Sentences with phrase «through higher investment costs»

Not exact matches

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.

Christopher M. Sulyma filed a lawsuit on behalf of two proposed classes of participants in the Intel 401 (k) Savings Plan and the Intel Retirement Contribution Plan, claiming that the defendants breached their fiduciary duties by investing a significant portion of the plans» assets in risky and high - cost hedge fund and private equity investments through custom - built target - date funds.

The lawsuit claimed the defendants breached their fiduciary duties by investing a significant portion of the plans» assets in risky and high - cost hedge fund and private equity investments through custom - built target - date funds.

When municipalities fund infrastructure through deals with investment banks, that means higher costs, which are passed on to residents and local business owners through usage fees or in the form of higher rents or prices.

Research shows that high - quality early childhood programs can yield a 13 percent annual return on investment through better outcomes in education, health, social behaviors and employment — reducing taxpayer costs down the road.

As the letter explains, investment in protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding would pay for itself through reduced costs to the NHS for treating the higher incidence of illness in babies who are not breastfeed.

But businesses are taxpayers, too, and they pass on the costs of their taxes to individuals through higher prices, smaller payrolls or less investment in the state.

For example, if you're doing most of your saving through a 401 (k) and your plan lacks good low - cost investment options, your ability to turn lower expenses into a higher account balance will necessarily be limited.

Variable annuities also often have higher annual costs and fees than do IRAs and the investments available through them (such as low - cost index mutual funds and ETFs, or exchange traded funds).

This meant money was everywhere AND transaction fees were higher rather than if I would have just bought them through one low - cost brokerage firm like TD Ameritrade... Of course today we have the added benefit of Personal Capital, a free service to help track investments as well as income and expenses (check it out today if you aren't already using it... it is great!).

I discarded Canada due to its slightly higher relative cost (and the lack of an investment opportunity — there are some listed grain «traders», but the only farmland opportunity is really Sprott Resource Corp (SCP: CN, through their ownership of One Earth Farms) and that's currently more of a commodity play), and I will discuss Russia and the Ukraine another day.

So, rather than having to wait until you have enough money to buy higher - cost investments, you can get in right away with mutual funds.The Buffalo Funds offers the option for periodic investing through our Automatic Investment Plan.

Your investment in SEO services will cost you much less than a veterinary AdWords or PPC campaign, secure your high ranking position for the long term and bring more pet owners through your door.

Buildings increasingly are embracing net - zero energy carbon buildings for financial reasons as well as moral ones, ranging from a better return on investment through higher property values, reduced operating costs, increased energy security and lower tenant turnover through healthier, more productive workers.

And, subsequently, it has paid for those costs through high energy prices and curtailed investment.

To tap into this market, the land professional needs to know what market forces impact the value of agricultural land; the importance of soils and how they determine the highest and best use of the land; why land is an investment that attracts investors from around the world; how to analyze the income potential of agricultural land and estimate probable selling prices and costs; and how to market properties through online, print, electronic media, and RLI marketing sessions.