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.
Why should someone choose natural skin care
products over the products offered at both drugstores and high - end cosmetics counters?
Not exact matches
The company, which started out primarily as a flash - sales site for high - end women's fashion, has diversified its
product offerings
over the past few years to include houseware items and travel packages.
It took being «beaten
over the head» with such offers — providing undeniable evidence of «
product - market fit» — but by October 2012, she had founded her second company.
I've learned a lot about webinars from Jason Fladlien, who's done
over $ 100 million in webinar sales without ever having his own
product to sell.
As the fight
over the Keystone XL pipeline dragged on, trains served as a Plan B to get
product to refineries.
Nevertheless, this is the ultimate goal — to make your
product or service well - known to a wide audience all
over the world.
The change is likely to be gradual at first, and it's not yet clear which markets will see it after the U.S., but
over time, shoppers will begin to notice star ratings and top reviews on
product pages changing.
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.
Index - tracking
products have taken off
over the past few years, especially in the United States, where the broad S&P 500 index has risen more than 200 % since the market bottom in 2009, aided by the U.S. Federal Reserve's monetary stimulus.
People across the U.S. are planning to boycott Apple and Amazon
products and services on Thursday
over their relationship with the National Rifle Association (NRA).
Time to market is critical, but
over the long haul, if we are to truly deliver an exquisite
product experience that will delight our customers, it's of paramount importance the
product has the right features and superb quality, all implemented in a manner that allows for a positive support experience.
For
over 41 years, our dad made
products for other people.
Peptides in skincare
products help revitalize those proteins, improving skin's resilience
over time.
The hearings showed many senators stumbling
over their own words, asking irrelevant questions, and having Zuckerberg explain basic functions of his
products.
Once you see a real demand for your
product and continue to see traction, you can then take
over the development and maintenance in - house.
In fact, it can account for up to 85 percent of the reason people buy one
product over another, according to the Color Marketing Group, a professional organization for color designers in Alexandria, Va.Color's influence on consumer behavior isn't confined to just merchandise.
From my experience
over the past two years building my startup Dizzle, a mobile app for real - estate agents, I have developed several variations of my
product in hopes of mastering the
product - market fit.
Job creation is projected to slow down
over the next few years due to technological advances in oil sands processing and a slower growth in international demand for oil
products, but the growing demand for base metals is expected to buoy employment opportunities.
Nesi points out that Roar Organic in five months won
over more retailers than his other
products did in three years.
Over the next six months, we'll continue to meet the needs of our present wind customers and develop long - term support solutions for their
products in the field.
They had
over a half - dozen tools and
products that they were paying $ 1,800 a month for, and they weren't using them.
He is also a successful entrepreneur who developed his own
product, had it manufactured in Asia, and sold in
over 500 retail locations in three countries.
In addition to its web business, the company has
over 1 billion users of its mobile chat
products WeChat and QQ.
The two CEOs hope that the changes resulting from the merger will be implemented
over the next couple of years, creating a «dramatic change» for consumers in which the store will be «not just about
products, but also service offerings that can help people on their path to better health.»
«I think our community, the biohacking community, and the
products just totally went
over the heads of the other Sharks on the show.
Manlove, who says he sold
over $ 10 million in cannabis
product as lead salesman at Tradiv, called his roster of clients — cannabis growers, retailers, and manufacturers — and told them he was starting a new business.
With a little research up front, you will find a group of bloggers willing to feature your
product over the course of a few days or weeks.
And: This isn't the typical tech - startup burn rate that will diminish
over time; these aren't startup expenses to hire lots of people, build up sales and marketing, or develop shiny new
products.
The more investors there are vying for a
product, the greater control a company has
over setting the price.
As strange as it may seem, choosing creative, descriptive and memorable names to describe certain colors (such as «sky blue»
over «light blue») can be an important part of making sure the color of the
product achieves its biggest impact.
By recognizing that the marketplace is changing, Volk - Weiss, in response to that change, has built a 120 - person company that he says grew its revenue (from licensing, streaming, and production fees,
product sales, and ad - revenue sharing) more than 100 percent annually
over the past three years — and more than 200 percent
over the past two.
Also, look for ones where the rep can articulate exactly why the client would pick your
product or service
over others.
Their newest paper uses historical data from multiple countries to show that an increase in the ratio of household debt to gross domestic
product over a three - to - four - year period predicts a decline in economic growth.
It's hard in American restaurants and markets, which may devote
over 90 % of their space to packaged and fiberless industrial food
products.
From this loyal following, Figueiras co-founded Ekowarehouse, the world's first online global trade platform for sourcing certified organic
products and is now available in
over 140 countries.
About Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation is a leading global pure - play vacation ownership company, offering a diverse portfolio of quality
products, programs and management expertise with
over 65 resorts.
Julie shares how her persistence, experience and connections enabled her to push her
product into
over 3,500 stores nationwide in 13 months.
The co-founders wanted $ 200,000 for 12.5 percent, but after the other sharks backed out
over concerns about the company's
product and high price, they were left with just O'Leary's offer.
Some might have overpaid for a
product, or maybe they underpaid but
over bought.
The instructor guiding you through it all, Stephan Sorger, has taught for
over a decade at UC Berkeley Extension, previously led
product management and strategy at Oracle and SAP, and is the author of two marketing textbooks.
Match owner IAC / InterActiveCorp (stock down
over 17 % on the announcement) also waded in, with CEO Joey Levin saying Facebook's new dating
product «could be great for U.S. / Russia relationships.»
She posted flyers all
over Hamilton, made goodie baskets full of tea
products and convinced her mom to bake 1,200 shortbread cookies.
I've got
over a thousand dollars of giveaways from Shark Tank - preneurs and other
products and services that can benefit small businesses!
Without this context, choosing one color
over another doesn't make much sense, and there is very little evidence to support that «orange» will universally make people purchase a
product more often than «silver».
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given Pfizer's (pfe) Meridian Medical Technologies unit a warning
over multiple violations at the Brentwood, Mo. manufacturing plant where it makes EpiPen
products for Mylan (myl).
When I took
over managing our
product team, I had our engineers take courses alongside me to get UX certification.
What Casper is trying to understand with all of its tests is how its
products behave
over time, and whether they can stand up to the elements.
But that's not the final word, apparently, because other evidence suggests that brand loyalty is as strong as it's ever been: Fully 77 percent of consumers in one survey, for instance, said they return to the same brands
over and
over again, with 37 percent of them qualifying as «brand loyalists» — the segment of customers who will stay true to a brand even if offered a superior
product from a competitor.
The resulting
products became softer and malleable
over time, like an outfielder's glove, earning Coach a reputation for quality and a loyal clientele.