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Why not improve long - term performance while you reduce costs short term?

From the long term numbers I'm seeing, these asset classes will boost your portfolio's long - term performance while controlling its downside further!

Annual incentive compensation and a portion of performance - based restricted units focus on short - term performance while the balance of performance - based restricted units and the other components of performance - based pay are tied to achievement of financial targets and stock price performance over a longer period of time.

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.

Automotive Holdings Group has announced an unusual 12 - month leadership transition under which current managing director, Bronte Howson, will become special counsel, while also getting a special cash payout and potentially early vesting of long - term performance rights.

«This system helps people to understand their individual near - term impact on the company's performance, gives them bumper lanes to experiment which in turn helps them say no to opportunities that don't align to near - term goals, all while keeping them connected to our mission,» said Ringelmann.

Of the 28 advertisers Keynote measured in terms of performance across desktop, smartphone, and tablet, WeatherTech came in second, while behemoths such as Pepsi and Budweiser were rated dead last.

Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.

«In an environment like this return cash to shareholders keeps them pleased with the short - term gains while not committing to large investments that could hurt performance.»

All of this probably improved my team's performance marginally in the short term while taking a toll on my performance (and my team's) over the long term.

And while these rewards make great recruiting tools, often it is the little acknowledgments that drive long - term employee satisfaction and performance.

While past performance is no guarantee of future results, historical returns consistently show that a well - diversified stock portfolio can be the most rewarding over the long term.

While such efforts might boost workplace happiness in the short term, they fail to have any lasting effect on talent retention or performance.

While Japan's TOPIX index has turned in a respectable performance — 10 % in local terms and 15 % in dollar terms — EM equities have been the standout performer: The MSCI Emerging Market Index is up over 25 % year - to - date.

Some institutions plan to increase their exposure to ESG strategies in the near term while others are holding back, unconvinced of its value and unimpressed with available data about corporate performance on ESG.

This mix of short - and long - term incentives provides sufficient rewards in the short - term to motivate near - term performance, while at the same time providing significant incentives to keep HP's executives focused on longer - term corporate goals that drive stockholder value.

While the Committee believes that financial performance should be the most significant driver of compensation, other factors that drive long - term value for stockholders are also taken into account by the Committee, including improvements in market share, successful product launches, achievement of strategic objectives and customer satisfaction.

While observers give the category high marks for both performance and long - term investment potential, at the same time, many analysts express caution in the short term, warning that prices appear to have peaked or be near peaking in some markets.

«Our Government's sound economic management and unwavering commitment to balance the budget this year — while creating jobs, growth and long - term prosperity for Canadians — has resulted in a resilient economic performance in a challenging global economy.

Although there is a need for HR to address current market realities, the forward - thinking HR leader will put forth a balanced strategy - taking necessary short - term actions while building capability and enhancing organizational performance for the long haul.

Some businesses reporting more - favourable terms linked this development to greater competition among banks, while others pointed to firm - specific factors such as their own stronger performance.

Companies must meet shareholder expectations for short - term business performance while meeting broader stakeholder expectations for long - term social impact.

While rising rates hurt bond prices in the short term, for long - term investors the higher interest payments can eventually benefit performance.

While this performance differential has been the primary contributor to the Fund's long - term returns, it can be both positive or negative on a day - to - day basis.

While three months of relative performance shouldn't change anyone's long - term asset allocation, recent events are a useful reminder that U.S. outperformance isn't pre-ordained and that it's important to consider having exposure to international stocks.

While instances have been low, the intermediate - term performance following such strong starts to the year has been impressive.

While a rising dollar hurts the near - term performance of non-U.S. investments (when translated back into dollar terms), over longer timeframes weaker foreign currencies can improve the competitiveness of businesses outside of the U.S..

While we fully recognize that past performance is no guarantee of future results, Royce Small Cap Value Fund's security selection has clearly led to outperformance over the long term.

We think adding to these companies while investor fear is at its highest will lead to long - term out - performance.

So, we try to continue to use what has failed, and while we get transitory improvement in economic activity, the longer - term trend is to weaker and weaker economic performance.»

While the causes behind the spike of TSLA on early Tuesday isn't attributable to anything specific, speculations are high that Elon Musk's new long - term performance award might be a key driver for what appears to be investors» improved confidence.

While stocks are certainly vulnerable to near - term volatility, we think the asset class globally remains well positioned for long - term performance potential.

While we expect many of the first quarter's headwinds to be transitory, our focus remains on diversifying our portfolio across different end markets, macroeconomic influences and company - specific factors that we believe can contribute to long - term performance regardless of the overall direction of the US economy.

While the Compensation Committee considers short - term performance - based cash bonuses to be a less significant compensation tool than equity awards in terms of driving long - term stockholder value, the Committee believes they play an important role in

The determination this year reflected the Committee's assessment of Mr. Iger's strong leadership and vision in achieving strong overall financial performance while driving the Company toward the attainment of long - term goals including:

Recently Rioux published a technical paper and video offering design tips to reduce weight and cost while — importantly — assuring performance in terms of delivering stiffness, product protection and waste reduction during production and helping to prevent leakers.

We work to ensure the long term health of the environment while striving for maximum performance.

Kane's performances have been so impressive this term that Newcastle head coach John Carver was quoted by the Daily Mail as comparing the forward to Premier League legend Alan Shearer, while Rodney Marsh told talkSPORT that he believes the 21 - year - old is better than Manchester United's Angel di Maria — and is worth # 100m.

While the Brazilian has not always been a regular in Antonio Conte's side this term, he's shown his worth with his performance tonight.

Spurs were linked with the player during the summer, and while Boufal's performances this season have only seen his stock rise, it remains to be seen whether Tottenham — who have impressed offensively this term — are still looking to recruit.

The 26 - year - old is out of contract this summer end, while his recent performances have prompted the offer of a new deal, he is not happy with the proposed terms and now considering other options.

Lifted, Supercharged Chevy Suburban While a high performance, high capacity offroad vehicle may at first seem incongruent with caring for babies, in reality it represents a long term commitment to your child's welfare.

While there were then, and are now, lots of very protective parents, at the other end of the spectrum, there are still some parents who are, sad to say, willing to sacrifice their child's safety and — in the case of concussions, their long term health — at the altar of a winning performance, a touchdown scored, a scholarship won, a pro contract inked, not just fathers, but mothers, too (for proof, one only has to watch the recent reality television show, «Friday Night Tykes.»).

On seeing my performance and in line with my terms of appointment which I have stated above, the Bank approved one of the properties for me while the MD, Permanent Secretary and one Abdul Muktar, a former Chairman of the Bank also got their allocations.

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, said this while responding to a statement by the PDP, in which the party scored Buhari low in terms of performance.

While late - term gestation was associated with an increase in the rate of abnormal conditions at birth and with worse physical outcomes during childhood, it was also associated with better performance on all three measures of school - based cognitive functioning measures during childhood,» the study concludes.

While the first part of the 2003 - 2013 decade was truly exceptional for Latin America in economic terms — GDP growth reached a rate of 5.4 percent a year between 2003 and 2007 — 2015 has been a year of weakening performance, said Ocampo, chair of the United Nations Economic and Social Council's Committee for Development Policy.

Short - term effects of cannabis are transient impairments in motor function and working memory, planning, and decision - making, while possible long - term health effects of heavy cannabis use include physical and psychological dependence, permanent reductions in cognitive performance, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, and some cancers (WHO).

Technically, while «smart drugs» typically refer to any pharmaceutical (or nutritional substance) that increase brain performance, nootropics must fulfill five criteria defined by the man who coined the term, Dr. Corneliu E. Giurgea:

The purpose of all the background information was to drive home a point - pure water alone can be detrimental to long term performance, as athletes require other nutrients to function, while too much sugar or salt in the digestive system will slow water absorption and result in a similar performance decrease, along with severe GI distress.