Sentences with phrase «substantial business risks»

SAN FRANCISCO / FRANKFURT (Reuters)-- Facebook faces substantial business risks from new European Union privacy rules set to take effect in May, a looming reality that came into stark relief over the...

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Business owners are popular targets for identity thieves, he says, because they typically have access to substantial lines of credit, they're engaged in a lot of transactions that could put their information at risk, and their personal and business finances are often inteBusiness owners are popular targets for identity thieves, he says, because they typically have access to substantial lines of credit, they're engaged in a lot of transactions that could put their information at risk, and their personal and business finances are often intebusiness finances are often intertwined.

Forward - Looking Statements This news release contains forward - looking information about 3M's financial results and estimates and business prospects that involve substantial risks and uncertainties.

Finally, right behind market fit and team problems, in terms of fatal startup failings, comes the substantial risks associated with strong competition (existing or emerging), which drives about 20 % of the new companies out of business.

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.

Last week, Bank of America's (BOA) released their SEC annual report that also contained a mention of cryptocurrencies as a threat to their business, with the risk of competition described in very similar terms: «the widespread adoption of new technologies, including internet services, cryptocurrencies and payment systems, could require substantial expenditures to modify or adapt our existing products and services.»

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.

In Japan, a system of lifetime employment in many big businesses, a tradition of employer provided benefits such as housing in many cases, and a wage system in those kinds of businesses where workers receive a substantial share of their annual income in the form of an annual bonus whose size can be used to buffer good and bad years for a company sharing risks and rewards with workers instead of limiting the risks and rewards to an investor class, have contributed to low levels of income inequality in the Japanese economy relative to comparably developed countries with comparable levels of government spending on welfare state type programs in other countries.

Companies that are in similar businesses may be similarly affected by particular economic or market events; to the extent the Fund has substantial holdings within a particular sector, the risks associated with that sector increase.

[The very wealthy often own businesses with substantial risk.

Our risk assessment for JNJ reflects that its products are largely immune from economic cycles, that it does not rely on any single product category or customer for sustained growth and that it enjoys competitive advantages owing to its substantial financial resources, business scale and global sales capabilities.

For the business owner who takes a substantial level of risk in his or her daily cash flow system (butcher, baker, candlestick maker or trained forex currency trader) the PP is a place to stash wealth for use at a time when he is no longer able to work.

Our best risk / reward idea is Reading International (RDI), an internationally diversified movie exhibitor, with a related business segment that owns, develops and operates substantial real estate assets, many of which are entertainment - themed retail centers («ETRCs») anchored by Reading's cinema multiplexes.

Our best risk / reward idea is Reading International (NASDAQ: RDI), an internationally diversified movie exhibitor, with a related business segment that owns, develops and operates substantial real estate assets, many of which are entertainment - themed retail centers («ETRCs») anchored by Reading's cinema multiplexes.

The company operates a low - risk business that produces substantial free cash flows.

Our business is subject to substantial risks and uncertainties, including those referenced above.

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.

Living Years Pets provides an inventory - free, risk - free way for pet businesses to create their own branded, feature - rich online community that generates substantial incremental revenue from customer - paid subscription fees.

Ridley was responsible, according to parliament's Treasury select committee, for a «high - risk, reckless business strategy» which the bank was able to pursue as the result of a «substantial failure of regulation» by the state.

All of this means multitudes of businesses are putting themselves at risk of being hit by substantial fines, as well as reputational damage and a potential loss of customers.

Business owners usually risk a considerable amount of finances and invest a substantial amount of time to get their business up and operating, but some fail to undertake a strategy for continuation when the worse situation happens unexpBusiness owners usually risk a considerable amount of finances and invest a substantial amount of time to get their business up and operating, but some fail to undertake a strategy for continuation when the worse situation happens unexpbusiness up and operating, but some fail to undertake a strategy for continuation when the worse situation happens unexpectedly.

Further, warning about risks of investing in ICOs, the SEC has said that companies and individuals have increasingly been using them to raise capital for their businesses and projects resulting in the substantial growth of the cryptocurrency market.

«When you've built a business of substantial value, the chances of you saying you can reduce risk and harvest a lot of value for your shareholders by selling can make a lot of sense,» said Rishi Garg, of Menlo Park - based investment firm Mayfield, and former head of corporate development at Twitter and Square.

Ordinary businesses, whose core competency is not Bitcoin trading, can not afford to take this substantial risk.

«This is an opportunity, but there are also problems that expose investors to substantial risk, such as the lack of transparency regarding the identity of the issuers and underlying business plans.»

It wasn't just the loss of underwriting business that affected FBR, it also was that the company was exposed to significant after - market risks as it held substantial positions in the securities of these companies as underwriter or market maker.

Despite GGP's substantial business progress and the improvements in the Class A mall market, standalone GGP can still not achieve nearly as much shareholder value as can be achieved in the Simon Transaction with substantially lower risk to shareholders.