Sentences with phrase «other high growth markets»

Not exact matches

About half will go to opening new restaurants primarily in high growth markets (China will get the most, with 250) and the other half to reinvesting in existing restaurants.

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.

«China is a big market, and the growth expectations and trajectory [of online spending] are high, and it's ahead of some of the other fairly developed markets,» says Daniel Jenkinson, head of global CBT analytics for PayPal.

Some of that is for good reason — the eurozone's recovery is still extremely modest, China's growth is slowing (along with most other emerging markets) and investors are uncertain over the ability of the halfway - recovered US and UK economies to sustain higher central bank interest rates.

Our growth rates were even higher, over 20 % in many other markets, including Brazil, Scandinavia, the Middle East, Central and Eastern Europe, India, Korea and Thailand.

Market observers have long blamed France's labor code and other policies for the country's slow growth and high unemployment.

New Rise Digital will be exhibiting and presenting a free content marketing strategy seminar at the 2016 Watford Business Show & Business Growth Show South East, both running alongside each other at The Langley, Watford High Street on the 25th November.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to: changes in consumer discretionary spending; our eCommerce platform not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected time - frame or at all; the streamlining of the Company's vendor base and execution of the Company's new merchandising strategy not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected time - frame or at all; the amount that we invest in strategic transactions and the timing and success of those investments; the integration of strategic acquisitions being more difficult, time - consuming, or costly than expected; inventory turn; changes in the competitive market and competition amongst retailers; changes in consumer demand or shopping patterns and our ability to identify new trends and have the right trending products in our stores and on our website; changes in existing tax, labor and other laws and regulations, including those changing tax rates and imposing new taxes and surcharges; limitations on the availability of attractive retail store sites; omni - channel growth; unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential customer information; risks relating to our private brand offerings and new retail concepts; disruptions with our eCommerce platform, including issues caused by high volumes of users or transactions, or our information systems; factors affecting our vendors, including supply chain and currency risks; talent needs and the loss of Edward W. Stack, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; developments with sports leagues, professional athletes or sports superstars; weather - related disruptions and seasonality of our business; and risks associated with being a controlled company.

These risks and uncertainties include food safety and food - borne illness concerns; litigation; unfavorable publicity; federal, state and local regulation of our business including health care reform, labor and insurance costs; technology failures; failure to execute a business continuity plan following a disaster; health concerns including virus outbreaks; the intensely competitive nature of the restaurant industry; factors impacting our ability to drive sales growth; the impact of indebtedness we incurred in the RARE acquisition; our plans to expand our newer brands like Bahama Breeze and Seasons 52; our ability to successfully integrate Eddie V's restaurant operations; a lack of suitable new restaurant locations; higher - than - anticipated costs to open, close or remodel restaurants; increased advertising and marketing costs; a failure to develop and recruit effective leaders; the price and availability of key food products and utilities; shortages or interruptions in the delivery of food and other products; volatility in the market value of derivatives; general macroeconomic factors, including unemployment and interest rates; disruptions in the financial markets; risk of doing business with franchisees and vendors in foreign markets; failure to protect our service marks or other intellectual property; a possible impairment in the carrying value of our goodwill or other intangible assets; a failure of our internal controls over financial reporting or changes in accounting standards; and other factors and uncertainties discussed from time to time in reports filed by Darden with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

As the Fed tapers, many observers worry about the effect on the stock market, while others are worried about the risk of inflation or deflation and everybody is worried about the effect of higher interest rates on economic growth and for the bond market.

Gold markets, in other words, could be forecasting slower economic growth as a result of higher borrowing costs.

«In our research of high - growth sales and marketing organizations, we have found that buyers want predictive analytics applications to deliver fast access to their target accounts and transparency into the account insights that make an account more valuable than others,» said Craig Rosenberg, co-Founder and Chief Analyst at TOPO, a leading analyst firm for sales and marketing organizations.

Despite strong backlogs and favorable macro trends, the analyst says TE's growth will still decelerate in 2019 given «somewhat elevated» inventory levels in the auto supply chain and other end markets (like appliances) are near the higher - end of historical levels.

Meanwhile, sales to other markets more than doubled, and IPG Photonics said that strength in the telecom and advanced applications markets helped support high growth rates.

The strategy is designed to drive out higher - cost producers of heavy oil and shale, whose rapid development is squeezing Middle East crude out of the huge U.S. market and threatens to eat into its share of other lucrative growth markets.

Because these venture capital firms want higher return rates than other investments such as the stock market provide, they typically invest in promising startup or young businesses that have a high potential for growth but are also high risk.

Based on BlackRock research, stocks with a history of dividend growth have tended to outperform in a rising rate environment and may hold up well relative to other segments of the stock market more susceptible to higher rates.

While the research in this area is still only suggestive and probably does not apply to the high - demand markets, it corresponds to what has been noted in relation to the lack of growth in overall religious programming as a consequence of paid - time programming and other syndication characteristics for religious programming.

«People in other countries want the high quality, consistency and great taste of our products, but our challenge is how to get into those markets to take advantage of the tremendous opportunity for growth there.»

With roughly 80 % of its sales generated in high growth emerging markets and 60 % in Asia, Pfizer's infant nutrition business is an attractive acquisition target for the other -LSB-...]

Preschool education market on the other side is still in its growth phase and is marked by a high degree of competitiveness, which exists amongst the market players.

In addition, as pointed out by David Autor and several other economists, there has been a long - term polarization in the job market since the 1980s, with growth of high - skill and low - skill jobs at the expense of traditional middle - skill jobs, which have been most susceptible to automation and globalization.

Chapter 3 Market Dynamics 3.1 Product Insights and Market Overview 3.1.1 Global E-Paper Display Market Revenue and Growth, 2013 — 2022, (US$ Mn)(Y - o - Y %) 3.2 Key Market Trends and Future Outlook 3.2.1 Evolution of E-Paper Display Technology 3.2.2 Recent Trends 3.2.3 Future Outlook 3.3 Market Drivers 3.3.1 Improved Features and Functionalities over other Competing Technologies 3.3.2 Growing Application Domains 3.3.2.1 Consumer Applications 3.3.2.2 Non-Consumer (Commercial and Industrial) Applications 3.3.3 Regulated demand for E-book Reader Devices 3.4 Market Growth Inhibitors 3.4.1 Poor Colour Display Quality and High Cost 3.4.2 Low Refresh / Response Rate and Imprint Issues 3.5 Opportunities 3.5.1 Bendable and Foldable Displays 3.5.2 Paperless Office 3.6 See - Saw Analysis 3.6.1 Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints 3.7 Value Chain Analysis 3.8 Market Penetration Scenario, 2015 3.9 Competitive Analysis 3.9.1 Market Positioning of Key Vendors

On one hand, the expansion in the industrial and automotive sectors are offering lucrative growth opportunities for this market while on the other, the need for high initial investments and the volatile market dynamics are anticipated to create obstructions in the otherwise steady growth trajectory.

Based on BlackRock research, stocks with a history of dividend growth have tended to outperform in a rising rate environment and may hold up well relative to other segments of the stock market more susceptible to higher rates.

The studies of Fama, French and many others have convinced splitters that they are likely to receive higher risk - adjusted returns by spreading their investments among several low - cost index funds that invest in the four size / style quadrants of the market: Large Growth, Large Value, Small Growth and Small Value.

Some can provide growth with lower upside and less risk, while others participate in the market, providing higher upside and more risk.

Spectora, Inc. («Spectora») offers businesses and individuals access to home inspection report writing software, marketing and business related content, services, tools, features, activities and products available at or through our website, including but not limited to the Online Presence Review service, online marketing services («High Growth» and «Agency» packages) and together with all other services, content, features & products available through Spectora.com.

There are plenty of other investments to consider in the market that provide much higher yield (review some of the best high dividend stocks here) or much faster long - term growth prospects than Franklin Resources.

Dividend stocks have a reputation for being less vulnerable to downturns in the stock market, and their mature businesses also tend to be more resistant to recessions and other economic headwinds that can send more volatile high - growth stocks to much larger losses.

But my main objection comes from a stock picking perspective & is perhaps better served with an example: Let us presume you find two VERY SIMILAR & CHEAP high quality / growth stocks (regardless of market cap) in two different markets — one growing at 2 % real GDP, and the other at 7 % real GDP — which stock would you buy?!

Wexboy, Reference your 30th Sept current summary in KR1, From my point of view I am in awe of your 2 % holding in KR1, The figures are very compelling and staggering in forward potential, I might have this projection all wrong but here goes, As of today 22/10/17 we have an sp of 7p, quoting your average roi on holdings within the table we have x 15 within the last 7 months giving us a current book to value of x 3.5 = sp 24.5 p, Should we assume another x 15 (I appreciate the x 15 was on the back of Ethereum, s metaphoric rise and other crypto, s tracking) over the next 12 months and and sp follows suit to say 100p, THEN we factor in a us listing and as you state the us markets award much higher book value with the average p / b in the blockchain cc sector of x 20, Then we are looking at (without dilution) in 12 months - = MC of # 2 BILLION = # 20 SP AS you state in your summary the figures are staggering so is the ablove a realistic projected mc based on the last 7 months growth and returns on investments made in CC ICO, s?

• Continuing sluggish growth in consumer income • Ramped - up competition from competitors that may be willing to slash their own margins to gain market share • Higher labor costs • Foreign exchange rates that can provide headwinds for overseas sales • Amazon and other digital retailers; there are those who believe that e-commerce is slowly changing how the world shops

Which isn't the most compelling of scenarios... On the other hand, my new investment themes (again, see below) are also a play on such higher growth markets, albeit via Western companies.

Through the process of integrating landfill methane with other solutions, the total addressable market for electricity generation technologies was adjusted to account for reduced demand resulting from the growth of more energy - efficient technologies, [8] as well as increased electrification from other solutions like electric vehicles and high - speed rail.

As Alex Novarese of Legal Week is right to point out, overall revenue in the UK legal market last year fell for the first time in living memory, but even if the overall size of the legal market in the UK remains static or falls (a tussle between the opposing forces of economic growth increasing demand on the one hand and business pressures to reduce fees and outsource on the other), market dynamics dictate that the revenue will be clustered differently, with the moderate - high fees currently enjoyed by the mid-tier for mid-market work under the most severe attack, the beneficiaries being niche firms and LPO providers.

Marci Krufka Taylor is the founder of Mantra Partner, a strategy, management and marketing consultancy to law firms and other professional services firms, law departments and high growth companies throughout the country.

While other options such as stocks and mutual funds may provide potentially higher growth, these vehicles also expose the investor to potentially more market risk, without the added death benefit protection should the unthinkable occur.

While making investments in private companies is something that was a part of the day - to - day business for hedge funds and private equity funds in the past, we can pinpoint this moment in time as a turning point that created a displacement in the minds of many other investors who started viewing the late - stage private tech market as a high - growth investment opportunity.

The Prism announcement comes on the heels of record - setting growth within the cryptocurrency market, with bitcoin among others advancing to new all - time price highs.

In other words, the growth in the smartwatch market will be even higher than 7.3 %, since it's also making up for the drop off in sales of «dumber» wearables.

Spa Director — Duties & Responsibilities Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude, and professionalism, executing spa and salon administration functions, overseeing sales and marketing operations, and implementing cutting - edge industry techniques and trends Collaborate in all phases of strategic planning with other members of management team, including product inventory control, marketing and sales strategies, product and service offerings, client service, event coordination, and area competition Provide continuous assessment of key markets, potential customers, and capital utilization, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding policies and procedures, budgets and financial forecasts, and client experience considerations Perform needs - based and situational assessments of policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency, manage and reduce costs, promote both employee and client satisfaction, and deliver a luxurious experience to high - profile clientele Identify and utilize talent among team members with focused training efforts, targeted professional recruitment, continued supervision of 40 staff, and the promotion of a performance - based environment leveraging individual talents for group benefit Develop and supervise support staff to aid in effective sales, marketing, and service operations, delegating important tasks and assignments while providing timely follow - up to ensure task completion, including newsletter and article distribution Ensure effective execution of all administrative, HR, and financial aspects of business management, while analyzing and presenting important information to executive staff, stakeholders, and other relevant parties Address key client and management queries and resolve them in an expedited manner, promoting sustained revenue growth through client retention, referral generation, and the leveraging of cross-sales opportunities Create and implement firm marketing and sales strategies while tracking performance versus internal and external benchmarks, focusing on both revenue generation as well as cost control Maintain a strong working knowledge of products, services, techniques, and relevant tools, while committing to continued advanced technical education with respect to complex spa, salon, and fitness concepts and studies Act as a liaison between clients, vendors, sales and support staff, and other management partners to facilitate information flow and drive operational efficiency

The Vitamin Shoppe (North Bergen, NJ) 6/2007 — 1/2010 Assistant Category Manager • Assisted Category Manager with product development process and item lifecycle • Developed and implemented product launch and comprehensive marketing strategy • Set email blast schedule, product events, coupons, and web - based sales efforts • Determined product development costs, retail price, and vendor information • Authored ingredients, usage directions, warning messages, and all label information • Oversaw website product copy, high - res images, and collateral materials • Negotiated partnerships, hold harmless agreements, and other vendor matters • Managed product inventory, purchase orders, merchandising, and invoices • Authored and presented reports regarding product development, marketing, and sales • Trained retail stores in product placement, promotion, and technical customer support • Analyzed opportunities for company category and product sales growth • Proficient in use of JDA, BCC, WMS, ATG, Take Stock 6.0, and ACT software

Regional Restaurant Management — Duties & Responsibilities Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude, and professionalism, supervising the facilitation of food sales, overseeing restaurant operations and promoting a high - quality, memorable customer dining experience Participate in all phases of strategic store - level planning with other management professionals, including local staffing, service - related concerns, inventory control, merchandising, sales and revenue projections, and local competition Employ various strategies to manage and reduce food, beverage and labor expenses Supervise all store opening and closing functions, including the acquisition and sale of all equipment, state and county inspections, general contractor relations, hiring and terminations, and financial data transmission Perform continuous assessment of all operational aspects while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding the effective application and execution of critical internal policies and procedures to standardize restaurant offering across markets Meet and exceed customer satisfaction benchmarks while tracking progress versus established branch and corporate guidelines Identify and utilize talent among team members with focused training efforts, targeted professional hiring, job fair management and the promotion of a performance - based work environment that leverages individual talents for group benefit Provide relevant administration and oversight with respect to all HR - related functions, including payroll and compliance tasks Oversee the management of daily, weekly and monthly food and supply inventories, in addition to alcohol products, while holding responsibility for the development of weekly P&L statements and internal store audit execution Address local management and staff queries and resolve them in an expedited manner, promoting sustained revenue growth through relationship development and the leveraging of both talent and resources at all locations Collaborate and communicate effectively with all store personnel as well as with members of corporate management Execute all marketing and sales strategies while tracking progress versus established internal and external industry benchmarks, focusing on both revenue generation, customer acquisition and brand loyalty development Maintain a strong working knowledge of product and services as well as related industry considerations, including pricing and regulatory trends, service - related issues and local competitor operations

Medical Affairs Liaison — Duties & Responsibilities Provide guidance and leadership with respect to the diagnosis and resolution of various issues in response to incidents reported by customers, working efficiently and effectively to implement related solutions and maintain high - quality customer service Administer all quality control functions while interacting professionally with outside contacts, including firm public relations professionals, representatives, client associates and other parties, providing relevant information, materials and support as needed Identify and deconstruct issues utilizing honed problem resolution techniques, collaborating with other professionals to address uncovered issues and shortfalls while acting as internal clinical and product - related expert Manage and oversee the development and implementation of critical systems and processes while coordinating support and customer service functions, working effectively to utilize all available resources and maintaining all relevant information Review proposed modifications to client operating environments, implementing fixes and resolutions to minimize service disruptions on an on - going basis, clearing duplicated and out - dated entries, and performing general account management functions Participate in the administration of various organizations, clinics, associations and other groups, assessing operational strategies regularly Assist in the performance of related analyses and needs - based assessments of product gaps, service requirements and operations - related areas to develop and implement required projects while determining the feasibility and functionality of proposed solutions Collaborate with sales and marketing professionals to drive revenue growth, improve firm visibility, expand product markets and integrate valuable customer feedback into future research and development Utilize talent among team members with effective communication and the promotion of a performance - based work environment Communicate all issues and user feedback to members of departments teams and vendor representatives as needed Create and maintain issue - tracking and resolution databases while auditing all entries for accuracy and completeness Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of all relevant products, services, industry trends, tools and related information Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude, professionalism, and commitment to firm success

Professional Duties & Responsibilities Directed daily operations of multiple mental, emotional, and medical care facilities for at risk youth Recruited, trained, and supervised administrative, counseling, and development personnel Oversaw strategic planning, development of company goals, and implementation of action plan Designed and implemented staff development and recognition programs Built and strengthened relationships with industry figures, community leaders, and board members Managed marketing and fundraising activities enhancing community awareness and income Led individual and group therapy sessions resulting in significant personal development of participants Developed customized treatment plans for each patient ensuring the highest standard of care Responsible for patient charts, medication administration, overall health, and personal safety Established and executed daily living routine for residential therapy patients Provided transportation to school, medical appointments, and other activities as needed Built a therapeutic environment which fostered maximum growth and development of youth

But now high - tech and other big growth areas are seeing a high percentage of all - cash buyers, fueled by cash - rich young households looking to get an edge in hot seller's markets.

Retail markets in other large metropolitan areas such as Chicago, New York, Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia are all primed for growth as both retailers and real estate investors seek properties in high - growth infill locations.

I would honestly prefer to wait for a market turn before buying, but I'm not sure the Middle Tennessee area is going to experience the same downturn the rest of the nation will likely face in the near - ish future due to the high population growth and other demographic / economic factors seemingly driving migration to the Nashville area.

While the market is smaller than others, it's the higher growth market right now, he says, with more than 20 percent growth in occupancy since 2008 and more than 32 percent growth in ADR.