Sentences with phrase «significant base from»

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«Write to Play» heralded Playworld's first - ever social media giveaway, and the results are impressive: Not only did its Facebook fan base increase from 600 to more than 9,000 during the two months the contest ran, but as finalists rallied to gain community support for their campaigns, many local news outlets reported on their efforts, earning Playworld significant free publicity in the process.

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.

Singapore is firming as a significant source of capital for Perth - based property players, as developers and private equity fund managers from the South - East Asian country increasingly look for Western Australian assets to add to their investment portfolios.

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.

• Country Archer Jerky Co., a San Bernadino, Calif. - based meat snacks brand, raised a «significant» amount in funding from Monogram Capital Partners.

The «Bones» have been supporting the CBP mission since Aug. 6, 2016, when the first B - 1s, belonging to the 28th Bomb Wing from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, deployed to Guam, for the first time in a decade, to replace the B - 52s and deter North Korea taking part in a significant number of «shows of force» over the Korean Peninsula.

«There are clearly signs of problems,» comments Jeffrey S. Levine, a certified public accountant whose firm, Alkon & Levine PC, is based in Newton, Mass. «A client of mine, who owns a very fast - growing temporary - personnel company, suddenly experienced a significant slowdown in payments from a few of his largest customers.

«In Canada as in the U.S. and Europe, the most common question investment consultants are asked by clients about ESG is whether an ESG - based approach will negatively impact investment performance,» said Andrew Sweeney, Institutional Portfolio Manager at RBC Global Asset Management Inc. «This and other data from the survey reveal a high level of interest and curiosity about responsible investing, including areas of significant uncertainty.

The average expense ratio for a mutual fund offered in a 401 (k) plan of any size was 54 basis points, a steady and significant decline from the average of 74 basis points in 2009, when the Great Recession had collapsed 401 (k) account values.

The latest grim prognosis from the Washington - based fund represents a significant deterioration from a fortnight ago, when the IMF published an analysis of Greece's debt sustainability ahead of the referendum that said no to the creditors» proposals.

In the Australian experience, notwithstanding some significant transitional difficulties, the move away from using direct controls to implement monetary policy to a system based on market operations ultimately gave the authorities greater scope to manage the economy, and helped pave the way for a return to economic stability.

There is now significant pressure on banks to deleverage their balance sheets, especially when you consider the banking system has had a significant increase in leverage caused by the net reduction in capital bases (losses of $ 380B exceed capital raises of $ 257B), as well as some banks being forced to buy - back assets from securitized vehicles which they sponsored.

These averages were calculated based on analytics from more than 500.000 active Facebook pages — so should carry significant weight.

Premier exchange networks with nearly two million members and over 3,200 resorts worldwide will create a combined company with pro-forma revenues of $ 2.9 billion and a diversified and complementary platform with significant contribution from recurring and fee - based revenue streams

When our rule - based market timing model shifts to a new «buy» mode after a significant correction, our attention always turns to leadership stocks and how well they are breaking out from valid basing patterns.

The company also said oil sands operations production has benefited from reliable operations at its Firebag and MacKay River plants, but base plant operations dealt with a significant, weather - related outage in January that will cut first quarter output to roughly 400,000 bbls / d.

That, as well as its significant lobbying arm, has often been credited with blocking gun reforms and bringing to heel politicians who benefit from NRA money and are reluctant to cross the group's vocal base.

Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by forward - looking statements based on a number of factors, including, without limitation: (1) risks related to the consummation of the Merger, including the risks that (a) the Merger may not be consummated within the anticipated time period, or at all, (b) the parties may fail to obtain shareholder approval of the Merger Agreement, (c) the parties may fail to secure the termination or expiration of any waiting period applicable under the HSR Act, (d) other conditions to the consummation of the Merger under the Merger Agreement may not be satisfied, (e) all or part of Arby's financing may not become available, and (f) the significant limitations on remedies contained in the Merger Agreement may limit or entirely prevent BWW from specifically enforcing Arby's obligations under the Merger Agreement or recovering damages for any breach by Arby's; (2) the effects that any termination of the Merger Agreement may have on BWW or its business, including the risks that (a) BWW's stock price may decline significantly if the Merger is not completed, (b) the Merger Agreement may be terminated in circumstances requiring BWW to pay Arby's a termination fee of $ 74 million, or (c) the circumstances of the termination, including the possible imposition of a 12 - month tail period during which the termination fee could be payable upon certain subsequent transactions, may have a chilling effect on alternatives to the Merger; (3) the effects that the announcement or pendency of the Merger may have on BWW and its business, including the risks that as a result (a) BWW's business, operating results or stock price may suffer, (b) BWW's current plans and operations may be disrupted, (c) BWW's ability to retain or recruit key employees may be adversely affected, (d) BWW's business relationships (including, customers, franchisees and suppliers) may be adversely affected, or (e) BWW's management's or employees» attention may be diverted from other important matters; (4) the effect of limitations that the Merger Agreement places on BWW's ability to operate its business, return capital to shareholders or engage in alternative transactions; (5) the nature, cost and outcome of pending and future litigation and other legal proceedings, including any such proceedings related to the Merger and instituted against BWW and others; (6) the risk that the Merger and related transactions may involve unexpected costs, liabilities or delays; (7) other economic, business, competitive, legal, regulatory, and / or tax factors; and (8) other factors described under the heading «Risk Factors» in Part I, Item 1A of BWW's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended December 25, 2016, as updated or supplemented by subsequent reports that BWW has filed or files with the SEC.

Its emergence marked a significant departure from keyword - based strategies of search optimizers, instead forcing content marketers to try harder to answer user questions, concerns, and interests.

P&G announced a significant acquisition that will bring consumer health brands from Germany - based Merck KGaA into its portfolio.

Looking ahead, with investors mostly unmoved by recent positivity stemming from Corporate America, we believe it unlikely the averages will experience a significant broad - based increase due to the quarterly reporting season.

VIDI allocates to countries based on their perceived ability to withstand economic shocks as determined by multiple factors, an approach that can produce significant and unusual differences from market - weighted country exposure, including a bias to emerging countries.

GFI argues that though it is true that plant - based products already exist, there may be significant room for the improvement of plant - based technology, and improving plant - based technology may yield shorter - term traction, i.e., greater market share, than the cultured foods.119 Recently developed plant - based products already seem to seem to represent improvements from past products; for example, the Impossible Burger, released in 2016, has received favorable reviews from vegans and omnivores alike.120 GFI's fostering and promotion of the development of similarly popular plant - based products could cause a significant reduction in the demand for animal products, particularly if they focus on plant - based chicken and fish and if they convince institutions to serve the plant - based products rather than animal products.121

«We are convinced that «quant» funds», which have attracted hundreds of billions of dollars in the last few years and a significant portion of which use leverage, and whose models and various strategies are largely based on price action and correlations extracted from the reasonably - recent past when volatility has been low (largely of their own making), have contributed mightily to the illusion that market risk is low.

The Chicago - based global brokerage saw a significant boost from its hotels and hospitality group, which operates separately from its capital markets team.

In Wealth Management, improved market conditions and investor confidence drove higher fee - based assets and higher transaction volumes over last year, continuing the significant earnings recovery in this business from the period of market lows.

Though the Canadian banks still carry significant near term risk, from a dividend perspective they are still quite safe with plenty of room for continued distributions along with potential raises based on current cash flow.

It is far from perfect, and indeed we have already made a number of revisions based on significant criticisms we have received.

When we take conscious experience as our basis for understanding what experience is, we think of receiving and responding to stimuli from the body and the environment, of emotion, purpose, and thought, of the significant organization of data and the influencing of action.

Among other significant ways that preliberal Christianity contributed to an expansion of human choice was to transform the idea of marriage from an institution based upon considerations of family and property to one based upon the choice and consent of individuals united in sacramental love.

Like I've said before, I have received significant spiritual direction on an ongoing basis from RC nuns and priests and monks.

Again, arguments from order and design in nature may be an inadequate basis for a living relationship to God, but they still have a significant role.

Nevertheless, a number of local councils of churches and other broad - based religious groups have managed to get a significant airing of news from a religious perspective on their local stations.

In this way, I should like to signal what I myself sense to be a significant shift in my recent thinking: from being preoccupied for the most part with theoretical questions of belief and truth to giving greater attention to the practical issues of action and justice that likewise have their basis in the underlying concern for freedom.

Stringfellow seems to want to establish a Christian approach to law on the basis that only from within the Christian faith can anything humane or significant be said.

Christian ethics starts from the position that God created the world for good and that war involves great evil, and calls us to a stewardship that enjoys much convergence based on agape as redeeming love, but also significant divergences over the best strategies to establish peace with justice.

However, it is possible, on the basis of consistent findings drawn from a wide range of studies over a reasonable period of time to indicate areas of significant possibility and concern.

Sweetech, a new family of flavor enhancers from Bell Flavors and Fragrances, can help food and beverage manufacturers achieve significant (20 - 50 %) reductions in sugar and retain a clean label, claims the Illinois - based company.

«Our research shows there has been a shift from sugar - sweetened towards non-sugar sweetened drinks over 15 years leading to a significant drop in the sugar contribution from water - based beverages, especially soft drinks.

«Quenching Australia's thirst: a trend analysis of water - based beverage sales from 1997 to 20111 published in Nutrition & Dietetics has revealed significant changes in what Australians are drinking.

Michigan - based Buddy's Pizza received a significant investment from CapitalSpring, the company announced Wednesday.

«Dairy Crest has changed from the predominantly commodity focused, UK based business that it was fifteen years ago to an added value dairy food company with a significant profit stream from continental Europe.

From a distribution perspective, D's products are currently available on Amazon, plus around 12,000 stores including GNC, Vitamin Shoppe and CVS, with significant opportunities to grow in fitness and health club chains, specialty retailers and up and down the street accounts, said Hickey, who is based in Long Island, while Katz is based in Denver.

Products featuring real fruit appeal to today's health - conscious consumers, however significant technical obstacles have previously limited Food Manufacturers from using real fruit - based ingredients in many products with a long shelf life.

My point is that if you are going to rely on a historical based fear of women and babies dieing in childbirth (which they did and still do) then it is important to look at the correlations and significant factors so you can consciously choose if you want to continue acting from that fear based model.

It is abundantly clear from every other country that has developed policy in this area, that the proposed transferability of leave entitlements [4.5] will not result in significant opening up of choices for families, without leave for fathers being available on the same use - it - or - lose it basis that leave is available to mothers.

Based on a survey by the Office of National Statistics (UK) from 1999 [1], 5.3 % of all children and adolescents between the ages of 5 — 15 had clinically significant conduct problems, the commonest reason for referral for psychological and psychiatric treatment in childhood [2].

Hector is a culturally significant name with it being based in Greek literature, most notably The Iliad, and also from the British legend, King Arthur who was raised by Hector.

Based on the encouraging, but not statistically significant, results of the pilot study, they conducted a larger study (34), with the intervention consisting of daily in - hospital visits and 3 PP home visits from the team, PC telephone support through 6 mo PP, and unlimited access to a nurse via pager.

In NAMPA's response to The Post story, also posted on their website, they state,» The use of BPA - based epoxy liners in metal food and beverage cans serves a critical function by preventing a myriad of contaminants from penetrating into the food, affording longer shelf life and significant nutrition, convenience, and economy.