Your heart rate elevates and you're
operating on such an emotional level that you can not apply logic to the situation.
(8) alcohol fuels can only play a major role in securing the energy independence of the United States if a substantial portion of vehicles in the United States are capable of
operating on such fuels;
No other manager in the world would be able to
operate on such a budget and still deliver Champions League qualification and progression, and his youth development is unrivalled.
Most
operate on such a low budget that any lost libel case will sink them.
The injectable medication cures or reduces the size of malignant skin tumors and can prevent scaring from surgery in areas difficult to
operate on such -LSB-...]
And he swore to himself that he would try to do as much as possible to not have to
operate on such young children for such a heavy duty procedure.
However, Amazon's Kindle Unlimited, Netflix, and a whole bunch of other companies successfully
operate on such a model.
«The biggest reason is that retailers often have low wage workers, high turnover and don't offer comprehensive benefits to all employees because
they operate on such low margins.
The rather snooty implication, of course, was that the upcoming Wii U — which is basically a souped - up Wii whose controller has a screen in it —
operates on such a high conceptual plane that Nintendo could not possibly convey its essence in a mere hour - plus.
Museums like Towner
operate on such limited funding.
Richard Serra's sculptures
operate on such a scale they question the idea of what constitutes the medium
We must be thankful that aeronautical and other engineers don't
operate on such a paradigm!
If this company
operates on such a shoestring that it can not cover 9 days worth of submissions, it is not a company worth doing business with.
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.
Currently licensed to
operate in New York, Oscar promises greater transparency
on costs as well as techy perks,
such as unlimited access to telemedicine.
It was a brash move for an exploration and production firm to tack
on a high - end jewel retail arm, but it made perfect sense to the pragmatic Gannicott, who liked the efficiencies of
operating in what he described then as «the two bookends of the diamond pipeline: mining and retail,» and who also saw the brand's prestige as having great potential in
such emerging luxury markets as China.
Yet
on such insignificant tonnages turns the global alumina price and with it the
operating margin for a significant part of the Western world's smelter system.
How you refer to these car - serving conveniences depends
on which keeper of Canadian national identity you trust more: the Canadian Oxford Dictionary says the correct spelling is «drive - through»; Tim Hortons — which
operates such windows at 2,604 locations across Canada — insists the proper usage is «drive - thru.»
Owning two active mines so close to each other has created some tidy efficiencies for Dominion, including better return
on the not - insubstantial infrastructure and logistics costs of
operating in
such a remote region.
Bullying and humiliating your employees are two extreme examples of how the intimidator can
operate, but intimidation can also work
on a smaller scale,
such as threatening to fire your employees over trivial mistakes or aggressively reminding employees of your elevated status.
Franchises have a number of controls to ensure uniformity,
such as restrictions
on goods and services you sell, suppliers, how you
operate (hours, employee uniforms, signs, bookkeeping and accounting procedures), sales area (limited to a specific territory) and rights to termination and resale, and renewal.
The industry has got used to existing
on lean inventories, some refineries holding less than one week's
operating stock, and ignored the increasing complexity of alumina trading between big entities
such as Rusal.
On a national scale, leaders
such as Sheryl Sandberg, chief
operating officer of Facebook, and California Senator Kamala Harris are trying to address the issue of gender inequality, including efforts to close the pay gap.
Though Windows 8's Metro - based design will be found
on desktops, laptops and tablets, it requires a singular clarity of vision to create a great
operating system suited to
such different devices.
While FundersClub may
operate a platform for companies to seek investment, they only select a single - digit (1 to 2 percent) of startups to appear
on the platform, with top venture capital firms
such as Sequoia and Andreessen Horowitz already investing nearly $ 1 billion in companies that they've funded.
Backed by organizations
such as Winrock International, a global nonprofit focused
on economic opportunities for the disadvantaged, the Northwest Arkansas Entrepreneurship Alliance runs The Iceberg co-working facility in downtown Fayetteville and Gravity Ventures, an angel investment fund
operating in Arkansas and Indiana.
The company
operates on a «freemium» business model, meaning the service is free of charge, but users must pay a subscription if they want premium services
such as expanded audio - upload storage and analytics.
Other restaurant trusts,
such as A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund, earn money
on royalties paid by franchisees, whereas Priszm pays royalties to Yum and shoulders
operating costs.
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 person
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 person
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 person
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.
Technologies from Westport Innovations Inc. allow engines to
operate on clean - burning fuels
such as compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), hydrogen and biofuels
such as landfill gas.
Generally, 1,500 employees is the cut - off point for SBA consideration, but even establishments that have between 500 and 1,500 employees may not qualify as small businesses; in
such instances the SBA bases its determination
on a size standard for the specific industry in which the business under consideration
operates.
Unlike 24 - hour cities,
such as New York, they are able to
operate on these extended hours without significantly running up the cost of living and doing business.
That's according to Knowingly CEO Byron Reese, whose new tool, Correctica, recently found scads of errors even
on reputable websites
operated by big guns
such as the Mayo Clinic, Harvard, and The New York Times.
On a personal return, you can deduct up to 30 % to 50 % of your adjusted gross income, with the amount depending upon the charity's IRS category.Organizations
such as churches, schools and private -
operating foundations fall into the 50 % category; veterans» and fraternal societies are in the 30 % category.
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.
The system will allow companies and government agencies to manage and secure not just BlackBerry devices
on their internal networks, but devices that run
on rival
operating systems
such as Android, Windows and Apple's iOS.
As
such, Peers launched Homesharing Liability Insurance, a personal liability insurance that covers a host
on any accommodations hosting service he or she might
operate through.
The most expensive projects,
on an
operating - cost basis, are the integrated mining operations (a few bottom - tier thermal sites may be higher, but
on average the mining sites have the highest costs)
such as Suncor, Syncrude, Shell and CNRL.
In his post
on OnePlus» forum, cofounder Carl Pei said that the information was used to do things
such as optimise the custom Oxygen OS
operating system and offer better after - sale support, and noted that nothing was shared outside the firm.
They «
operate on a scale and at a level of sophistication and complexity that would have been unimaginable a decade ago,» write Tom Ewing and Robin Feldman, two American academics, in a recent paper analyzing
such entities.
Upstart Japanese luxury brands (
such as Lexus and Infiniti) were making inroads into the European marketplace, causing headaches for stodgy U.S. - based giants
operating on the continent.
Some VC firms have explicit social missions, and many individual investors are consulting portals
such as Social Investment Forum and Green VC for advice
on how to identify companies that
operate responsibly.
He added that other employment law changes,
such as part - time pay equity in Ontario will put additional pressure
on operating costs.
The new platform, the BlackBerry Enterprise Service, or BES 12, will allow corporations and government agencies to manage and make secure not only BlackBerry's mobile devices, but also those running
on rival
operating systems
such as Google Inc's Android, Apple's iOS and Microsoft's Windows platform.
The company
operates on a subscription model, charging clients
such as Audi, Honda, and Lexus a monthly fee to access its technology platform.
Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and
operating effectiveness of internal control based
on the assessed risk, and performing
such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances.
For example, we can sell excess energy to the grid as well as implement premium services,
such as premium advertising,» Bibop Gresta, HTT chairman and chief
operating officer, told CNBC Asia
on Friday.
Local rules
on where cannabis businesses can
operate, combined with restrictions that prevent them from using bank financing, have limited the property available to entrepreneurs
such as Abbott.
When Beijing wants to increase investments in strategically important nations,
such as Thailand or South Africa, it can put pressure
on China's major banks, all of which are linked to the state, to boost lending to Chinese companies
operating in those nations.
Under the Bonus Plan, our compensation committee, in its sole discretion, determines the performance goals applicable to awards, which goals may include, without limitation: attainment of research and development milestones, sales bookings, business divestitures and acquisitions, cash flow, cash position, earnings (which may include any calculation of earnings, including but not limited to earnings before interest and taxes, earnings before taxes, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization and net earnings), earnings per share, net income, net profit, net sales,
operating cash flow,
operating expenses,
operating income,
operating margin, overhead or other expense reduction, product defect measures, product release timelines, productivity, profit, return
on assets, return
on capital, return
on equity, return
on investment, return
on sales, revenue, revenue growth, sales results, sales growth, stock price, time to market, total stockholder return, working capital, and individual objectives
such as MBOs, peer reviews, or other subjective or objective criteria.