Sentences with phrase «term shareholder return»

The bedrock of our philosophy is that growth and applications of free cash flow represent the best predictor of long - term shareholder return.

But that's because all they care about is short - term shareholder return, not long - term customer retention.

I am sure most investors who follow Indian markets know of many more examples of companies with long duration CAPs, which have, in the past, delivered exceptional long - term shareholders returns even if entry prices were «seemingly high».

Even with very modest sales growth, a dedicated focus on margins, cash flow, and frequent & substantial returns of capital (via buybacks & tenders), will almost invariably produce superior long - term shareholder returns.

Acquiring businesses or large assets at prices which deliver superior long term shareholder returns

Not exact matches

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.»

Finally, the fourth conundrum is that as companies grow larger and management falls prey to the fallacy that it only exists to maximize shareholder short - term return on investment, companies become risk averse.

«We can take a longer term view, but also at the same time drive good shareholder returns and good returns for all of our stakeholders.»

Quite simply, it is the returns for the shareholders of that company over the long term.

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«The aim of this strategy is to significantly improve total shareholder returns and near - term profitability and is in the best interest of the company and all its stakeholders,» added Buckland.

«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.»

More traditional investors say Elliott's swoop on a company does not necessarily mean better returns for long - term shareholders.

All are returns that would please any long - term shareholder (the Nasdaq Composite is up a mere 106 %) but nothing like the run Priceline has seen.

Challenger Managed investments general manger Martin Ashe said that, not only had there been a demand from clients for a fund of this type, but that the company considered socially responsive companies would post attractive returns for shareholders over the longer term.

Provide significant long - term investment return to shareholders.

And when disgruntled shareholders can't oust top managers, it's often argued, they are better able to deflect the pressure to sacrifice long - term performance for short - term return.

The move delivered short - term gains to shareholders, and Ackman booked a nearly 100 % return when he sold his shares soon after during a feud with management.

Are they a way to preserve companies» ability to pursue long - term value in the face of shareholders who are overly focused on immediate returns?

Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited is a holding company whose corporate objective is to achieve a high rate of return on invested capital and build long term shareholder value.

Financial risk: The potential for gain or loss on a financial level measured in terms of revenue, return on investment, return on equity, shareholder value, profitability, debt level, capital expenditures and free cash flow.

They have their eye set on the long term which will allow them to continue to returning capital to shareholders.

Linking executive compensation to ROIC could create immediate shareholder returns and drive a long - term commitment to the lean and disciplined corporate structure that Peltz wants P&G to adopt.

In determining the long - term incentive component of CEO compensation, the Committee shall consider, among other factors, the Company's performance and relative shareholder return, the value of similar incentive awards to chief executive officers at comparable companies, the awards given to the CEO in past years, and other factors considered relevant by the Committee.

Gorman's long - term incentive awards will convert into shares in 2017, based on meeting targets related to return on equity and relative total shareholder return, according to the filing.

They have a high return on capital, consistently good returns, and they're run by leaders who want to create long - term value for shareholders while also treating their stakeholders right.»

To qualify for the award, managers» funds must have posted impressive returns for the year, and the managers must have a record of delivering outstanding long - term risk - adjusted performance and of aligning their interests with shareholders».

As we ring in a new year, we believe we have built a portfolio of high quality companies that will provide our shareholders with attractive returns over the long term.

«We are focused on debt repayment and capital flexibility, investment in the long - term sustainability of our core iron - ore assets, creating low - cost future growth options and delivery of returns to our shareholders,» the company said in a statement.

While some defend the buyback practice as a method of returning cash to shareholders, others, including my colleague Larry Fink, have argued that some companies today are focusing on maximizing short - term shareholder value at the expense of investing in the future.

Although financial activism may return immediate wealth to some shareholders through the sale of assets, payment of special dividends or share buybacks, evidence is mounting that this may be at the expense of the longer term corporate and societal interests.

Management has made a priority of selling non-core assets to return capital to shareholders, but the company's prospects for sustainable long - term profit growth in a low - rate environment look increasingly bleak.

Most of those companies have more near - term ability to return capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchase than financial stocks do.

Indeed, he suggests that failure to obtain the highest possible returns for shareholders, by immoral practices if necessary, constitutes «theft in Aquinas» terms.»

This agreement is an important part of positioning RiceBran Technologies to focus on creating shareholder value by pursuing long - term opportunities to expand our core ingredients business that will improve our margins and EBITDA and generate positive returns on capital.»

The results reinforce the sustainability of our business model and the capacity to deliver superior long - term return to shareholders, as the economic and business environment improve.»

They argue that investment managers should exercise duties of stewardship, rather than maximising short - term returns; companies should serve the interests of a wider group of stakeholders, not only shareholders; successful businesses are rooted in their communities, acknowledging wider social obligations.

This is the Triple Bottom Line, which ensures that decision - making balances financial growth with corporate responsibility, short - term gains with long - term growth, and shareholder return with other stakeholders.

We aim to generate value for our shareholders by delivering sustainable returns in the form of a regular, reliable and growing dividend, share repurchases, and long - term capital appreciation.

«This investment provides Barnes & Noble with capital to grow its business on terms that are attractive for both parties and allows us to play a meaningful role in shaping their success to generate returns for our shareholders and theirs.»

Corporations can use duty to shareholders to justify making charitable donations (PR value), withholding charitable donations (damage to bottom line), keeping bad employees (avoiding litigation risk), firing bad employees (avoiding employee error risk), focusing on long - term gains (building sustainable profits), focusing on short - term gains (returning the best quarter than can be had), selling spyware to the Chinese politburo (profits), withholding spyware from the Chines politburo (avoiding regulatory intervention), and so on.

Prem Watsa is the Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, a financial services holding company whose corporate objective is to achieve a high rate of return on invested capital and build long - term shareholder value, since 1985.

They are mandated * by law * to maximise returns for shareholders which is generally measured in terms of profit.

MKL is on my great company watchlist, and if it falls to book value or below, it's likely to be an outstanding long term investment that will allow shareholder returns to match or exceed book value growth over time.

Franklin Income Fund's flexible approach has delivered solid long - term returns to its shareholders.

I use the term «return» loosely since the company does not actually profit from the buyback, but from the shareholder's perspective the company is worth more per share.

I'll be honest: Even though the term is widely used, I don't like «returning cash to shareholders» when it is applied to buyback programs.

Hormel's corporate culture is all about long - term profit maximization, which has allowed it to generate strong, consistent, and growing margins and returns on shareholder capital over time.

In contrast, banks are for - profit organizations whose earnings may be returned to shareholders in terms or dividends or an increase in share value.

On the surface that seems like a bit of a head scratcher but I still like their direction long term and of course agree with their efforts to return capital to their shareholders.