Having picked up 21 caps for Les Bleus, Sissoko can now legitimately be called a genuine international midfielder and the next logical step up in his career may be a move to a club that can offer Champions League football — with both Liverpool and Monaco
returning to the competition for next season.
With Tiger threatening the first page of the leaderboard at times on Sunday, it was easy to forget that he was
returning to competition for the first time since he shot a first - round 77 in Dubai last February and withdrew before day two.
Premier League runners - up Arsenal take on Paris St - Germain, Basel and Ludogorets in Group A, while London rivals Tottenham,
returning to the competition for the first time since 2011, will be content with a draw that pits them against CSKA Moscow, Bayer Leverkusen and Monaco.
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.
Competition for cash has
returned with a vengeance, after the Fed stifled it in 2008
to keep the cost of funding
for banks
to near zero so that they could maximize their profits in order
to rebuild their capital after teetering on the verge of collapse.
They ultimately want all privacy regulations of ISPs
to return to the FTC, but
for now, they say any FCC privacy policies should follow the FTC's framework, which could create more
competition in a digital - advertising market where Google and Facebook are by far the two most dominant players in the country.
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.
Considering its strategic orientation of growing through acquisition, ACT has some latitude at the rating
for periodically elevated leverage, but we believe that negative rating pressure would emerge if a transaction caused fully adjusted debt
to EBITDA
to exceed 3.5 x with risky prospects
for a
return to below 3.0 x. Moreover, the rating would be under pressure if increased
competition caused weaker earnings, particularly from merchandise and services, keeping debt
to EBITDA above 3x.
The price
for foreigners operating in China is often handing over their technology
to local «partners» in
return for access
to the market, effectively fuelling your future
competition with your hard - earned intellectual property.
The online bank strongly separates itself from the
competition on the basis of both an excellent online experience and good value
for money, due
to its low fees and high
returns.
A
return to rampant
competition will make that worse — especially
for Munoz.
Bogle, 87, called me from his Vanguard office at Valley Forge, Pa., on Wednesday
to discuss the hedge - fund redemptions, which he attributes
to a surge of
competition in the sector and the inevitable «reversion
to the mean»
for returns.
Why might markets that are subject
to increasing
returns be likely
to exhibit «extreme
competition» and what are the implications
for your venture?
Through ESCAS and the work of the industry, the regulatory system has ensured the continuation of the trade across many international markets, which is good
for our producers who rely on market
competition and diversity
to drive higher farmgate
returns,» he said.
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The 27 - year - old is said
to be unhappy at being a «super sub»
for the Catalan giants, having fallen behind the likes of Neymar and exciting youngster Munir El Haddadi in the pecking order this season, and with
competition only set
to increase further when # 75m summer signing Luis Suarez
returns from suspension.
In turn, it looks as though a
return to Manchester is on the cards, and it will certainly add further
competition for places moving forward while Wolves could be left disappointed having failed
to use Borthwick - Jackson
to their benefit so far this season.
However with the side now full of quality and
competition for places being very strong, it's easy
to see that we are now on the verge of
returning to the glory days.
It's good
for Team Harris
to experience «bouncing back» — and against strong
competition — that's exactly what they'll get the chance
to do when we
return on Feb. 8.
Woods earned his new position — the highest he has been in the OWGR
for two years — with a successful
return to official PGA Tour
competition after a year and his first cut made since the 2015 Wyndham Championship.
While United are also believed
to be keen on securing a
return for their former hero - via the Mirror - they may face
competition from PSG.
The Ox has said that he will try
to concentrate on his wing play
to have more chance of playing, but with Iwobi and Walcott's improvement, and the arrival of Lucas Perez, not
to mention the imminent
return of Aaron Ramsey, means that there is just as much
competition for those places!
In spite of the decision by the 1982 jury, and the fact that antitrust laws were designed
to promote free enterprise and
competition for the benefit of business, employees and consumers, the NFL continues
to lobby in Congress in hopes of obtaining limited exemption from antitrust laws, retroactively, thereby forcing the Raiders
to return to Oakland and blocking other teams from moving in the future.
Ratcheting up his level of activity
for a
return to game
competition.
However he has now
returned from injury
to a side full of
competition for places and he'll have
to work well
to keep down a place.
Having now
returned to England, he'll hope that his performances in the prestigious
competition will act as a springboard
to help him launch his career in the senior Liverpool squad, but Klopp has some early advice
for him as he joked about his impact at the tournament too.
«The Decisions on the Rules of Golf authorize a committee
to correct an incorrect decision before the
competition has closed, and they establish that where a committee incorrectly advises a competitor, before he
returns his scorecard, that he has incurred no penalty, and then subsequently corrects its mistake, it is appropriate
for the committee
to waive the disqualification penalty under Decision 34-3/1.»
The Champions League
returns on Tuesday night, and there are a number of young stars ready
to play a leading role
for their respective teams in Europe's premier
competition.
Danny Welbeck is also set
to return in the coming weeks, and will also provide further
competition for the central role, as well as the wider attacking places, which may well push Lucas further down the pecking order.
However, when everyone
returns fully fit hopefully after the international break we will be stocked in every position, meaning there will be stiff
competition for starting shirts, which is exactly what we need
to keep everyone on top of their game.
Anyway that is that, Walcott must remain fit
for the upcoming years
for him
to truly reach his potential, another long term injury will put his arsenal future out of reach, the team is growing gradually and over the past 2 - 3 season have gotten stronger, the days when he could
return from injury and slip back into a starting role have suddenly gone due
to more
competition for place, but i would advise him
to sign quickly and concentrate on working hard
to get that starting berth.
Arsenal must go all out
to bring a comfortable lead into the second leg in France, and victory by two goals or more will give us confidence
for the
return fixture, but one of you could be even happier by winning this
competition.
Without long term injuries
to key players like Sanchez, Ozil, The Boss and others then we'll be crowned champions by May next year.I yearn
for the
return of Welbeck and Lucas as Girroud thrives amid
competition especially when coming on as a substitute.
It is being reported that Dortmund are asking
for # 60 Million in order
to part ways with their chief goalscorer, who has notched up 21 goals in his 23 outings in all
competition this term, an amazing
return for a man seemingly unhappy in his current surroundings.
With N'Golo Kante coming in, Cesc Fabregas providing
competition for places and with Conte expected
to make signings of his own this summer in preparation
for their
return to the Champions League, Man Utd and Mourinho will be hopeful that they can strike a deal with their league rivals, but it's likely
to cost them.
Asene needs
to clear out d dead woods, add chambers and 30m
to sign van dirk, sell walcott and sign mahrez or asensio, add cocuelin
to 20m
to get seri, sell debuch, jenko, perez, gibbs.keep Sanchez and mezut, and start d season.with d
return of santi later in winter, and d
competition Wilshere will bring
to ramsey and xhaka, and d introduction of giroud in secnd half and d form of mezut and Sanchez, and d rotation of mahrez, seri, etc den arsenal will hav too much
for epl, and may win d league.but wenger won't sign, and may even sell Sanchez, ox, mezut, and will end up with failure, afterall its his calling, his a specialist.thank
Ramsey also thinks that Arsenal have
to be totally focused
for this
return leg as well, and in the whole
competition.
In recent years Jack Wilshere has been a favourite of Arsene Wenger's and he seems
to get preferential treatment from Le Prof when he is fit enough
to play in Arsenal's starting XI, but on his latest
return from the treatment table he feels like he has more
competition for his position.
Theo Walcott and Jack Wilshere both
returned to the Arsenal first team at the end of the last campaign, and Wenger thinks that these two can now be considered
to be «like a new signing» and can provide extra
competition for the above - mentioned positions.
Riise made over 300 appearances in all
competitions for Liverpool after signing from Monaco in 2001 and he
returned at the weekend in a 45 - minute cameo role in what may turn out
to be his last ever game at Anfield in the All - Star match.
Further, he's a regular in the England squad having made over 30 appearances in all
competitions in each of the last three campaigns, and so it makes a lot of sense if City and Guardiola opt
to swoop
for him
to even offer Mendy stiff
competition when he
returns.
A
return to Europe's elite
competition is surely the minimum expectation
for Louis van Gaal considering United spent a quite staggering # 152 million on players last summer including the likes of Luke Shaw and Angel di Maria, according
to the Daily Mail.
October 2015: Woods announces he has had a successful follow - up procedure
to the September surgery
to «relieve discomfort» and offers no timetable
for his
return to competition.
The Emirates Cup
returns after missing a year due
to work being done on the Arsenal pitch, and the Gunners have invited three sides that will be competing in the Champions League this season, even though we are going
to be missing out on the Elite
competition for the first time in 20 years.
get yourself a state of the art stadium, get yourself best manager, get yourself the best players
for all the positions money can buy, then have a great marketing team
to sell your great team which is wining silverware almost every year that will bring in new and better sponsorship = more money future generation in
return will buy your products and bring in bigger share of the TV rights or cable the more games you play in
competitions the more gate money and TV and on and on,
This year, in several reports, Woods has offered no date
for when he might
return to competition when he has withdrawn from the Masters, U.S. Open, and Open Championship — which has not stopped oddsmakers from giving him a chance
to win that elusive 15th major.
Certainly not bad
for the 42 - year - old former world No. 1 making his fourth tour start in 2018 since
returning to competition after a lengthy layoff following his fourth of four back surgeries.
That's no joke, considering one superstar seemed washed up and over the hill until team play with the youngsters put a giddyup up in his step, another has not actually trod a golf track in
competition since January but went slo - mo
to prove he's prepping
for a
return, and the third is stuck in «neutral» after only the second winless season of his 10 - year career.
When Martin Caceres
returns to fitness, he too will provide
competition for a spot in the heart of the backline.
Theo Walcott is finding it very hard
to get his place back in the Arsenal First XI after
returning from a year out injured, and the England winger believes that this is the best squad that Arsene Wenger has assembled since the Invincibles, and the
competition for places is very fierce right now.