I would like to implement my qualities like technical skills, communication and interpersonal skills
with management ability.
The fourth phase was sent to expand the exploration force, and it includes many hunters and individuals
with management abilities, with a good balance between youth and experience.
Not exact matches
«Master communicators have solid listening skills, the
ability to tune into a person
with focus and the
ability to articulate clearly,» says Cheryl Cran, a
management coach and author of «The Art of Change Leadership.»
With the provinces gaining enhanced ability to dictate trade negotiations, and with Quebec and Ontario heavily invested in supply management, Ottawa is going to have to find new ways to deliver on trade deals that individual provinces disl
With the provinces gaining enhanced
ability to dictate trade negotiations, and
with Quebec and Ontario heavily invested in supply management, Ottawa is going to have to find new ways to deliver on trade deals that individual provinces disl
with Quebec and Ontario heavily invested in supply
management, Ottawa is going to have to find new ways to deliver on trade deals that individual provinces dislike.
Factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward - looking statements include such factors as the Company's
ability to accomplish its business initiatives, obtain regulatory approval and protect its intellectual property; significant fluctuations in marketing expenses and
ability to achieve or grow revenue, or recognize net income, from the sale of its products and services, as well as the introduction of competing products, or
management's
ability to attract and maintain qualified personnel necessary for the development and commercialization of its planned products, and other information that may be detailed from time to time in the Company's filings
with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
Forward - looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding future: production, costs, and cash flows; drilling locations and zones and growth opportunities; commodity prices and differentials; capital expenditures and projects, including the number of rigs employed and the number of completion crews; renegotiation of our credit facility;
management of lease expiration issues; financial ratios; certain accounting and tax change impacts; midstream capacity and related curtailments; our
ability to meet our volume commitments to midstream providers; ongoing compliance
with our consent decree; and the timing and adequacy of infrastructure projects of our midstream providers.
According to Reggie Bradford, CEO of social media
management company Vitrue, which is based in Atlanta, «It gives the consumer the
ability to engage
with that content.
Luckily,
with a few tweaks to our daily routines, we can relatively easily improve our sleep schedules and boost everything from our stress
management to our
ability to think on the fly.
The
ability to do the financial
management of really large budgets
with really tight constraints and prioritize budgeting is important.
Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward - looking statements include, among others, the following: our
ability to successfully and profitably market our products and services; the acceptance of our products and services by patients and healthcare providers; our
ability to meet demand for our products and services; the willingness of health insurance companies and other payers to cover Cologuard and adequately reimburse us for our performance of the Cologuard test; the amount and nature of competition from other cancer screening and diagnostic products and services; the effects of the adoption, modification or repeal of any healthcare reform law, rule, order, interpretation or policy; the effects of changes in pricing, coverage and reimbursement for our products and services, including without limitation as a result of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014; recommendations, guidelines and quality metrics issued by various organizations such as the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the American Cancer Society, and the National Committee for Quality Assurance regarding cancer screening or our products and services; our
ability to successfully develop new products and services; our success establishing and maintaining collaborative, licensing and supplier arrangements; our
ability to maintain regulatory approvals and comply
with applicable regulations; and the other risks and uncertainties described in the Risk Factors and in
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations sections of our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and our subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10 - Q.
Without leadership
ability, a person's impact is only a fraction of what it could be
with strong
management.
It has nothing to do
with their time
management skills or their
ability to plan ahead.
Facebook executives said these new integrations — along
with existing support for two - factor authentication and Workplace's
ability to work
with existing identity
management providers like Okta (okta)-- should boost its credibility among IT departments that need to keep corporate assets secure and within respective networks.
The author of Small Giants and co-author of The Knack (
with Inc. columnist Norm Brodsky), as well as two books
with open - book -
management guru Jack Stack, Burlingham joined the magazine's staff in 1983 and has developed an unmatched
ability to get inside some of the nation's most fascinating organizations.
Be brutally honest
with yourself about the
management ability of your people.
With the great success enjoyed by SQC in Japan, and through his own
abilities as a teacher and promoter of quality control and related
management approaches, Deming became the iconic figure in the field, the «father of quality control.»
These risks include, in no particular order, the following: the trends toward more high - definition, on - demand and anytime, anywhere video will not continue to develop at its current pace or will expire; the possibility that our products will not generate sales that are commensurate
with our expectations or that our cost of revenue or operating expenses may exceed our expectations; the mix of products and services sold in various geographies and the effect it has on gross margins; delays or decreases in capital spending in the cable, satellite, telco, broadcast and media industries; customer concentration and consolidation; the impact of general economic conditions on our sales and operations; our
ability to develop new and enhanced products in a timely manner and market acceptance of our new or existing products; losses of one or more key customers; risks associated
with our international operations; exchange rate fluctuations of the currencies in which we conduct business; risks associated
with our CableOS ™ and VOS ™ product solutions; dependence on market acceptance of various types of broadband services, on the adoption of new broadband technologies and on broadband industry trends; inventory
management; the lack of timely availability of parts or raw materials necessary to produce our products; the impact of increases in the prices of raw materials and oil; the effect of competition, on both revenue and gross margins; difficulties associated
with rapid technological changes in our markets; risks associated
with unpredictable sales cycles; our dependence on contract manufacturers and sole or limited source suppliers; and the effect on our business of natural disasters.
This companion fund will increase our
ability to partner
with experienced, best - in - class
management teams to build energy companies of scale.»
Revel provides businesses
with not only the infrastructure to manage transactions, but also the
ability to handle personnel scheduling; time clocks;
management of payroll, inventory and product; and analytics.
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.
Cerberus Real Estate Capital
Management, LLC is a global leader in real estate investing
with a deep track record of success and the proven
ability to deploy significant capital anywhere in the world.
Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our
ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our
ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships
with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the impact of modifications to our operations and processes; our
ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits of such transactions, including
with respect to the Merger; the substantial level of government regulation over our business and the potential effects of new laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations; the outcome of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security of our information technology and other business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our
ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits of the Merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration of the businesses of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion of
management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency of the Merger; potential litigation associated
with the proposed Merger; the
ability to retain key personnel; the availability of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects on the businesses as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.cigna.com as well as on Express Scripts» most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.express-scripts.com.
«Retirement will last 30 - 40 years for many boomers, and the growth of their investment portfolio is integral to their
ability to cover their financial needs in the future,» said Eric J. Schaefer, a financial advisor
with Everway Investment
Management in Arlington, Va. «Though inflation is considered in today's environment, that won't always be the case.
We have already met
with Sandy in person and feel confident that our goals remain aligned, and that the new ownership structure won't impede Edinburgh's
ability to continue providing diligent, insightful
management of our clients» international equities.
John Stumpf, the current Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President, has been
with Wells Fargo & Company, or its predecessor entities, since 1982 and this leadership has created a dominance over the Board, and harms its
ability to prudently control
management.
Important factors that may affect the Company's business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, increased competition; the Company's
ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the Company's
ability to differentiate its products from other brands; the consolidation of retail customers; the Company's
ability to predict, identify and interpret changes in consumer preferences and demand; the Company's
ability to drive revenue growth in its key product categories, increase its market share, or add products; an impairment of the carrying value of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility in commodity, energy and other input costs; changes in the Company's
management team or other key personnel; the Company's inability to realize the anticipated benefits from the Company's cost savings initiatives; changes in relationships
with significant customers and suppliers; execution of the Company's international expansion strategy; changes in laws and regulations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated business disruptions; failure to successfully integrate the Company; the Company's
ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic and political conditions in the nations in which the Company operates; the volatility of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility in the market value of all or a portion of the derivatives that the Company uses; exchange rate fluctuations; disruptions in information technology networks and systems; the Company's inability to protect intellectual property rights; impacts of natural events in the locations in which the Company or its customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness and
ability to pay such indebtedness; the Company's dividend payments on its Series A Preferred Stock; tax law changes or interpretations; pricing actions; and other factors.
The difference between the two traders is that only one of them may have the mental
abilities to manage risk, plan for losses, manage trades and execute capital
management correctly and consistently (meaning
with discipline over time).
, a digital advisory service that offers free financial
management tools and the
ability for clients to work online
with a financial planner.
Wes is also a partner at Wela, a digital advisory service that offers free financial
management tools and the
ability for clients to work online
with a financial planner.
The
ability to work independently
with effective time
management, and verbal and written communication skills
We expect that the New Credit Facility will contain a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict SSE Holdings»
ability to, subject to specified exceptions, incur additional debt; incur additional liens and contingent liabilities; sell or dispose of assets; merge
with or acquire other companies; liquidate or dissolve itself, engage in businesses that are not in a related line of business; make loans, advances or guarantees; pay dividends or make other distributions (
with certain exceptions, including tax distributions and repurchases of
management equity); engage in transactions
with affiliates; and make investments.
BlackBerry's
ability to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance on suppliers of functional components for its products and risks relating to its supply chain; BlackBerry's
ability to obtain rights to use software or components supplied by third parties; BlackBerry's
ability to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related to government regulations, including regulations relating to encryption technology; BlackBerry's
ability to continue to adapt to recent board and
management changes and headcount reductions; reliance on strategic alliances
with third - party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; BlackBerry's reliance on third - party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities in BlackBerry's products; risks related to litigation, including litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's practice of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating to the impairment of intangible assets recorded on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks as a result of actions of activist shareholders; government regulation of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related to economic and geopolitical conditions; risks associated
with acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and difficulties in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry, and the company's previously disclosed review of strategic alternatives.
Important factors that may affect the Company's business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, operating in a highly competitive industry; changes in the retail landscape or the loss of key retail customers; the Company's
ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the impacts of the Company's international operations; the Company's
ability to leverage its brand value; the Company's
ability to predict, identify and interpret changes in consumer preferences and demand; the Company's
ability to drive revenue growth in its key product categories, increase its market share, or add products; an impairment of the carrying value of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility in commodity, energy and other input costs; changes in the Company's
management team or other key personnel; the Company's
ability to realize the anticipated benefits from its cost savings initiatives; changes in relationships
with significant customers and suppliers; the execution of the Company's international expansion strategy; tax law changes or interpretations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated business disruptions; the Company's
ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic and political conditions in the United States and in various other nations in which we operate; the volatility of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility in the market value of all or a portion of the derivatives we use; exchange rate fluctuations; risks associated
with information technology and systems, including service interruptions, misappropriation of data or breaches of security; the Company's
ability to protect intellectual property rights; impacts of natural events in the locations in which we or the Company's customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness and
ability to pay such indebtedness; the Company's ownership structure; the impact of future sales of its common stock in the public markets; the Company's
ability to continue to pay a regular dividend; changes in laws and regulations; restatements of the Company's consolidated financial statements; and other factors.
Important factors that may affect the Company's business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, increased competition; the Company's
ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the Company's
ability to differentiate its products from other brands; the consolidation of retail customers; the Company's
ability to predict, identify and interpret changes in consumer preferences and demand; the Company's
ability to drive revenue growth in its key product categories, increase its market share or add products; an impairment of the carrying value of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility in commodity, energy and other input costs; changes in the Company's
management team or other key personnel; the Company's inability to realize the anticipated benefits from the Company's cost savings initiatives; changes in relationships
with significant customers and suppliers; execution of the Company's international expansion strategy; changes in laws and regulations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated business disruptions; failure to successfully integrate the business and operations of the Company in the expected time frame; the Company's
ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic and political conditions in the nations in which the Company operates; the volatility of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility in the market value of all or a portion of the derivatives that the Company uses; exchange rate fluctuations; risks associated
with information technology and systems, including service interruptions, misappropriation of data or breaches of security; the Company's inability to protect intellectual property rights; impacts of natural events in the locations in which the Company or its customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness and
ability to pay such indebtedness; tax law changes or interpretations; and other factors.
Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward - looking statements, including, without limitation: BlackBerry's
ability to enhance its current products and services, or develop new products and services in a timely manner or at competitive prices, including risks related to new product introductions; risks related to BlackBerry's
ability to mitigate the impact of the anticipated decline in BlackBerry's infrastructure access fees on its consolidated revenue by developing an integrated services and software offering; intense competition, rapid change and significant strategic alliances within BlackBerry's industry; BlackBerry's reliance on carrier partners and distributors; risks associated
with BlackBerry's foreign operations, including risks related to recent political and economic developments in Venezuela and the impact of foreign currency restrictions; risks relating to network disruptions and other business interruptions, including costs, potential liabilities, lost revenues and reputational damage associated
with service interruptions; risks related to BlackBerry's
ability to implement and to realize the anticipated benefits of its CORE program; BlackBerry's
ability to maintain or increase its cash balance; security risks; BlackBerry's
ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks related to intellectual property rights; BlackBerry's
ability to expand and manage BlackBerry ® World ™; risks related to the collection, storage, transmission, use and disclosure of confidential and personal information; BlackBerry's
ability to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance on suppliers of functional components for its products and risks relating to its supply chain; BlackBerry's
ability to obtain rights to use software or components supplied by third parties; BlackBerry's
ability to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related to government regulations, including regulations relating to encryption technology; BlackBerry's
ability to continue to adapt to recent board and
management changes and headcount reductions; reliance on strategic alliances
with third - party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; BlackBerry's reliance on third - party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities in BlackBerry's products; risks related to litigation, including litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's practice of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating to the impairment of intangible assets recorded on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks as a result of actions of activist shareholders; government regulation of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related to economic and geopolitical conditions; risks associated
with acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and difficulties in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry.
Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by forward - looking statements based on a number of factors, including, without limitation: (1) risks related to the consummation of the Merger, including the risks that (a) the Merger may not be consummated within the anticipated time period, or at all, (b) the parties may fail to obtain shareholder approval of the Merger Agreement, (c) the parties may fail to secure the termination or expiration of any waiting period applicable under the HSR Act, (d) other conditions to the consummation of the Merger under the Merger Agreement may not be satisfied, (e) all or part of Arby's financing may not become available, and (f) the significant limitations on remedies contained in the Merger Agreement may limit or entirely prevent BWW from specifically enforcing Arby's obligations under the Merger Agreement or recovering damages for any breach by Arby's; (2) the effects that any termination of the Merger Agreement may have on BWW or its business, including the risks that (a) BWW's stock price may decline significantly if the Merger is not completed, (b) the Merger Agreement may be terminated in circumstances requiring BWW to pay Arby's a termination fee of $ 74 million, or (c) the circumstances of the termination, including the possible imposition of a 12 - month tail period during which the termination fee could be payable upon certain subsequent transactions, may have a chilling effect on alternatives to the Merger; (3) the effects that the announcement or pendency of the Merger may have on BWW and its business, including the risks that as a result (a) BWW's business, operating results or stock price may suffer, (b) BWW's current plans and operations may be disrupted, (c) BWW's
ability to retain or recruit key employees may be adversely affected, (d) BWW's business relationships (including, customers, franchisees and suppliers) may be adversely affected, or (e) BWW's
management's or employees» attention may be diverted from other important matters; (4) the effect of limitations that the Merger Agreement places on BWW's
ability to operate its business, return capital to shareholders or engage in alternative transactions; (5) the nature, cost and outcome of pending and future litigation and other legal proceedings, including any such proceedings related to the Merger and instituted against BWW and others; (6) the risk that the Merger and related transactions may involve unexpected costs, liabilities or delays; (7) other economic, business, competitive, legal, regulatory, and / or tax factors; and (8) other factors described under the heading «Risk Factors» in Part I, Item 1A of BWW's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended December 25, 2016, as updated or supplemented by subsequent reports that BWW has filed or files
with the SEC.
The criteria used when assessing the qualifications of potential CEO successors include, among others, strategic vision and leadership, operational excellence, financial
management, executive officer leadership development,
ability to motivate employees, and an
ability to develop an effective working relationship
with the HP Co. board of directors.
A price hike is planned this month, which will contribute a percent or two, but
management sees foot traffic growing, as well,
with more menu rollouts and the recent launch of the Shake Shack app in a few test stores giving customers the
ability to order ahead.
«This isn't unique to us, but we want companies
with large amounts of free cash flow, good business dynamics, a proven
ability to profitably reinvest that cash flow and
management properly incentivized to do the right thing for shareholders.
«This weeklong course was used to train and develop Soldiers»
abilities to identify and mitigate different risks involved in their positions and enhance Soldiers» knowledge in a wide variety of Army programs, supervisory functions, equipment readiness, self - awareness and dealing
with the stressors of dining facility operations,» said Sgt. Maj. Keysa Chambers, chief culinary
management noncommissioned officer.
Franklin's
management, brand name, global network and rock - solid balance sheet had attracted us, but the company's exposure to emerging markets, combined
with the broad move away from actively managed funds, has impaired the company's
ability to grow.
Farmers and consumers in countries and sectors without supply -
management systems are subject to wild swings in commodity prices and have little
ability to negotiate reasonable returns or prices
with giant global agri - businesses.
«In addition to capital, Chrysalix will provide entrepreneurs
with extensive sector,
management and financial expertise, and the
ability to leverage their impressive list of global industry contacts,» said Rod Charko, CEO, Alberta Enterprise.
Due to technology and the
ability to leverage taxation and risk
management experts and consultants, I have found some successful single family offices
with «only» $ 30M - $ 50M in assets.
The
management rights typically include the
ability to attend advise and consult
with management of the company, attend board meetings and inspect the company's books and records.
«The follow - on investment in Cypress Creek Renewables speaks to our confidence in Cypress Creek's
management team and their
ability to successfully execute on their strategy» said Patrick Fox, Partner at New Energy Capital Partners, «We look forward to further developing our strategic relationship
with the Cypress Creek team.»
«Global general insurer QBE disappointed again
with another earnings downgrade, just when confidence was rebuilding in
management's
ability to return the previous market darling into the status of a well - run business, delivering consistent and good - quality earnings growth,» Morningstar analyst David Ellis said.
With uncertainty as a guaranteed constant in the lifetime of a business, implementing robust risk
management is a key element of a company's
ability to adapt and thrive.
Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact of: adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other international events; the risks and increased costs associated
with operating internationally; our expansion into and investments in new markets; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; changes in fuel prices and / or other cruise operating costs; any impairment of our tradenames or goodwill; our hedging strategies; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; our substantial indebtedness, including the
ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the
ability of our creditors to accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our
ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key markets or globally; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel
management services to certain ships and certain other services; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; our
ability to keep pace
with developments in technology; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under «Risk Factors» in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and subsequent filings by the Company
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The criteria used when assessing the qualifications of potential CEO successors include, among others, strategic vision and leadership, operational excellence, financial
management, executive officer leadership development,
ability to motivate employees, and an
ability to develop an effective working relationship
with the Board.