Jamestown's acquisition of 733 10th Avenue follows two other
significant acquisitions in the Washington, D.C. market: the Georgetown Renaissance portfolio, acquired in fall 2010l; and the Madison Hotel and office complex, acquired in January 2011.
Significant acquisitions in this area include photographs by Bernd and Hilla Becher, Cindy Sherman, Carrie Mae Weems and Yasumasa Morimura, among others.
In less than five years Chinese from the mainland and the diaspora have gone from a limited interest in local contemporary art and a speculative attitude to a deeper involvement in collecting, bolstered by
significant acquisitions in art from the West.
Not exact matches
Actual operational and financial results of SkyWest, SkyWest Airlines and ExpressJet will likely also vary, and may vary materially, from those anticipated, estimated, projected or expected for a number of other reasons, including,
in addition to those identified above: the challenges and costs of integrating operations and realizing anticipated synergies and other benefits from the
acquisition of ExpressJet; the challenges of competing successfully
in a highly competitive and rapidly changing industry; developments associated with fluctuations
in the economy and the demand for air travel; the financial stability of SkyWest's major partners and any potential impact of their financial condition on the operations of SkyWest, SkyWest Airlines, or ExpressJet; fluctuations
in flight schedules, which are determined by the major partners for whom SkyWest's operating airlines conduct flight operations; variations
in market and economic conditions;
significant aircraft lease and debt commitments; residual aircraft values and related impairment charges; labor relations and costs; the impact of global instability; rapidly fluctuating fuel costs, and potential fuel shortages; the impact of weather - related or other natural disasters on air travel and airline costs; aircraft deliveries; the ability to attract and retain qualified pilots and other unanticipated factors.
In August 2012, the company announced its $ 111 - million
acquisition of Cookie Jar Entertainment, making DHX Canada's largest children's entertainment company and adding
significant characters, including Caillou, Inspector Gadget and Johnny Test, to its roster.
Because Samsung Pay will be compatible with most existing magnetic stripe terminals as well as NFC terminals (as a result of its
acquisition of LoopPay), it is going to drive
significant payment volume, particularly
in the next 5 years.
Michal Kauffman writes: By Stage 4,
in addition to the panic the company may be feeling as a whole, all sorts of competing interests come out of the woodwork when it comes time to actually move forward with
significant investments and real money: from the European tech team that is jazzed about the
acquisition, to the U.S. tech team that's threatened by it, to the corporate VC team that hates it because it will undermine a competing investment
in their portfolio, to the Services Division as a whole worried about their jobs if the
acquisition goes through and much of their work gets automated, etc....
Organic sales represents consolidated net sales (a GAAP measure), excluding the impact of foreign currency translation,
acquisitions and divestitures completed
in the preceding twelve months and other
significant items.
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.
In a statement the company said the two
acquisitions delivered the company
significant expenditure savings, estimating that the assets were acquired at approximately 8 per cent of the replacement cost.
In a recent market update Calima said, «This award essentially completes the company's land
acquisition strategy and is a
significant milestone for the project.
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.
CME CEO Terry Duffy said
in a statement: «At a time when market participants are seeking ways to lower trading costs and manage risk more effectively, this
acquisition will allow us to create
significant value and efficiencies for our clients globally.
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»).
In 2013, he led two significant acquisitions: the $ 78 - million purchase of digital signage company EK3 and the $ 194 - million deal for 24 Empire locations in Atlantic Canad
In 2013, he led two
significant acquisitions: the $ 78 - million purchase of digital signage company EK3 and the $ 194 - million deal for 24 Empire locations
in Atlantic Canad
in Atlantic Canada.
Having the right total rewards program
in place can contribute to talent
acquisition and retention, and lead to more engaged and productive employees — adding
significant value to organizations.
First
in revenue and loan growth (adjusted for
significant acquisitions) when averaged over the one -, three -, and five - year periods, reflecting the fact that the Company continued to provide credit to consumers, small businesses, and commercial companies
in the current credit climate; and
In 2014, the company made three
significant acquisitions: Schering - Plough, Idenix Pharmaceuticals, and Cubist Pharmaceuticals.
Andy Kilpatrick, who wrote «Of Permanent Value, the Story of Warren Buffett,» said Berkshire's subsidiaries are generating solid profits, and the company is
in good position for a
significant acquisition if Buffett finds the right business.
In 2014, the company made three
significant acquisitions: Schering - Plough (January), Idenix Pharmaceuticals (June), and Cubist Pharmaceuticals (December).
Recent Danger Zone pick Expedia (EXPE) has managed
significant EPS growth through $ 3.2 billion
in acquisitions, but these
acquisitions have actually hurt the long - term interests of shareholders by earning an ROIC that falls short of WACC.
With a heritage of executing complex corporate carve - outs
in the enterprise software and telecom space, Alex has developed
significant expertise
in driving operational best practices and accelerating growth through strategic add - on
acquisitions.
For event driven managers, a
significant central bank miscue or increase
in cross-border or monopolistic regulatory constraints could complicate and potentially unravel mergers and
acquisitions.
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.
This provides a
significant advantage over other small business lending companies
in the space struggling with customer
acquisition.
In particular, Peter has significant experience in navigating complex industry issues and identifying, negotiating, and structuring add - on acquisition opportunitie
In particular, Peter has
significant experience
in navigating complex industry issues and identifying, negotiating, and structuring add - on acquisition opportunitie
in navigating complex industry issues and identifying, negotiating, and structuring add - on
acquisition opportunities.
In 2016, the management decided to invest in the acquisition of the company's most significant local competitor: Coinmotio
In 2016, the management decided to invest
in the acquisition of the company's most significant local competitor: Coinmotio
in the
acquisition of the company's most
significant local competitor: Coinmotion.
Important factors that may affect the Company's business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those
in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, operating
in a highly competitive industry; changes
in the retail landscape or the loss of key retail customers; the Company's ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the impacts of the Company's international operations; the Company's ability to leverage its brand value; the Company's ability to predict, identify and interpret changes
in consumer preferences and demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue growth
in its key product categories, increase its market share, or add products; an impairment of the carrying value of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility
in commodity, energy and other input costs; changes
in the Company's management team or other key personnel; the Company's ability to realize the anticipated benefits from its cost savings initiatives; changes
in relationships with
significant customers and suppliers; the execution of the Company's international expansion strategy; tax law changes or interpretations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated business disruptions; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential and completed
acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic and political conditions
in the United States and
in various other nations
in which we operate; the volatility of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility
in the market value of all or a portion of the derivatives we use; exchange rate fluctuations; risks associated with information technology and systems, including service interruptions, misappropriation of data or breaches of security; the Company's ability to protect intellectual property rights; impacts of natural events
in the locations
in which we or the Company's customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness and ability to pay such indebtedness; the Company's ownership structure; the impact of future sales of its common stock
in the public markets; the Company's ability to continue to pay a regular dividend; changes
in laws and regulations; restatements of the Company's consolidated financial statements; and other factors.
Important factors that may affect the Company's business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those
in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, increased competition; the Company's ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the Company's ability to differentiate its products from other brands; the consolidation of retail customers; the Company's ability to predict, identify and interpret changes
in consumer preferences and demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue growth
in its key product categories, increase its market share or add products; an impairment of the carrying value of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility
in commodity, energy and other input costs; changes
in the Company's management team or other key personnel; the Company's inability to realize the anticipated benefits from the Company's cost savings initiatives; changes
in relationships with
significant customers and suppliers; execution of the Company's international expansion strategy; changes
in laws and regulations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated business disruptions; failure to successfully integrate the business and operations of the Company
in the expected time frame; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential and completed
acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic and political conditions
in the nations
in which the Company operates; the volatility of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility
in the market value of all or a portion of the derivatives that the Company uses; exchange rate fluctuations; risks associated with information technology and systems, including service interruptions, misappropriation of data or breaches of security; the Company's inability to protect intellectual property rights; impacts of natural events
in the locations
in which the Company or its customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness and ability to pay such indebtedness; tax law changes or interpretations; and other factors.
Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward - looking statements, including, without limitation: BlackBerry's ability to enhance its current products and services, or develop new products and services
in a timely manner or at competitive prices, including risks related to new product introductions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to mitigate the impact of the anticipated decline
in BlackBerry's infrastructure access fees on its consolidated revenue by developing an integrated services and software offering; intense competition, rapid change and
significant strategic alliances within BlackBerry's industry; BlackBerry's reliance on carrier partners and distributors; risks associated with BlackBerry's foreign operations, including risks related to recent political and economic developments
in Venezuela and the impact of foreign currency restrictions; risks relating to network disruptions and other business interruptions, including costs, potential liabilities, lost revenues and reputational damage associated with service interruptions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to implement and to realize the anticipated benefits of its CORE program; BlackBerry's ability to maintain or increase its cash balance; security risks; BlackBerry's ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks related to intellectual property rights; BlackBerry's ability to expand and manage BlackBerry ® World ™; risks related to the collection, storage, transmission, use and disclosure of confidential and personal information; BlackBerry's ability to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance on suppliers of functional components for its products and risks relating to its supply chain; BlackBerry's ability to obtain rights to use software or components supplied by third parties; BlackBerry's ability to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related to government regulations, including regulations relating to encryption technology; BlackBerry's ability to continue to adapt to recent board and management changes and headcount reductions; reliance on strategic alliances with third - party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; BlackBerry's reliance on third - party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities
in BlackBerry's products; risks related to litigation, including litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's practice of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating to the impairment of intangible assets recorded on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks as a result of actions of activist shareholders; government regulation of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related to economic and geopolitical conditions; risks associated with
acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and difficulties
in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry.
In the recent period, companies that have attracted activist attention as well as those that have announced
significant acquisitions have both tended to outperform.
While this deal echoes Apple's past
acquisitions — rarely high - profile purchases — the potential navigational tie -
in with one of its more prominent procurements Siri, the personal assistant application, is
significant, Mr. Restivo said.
While Coincheck did have this
significant loss as a result of theft, the
acquisition by Monex Group will only be a good thing going forward with their involvement
in the blockchain space.
In practice, any significant increase in competition at the retail level is more likely to come through a different route, such as the acquisition of an existing retail operation by a large foreign bank or the amalgamation of existing retail bank
In practice, any
significant increase
in competition at the retail level is more likely to come through a different route, such as the acquisition of an existing retail operation by a large foreign bank or the amalgamation of existing retail bank
in competition at the retail level is more likely to come through a different route, such as the
acquisition of an existing retail operation by a large foreign bank or the amalgamation of existing retail banks.
Mastercard's $ 924 million purchase of VocaLink to bolster its faster payments technology
in Europe and other markets was among the most
significant financial technology deals
in 2016, according to investment bank Berkery Noyes» annual analysis of the merger and
acquisition market.
In 2001, ICE made one of its earliest and arguably most
significant acquisitions, the London - based International Petroleum Exchange, or IPE.
The most recent quarter showed a
significant slowdown
in user
acquisition, as monthly average users (MAUs) only grew by 15 % from the year before.
Rockenstein found that there were
significant differences
in information
acquisition and attitude change between churched children and non-churched children: churched children gained more of the information and accepted more of the attitudes communicated by the televised programs than did the non-churched children.
Aside from making strategic
acquisitions, DairiConcepts has enjoyed
significant vertical growth due
in part to the extensive technological experience maintained at a staff level and through food scientists working for DFA and Fonterra.
«The proposed
acquisition would remove a
significant competitor
in an already concentrated market and give Sonic the ability to increase prices charged to patients for services such as X-ray, CT scans and Ultrasounds,» Mr Sims said.
This new addition to the importer's portfolio of fine wines comes on the heels of several
significant recent
acquisitions in France, securing Cape Classics a position as a very serious player
in the French category, specifically
in the hallowed region of Burgundy.
«Over the last five years, we have experienced
significant growth and expanded our global footprint through the
acquisition of Geyser Peak
in the United States, Grant Burge Wines
in Australia, Mud House
in New Zealand and Vina Anakena
in Chile.»
A number of other
significant investments and
acquisitions followed, culminating
in the Packers Provision buyout.
Significant developments
in this area include the
acquisition of WhiteWave
in 2016, presenting Danone with the opportunity to further develop its interests
in this dynamic market
in both North America and Europe.
Billionaire Anthony Pratt has made a major
acquisition in the United States that will provide a
significant boost to his fast - growing US business and solidify the future of Visy's Australian operations.
The ACCC will not oppose Glencore Incorporated plc's proposed
acquisition of Viterra Inc, concluding that «proposed
acquisition would be unlikely to substantially lessen competition as post merger Glencore would continue to face competition from a number of
significant competitors
in the market for grain trading
in South Australia.»
The transaction, which is subject to customary closing conditions, follows the successful relationship the companies have had for nearly a decade since Bacardi's initial
acquisition of a
significant minority stake
in Patrón
in 2008.
Futamura, the global leader
in renewable and compostable cellulose films for the flexible packaging industry, announces they have seen
significant sales growth and record levels of operational efficiency
in their first year, as they celebrate one year since the
acquisition of the Innovia films» cellulose business.
In 1988, he transferred to the U.S. to serve as the Financial Division Controller overseeing the Beatreme
acquisition, Kerry's largest and most
significant acquisition at the time.
ACCC Chairman, Rod Sims, said that the «proposed
acquisition would result
in Healthscope acquiring its closest and most
significant competitor for the supply of private rehabilitation services
in northern Melbourne» and removal of the Brunswick Private Hospital as an independent competitor «would be likely to result
in a substantial lessening of competition».