«PIAC is calling on policy makers to define «loyalty currency» as a form of non-cash payment, with the intention of having loyalty currency enjoy protections similar to
other forms of payment under the payments system in Canada» added John Lawford, Executive Director of PIAC.
Not exact matches
These risks and uncertainties include, among
others: the unfavorable outcome
of litigation, including so - called «Paragraph IV» litigation and
other patent litigation, related to any
of our products or products using our proprietary technologies, which may lead to competition from generic drug manufacturers; data from clinical trials may be interpreted by the FDA in different ways than we interpret it; the FDA may not agree with our regulatory approval strategies or components
of our filings for our products, including our clinical trial designs, conduct and methodologies and, for ALKS 5461, evidence
of efficacy and adequacy
of bridging to buprenorphine; clinical development activities may not be completed on time or at all; the results
of our clinical development activities may not be positive, or predictive
of real - world results or
of results in subsequent clinical trials; regulatory submissions may not occur or be submitted in a timely manner; the company and its licensees may not be able to continue to successfully commercialize their products; there may be a reduction in
payment rate or reimbursement for the company's products or an increase in the company's financial obligations to governmental payers; the FDA or regulatory authorities outside the U.S. may make adverse decisions regarding the company's products; the company's products may prove difficult to manufacture, be precluded from commercialization by the proprietary rights
of third parties, or have unintended side effects, adverse reactions or incidents
of misuse; and those risks and uncertainties described
under the heading «Risk Factors» in the company's most recent Annual Report on
Form 10 - K and in subsequent filings made by the company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission («SEC»), which are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
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.
Examples
of these risks, uncertainties and
other factors include, but are not limited to the impact
of: adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels
of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility
of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions
of these conditions that decrease the level
of disposable income
of consumers or consumer confidence; adverse events impacting the security
of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts
of piracy, and
other international events; the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; our expansion into and investments in new markets; breaches in data security or
other disturbances to our information technology and
other networks; the spread
of epidemics and viral outbreaks; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; changes in fuel prices and / or
other cruise operating costs; any impairment
of our tradenames or goodwill; our hedging strategies; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; our substantial indebtedness, including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and to generate the necessary amount
of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion
of our assets pledged as collateral
under our existing debt agreements and the ability
of our creditors to accelerate the repayment
of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those
under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress
payment guarantees; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key markets or globally; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss
of key personnel; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain
other services; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; future increases in the price
of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times
of the year; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and
other employee relation issues; the continued availability
of attractive port destinations; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and
other factors set forth
under «Risk Factors» in our most recently filed Annual Report on
Form 10 - K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Under the partnership, PayByCash will offer iovation's real - time ReputationManager ™ device reputation fraud management service as a part
of its online
payment services to protect massively multiplayer online games (MMOs) and
other online merchants from all
forms of payment fraud.
After studying this chapter, you will be able to: Explain the basic nature
of a joint stock company as a
form of business organisation and the various kinds
of companies based on liability
of their members Describe the types
of shares issued by a company Explain the accounting treatment
of shares issued at par, at premium and at discount including oversubsription Outline the accounting for forfeiture
of shares and reissue
of forfeited shares
under varying situations Workout the amounts to be transferred to capital reserve when forfeited shares are reissued; and prepare share forfeited account State the meaning
of debenture and explain the difference between debentures and shares Describe various types
of debentures; Record the journal entries for the issue
of debentures at par, at a discount and at premium Explain the concept
of debentures issued for consideration
other than cash and the accounting thereof Explain the concept
of issue
of debentures as a collateral security and the accounting thereof Show the items relating to issue
of debentures in company's balance sheet Describe the methods
of writing - off discount / loss on issue
of debentures Explain the methods
of redemption
of debentures and the accounting thereof Explain the concept
of sinking fund, its use for redemption
of debentures and the accounting thereof Topic List Features
of a Company Kinds
of Companies Share Capital
of a Company Nature and Classes
of Shares Issue
of Shares Accounting Treatment Forfeiture
of Shares Meaning
of Debentures Types
of Debentures Issue
of Debentures Over Subscription Terms
of Issue
of Debentures Interest on Debentures Writing - off Discount / Loss on Issue
of Debentures Redemption
of Debentures Redemption by
Payment in Lump Sum Sinking Fund Method
The cash value
of all compensation paid to an employee in any
form other than cash is also considered wages, unless the
form of payment is specifically not covered
under the Social Security Act.
Nuclear power has multiple subsidies in the
form of: - direct
payments for new nuclear plants
of 2.3 cents per kWh generated for the first ten years (in the US), — this is US$ 2 billion for a 1000 MW plant after ten years operation, - complete indemnity
under the Price - Anderson Act for harm caused by a radiation release (above a modest insured amount), - changes to safety regulations to allow continued operation, - new plant construction loan guarantees, - direct subsidies for existing plants to keep operating as a jobs - protection program, and
others.
For example, an authorization
under this rule may not be combined with a consent for use or disclosure
of protected health information
under § 164.506, with the notice
of privacy practices
under § 164.520, with any
other form of written legal permission for the use or disclosure
of protected health information, with an informed consent to participate in research, or with any
other form of consent or authorization for treatment or
payment.
Under the Section 80D one can avail tax benefits for
payment of health insurance premiums which are incurred in the
form of health check - ups but Section 80C allows you to avail tax benefits on many
other types
of investments as well.
This sum includes the
payment made on
other forms of allowable investment that are made available
under Section 80 (c).