The fine for traffic violations can range from minor to
significant based on your state and the type of violation with which you are charged.
The slope I reported in that comment is
significant based on the F test, a t test, or just informally eyeballing the error bars on the slope.
On the other hand there are twits suggesting that it not statistically
significant based on pure silliness.
A 15 - year interval could be robust if the temperature trend was
significant based on the scatter in the data.
Individual growth curve models were developed for multilevel analysis and specifically designed for exploring longitudinal data on individual changes over time.23 Using this approach, we applied the MIXED procedure in SAS (SAS Institute) to account for the random effects of repeated measurements.24 To specify the correct model for our individual growth curves, we compared a series of MIXED models by evaluating the difference in deviance between nested models.23 Both fixed quadratic and cubic MIXED models fit our data well, but we selected the fixed quadratic MIXED model because the addition of a cubic time term was not statistically
significant based on a log - likelihood ratio test.
Not exact matches
«We have currently informed both companies that a
significant number of IP addresses located in the clouds of these two services have fallen under the block
on the
basis of the court ruling (to block Telegram),» Zharov was quoted as saying.
Qualcomm vigorously refuted the premise of the FTC's claims against it, saying that «the complaint is
based on a flawed legal theory, a lack of economic support and
significant misconceptions about the mobile technology industry.»
«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.
A more
significant move would be to restrict access to the small business tax deduction
based on the number of employees a corporation has.
It's definitely a high valuation level but we believe Salesforce can drive
significant revenue synergies and help the MuleSoft business achieve $ 1 billion in revenue much faster than it could
on a standalone
basis,» Tillman said in a note Wednesday.
«Qatar and Russia may have been opposing sides
on the battlefield in Syria but have
significant mutual interests elsewhere, including gas production in particular,» said Emad Mostaque of the London -
based consultancy Ecstrat.
Opinion differs
on whether Research In Motion,
based in Waterloo, Ont., can buffer its bottom line by establishing a
significant beachhead in the increasingly lucrative tablet market to go along with its ever - growing smartphone sales, or whether it should close up shop and get out of the game while it still can.
Perhaps the most
significant thing about the complaint is that it's
based on a law that seems to allow employees to sidestep mandatory arbitration clauses in their contracts, Axios reports.
Steve Seelig, senior regulatory advisor at benefits consulting firm Willis Towers Watson, said that, of three changes related to executive compensation in the tax reform plan — the other two involve stock options and performance -
based pay — it's the hit
on tax - exempt executive compensation that is the most
significant.
«
Based on the current challenges in the power industry and a
significant decline in orders, GE Power continues to transform our new, combined business to better meet the needs of our customers,» GE's statement said in flawless corporate speak: «As we have said, we are working to reduce costs and simplify our structure to better align our product solutions, and these steps will include layoffs.»
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.
Private equity firm Berkshire Partners LLC said
on Wednesday it would acquire a
significant minority stake in Kendra Scott Design Inc, in a deal that sources said values the Austin, Texas -
based jewelry company at more than $ 1 billion.
Also, a
significant part of the stock's valuation is
based on solar deals that have been booked but not delivered.
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.
Based on our experience, this performance improvement can be
significant — often in the range of 10 to 30 percent.
The last thing they want is an edgy, scintillating discussion, with the raucous laughter and powerful voice of a singularly funny, smart female host who,
on a nightly
basis, shapes one of the most
significant conversations in contemporary culture.
On a daily
basis, the impact of doing five sprints isn't that
significant, especially when you had planned to run three miles.
Based on what what Comcast executives have said publicly, analysts don't expect the service to pose a
significant threat to the four major wireless carriers immediately.
But in the long - run, there's no doubt you're going to overpay
on many items, and at the end of the year, that money will be
significant, especially if you shop at Amazon
on a weekly
basis.
About Domino's Pizza ® Founded in 1960, Domino's Pizza is the largest pizza company in the world
based on retail sales, with a
significant business in both delivery and carryout pizza.
A
significant portion of the value they bring to the table — the reason so many people are willing to watch, read, or listen — is that they make a promise, explicit or implicit, to report news
based on what's newsworthy, not
based on what's conducive to the corporation's own interests.
You'll drive
significant organic visitors to your small business site
on a consistent
basis.
BuildGroup's model is
based on a long term investment approach that helps companies accelerate their current business while establishing the foundation for
significant future growth.
Investors that
base their decisions entirely
on valuation can miss out
on significant bull markets.
Zaino, who counsels the Millennial children and grandchildren of his primary client
base, says, «Younger investors who can't handle the risk associated with stocks are missing out
on significant long - term growth through higher returns and the positive effects of compounding interest.
An audit includes examining,
on a test
basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
And while so far nothing Trump has actually done
on trade is all that
significant in the grand scheme of things, perpetually making policy
on the
basis of a total misunderstanding of the issue is potentially quite dangerous.
Significant portions of these distributions were not
based on our investment performance and such waivers and reimbursements by NexPoint Advisors may not continue in the future.
While a number of vocal critics dispute the wisdom of these actions, there is general agreement -
based on a growing body of evidence - that forward guidance and quantitative easing have had a
significant and beneficial impact.
Based on this, one might expect to see bank customers paying
significant amounts to use cheques.
In our view, many other markets are less expensive, but more fairly valued
on a historical
basis and will need to see a
significant pickup in earnings growth to continue their run.
Although revenues are reported
on an accrual
basis, the timing of receipts vis - à - vis last year appears to have had a
significant impact
on the year - over-year results, thereby distorting the current results.
Credit Karma provides free credit monitoring to track its users» TransUnion credit reports
on a rolling, daily
basis and notifies them of any
significant changes, such as if a new account is opened in their name or if a creditor registers a delinquency.
Management's determination of fair value is then
based on the best information available in the circumstances and may incorporate management's own assumptions and involves a
significant degree of judgment, taking into consideration a combination of internal and external factors, including the appropriate risk adjustments for non-performance and liquidity risks.
After eighteen months and a
significant capital investment in research, and development, Bellwether launched a series of investment solutions
based on our «Disciplined Dividend Growth» investment process for affluent investors.
So
on a seasonal
basis, it may be another week or so before we see
significant downside pressure.
An audit also includes examining,
on a test
basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the balance sheet, assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall balance sheet presentation.
We make
significant investments in acquiring new customers and believe that we will be able to achieve a positive return
on these investments by retaining customers and expanding the size of our deployments within our customer
base over time...
Thus, the long - term target incentives for the NEOs who head these
significant business segments are determined
based on a blend of peer positions with similar titles at peer group companies and CEO positions among smaller companies, using the 75th percentile for peer - company positions and the median for CEO positions at smaller companies as competitive reference points.
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.
Based on a median income of $ 54,570, a 20 percent annual savings contribution would be $ 910, which is
significant when the cost of living is so low: $ 51,580 per year.
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.
Financial assets and liabilities whose values
based on prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable and
significant to the overall fair value measurement.
These averages were calculated
based on analytics from more than 500.000 active Facebook pages — so should carry
significant weight.
Nowadays, a
significant amount of people make decisions
based on the information they find online.