Sentences with phrase «substantial potential as»

«Longer term, our outlook for the industry remains positive and we believe in the fund's substantial potential as we execute our multi-brand growth strategy.

This came out in the wide open spaces of their studio, sure, but also in the staff that I met, all of whom were very friendly, and all of whom clearly believed that VR holds substantial potential as the future of the gaming industry.

Not exact matches

«Our proposal provides Qualcomm stockholders with a substantial and immediate premium in cash for their shares, as well as the opportunity to participate in the upside potential of the combined company,» Hock Tan, Broadcom's CEO, said in a statement.

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.

«Our proposal would provide Teva stockholders with very attractive strategic and financial benefits and Mylan stockholders with a substantial premium and immediate value for their shares, as well as the opportunity to participate in the significant upside potential of the combined company — one that would transform the global generics space and leverage it to hold a unique leadership position in the pharmaceutical industry.

As usual, I don't place too much emphasis on this sort of forecast, but to the extent that I make any comments at all about the outlook for 2006, the bottom line is this: 1) we can't rule out modest potential for stock appreciation, which would require the maintenance or expansion of already high price / peak earnings multiples; 2) we also should recognize an uncomfortably large potential for market losses, particularly given that the current bull market has now outlived the median and average bull, yet at higher valuations than most bulls have achieved, a flat yield curve with rising interest rate pressures, an extended period of internal divergence as measured by breadth and other market action, and complacency at best and excessive bullishness at worst, as measured by various sentiment indicators; 3) there is a moderate but still not compelling risk of an oncoming recession, which would become more of a factor if we observe a substantial widening of credit spreads and weakness in the ISM Purchasing Managers Index in the months ahead, and; 4) there remains substantial potential for U.S. dollar weakness coupled with «unexpectedly» persistent inflation pressures, particularly if we do observe economic weaknesAs usual, I don't place too much emphasis on this sort of forecast, but to the extent that I make any comments at all about the outlook for 2006, the bottom line is this: 1) we can't rule out modest potential for stock appreciation, which would require the maintenance or expansion of already high price / peak earnings multiples; 2) we also should recognize an uncomfortably large potential for market losses, particularly given that the current bull market has now outlived the median and average bull, yet at higher valuations than most bulls have achieved, a flat yield curve with rising interest rate pressures, an extended period of internal divergence as measured by breadth and other market action, and complacency at best and excessive bullishness at worst, as measured by various sentiment indicators; 3) there is a moderate but still not compelling risk of an oncoming recession, which would become more of a factor if we observe a substantial widening of credit spreads and weakness in the ISM Purchasing Managers Index in the months ahead, and; 4) there remains substantial potential for U.S. dollar weakness coupled with «unexpectedly» persistent inflation pressures, particularly if we do observe economic weaknesas measured by breadth and other market action, and complacency at best and excessive bullishness at worst, as measured by various sentiment indicators; 3) there is a moderate but still not compelling risk of an oncoming recession, which would become more of a factor if we observe a substantial widening of credit spreads and weakness in the ISM Purchasing Managers Index in the months ahead, and; 4) there remains substantial potential for U.S. dollar weakness coupled with «unexpectedly» persistent inflation pressures, particularly if we do observe economic weaknesas measured by various sentiment indicators; 3) there is a moderate but still not compelling risk of an oncoming recession, which would become more of a factor if we observe a substantial widening of credit spreads and weakness in the ISM Purchasing Managers Index in the months ahead, and; 4) there remains substantial potential for U.S. dollar weakness coupled with «unexpectedly» persistent inflation pressures, particularly if we do observe economic weakness.

It may not be the number one system, but it is superior to most of its competitors, as it has the potential to help traders yield substantial profits.

As of December 31, 2016, the Company had identified more than 7,000 potential short - lateral - equivalent drilling locations in the Wolfcamp formation that are expected to provide substantial opportunity for Anadarko's future activity in the basin.

There is a similarity to and a difference from Kant's doctrine of space and time as forms of intuition; each occasion inherits this network of potential relatedness from its past, actualizes a portion of it as its own «region,» and (if it has any substantial experience in the mode of presentational immediacy) redefines the network and projects it upon the contemporary world.

If Suarez could not accord an act taken as an action of change even the status of a real accident, but located it in the sphere of potential and relative being, then he surely would not have held that formed action could constitute the substantial being of anything.

As this will have a substantial impact on the clubs attractiveness to potential targets, as well as the transfer kittAs this will have a substantial impact on the clubs attractiveness to potential targets, as well as the transfer kittas well as the transfer kittas the transfer kitty.

It leaves out the very substantial contribution that 2 - 2.5 % annual growth would make to cutting the deficit, and indeed imposes spending cuts of such a magnitude as would significantly ratchet down growth potential and risk a double - dip recession.

The chairman of its GP committee's clinical and prescribing sub-committee, Bill Beeby, said: «The PAC report acknowledges that there has been a substantial increase in prescribing generic drugs in recent years and with just over two per cent of the overall drugs bill identified as potential savings it shows that the official advice is already being heeded.»

«While some characteristics of eczema in children are the same as in adults, our study showed substantial differences that are important for understanding eczema in children and developing tailored treatments that maximize effectiveness and minimize potential side effects.»

As defined by Nick Bostrom at Oxford University, an existential catastrophe is one which extinguishes Earth - originating intelligent life or permanently destroys a substantial part of its potential.

A new study finds a previous estimate of wastewater's potential as a renewable energy source «a substantial underestimation»

Teachers rated «ineffective» are dismissed; those whose performance is rated as «minimally effective» have one year to improve; and teachers who are rated «highly effective» receive large bonuses and the potential for substantial increases in base pay.

«As the world gets more connected and aviation grows, there may be substantial potential for cascading effects, economic and otherwise.»

Regardless of the exact transmission pattern, the study authors say China is facing a substantial dengue threat, with potential invasion into broader areas of the country, as sporadic cases have been identified in several provinces in recent years.

Late last week, FDA worked with the United States Attorney to ask a court to seize the components of a product that involved the use of vaccinia virus vaccine as part of a purported treatment for cancer that FDA believes created the potential for substantial risks to patients.

In test tubes, peppermint has been discovered to have substantial antiviral and antimicrobial activities, strong antitumor and antioxidant actions, as well as some antiallergenic potential.

Inspired in part by classic DC series like Challengers of The Unknown and Forgotten Heroes, Legends is being touted as an avenue to both grow the successful «Arrowverse» TV property for The CW and to test the potential of DC Comics» substantial catalog of more obscure characters (the way Marvel Studios did with Guardians of The Galaxy).

Researchers find that no VAM «accurately captures true teacher effects in all scenarios, and the potential for misclassifying teachers as high - or low - performing can be substantial [emphasis added].»

In short, the findings of this study have substantial potential to enrich our limited knowledge of the educational policymaking process in general, and as that process applies to reading in particular.

A decreased «fuel» supply that takes longer to refill may not sound too flattering for a $ 29,600 - $ 37,000 car (before substantial potential subsidies), but while we're imagining, imagine the Leaf's «fuel» costs maybe one - fifth what you'd pay for gas — an energy source that's getting comparatively more expensive as years go by.

Potential buyers typically pay for a substantial inspection, sometimes referred to as a «whole home inspection,» which examines an entire house to ensure all aspects of the home are up - to - code.

This mortgage program, offered by VA - approved lenders and guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, provides potential homebuyers with benefits such as $ 0 down payment, no mortgage insurance and lenient VA Loan requirements to provide substantial cost savings.

Also quoting from the post at Accrued Interest, quoting from the Moody's report, «Moody's stated that the ratings review was prompted, in part, by concerns about the deterioration in ABK's financial flexibility since the company's $ 1.5 billion capital raise in March 2008, as evidenced by the substantial decline in the firm's market capitalization and high current spreads on its debt securities, making it increasingly difficult to economically address potential shortfalls in the company's capital position should markets continue to worsen.

In looking at the common stocks of potential takeover candidates, TAVF is much more influenced by whether or not a deal at a substantial premium over market might close, as compared with which of several attractive securities is priced more attractively as a going - concern based on an NPV analysis.

A substantial portion of the more than 15.3 million square feet of additional land owned by Reading holds great cash flow growth potential as it is developable in desirable urbanized locations throughout Australia, New Zealand and the United States, but not yet generating a dime of cash flow.

It may not be the number one system, but it is superior to most of its competitors, as it has the potential to help traders yield substantial profits.

Incorporated, devoted substantial time and effort in identifying potential buyers or strategic partners and entered into negotiations with several potential partners; however, that process did not yield a potential transaction which the Board viewed as reasonably likely to provide greater realizable value to its stockholders than the complete dissolution and liquidation of the Company in accordance with the Plan of Liquidation.

As I've said, if a small but attractive dairy brand is plugged into another company's much larger manufacturing & distribution network, there's v little incremental cost / investment required — therefore, the incremental operating margin to be earned can be pretty substantial (not to talk of the increased revenue potential).

The areas designated as «potential wilderness» require a substantial amount of ecosystem restoration.

«Last year's steady increase in visitors and continued substantial growth in the number of overnight stays to almost six million underscore the great potential that the tourism industry has for Cologne as a business location,» said Elisabeth Thelen, chairwoman Cologne Tourist Board.

The focus of the Jerome Foundation is to support emerging professional artists who are the principal creators of new work, and: who take risks and embrace challenges whose developing voices reveal significant potential who are rigorous in their approach to creation and production who have some evidence of professional achievement but not a substantial record of accomplishment who are not recognized as established artists by other artists, curators, producers, critics, and arts administrators

Like me, he sees substantial potential benefits, and potential income, in public monitoring for natural gas leaks, which is particularly easy to do with infrared cameras, through which such emissions are as visible as smoke (as seen in the video below, which was shot for the Environmental Protection Agency).

In another paper, Russian researchers identify substantial agricultural potential as Siberia warms.

Mexico's national oil company serves as a case study to demonstrate that substantial potential exists to use sectoral offsets to achieve cost - effective emissions reductions.

«As the world gets more connected and aviation grows, there may be substantial potential for cascading effects, economic and otherwise.»

Parties also decided to accelerate activities under the workplan on enhancing mitigation ambition in accordance with decision 1 / CP.17, paragraphs 7 and 8, by, inter alia, intensifying, as from 2014, the technical examination of opportunities for actions with high mitigation potential, including those with adaptation and sustainable development co-benefits, with a focus on the implementation of policies, practices and technologies that are substantial, scalable and replicable, with a view to promoting voluntary cooperation on concrete actions in relation to identified mitigation opportunities in accordance with nationally defined development priorities.

Robert Lempert characterizes the decision making environment surrounding climate change as one of deep uncertainty, owing to long time horizons, substantial uncertainty in our understanding of the climate system, and the potential for surprises.

There is substantial new information that ocean acidification, rising ocean temperatures, declining sea ice, and other environmental changes are affecting the location and abundance of marine fish, including those that are commercially important, those used as food by other species, and those used for subsistence.16, 17,18,19,20,21 However, the relative importance of these potential causes of change is highly uncertain.

While a great deal of attention is paid to the impacts of the energy sector on climate, there is a substantial potential for impacts going the other way as well.

Ray, I would think this requires an extremely substantial sea level rise in onder to qualify as a potential catastrophic environmental threat.

And before we know that, we will have to know whether or not our climate has changed primarily due to anthropogenic forcing (as assumed by the IPCC models) or by natural factors (as some others have concluded), whether or not the net impact of potential future human forcing of our climate (i.e. the 2xCO2 climate sensitivity) will be positive or negative and inconsequential or substantial and whether or not the specific mitigation actions we propose will have any perceptible impact on our climate.

In comparing human - caused and natural «radiative forcing,» (which is defined as «an index of the importance of [a] factor as a potential climate change mechanism»), the IPCC's February 2007 Working Group I Report «The Physical Science Basis» concluded that since 1750, «it is extremely likely [> 95 % probability] that humans have exerted a substantial warming influence on climate.

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.

Overall, on a plain reading of the language used, the court held that the restrictive covenants were accepted by Mr. Payette «in consideration of the substantial advantages he would be depriving from the transaction, not of his potential status as an employee».

When two or more people work together to manufacture, transport or distribute illegal substances, they may be charged as co-conspirators resulting in a substantial increase in the potential sentence.