Sentences with phrase «such high competition»

This is one of the big reasons why you don't see a lot of card games because there is such high competition with the arcade market that definitely dampens the demand for a full on poker experience.

Not exact matches

Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.

The pressure to put money into the industry has created ideal conditions for fundraising, which is why we have such a high amount of dry powder and that's creating even more intense competition for deals along with continued favorable credit markets which allow for cheap debt.

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.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general business and economic conditions and the state of the solar industry; governmental support for the deployment of solar power; future available supplies of high - purity silicon; demand for end - use products by consumers and inventory levels of such products in the supply chain; changes in demand from significant customers; changes in demand from major markets such as Japan, the U.S., India and China; changes in customer order patterns; changes in product mix; capacity utilization; level of competition; pricing pressure and declines in average selling prices; delays in new product introduction; delays in utility - scale project approval process; delays in utility - scale project construction; delays in the completion of project sales; continued success in technological innovations and delivery of products with the features customers demand; shortage in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange rate fluctuations; litigation and other risks as described in the Company's SEC filings, including its annual report on Form 20 - F filed on April 27, 2017.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general business and economic conditions and the state of the solar industry; governmental support for the deployment of solar power; future available supplies of high - purity silicon; demand for end - use products by consumers and inventory levels of such products in the supply chain; changes in demand from significant customers; changes in demand from major markets such as Japan, the U.S., India and China; changes in customer order patterns; changes in product mix; capacity utilization; level of competition; pricing pressure and declines in average selling prices; delays in new product introduction; delays in utility - scale project approval process; delays in utility - scale project construction; continued success in technological innovations and delivery of products with the features customers demand; shortage in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange rate fluctuations; litigation and other risks as described in the Company's SEC filings, including its annual report on Form 20 - F filed on April 20, 2016.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general business and economic conditions and the state of the solar industry; governmental support for the deployment of solar power; future available supplies of high - purity silicon; demand for end - use products by consumers and inventory levels of such products in the supply chain; changes in demand from significant customers; changes in demand from major markets such as Japan, the U.S., India and China; changes in customer order patterns; changes in product mix; capacity utilization; level of competition; pricing pressure and declines in average selling prices; delays in new product introduction; delays in utility - scale project approval process; delays in utility - scale project construction; cancelation of utility - scale feed - in - tariff contracts in Japan; continued success in technological innovations and delivery of products with the features customers demand; shortage in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange rate fluctuations; litigation and other risks as described in the Company's SEC filings, including its annual report on Form 20 - F filed on April 27, 2017.

Other cities such as Portland, Austin and Denver are attracting entrepreneurs because they have the size and scale of San Francisco and New York without the skyrocketing rent prices and high competition.

These include companies such as GrocShop, PepperTap, LazyLad, MovinCart and Aagaar, as they felt the pinch of a slowdown in funding and couldn't find sustainable growth models in a segment plagued with wafer - thin margins, high logistics and customer acquisitions costs, and fierce competition.

The highlights such as low trading fees, customizability of order types, and high liquidity have allowed this exchange network be head and shoulders above its competition.

Because of lower competition, such keywords usually have lower cost per click (CPC), while bring your ads higher on the search result pages.

While Walmart's margins are lower than what is typical for a company with such high financial strength, its debt is not exceptionally low and it continues to face intense competition from Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), the analyst said.

«It is fantastic to receive such high endorsement from this esteemed international wine competition.

Beef exports to the US decreased 9 % in September to 12,533 t, due to the higher Australian dollar and increased competition from other markets such as Russia and south - east Asia.

In a market such as the UK, the competition is high and producers need to understand the needs of retailers as well as consumers to succeed.

But the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is fighting this claim in court, alleging that it is misleading or deceptive advertising as the birds in factory farms are confined at such high densities inside sheds that they can not roam around freely.

Such a prestigious and well - known international golf competition is the perfect partner to Mouton Cadet which has a worldwide reputation for high - quality wines.

NATC Single Service Tea «It may come as a surprise to many consumers that the ordinary and familiar teabag — such as those filled with fannings [small pieces of tea that are left over after higher grades of tea are gathered to be sold *]-- may actually fare better in a competition like this than teabags filled with loose leaf tea,» said Lydia Kung, an NATC judge, tea buyer and expert with Eastrise Trading Corp in Monrovia, Calif. «Most tea drinkers are probably predisposed to dismiss the «lowly» teabag in favor of sachets, etc. that come in fancier packaging.

And don't forget Ajax has the advantage of not having the pressure to compete for the Premier League of all competitions, meaning you can get talents that are a lot more raw still than we can because they don't have to immediately have to perform at such a high level.

This is the highest level international competition for this age group, and more than 200 athletes from twenty - six countries including many top ranked synchronized swimming ones such as Russia, Spain, Italy, Greece, Canada, Japan and France participated.

The participation of such high - caliber horses and riders has lured Brig. Gen. Humberto Mariles and his Mexican army team back into Garden competition.

Given Pep Guardiola's side's potential to challenge for as many as four competitions this season, they'll certainly need plenty of depth to avoid burn - out after playing at such a high level for so long.

England are well aware of the perils of taking unfit players to major tournaments, with high - profile stars such as David Beckham, Michael Owen and Wayne Rooney all delivering sub-par performances after being taken to a competition when unfit.

This is despite high - profile managers such as Guardiola, Jose Mourinho and Jurgen Klopp questioning the sense and value of staging games over two legs in this competition.

Facing stiff competition from high street giants such as John Lewis and Tesco, the L Shaped Pillow has been selected as the Best Buy by The Independent, after reviewing the top 10 pregnancy pillows on the market.

Facing stiff competition from high street giants such as John Lewis, Tesco and Dunelm, The Independent newspaper stated that it was the clear winner due to it being «both stylish and practical».

Indications of such a trend have been identified by some in recent elections in the UK (Brexit) and the US (Trump): voters disenchanted with globalised competition and fearing of job or status loss are seen to have voted in particularly high numbers for Brexit and Trump and against the established order.

Freeman has another idea: The way to attract young American talent is by providing much higher incomes for graduate students and postdocs, but with the explicit understanding that, as in such other highly prestigious, highly competitive fields as acting, music and professional sports, only a few of those who enter the competition will win the jackpot of a successful long - term career.

Thanks to a personal connection, one of the most successful biotechnology companies in the United States is apparently the new title sponsor of the Science Talent Search (STS), the prestigious high school science competitions run by the Society for Science and the Public (SSP) in Washington, D.C. New York - based Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. will invest $ 100 million over the next 10 years to become the third such sponsor in STS's nearly 75 - year - long history, according to several media outlets.

A new study shows that becoming a father leads to a sharp decline in testosterone, suggesting that although high levels of the hormone may help men win a mate, testosterone - fueled traits such as aggression and competition are less useful when it comes to raising children.

«These robotics competitions are great preparation for people to work in high - tech jobs such as those that the Thirty Meter Telescope will bring to the region,» said Sandra Dawson, manager for Hawaii community relations for TMT.

Aim for the higher end in the weeks leading up to competition if your sport involves endurance, such as in distance running or soccer.

I know many bodybuilders (myself included) who eat high glycemic index foods such as white potatoes every day right up until the day of a competition and they reach single digit body fat.

High - intensity training is traditionally considered the primary approach for improvements in competitive performance.5 However, some studies demonstrate that lower intensity training also results in fitness improvements in endurance athletes.6, 7 Endurance competitions such as the Ironman triathlon do not rely on maximal efforts, but instead are typically much lower, such as 70 — 75 % of VO2max.

Now, I understand, most people are not athletes and many athletes do not sustain such high intensity levels I just described during their training or actual competition.

In fact, PA3 opened bigger and though it had the series» weakest legs to date, it still ended up with a domestic gross close to the first film and a franchise - high worldwide take of $ 203 M. And while the production budget again rose, it was still kept to just $ 5 million, well under the competition and far less than the marketing costs of such a high - profile wide release.

High production values, especially photography and sound, overflow in such abundance that Warners is guaranteed a solid hit in a season that lacks competition from similar fare.

As far as Special Screenings and Out of Competition slots, a mixture of high profile English language features will likely pop up here just before their domestic release in the US, such as Ridley Scott's Alien: Covenant and Bong Joon - ho's Okja.

According to the press release, «The automated scoring competition intends to solve the longstanding problem of high cost and low turnaround of current testing deeper learning such as student essays.

These schools are more likely to hire such teachers and to pay them higher wages than they would earn in schools that face less competition.

One possible way forward is through partnerships with local school districts, such as Powderhouse Studios in Somerville, Massachusetts, 1 of 10 recent winners of the XQ: The Super School Project, the $ 10 million high - school redesign competition founded by Laurene Powell Jobs (see «Will the XQ «Super Schools» Live Up to Their Name?»

Stomping out the competition and battling alternative forms of education, such as private schools or homeschooling, is also high on the agenda.

Versus the competition: The 640i coupe balances sporty handling and comfort in a class with high - performance - handling machines — such as the Jaguar F - Type and Porsche 911 — on one end and the cruising - oriented Mercedes - Benz E-Class coupe on the other.

To close the gap with its high - polish German competition, BMW plans to invest in better materials and higher - quality details such as carpets, rubber seals, and sill covers.

In the world of high - end luxury cars, Audi A8 stands alone, set apart from such stylish competition as Jaguar, Mercedes - Benz, Lexus or Cadillac.

The grant program began in 2002 to help small communities address the challenges of local air service, such as high fares, insufficient levels of service, and lack of competition.

It isn't easy to drive the Atom slowly, not because it suffers any great tantrums or the sort of low - rev histrionics that might be expected of such a specialised combination of high - revving, torque - shy motor and competition - spec straight - cut gearbox — but because it works so well.

Overall, the quality and reliability of the Impala ranks high for me among the competition of 4 - door sedans such as the Buick LaCrosse or Ford Taurus.

Tech Toyota surpassed the competition when it announced that safety systems such as automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist, radar cruise, and automatic high beams would be standard on every one of their vehicles by 2018.

That puts this Kia a few thousand higher in price than its non-hybrid competition, such as the Mazda CX - 3 Touring 2WD.