Sentences with phrase «significant business investments»

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For all the hoopla surrounding the digital economy and virtual businesses, the success of many ventures still hinges on serious capital outlay; indeed, a recent benchmark report by the Business Development Bank of Canada identifies «significant» investment in fixed assets as a key variable that helps mid-size companies grow into large ones.

Most businesses spend a significant amount of money on a one - time security investment and fail to continue updating it.

Making an investment in a business is a significant decision that should never be made lightly, but it is not outside of the realm of possibility that you will face this decision at some point.

That required a significant investment, which came in the form of a loan from Business Development Canada.

Over the past 20 years there has been a significant amount of data showing that investment in the human element in business is a profit - making proposition.

Imagine the increased productivity your business would see if new employees could level up their skills without a significant investment of time and energy from your senior staff members.

The sharks are circling Woolworths, but the size of the business would require suitors to make a significant investment — in cash and time.

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.

CVS Health's investments in corporate social responsibility are a prime example of how an emphasis on purpose can lead to tangible business benefits, including more fulfilled, more productive employees and a significant brand boost.

After decades of attempting to entice real estate and business investments, as well as a resident base with higher taxable income... cities now find themselves with a significant amount of all three.

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.

«The group is facing significant investments to grow our business and has undrawn facilities of $ 10 billion,» said Chief Financial Officer Trond Westlie.

This would be an immediate and significant benefit to small businesses looking to make investments in their business.

While developing a dedicated app for your business is easier and more cost - effective than ever, largely thanks to platforms like Firebase and BuildFire, this task still requires a significant investment of resources — especially in terms of maintenance and updates.

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.

We may not fully realize intended benefits of these significant investments, or these initiatives may not be well executed, and therefore our business results may suffer.»

In the past, the only option for small business funding required small business owners to visit a bank, which demanded extensive paperwork and significant time investments.

Significant debate remains between the White House and Hill Republicans on elements of any final tax reform package, including which deductions to target, how low to push the corporate rate and how companies deduct business investments.

Luca Maestri, Apple's chief financial officer, said in an interview that Apple was making significant investments in hiring, research and development, and manufacturing, «but we also have a very, very profitable business.»

Lower commodity prices and the drop in energy - related business investment are acting as significant drags.

Any significant increase in cash compensation in lieu of equity awards would reduce the cash otherwise available for operations and investment in our business.

Banks can offer large loans up to several million, making them a good option for significant investment in your business (i.e., purchasing real estate or long - term machinery / equipment).

With a low of nine percent investment from Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, to a high 100 percent investment from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, all expressed some if not significant investment value in ETH.

«This game - changing announcement is yet another example of the strong creative culture and talent throughout the Austin region that enables innovative businesses to start, grow, and attract a significant level of investment.

Second Generation Ltd («Second Gen»), headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, is an Embrescia family investment firm that actively works with talented management teams to develop businesses that have potential for significant growth and long - term value.

«We made significant improvements in many of our businesses, and were able to accelerate some important business investments at the end of the year.

Finally, we believe that management's significant investments in new businesses, such as online - to - offline services (e.g., food delivery, ride sharing, etc.), are masking the strength of the core search business, which continues to grow at a healthy rate and generates significant profits.

Like Buffett, Lou is a value investor looking to buy quality businesses below intrinsic value; «Generally, SQ advisers believes that identifying a significant difference between the market value of a security and the intrinsic value of that security is what defines an investment opportunity.»

Perhaps the best advice is only to hold the position if you are capable of evaluating the business operationally, are convinced that the fundamentals are still attractive, believe the company has a significant competitive advantage, and you are comfortable with the increased dependence upon the performance of a single investment.

Neiman Marcus does not face any significant debt maturities until 2020, when a term loan of nearly $ 3 billion comes due, giving its private equity owners Ares Management LP (ARES.N) and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) time to try to turn the business around.

While consumer spending will likely lessen somewhat in 2018, business investment continues its significant turnaround.

The emerging digital world is having a profound impact on the business world, and with significant investment implications.

If you are prepared to make a significant capital investment aimed at paying dividends over time, then more of a traditional business loan or substantial line of credit may be the best path.

In the business sector, few firms report interest rates or access to finance as being significant constraints on investment activity.

Running and growing your business requires significant investments of both time and money, and the most successful business owners are the ones who know which of these precious...

Recent measures such as changes to the Canada Pension Plan, the rollback of planned cuts to Employment Insurance premiums, the introduction of carbon levies and cap - and - trade programs, and significant minimum wage hikes in Ontario and Alberta have a cumulative impact on investment returns and business competitiveness.

«Together, we have seen significant growth of our business, including a focus on fresh food and investments in eCommerce.

Their mandate ranges from growth investments for control of companies to taking minority stakes in businesses with significant prospects for growth.

If the recent deterioration in business sentiment is to have a significant effect on real activity, it would do so by altering firms» investment and employment plans.

The news follows on the heels of a recent round of significant fundraising for the company: $ 100,000 from the Ontario Genomics Institute's Pre-Commercialization Business Development Fund (PBDF); and $ 925,000 from an investment syndicate comprising members of York Angel Investors, the Golden Triangle Angel Network, the Georgian Angel Network and the Niagara Angel Network.

Over a 14 - year period, Mr. Moysiuk led the creation and development of a significant institutional private equity business and portfolio, which generated exceptional investment performance.

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.

«She has significant experience in the financial markets, law and charity sector and has an outstanding track record in business, investment and economic affairs.»

«So it's prudent for us as a business to get a clearer view of that raft of change that's been touted for the next 12 or 18 months... before we push ahead with the rest of the strategy, to make what are very, very significant investments in the farm part of the portfolio and also the processing part.»

The Port - Glasgow based company has been shortlisted in the Green Family Business of the Year and the Scottish Family Business of the Year (Large) award categories in recognition of the significant development and investment made by -LSB-...]

Kevin Lane, chief executive of IDB, comments: «The completion of a very significant investment programme by IDB into the US food ingredients market is in - line with our growth strategy to invest in high growth dairy businesses that deliver strong returns to our members.

The wine business in Mendoza has also seen significant foreign and local investment in the past several years.

I also firmly believe that as our sales team delivers new large scale opportunities, we can build a highly profitable business that will command significant value in the investment world by applying measured financial discipline and prudent operational controls to our business.

Meller told The Australian Financial Review that while life insurance has been a significant challenge, its wealth management business had grown 9 per cent, investment management 10 per cent, the New Zealand business 14 per cent and AMP Bank 17 per cent.

«The business tax reform component also includes a merger of the state's corporate franchise tax and bank tax, which will extend income apportionment methodologies that benefit businesses with significant jobs and capital investments in New York state.