Not exact matches
Sources told Reuters earlier this month that the Justice Department had demanded
significant asset sales in order
to approve the deal and that it asked AT&T
to sell either CNN - parent Turner or AT&T's DirecTV
business.
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.
To achieve these financial metrics, I will need to build significant business assets and hire marketing, public relations and social media experts and team
To achieve these financial metrics, I will need
to build significant business assets and hire marketing, public relations and social media experts and team
to build
significant business assets and hire marketing, public relations and social media experts and teams.
On its relationship with Bank of America Merrill Lynch, the conglomerate said, «With the exception of some modest
asset - backed financing provided
to some of our leasing subsidiaries, where
business continues as usual, HNA Group has never engaged B.A.M.L. for any
significant business.»
There are many other ways of allocating a
significant portion of the debt - servicing cost
to unwilling agents in the economic equivalent of debt forgiveness:
to creditors when debt is repudiated,
to workers when wages are suppressed in order
to increase net revenues for debt servicing,
to small
business owners when
assets are expropriated
to pay down debt, and so on.
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.
Your
business capital is perhaps your most
significant asset to staying afloat as a startup or growing
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.
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.
These are
businesses that aren't great or good
businesses, but that are still FCF positive and trading at a
significant discount
to liquidation value, after giving most of the weight
to current
assets and assigning little value
to fixed
assets.
They used debt
to create a
business asset that would eventually generate
significant profits and make them rich.
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.
«The chairman of the committee on Science Space and Technology is making what
to us is a pretty ludicrous assertion, that rather than trying
to protect the rights of citizens
to ensure that
business fraud, and could be very
significant business fraud we could talk about inflating up
assets by many billions of dollars, their claim is that this is a politically charged effort
to silence descending views on climate,» Schneiderman said on a recent visit
to Syracuse.
Even if the e-Learning market is still considered a «niche» segment within different HR macro segments it is subjected, in both a positive and negative manner,
to the influences of sales trends related
to smart devices and the increasing spread of the Internet access globally.Other opportunities come from Smartphone devices, considered valuable
assets that help improve work productivity, and the concept of Mobile Learning, and ultimately «BYOD» (Bring your own device) a slower trend, but one that will be ongoing for some time.A Breakthrough... without borders!The SaaS
Business Model is increasingly present in educational reform, and technology plays a
significant role in presenting a key opportunity for education suppliers globally.
Sale - leaseback is useful for
business owners who own a
significant amount of fixed
assets but have trouble obtaining financing due
to poor credit, and wrap leases can be useful for existing borrowers who anticipate future borrowing needs.
In the 13D filing the individual states his intent which is «As Aspen currently has no active
business operations and a
significant amount of liquid
assets, (individual name) believes that there is broad shareholder support for the implementation of a plan of liquidation and distribution of substantially all the proceeds from the Sale and Aspen's additional liquid
assets to Aspen's shareholders.
The most obvious candidates for personal liability insurance are people that own a
business, have
significant assets to protect, or that face the risk of lawsuits.
«It is not a
significant issue for Huntington with relatively limited impact
to our
business,» said Tim Barber, executive vice president of credit risk management at the $ 100 billion -
asset Huntington Bancshares in Columbus, Ohio.
Just the like Walton's, if there is a
significant amount of
assets, including a
business, and many family members that «own» it, it can make a lot of sense
to put this into an LLC with a clearly definite operating agreement and manager.
Following is a condensed version of how I valued the
business»
assets and was able
to find the existence of
significant value after a margin of safety was applied without the need of adding its positive «owner earnings» year over year.
[Even if the company's intangible
assets were sold off piece - meal, and / or it was touted as a potential listed vehicle for a
business wishing
to IPO, I suspect
significant value could still be realised in terms of the current market cap].
In my opinion, this certainly deserves a 1.0 Price / Book Fair Value — in fact, sustained success in their
asset management
business could usher in a
significant premium
to book eventually — which corresponds
to a $ 16.06 Fair Value, and a 49 % Upside Potential.
Purchase or sell commodities (unless acquired as a result of ownership of securities or other investments) or commodity futures contracts, except that the Fund may purchase and sell futures contracts and options
to the full extent permitted under the 1940 Act, sell foreign currency contracts in accordance with any rules of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, invest in securities or other instruments backed by commodities, and invest in companies that are engaged in a commodities
business or have a
significant portion of their
assets in commodities; or
As Aspen currently has no active
business operations and a
significant amount of liquid
assets, Mr. Tombar believes that there is broad shareholder support for the implementation of a plan of liquidation and distribution of substantially all of the proceeds from the Sale and Aspen's additional liquid
assets to Aspen's stockholders.
It is the only company in the hospitality sector
to hold such
assets of quality within a wide - ranging portfolio — from leisure resorts and
business hotels
to those in religiously
significant locations of Makkah and Madinah Al Munawarra.
The UK government Department for
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has incurred the wrath of battery storage
asset owners by proposing
significant changes
to how their generation classes are derated within the Capacity Market (CM).
This has
significant implications for
asset owners,
asset managers, corporate executives and other market participants seeking
to grow successful
businesses and deploy capital today and in the future.»
However, a strange feature of the case was that, despite their relatively
significant value, neither party had obtained or sought
to adduce any evidence of the value of the
business and the
business assets.
Even the most amicable of break - ups can strain when it comes
to dividing your property and your accounts, especially for couples who own their own
business, maintain a robust stock portfolio, or have
significant assets.
If you are considering divorce and there are
significant assets to be taken into account, such as property, a
business, a pension, an expected inheritance, a large salary or simply money in the bank, you should speak
to a family lawyer who specialises in matrimonial finances immediately.
A couple may want
to opt - out of this regime in situations where one party is bringing
significant assets into the relationship, one or both parties have children from a previous relation, one party owns a
business, or each party wants
to remain financially independent.
It is important
to retain an experienced law firm that has
significant expertise with the financial issues involved in Divorce, including property division, the valuation of
assets, spousal maintenance (alimony), real estate issues, cash flow schedules, balance sheet preparation, debt division,
business valuation, present value calculations for pensions, the analysis of retirement accounts and various tax issues associated with Divorce.
For a
business transfer there would need
to be a transfer of
significant tangible or intangible
assets (if the function were
asset reliant) or failing that, a taking over of a major part of the workforce in terms of numbers and skills (if it were labour intensive).
«During his legal career, Sarhan represented clients in diverse transactions including private equity and venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, and numerous other transactions involving
significant intellectual property
assets, including the sale of a well - known US publishing
business with considerable copyright
assets to a major European publisher and the negotiation of a foreign joint venture for a popular online portal.»
«In light of the economically
significant relationship between Chevron and Chevron Canada, and given that Chevron Canada maintains a non-transitory place of
business in Ontario, an Ontario court has jurisdiction
to adjudicate a recognition and enforcement action against Chevron Canada's indirect corporate parent that also names Chevron Canada as a defendant and seeks the seizure of the shares and
assets of Chevron Canada
to satisfy a judgment against the corporate parent.»
Our lawyers have developed a
significant expertise in and regularly counsel French and foreign clients on the whole spectrum of lease agreements (commercial leases, civil leases, leases pertaining
to buildings not yet erected) for all types of real estate
assets (industrial sites, offices,
business premises, stores in shopping centers, etc.).
Where a spouse has
significant business assets, they can often try
to downplay their value on divorce.
A
significant portion of Newsom's practice involves advising clients in connection with cross-border transactions, whether engaging foreign counsel
to assist domestic clients in managing offshore
assets, or representing foreign clients in sales
to, or joint ventures with, U.S. - based
businesses.
The major information providers have
to a most
significant extent, moved on, selling or closing information
assets, some that are non-core and reconstructing others
to shift the emphasis and attention away from the essential elements of innovating in and running publishing
businesses.
This is especially important if a
significant portion of your
assets is in a
business or real estate where it isn't easy
to quickly get the funds
to use for estate taxes.
Holding a
significant number of popular IP, such as Monster Hunter and numerous others, the Company will strive
to leverage these valuable
assets to generate synergy and break through the current situation of its online games and mobile contents
businesses.
As a result, we are seeing employers taking
significant strides
to protect their
business and
assets, by investing in technology and resources.
Professional Duties & Responsibilities Managed daily banking operations and financial product sales for multinational banking institutions Generated
significant revenue through successful leveraging of bank products and services Consistently recognized for excellence in sales, marketing, and team management Hired, trained, and reviewed financial sales associates, tellers, and support staff Offered career development services
to build employee value, efficacy, and dedication Interfaced with
business, insurance, and investment partners
to provide holistic client service Built long - term relationships with customers, partners, and industry contacts Monitored compliance with legal and corporate policies protecting company and client
assets Responsible for personal, home mortgage, automotive, and
business loans Opened, updated, and settled personal and
business accounts Oversaw teller transactions including deposits, withdrawals, cashier's checks, and vault access Resolved customer service inquiries resulting in client satisfaction and repeat
business
Professional Experience Motorola Solutions, Inc. (Schaumburg, IL) 1997 — Present IT Manager, Global Engineering Core Operations (02/2010 — Present) • Serve as Application and Infrastructure Support Manager for Global Engineering Tools • Set and strictly adhere
to departmental budgets and timelines ensuring cost effective and efficient operations • Implement staff development activities for the Engineering Core Operations team • Create an atmosphere of respect and dedication
to corporate goals and long term
business development • Provide a competitive advantage for Motorola Solutions in support of the development environment • Deliver
significant project cost - savings through effective strategic planning, personnel management, and resource application • Maintain information integrity through the development and implementation of data security measures • Build and strengthen professional relationships with vendors, clients, and partners • Oversee procurement and tracking of HW and SW
assets per corporate policies and procedures
Professional Duties & Responsibilities Managed all aspects of branch location including personnel and daily operations Oversaw employee hiring, training, performance reviews, compensation, and termination Interfaced with
business, insurance, and investment partners
to provide holistic client service Analyzed local, niche, and national markets
to identify potential sales opportunities for clients Generated
significant revenue through successful leveraging of bank products and services Built long - term relationships with key industry contacts
to expand company reach and sales Conducted Management Self Assessments, audits, and compliance activities Monitored adherence
to legal and corporate procedures protecting company and client
assets Resolved escalated customer service issues promptly, professionally, and effectively Implemented measures
to significantly increase operational efficacy and efficiency Identified and developed high potential employees increasing their value
to the company Designed and implemented employee recognition program elevating corporate morale Performed teller services including cash handling and bank vault oversight Tracked sales referrals guaranteeing observance of proper procedures and policies Reviewed ledgers, branch audit logs, and closeout, balance, and M&D reports Provided excellent customer service resulting in client satisfaction and repeat
business
Sales Manager — Duties & Responsibilities Provide customer service and administrative support across a variety of industries Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity Resolve customer service inquiries in a timely and professional manner Deliver exceptional service resulting in client satisfaction and repeat
business Generate
significant product sales through networking, referrals, and other tactics Study internal literature
to become an expert on company products and services Responsible for official correspondence including letters, emails, telephones, and reception Coordinate meetings, travel arrangement, and special events for senior leadership Assist accounting department with purchasing, billing, and payment collection Direct mailroom operations ensuring accurate and timely shipping and receiving Build and strengthen relationships with key clients, partners, vendors, and coworkers Manage security surveillance ensuring safety of personnel and company
assets Oversee office and salon inventory ordering supplies as needed Create a welcoming, clean, and uplifting environment for clients and peers Provide additional support such as data entry and recordkeeping
Having your own attorney
to review the agreement can smooth the process, particularly if there are
business interests,
significant assets or unsettled issues about parenting and child custody or alimony.
A divorcing couple with
significant assets and / or debts may require appraisers, forensic accountants and other experts
to help value
businesses and land.
Many people may think divorces involving
significant assets,
business ownership, or complex finances need
to be dealt with in court
to ensure
assets are properly protected.