Sentences with phrase «significant economic challenges»

The poor state of the financial market and the employer's financial health have been used in recent years, a time of significant economic challenges for many employers, to reduce a notice period even further.

Many young people and their families face significant economic challenges, but they bring talent, energy, and optimism that is making important contributions to UCLA, to California and to our nation.

Not exact matches

Actual operational and financial results of SkyWest, SkyWest Airlines and ExpressJet will likely also vary, and may vary materially, from those anticipated, estimated, projected or expected for a number of other reasons, including, in addition to those identified above: the challenges and costs of integrating operations and realizing anticipated synergies and other benefits from the acquisition of ExpressJet; the challenges of competing successfully in a highly competitive and rapidly changing industry; developments associated with fluctuations in the economy and the demand for air travel; the financial stability of SkyWest's major partners and any potential impact of their financial condition on the operations of SkyWest, SkyWest Airlines, or ExpressJet; fluctuations in flight schedules, which are determined by the major partners for whom SkyWest's operating airlines conduct flight operations; variations in market and economic conditions; significant aircraft lease and debt commitments; residual aircraft values and related impairment charges; labor relations and costs; the impact of global instability; rapidly fluctuating fuel costs, and potential fuel shortages; the impact of weather - related or other natural disasters on air travel and airline costs; aircraft deliveries; the ability to attract and retain qualified pilots and other unanticipated factors.

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.

Trump has been a vocal critic of the Iran nuclear deal and imposing new sanctions would put economic pressure on Iranian leadership, but analysts say it could also send the wrong message to the country's people who are in the midst of challenging their rulers in the most significant uprising Iran has seen since 2009.

Various studies have suggested that improving gender parity may result in significant economic dividends, which vary depending on the situation of different economies and the specific challenges they are facing.

Because of a consistent focus on our clients» needs and orienting our businesses to meet their ongoing objectives, we believe we have provided solid returns in a challenging period, while seeking to protect our ability to provide significant upside to our shareholders as the economic cycle turns.

Many of the countries and communities in which they operate face significant challenges in health, education, economic development, and basic infrastructure.

Setting aside the discussion of these technical and short - term factors, China faces significant economic and financial headwinds, and a series of policy missteps have raised concerns about its ability to successfully manage these challenges.

The Club through the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation has a long established, productive and valued partnership with the council and the local community in an area with significant socio - economic challenges such as high unemployment and high levels of crime.

The political challenges posed by these economic changes are many and significant.

Maragos said he was running for county executive because «we are all aware that Nassau County faces significant financial challenges, multiple corruption allegations, weak economic growth and a costly and unfair tax assessment system.»

He told local officials that the State's economic indicators are certainly more positive than they were two years ago, but when broken down to individual localities there are still significant challenges to face.

In its 87 - page proposal «CNY Rising From The Ground,» the Central New York Regional Economic Development Council said it would use the money to assist projects that align with significant market opportunities and address persistent challenges.

Mr. Terkper said this was achieved despite the significant challenges that confronted the economy in the form of the power crisis and the rough global economic terrain, which affected interest rate, gold and cocoa prices, which are two of Ghana's major export commodities.

«The fact that 25.4 percent of New Yorkers are obese is a reminder that we need to do more to address the health needs of populations that face the most significant social, economic, and health challenges.

My office recently finalized an early warning monitoring system that will identify local governments facing significant fiscal stress and present a realistic picture of their financial condition and identify the economic and budgetary challenges they face.

Professor Sir Robert Lechler, President of the Academy of Medical Sciences says: «We can not ignore the significant health challenges facing our society as a result of an aging and growing population, rising obesity levels and environmental and economic change.

John Ruskay, executive vice president and CEO of the UJA - Federation of New York [said], «Already in the context of a very challenging economic environment this will present another significant difficulty.

The challenge will be seeing eye to eye on the reasons each country supports this action — the U.S. because of its potential carbon savings and Indonesia because the fires caused by clearing lead to significant health and economic threats.

«In recent years, the rising health and economic burden of non-infectious respiratory diseases such as asthma have presented a significant challenge to public health,» said Dr. Patra.

Despite industry claims that these technologies are safe, this technological frontier poses significant health, safety and environmental hazards, as well as profound social, economic and ethical challenges.

FLORENCE, Italy — With its national banks teetering on the edge of default and an uncertain economic future, Italy's financial woes have had a significant impact on state funding for arts education and the availability of student finance for Italian students, creating a challenging landscape for fashion education.

As Connecticut faces significant financial and economic challenges, addressing these often - longstanding challenges requires a thorough understanding what problems our state must solve.

I have increasingly focused my work on finding ways to create high - quality opportunities at scale and have learned that strategic partnerships across sectors are essential if we are to identify and implement solutions where significant educational, economic, and social challenges or gaps exist.

I still believe that there are significant structural challenges in Europe as well as demand challenges in Asia, making it difficult to go out on a limb for conglomerates tied to global economic growth.

Says Espen Falkenhaug, Director General of WYSE Travel Confederation: «Due to economic challenges, the tourism industry is going through unprecedented change, and young travelers are playing an increasingly significant, positive role.

Simon Allison, Hoftel chairman, warned: «This will be a year where the Gulf and Indian Ocean market faces challenges like never before — the continuing rise of the online travel agents, the spread of home - sharing and serviced apartments, the consolidation of brands, significant supply increases and, in some places, a tough economic environment.»

A statement from the publisher read: «The Consumer Business centered on Sega Corporation is expected to post operating loss in the year ending March 2012, due to the challenging economic climate and significant changes in the home video game software market environment in the US and Europe.

«The Consumer Business centred on Sega Corporation is expected to post operating loss in the year ending March 2012, due to the challenging economic climate and significant changes in the home video game software market environment in the US and Europe.

Reasons for the loss are said to be «challenging economic climate and significant changes in the home video game software market».

Howardena Pindell's collage Rambo Real Estate: Homelessness poignantly comments on social and economic challenges that are as significant today as in 1987, when the work was made.

So here is the challenge: 1) We have a threat that is known to pose significant economic risk.

We, too, face significant challenges — obviously not of the magnitude that President Lincoln faced, but we've got severe economic and security and environmental challenges.

His strong words are particularly significant given that Nordhaus has, in the past, strongly challenged analyses — notably the Stern Review — pointing to high economic costs from global warming.

«We would love to do away with coal all together, but we realize it comes with significant economic and political challenges,» Peridas said.

For example, there are significant technological and operational challenges involved in existing economic activities in oil and gas and mining.

In both cases, CPP compliance raises significant economic and political challenges to the proper functioning of the U.S. power grid.

It also faces substantial economic challenges, and carries significant human health and environmental risks.

There is little question that the current economic crisis poses a significant challenge for the environmental movement in this country.

However, a variety of social, economic, and institutional challenges make deployment of present - day nuclear technologies at scales necessary to achieve significant climate mitigation unlikely.

The current economic climate of the province of Alberta will play a significant role on the demographic and economic challenges traffic safety is up against.

The last few years have posed significant economic and financial challenges, some of which have led people to get into more debt than they can handle.

«The significant downturn in business activity resulting from the global financing and economic crisis made 2009 a challenging year for law firms,» said Dewey chairman Steven Davis.

HUAWEI continues to maintain robust growth momentum although the global economic situation and telecom equipment market remains a significant challenge.

Despite these challenges, the countries that are able to do so will reap significant economic rewards.

Despite the significant impact of maternal depression on mothers and children alike, maternal mental health needs are often neglected or undiagnosed.18 Prevalence rates of maternal depression are high among low - income women due to the greater challenges they may face related to financial hardships, low levels of community or familial support, and societal prejudice.19 In fact, the prevalence of maternal depression among low - income women in the United States is double the prevalence rate for all U.S. women.20 At the same time, these women are less likely to receive treatment or be screened for postpartum depression.21 Studies show there are clear racial and ethnic disparities in who accesses treatment in the United States, even among women of the same general socio - economic status: In a multiethnic cohort of lower - income Medicaid recipients, 9 percent of white women sought treatment, compared with 4 percent of African American women and 5 percent of Latinas.22

In that role, he provided expert advice and consultation to the assistant secretary for children and families on plans, programs, policies and initiatives that addressed the health needs and strengths of children and families facing significant social, health and economic challenges.

«Our nation faces significant economic and social challenges.

But when parents face economic instability, domestic violence or significant mental health challenges, they may struggle to provide the type of interactions young children need.