Sentences with phrase «significant number this year»

«And this year, they're expecting to get $ 20 million, so it's a more significant number this year.»

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Over the past year, the number of CLOs, which are also significant investors in energy companies, holding defaulted debt has skyrocketed.

That year also saw a significant cable television growth spurt, exploding the number of channels needing content.

With U.K. life expectancy a long 80.75 years and the average retirement age of 65, a significant amount of people are working longer, however, with data from the Office on National Statistics (ONS) released last week showed the number of older people aged 65 - 74 who were economically active had almost doubled in the last ten years to 16 percent.

«Because Mylan's Board has determined that risk oversight is the responsibility of the full board, all incumbent directors should be considered accountable for material failures of risk oversight over a number of years, when warning signs were available to the company but no actions appear to have been taken to mitigate or head off the significant potential risks that have since materialized.

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 fact, Americans log more than 452 million business trips each year, a significant number of which involve air travel.

A number of large hedge funds were also significant holders of Valeant as recently as the middle of the year.

When he ran the numbers for one client, Tallal calculated that putting away money early would result in significant savings: «By starting when his two children were infants and setting aside about $ 6,500 a year for each child, the business owner would wind up spending nearly $ 400,000 less.»

The announcement follows a significant increase in the number of animal - related safety issues over the past several years.

The police operation, which involved help from Microsoft and ESET, a Slovakian cyber security firm, was significant both for the number of computers infected worldwidew and because Andromeda had been used over a number of years to distribute scores of new viruses.

«Within a year or so, you'll see a significant number of funds, from household names that currently offer actively managed funds, with non-transparent portfolios similar to actively managed mutual funds,» says Gary Gastineau, principal of ETF Consultants, in Summit, N.J, who formerly directed product development at the American Stock Exchange.

A few years ago the Federal Trade Commission found that a significant number of credit reports contain errors.

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.

But when NDP members decided by a narrow margin to show Thomas Mulcair the door, they ended up trading a leader who was considered prime ministerial by a significant number of voters for one who is not — or at least who may not be in time for next year's federal vote.

During his 18 year career, Fausto has held a number of senior financial management roles at significant listed resource companies including Mantra Resources, Norilsk Nickel International and BHP Billiton.

Other significant year - ended wage increases were recorded for a number of industries with substantial public - sector representation, such as education.

«With stagnant job growth numbers this past year and a significant decrease in family - supporting jobs, giving up on her jobs plan is a sign the premier has given up on middle class families who are struggling to make ends meet.»

The commencement of production at a number of large resource projects over the next two years should also provide a significant boost to exports of base metals and oil.

Engineering construction activity has nearly doubled over the past two years and this upswing is likely to be sustained in the period ahead, with a number of significant road and mining - related projects scheduled for commencement in 2004 (Graph 41).

Coming off a year that saw a record number of new drug approvals, significant scientific breakthroughs and a year - end tax reform package that both significantly lowers corporate taxes and provides the long - awaited tax repatriation holiday, it's not surprising that biotech investors, executives and advisers were in a good mood as they gathered in San Francisco this year for the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference.

Last year was the first full year they showed up in significant numbers, resulting in the enclave's revival and the robust numbers Wynn just posted.

Investing in only a small number of companies each year allows us to allocate significant time and resources to each startup in both the short and long term.

«For a significant number of people who attend the Friday event, things will happen that they'll look back on years from now and tie to the day their lives took off,» he said.

«Our sponsorship and fundraising over the years have allowed 1moreChild to open new homes and support a significant number of children in the area.

«In looking at past results, it's interesting to see performance numbers in a significant reverse of what was reported last year where so many U.S. corporations suffered financially,» said Employee Ownership Foundation President, J. Michael Keeling.

14 % of respondents believe that insider trading practices in the alternative investment industry have become less prevalent since the FBI arrested Raj Rajaratnam and scared the bejeezus out of everyone, a noticeable drop from January 2016 when 25 % of respondents felt this way; 37 % of respondents think the news of arrests and convictions there has had little impact on insider trading because those who engage in such practices think they are smarter than everyone else and will never get caught, compared with 39 % of respondents in 2016; and 49 % of respondents believe the influx of money into funds in recent years and the explosion in the number of hedge fund firms has put enough pressure on fund managers that there will always be a few desperate enough to try anything, including insider trading, a significant increase from the 36 % of respondents who felt this way in the Roundtable's previous survey on this topic.

Each year we voluntarily disclose the total assets that the firm's employees, our families and the Funds» trustees have invested in the Oakmark Funds; as of December 31, 2016, that number is over $ 400 million, reflecting significant share purchases during the past year.

«Suffice to say that we believe this trend is here to stay, and should offset some of the decline in demand we expect to see as a result of the significant number of rigs that have been already been laid down this year.

New issues from a number of emerging markets companies in the second half of 2013, as well as a growing deal pipeline, indicate that there could be significant growth in IPOs this year, Bon says.

The broadening in the DR capital market last year, with a surge in the number of capital raisings to 51 from 31 transactions in 2012, was more significant than the decline in the total capital raised, which fell to $ 10.4 billion from $ 12.7 billion in 2012, they say.

A significant decline in the number of visitors to Canterbury Cathedral in Kent last year has been blamed... More

For example, a reduction in the number of binges, hospitalizations, days lost from work, arrests for drunkenness per year represent significant improvement, even though the ideal goal of permanent abstinence is not achieved.

«But in the past several years, a new current has arisen in conservative evangelical thought: A small but significant number of theologians, psychologists, and other conservative Christians are beginning to develop moral arguments that it's possible to affirm same - sex relationships not in spite of orthodox theology, but within it.

Ironically, the a significant number of the 5,000 or so deaths (over 500 years) resulting from the Inquistion were the execution of pedophiles.

«I am particularly pleased that our highest - performing schools, Hampden Gurney, has secured fantastic outcomes with a significant number of disadvantaged pupils in Year 6 - demonstrating once again that a child's success should never be limited by their background.»

It will probably be some years before most national religious bodies set up offices on aging, or before a significant number of theological institutions add gerontology - informed courses to their curricula.

Religious ownership of stations would not have been a major factor in 1971 at the time of the Broadcast Institute's study, but it may be a more significant factor in recent years because of the growth in the number of religious television stations across the country.

At the same time the liveliness and potential importance of this conversation are shown by the remarkable number of significant articles and books it has generated over the past half dozen years.

The number of consumers who consider healthfulness when purchasing their food and beverages has shown a significant uptick in recent years, and dining out is no exception.

As you might have already read in the media, the past two years has seen a significant spike in the number of applications from beef producers for organic certification through Australian Certified Organic.

By Louise FitzRoy As you might have already read in the media, the past two years has seen a significant spike in the number of applications from beef producers for organic certification through Australian Certified Organic.

«It has been a significant year for us, highlighted by the fourth IWSC International Winemaker win, and also by a number of new above the line initiatives, including our first ever TV campaign, as well as sponsorship of two summer food and music festivals.

Mr Spencer said Australia was targeting the premium end of Chinese target but warned exports of any significant volume were probably a number of years away.

Despite being at the club for a number of years, Ward is yet to make a significant impact for Jurgen Klopp's side.

He continues to work every day to accumulate a significant number of games each year.»

Dyke pointed out that in the past four years, 23 successful applications had come from the Football League, though since 792 players start each weekend across the Championship, League One and League Two, that doesn't seem a hugely significant number.

Dempsey's contract extension at a lower number may have actually dipped their DP spending underneath Portland's for this year, but I'd bet that our discretionary TAM spending on Kee - Hee and the Wolff made up for a significant portion of that (at least or around a million).

Each year Hameline brings in some 75 students who think they are football players, a significant number for a small school (Wagner's full - time enrollment: 1,292, half of whom are women).

There have been an almost unimaginable number of significant injuries to this year's rookie class including Jabari Parker (ACL), Joel Embiid (Foot), Aaron Gordon (Foot), Julius Randle (Tibia), Noah Vonleh (Back) and Doug McDermott (Knee).