Sentences with phrase «planned pension cuts»

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.

Fees paid to outside advisers and fund managers have dragged down many pension plans» performance — which is one reason Teachers cuts outsiders out of its process.

There is a great debate to be had on whether a corporate tax cut would be better for Ontarians than, say, the Liberal pension plan (which has its own problems).

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.

Shindler and Trapani were also able to cut their taxes by channeling profits into pension plans and funding the tax - advantaged vehicles mentioned above.

The bankrupt island's federal oversight board certified plans that include cuts to pensions and other austerity measures.

Controversial reforms Greece promised to pass into law by Wednesday include reforming the VAT system, overhauling pensions and signing up to plans that ensure immediate spending cuts in the event of breaching creditor - mandated budget targets.

2015.04.30 RBC Investor & Treasury Services Quarterly Survey: Global equities drive pension returns in Q1 During a quarter that featured falling oil prices, a Bank of Canada rate cut and uneven global economic data, Canadian pension plans generated positive returns for the seventh consecutive quarter...

During a quarter that featured falling oil prices, a Bank of Canada rate cut and uneven global economic data, Canadian pension plans generated positive returns for the seventh consecutive quarter...

Moreover, during its recent analyst meeting, management disclosed that it would have to borrow money to fund a $ 6 billion contribution to its pension plans next year, as well as cut its 2018 capex by 26 %.

The 401 (k) was originally developed as a supplement to traditional defined - contribution (pension) plans, but company cost - cutting over the years means that the 401 (k) has become one of the primary ways Americans save for retirement.

Eroding pension plans by shifting risk onto vulnerable employees and retirees with limited ability to absorb income cuts is quite in keeping with the Harper government's determination to lower the boom on public sector workers and improve the profitability of their corporate friends in the private sector.

Recent measures such as changes to the Canada Pension Plan, the rollback of planned cuts to Employment Insurance premiums, the introduction of carbon levies and cap - and - trade programs, and significant minimum wage hikes in Ontario and Alberta have a cumulative impact on investment returns and business competitiveness.

The city of 300,000 plans to cut payments to bondholders while leaving intact pension obligations to public workers and retirees.

Communities across Illinois are being forced to cut local services and raise taxes to afford their pension payments, putting residents who rely on local government services at risk because of the inherent failures of defined - benefit plans.

«While we welcome the decision to end the arbitrary retirement age, raising the state pension age over this short timescale is clearly driven by a desire to cut spending rather than a planned approach to introducing more flexible retirement,» he said.

Cuomo did call for some things that will be unpopular with public employee unions (freezing pay, creating a Tier VI in the pension fund, reducing the size of state government — a move that will undoubtedly necessitate job cuts, but he makes no mention of that I can find in «The New NY Agenda: A Plan for Action»).

The government is facing a tough battle to pass many of its budget measures, with Labor, the Greens and crossbenchers attacking plans to impose a $ 7 GP co-payment, cut health and education spending, and change the indexation of pensions.

Speaking at an event in London, shadow work and pension secretary Liam Byrne argued that many of the government's planned welfare cuts will cost more than they save.

As Tory election strategist he is keen to make political ground over Labour's inclusion of the pension in the welfare cut, because it allows the party to highlight how the opposition plans to cut the basic state pension in real terms.

Those issues ranged from a plan to cut taxes for the struggling Vernon Downs harness track in central New York to the proposal to put more speed cameras around New York City schools and legislation related to those who qualify for enhanced accidental disability pension benefits in New York City.

(CNN)- Gov. Chris Christie will cut planned pension payments for state employees by almost $ 2.5 billion over the next two fiscal years, the New Jersey Republican announced Tuesday.

That realisation lent an apocalyptic tinge to events this week, as union members met in London to plan a «mass movement» against cuts — a movement which would kick off with a nationwide strike over public sector pensions.

«That's why I've voted over 175 against tax increases, passed a plan to strip convicted politicians of their pensions, delivered a $ 4 billion middle class tax cut, and fought for an additional $ 20 million in funding for South Shore schools.

Speaking after today's (27) meeting with ministers over the government's plans to cut public sector pensions, Public and Commercial Services union general secretary Mark Serwotka said.

Senior elected representatives of the Public and Commercial Services union, by far the largest union in the civil service, today (11) confirmed a rejection of the government's planned cuts to public sector pensions.

(CNN)- Sen. Patty Murray, co-crafter of the bipartisan budget agreement and member of the veterans affair committee, said Wednesday cuts to pension benefits for some military veterans under the spending plan was a part of a compromise to avoid billions in cuts to the defense industry.

Labour's shadow work and pensions secretary Rachel Reeves said millions of working families would lose money if the reports were true and urged Cameron to «come clean with the public about their plans to cut child benefit and child tax credits».

The Tory rebel, who resigned as work and pensions minister over the ex-Chancellor's budget, is speaking out publicly against the planned cut to Universal Credit, which he says will cost three million people more than # 1,000 a year each.

The government is also under pressure over the possible impact on family budgets of changes to welfare, following reports that Iain Duncan Smith, the work and pensions secretary, is looking at plans to cut child benefit.

The party is planning to campaign against the CGT cuts in the coming weeks to apply more pressure on the chancellor following Iain Duncan Smith's shock resignation as work and pensions secretary, when he branded Osborne's budget «deeply unfair», triggering the scrapping of the disability benefit cuts.

But when Maturo indicated in 2010 that he planned to run for mayor again, he received a letter from an official in the state comptroller's office saying that if Maturo were to become mayor again, his pension payments would be cut off while he was in office — under a revised interpretation of the law.

That this House declines to give a Second Reading to the Welfare Benefits Up - rating Bill because it fails to address the reasons why the cost of benefits is exceeding the Government's plans; notes that the Resolution Foundation has calculated that 68 per cent of households affected by these measures are in work and that figures from the Institute for Fiscal Studies show that all the measures announced in the Autumn Statement, including those in the Bill, will mean a single - earner family with children on average will be # 534 worse off by 2015; further notes that the Bill does not include anything to remedy the deficiencies in the Government's work programme or the slipped timetable for universal credit; believes that a comprehensive plan to reduce the benefits bill must include measures to create economic growth and help the 129,400 adults over the age of 25 out of work for 24 months or more, but that the Bill does not do so; further believes that the Bill should introduce a compulsory jobs guarantee, which would give long - term unemployed adults a job they would have to take up or lose benefits, funded by limiting tax relief on pension contributions for people earning over # 150,000 to 20 per cent; and further believes that the proposals in the Bill are unfair when the additional rate of income tax is being reduced, which will result in those earning over a million pounds per year receiving an average tax cut of over # 100,000 a year.

Pensioners in final salary pension schemes could find their benefits cut under new plans put forward by the government on Monday.

Francisco Moya, seen here on Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, announced Thursday plans to file legislation that would cut ties between the New York pension fund and companies that would profit financially from President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement agenda.

The WFP wanted to endorse Cuomo, the Democrat and favorite, in order to rack up the necessary votes in November; Cuomo wouldn't accept the endorsement unless the WFP swallowed his budget - cutting agenda, a plan that could chop the pay and pensions of the unionized public employees who make up the WFP membership.

While the plan called for a cut of 5.5 percent to education, dropping per - pupil funding by $ 550, funding limits could be offset at the district level by increased employee contributions to health care and pension programs, and by giving local school districts other tools such as wage freezes and adjustments in salary schedules.

Despite years of fully funding its share of the teacher - pension plan, the proportion of the St. Louis district's budget tied up in paying benefits for its teachers now makes up about 10 percent — a factor that, coupled with other rising costs, is fueling ongoing cuts in this beleaguered district.

In a Pew Research Center poll this month, 47 percent of respondents said their states should cut pension plans for government employees, which made it the most popular option on the table.»

Those ideas are not popular with Republican lawmakers, who control both chambers of the state legislature and want to cut costs by overhauling public pension plans before considering new taxes.

At the end of last week, police pepper sprayed members of the Puerto Rican teachers union (FMPR) as they protested against the Fiscal Oversight Board's plan to close nearly another 300 schools, lay off thousands of teachers, cut their pensions, and impose charter schools.

A controversial reform measure headed for the 2016 ballot could cut public pension costs by giving taxpayers a say on retirement plans — but it could upend collective bargaining in the process, according to several analyses.

Recent pension reforms, focused mainly on cutting costs, generally make this situation worse and force new teachers to work even longer before they benefit from their pension plans.

The details were daunting: the budget deficit was projected to reach nearly half a billion dollars in three years; a district audit showed LA Unified debt outstripped assets by $ 4.2 billion; unfunded pensions topped $ 13 billion and have more than doubled since 2005; per - pupil funding had doubled but the district still faces financial crisis; and plans for a turnaround included boosting enrollment but not cutting staff.

It's not too late, but Louisiana must reform its teacher pension plan as well as its funding policy to prevent further cuts and preserve the financial health and security of its communities.

The Canada Pension Plan cut its Canadian equity holdings to 5.4 % from 8.4 %, and the Caisse de Depot's allocation fell from 12.6 % to 9.0 %.

Conservatives: Introduce a «tax lock» plan to prohibit federal income tax and sales tax hikes along with increases to payroll taxes such as EI premiums for the next four years; cut EI premiums in 2017 from $ 1.88 to $ 1.49 per $ 100; phase in a new $ 2,000 Single Seniors Tax Credit, providing tax relief of up to $ 300 a year for seniors with pensions starting in January 2017; increase the Child Care Expense Deduction by $ 1,000 for children under age 7 to $ 8,000, to $ 5,000 for kids ages 7 to 16 and to $ 11,000 for children with disabilities.

To avoid this significant cut in a pension payout, the employee must have the pension administrator transfer the funds directly to an IRA, or another employer - sponsored plan, within 60 days.

Smaller qualifying businesses can cut their taxes by up to $ 500 by claiming the Credit for Small Employer Pension Plan Startup Costs.

Aside from the bankruptcy of a plan sponsor, the benefits of someone being paid their pension can't be cut.