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This release contains forward - looking information about the Company's actions to enhance shareholder value, including their potential benefits, that involves substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements.

Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the impact of modifications to our operations and processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits of such transactions, including with respect to the Merger; the substantial level of government regulation over our business and the potential effects of new laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations; the outcome of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security of our information technology and other business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits of the Merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration of the businesses of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects on the businesses as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.cigna.com as well as on Express Scripts» most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.express-scripts.com.

The proposed $ 36 - billion project would be the largest private - sector investment in Canadian history and is expected to bring substantial economic benefits, including up to $ 2.5 billion in annual tax revenue for all levels of government and nearly $ 3 billion in annual contributions to Canada's GDP.

Mark's primary areas of expertise include: assisting clients with substantial private businesses manage the growth from a financial and strategic perspective advising high net worth clients on succession and estate planning issues helping clients achieve the optimal value for their business upon disposal on an after tax basis analysis of business performance assisting clients with debt raising issues structuring client's affairs for maximum tax benefits.

Our investor base includes a number of technology industry luminaries and represents a source of stable, long - term capital for us and a source of substantial strategic and commercial benefits to our portfolio companies.

All IRC section 501 (c)(3) organizations, including churches and religious organizations, must abide by certain rules: ■ their net earnings may not inure to any private shareholder or individual, ■ they must not provide a substantial benefit to private interests, ■ they must not devote a substantial part of their activities to attempting to influence legislation, ■ they must not participate in, or intervene in, any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office, and ■ the organization's purposes and activities may

CBS is also reporting that SDSU's violations could be Level 1 which,» seriously undermine or threaten the integrity of the NCAA collegiate model as set forth in the Constitution and bylaws, including any violation that provides or is intended to provide a substantial or extensive recruiting, competitive or other advantage, or a substantial or extensive impermissible benefit.»

Increased awareness of the nutritional and medical benefits of breastfeeding, including reduced incidence of infection and allergic reaction, 1 — 9 has led to its endorsement by medical and professional groups10 — 12 and to substantial increases in the number of women choosing to breastfeed.13, 14 A study of 300 British children showed that children who consumed breast milk in the early weeks of life also had significantly higher IQ scores at 7.5 to 8 years on an abbreviated version of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) than those who were not breastfed.15 The sample was made up of preterm infants fed breast milk or formula by tube.

But adding a cost or inconvenience for them is a tradeoff that makes sense considering the very substantial benefits to so many New Yorkers, including the benefit to a far larger number of working poor living in the outer boroughs.

Taxpayers will receive the same net benefit, but SOF spending growth appears lower.3 Other substantial changes include shifts in workers from payrolls in the general fund to those paid by capital funds, reclassifying the Sales Tax Asset Receivable Corporation (STARC) funds from a miscellaneous receipt to an offset against spending, and shifting expenses off - budget as shown in Table 3.

In addition, there are substantial economic benefits to Long Island, including:

The one year results, revealed today, show that the remede ® system led to substantial benefits in sleep parameters including a reduction in AHI, a reduction in the time spent with low blood oxygen levels overnight, and improvements in sleep efficiency and REM sleep.

This distinction has been made to help identify patients for whom adding glucose - lowering medications is more likely to lead to treatment - related adverse events, including hypoglycemia, while not providing substantial long - term benefit.

«This study demonstrates that Prosigna can reliably identify early stage breast cancer patients who have a low risk - of disease recurrence at 10 years, including a substantial proportion of patients with node - positive disease for whom the risk / benefit derived for adjuvant chemotherapy would be at best neutral,» said Dr. Alessandra Cesano, chief medical officer of NanoString Technologies.

A health - supportive, whole food like fresh cantaloupe may show up as being lower in its concentration of certain nutrients (including total polyphenols), but because we often eat it in serving sizes that are relatively large, we often get substantial nutrient benefits, even in the case of nutrients found in lower concentrations.

In fact, the evidence for the benefits of exercise including yoga for depression is pretty substantial.

These wavelengths have been proven to produce substantial improvements in cellular function with a wide range of resulting benefits including improved skin health, enhanced muscle recovery, reduced joint pain, increased testosterone, and even weight loss!

The minor academic benefits to assigning mandatory nightly homework simply do not outweigh the substantial drawbacks, which include potentially turning young children against school at the beginning of their academic journey.

Possible explanations for the positive school network effect include the substantial benefits of scale for employing education professionals and administrators, the bulk purchases of supplies and equipment, and the costs of implementing innovations in the curriculum.

Based on economic evidence that included program - based findings, earnings, and educational achievement, the authors found that all assessed programs demonstrated measurable benefits that exceeded their costs, noting, «On average, for every dollar invested equally across the six SEL interventions, there is a return of eleven dollars, a substantial economic return.»

The President's decision to launch TTIP negotiations with the EU followed a detailed exploratory process by the Administration that included public and private sector stakeholders, as well as Congress, and determined that an agreement that addresses a broad range of US - EU bilateral trade and investment policies, as well as global issues of common interest, could generate substantial economic benefits on both sides of the Atlantic.

Here at Mitchell Chrysler Dodge Ram, we not only make your certified pre-owned buying experience simple, but your purchase includes a list of substantial benefits that you will not find in a used model from a private seller.

These investments can provide large benefits including increased revenues & profits, a larger market share, increased ability to bundle services, and substantial synergies that enable cost cutting.

The federal government offers accounts with substantial tax benefits that are designed to help you save for retirement, including IRAs.

This release contains forward - looking information that involves substantial risks and uncertainties about the intention to file a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering of a minority ownership stake in Pfizer's Animal Health business, including the anticipated timing of such a transaction and the potential benefits to Pfizer.

Both cards will offer substantial benefits for frequent hotel guests, including guaranteed free stays.

The benefits of membership are many, including a substantial Awards program, the opportunity to display artwork throughout the U.S. in our Exhibitions program, and inclusion in NAWA's Annual Catalog.

Enbridge has calculated that Asian exports could be more profitable than exports to the U.S., and has spent $ 250 - million, including $ 100 - million sourced in part from Asian refineries, to develop a project it says can be built safely and with substantial local benefits.

The measures announced by Obama, including vehicle emissions standards and restrictions on coal - fired power stations appear set to achieve further substantial reductions, again while yielding net economic benefits.

These could include retraining and education for laid - off workers, advance notice of layoffs when possible, substantial income support for program participants, and maintenance of laid - off workers» health and pension benefits until they find suitable employment.

«Other countries including the US and Australia have reviewed this issue and not found substantial safety benefits.

The attractiveness of mitigation action lies largely in the substantial co-benefits which include higher energy security, lower levels of pollution at the local level with consequent health benefits and higher agricultural yields.

Taft's attorneys have substantial experience in cases asserting pension plan design allegations, cash balance pension plan design claims, including claims of whipsaw, wearaway and anti-cutback, retiree insurance claims, fiduciary duty claims, issues peculiar to pension plan mergers, other claims relating to employee welfare benefit plans, issues concerning summary plan descriptions and also claims concerning the efficacy of ERISA 204 (h) notices.

Because the restructuring and liquidation process can be contentious, with diverse constituencies competing for limited assets, clients benefit from our substantial litigation experience in state and federal court, including bankruptcy proceedings.

Advised on the acquisition of a manufacturing conglomerate across multiple jurisdictions, including informing or consulting employee representatives, dealing with a substantial defined benefit pension scheme deficit, and negotiating new service agreements for the board of directors

Investments in developing economies offer substantial benefits for many reasons, including their growth potential.

The «qualified» aspect lies in the need to control behaviour (including maintaining the benefits of Pt 36 as a means of settling claims) and to address those occasional cases where the claimant has substantial means and the defendant does not.

Many people aim for a death benefit that includes a payout substantial enough to cover a few years of the deceased's salary, funeral expenses and any outstanding debts.

Though it primarily does political advocacy for the elderly, the AARP offers its membership a number of other substantial benefits, including life insurance.

While there are substantial differences in terms of benefit levels and intent, the best burial insurance does mimic in many ways standard life insurance policies and that includes questions about your health.

Highly competitive package including excellent basic salary and substantial additional benefits.

«The potential economic returns from such health benefits are substantial but have not always been included in benefit - cost analyses or in policy debates regarding public investments in early childhood development programs.»

As a result, they're seeing substantial benefits, including fewer employee sick days and increased job satisfaction, productivity, and retention.

Such benefits may also require substantial effort on the part of Client, including an active participation in the therapeutic process, honesty, and a willingness to change feelings, thoughts and behaviors.

But school and district leaders emphasize that their new initiatives also provide substantial benefits for all students in the district — including high performers who may struggle with challenges like perfectionism and anxiety, or avoid risk taking to protect their grade point averages.

Even without the benefit of any features specific to real estate, Facebook has already captured substantial mindshare among agents, with a September 2017 report by research firm Borrell Associates suggesting that agents are «more likely to buy ads on social media than all other forms of digital media, including listing portals.»