company's ability
to protect intellectual property rights; impacts of natural events in the locations in which we or the Company's
customers, suppliers or regulators
operate; the Company's indebtedness and ability
to pay such indebtedness; the Company's ownership structure; the impact of future sales of its common stock in the public markets; the Company's ability
to continue
to pay a regular dividend; changes in laws and regulations; restatements of the Company's consolidated financial statements; and other factors.
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 business and operations of the Company in the expected time frame; 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; risks associated with information technology and systems, including service interruptions, misappropriation of data or breaches of security; 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; tax law changes or interpretations; and other factors.
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.
Increasing its retail footprint can help; while the store - in - store boutique minimizes
costs less than owning or
operating the retail locations itself, the risk
to Sprint in the RadioShack deal is whether that nameplate remaining on the building will draw in
customers.
To ensure we are taking care of our customers» best interests and delivering on our promise of saving customers money, we constantly work to reduce our operating costs, including credit card fee
To ensure we are taking care of our
customers» best interests and delivering on our promise of saving
customers money, we constantly work
to reduce our operating costs, including credit card fee
to reduce our
operating costs, including credit card fees.
The launch of mobile money payment interoperability system is expected
to largely eliminate the difficulties associated with traditional banking services, such as the difficulty in opening bank accounts, the high
costs associated with maintaining a bank account relative
to customers» income levels, the need
to have basic literacy, administration and record keeping abilities and English - language capacity
to operate a bank account, and the sheer intimidating nature of banking halls.
Rob Chester, Head of Risk & Trading Law, ASDA, said: «We're serious about providing a safe environment for our
customers and colleagues - but as a retailer with one of the lowest
costs to operate in the industry we also need
to keep an eye our business
costs.
Personals
Operating Income Before Amortization declined by 14 %
to $ 5.4 million, resulting mainly from higher
customer acquisition
costs relating
to the company's new marketing campaign.
With 755 horsepower the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette zr1 is the most powerful Corvette ever it's also the most technologically advanced behind me are the rolling s's at Road Atlanta and we're here
to see if we can reach
to the supercar levels of performance afforded by this thing's massive power big tires and the tall wing on the back after that we'll take
to the streets
to see if a car this powerful can behave itself in public this is a monster of a car I've had some brief track opportunities moving this morning
to get used
to the pace of this machine which is phenomenal we're gonna warm up as we get out
to the road Atlanta and sort of build up
to the pace that this car can
operate at now initially when you hop in this car you have this shrine
to the engine right above you you see the line of the hood it kind of dominates the center of the view you can see over it it doesn't affect visibility but it's immediately obvious and that kind of speaks
to what makes this car special it's a monster of an engine listen
to that [Music] that is tremendous tremendous acceleration and incredible power but what I finding so far my brief time here at the Atlanta is that everything else in the car is rut has risen
to match hurt me while I lay into it on the back straight look you know 150 mile - an - hour indicated we're going
to ease up a little bit on it because I need
to focus on talking rather than driving but like I was saying the attributes of the rest of the car the steering the braking capability the grip every system of this car is riding
to the same level of the power and I think that's what makes it really impressive initially this is undoubtedly a mega mega fast car but it's one that doesn't terrify you with its performance potential there's a level of electronic sophistication that is unparalleled at this price point but it's hard not
to get you know totally slipped away by the power of this engine so that's why I keep coming back
to it this car has an electronically controlled limited slip differential it has shocks filled with magnetically responsive fluid that can react faster
to inputs and everything this car has a super sophisticated stability control system that teaches you how
to drive it quick but also makes you go faster we haven't even gotten into exploring it yet because the limits of this car are so high that frankly it takes a while
to grow into it but [Music] I think what's impressive about this car is despite how fast it is it is approachable you can buy this car
to track dates with it and grow with it as a driver and as an owner I think that's a really special [Music] because you will never be more talented than this car is fast ever unless you are a racing driver casually grazing under 50 miles an hour on this straight okay I'm just going
to enjoy driving this now [Music][Applause][Music] this particular Corvette zr1 comes with the cars track performance package a lot of those changes happen underneath the sheet metal but one of the big differences that is immediately obvious is this giant carbon fiber wing now the way this thing is mounted is actually into the structure of the vehicle and it makes you know loading the rear hatch a bit more difficult but we're assuming that's okay if you're looking for the track performance this thing delivers also giving you that performance are these Michelin Pilot Sport cup tires which are basically track oriented tires that you can drive on the street but as we wake our way
to the front of the thing what really matters is what's under the hood that's right there's actually a hole in the hood of this thing and that's because this engine is so tall it's tall because it has a larger supercharger and a bunch of added cooling on it
to help it you know keep at the right temperature the supercharger is way larger than the one on the zo six and it has a more cooling capacity and the downside is it's taller so it pops literally through the hood the cool thing is from the top you can actually see this shake when you're looking at it from you know a camera from the top of the vehicle this all makes for 755 horsepower making this the most powerful Corvette ever now what's important about that is this not just the power but likewise everything in the car has
to be built
to accommodate and be able
to drive
to the level of speed this thing can develop that's why you had the massive cooling so I had the aerodynamics and that's why I had the electronic sophistication inside [Applause] we had a lot of time
to take this car on the track yesterday and I've had the night
to think about things Matt today two crews on the road and see how this extreme performance machine deals with the sort of more civil minded stuff of street driving the track impressions remain this thing is unquestionably one of the most capable cars you can get from a dealer these days a lot of that's besides the point now because we're on the street we have speed limits they have the ever - present threat of law enforcement around every corner so the question is what does this car feel like in public when you slow this car down it feels like a more powerful Corvette you don't get much tram lining from these big wheels though we as the front end doesn't want
to follow grooves in the pavement it is louder it is a little firmer but it's certainly livable on a day
to day basis that's surprising for a vehicle of this capability normally these track oriented cars are so hardcore that you wouldn't want
to drive them
to the racetrack but let's face it you spend more time driving
to the track than you do on the track and the fact that this thing works well in both disciplines is really impressive I can also dial everything back and cruise and not feel like I'm getting punished for driving a hardcore track machine that's a that's a really nice accomplishment that's something that you won't find in cars that are this fast and
costs maybe double this much the engine in this car dominates the entire experience you can't miss the engine and the whole friend this car is sort of a shrine
to it the way it pops out of the hood the way it's covered with coolers around the sides it is the experience of this car and that does make driving this thing special and also the fact that it doesn't look half bad either in fact I think it has some of the coolest looking wheels currently available on a new car this car as we mentioned this car has the track package the track package on this car gives you what they call competition bucket seats which are a little wide for my tastes but I'm you know not the widest person in the world this automatic transmission works well I mean there's so much torque again out of this engine that it can be very smooth and almost imperceptible its clunky on occasion I think I'd might opt for the manual although Chevy tells me about 80 % of its
customers will go for the automatic I don't think they're gonna be disappointed and that's gonna be the faster transmission drag strip on the street - and on the racetrack man it was a little bit more satisfying
to my taste though we've talked about the exhaust I have it set in the track setting let's quiet it down a little bit so you can hear the difference now I've set that separately from everything else so let's put it stealth what happened
to the engine sound that's pretty that's pretty amazing man stealth is really stealth and then go back
to track Wow actually a really big difference that's that's pretty great the Corvette has always been a strong value proposition and nowhere is that more evident than this zr1 giving you a nearly unbeatable track performance per dollar now the nice thing is on the road this doesn't feel like a ragged edge track machine either you could genuinely drive it every day the compromises are few and that's what makes this car so special if you like what you see keep it tuned right here and be sure
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Risks and uncertainties include without limitation the effect of competitive and economic factors, and the Company's reaction
to those factors, on consumer and business buying decisions with respect
to the Company's products; continued competitive pressures in the marketplace; the ability of the Company
to deliver
to the marketplace and stimulate
customer demand for new programs, products, and technological innovations on a timely basis; the effect that product introductions and transitions, changes in product pricing or mix, and / or increases in component
costs could have on the Company's gross margin; the inventory risk associated with the Company's need
to order or commit
to order product components in advance of
customer orders; the continued availability on acceptable terms, or at all, of certain components and services essential
to the Company's business currently obtained by the Company from sole or limited sources; the effect that the Company's dependency on manufacturing and logistics services provided by third parties may have on the quality, quantity or
cost of products manufactured or services rendered; risks associated with the Company's international operations; the Company's reliance on third - party intellectual property and digital content; the potential impact of a finding that the Company has infringed on the intellectual property rights of others; the Company's dependency on the performance of distributors, carriers and other resellers of the Company's products; the effect that product and service quality problems could have on the Company's sales and
operating profits; the continued service and availability of key executives and employees; war, terrorism, public health issues, natural disasters, and other circumstances that could disrupt supply, delivery, or demand of products; and unfavorable results of other legal proceedings.
Because of the logistical challenges of getting shipments
to a
customer in 48 hours, Prime orders often have
to be split up and sent from more than one location — a big
cost for a retailer
operating at a thin profit margin
to start with.»
In a day and age when reducing total
cost of ownership (TCO) and
operating overhead required
to support enterprise messaging solutions are a top priority for organizations, it seems that fewer and fewer solutions providers are actually offering a means
to their
customers to aide in addressing these issues head - on, much less free of charge.
They're probably not as talented as the big banks at investing, but they
cost less
to operate so the
customer still comes out ahead in the end.
Headquartered in San Francisco, we
operate fully online without any branch locations, which allows us
to keep
operating costs low and focus more resources on our
customers.
Because online banks don't have
to pay
costs associated with
operating branches, those savings are transferred
to customers in the form of low fees and great perks.
Because we do not incur the significantly higher fixed
operating costs inherent in a branch - based distribution system, we are able
to provide better value
to our
customers through low fees and low interest rates on our digital mortgages.
This means we do our very best
to make sure our products are honestly advertised and that
customers are clear about how we
operate and how much it
costs to borrow money from us.
Commercial bank
customers are focused on controlling
operating costs in an effort
to stay competitive.
Without a costly branch network
to support, we have lower
operating costs than traditional banks — and we pass those savings on
to our
customers!
Each veterinary practice under the MAVANA banner
operates independently and benefits from a corporate structure
to deliver
cost efficiencies, leverage economics of scale for improved purchasing power, offer more options for liquidity, and increase relevancy in the rapidly consolidating animal health industry while continuing
to deliver the highest quality of medicine and
customer service.
At Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), our mission is «
to provide the Atlanta region a safe, secure and
cost - competitive gateway
to the world that drives economic development,
operates with the highest level of
customer service and efficiency, and exercises fiscal and environmental responsibility.»
For Aeroplan
customers, have the advantage of being able
to transfer Starpoints
to Aeroplan on a 1:1 ratio, makes
operating between the two reward programs convenient and
cost effective.
Vietjet is the first airline in Vietnam
to operate as a new - age airline with low -
cost and diversified services
to meet
customers» needs.
JT Foo, Vice President Sales AWAS AsiaPac commented, «ThaiSmile is a rapidly growing regional carrier that
operates a lower
cost model with the benefits of superior service and dedication
to customer comfort that has been long - associated with Thai Airways.
«We are pleased that our regulatory, transmission and fuel professionals do an exceptional job managing our
costs as well as the timing and filing of these cases so that Virginia
customers can continue
to have rate stability for a longer period,» said Charles Patton, Appalachian president and chief
operating officer.
These new stores enjoy lower
operating costs, and
customers appreciate the company's dedication
to sustainable building.
We have two divisions, HomeTurf and HomeSolar, that specifically focus on providing the best energy savings products that reduce our
customers monthly
operating cost to maintain their property.
It creates
customer confusion, undermines the ability of renewable energy developers
to operate across utility service territories or state lines and increases
costs to all program participants — utilities, potential
customer - generators, renewable energy developers and public utility commission staff.
Formed in 2004, Heritage has worked closely with landowners, local communities, local government, contractors and utility companies
to build,
operate and maintain wind farms that achieve the most
cost - effective, renewable energy generation for our
customers.
«The
cost to operate it and declining prices for power mean it's simply no longer good value for our electric
customers.»
Further, as utilities continue
to explore approaches
to cover their
operating costs and the
costs of maintaining the electric grid, additional new rate structures for solar
customers may emerge.
«One of the core advantages of our Luz Power Tower technology is that it uses a conventional Rankine cycle
to create the world's highest temperature and highest capacity solar powered steam,» said Israel Kroizer, Chief
Operating Officer, BrightSource Energy, and President of BrightSource Industries (Israel) Ltd. «By setting the bar for solar steam quality, we're able
to produce reliable and low -
cost power that meets our
customers» needs.»
Identifying
cost savings, such as our paperless initiative which will save up
to # 350k per year, improving
customer service, greater automation, and reducing or limiting administration or other
operating expenses will all assist profitability.
Our technology and
operating model helps us
to manage information and data, and provide business insight
to our
customers that pre-empt risks, improves legal support and reduce
costs.
«What we're trying
to do is
operate a lightweight,
customer / client - focused law firm which uses technology
to allow us
to deliver
cost - effective, unbundled services and, in doing so, actually increase the amount of direct contact we have with clients, and so clients are experiencing this approach,» Mangan says.
That structure is no longer sustainable because: (1) much of the «leveraged» work is now performed outside law firms (disaggregated); (2) at the lower rungs, machines, paraprofessionals, and / or lawyers
operating in lower -
cost structures and / or markets are now performing the work; (3) many «legal» tasks have been transformed from «services»
to «products»; (4) law companies that are well - capitalized, tech and process savvy, and with
customer - centric models aligning provider
to consumer economically and culturally have migrated up the complexity chain.
These factors include supplier's performance over the current contract term, the strength of the relationship with the supplier, the alignment of the current outsourcing model with
customer's strategies and objectives, any change in
customer's
operating model, strategy or requirement since the initial contract was executed, whether the
customer expects that its
operating model, strategy or requirement may change during the renewal term, the capability of supplier
to support
customer future growth, supplier's innovation and flexibility, the
cost of transition, the ability of
customer to manage the transition, the level of risk during transition given other initiatives, the availability of other service providers, changes in appetite for risk, changes in the outsourcing industry, changes in the legal and regulatory environment.