Sentences with phrase «period of a number of years»

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The number of active Corporate VCs — which serve as the investment arms of giant firms and include Intel Capital, Bloomberg Beta and GE Ventures — has grown by 15.5 percent year - over-year between 2011 and 2015, compared to a growth rate of 12.8 percent overall for VCs of any type in the same period, according to data from CB Insights.

Average annual core return on equity over a period is the ratio of: a) the sum of core income less preferred dividends for the periods presented to b) the sum of: 1) the sum of the adjusted average shareholders» equity for all full years in the period presented, and 2) for partial years in the period presented, the number of quarters in that partial year divided by four, multiplied by the adjusted average shareholders» equity of the partial year.

After pulling back on its holiday season hiring in anticipation of weaker sales this year, Macy's (m) said on Friday it will hire another 7,000 temporary workers, citing a strong number of shopper visits so far this Christmas period.

This year, the number was 78,900 for the same period, a decline of 1.7 %, according to the company.

Walmart has its work cut out for itself: the number of unique visitors to its mobile app rose 20 % year over year in October, but Amazon's rose 64 % to 49 million during that period.

The figures reveal that the number of fixed - period exclusions rose by 12 % last year, with permanent exclusions up 15 % year - on - year.

The authors claimed that an «Increasing numbers of academic studies are finding that mental health problems have been soaring among girls over the past 10 - and in particular five - years, coinciding with the period in which young people's use of social media has exploded.»

However, the number of moviegoers during that period dropped to 17.8 million, down nine per cent from the 19.6 million who headed to theatres in the year - earlier period.

Screening isn't completely effective in preventing genetic diseases in children, though a 2008 report showed that the state of Massachusetts was able to reduce the number of babies born with CF by 50 % over four years, compared to the previous four - year period.

In fact, we could already be in a recession (as numbers get revised downward in later periods this would become apparent) or, if not now, than most certainly by Q1 of next year.

The number of angel investment deals for U.S. startups increased 33 percent in the first quarter of 2010, compared with the same period last year, Giga Om reports.

The number of Wi - Fi sensors in use around the world has increased more than 25-fold, compared to the same period last year (Q2 2016).

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.

Of the 50 statistical divisions outside the capital cities, only 15 recorded an increase in the number of small businesses over the five year perioOf the 50 statistical divisions outside the capital cities, only 15 recorded an increase in the number of small businesses over the five year perioof small businesses over the five year period.

Perth's small business count rose by 0.5 per cent over the five year study period, but the number of small businesses in the rest of the state fell by 1.5 per cent.

The company has seen the number of guest it seats grow to more than 2 million people a month, which is a 327 percent year - over-year increase for the period ending in October 2017.

The city also has a fairly large high - growth company density at 191.4 — that's the number of companies out of 100,000 with annual revenues more than $ 2 million (and growing by 20 percent over a three - year period).

In fact, its last quarterly earnings report showed that the number of overall customer «relationships» increased 156,000, a 90 % improvement from the same period last year.

According to recent statistics released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 15.8 million U.S. households — that's 12.7 percent of the total — didn't have enough food to eat at some point last year, the latest period for which numbers are available.

Years spent at Doctors without Borders: 3.5 Postings during that period: 5 (Bangladesh, DRC, Philippines, DRC, Chad) Number of staff Assenheimer supervised in Chad: 110

The number of credit card transactions increased by 4.2 billion at a 6.8 percent Compound Annual Growth (CAGR) over a three - year period.

The headphone manufacturer Skullcandy got 300,000 chatters in its first three months on the platform, triple the number of Twitter followers it had accumulated over a period of two years.

The company's net revenue — that is, the amount it brings in after payments to publishers — is on track to double this year compared to last year, and the number of monthly users has doubled in the same period, McCue said.

At the point the growth began to slow, the multiple would contract, meaning that even if its earnings do grow 600 % in the next few years, if it becomes subject to the law of big numbers - that ever increasing amounts eventually forge their own anchor - the result would be a market capitalization substantially similar to today, leading to no increase in the stock price over a long period of time.

Rogers followed with 9.6 percent and only 437 complaints, which is a dramatic 65 percent decrease in the number of complaints over the same period last year.

The Growth Appreciation Period is the number of years that a business is expected to earn an ROIC greater than WACC on new investments.

Prof. David Ley, the UBC geographer, has said he found a direct correlation over a 25 - year period between Metro Vancouver housing affordability and numbers of foreign newcomers to the area.

The «term» in «term loan» refers to the period of time in which you make payments — typically expressed in either a number of months or a number of years.

In an earlier blog, we examined the forecast errors over the 2006 - 07 to 2011 - 12 period and identified a number of factors that could explain why the «one - year ahead» forecasts were so far off the final outcome.

stock ownership policy under which all executive officers are required to retain 50 % of their after - tax profit shares acquired upon exercise of options or vesting of stock awards for a period of one year following retirement, and all other employees are expected to retain that number of shares while employed by the Company.

«We're a good 25 to 30 years into this more active period; so, we may turn toward a lesser number (of storms).»

Market - Implied Duration of Growth (Growth Appreciation Period) measures the number of years of future profit growth required to justify the current valuation of the stock.

The «2017 Semi-annual Report: China Venture Capital Trend» shows that in the first half of 2017, the number of new startups in China has experienced a sharp downfall of 74 % compared with the same period last year.

We do not have the number of births in the RCT area, so we multiply 5q0 by the under - 5 population (as a proxy for births over a 5 year period) and then divide by 5 to get the deaths per person per year.

With Gildan expected to put up strong numbers again this fall, the company said Mr. Chamandy will sell 2.75 million shares over a period of up to two years.

For instance, Massachusetts saw median rent rise 15 percent in the five - year period, according to census data, while the number of super commuters rose 45 percent.

Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by forward - looking statements based on a number of factors, including, without limitation: (1) risks related to the consummation of the Merger, including the risks that (a) the Merger may not be consummated within the anticipated time period, or at all, (b) the parties may fail to obtain shareholder approval of the Merger Agreement, (c) the parties may fail to secure the termination or expiration of any waiting period applicable under the HSR Act, (d) other conditions to the consummation of the Merger under the Merger Agreement may not be satisfied, (e) all or part of Arby's financing may not become available, and (f) the significant limitations on remedies contained in the Merger Agreement may limit or entirely prevent BWW from specifically enforcing Arby's obligations under the Merger Agreement or recovering damages for any breach by Arby's; (2) the effects that any termination of the Merger Agreement may have on BWW or its business, including the risks that (a) BWW's stock price may decline significantly if the Merger is not completed, (b) the Merger Agreement may be terminated in circumstances requiring BWW to pay Arby's a termination fee of $ 74 million, or (c) the circumstances of the termination, including the possible imposition of a 12 - month tail period during which the termination fee could be payable upon certain subsequent transactions, may have a chilling effect on alternatives to the Merger; (3) the effects that the announcement or pendency of the Merger may have on BWW and its business, including the risks that as a result (a) BWW's business, operating results or stock price may suffer, (b) BWW's current plans and operations may be disrupted, (c) BWW's ability to retain or recruit key employees may be adversely affected, (d) BWW's business relationships (including, customers, franchisees and suppliers) may be adversely affected, or (e) BWW's management's or employees» attention may be diverted from other important matters; (4) the effect of limitations that the Merger Agreement places on BWW's ability to operate its business, return capital to shareholders or engage in alternative transactions; (5) the nature, cost and outcome of pending and future litigation and other legal proceedings, including any such proceedings related to the Merger and instituted against BWW and others; (6) the risk that the Merger and related transactions may involve unexpected costs, liabilities or delays; (7) other economic, business, competitive, legal, regulatory, and / or tax factors; and (8) other factors described under the heading «Risk Factors» in Part I, Item 1A of BWW's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended December 25, 2016, as updated or supplemented by subsequent reports that BWW has filed or files with the SEC.

That's an average of 21.7 incidents and 12.7 fatalities a year, although those numbers were increasing over that period.

... [H] is risk - adjusted returns... have lagged the market over a number of time periods over the trailing 15 years.»

These numbers might not spell all - out trouble if it weren't for Amazon's performance during the same period: The company's electronics and general merchandise business — basically the core of its retail operation — grew 35 percent in North America in the quarter, marking the segment's highest growth rate in several years.

Trend line: Digital health venture fund Rock Health notes in its half - year report that corporate investors outpaced traditional venture funds in terms of the number of deals during the period.

While BinaryMate hosts tools for a number of trade types, some of its best features are its options for high / low trades, 60 - second trades, and trades with longer periods of expiry, up through 1 year.

In contrast, export volumes decreased over this period, despite strong global demand, as capacity and infrastructure constraints and supply disruptions restricted growth; such supply - side factors have hampered exports for a number of years, with resource export volumes now lower than during 2000 (see the chapter entitled «Australia's Resource Exports — Recent Trends and Prospects» in this Statement).

It will be a process of over 10 years, and the total number of tokens minted will be 1bil at the end of the period.

The Ft reports on the sharp increase in the number of wealthy Chinese acquiring UK «golden visas» that give residency in return for investing # 2m or more in assets (they can apply to settle permanently after a period of three years if they invest # 5m and after two years if they invest # 10m).

Engineering construction activity has nearly doubled over the past two years and this upswing is likely to be sustained in the period ahead, with a number of significant road and mining - related projects scheduled for commencement in 2004 (Graph 41).

The Growth Appreciation Period is the number of years that a business is expected to earn a ROIC greater than WACC on new investments.

Over a five - year period (2007 — 2012), the number of women in skilled trades jumped by 66 percent, according to Statistics Canada.

Most homebuyers will want to base their choice of loan and its initial rate period on the number of years they expect to keep the property or the mortgage.

Average first - year producing agent count fell 19 percent to 1,845 agents on Dec. 31, 2017, compared to Dec. 31, 2015, and the number of second - year agents fell 24 percent to 463 agents over the two - year period, CNO Financial said.