Sentences with phrase «through key acquisitions»

During his tenure, the Tang's encyclopedic collection has expanded greatly through key acquisitions and gifts with recent significant additions to historical photography and contemporary art holdings.

During his tenure, the Tang's encyclopedic collection has expanded greatly through key acquisitions and gifts with significant additions to historical photography and contemporary art holdings.

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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.

Becoming Twitter: A Beginner's Guide To User Acquisition Nate Desmond's guide takes you through the key steps to follow if you want to excel at user acquisition, from finding product / market fit to running quant analyses.

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.

Lead analytics expert technical consultant teams in delivering project implementations and configurations Strategist for Client Implementations of Adobe Marketing Cloud Products (AEM, Analytics, Target, Social, Campaign, etc.) Participate and lead internal brainstorming and creative thinking sessions that solve client / prospect digital marketing roadblocks, customer roadmap & journey strategies, technical integrations, and discover upsell opportunities Leverage digital marketing consulting skills to assess client's requirements in aligning proper resources and provide on - time delivery of the scope of work Key strategic member of sales and business development teams by providing expert solutions to prospects leading to purchasing content management systems such as Adobe AEM (CMS & Communities), Target, Campaign, Analytics and other digital marketing technologies and services Collaborate with all business units including: consulting, technical, sales, and marketing Developed acquisition & demand generation strategies via event, email and content marketing programs Establish excellent sales and client retention strategies and demand generation by providing guidance through evaluation of current technologies and sourcing of complementary products and services to recommend Created sales strategy to increase sales pipeline and focus on opportunities in both inbound and outbound marketing Co-Sell, Cross-Sell, Upsell & Strategize with Partners.

«Our vision is to be the leading frozen seafood supplier in North America, and a key component of High Liner Foods» strategy is profitable growth through acquisitions like American Pride that complement our business and should strengthen our leadership position within the seafood industry,» says Henry Demone, chief executive officer of High Liner Foods.

«Our business has cemented its position as the leading supplier of New World wines in recent years, building on its Australian, Californian and South African portfolio through the acquisition of brands in key appellations such as Sonoma County, through Geyser Peak, and Napa Valley through Atlas Peak in 2012, and in 2014 included premium New Zealand regions through the acquisition of Mud House and Waipara Hills.»

Nuri Sahin — Although he missed virtually the entire 2011/12 season through injury, he was the player of the year in Germany in 2010/11 (making more key passes than any player in England did last season), so Sahin certainly should turn out to be a decent acquisition.

The strong performance was achieved through organic growth with key contract wins coupled with solid customer retention across its four business divisions, as well as the impact of acquisitions from previous year.

What would be great to see is Microsoft move away from just focusing on the content creation marketplace of its traditional Office suite and instead leverage its acquisition of LinkedIn and Lynda.com to do three things: support competency - based learning — through badges, portfolios, and rich profiles for all students; invest in building students» social capital — a key determinant of life success that education typically ignores — in a deliberate way; and, through both of these efforts, help students discover and cultivate their true passions.

Stephen R. Hardis, who took over as chairman and chief executive officer in January after serving as vice chairman and chief financial officer since 1986, says the targeted growth will be accomplished through a combination of tactics: increased capital investments, higher research and development outlays targeted more directly toward truly new products, acquisitions and expansion in five key developing markets: China, Korea, India, Brazil and Mexico, with China emerging as Eaton's biggest single opportunity.

The acquisition is a key milestone in Leo Trippi's growth strategy, having actively explored means of gaining greater market share in its core ski market and strengthening its senior management team through acquisition over the past 12 months.

«Through this acquisition we expand the exchange options we offer travellers and strengthen our footprint in key growth markets across the globe.»

Marking 40 years of Art Fund's partnership with the Wolfson Foundation, we profile four key acquisitions made possible through our joint funding.

Opens March 3, 2011 Making Histories: Changing Views of the Collection explores how a museum collection constructs and embodies histories to be reconsidered over time, offering various views into the museum's own history and its collections right up to the present day, through monographic installations of individual works or bodies of work by key artists and designers, thematic surveys, archival research projects, special projects and recent acquisitions.

As Director and Chief Executive Officer at MUNAL since 2013, Arteaga has enhanced its exhibition program through key international partnerships, dramatically grown its annual attendance, established new streams of institutional support, and expanded the museum's collection of over 7,000 works with more than 35 strategic gifts and acquisitions — including major works by Diego Rivera, Francisco Zúñiga, Gabriel Orozco, and Abraham Cruzvillegas.

Opening on September 20, we the people brings together recent acquisitions in contemporary art with key loans to explore definitions of selfhood and to reflect on how individuals find solidarity with one another through shared beliefs, values, and cultural systems.

«In recognition of this, I was pleased last November to secure an additional $ 1.7 million to facilitate the Museum's proposal to expand its National Collection through the acquisition of key works by William Scott, Louis le Brocquy, Howard Hodgkin and Sean Scully.

Making Histories: Changing Views of the Collection explores how a museum collection constructs and embodies histories to be reconsidered over time, offering various views into the museum's own history and its collections right up to the present day, through monographic installations of individual works or bodies of work by key artists and designers, thematic surveys, archival research projects, special projects and recent acquisitions.

Through this acquisition, Vifor Pharma will gain a fully integrated commercial organisation in the US and significantly strengthen its presence in the US cardio - renal market, a key area of focus.

In addition to these three key services, RMA ® also offers Mergers and Acquisitions solutions to those Jacksonville, Florida clients interested in expanding their capacity and scope, as well as recapitalizing or revitalizing through a strategic merger or the acquisition of another firm.

Key Strengths and Demonstrated Skills Contract Management - Possess high level of expertise in all facets of contract administration from customer acquisition through the life of the contrac...

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Executive Management Duties & Responsibilities Provide effective solutions to complex issues such as cost budgeting, pricing strategies, vendor negotiations, revenue projections, purchasing and sales negotiations, business development tactics and industry competition Identify and develop talent among team members with targeted recruitment, focused training efforts and the promotion of a performance - based work environment that leverages individual talents for group benefit Utilize needs - and situation - based assessments to manage costs and capital outlays and determine potential ROI Participate heavily in all marketing, branding, public relations and communications activities Develop leadership team and support staff to aid in efficient business operations, sales and marketing functions, and client service execution, delegating important tasks and assignments while monitoring for effective resolution Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude, and professionalism, while performing sales presentations, overseeing market operation and business development, creating new revenue channels and managing key vendor and client relationships Collaborate in all phases of strategic planning with senior - level management, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding effective acquisition strategies, pricing, market trends, and operational structures Assess and expand key markets and potential business ventures while ensuring operational efficiency and solid execution of corporate mission Create and implement marketing and sales strategies while tracking progress versus established internal and external benchmarks, focusing on both revenue generation as well as cost control Maintain a strong working knowledge of the products, services and respective marketplace, including pricing and regulatory trends, competitor strategies, general economic conditions and other business metrics Act as a liaison between staff, clients, and other management members to resolve issues in a timely manner

Key Highlights: • Directed the team through a series of Cards merchant acquisitions such as Saks Fifth Avenue with 3.3 million accounts, Boscov's 1.9 million accounts and Carson's 3.1 million accounts to name a few.

Sales and Business Management — Duties & Responsibilities Lead through example with consistent work ethic and professionalism, while assisting in and performing sales presentations, collaborating in business development functions, and both managing and leveraging key business relationships Perform and aid in the execution of needs - based analyses and situational assessments for clients to position most appropriate products and services, generating increased revenue through improved close ratios Collaborate in all phases of strategic planning with management and other sales professionals, including cost budgeting, pricing strategies, vendor negotiations, revenue projections, and industry competition Provide continuous assessment of key markets and potential clients, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding effective business acquisition strategies, prospecting techniques, client service, pricing, and market trends Apply talent among team members with focused communications and the promotion of a performance - based entrepreneurial environment that leverages individual talents for group benefit Utilize and work closely with support staff to aid in effective sales, marketing, and client service operations, delegating important tasks and assignments while providing timely follow - up to ensure task completion Address key client queries and resolve them in an expedited manner, promoting sustained revenue growth through client retention, word - of - mouth marketing, and the leveraging of cross-sales opportunities Create and implement marketing and sales strategies and promotional programs, while tracking progress versus established internal and external industry benchmarks with a focus on revenue generation and cost control Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of respective products, services, and related marketplaces, including pricing and regulatory trends, customer demands, competitor strategies, and industry developments Collaborate effectively with all relevant parties, conveying information in a clear and concise manner while listening effectively to critical input, critiques, suggestions, and guidance Act as a liaison between clients, vendors, sales and support staff, and executive management

Sales Management and Business Development — Duties & Responsibilities Lead through example with consistent work ethic and professionalism, while overseeing sales and marketing operations, executing critical business development functions, and both managing and leveraging key business, client, and vendor relationships Perform needs - based analyses and situational assessments to develop, market, and improve products and services, generating increased revenue through improved close ratios with customer - focused and consultative sales strategies Collaborate in all phases of strategic business planning with other senior - level management personnel, including cost budgeting, pricing strategies, vendor negotiations, revenue projections and industry competition Provide continuous assessment of key markets, territories, and potential clients, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding effective business acquisition strategies, prospecting techniques, client service, pricing and market trends Identify and utilize sales talent among team members with focused solution - based training, targeted professional recruitment, and the promotion of a performance - based entrepreneurial environment that leverages individual talents for group benefit Install sales, marketing and support personnel to aid in effective sales, marketing and CRM operations, delegating important tasks and assignments while providing timely follow - up to ensure task completion Address key client queries and resolve them in an expedited manner, promoting sustained revenue growth through client retention and the leveraging of related cross-business opportunities Create and implement marketing campaigns, sales strategies and promotional programs, while tracking progress versus established internal and external industry benchmarks with a focus on revenue generation and cost control Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of respective products, services, and related marketplaces, including pricing and regulatory trends, customer demands, competitor strategies and industry developments Act as a liaison between clients, vendors, sales and support staff, and other members of the management team

Sales, Marketing and Business Development — Duties & Responsibilities Lead through example with consistent work ethic and professionalism, while aiding and performing sales and marketing presentations, overseeing business development functions, and both managing and leveraging key business relationships Perform needs - based analyses and situational assessments for clients to position most appropriate products and services, generating increased revenue through improved close ratios Collaborate in all phases of strategic planning with senior - level management and customers, including cost budgeting, pricing strategies, vendor negotiations, revenue projections and industry competition Provide continuous assessment of key markets and potential clients, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding effective business acquisition strategies, prospecting techniques, client service, pricing, and market trends Identify and utilize talent among team members with focused product and service training along with the promotion of a performance - based entrepreneurial environment that leverages individual talents for group benefit Utilize support staff to aid in effective sales, marketing, and client service operations, delegating important tasks and assignments while providing timely follow - up to ensure task completion Address key customer and vendor queries while resolving them in an expedited manner, promoting sustained revenue growth through client retention and the leveraging of cross-sales opportunities Create, implement and achieve marketing and sales strategies and promotional programs, while tracking progress versus established internal and external industry benchmarks with a focus on revenue generation, cost control, networking, and staff success Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of respective products / services and related marketplaces, including pricing and regulatory trends, customer demands, competitor strategies and industry developments Collaborate effectively with all relevant parties, conveying information in a clear and concise manner while listening effectively to critical input, critiques, suggestions and guidance as well as adhering to all related laws, policies, procedures and guidelines Act as a liaison between clients, vendors, sales and support staff, and executive management

Business Development Management — Duties & Responsibilities Lead through example with consistent work ethic and professionalism, while performing technical marketing presentations, overseeing business development functions and both managing and leveraging key business relationships Perform needs - based analyses and situational assessments to position and implement most appropriate services Collaborate in all phases of strategic planning with senior - level management and clients, including budgeting, service strategies, technical considerations, insurance vendor negotiations, revenue projections and industry competition Provide continuous assessment of key markets and potential clients, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding effective business acquisition strategies, technical assistance, project management, pricing and industry trends Utilize talent among team members with focused communications and the promotion of a performance - based entrepreneurial environment that leverages individual talents for group benefit Employ support staff to aid in effective marketing and technical client service operations, delegating important tasks and assignments while providing timely follow - up to ensure task completion Address key client queries and resolve them in an expedited manner, promoting sustained revenue growth through client retention, referral marketing and the leveraging of cross-sales opportunities Execute marketing and sales strategies and related promotional programs, while tracking progress versus established internal and external industry benchmarks with a focus on revenue generation, cost control and product success Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of respective products and services and related marketplaces, including regulatory trends, customer demands, home care and infusion considerations, product advances and industry developments Collaborate effectively with all relevant parties, conveying information in a clear and concise manner while listening effectively to critical input, critiques, suggestions and guidance Act as a liaison between clients, vendors, sales and support staff, and executive management

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Sales Management — Duties & Responsibilities Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude, and professionalism, performing sales presentations, overseeing district operations / development, and the management of strategic business relationships Collaborate in all phases of strategic planning with senior - level management, including cost budgeting, pricing strategies, vendor negotiations, revenue projections, and industry competition Provide continuous assessment of territory and potential clients, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding effective business acquisition strategies, pricing, and market trends Identify and utilize talent among team members with focused training efforts, targeted sales professional recruitment, and the promotion of a performance - based work environment Develop support staff to aid in effective sales, marketing, and client service operations, delegating important tasks and assignments while providing timely follow - up to ensure task completion Address key client queries and resolve them in an expedited manner, promoting sustained revenue growth through client retention and the leveraging of cross-sales opportunities Create and implement marketing and sales strategies while tracking progress versus established internal and external industry benchmarks, focusing on both revenue generation as well as cost control Maintain a strong working technical knowledge of the products / services and respective marketplace, including pricing and regulatory trends as well as competitor strategies and product growth Act as a liaison between clients, vendors, sales and support staff, and executive management to facilitate information flow and drive operational efficiency

Sales Management and Business Development — Duties & Responsibilities Lead through example with consistent work ethic and professionalism, while overseeing sales and marketing operations, executing critical business development functions, and both managing and leveraging key business, client, and vendor relationships Perform needs - based analyses and situational assessments to develop, market, and improve products and services, generating increased revenue through improved close ratios with customer - focused and consultative sales strategies Collaborate in all phases of strategic business planning with other senior - level management personnel, including cost budgeting, pricing strategies, vendor negotiations, revenue projections, and industry competition Provide continuous assessment of key markets and potential clients, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding effective business acquisition strategies, prospecting techniques, client service, pricing, and market trends Identify and utilize talent among team members with focused training, targeted professional recruitment, and the promotion of a performance - based entrepreneurial environment that leverages individual talents for group benefit Install sales, marketing, and support staff to aid in effective sales, marketing, and client service operations, delegating important tasks and assignments while providing timely follow - up to ensure task completion Address key client queries and resolve them in an expedited manner, promoting sustained revenue growth through client retention and the leveraging of related business opportunities Create and implement marketing and sales strategies and promotional programs, while tracking progress versus established internal and external industry benchmarks with a focus on revenue generation and cost control Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of respective products, services, and related marketplaces, including pricing and regulatory trends, customer demands, competitor strategies, and industry developments Utilize familiarity with various marketing media, technology applications and software, compensation arrangements, budget operations, quality assurance processes, and territory management Act as a liaison between clients, vendors, sales and support staff, and other members of the executive management team

Over the years that followed, through key mergers, strategic acquisitions and strong management team building, he (with business partner, Mary Lynn Stone) has led CENTURY 21 New Millennium ® to the pinnacle of the massive CENTURY 21 franchise.