The debate will continue over whether protected classes need to be expanded under the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and whether those expansions are worth the legal and
regulatory costs to business associated with 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.
Because
regulatory compliance has a high fixed
cost, small
businesses face a larger per - employee
cost of adhering
to government regulations than big companies.
We found that small
businesses are hit particularly hard by
regulatory compliance, with regulations
costing them over $ 10,000 per employee, 36 % higher than the
cost to larger
businesses.
There are a slew of federal and state
regulatory requirements that can persuade entrepreneurs
to stay small rather than face the increased
costs and oversight associated with a bigger
business.
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.
Dodd - Frank's requirements increased
regulatory and compliance
costs at most banks, including at the smaller regional and community banks that are often the most welcoming
to small -
business owners.
Among the factors that could cause actual results
to differ materially are the following: (1) worldwide economic, political, and capital markets conditions and other factors beyond the Company's control, including natural and other disasters or climate change affecting the operations of the Company or its customers and suppliers; (2) the Company's credit ratings and its
cost of capital; (3) competitive conditions and customer preferences; (4) foreign currency exchange rates and fluctuations in those rates; (5) the timing and market acceptance of new product offerings; (6) the availability and
cost of purchased components, compounds, raw materials and energy (including oil and natural gas and their derivatives) due
to shortages, increased demand or supply interruptions (including those caused by natural and other disasters and other events); (7) the impact of acquisitions, strategic alliances, divestitures, and other unusual events resulting from portfolio management actions and other evolving
business strategies, and possible organizational restructuring; (8) generating fewer productivity improvements than estimated; (9) unanticipated problems or delays with the phased implementation of a global enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, or security breaches and other disruptions
to the Company's information technology infrastructure; (10) financial market risks that may affect the Company's funding obligations under defined benefit pension and postretirement plans; and (11) legal proceedings, including significant developments that could occur in the legal and
regulatory proceedings described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2017, and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10 - Q (the «Reports»).
For example, the expected timing and likelihood of completion of the proposed merger, including the timing, receipt and terms and conditions of any required governmental and
regulatory approvals of the proposed merger that could reduce anticipated benefits or cause the parties
to abandon the transaction, the ability
to successfully integrate the
businesses, the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise
to the termination of the merger agreement, the possibility that Kraft shareholders may not approve the merger agreement, the risk that the parties may not be able
to satisfy the conditions
to the proposed transaction in a timely manner or at all, risks related
to disruption of management time from ongoing
business operations due
to the proposed transaction, the risk that any announcements relating
to the proposed transaction could have adverse effects on the market price of Kraft's common stock, and the risk that the proposed transaction and its announcement could have an adverse effect on the ability of Kraft and Heinz
to retain customers and retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with their suppliers and customers and on their operating results and
businesses generally, problems may arise in successfully integrating the
businesses of the companies, which may result in the combined company not operating as effectively and efficiently as expected, the combined company may be unable
to achieve
cost - cutting synergies or it may take longer than expected
to achieve those synergies, and other factors.
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Forward - looking statements may include, among others, statements concerning our projected adjusted income (loss) from operations outlook for 2018, on both a consolidated and segment basis; projected total revenue growth and global medical customer growth, each over year end 2017; projected growth beyond 2018; projected medical care and operating expense ratios and medical
cost trends; our projected consolidated adjusted tax rate; future financial or operating performance, including our ability
to deliver personalized and innovative solutions for our customers and clients; future growth,
business strategy, strategic or operational initiatives; economic,
regulatory or competitive environments, particularly with respect
to the pace and extent of change in these areas; financing or capital deployment plans and amounts available for future deployment; our prospects for growth in the coming years; the proposed merger (the «Merger») with Express Scripts Holding Company («Express Scripts») and other statements regarding Cigna's future beliefs, expectations, plans, intentions, financial condition or performance.
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.
Other risks and uncertainties include the timing and likelihood of completion of the proposed transactions between ILG and MVW, including the timing, receipt and terms and conditions of any required governmental and
regulatory approvals for the proposed transactions that could reduce anticipated benefits or cause the parties
to abandon the transactions; the possibility that ILG's stockholders may not approve the proposed transactions; the possibility that MVW's stockholders may not approve the proposed transactions; the possibility that the expected synergies and value creation from the proposed transactions will not be realized or will not be realized within the expected time period; the risk that the
businesses of ILG and MVW will not be integrated successfully; disruption from the proposed transactions making it more difficult
to maintain
business and operational relationships; the risk that unexpected
costs will be incurred; the ability
to retain key personnel; the availability of financing; the possibility that the proposed transactions do not close, including due
to the failure
to satisfy the closing conditions; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties.
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.
It remains
to be seen if the plan goes far enough in limiting
regulatory costs so that small
businesses find crowdfunding desirable.
In addition, it is possible that future orders issued by, or enforcement actions initiated by,
regulatory authorities could cause us
to incur substantial
costs or require us
to change our
business practices in a way that could seriously harm our
business.
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.
If you read the response in context, it is not quite as ridiculous as it sounds: Bowden's point seems
to be that the
regulatory burdens that his questioner complained about aren't that important, because the private equity
business is so good that the additional
regulatory costs are easy
to bear, and well worth it
to avoid messing up a good racket.
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.
Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by forward - looking statements based on a number of factors, including, without limitation: (1) risks related
to the consummation of the Merger, including the risks that (a) the Merger may not be consummated within the anticipated time period, or at all, (b) the parties may fail
to obtain shareholder approval of the Merger Agreement, (c) the parties may fail
to secure the termination or expiration of any waiting period applicable under the HSR Act, (d) other conditions
to the consummation of the Merger under the Merger Agreement may not be satisfied, (e) all or part of Arby's financing may not become available, and (f) the significant limitations on remedies contained in the Merger Agreement may limit or entirely prevent BWW from specifically enforcing Arby's obligations under the Merger Agreement or recovering damages for any breach by Arby's; (2) the effects that any termination of the Merger Agreement may have on BWW or its
business, including the risks that (a) BWW's stock price may decline significantly if the Merger is not completed, (b) the Merger Agreement may be terminated in circumstances requiring BWW
to pay Arby's a termination fee of $ 74 million, or (c) the circumstances of the termination, including the possible imposition of a 12 - month tail period during which the termination fee could be payable upon certain subsequent transactions, may have a chilling effect on alternatives
to the Merger; (3) the effects that the announcement or pendency of the Merger may have on BWW and its
business, including the risks that as a result (a) BWW's
business, operating results or stock price may suffer, (b) BWW's current plans and operations may be disrupted, (c) BWW's ability
to retain or recruit key employees may be adversely affected, (d) BWW's
business relationships (including, customers, franchisees and suppliers) may be adversely affected, or (e) BWW's management's or employees» attention may be diverted from other important matters; (4) the effect of limitations that the Merger Agreement places on BWW's ability
to operate its
business, return capital
to shareholders or engage in alternative transactions; (5) the nature,
cost and outcome of pending and future litigation and other legal proceedings, including any such proceedings related
to the Merger and instituted against BWW and others; (6) the risk that the Merger and related transactions may involve unexpected
costs, liabilities or delays; (7) other economic,
business, competitive, legal,
regulatory, and / or tax factors; and (8) other factors described under the heading «Risk Factors» in Part I, Item 1A of BWW's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended December 25, 2016, as updated or supplemented by subsequent reports that BWW has filed or files with the SEC.
Furthermore, our
businesses will become more productive through reduced
regulatory barriers and our manufacturers in the clothing and food sectors (just
to name two) will become more competitive through lowered input
costs.
Deploying that cash in transactions across borders can be a
cost - effective way
to expand their
business and finesse many of the legal and
regulatory issues that often accompany in - country transactions.
We've met our legal and
regulatory requirements, and executed
cost reductions without disruption
to the
business.
Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited
to the impact of: adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other international events; the risks and increased
costs associated with operating internationally; our expansion into and investments in new markets; breaches in data security or other disturbances
to our information technology and other networks; the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; changes in fuel prices and / or other cruise operating
costs; any impairment of our tradenames or goodwill; our hedging strategies; our inability
to obtain adequate insurance coverage; our substantial indebtedness, including the ability
to raise additional capital
to fund our operations, and
to generate the necessary amount of cash
to service our existing debt; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our
business; the significant portion of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability of our creditors
to accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability
to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key markets or globally; our inability
to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel; future changes relating
to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties
to provide hotel management services
to certain ships and certain other services; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; our ability
to keep pace with developments in technology; amendments
to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; changes involving the tax and environmental
regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under «Risk Factors» in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Senate Republicans are touting on Thursday a package of measures designed
to ease burdnes on
business, ranging from reforms
to the state's
regulatory process
to providing relief for small
businesses facing high health - care
costs.
Moreover, the British government is involved in a large number of international organizations that share «best practice» for how markets should be regulated, how different regulations interact, and how much it
costs to do
business across different
regulatory jurisdictions.
The
Regulatory Review and Reform Program has resulted in significant changes
to eliminate unnecessary reporting and paperwork, streamline or clarify
regulatory requirements, and reduce administrative and operational
costs for small and large
businesses, health care providers, and individuals.
«Of course, working closely with Governor Cuomo
to help create jobs, change the
business climate in New York state, and so it's important for me
to work
to continue
to reduce property taxes, help reduce the
regulatory burden, and also
to help reduce energy
costs,» Ritchie said.
I am eager
to begin collaborating with local families,
businesses and elected officials
to take action on my other legislative priorities for 2013, including creating jobs, reducing the size and
cost of state government (e.g.) consolidation of the Thruway Authority within the Department of Transportation,
regulatory reform and making the 2011 middle - class tax cut permanent.
I suppose this is because e-learning is aligned
to business objectives but not learner objectives — i.e.
businesses want
regulatory compliance and reduced
costs, whilst learners want something useful.
OOIDA claimed that a stability control requirement would cause drivers and truck companies
to keep existing vehicles in service longer or even go out of
business due
to the added
costs of stability control and other
regulatory mandates.
Cybersecurity breaches may cause disruptions and impact each Fund's
business operations, potentially resulting in financial losses; interference with each Fund's ability
to calculate its NAV; impediments
to trading; the inability of each Fund, the adviser, and other service providers
to transact
business; violations of applicable privacy and other laws;
regulatory fines, penalties, reputational damage, reimbursement or other compensation
costs, or additional compliance
costs; as well as the inadvertent release of confidential information.
The wrong way is
to unilaterally impose
regulatory costs that put American
businesses at a disadvantage with their competitors abroad — which would simply drive American jobs overseas and increase emissions there.
On July 14, 2011, American Electric Power said it had decided
to table plans
to build the full - scale carbon - capture plant at Mountaineer, saying they did not believe state regulators would let the company recover its
costs by charging customers, thus leaving it no «compelling
regulatory or
business reason
to continue the program.»
«Economic leakage» could occur as
businesses move
to states with lower
regulatory costs, the report said.
The leaked draft of the
regulatory coherence chapter of the Trans Pacific Partnership trade agreement encourages countries joining the pact
to conduct
regulatory impact assessments or RIAs when developing regulations, including environmental measures, which have more than a minimal
cost burden on
business and the economy.
As a closing example of the sloppiness of the Nordhaus and Shellenberger polemic, consider this sentence: «
To be sure, the effort to reduce and stabilize global greenhouse gas emissions will require a major regulatory effort to make sure that everyone is playing by the same rules, provide a stable investment environment for nations and businesses, and increase the cost of fossil fuels relative to cleaner energy sources.&raqu
To be sure, the effort
to reduce and stabilize global greenhouse gas emissions will require a major regulatory effort to make sure that everyone is playing by the same rules, provide a stable investment environment for nations and businesses, and increase the cost of fossil fuels relative to cleaner energy sources.&raqu
to reduce and stabilize global greenhouse gas emissions will require a major
regulatory effort
to make sure that everyone is playing by the same rules, provide a stable investment environment for nations and businesses, and increase the cost of fossil fuels relative to cleaner energy sources.&raqu
to make sure that everyone is playing by the same rules, provide a stable investment environment for nations and
businesses, and increase the
cost of fossil fuels relative
to cleaner energy sources.&raqu
to cleaner energy sources.»
The framework, «created through public - private collaboration, provides a common language
to address and manage cyber risk in a
cost - effective way based on
business needs, without placing additional
regulatory requirements on
businesses.»
«Whether for litigation, investigations or
regulatory requests, Ringtail empowers organizations
to make the most
cost - effective and strategic
business decisions based upon the matter at hand.»
While extraordinary opportunities exist for
businesses in the sector, significant risks — ranging from uncertainty over federal health policy, skyrocketing
costs, and data breaches
to increasing
regulatory scrutiny of fraud, waste, and abuse — remain an ever - present concern.
Our lawyers are cognizant of the difficult challenges
businesses face in connection with the Clean Water Act and other federal and state
regulatory schemes and we work
to manage and mitigate the potential risks and
costs associated with these programs.
For most companies, managing the spiraling
cost and security of data subjected
to litigation,
regulatory requests and investigations has become a critical
business issue.
Cost Reduction The vast majority of data that corporations save and collect for e-discovery — whether in enterprise content management (ECM) systems, line of
business (LOB) applications or other storage repositories — is not relevant
to legal or
regulatory matters.
Organizations rely on FTI Technology
to root out fraud, maintain
regulatory compliance, reduce legal and IT
costs, protect sensitive materials, quickly find facts and harness organizational data
to create
business value.
It's hard
to rationalize the 3X thumbs down of
regulatory reform in the U.S. where most of our population — including small
businesses — can not afford representation due
to its sky - high
cost — the «access
to justice crisis,» and corporate clients are migrating work from law firms, the incumbent provider source.
According
to CNBC, Arkansas currently ranks as the 20th best state for
business, with the second - lowest
cost of doing
business, fifth - lowest
cost of living, 11th best workforce, 20th - best economic climate, 28th - best educated workforce, 31st - best infrastructure, and the 32nd - friendliest
regulatory environment.
«The recent revelations regarding Facebook's actual practices with respect
to user privacy and data security have severely damaged the Company's reputation and imposed significant
costs on it, including
regulatory investigations, lost
business, exposure
to litigation, and other damages,» the complaint runs, before going on
to allege that Facebook sought
to «downplay concerns about access
to user information» and «continued
to assure investors that Facebook maintained effective» internal controls and systems that automatically detected «suspicious activity»».
But it's maybe the consumer - facing
businesses, namely the exchanges, that are most under pressure
to make a decision, given the software development time,
costs and
regulatory burdens that go into supporting any new cryptocurrency with a unique blockchain.
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for controlling
costs; managing enterprise risk; analyzing new
business opportunities; finding ways
to raise capital in a risk - adverse environment; meeting
regulatory requirements; and working with the CEO and Board of Directors
to examine strategic alternatives.
Business Development and Sales Management — Duties & Responsibilities Lead through example with consistent work ethic and professionalism, while performing sales and marketing presentations, overseeing business development functions, and managing / leveraging key business relationships Perform needs - based analyses and situational assessments for clients to position most appropriate product / service, generating increased revenue through improved close ratios as well as referral / repeat customer business Collaborate in all phases of strategic planning with senior - level management and customers, including cost budgeting, pricing strategies, vendor negotiations, revenue projections, and industry competition Provide continuous assessment of key markets and potential clients, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding effective business acquisition strategies, prospecting techniques, client service, pricing, and market trends Identify and utilize talent among team members with focused training, targeted professional recruitment, and the promotion of a performance - based entrepreneurial environment that leverages individual talents for group benefit Install support staff to aid in effective sales, marketing, and client service operations, delegating important tasks and assignments while providing timely follow - up to ensure task completion Address key client queries and resolve them in an expedited manner, promoting sustained revenue growth through client retention, word - of - mouth marketing, and the leveraging of cross-sales opportunities Create and implement marketing and sales strategies and promotional programs, while tracking progress versus established internal and external industry benchmarks with a focus on revenue generation, cost control, networking, and staff success Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of respective products / services and related marketplaces, including pricing and regulatory trends, customer demands, competitor strategies, and industry developments Collaborate effectively with all relevant parties, conveying information in a clear and concise manner while listening effectively to critical input, critiques, suggestions, and guidance Utilize knowledge of various technology - based applications, including ACT, Genesis, Calyx Point, Encompass, DU / LP, and Assetwise Act as a liaison between clients, vendors, sales and support staff, and other members of the executive managem
Business Development and Sales Management — Duties & Responsibilities Lead through example with consistent work ethic and professionalism, while performing sales and marketing presentations, overseeing
business development functions, and managing / leveraging key business relationships Perform needs - based analyses and situational assessments for clients to position most appropriate product / service, generating increased revenue through improved close ratios as well as referral / repeat customer business Collaborate in all phases of strategic planning with senior - level management and customers, including cost budgeting, pricing strategies, vendor negotiations, revenue projections, and industry competition Provide continuous assessment of key markets and potential clients, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding effective business acquisition strategies, prospecting techniques, client service, pricing, and market trends Identify and utilize talent among team members with focused training, targeted professional recruitment, and the promotion of a performance - based entrepreneurial environment that leverages individual talents for group benefit Install support staff to aid in effective sales, marketing, and client service operations, delegating important tasks and assignments while providing timely follow - up to ensure task completion Address key client queries and resolve them in an expedited manner, promoting sustained revenue growth through client retention, word - of - mouth marketing, and the leveraging of cross-sales opportunities Create and implement marketing and sales strategies and promotional programs, while tracking progress versus established internal and external industry benchmarks with a focus on revenue generation, cost control, networking, and staff success Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of respective products / services and related marketplaces, including pricing and regulatory trends, customer demands, competitor strategies, and industry developments Collaborate effectively with all relevant parties, conveying information in a clear and concise manner while listening effectively to critical input, critiques, suggestions, and guidance Utilize knowledge of various technology - based applications, including ACT, Genesis, Calyx Point, Encompass, DU / LP, and Assetwise Act as a liaison between clients, vendors, sales and support staff, and other members of the executive managem
business development functions, and managing / leveraging key
business relationships Perform needs - based analyses and situational assessments for clients to position most appropriate product / service, generating increased revenue through improved close ratios as well as referral / repeat customer business Collaborate in all phases of strategic planning with senior - level management and customers, including cost budgeting, pricing strategies, vendor negotiations, revenue projections, and industry competition Provide continuous assessment of key markets and potential clients, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding effective business acquisition strategies, prospecting techniques, client service, pricing, and market trends Identify and utilize talent among team members with focused training, targeted professional recruitment, and the promotion of a performance - based entrepreneurial environment that leverages individual talents for group benefit Install support staff to aid in effective sales, marketing, and client service operations, delegating important tasks and assignments while providing timely follow - up to ensure task completion Address key client queries and resolve them in an expedited manner, promoting sustained revenue growth through client retention, word - of - mouth marketing, and the leveraging of cross-sales opportunities Create and implement marketing and sales strategies and promotional programs, while tracking progress versus established internal and external industry benchmarks with a focus on revenue generation, cost control, networking, and staff success Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of respective products / services and related marketplaces, including pricing and regulatory trends, customer demands, competitor strategies, and industry developments Collaborate effectively with all relevant parties, conveying information in a clear and concise manner while listening effectively to critical input, critiques, suggestions, and guidance Utilize knowledge of various technology - based applications, including ACT, Genesis, Calyx Point, Encompass, DU / LP, and Assetwise Act as a liaison between clients, vendors, sales and support staff, and other members of the executive managem
business relationships Perform needs - based analyses and situational assessments for clients
to position most appropriate product / service, generating increased revenue through improved close ratios as well as referral / repeat customer
business Collaborate in all phases of strategic planning with senior - level management and customers, including cost budgeting, pricing strategies, vendor negotiations, revenue projections, and industry competition Provide continuous assessment of key markets and potential clients, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding effective business acquisition strategies, prospecting techniques, client service, pricing, and market trends Identify and utilize talent among team members with focused training, targeted professional recruitment, and the promotion of a performance - based entrepreneurial environment that leverages individual talents for group benefit Install support staff to aid in effective sales, marketing, and client service operations, delegating important tasks and assignments while providing timely follow - up to ensure task completion Address key client queries and resolve them in an expedited manner, promoting sustained revenue growth through client retention, word - of - mouth marketing, and the leveraging of cross-sales opportunities Create and implement marketing and sales strategies and promotional programs, while tracking progress versus established internal and external industry benchmarks with a focus on revenue generation, cost control, networking, and staff success Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of respective products / services and related marketplaces, including pricing and regulatory trends, customer demands, competitor strategies, and industry developments Collaborate effectively with all relevant parties, conveying information in a clear and concise manner while listening effectively to critical input, critiques, suggestions, and guidance Utilize knowledge of various technology - based applications, including ACT, Genesis, Calyx Point, Encompass, DU / LP, and Assetwise Act as a liaison between clients, vendors, sales and support staff, and other members of the executive managem
business Collaborate in all phases of strategic planning with senior - level management and customers, including
cost budgeting, pricing strategies, vendor negotiations, revenue projections, and industry competition Provide continuous assessment of key markets and potential clients, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding effective
business acquisition strategies, prospecting techniques, client service, pricing, and market trends Identify and utilize talent among team members with focused training, targeted professional recruitment, and the promotion of a performance - based entrepreneurial environment that leverages individual talents for group benefit Install support staff to aid in effective sales, marketing, and client service operations, delegating important tasks and assignments while providing timely follow - up to ensure task completion Address key client queries and resolve them in an expedited manner, promoting sustained revenue growth through client retention, word - of - mouth marketing, and the leveraging of cross-sales opportunities Create and implement marketing and sales strategies and promotional programs, while tracking progress versus established internal and external industry benchmarks with a focus on revenue generation, cost control, networking, and staff success Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of respective products / services and related marketplaces, including pricing and regulatory trends, customer demands, competitor strategies, and industry developments Collaborate effectively with all relevant parties, conveying information in a clear and concise manner while listening effectively to critical input, critiques, suggestions, and guidance Utilize knowledge of various technology - based applications, including ACT, Genesis, Calyx Point, Encompass, DU / LP, and Assetwise Act as a liaison between clients, vendors, sales and support staff, and other members of the executive managem
business acquisition strategies, prospecting techniques, client service, pricing, and market trends Identify and utilize talent among team members with focused training, targeted professional recruitment, and the promotion of a performance - based entrepreneurial environment that leverages individual talents for group benefit Install support staff
to aid in effective sales, marketing, and client service operations, delegating important tasks and assignments while providing timely follow - up
to ensure task completion Address key client queries and resolve them in an expedited manner, promoting sustained revenue growth through client retention, word - of - mouth marketing, and the leveraging of cross-sales opportunities Create and implement marketing and sales strategies and promotional programs, while tracking progress versus established internal and external industry benchmarks with a focus on revenue generation,
cost control, networking, and staff success Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of respective products / services and related marketplaces, including pricing and
regulatory trends, customer demands, competitor strategies, and industry developments Collaborate effectively with all relevant parties, conveying information in a clear and concise manner while listening effectively
to critical input, critiques, suggestions, and guidance Utilize knowledge of various technology - based applications, including ACT, Genesis, Calyx Point, Encompass, DU / LP, and Assetwise Act as a liaison between clients, vendors, sales and support staff, and other members of the executive management team