This potential change in business conditions will impact both those of you who directly own health care stocks and those of you who indirectly hold health care stocks through mutual funds and ETFs.
Communicate
the potential change in your business with your clients.
Also, analyze the financial impact of
potential changes in your business before you make them.»
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.
You never know when you will have that once
in a lifetime big idea that has the
potential to
change the way you do
business or launch the creation of a new
business.
That may all
change by this coming summer, when the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule on two cases that have the
potential to rebalance the scales
in favor of small
businesses.
Chamber members quickly saw the
potential in a publication reaching more than 250,000 businessmen across the country, and
in August 1930 relaunched the newsletter as a publicly available periodical (a
change of name to Canadian
Business would soon follow).
Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated
in the forward - looking statements due to these risks and uncertainties as well as other factors, which include, without limitation: the uncertain timing of, and risks relating to, the executive search process; risks related to the
potential failure of eptinezumab to demonstrate safety and efficacy
in clinical testing; Alder's ability to conduct clinical trials and studies of eptinezumab sufficient to achieve a positive completion; the availability of data at the expected times; the clinical, therapeutic and commercial value of eptinezumab; risks and uncertainties related to regulatory application, review and approval processes and Alder's compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements; risks and uncertainties relating to the manufacture of eptinezumab; Alder's ability to obtain and protect intellectual property rights, and operate without infringing on the intellectual property rights of others; the uncertain timing and level of expenses associated with Alder's development and commercialization activities; the sufficiency of Alder's capital and other resources; market competition;
changes in economic and
business conditions; and other factors discussed under the caption «Risk Factors»
in Alder's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 26, 2018, and is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
This minichain of used - book stores, based
in the metro Washington, D.C., area, could offer a book lover the appealing combination of a
change in lifestyle plus a
business with growth
potential.
On Nov. 15 — the release date of its latest hit — Assassin's Creed: Revelations, Ubisoft co-founder and CEO Yves Guillemot spoke to Canadian
Business staff writer Jeff Beer about how the industry has
changed in the past 25 years, where games and movies will meet and Canada's
potential as a video - game powerhouse.
Additionally,
potential legislative
changes, including activities to repeal or replace,
in whole or
in part, the Health Care Reform Law, creates uncertainty for Humana's
business, and when, or
in what form, such legislative
changes may occur can not be predicted with certainty.
«The world is
changing and we just want to make sure we're following up and we keep up with the
potential innovation
in our
business,» Letellier said.
The budget watchdog also didn't account for
potential changes in behaviour by
business owners to avoid a tax increase.
Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the impact of modifications to our operations and processes; our ability to identify
potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits of such transactions, including with respect to the Merger; the substantial level of government regulation over our
business and the
potential effects of new laws or regulations or
changes in existing laws or regulations; the outcome of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation
in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security of our information technology and other
business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits of the Merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration of the
businesses of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion of management's attention from ongoing
business operations and opportunities during the pendency of the Merger;
potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects on the
businesses as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed
in our most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.cigna.com as well as on Express Scripts» most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.express-scripts.com.
Important factors that may affect the Company's
business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those
in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, increased competition; the Company's ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the Company's ability to differentiate its products from other brands; the consolidation of retail customers; the Company's ability to predict, identify and interpret
changes in consumer preferences and demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue growth
in its key product categories, increase its market share, or add products; an impairment of the carrying value of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility
in commodity, energy and other input costs;
changes in the Company's management team or other key personnel; the Company's inability to realize the anticipated benefits from the Company's cost savings initiatives;
changes in relationships with significant customers and suppliers; execution of the Company's international expansion strategy;
changes in laws and regulations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated
business disruptions; failure to successfully integrate the Company; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from
potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic and political conditions
in the nations
in which the Company operates; the volatility of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility
in the market value of all or a portion of the derivatives that the Company uses; exchange rate fluctuations; disruptions
in information technology networks and systems; the Company's inability to protect intellectual property rights; impacts of natural events
in the locations
in which the Company or its customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness and ability to pay such indebtedness; the Company's dividend payments on its Series A Preferred Stock; tax law
changes or interpretations; pricing actions; and other factors.
32:19 Shel's ability to see possibilities and respond to them
in ways that help
businesses get ahead of
potential issues, take action, and create solutions that help the environment and create social
change.
The two - day conference looks at the technologies driving
change in both
business and society, the progress these technologies can create, and the
potential peril that comes from missteps and unintended consequences.
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;
Blockchain technology has the
potential to drastically
change the way
business is done, mainly
in accounting and contracts.
Important factors that may affect the Company's
business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those
in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, operating
in a highly competitive industry;
changes in the retail landscape or the loss of key retail customers; the Company's ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the impacts of the Company's international operations; the Company's ability to leverage its brand value; the Company's ability to predict, identify and interpret
changes in consumer preferences and demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue growth
in its key product categories, increase its market share, or add products; an impairment of the carrying value of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility
in commodity, energy and other input costs;
changes in the Company's management team or other key personnel; the Company's ability to realize the anticipated benefits from its cost savings initiatives;
changes in relationships with significant customers and suppliers; the execution of the Company's international expansion strategy; tax law
changes or interpretations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated
business disruptions; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from
potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic and political conditions
in the United States and
in various other nations
in which we operate; the volatility of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility
in the market value of all or a portion of the derivatives we use; exchange rate fluctuations; risks associated with information technology and systems, including service interruptions, misappropriation of data or breaches of security; the Company's ability to protect intellectual property rights; impacts of natural events
in the locations
in which we or the Company's customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness and ability to pay such indebtedness; the Company's ownership structure; the impact of future sales of its common stock
in the public markets; the Company's ability to continue to pay a regular dividend;
changes in laws and regulations; restatements of the Company's consolidated financial statements; and other factors.
Important factors that may affect the Company's
business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those
in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, increased competition; the Company's ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the Company's ability to differentiate its products from other brands; the consolidation of retail customers; the Company's ability to predict, identify and interpret
changes in consumer preferences and demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue growth
in its key product categories, increase its market share or add products; an impairment of the carrying value of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility
in commodity, energy and other input costs;
changes in the Company's management team or other key personnel; the Company's inability to realize the anticipated benefits from the Company's cost savings initiatives;
changes in relationships with significant customers and suppliers; execution of the Company's international expansion strategy;
changes in laws and regulations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated
business disruptions; failure to successfully integrate the
business and operations of the Company
in the expected time frame; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from
potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic and political conditions
in the nations
in which the Company operates; the volatility of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility
in the market value of all or a portion of the derivatives that the Company uses; exchange rate fluctuations; risks associated with information technology and systems, including service interruptions, misappropriation of data or breaches of security; the Company's inability to protect intellectual property rights; impacts of natural events
in the locations
in which the Company or its customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness and ability to pay such indebtedness; tax law
changes or interpretations; and other factors.
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 ® World ™; risks related to the collection, storage, transmission, use and disclosure of confidential and personal information; BlackBerry's ability to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance on suppliers of functional components for its products and risks relating to its supply chain; BlackBerry's ability to obtain rights to use software or components supplied by third parties; BlackBerry's ability to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related to government regulations, including regulations relating to encryption technology; BlackBerry's ability to continue to adapt to recent board and management
changes and headcount reductions; reliance on strategic alliances with third - party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; BlackBerry's reliance on third - party manufacturers;
potential defects and vulnerabilities
in BlackBerry's products; risks related to litigation, including litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's practice of providing forward - looking guidance;
potential charges relating to the impairment of intangible assets recorded on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks as a result of actions of activist shareholders; government regulation of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related to economic and geopolitical conditions; risks associated with acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and difficulties
in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological
changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry.
Bitcoin and blockchain have the
potential to bring about a fundamental
change in the way we do
business.
In China, officials and experts are warning Chinese companies that do business in Australia of potential changes in policy, as China - Australia relations have worsene
In China, officials and experts are warning Chinese companies that do
business in Australia of potential changes in policy, as China - Australia relations have worsene
in Australia of
potential changes in policy, as China - Australia relations have worsene
in policy, as China - Australia relations have worsened.
Radical new energy
business models are now
in prospect, with the
potential to lead to a step -
change in overall energy productivity.7
Changes in monetary policy might not do much to raise the economy's «long - term» growth
potential, but they certainly affect output and employment over the course of the
business cycle.
«We are the first
business in the world to have launched an SMS platform that enables farmers to access tailored information sourced sustainably — and with the
potential to scale — from within the farming community itself, so that they can increase resilience to climate
change, increase crop yield and improve their livelihoods whether or not they are online.»
Time for some brutal honesty... this team, as it stands, is
in no better position to compete next season than they were 12 months ago, minus the fact that some fans have been easily snowed by the acquisition of Lacazette, the free transfer LB and the release of Sanogo... if you look at the facts carefully you will see a team that still has far more questions than answers... to better show what I mean by this statement I will briefly discuss the current state of affairs on a position - by - position basis...
in goal we have 4
potential candidates, but
in reality we have only 1 option with any real future and somehow he's the only one we have actively tried to get rid of for years because he and his father were a little too involved on social media and he got caught smoking (funny how people still defend Wiltshire under the same and far worse circumstances)... you would think we would want to keep any goaltender that Juventus had interest
in, as they seem to have a pretty good history when it comes to that position... as far as the defenders on our current roster there are only a few individuals whom have the skill and / or youth worthy of our time and / or investment, as such we should get rid of anyone who doesn't meet those simple requirements, which means we should get rid of DeBouchy, Gibbs, Gabriel, Mertz and loan out Chambers to see if last seasons foray with Middlesborough was an anomaly or a prediction of things to come... some fans have lamented wildly about the return of Mertz to the starting lineup due to his FA Cup performance but these sort of pie
in the sky meanderings are indicative of what's wrong with this club and it's wishy - washy fan - base...
in addition to these moves the club should aggressively pursue the acquisition of dominant and mobile CB to stabilize an all too fragile defensive group that has self - destructed on numerous occasions over the past 5 seasons... moving forward and building on our need to re-establish our once dominant presence throughout the middle of the park we need to target a CDM then do whatever it takes to get that player into the fold without any of the usual nickel and diming we have become famous for (this kind of ruthless haggling has cost us numerous special players and certainly can't help make the player
in question feel good about the way their future
potential employer feels about them)...
in order for us to become dominant again we need to be strong up the middle again from Goalkeeper to CB to DM to ACM to striker, like we did
in our most glorious years before and during Wenger's reign... with this
in mind, if we want Ozil to be that dominant attacking midfielder we can't keep leaving him exposed to constant ridicule about his lack of defensive prowess and provide him with the proper players
in the final third... he was never a good defensive player
in Real or with the German National squad and they certainly didn't suffer as a result of his presence on the pitch... as for the rest of the midfield the blame falls squarely
in the hands of Wenger and Gazidis, the fact that Ramsey, Ox, Sanchez and even Ozil were allowed to regularly start when none of the aforementioned had more than a year left under contract is criminal for a club of this size and financial might... the fact that we could find money for Walcott and Xhaka, who weren't even guaranteed starters, means that our whole
business model needs a complete overhaul... for me it's time to get rid of some serious deadweight, even if it means selling them below what you believe their market value is just to simply right this ship and
change the stagnant culture that currently exists... this means saying goodbye to Wiltshire, Elneny, Carzola, Walcott and Ramsey... everyone, minus Elneny, have spent just as much time on the training table as on the field of play, which would be manageable if they weren't so inconsistent from a performance standpoint (excluding Carzola, who is like the recent version of Rosicky — too bad, both will be deeply missed)...
in their places we need to bring
in some proven performers with no history of injuries... up front, although I do like the possibilities that a player like Lacazette presents, the fact that we had to wait so many years to acquire some true quality at the striker position falls once again squarely at the feet of Wenger... this issue highlights the ultimate scam being perpetrated by this club since the arrival of Kroenke: pretend your a small market club when it comes to making purchases but milk your fans like a big market club when it comes to ticket prices and merchandising... I believe the reason why Wenger hasn't pursued someone of Henry's quality, minus a fairly inexpensive RVP, was that he knew that they would demand players of a similar ilk to be brought on board and that wasn't possible when the
business model was that of a «selling» club... does it really make sense that we could only make a cheeky bid for Suarez, or that we couldn't get Higuain over the line when he was being offered up for half the price he eventually went to Juve for, or that we've only paid any interest to strikers who were clearly not going to press their current teams to let them go to Arsenal like Benzema or Cavani... just part of the facade that finally came crashing down when Sanchez finally called their bluff... the fact remains that no one wants to win more than Sanchez, including Wenger, and although I don't agree with everything that he has done off the field, I would much rather have Alexis front and center than a manager who has clearly bought into the Kroenke model
in large part due to the fact that his enormous ego suggests that only he could accomplish great things without breaking the bank... unfortunately that isn't possible anymore as the game has
changed quite dramatically
in the last 15 years, which has left a largely complacent and complicit Wenger on the outside looking
in... so don't blame those players who demanded more and were left wanting... don't blame those fans who have tried desperately to raise awareness for several years when cracks began to appear... place the blame at the feet of those who were well aware all along of the
potential pitfalls of just such a plan but continued to follow it even when it was no longer a financial necessity, like it ever really was...
In addition to a legislative agenda now in peril over potential dysfunction, the governor will be answering fresh questions about the way Albany does business and what, if anything, he can do to change the public's perception of the Capito
In addition to a legislative agenda now
in peril over potential dysfunction, the governor will be answering fresh questions about the way Albany does business and what, if anything, he can do to change the public's perception of the Capito
in peril over
potential dysfunction, the governor will be answering fresh questions about the way Albany does
business and what, if anything, he can do to
change the public's perception of the Capitol.
GE will be able to implement the results of this work throughout their international aero - engine
business and therefore this work, besides resulting
in scientific publications
in leading journals, also has the
potential to deliver a significant
change to global aviation.
«There may be opportunities for a
business to come
in and solve an environmental problem and tap some profit
potential as a way of driving a
change, as opposed to having all the solutions funded by philanthropies or forced by government regulations,» Gaines says.
In a world where
business headlines are dominated by frivolous, money - losing apps that command astounding valuations, I'm proud to be creating a
business that has the
potential to actually
change millions of lives.
Changes to School
Business Management Qualifications The School
Business Management (SBM) programmes run by the National College for Teaching and Leadership (NCTL) have been instrumental
in developing the skills and leadership
potential of the profession, training over 11,500 since their introduction
in 2002.
In addition, business leaders committed to change their hiring practices so that a potential employee's academic transcript is considered in the hiring decision, and to give high priority to the quality of a state's standards when locating or expanding their businesse
In addition,
business leaders committed to
change their hiring practices so that a
potential employee's academic transcript is considered
in the hiring decision, and to give high priority to the quality of a state's standards when locating or expanding their businesse
in the hiring decision, and to give high priority to the quality of a state's standards when locating or expanding their
businesses.
We now have iPads
in classrooms that will not only improve it, but it has the
potential to
change the
business of learning
in schools.
Risks and uncertainties include without limitation the effect of competitive and economic factors, and the Company's reaction to those factors, on consumer and
business buying decisions with respect to the Company's products; continued competitive pressures
in the marketplace; the ability of the Company to deliver to the marketplace and stimulate customer demand for new programs, products, and technological innovations on a timely basis; the effect that product introductions and transitions,
changes in product pricing or mix, and / or increases
in component costs could have on the Company's gross margin; the inventory risk associated with the Company's need to order or commit to order product components
in advance of customer orders; the continued availability on acceptable terms, or at all, of certain components and services essential to the Company's
business currently obtained by the Company from sole or limited sources; the effect that the Company's dependency on manufacturing and logistics services provided by third parties may have on the quality, quantity or cost of products manufactured or services rendered; risks associated with the Company's international operations; the Company's reliance on third - party intellectual property and digital content; the
potential impact of a finding that the Company has infringed on the intellectual property rights of others; the Company's dependency on the performance of distributors, carriers and other resellers of the Company's products; the effect that product and service quality problems could have on the Company's sales and operating profits; the continued service and availability of key executives and employees; war, terrorism, public health issues, natural disasters, and other circumstances that could disrupt supply, delivery, or demand of products; and unfavorable results of other legal proceedings.
Such statements reflect the current views of Barnes & Noble with respect to future events, the outcome of which is subject to certain risks, including, among others, the general economic environment and consumer spending patterns, decreased consumer demand for Barnes & Noble's products, low growth or declining sales and net income due to various factors, possible disruptions
in Barnes & Noble's computer systems, telephone systems or supply chain, possible risks associated with data privacy, information security and intellectual property, possible work stoppages or increases
in labor costs, possible increases
in shipping rates or interruptions
in shipping service, effects of competition, possible risks that inventory
in channels of distribution may be larger than able to be sold, possible risks associated with
changes in the strategic direction of the device
business, including possible reduction
in sales of content, accessories and other merchandise and other adverse financial impacts, possible risk that component parts will be rendered obsolete or otherwise not be able to be effectively utilized
in devices to be sold, possible risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, possible risk that returns from consumers or channels of distribution may be greater than estimated, the risk that digital sales growth is less than expectations and the risk that it does not exceed the rate of investment spend, higher - than - anticipated store closing or relocation costs, higher interest rates, the performance of Barnes & Noble's online, digital and other initiatives, the success of Barnes & Noble's strategic investments, unanticipated increases
in merchandise, component or occupancy costs, unanticipated adverse litigation results or effects, product and component shortages, the
potential adverse impact on the Company's
businesses resulting from the Company's prior reviews of strategic alternatives and the
potential separation of the Company's
businesses, the risk that the transactions with Microsoft and Pearson do not achieve the expected benefits for the parties or impose costs on the Company
in excess of what the Company anticipates, including the risk that NOOK Media's applications are not commercially successful or that the expected distribution of those applications is not achieved, risks associated with the international expansion contemplated by the relationship with Microsoft, including that it is not successful or is delayed, the risk that NOOK Media is not able to perform its obligations under the Microsoft and Pearson commercial agreements and the consequences thereof, risks associated with the restatement contained
in, the delayed filing of, and the material weakness
in internal controls described
in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, risks associated with the SEC investigation disclosed
in the quarterly report on Form 10 - Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 26, 2013, risks associated with the ongoing efforts to rationalize the NOOK
business and the expected costs and benefits of such efforts and associated risks and other factors which may be outside of Barnes & Noble's control, including those factors discussed
in detail
in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,»
in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, and
in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with the SEC.
Such statements reflect the current views of Barnes & Noble with respect to future events, the outcome of which is subject to certain risks, including, among others, the effect of the proposed separation of NOOK Media, the general economic environment and consumer spending patterns, decreased consumer demand for Barnes & Noble's products, low growth or declining sales and net income due to various factors, possible disruptions
in Barnes & Noble's computer systems, telephone systems or supply chain, possible risks associated with data privacy, information security and intellectual property, possible work stoppages or increases
in labor costs, possible increases
in shipping rates or interruptions
in shipping service, effects of competition, possible risks that inventory
in channels of distribution may be larger than able to be sold, possible risks associated with
changes in the strategic direction of the device
business, including possible reduction
in sales of content, accessories and other merchandise and other adverse financial impacts, possible risk that component parts will be rendered obsolete or otherwise not be able to be effectively utilized
in devices to be sold, possible risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, possible risk that returns from consumers or channels of distribution may be greater than estimated, the risk that digital sales growth is less than expectations and the risk that it does not exceed the rate of investment spend, higher - than - anticipated store closing or relocation costs, higher interest rates, the performance of Barnes & Noble's online, digital and other initiatives, the success of Barnes & Noble's strategic investments, unanticipated increases
in merchandise, component or occupancy costs, unanticipated adverse litigation results or effects, product and component shortages, risks associated with the commercial agreement with Samsung, the
potential adverse impact on the Company's
businesses resulting from the Company's prior reviews of strategic alternatives and the
potential separation of the Company's
businesses (including with respect to the timing of the completion thereof), the risk that the transactions with Pearson and Samsung do not achieve the expected benefits for the parties or impose costs on the Company
in excess of what the Company anticipates, including the risk that NOOK Media's applications are not commercially successful or that the expected distribution of those applications is not achieved, risks associated with the international expansion previously undertaken, including any risks associated with a reduction of international operations following termination of the Microsoft commercial agreement, the risk that NOOK Media is not able to perform its obligations under the Pearson and Samsung commercial agreements and the consequences thereof, the risks associated with the termination of Microsoft commercial agreement, including
potential customer losses, risks associated with the restatement contained
in, the delayed filing of, and the material weakness
in internal controls described
in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, risks associated with the SEC investigation disclosed
in the quarterly report on Form 10 - Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 26, 2013, risks associated with the ongoing efforts to rationalize the NOOK
business and the expected costs and benefits of such efforts and associated risks and other factors which may be outside of Barnes & Noble's control, including those factors discussed
in detail
in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,»
in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended May 3, 2014, and
in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with the SEC.
Benefiting from undervalued international companies experiencing positive
change International companies: The fund invests
in international large and midsize companies to benefit from
business opportunities outside the United States.A value strategy: The fund focuses on companies whose stocks are priced below their long - term
potential, and where there may be a catalyst for positive
change.Building competitive portfolios: The portfolio manager uses fundamental research as the cornerstone of the investment process.
-- Perhaps it's simply misunderstood — investors may simply not grasp a company's management /
business / strategy have
changed in a major way, or they under / over-estimate the
potential impact (for example) of some litigation or regulatory action.
One of the principal
changes we made to our investment strategy during the year was to prioritize searching for
businesses that can double
in size
in the next 5 years (i.e., compound machines) instead of searching for investments that have the
potential to double
in value
in the next 5 years (i.e., opportunistic investments).
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The prominence of climate risk and policy
in the minds of
business leaders is reflected
in the World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2016, which found that the risk with the greatest
potential impact is a failure of climate
change mitigation and adaptation.
To realize its full
potential in tackling climate
change,
business must work with government to create the right regulatory framework.
Recently there has been media interest
in how large corporations like ExxonMobil address the
potential for new regulations addressing climate
change risk when drawing up future
business plans.
In the meantime, companies can balance the potential liability of their fossil - fuel products, e.g. coal or gas, with climate change initiatives in other parts of their business which produce «carbon credits»
In the meantime, companies can balance the
potential liability of their fossil - fuel products, e.g. coal or gas, with climate
change initiatives
in other parts of their business which produce «carbon credits»
in other parts of their
business which produce «carbon credits».
As well as advising partners on the risks and opportunities associated with climate
change, he has authored Getting to Zero: Defining Corporate Carbon Neutrality, which explores a number of the claims of carbon or climate neutrality that have been made so far and makes a series of recommendations about what should lie behind any such declaration, and Making Sense of the Low Carbon Economy, which provides an accessible overview of the drivers behind the low carbon economy and explores the
potential implications for
business in the UK.
clean energy innovation improving consumer choice and affordability more efficient use of energy deeper penetration of renewable energy resources wider deployment of «distributed» energy resources micro grids roof - top solar on - site power supplies and storage promote markets advanced energy management enhance demand elasticity and efficiencies empower customers more choice 50 % of its electricity from renewable resources by 2030
business as usual bad public policy clean energy's economic and environmental
potential the power industry was headed for trouble rising utility bills growing customer dissatisfaction socially unjust clean energy economy haves - and - have - nots
change in culture
business model for the whole system moves the electric industry away from a monopoly, top - down and incentive driven system governed by the market emphasizes distributed energy a distributed system platform market exchange microgrids solar energy efficiency distributed energy resources compete to serve the grid pro-consumer pro-innovation markets - based more affordable resilient capital efficiencies encouraging more distributed energy demand response energy efficiency
Spearheaded by Bank of England Governor Mark Carney (also the head of the FSB) and the former New York mayor and United Nations special envoy on climate
change, Michael Bloomberg, the TCFD recommends that companies across all sectors describe the
potential impacts of global warming
in line with a 2 degrees Celsius scenario on their
business, strategy and financial planning.