Sentences with phrase «shareholder in such a company»

If you're a shareholder in such a company, the worry is that it will fritter away its remaining cash, run down its machines, and end up worth even less than when you invested.

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«You don't want to give the mom - and - pop shareholder who may not have seen the reports the ability to Google it,» Robertson says, speaking generally of how companies respond in such events.)

As a private company, Nordstrom would likely be able to focus on initiatives such as investing more in e-commerce, closing underperforming stores and expanding its off - price chain, Nordstrom Rack, without pressure from shareholders.

The company has come under pressure from outside shareholders to separate its higher - growth assets — notably its stake in Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba Group — from its struggling core search and e-mail businesses, but such a split would be complicated by the fact that it could land the company with a large tax bill.

As such, Proposal # 2 has the support of many of our shareholders,» the company said in a statement last week.

«On a general level, there can be practical barriers to pursuit of a criminal case, such as the victim company's fear of embarrassment, reputational damage, or the perceived risk — real or not — that their trade secrets will be exposed in a court proceeding,» said Brooke French, shareholder at law firm Carlton Fields.

Shareholders allow such characters to exist because they tend to generate extreme performance with their deviant strategies that would not survive the layers of management in more democratic companies, according to Jianyun Tang, a professor at Memorial University.

That would free management to pursue new avenues that could prove to be in the best interests of the company and its shareholders, such as splitting up the aviation and transportation divisions.

The $ 6.1 billion deal, which would combine Xerox into an existing joint venture with Fuji, drew opposition from prominent shareholders such as Darwin Deason, Xerox's largest individual shareholder, who sued in New York state court saying the deal undervalues the American copier and printing company.

Additionally, ASIC has found that disclosure was often inadequate in situations where a company proposed to acquire a business from a related party and that in such cases, it considers that the law requires prospectus type comprehensive disclosure be made to shareholders.

Second, while having a «supportive» and patient dominant shareholder allowed the company to pursue long - term plays and make decisions that wouldn't pay off for years — such as the investment in the oilsands and the Southeast Asia play — such long - term goals were often pursued at the expense of short - term results.

The new company expects to create substantial value for T - Mobile and Sprint shareholders through an expected $ 6 + billion in run rate cost synergies, representing a net present value (NPV) of $ 43 + billion, net of expected costs to achieve such cost synergies.

Some shareholder proposals and supporting statements may contain assertions about Walmart that we believe are incorrect, and we have not tried to refute all such inaccuracies in the company's responses.

In 1982, using interviews and proxy statements, they examined compensation programs at 90 major U.S. companies to determine whether return to shareholders was better for corporations that had incentive plans for top executives than it was for those companies that had no such plans.

As such, the Board believes that the policy requested by this proposal is not appropriate for the Company and not in the best interests of shareholders.

Disclose Company's Own Political Spending If a company chooses to use its own funds for direct campaign spending, the issue raised in many shareholder proposals is whether such corporations should — in addition to the governance procedures noted above — issue a comprehensive report which lists in one place all the recipients both of such direct spending and of contributions made from the company's employCompany's Own Political Spending If a company chooses to use its own funds for direct campaign spending, the issue raised in many shareholder proposals is whether such corporations should — in addition to the governance procedures noted above — issue a comprehensive report which lists in one place all the recipients both of such direct spending and of contributions made from the company's employcompany chooses to use its own funds for direct campaign spending, the issue raised in many shareholder proposals is whether such corporations should — in addition to the governance procedures noted above — issue a comprehensive report which lists in one place all the recipients both of such direct spending and of contributions made from the company's employcompany's employee PAC.

As such, at its 2016 meeting, shareholders will have to decide whether shareholders with a less significant stake in the company should have the ability to propose significant changes to Chesapeake Lodging Trust's bylaws.

In the event that (i) the Board of Directors proposes, recommends, approves or otherwise submits to the shareholders of the Company, for shareholder action, a Deemed Liquidation Event, and (ii) a Holder has not received written notice from the holders of a majority of the shares of Key Holder Common Stock that such holders approve the Deemed Liquidation Event, then such Holder hereby agrees to vote (in person, by proxy or by action by written consent, as applicable) all shares of capital stock of the Company now or hereafter directly or indirectly owned of record or beneficially by such Holder against the Deemed Liquidation Event, to assert statutory dissenters» rights with respect to the Deemed Liquidation Event, and to take such other action in derogation of the Deemed Liquidation Event as shall be requested by the holders of a majority of the shares of Key Holder Common Stock in order to carry out the terms and provision of this Section x.yIn the event that (i) the Board of Directors proposes, recommends, approves or otherwise submits to the shareholders of the Company, for shareholder action, a Deemed Liquidation Event, and (ii) a Holder has not received written notice from the holders of a majority of the shares of Key Holder Common Stock that such holders approve the Deemed Liquidation Event, then such Holder hereby agrees to vote (in person, by proxy or by action by written consent, as applicable) all shares of capital stock of the Company now or hereafter directly or indirectly owned of record or beneficially by such Holder against the Deemed Liquidation Event, to assert statutory dissenters» rights with respect to the Deemed Liquidation Event, and to take such other action in derogation of the Deemed Liquidation Event as shall be requested by the holders of a majority of the shares of Key Holder Common Stock in order to carry out the terms and provision of this Section x.yin person, by proxy or by action by written consent, as applicable) all shares of capital stock of the Company now or hereafter directly or indirectly owned of record or beneficially by such Holder against the Deemed Liquidation Event, to assert statutory dissenters» rights with respect to the Deemed Liquidation Event, and to take such other action in derogation of the Deemed Liquidation Event as shall be requested by the holders of a majority of the shares of Key Holder Common Stock in order to carry out the terms and provision of this Section x.yin derogation of the Deemed Liquidation Event as shall be requested by the holders of a majority of the shares of Key Holder Common Stock in order to carry out the terms and provision of this Section x.yin order to carry out the terms and provision of this Section x.y..

The strong performance across our strategies has continued from the post-Brexit rebound thanks to our patience during events such as these along with our investment in companies committed to a Corporate Social Responsibility that puts shareholders first and behaves in a responsive manner.

Some institutional investors buy shares in a company with the intent of becoming vocal shareholders, while other institutional investors such as index funds are passive investors and do not take an interest in the running of the companies in which they invest.

HOOPP was an initial private equity investor at Teranet's founding, remained the largest shareholder when the company was taken public on the TSX, and eventually sold its stake into a $ 2.0 billion take - over bid in 2008; Ducati Motorcycle Company, initially an NYSE / Milan listed Italian sport motorcycle manufacturer, which was the subject of a deleveraging capital increase, taken private and eventually sold to Volkswagen / Audi Group in 2012 for US$ 1.1 billion; and Novadaq Technologies Inc., a medical devices company in which HOOPP was the largest private investor, with such company completing an initial public offering on the TSX in 2005 and which continues today with a market capitalization in excess of $ 730 mcompany was taken public on the TSX, and eventually sold its stake into a $ 2.0 billion take - over bid in 2008; Ducati Motorcycle Company, initially an NYSE / Milan listed Italian sport motorcycle manufacturer, which was the subject of a deleveraging capital increase, taken private and eventually sold to Volkswagen / Audi Group in 2012 for US$ 1.1 billion; and Novadaq Technologies Inc., a medical devices company in which HOOPP was the largest private investor, with such company completing an initial public offering on the TSX in 2005 and which continues today with a market capitalization in excess of $ 730 mCompany, initially an NYSE / Milan listed Italian sport motorcycle manufacturer, which was the subject of a deleveraging capital increase, taken private and eventually sold to Volkswagen / Audi Group in 2012 for US$ 1.1 billion; and Novadaq Technologies Inc., a medical devices company in which HOOPP was the largest private investor, with such company completing an initial public offering on the TSX in 2005 and which continues today with a market capitalization in excess of $ 730 mcompany in which HOOPP was the largest private investor, with such company completing an initial public offering on the TSX in 2005 and which continues today with a market capitalization in excess of $ 730 mcompany completing an initial public offering on the TSX in 2005 and which continues today with a market capitalization in excess of $ 730 million.

The Company will seek a waiver from NYSE American's shareholder approval requirements in circumstances where the securities issuance does not trigger such a requirement under British Columbia law or under the rules of the Toronto Stock Exchange.

To manage such risks effectively, we believe companies must assess the risks to shareholder value posed by human rights practices in their operations and supply chain, as well as by the use of their products.

Under the Trust Agreement, Shareholders are limited to (1) participants in DTC such as banks, brokers, dealers and trust companies («DTC Participants»), (2) those who maintain, either directly or indirectly, a custodial relationship with a DTC Participant («Indirect Participants»), and (3) those banks, brokers, dealers, trust companies and others who hold interests in the Shares through DTC Participants or Indirect Participants.

Cal - Maine's 2010 Annual Report to shareholders says that the company's shell eggs are sold to «a majority of the largest food retailers in the U.S.» Among its customers are retailers such as HEB and Publix.

Shareholder support was however limited to bite - sized deals, with investors understandably gun - shy of acquisitions, such as the company's $ 2.9 billion purchase of Beringer in the US 14 years ago when it was part of Foster's that has failed to book a decent return.

Delaware law gives shareholders the right to inspect the books and records of a corporation for such information, and the New York State pension fund holds $ 378 million shares in the company.

Disincorporation Relief allows a company to transfer certain types of assets (company assets such as land and buildings, goodwill and other intangible assets) to its shareholders (who continue to operate the business in an unincorporated form) without the company incurring a corporation tax charge on the disposal of the assets.

In response, DiNapoli said the retirement system is already a leader among public pension funds in seeking to push a low carbon economy and getting corporations to address climate change issues, such as through shareholder resolutions aimed at companies like ExxonMobiIn response, DiNapoli said the retirement system is already a leader among public pension funds in seeking to push a low carbon economy and getting corporations to address climate change issues, such as through shareholder resolutions aimed at companies like ExxonMobiin seeking to push a low carbon economy and getting corporations to address climate change issues, such as through shareholder resolutions aimed at companies like ExxonMobil.

Had he and Greider discussed at the outset that she wouldn't be happy if Geron got involved in cloning hTR, he says, «we wouldn't have collaborated with her, because it would be impractical and unfair to people in the company and our shareholders to ever make such an agreement.»

Consequently, the company suggests in its sustainability report to shareholders and customers that it has its operations under control whilst it in reality has minimal influence on topics such as the environment and workers» rights in China.

-- Where is the «accountability» for Wall Street & elite financiers, such as MERRILL LYNCH and OPPENHEIMER, previously the MAIN INVESTORS & SHAREHOLDERS owning majority stock in the company that produced the «GRAND THEFT AUTO» video game as its main product!!!

It is beyond the scope of this initial letter to discuss in great detail these issues, such as the sale of Mr. Riggio's own college book business to BKS for more than $ 500 million and the hundreds of millions of dollars that the Company's failing and poorly - conceived Nook business may have cost shareholders, along with the Company's inexplicably high SG&A expense structure and parade of CEOs who have come and gone in the last few years.

Aleph Investments generally will vote against proposals to move the company to another state less favorable to shareholders interests, or to restructure classes of stock in such a way as to benefit one class of shareholders at the expense of another, such as dual classes (A and B shares) of stock.

As such, the company must distribute at least 90 % of its cash flow to shareholders every year in the form of a dividend.

These managers realized that as investors in these companies, they have power: they can vote proxies at a company's annual meeting, and they can file or support shareholder resolutions, such as resolutions asking companies to disclose or reduce their carbon emissions.

15) Dividends — When you invest in a public company that offer dividends (such as utilities, energy companies, and some retail companies) you receive a portion of the company's profits that it pays to its shareholders.

BABB has no such downside protection and if it continues to lose franchisees shareholders are completely out of luck and could stand to lose all of their investment in the company.

What is the probability that the company will be liquidated, and how would the shareholders fare in such an endeavor; would they lose, breakeven or profit?

Generally, a shareholder that participates in a buy - in will, subject to certain conditions, be treated for tax purposes as selling the shares back to the company and the shareholder will be taxed on any gain (proceeds minus cost basis) recognized from such sale.

But under current state law shareholders can elect to move their company to another jurisdiction only if the existing board of directors approves such a move — and those incumbent boards will want to stay in the management - friendly states they already inhabit.

Pursuant to the Plan, the Company is also authorized to dispose of its remaining non-cash assets, on such terms and at such prices as the Company's board of directors, without further shareholder approval, may determine to be in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders, to pay or make reasonable provision to pay all claims against and obligations of the Company, to make such provisions as will be reasonably likely to be sufficient to provide compensation for any claim against the Company which is the subject of a pending action, suit or proceeding to which the Company is a party, to distribute on a pro rata basis to the shareholders of the Company the remaining assets of the Company, and, subject to statutory limitations, to take all other actions necessary to wind up and liquidate the Company's business and affairs.

The rights issue was structured in such a way that it allowed KHD to sell a 20 % ownership in the company to a Chinese firm at about 30 % discount to market price; this was achieved by making the rights non-transferable and US shareholders ineligible to participate unless they were accredited investors.

This includes entitlements such as dividends and the right to participate in share offers made by the foreign company to its shareholders, or other corporate actions.

Such action (s) may include, but is not limited to, buying or selling the Company's Stock at its discretion, communicating with the Company's shareholders and / or others about actions which may be taken to improve the Company's financial situation or governance policies or practices, as well as such other actions as Lawndale, in its sole discretion, may find appropriSuch action (s) may include, but is not limited to, buying or selling the Company's Stock at its discretion, communicating with the Company's shareholders and / or others about actions which may be taken to improve the Company's financial situation or governance policies or practices, as well as such other actions as Lawndale, in its sole discretion, may find approprisuch other actions as Lawndale, in its sole discretion, may find appropriate.

In fact, we're sure all shareholders would welcome such comment... in the end, we are all owners of the companIn fact, we're sure all shareholders would welcome such comment... in the end, we are all owners of the companin the end, we are all owners of the company.

But noting Conwert's history here to date, I'm NOT interested in being a shareholder in KWG as a delisted company — I'm not suggesting anything egregious will happen, but there's no reason to believe KWG will now be such an exceptional investment opportunity that it justifies staying invested here (& all the implied attendant risks) vs. investing elsewhere in the sector.

But on the record day of a dividend, such companies will issue a physical cheque, printed on paper, in the currency of the shareholder's choice.

The investigation and conclusions of the Special Committee may result in claims and proceedings relating to such matters, including previously disclosed shareholder and derivative litigation and actions by the Securities and Exchange Commission and / or other governmental agencies and negative tax or other implications for the Company resulting from any accounting adjustments or other factors.

During the call, Smith and Sotheby's CFO Mike Goss assured shareholders that such losses had been anticipated, as the company has never before posted a profit in its third quarter, a period when only 7 percent of its annual sales occur.