«We'd discovered that HairWorks toggling (on / off) had
performance impact in areas where no hair existed.»
Essentially, Microsoft is promising that Windows will take care of the hassle of worrying about older hardware processing machine learning models, instead of developers having to consider
performance impacts in their apps.
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.
Based on our experience, we initially thought this was due to a combination of two factors: a normal, temporary
performance impact when upgrading the operating system as iPhone installs new software and updates apps, and minor bugs
in the initial release which have since been fixed.
«Intermittent
performance issues continue
impacting our
in - airport Customer Service technology systems and across our online platforms (Southwest.com, Southwest Mobile App and site),» the company said.
The agency has evidently accepted VW's contention that the switch will have no appreciable
impact on fuel economy or
performance — begging the question why the offending software was ever put there
in the first place.
When sales
impact and social media metrics are components of individual
performance, it helps incentivize marketers to work with the sales and social media teams so that everyone gets on the same page
in terms of goals and messaging.
Making the upper stage recoverable as well will lead to a further drop
in costs but will also most likely
impact performance.
«This system helps people to understand their individual near - term
impact on the company's
performance, gives them bumper lanes to experiment which
in turn helps them say no to opportunities that don't align to near - term goals, all while keeping them connected to our mission,» said Ringelmann.
Facial hair doesn't exactly
impact your
performance (unless it's so long that it wakes you up
in the middle of the night when you roll over — that's a true personal story) but it does convey cleanliness and personal hygiene.
They prefer to work
in an environment that is free of distractions - even background music can have a negative
impact on introverts and their cognitive
performance.
As Dr. Jaclyn Kostner writes, «Collaboration can positively
impact each of the gold standards of
performance — profitability, profit growth and sales growth — to determine a company's overall
performance in the marketplace.»
It
impacts the most important metric to measure: quality of hire, which typically factors
in performance, ramp - up time, cultural fit and tenure.
Certain skills and attributes that are required (and valued)
in a corporate setting can not only be irrelevant
in a small business, they can negatively
impact individual and team
performance.
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.
In my article on how to get better sleep, I shared a study from the University of Pennsylvania, which revealed the incredible
impact of sleep on mental
performance.
But, the study's authors found that the
impact of laughter on teams»
performances only occurred when the humour was interactive and engaging;
in instances where the humour was isolated — think somebody telling a joke and the room lapsing into awkward silence — there was no effect on
performance.
Even small details can
impact their productivity and
performance, so everything, from the temperature
in an office to team - building events, is significant for crafting a workplace and keeping your colleagues motivated.
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It usually comes down to
performance and scoring
in three key categories, and they happen to be the three with the most
impact on the weighting and the overall rankings.
One explanation is that CEOs
in larger firms have less of a direct
impact on the company's
performance — perhaps because they delegate more than CEOs at smaller firms.
Sometimes, feedback given
in an informal way has a more lasting
impact than formal
performance reviews.
In its most recent quarter alone, it lost $ 748 million, its worst performance in years as comparable sales, which exclude the impact of stores closed in the preceding yea
In its most recent quarter alone, it lost $ 748 million, its worst
performance in years as comparable sales, which exclude the impact of stores closed in the preceding yea
in years as comparable sales, which exclude the
impact of stores closed
in the preceding yea
in the preceding year.
One of the reasons to highlight these particular companies is that the founders still have a direct hand
in operations, which many investment advisors and some stock analysts suggest can
impact company culture, as well as
performance.
As it is a non-cash charge, however, and highly dependent on our share price at the time of equity award grants, we believe that it is useful for investors and analysts to see certain financial measures excluding the
impact of these charges
in order to obtain a clearer picture of our operating
performance.
Accordingly, we believe presenting non-GAAP net revenues to exclude the
impact of purchase accounting adjustments aids
in the comparability between periods and
in assessing our overall operating
performance.
IBISWorld analysts also discuss how external factors such as Number of businesses and Corporate profit
in the Web Design Services industry
impact industry
performance..
IBISWorld analysts also discuss how external factors such as Global per capita income and GDP of the BRIC nations
in the Global Commercial Aircraft Manufacturing industry
impact industry
performance..
Commentary: «Boston Scientific's earnings
performance remains strong, despite very challenging global economic and end - market conditions that adversely
impacted revenue... Achieved double digit sales growth
in the three largest emerging markets of Brazil, India and China.»
IBISWorld analysts also discuss how external factors such as Number of broadband connections and Corporate profit
in the Online Recruitment Sites industry
impact industry
performance..
Scientists
in Japan have demonstrated how to make electrical circuits on plastic thinner than the width of human hair
in an attempt to reduce the
impact of bending on circuit
performance.
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«
In Canada as in the U.S. and Europe, the most common question investment consultants are asked by clients about ESG is whether an ESG - based approach will negatively impact investment performance,» said Andrew Sweeney, Institutional Portfolio Manager at RBC Global Asset Management Inc. «This and other data from the survey reveal a high level of interest and curiosity about responsible investing, including areas of significant uncertaint
In Canada as
in the U.S. and Europe, the most common question investment consultants are asked by clients about ESG is whether an ESG - based approach will negatively impact investment performance,» said Andrew Sweeney, Institutional Portfolio Manager at RBC Global Asset Management Inc. «This and other data from the survey reveal a high level of interest and curiosity about responsible investing, including areas of significant uncertaint
in the U.S. and Europe, the most common question investment consultants are asked by clients about ESG is whether an ESG - based approach will negatively
impact investment
performance,» said Andrew Sweeney, Institutional Portfolio Manager at RBC Global Asset Management Inc. «This and other data from the survey reveal a high level of interest and curiosity about responsible investing, including areas of significant uncertainty.
As a result, we believe it is useful to exclude Starbucks activity to clearly show the
impact Starbucks has had on our financial results historically, to provide insight into the
impact of the expected termination of the Starbucks agreement on our revenues
in the future, to facilitate period - to - period comparisons of our business, and to facilitate comparisons of our
performance to that of other payment processors.
In its trading business, income from its markets business decreased 4 percent to 1.35 billion pounds, as macro income fell 14 percent due to a weaker
performance by its U.S. rates business and the
impact of exiting energy - related commodities.
In a knowledge - based world, where many startups operate, it's not just about «what you do,» but rather «how you do it» that
impacts both corporate and personal
performance.
For our May 2017 panel, we discussed trends
in Catholic investing strategies including
impact, climate change, benchmarking
performance and more.
Despite a perception among some investors that
impact investing necessitates a concessionary return, the Impact Investing Benchmark has exhibited strong performance in several of the vintage years studied as of June 30,
impact investing necessitates a concessionary return, the
Impact Investing Benchmark has exhibited strong performance in several of the vintage years studied as of June 30,
Impact Investing Benchmark has exhibited strong
performance in several of the vintage years studied as of June 30, 2014.
While headwinds from lower business investment continue to
impact Alberta & B.C., survey measures of manufacturing
performance remain significantly above the lows seen
in late - 2015.»
The CNGC, via the CD&A s included
in the Company's annual proxy statements, also already reports to shareholders on an annual basis regarding the relationship between our incentive compensation programs and the Company's ROI
performance and how the Company's ROI
performance may have a meaningful
impact on the amount of compensation our NEOs receive.
The largest
impact can be seen when looking at the relative
performance of U.S. and foreign equities
in relation to the dollar.
Performance of companies
in the financials sector may be adversely
impacted by many factors, including, among others, government regulations, economic conditions, credit rating downgrades, changes
in interest rates, and decreased liquidity
in credit markets.
Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures to assist
in comparing the Company's
performance on a consistent basis for purposes of business decision making by removing the
impact of certain items that management believes do not directly reflect the Company's core operations.
Real Estate — When investing
in real estate companies, property values can fall due to environmental, economic, or other reasons, and changes
in interest rates can negatively
impact the
performance.
As a result of the payment, the
performance of the Fund for periods as of and after August 20, 2013, is expected to be
impacted by the increase
in the Fund's NAV.
Organic Net Sales is a tool intended to assist management
in comparing the Company's
performance on a consistent basis for purposes of business decision making by removing the
impact of certain items that management believes do not directly reflect the Company's core operations.
Written by NCEO founder Corey Rosen, this issue brief discusses as of mid-2016 the extent and growth of employee ownership; survey data on ESOPs and corporate governance as well as ESOPs and executive compensation; research on the effect of ESOPs on corporate
performance; the 2012 shared capitalism study of Great Place to Work applicants; data on employee ownership and employee financial well - being; the NCEO's analysis of data on ESOPs and default rates; trends
in broad - based equity compensation plans; equity compensation and corporate
performance; the
impact of ESOPs and other broad - based plans on unemployment; legislative and regulatory issues for employee ownership; and international developments
in broad - based plans.
Our unconscious minds
impact performance and the manifestation of success
in many ways, including whether we think we're capable of achieving our goals, to how much support we believe we'll get, to even how hard we'll have to work to create the life we dream of.
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;
«We believe that adjusted EBITDA is an important measure of our operating
performance because it allows management, investors and analysts to evaluate and assess our core operating results after removing the
impact of changes
in our capital structure, income - tax status and method of vehicle financing, and other items of a nonoperational nature that affect comparability,» Zipcar said
in its most recent filing.