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.
Fukakusa was circumspect in addressing the question, writing the bank will «look for the right balance between investing in our
businesses for long -
term growth, returning capital
to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks, and pursuing select acquisitions that fit our strategy and
risk appetite.»
Says Bapty: «If a CRO is nimble and can evolve technology that can enable its clients
to get a drug approved faster or
to reduce the
risk of a clinical study, or even save them development money in the long run, that company will find it has a long -
term business plan.»
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.
«The U.K. is about one seventh of the European market, in
terms of
business and population, so there's plenty of market share
to be had without entering into the kind of currency
risks that are implicit in the U.K.,» says Roper.
The company must have long -
term potential; it needs some sort of sustainable competitive advantage that will keep it in
business for years
to come; he wants double - digit returns — «Why bother buying a
business if you're not getting at least that for taking on the
risk of owning a company?»
Beyond those basics, you'll get approved more readily and with better
terms if you give the banks precisely what they need
to make a decision: tax returns and audited (if possible) financial statements (P&L, balance sheets and cash flow) for the year
to date and the previous three years; monthly statements for the previous 12 months; a
business plan explaining what you do, how you do it and why your company would be a good
risk; a detailed projection showing how you will generate the funds
to pay down the line; and a backup plan (collateral)
to repay the bank if the projections don't pan out.
This means their systems and processes are designed
to assess
risk in
terms of big
businesses with varied resources.
«If I were
to buy the Toys» R «Us
business in Canada, I would be buying it at a discount, I'd be buying the leases at a discount, and I'd be buying the inventory at a discount, because I think there's a lot of
risk to the
business in the long
term, even if it's doing OK today.»
Part of the job of responsible investment is
to engage with companies
to take a longer -
term approach
to the
business, and
to urge companies
to address
risks in a timely way, including regulatory
risks.
If your
business is very young, has poor credit, or presents any other kind of
risk to your lender, you may find it difficult
to secure a
term loan from a traditional lender.
These
risks and uncertainties include competition and other economic conditions including fragmentation of the media landscape and competition from other media alternatives; changes in advertising demand, circulation levels and audience shares; the Company's ability
to develop and grow its online
businesses; the Company's reliance on revenue from printing and distributing third - party publications; changes in newsprint prices; macroeconomic trends and conditions; the Company's ability
to adapt
to technological changes; the Company's ability
to realize benefits or synergies from acquisitions or divestitures or
to operate its
businesses effectively following acquisitions or divestitures; the Company's success in implementing expense mitigation efforts; the Company's reliance on third - party vendors for various services; adverse results from litigation, governmental investigations or tax - related proceedings or audits; the Company's ability
to attract and retain employees; the Company's ability
to satisfy pension and other postretirement employee benefit obligations; changes in accounting standards; the effect of labor strikes, lockouts and labor negotiations; regulatory and judicial rulings; the Company's indebtedness and ability
to comply with debt covenants applicable
to its debt facilities; the Company's ability
to satisfy future capital and liquidity requirements; the Company's ability
to access the credit and capital markets at the times and in the amounts needed and on acceptable
terms; and other events beyond the Company's control that may result in unexpected adverse operating results.
For example, the expected timing and likelihood of completion of the proposed merger, including the timing, receipt and
terms and conditions of any required governmental and regulatory approvals of the proposed merger that could reduce anticipated benefits or cause the parties
to abandon the transaction, the ability
to successfully integrate the
businesses, the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise
to the termination of the merger agreement, the possibility that Kraft shareholders may not approve the merger agreement, the
risk that the parties may not be able
to satisfy the conditions
to the proposed transaction in a timely manner or at all,
risks related
to disruption of management time from ongoing
business operations due
to the proposed transaction, the
risk that any announcements relating
to the proposed transaction could have adverse effects on the market price of Kraft's common stock, and the
risk that the proposed transaction and its announcement could have an adverse effect on the ability of Kraft and Heinz
to retain customers and retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with their suppliers and customers and on their operating results and
businesses generally, problems may arise in successfully integrating the
businesses of the companies, which may result in the combined company not operating as effectively and efficiently as expected, the combined company may be unable
to achieve cost - cutting synergies or it may take longer than expected
to achieve those synergies, and other factors.
Encore facilitates a wide range of FX services from competitive spot transactions and rates; international payments
to suppliers through the most reliable and cost effective payment networks; long -
term risk management strategies
to mitigate the
risks a company is exposed
to when conducting
business in foreign currencies.
If the lenders adhere
to specific lending
terms, interest rate caps, and other criteria set out by the SBA, the agency will share the
risk with the bank, making small
business lending more attractive
to the bank.
Other
risks and uncertainties include the timing and likelihood of completion of the proposed transactions between ILG and MVW, including the timing, receipt and
terms and conditions of any required governmental and regulatory approvals for the proposed transactions that could reduce anticipated benefits or cause the parties
to abandon the transactions; the possibility that ILG's stockholders may not approve the proposed transactions; the possibility that MVW's stockholders may not approve the proposed transactions; the possibility that the expected synergies and value creation from the proposed transactions will not be realized or will not be realized within the expected time period; the
risk that the
businesses of ILG and MVW will not be integrated successfully; disruption from the proposed transactions making it more difficult
to maintain
business and operational relationships; the
risk that unexpected costs will be incurred; the ability
to retain key personnel; the availability of financing; the possibility that the proposed transactions do not close, including due
to the failure
to satisfy the closing conditions; as well as more specific
risks and uncertainties.
Our goal is
to acquire, own and operate best - in - class
businesses which will enable us
to generate strong long -
term compound returns without taking undue
risk.
This transparency enables the electorate
to make informed decisions...» Gaps in transparency and accountability can expose Amazon
to reputational and
business risks that threaten long -
term shareholder value.
Creating an effective
risk - reward strategy unique
to your
business can be critical
to long -
term success.
The increased prison
terms for Canadian nationals including officers and directors of Canadian corporations, the elimination of territorial jurisdiction test by explicitly providing for a «nationality» test, the increased
risk exposure
to CFPOA penalties by adding a books and records provision, and the elimination of exceptions and defences such as those for facilitation payments and
businesses not earning profits, all point towards continuing vigorous enforcement by the Canadian government of the CFPOA.
Rather, it is
to remind you that the next time you are tempted
to buy into something that promises emotional excitement and rapid payoffs,
to over-leverage yourself or take more
risk than you should; consider, instead, looking
to one of the 50 or 100 incredible
businesses that are as close
to sure long -
term bets as anything in human civilization.
Gaps in transparency and accountability may expose the company
to reputational and
business risks that could threaten long -
term shareholder value.
Additionally, we do not agree with the proponents assertion that gaps in transparency and accountability may expose the company
to reputational and
business risks that could threaten long -
term shareholder value.
If the best
business you own presents the least financial
risk and has the most favorable long -
term prospects, why would you put money into your 20th favorite
business instead of adding money
to the top choices?
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.»
While MaRS makes this document available for educational purposes and
to facilitate the negotiation of
terms between investors and startups looking at
business growth, the template is yours
to use at your own
risk.
So whenever the people closest and dearest
to you in your life want
to invest in your company, do advise them of the
risk and pick the best possible
term sheet that will create the most value for them, whether Google acquires the
business or not.
«We did hear from a number of
business leaders around the country that changes in trade policy had become a bit of a
risk to the medium -
term outlook,» Mr. Powell said in the question - and - answer session.
When the money is provided upfront, the company then invests in short -
term, low -
risk securities until it is ready
to use the money for
business operations.
The near -
term risk for investors is that, regardless of the particulars of the
business model, any stock even tangentially related
to oil or energy is being thrashed.
Trade credit insurance is a multifaceted
business tool for any company that sells goods or services on credit
terms and is exposed
to the
risk of non-payment due
to a buyer's insolvency or failure
to pay within the agreed
terms and conditions.
The
term digitalisation is broad, and has fast become an industry «buzzword», but we're now seeing it mature into real, usable solutions for food and beverage manufacturers
to mitigate against food safety
risks and help drive their
businesses forward - writes Alex Bromage, food safety & quality services
business manager in an exclusive for Packaging Europe.
«Many initiatives Metcash is proposing threaten the independent character of our
business and
risk to undermine our long
term goals,» the retailers said in the letter, a copy of which was leaked
to The Australian Financial Review.
The 45 - page user - friendly guide demonstrates how adopting sustainable methods reduces
risk and can be an effective management strategy
to enhance the long -
term viability of
businesses.
Actually any owner wanting
to grow the
business would take a long
term view and as the world's 6th richest club would likely demand competitiveness in the EPL which would put Wenger at
risk.
Not acting now
to support the economy will condemn hundreds of thousands of people
to unemployment,
risk thousands more
businesses going under, and threaten our long
term recovery.
And the government's muddle and division
risk two costly adjustments for both government and
businesses from the current
terms to the transition
terms and then again
to the final
terms.
«Without sustained, long -
term action from government
to create a stable
business environment here at home, the
risk appetite among many businesspeople will remain muted.»
MPs note those most at
risk of struggling
to find long -
term jobs have the lowest skills and call on
businesses to do more
to raise the skills levels of their employees.
Betting on which technology will succeed in the medium
to long
term is a
business risk that discourages focused technological development.
There are tangible
business incentives
to urgently respond
to these
risks and guarantee the long -
term ability of the food chain
to meet market demand.
GRC is an umbrella
term that refers
to the 3 vital components of
business process management: Governance,
Risk Management, and...
The frequent changes of personnel and the political pressures
to balance the competing interests of voters, parents, unions,
businesses, and so on, often preclude the continuity necessary
to reflect on large - scale trends, plan for long -
term goals, take calculated
risks, or embrace change and innovation.
The frequent changes of personnel at both the staff level and the ministerial level, and the political pressures
to balance the competing interests of voters, parents, unions,
businesses, and so on, often preclude the continuity necessary
to reflect on large - scale trends, plan for long -
term goals, take calculated
risks, or embrace change and innovation.
Also during his
term, the district was selected by Harvard
Business School for the Public Education Leadership Project as one of nine urban districts in America that demonstrated national level improvement and the preschool — implemented under the Kohn Administration — was recognized nationally and served as the basis of state legislation
to support preschool for at -
risk children statewide.
«Those multiple revenue streams, which have over $ 9 billion of contracted revenue under long -
term contracts which extend out
to 2026, with staggered renewals, with many of the counterparties including high - quality corporates and governments, create an incredibly low
risk business model,» he explained this week.
Risks and uncertainties include without limitation the effect of competitive and economic factors, and the Company's reaction to those factors, on consumer and business buying decisions with respect to the Company's products; continued competitive pressures in the marketplace; the ability of the Company to deliver to the marketplace and stimulate customer demand for new programs, products, and technological innovations on a timely basis; the effect that product introductions and transitions, changes in product pricing or mix, and / or increases in component costs could have on the Company's gross margin; the inventory risk associated with the Company's need to order or commit to order product components in advance of customer orders; the continued availability on acceptable terms, or at all, of certain components and services essential to the Company's business currently obtained by the Company from sole or limited sources; the effect that the Company's dependency on manufacturing and logistics services provided by third parties may have on the quality, quantity or cost of products manufactured or services rendered; risks associated with the Company's international operations; the Company's reliance on third - party intellectual property and digital content; the potential impact of a finding that the Company has infringed on the intellectual property rights of others; the Company's dependency on the performance of distributors, carriers and other resellers of the Company's products; the effect that product and service quality problems could have on the Company's sales and operating profits; the continued service and availability of key executives and employees; war, terrorism, public health issues, natural disasters, and other circumstances that could disrupt supply, delivery, or demand of products; and unfavorable results of other legal proceed
Risks and uncertainties include without limitation the effect of competitive and economic factors, and the Company's reaction
to those factors, on consumer and
business buying decisions with respect
to the Company's products; continued competitive pressures in the marketplace; the ability of the Company
to deliver
to the marketplace and stimulate customer demand for new programs, products, and technological innovations on a timely basis; the effect that product introductions and transitions, changes in product pricing or mix, and / or increases in component costs could have on the Company's gross margin; the inventory
risk associated with the Company's need
to order or commit
to order product components in advance of customer orders; the continued availability on acceptable
terms, or at all, of certain components and services essential
to the Company's
business currently obtained by the Company from sole or limited sources; the effect that the Company's dependency on manufacturing and logistics services provided by third parties may have on the quality, quantity or cost of products manufactured or services rendered;
risks associated with the Company's international operations; the Company's reliance on third - party intellectual property and digital content; the potential impact of a finding that the Company has infringed on the intellectual property rights of others; the Company's dependency on the performance of distributors, carriers and other resellers of the Company's products; the effect that product and service quality problems could have on the Company's sales and operating profits; the continued service and availability of key executives and employees; war, terrorism, public health issues, natural disasters, and other circumstances that could disrupt supply, delivery, or demand of products; and unfavorable results of other legal proceed
risks associated with the Company's international operations; the Company's reliance on third - party intellectual property and digital content; the potential impact of a finding that the Company has infringed on the intellectual property rights of others; the Company's dependency on the performance of distributors, carriers and other resellers of the Company's products; the effect that product and service quality problems could have on the Company's sales and operating profits; the continued service and availability of key executives and employees; war, terrorism, public health issues, natural disasters, and other circumstances that could disrupt supply, delivery, or demand of products; and unfavorable results of other legal proceedings.
According
to Maggie Langrick, CEO and Publisher at LifeTree Media Ltd. and member of the IBPA Advocacy Committee, «With the
term «hybrid publisher» left open
to interpretation, there was a
risk that well - meaning, but misinformed,
business owners might misapply the label, confusing the market and inadvertently undermining the work of reputable hybrid publishers.
Following a disciplined investment process focused on collaborative yet accountable decision - making, analysts study global industries
to understand their competitive structures, assess the long -
term risks and fair values of their constituent companies, and recommend those with high fundamental
business quality and durable growth prospects.
Daily access
to information concerning the Fund's portfolio holdings also is permitted (i)
to certain personnel of those service providers that are involved in portfolio management and providing administrative, operational,
risk management, or other support
to portfolio management, including affiliated broker - dealers and / or Authorized Participants, and (ii)
to other personnel of the Advisor, Sub-Advisor, and other service providers, such as the Administrator, and fund accountant, who deal directly with, or assist in, functions related
to investment management, administration, custody and fund accounting, as may be necessary
to conduct
business in the ordinary course in a manner consistent with agreements with the Fund and / or the
terms of the Fund's current registration statement.