Managed entire
operation of business including delegating responsibilities such as inventory, shipping / receiving and payment of bills, book keeping and accounting.
I am responsible for the daily
operation of the business including managing all accounts, purchasing and organizing team activities.
Herrman Lumber Company, Parsons • KS, Joplin • MO 2006 — 2008 Manager & Inside Sale Accountable for all aspects of running
the operations of the business including, but not limited to sales performance, sales growth, P&L performance, hiring and training of personnel, DOT compliance, inventory levels, accounts receivable and accounts payable.
Not exact matches
Such statements
include those regarding our expectations as to future: financial position, liquidity, cash flows and results
of operations;
business prospects; transactions and projects; operating costs;
operations and operational results
including capital investment and expected VCI; and budgets.
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 company prints about a million
business cards a day.It is a similar story throughout the broad range
of others products,
including brochures, catalogues and corporate reports.Such growth has not been without its problems.Expansion has meant six complete moves in 10 years and after being at Balcatta just a year, there is a need to move again — to more than double the size
of just the print
operations to more than 2,000 square metres.
Your
business plan should
include a mission statement, a company summary, an executive summary, a service or product offerings, a description
of a target market, financial projections and the cost
of the
operation.
Potential risks and uncertainties
include, among others, the possibility that the anticipated synergies
of the combined companies may not be achieved after closing, the combined
operations may not be successfully integrated in a timely manner, if at all, general economic conditions in regions in which either company does
business may deteriorate and / or Oracle or Vocado may be adversely affected by other economic,
business, and / or competitive factors.
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.
This press release
includes certain forward - looking statements concerning the departure and appointment
of an officer, the future performance
of our
business, its
operations and its financial performance and condition, as well as management's objectives, strategies, beliefs and intentions.
Finally, the SBA notes that loans that they guarantee are only to be used for specific
business purposes,
including «the purchase
of real estate to house the
business operations; construction, renovation, or leasehold improvements; acquisition
of furniture, fixtures, machinery, and equipment; purchase
of inventory; and working capital.»
Rios has held a variety
of leadership posts in
operations and engineering,
including vice president
of operations for BP's North American onshore
business.
Hudson oversees all aspects
of CNN's Spanish - language media
businesses,
including newsgathering, editorial content, programming, production,
operations, and personnel
of the CNN en Español 24/7 television news network, CNN en Español Radio, and CNNEspañol.com.
Forward - looking statements contained in this press release
include the intent, belief, or expectations
of the Company and members
of its management team with respect to the Company's future
business operations and the assumptions upon which such statements are based.
«If you're entrusting critical
business operations and sensitive data to these companies, it's important to
include security in the evaluation process and fully understand what sort
of recourse is available should the service fail.»
I quickly learned that Turkey is the envy
of many with several programs to help new
businesses including tax credits to angel investors and grants to technology - based entrepreneurs to support their first year
of operation.
Imperial says its upstream
business, which
includes its oilsands
operations, lost $ 44 million compared with a loss
of $ 86 million a year ago.
Meanwhile, its downstream
operations, which
includes its refining
business, earned $ 521 million, up from $ 380 million in the first quarter
of 2017.
Certain risk factors that may affect our
business operations, financial condition and results
of operations are
included in our filings with the SEC,
including our annual reports on Form 10 - K, quarterly reports on Form 10 - Q and current reports on Form 8 - K.
The SEAL Teams Don't Accept These 10 Phrases, and Neither Should You Many phrases that are unacceptable in the world
of special
operations —
including «I can't do that,» «sorry I'm late,» and «hold my calls» — are commonplace in the world
of business.
Orr's father had a number
of business interests,
including an antique shop, an import - export
business, and a film - financing
operation.
Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: (1) worldwide economic, political, and capital markets conditions and other factors beyond the Company's control,
including natural and other disasters or climate change affecting the
operations of the Company or its customers and suppliers; (2) the Company's credit ratings and its cost
of capital; (3) competitive conditions and customer preferences; (4) foreign currency exchange rates and fluctuations in those rates; (5) the timing and market acceptance
of new product offerings; (6) the availability and cost
of purchased components, compounds, raw materials and energy (
including oil and natural gas and their derivatives) due to shortages, increased demand or supply interruptions (
including those caused by natural and other disasters and other events); (7) the impact
of acquisitions, strategic alliances, divestitures, and other unusual events resulting from portfolio management actions and other evolving
business strategies, and possible organizational restructuring; (8) generating fewer productivity improvements than estimated; (9) unanticipated problems or delays with the phased implementation
of a global enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, or security breaches and other disruptions to the Company's information technology infrastructure; (10) financial market risks that may affect the Company's funding obligations under defined benefit pension and postretirement plans; and (11) legal proceedings,
including significant developments that could occur in the legal and regulatory proceedings described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2017, and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10 - Q (the «Reports»).
Amazon has not only turned its back on the ill - fated Fire Phone, but has seen dramatic growth in several major areas
of its
business,
including the Amazon Web Services cloud platform that many corporations use to automate much
of their online
operations.
Factors to consider may
include whether a possible employer has the power to direct, control, or supervise the worker (s) or the work performed; whether a possible employer has the power to hire or fire, modify the employment conditions or determine the pay rates or the methods
of wage payment for the worker (s); the degree
of permanency and duration
of the relationship; where the work is performed and whether the tasks performed require special skills; whether the work performed is an integral part
of the overall
business operation; whether a possible employer undertakes responsibilities in relation to the worker (s) which are commonly performed by employers; whose equipment is used; and who performs payroll and similar functions.
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.
Do have a
business plan that
includes every aspect
of how you will run your
operation and how it will be successful.
In 1920, late father, Forrest Edward Mars Sr. joined the family - owned
business; further expanded the
business operations through the introduction
of new products,
including «Milky Way bar» and «M&M»S».
This announcement contains forward - looking statements,
including statements about the expected impact
of the Braintree acquisition on PayPal's and eBay's financial and operating results and
business, the
operation and management
of Braintree after acquisition, the anticipated timing
of the closing
of the acquisition, PayPal's projected mobile payments volume, and Braintree's projected payments volume and mobile payments volume.
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.
In addition to factors previously disclosed in Tesla's and SolarCity's reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the «SEC») and those identified elsewhere in this document, the following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from forward - looking statements and historical performance: the ability to obtain regulatory approvals and meet other closing conditions to the transaction,
including requisite approval by Tesla and SolarCity stockholders, on a timely basis or at all; delay in closing the transaction; the ultimate outcome and results
of integrating the
operations of Tesla and SolarCity and the ultimate ability to realize synergies and other benefits;
business disruption following the transaction; the availability and access, in general,
of funds to meet debt obligations and to fund ongoing
operations and necessary capital expenditures; and the ability to comply with all covenants in the indentures and credit facilities
of Tesla and SolarCity, any violation
of which, if not cured in a timely manner, could trigger a default
of other obligations under cross-default provisions.
In that role, Lawton oversaw all aspects
of eBay's Americas
business unit,
including marketing, merchandising,
operations,
business selling, consumer selling, and advertising, as well as global responsibility for shipping, payments, risk, and trust.
To earn the CompTIA Managed Services Trustmark, CMIT Solutions
of Hollywood was evaluated on several aspects
of its
business operations,
including organizational structure, technology tools and systems utilized, standard operating procedures, and IT service - specific activities.
Our
operations involve the storage and transmission
of sensitive information
of individuals using our services,
including their names, addresses, social security numbers, payment card numbers and expiration dates, bank account information, and data regarding the performance
of our sellers»
businesses.
This focuses you into critical thinking on all aspects
of your
business,
including financial projections, sales and
operations.
Sometimes this is a non-starter and the bitcoin entity makes the decision to set up
operations in another country, which is extremely unfortunate for a variety
of reasons,
including the economic loss to Canada derived from losing a potential new Canadian
business and the more important loss to the potential client in regards to their bitcoin
business.
Results for funds that go out
of business are
included in the index until the date that they cease
operations.
He said that in some
of Munchery's most mature markets,
including the San Francisco Bay Area, the
business is contribution - margin positive, meaning Munchery brings in more revenue than what the company is spending on local
operations, food, real estate, and delivery costs.
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.
What began as a two - person space planning
operation in Silicon Valley in 1991 is today a San Francisco — based design firm with over forty employees and clients that are some
of the most dynamic companies in American
business,
including Facebook, Uber, Cisco Systems, and Yelp.
Such risks and uncertainties
include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the impact
of modifications to our
operations and processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits
of such transactions,
including with respect to the Merger; the substantial level
of government regulation over our
business and the potential effects
of new laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations; the outcome
of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security
of our information technology and other
business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions,
including foreign currency movements; acts
of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits
of the Merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration
of the
businesses of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion
of management's attention from ongoing
business operations and opportunities during the pendency
of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability
of financing,
including relating to the proposed Merger; effects on the
businesses as a result
of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section
of www.cigna.com as well as on Express Scripts» most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section
of www.express-scripts.com.
Arik is responsible for new
business initiatives
including the formation
of the team dedicated to the
operations of buying and selling homes as part
of our Instant Offers marketplace.
In particular, the information provided in this press release may contain certain forward - looking statements with respect to the financial condition, results
of operations and
business of Centene and certain plans and objectives
of Centene with respect thereto,
including but not limited to the expected benefits
of the acquisition
of Health Net, Inc. («Health Net Acquisition»), New York State Catholic Health Plan, Inc., d / b / a Fidelis Care New York («Fidelis Care»)(«Proposed Fidelis Acquisition») or MHM Services, Inc. (the «Proposed MHM Acquisition»).
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.
We discuss certain
of these matters more fully, as well as certain other risk factors that may affect Centene's
business operations, financial condition and results
of operations, in Centene's filings with the SEC,
including the annual report on Form 10 - K, quarterly reports on Form 10 - Q and current reports on Form 8 - K.
This impressive milestone marks a long journey from a one - man
operation providing small
businesses with consistency in their marketing efforts, to a fully staffed hybrid agency model serving clients large and small in a wide variety
of fields,
including healthcare, law, software, retail and other B2B
business, as well as non-profits.
U.S. and International Banking consists
of our banking
businesses outside Canada,
including RBC Centura in the U.S., and our banking
operations in the Caribbean.
Lindsay most recently was at Alere, where he held roles
including president
of Africa, president
of commercial
operations in Africa, and
business development director for Africa, before he retired in 2017.
A new report from the IFA shows more than 64,000 veterans, military spouses and wounded warriors have started careers in franchising,
including 4,314 who have become veteran
business owners, since 2011 through
Operation Enduring Opportunity, a campaign
of the IFA's VetFran Strategic Initiative.
Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward - looking statements,
including, without limitation: BlackBerry's ability to enhance its current products and services, or develop new products and services in a timely manner or at competitive prices,
including risks related to new product introductions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to mitigate the impact
of the anticipated decline in BlackBerry's infrastructure access fees on its consolidated revenue by developing an integrated services and software offering; intense competition, rapid change and significant strategic alliances within BlackBerry's industry; BlackBerry's reliance on carrier partners and distributors; risks associated with BlackBerry's foreign
operations,
including risks related to recent political and economic developments in Venezuela and the impact
of foreign currency restrictions; risks relating to network disruptions and other
business interruptions,
including costs, potential liabilities, lost revenues and reputational damage associated with service interruptions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to implement and to realize the anticipated benefits
of its CORE program; BlackBerry's ability to maintain or increase its cash balance; security risks; BlackBerry's ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks related to intellectual property rights; BlackBerry's ability to expand and manage BlackBerry (R) World (TM); risks related to the collection, storage, transmission, use and disclosure
of confidential and personal information;
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.