Sentences with phrase «over profitability in»

However, the constant drive for increasing technical innovation, with increasing concern over profitability in order to recoup rising development cost, has choked what makes games enjoyable — innovative gameplay, engaging story, and immersive interaction — over what makes them marketable — brightly lit action scenes, manly grunting, and sexualized characters.

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.

Limitedbrands has shown solid growth and profitability over the past year and a lot of that has to do with their strong performance in the Canadian marketplace.

Shares in Norwegian, a stock which this year has been pounded over worries about its profitability, surged 37 percent on the news.

Ignoring a downward trend in your sales or profitability can be dangerous to the health of your business over time.

Fueled by deep - pocketed mainland venture capitalists and success at home, the 40 - year - old and his peers are exporting a formula honed in China of pursuing rapid expansion over profitability.

With 30 years of extensive banking experience with JPMorgan Chase and its predecessors, Rodriguez is responsible for driving the growth and profitability of a portfolio of approximately $ 6 billion in revenue, comprised of a national customer base of over eight million households.

«The large increase in profitability over the past two years demonstrates that the industry can prosper with the regulations and consumer protections adopted after the financial crisis.»

«Samsung expects to see its sales of mobile devices increase with the rollout of flagship products and new models, but profitability may suffer due to a heated race over price and product specifications,» the company said in July.

Of particular note is the increased revenue between 2008 and 2009 (up 47 percent), but the steep decline in profitability (net income fell 73 percent over the same period).

At $ 1.5 million a month last summer, it has come down by more than 15 percent since, and, sometime in the second half of 2017, the company expects to flip over into profitability.

This is a rebound of over 2.4 million bpd from just two weeks ago, and further upside lies ahead in the coming weeks as refineries return to full strength, and strong crack spreads (aka profitability) encourage refiners to run as hard as they can, deferring maintenance where possible.

The startup, which generates about $ 200 million in annual sales, had previously been prioritizing growth over profitability, like many e-commerce startups.

The retailer's Canadian operations are «coming off a record year in terms of profitability,» Pratt said, while its website has seen «high double digit» growth over the past year.

The actual increase in capacity that occurs over this period will also be affected by cancellations of some planned projects, the addition of new projects that are in preliminary stages of planning or not yet planned, and most importantly, on the loss of some existing capacity from closures owing to low profitability or depletion of resources.

The business environment also appears to have improved over recent quarters, with most business surveys reporting an improvement in business confidence and expected profitability.

Few companies can match Disney's consistent growth in profitability over the past decade and a half.

A mild recovery in its home state and cost savings related to a restructuring of the company's leases should see profitability edge higher over the coming years.

In terms of growth and profitability GEICO really got whooped by Progressive Direct over the last year.

Since participating in Y Combinator in 2014, the startup has grown by double - digits month over month and achieved operational profitability in both Chicago and New York.

There are companies out there not making profits simply because it is being poorly managed; investing or completely buying such company as an accredited investor would help you over haul the management team and put things in place that will position the company for better growth and profitability.

He is a sympathetic figure in the battle for the heart and soul of Wall Street as the wirehouses get more biggerer and focused on corporate profitability over the satisfaction of their brokers and clients.

In an interview with Reuters, Chief Executive Bob van Dijk said: «We're working very hard to build our e-commerce businesses and I'm confident that the discount will narrow over time as those businesses get closer and closer to profitability.»

Employment and profitability in manufacturing have been weaker than in other industries over the past year, with employment recording a decline.

Macquarie's Deepon Nag believes that while the DRAM industry has the potential to generate sustainably higher cross-cyclical profitability than in the past, there does not appear to be any significant catalysts for Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) over the next several quarters.

«We showed a significant improvement in profitability over the first quarter of 2017, thanks to organic Shutterfly brand growth of 10 % and the benefits of last year's platform consolidation.»

«When you look over the past five years there's been such a huge shift in profitability from suppliers to retailers, and it was so far out of kilter with international comparisons, that at some point it had to rebalance,» he said.

As dairy processors and farmer continue to fret over declining profitability in their operations, the European Commission may be forced to reconsider its position on loosening regulation of the market, says a new report.

The supply side has not changed much over the past few years in Australia, with the premium areas seeming to be enjoying the majority of the profitability.

Whether you are building a new plant or retrofitting an existing facility rely on Emmeti's over 32 years of experience in the industry to bring you innovative new equipment, with no proprietary parts, to improve your plant efficiency, reduce labor costs and add more profitability to your bottom line.

At Nestlé Purina Latin America & Caribbean, Mercé presided over a sustained period of strong results, including double digit increases in organic growth, profitability and market share, all while introducing key innovations to the PetCare category.

Historically over the last five seasons, January is the best month for draws in terms of profitability.

In contrast, Chelsea, ManU, ManC, want prestige and glory over profitability.

players like Ozil always present the fans with a bit of a conundrum, especially when times are tough... if you look around the sporting world every once in awhile there emerges a player with incredible skill, like Ozil, Matt Sundin or even Jay Cutler, who have a different way about themselves... their movement seemed almost too lackadaisical, so much so that it seemed to suggest indifference or even disinterest on the part of the player... their posture always appears somewhat mopey and they generally have an unflattering «sour puss» expression on their face... for some their above average skills are enough to keep them squarely in the mix, as their respective teams try desperately to find a way to get the best out of them visa vie player acquisitions or the reworking of tactics... when things go according to planned the fans usually find a way to accept their unique disposition, whereas when things go awry they become easy targets for fans and pundits alike... in the case of Ozil and Sundin, their successes on the international stage and / or with their former teams led many to conclude that if we surrounded such talented individuals with players that have those skills that would most likely bring the best of these players success would surely follow... unfortunately both the Maple Leafs and our club chose to adopt half - measures, as each were being run by corporations who valued profitability over providing the best possible product on the field... for them, they cared more about shirt sales and season tickets than doing whatever was necessary... this isn't, by any stretch, an attempt to absolve Ozil of any responsibility for his failures on the pitch... there is no doubt oftentimes his efforts were underwhelming, to say the least, but this club has been inept when it comes to providing this prolific passer with the kind of players necessary for him to flourish... with our poor man's version of Benzema up front, the headless chickens in Walcott, the younger Ox and Welbeck occupying wide positions far too often and the fact that Carzola, who provided Ozil with great service and more freedom to roam, was never truly replaced, the only real skilled outlet on the pitch was Sanchez... remember to be considered a world - class set - up man goals need to be scored and for much of his time here he has been surrounded by some incredibly inept finishers... in the end, I'm not sure how long he will be in North London, recent sentiments and his present contract situation seem to suggest that he will depart at season's end, but how tragic would it be if once again we didn't put our best foot forward and failed to make those moves that could have brought championship football back to our once beloved club... so when you think about this uniquely skilled player don't be so quick to shift all the blame on his shoulders because he will not be the first or the last highly skilled player to find disappointment at the Emirates if we don't rid the club of those individuals that are truly to blame for our current woes

The RPI is expected to rise to over 4 % this year, which, combined with the completion of a 5 - yearly calculation of rateable values, the BRC is expecting to damage businesses» profitability and their ability to employ, because the rates are too heavily influenced by spikes in inflation.

«We have implemented numerous changes at BlackBerry over the past year and those changes have resulted in the Company returning to profitability in the fourth quarter,» said Thorsten Heins, President and CEO.

Waterstones, which had sales of over # 400 million last year, has returned to profitability over the last two years after almost collapsing in 2011 when it was hit by a combination of high debt and declining book sales in the face of competition from electronic readers.

The global audiobook industry is currently worth 2.6 billion dollars and part of the reason why we have seen a dramatic increase in profitability is due to digital In the first eight months of 2014, sales were up 28 % over the same period last year, far outstripping the growth of e-books, which rose 6 in profitability is due to digital In the first eight months of 2014, sales were up 28 % over the same period last year, far outstripping the growth of e-books, which rose 6 In the first eight months of 2014, sales were up 28 % over the same period last year, far outstripping the growth of e-books, which rose 6 %.

Chen preceeds this statement, however, saying: «we are focused on making faster progress to achieve profitability in our handset business», which explains the motivation to move over to the Android platform.

The company's digital strategy will continue to center around delivering the best digital reading, shopping and content experience in the market, while also being diligent about calibrating expenses to business trends in order to scale the business to profitability over time.

Under this agreement, the firm will pay Mr. Brandes for his stake over a 10 - year period, with the size of each annual payment (the first of which will be in March 2019) based on the firm's profitability in the prior year.

We may get called «spoilsports» by the banks that we regulate, but in the end we are best served as a nation if solvency concerns dominate over the profitability of the banking industry.

The Capstone strategy seeks to generate absolute returns over the long term in the attractive asset class of smaller under - researched companies by building portfolios that have lower than market levels of debt, higher than market levels of profitability, and are trading at a discount to their intrinsic value.

We create a Global Blend Rank by ranking our global universe of over 15,000 companies in terms of both their Value (across range of metrics based on dividends, earnings, cash flow, assets and sales) and Quality (based on measures of profitability, stability and financial strength).

The methodology identifies companies that are able to maintain high levels of profitability over longer time periods than the market in general, thus mitigating the tendency for profits to regress to mean levels.

The positive information ratio of Group 1 also highlights that small - cap companies with profitability characteristics were able to generate higher excess returns over the benchmark (the small - cap universe in this case) on a consistent basis.

A banks profitability is typically measured over reserved capital in order to stay solvent, Economic Capital, which is correlated to each customers rating / risk grade / risk class, hence a customer with a very good risk grade can be just a good customer, in terms of profitability, as a high risk customer and vice versa.

A half - life of 1.0 typically means roughly 100 % annual portfolio turnover; a half - life of 10.0 means only about one - tenth of the portfolio turns over in any given year.8 Strategies and factors with longer half - lives, such as small cap and profitability, are likely to have portfolios that change slowly from one year to the next, making it much easier to tease out the structural alpha.

As long as they can continue to achieve profitability in their underwriting and can find ways to invest their portfolio at the same return over time, they'll continue to create the same returns on equity and the same growth in intrinsic value.

The lack of numerous competitors in both its defense and aerospace businesses, combined with General Dynamics» massive size, which allows it great economies of scale, results in not only above average margins and returns on capital, but profitability that has consistently increased over time.