Sentences with phrase «posed by developments»

Over recent months, the downside risks to inflation posed by developments in the global economy have eased considerably.

At the same time, the risks posed by developments in credit and asset markets have not diminished.

Not exact matches

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.

In response to a question posed by Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland on temporary foreign workers, Jason Kenney, the Minister of Employment and Social Development gave the following response:

The companies represented by Equedia.com are typically development - stage companies that pose a much higher risk to investors.

The main objectives of this Consultation were to analyze globalization and its impact on human rights; to study ethical and theological considerations with regard to globalization; to search for alternative development paradigms; to study the policies of developed nations on development and trade policies in the context of globalization; to gain inputs on the experiences of indigenous people, workers and farmers who are affected by globalization; to consider the response of the Churches to the challenges posed by globalization and to study and identify concerns that the Asian churches can take up in order to address the adverse impact of globalization in the Asian context.

As Leslie Newbigin pointed out, the problems posed for missions by the rise of the younger churches, the end of colonialism, and the development of inter-church aid on a massive scale were questions about the forms and patterns of missionary action.

The field trials were permitted by the Department of Agriculture Bureau of Plant Industry (DA - BPI), the national regulatory authority in the Philippines for crop biotechnology research and development, after establishing that the trials will pose no significant risks to human health and environment.

Launched in 2014, the Cyber Studies Programme's research covers a number of topics arising from the cyber revolution, including the threats posed by cyber-attacks, the development of online voting, and the privacy and security implications of digital identification systems.

The contrast it provided with the self - promotional brochure describing his work at Housing and Urban Development was stark and no doubt deliberate: the glossy color photos of Cuomo the HUD secretary posing with celebrities like Sarah Jessica Parker had been replaced by statistics, tables and footnotes.

That wasn't the case Wednesday, as Gov. Andrew Cuomo's economic development czar Howard Zemsky alternately jousted with, rebutted and generally went head - to - head with lawmakers who posed pointed questions about job creation programs overseen by Empire State Developdevelopment czar Howard Zemsky alternately jousted with, rebutted and generally went head - to - head with lawmakers who posed pointed questions about job creation programs overseen by Empire State DevelopmentDevelopment Corp..

The traditional ruler who commended Governor Aregbesola for repositioning the state to the path of greatness among its peers in spite the challenges posed by the present economic situation, said Aregbesola has proven his weight as a true leader whose passion for development of his state can never be distorted.

«We have been working for three years to develop a better research model of brain development, and it's fortunate we can now use this one to shed light on the major public health crisis posed by Zika infections,» says Hongjun Song, Ph.D., professor of neurology and neuroscience at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine's Institute for Cell Engineering.

Vaccine Research KNIH focuses on the research on vaccine development to address the threats posed by pandemic infectious diseases and bioterrorism.

The United States should take a number of steps to mitigate bioterrorism and other threats that could be posed by new technologies enabling development of man - made microorganisms, a recently established U.S. government panel said in a report made public today.

Public interest in possible health threats posed by EDCs is on the rise, leading to development of federal and state policies designed to regulate or mediate perceived EDC health risk.

The chapter begins with recommendations related to the NSF, NASA, and the DOE, continues with comments on environmental factors affecting observing conditions for astronomy, briefly discusses professional development and the role of professional societies, and concludes with a reply to the questions posed to the committee by the Congress (see the preface).

Kai Greene — The legendary Kai who placed second at Mr. Olympia 2012, 2013 and 2014 is known by his size, his incredible back and leg development as well as his legendary side chest poses that nobody can beat.

Speaking to each other in the Team Ninja offices, Hayashi and Inafune answer questions posed to them by employees regarding the game's setting, how the development is progressing, and what exactly the purpose is regarding the protagonist Yaiba's robotic arm.

Brucker, an alumna of IEP and the development coordinator at Global Nomads Group, explained that she wanted participants to answer questions by walking to one side of the room if they agreed with the question posed, the other side...

Brucker, an alumna of IEP and the development coordinator at Global Nomads Group, explained that she wanted participants to answer questions by walking to one side of the room if they agreed with the question posed, the other side if they disagreed.

Despite the challenges that effective technology integration poses for educators, there is hope in the powerful suggestions provided by preservice teachers and those teachers who continue their professional development through opportunities like the National Writing Project and its regional and state sites across the country.

The researcher posed three questions: 1) how do teacher participants in Arts Integration (AI) professional development describe their experience; 2) how are teacher practices influenced by the program; 3) how are teacher beliefs and self - efficacy influenced by participation in the program?

Automobiles of the World — This months extract from «Automobiles of the World» / Rushmore Lamps — Rushmore and the Shaking Grate by Peter Card / 1926 Foden Steam Wagon — A review of the 6 - ton C - type / The Ford Model A — Henry Ford & the development of the Model A by Paul Ponsel / The Appeal of early — Aston Martins Golden Years that Emptied the Coffers (part one) by A.B. Demaus / Golfer's Coupe — Arnold Beales tells how he carried out this excellent rebuild despite the problems posed / Invictas Commercial Corner — Michael Worthington - Williams explains how a selection of vintage motor cars reflect Sir Noel Macklin's concept of what a car should offer.

The extreme stress test posed by Pikes Peak will give us important feedback that will benefit future development, and it will showcase our products and their technologies.»

Led by Radha Chandra, principal scientist in the Scores business unit at FICO, the FICO analytic development team posed the question: Can alternative data expand credit access?

While it's true that feral cats do pose a threat to endangered birds, the bigger threat comes from a disasterous loss of habitat caused by indiscriminate development.

Elderfield will explore the key questions of stylistic development, change, and continuity in the artist's work posed by the exhibition.

While his profound influence on the development of contemporary art history is undeniable, de Maria's secondary market is limited and uneven — perhaps unsurprising given the logistical challenges posed by his most notable works.

The accompanying catalogue to the exhibition highlights these new developments through a series of thought - provoking questions posed to the artist by notable individuals in fields ranging from the art historical and creative to the spiritual and culinary realms.

Develop and implement adaptive legislation and regulations to ensure that threats to coral reefs are systematically addressed, particularly threats posed by fisheries, tourism and coastal development as determined by established indicators of reef health.

The entwined climate / energy / development challenge is the world's worst problem, with every single facet posing challenges to a species that is mainly «here and now» and with any generation only prodded to powerful action by powerful events.

Participants reaffirmed that the risks posed by ongoing climate change require a strong commitment to mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions, adaptation to unavoidable climate change, and development of low - carbon energy sources, independent of whether climate intervention methods ultimately prove to be safe and feasible....

Promote workforce development by helping to ensure the training of a new generation of competent, experienced public health staff to respond to the health threats posed by climate change.

The reality of historic responsibility, the vast disparity in per capita emissions, the legitimate development needs of countries whose populations struggle with the crisis of poverty and the existential threat posed by climate change must be faced.

The Paris Agreement is the best instrument for addressing threats to development posed by climate change, such as forest fires, extreme weather and more.

The Zero Waste Development and Expansion Act (HR 3237) proposed by Rep. Keith Ellison (MN) would fund infrastructure, technology and community outreach programs that will help prevent waste at the source and fund cost - effective solutions to the challenge posed by waste.

All in all, a number of U.S. fossil - fuel development and export policy positions suggest an administration that is attempting to straddle climate and energy policy in such a way that it wins support on the progressive side for having a proactive domestic climate policy while, in effect, failing to challenge the obstacle to climate change mitigation posed by corporate energy interests and their global ambitions.

HMANA is concerned about the threat posed by industrial wind energy developments to migrating, nesting and wintering raptors.

Earthworks, an NGO dedicated to protecting communities and the environment from the impacts of irresponsible mineral and energy development, stated: «It is more likely the sentence is retribution for Mr. Munkhbayar's long history of challenging environmentally destructive interests than because of any danger posed or law broken by Mr. Munkhbayar and his fellow activists.»

In a notable development, the G20 powers recently launched a joint probe into the global financial risks posed by the potential for fossil fuel companies» so - called «stranded assets» — investments in costly ventures that may never be viable in light of emerging international climate agreements.

Because of the substantial risks to society and nature posed by abrupt changes, this report recommends the development of an Abrupt Change Early Warning System that would allow for the prediction and possible mitigation of such changes before their societal impacts are severe.

«New Canadian oil - sands development is increasingly economically questionable without the additional export capacity that pipelines such as Keystone XL would bring», says Mark Lewis, external research advisor to a report from Carbon Tracker, a think - tank focused on the investment risks posed by excessive fossil fuel extraction.

As an emerging economy, Argentina is well positioned to address the economic, social and development opportunities posed by climate change mitigation.

Several colleagues and I took this approach to help develop content for a presentation on «Using Social Media as a Business Development Tool» at the last LMA conference in April 2011 - that is, we based the direction of the presentation on the questions posed by the members of our group in advance via a discussion we initiated.

The Eversheds Sutherland international trade and renewable energy teams will continue to monitor and report on any further developments regarding the international trade risks posed by the Suniva Section 201 petition and other import relief measures.

How does the judiciary, regulators and legislatures grapple with new questions, issues and nuances posed by technology and technological developments?

In recent developments of the lawsuit posed by several states in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, this argument by the Trump administration seems to have worked against them in the long - term.

ATRA is committed to working with state and local leaders to improve national competitiveness by removing the excessive barriers our civil justice system poses to economic developments and job creation.

There also is sufficient research to conclude that child care does not pose a serious threat to children's relationships with parents or to children's emotional development.1, 2,9 A recent study of preschool centres in England produced somewhat similar results: children who started earlier had somewhat higher levels of anti-social or worried behaviour — an effect reduced but not eliminated by higher quality.17 In the same study, an earlier start in care was not found to affect other social measures (independence and concentration, cooperation and conformity, and peer sociability), but was found to improve cognitive development.