Sentences with phrase «significant business issues»

On the 15 - month programme you'll work as part of a project team helping client organisations to address their most significant business issues.

ValueAct president Mason Morfit now gets access to «selected Microsoft directors and management to discuss a range of significant business issues» and, he gets a board seat if he wants it — and everyone's pretty sure he wants it.

Not exact matches

Our survey, conducted April 27 through May 2, assessed the existing primary candidates in the Republican and Democratic parties and explored the issues of greatest impact to small - business owners — a significant force in the U.S. economy as well as an extremely engaged segment of the electorate.

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.

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.

(In an e-mail to Canadian Business, a spokesperson for Strategic stated that the grid note «included funds loaned to Concrete to deal with the significant real estate issues in their portfolio» and that the firm agreed to reduce the total by more than $ 1 million «as a courtesy.»)

In one hour a week, I make significant progress on business issues and the strategies that I believe have a strong impact on the agency.

In the release, the company recognized the significant issues it faces after the termination of its relationship with Philidor, the cancellation of almost all price increases, and underperformance in several of its business lines.

While some businesses come with significant issues needing resolution — financial distress, a complex corporate carve out, a transition from family ownership, or a need to make costs competitive through deep operational change — others are simply seeking a capital partner committed to growth with the deep operational and strategic experience to partner with management to execute a business plan and attain sustainable value.

Some of these agreements have resulted in significant market opening; others have been of lower standard and have dodged the tough issues necessary to maximize income gains from trade; still others have resulted in trade diversion rather than trade creation and have created a so - called «noodle bowl» of overlapping and sometimes contradictory agreements that have become a thicket of regulations that businesses often find difficult to understand.

We participate in the policymaking process by informing public officials about our positions on issues significant to our customers and our business.

At issue in many Rule 14a - 8 (i)(7) no - action requests is whether a proposal that addresses ordinary business matters nonetheless focuses on a policy issue that is sufficiently significant.

A board acting in this capacity and with the knowledge of the company's business and the implications for a particular proposal on that company's business is well situated to analyze, determine and explain whether a particular issue is sufficiently significant because the matter transcends ordinary business and would be appropriate for a shareholder vote.

Company spokeswoman Jeannice Hall issued a brief statement that the company «funds a broad range of research on a number of topics that have potentially significant public policy implications for our business.»

• SEC rules provide an exception to its «ordinary business» exclusion for «significant policy issue» proposals.

Prescience Point Capital Management conducts in - depth investigations of public companies, which often uncover fraud, misleading business practices or significant valuation issues.

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.

Who cares that hes» a successful God fearing good do - er with significant multiple Ivy League degrees that gives tons of money to charities, has incredible business and political experience and loves his country... oh wait... but then there is that Mormon thing... VOTE THE ISSUES IDIOTS, NOT THE RELIGION!

While keeping the state's approximately 250 growers apprised of significant issues, news and advice, the commission represents their interests in its work with businesses, domestic and international markets, the media and leaders in the state and national capitals.»

At Cranswick, we understand that food waste is not only a financial cost to the business and significant environmental issue to tackle but also increasingly ethically unacceptable.

We have also addressed significant issues facing the Group with the decision to exit Home Improvement and decisive action taken on BIGW to reposition the business,» Banducci said.

Business Council members have repeatedly identified the cost of employee health coverage as their most significant cost - of - doing - businesBusiness Council members have repeatedly identified the cost of employee health coverage as their most significant cost - of - doing - businessbusiness issue.

Massey's business success and pro-business view provide significant affinity with the Conservative and Republican parties, but the pro-choice and pro-gun control Massey's views on some social issues creates a real drag on his Conservative Party prospects.

«It was a meet and greet with a firm that does significant business with the pension fund where a number of issues were discussed, including pension fund issues,» said spokesman Dennis Tompkins.

THOMPSON: One of the things that have struck me in reporting on this issue is that a significant segment of the business community wants to see some kind of definitive policy because they like certainty.

San Diego, CA About Blog This Business, Insurance And Environmental Law blog by Caufield & James, L.L.P discusses significant legal issues for residents of San Diego, California.

The process of conversion also has a significant impact on the business management function within a new academy, including challenges associated with accounting and reporting, concerns about insurance or other back office issues.

Pursuant to another executive order, the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Chief Counsel for Advocacy must review proposed and final rules anticipated to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities before they can be issued; if we have questions about the impact of our proposals on small entities, we will often discuss these issues informally with this office earlier in the rulemaking process.

The environmental impact of paper is significant and businesses around the world are becoming increasingly focused on addressing these issues head on.

«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.

The bottom - up analyses center on the facts that the businesses in which Third Avenue has invested are all eminently creditworthy; that the common stocks were acquired at a significant discount to our estimate of NAV; and that the common stocks are the issues of companies that provide comprehensive, written disclosures; and are regulated by government agencies whose principal interest seems to be investor protection.

Visteon's shares are currently trading on a «when issued» basis at roughly 3x 2011 EBITDA, and after backing out the company's significant ownership in high growth subsidiaries, we believe the core Visteon business trades for between 1.5 x and 1.7 x EBITDA.

Warren Buffett on Business ignores Buffett the investor to take up issues that are just as significant: Buffett the business owner and Business ignores Buffett the investor to take up issues that are just as significant: Buffett the business owner and business owner and manager.

-- Seed Potato: While 2013 confirmed a significant improvement (OP margin of 5.3 %), the seed potato business has suffered two tough years of weather disruption (plus Algerian & Syrian issues)-- margins remain well shy of the 10.1 % average we saw in 2009 - 11.

Ignoring their surplus cash / investments for a minute — the only thing missing operationally from this business is sustained / significant success on the fund - raising front — now is the ideal time I believe to remedy / attack that issue, as I've pointed out.

San Diego, CA About Blog This Business, Insurance And Environmental Law blog by Caufield & James, L.L.P discusses significant legal issues for residents of San Diego, California.

Climate change is one of the most significant and urgent issues facing business and society today.

Company spokeswoman Jeannice Hall issued a brief statement that the company «funds a broad range of research on a number of topics that have potentially significant public policy implications for our business.»

Aaron P. Allan, a Senior Partner in Glaser Weil's Environmental & Energy Department, has for over twenty - five years represented a diverse range of business entities on significant issues involving energy, environmental, consumer products, insurance coverage, toxic tort and real property issues.

Generation & Gender in the Workplace, a report issued by the Families and Work Institute (FWI) and the American Business Collaboration (http://familiesandwork.org/publications/genandgender.html): The FWI has been collecting data about the workforce for more than 25 years and is able to identify significant generational trends and changes.

MILLAR KREKLEWETZ LLP is a boutique Canadian law firm with lawyers who have significant expertise in assisting businesses with indirect tax issues.

[5] Other examples are not so commonly predicted (if, indeed, they are predicted at all), yet are no less significant: business models that facilitate free legal services, the use of non-legal (notably industry and business) knowledge and experience to increase client trust in and comfort with the firm and with legal services more generally, the collection of knowledge about the legal issues of individual clients in the same industry for use by a trade association to assist and defend the rights of all in that industry on a collective basis, a severely injured client's reassurance and comfort in knowing that in selecting a certain legal services provider the client is not just receiving highly specialized advice but also benefitting an association that helps others with the same type of severe injury, the development of a legal research establishment for experimentation with different ways of providing legal services.

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.

Jack has over twenty years of experience in numerous types of commercial litigation matters, with substantial representations of clients in many matters involving environmental litigation, including five trials pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, significant architectural, engineering and construction disputes, business acquisition and transactional disputes, including takeover / merger and acquisition litigation, claims under purchase and sales and indemnity contracts, securities law litigation, insurance coverage on behalf of the insured, and legal issues relating to medical records release and copying.

Planning for the possibility may limit difficulties if the issue arises, especially if you have significant assets or own a business that could be affected by divorce action later on.

As a final step, a hefty fine could be issued which would have a significant financial impact on smaller businesses.

We have significant expertise in complex offshore corporate and trust entities, high value family or business assets, the tax consequences of divorce or separation and pension issues.

They can also be asked to provide an opinion on other important factors that should be borne in mind when considering a business case, such as issues of liquidity and whether one spouse can draw significant sums from a business to meet a financial settlement.

Mr. Moscovitch specializes in the resolution of Employment matters, Wage & Hour issues (including class actions), complex Business and Contractual disputes, Civil Rights lawsuits, Intellectual Property and Legal Malpractice issues, as well as significant Personal Injury cases.

In doing so, the Bulletin makes it clear that moving forward, Staff will focus on a proposal's significance to the company's business even if a proposal relates to operations that fall below the 5 % threshold, and even if the proposal raises significant social or ethical issues.