Not exact matches
«First - quarter and fiscal
year 2018 earnings are attainable in our view, reflecting improved sell - through of new products and a
commitment to
cost reduction,» Trussell wrote in a note to clients Monday.
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.
NDP
commitments include a two point cut in the small business tax rate (already implemented by the Conservatives); extension of the accelerated capital
cost allowance for two
years (already implemented by the Conservatives (but with a different phase in); an innovation tax credit for machinery used in research and development; an additional one cent of gas tax for the provinces for infrastructure; a transit infrastructure fund; increased funding for social housing; a major child care initiative; and, increasing ODA funding to 0.7 per cent of Gross National Income (GNI).
And with the federal carbon pricing requirement coming into effect next
year, Ontario's
commitment to cap and trade takes necessary action to cut carbon pollution — leaving room for improvements as needed, and at the least possible
cost.
Much more likely is a scenario in which Lynas will have to make an additional
commitment to safety, and will start its Malaysian refinery — which could eventually put out 22,000 metric tones a
year — in one or two months (every month of delay
costs Lynas $ 10 million) and make sure rare earth supply increases even further.
You can add another $ 800 billion a
year if you budget for future
commitments, such as the future
cost of pensions for our current standing military, so while the Defense appropriation is $ 640 billion, the actual
cost to tax payers has been estimated at $ 1.7 trillion dollars each
year — about 40 % of the annual Federal budget.
So for a five
year contract we are talking about a
commitment to pay about # 150m (transfer
costs plus wages)
Few cohabiting heteros live together for the long haul — most break up or marry in about five
years, with many seeing it as a
cost - saving measure (one apartment is cheaper than two) more than a statement of their
commitment to each other.
Cameron's
commitment to spending more on health than the rate of inflation every
year of the next election will still leave the NHS under significant
cost pressure as it tries to deal with the soaring demands of an elderly society.
«Whilst we welcome the government's
commitment to tackle our housing crisis, today's announcement falls far short of the quarter of a million new homes we need each
year just to meet demand... We are concerned that schemes to help first - time buyers and council tenants will simply encourage people to overextend themselves, while doing nothing to address the sky - high
cost of housing.»
Even the Finnish reactor - much touted by the prime minister - has a guaranteed price for its output and a taxpayer
commitment to deal with all waste after 60
years and with any overrun
costs of decommissioning.
The return of the Grammys to New York City for the first time in 15
years has hit a sour note, with the Recording Academy complaining that the city hasn't met its
commitment to shoulder the added
costs of staging the awards ceremony.
«Indorama - Nigeria is 100 percent committed to the growth and development of the Nigerian economy; and has in the past ten
years demonstrated such total
commitment and loyalty by providing more than 85 % domestic needs of polymers which were hitherto imported into the country at huge foreign exchange
cost.»
Instead, Keller took advantage of a mid-1960s program to produce better - educated cops by paying tuition
costs in exchange for a
commitment to work in law enforcement (Keller would fulfill his desire for military service a decade later when he enlisted in the Army Reserve and spent the next 20
years serving part - time with an elite Special Forces unit on training missions in Europe and Latin America).
And we hope Congress will follow up with a [fiscal
year] 2018 budget that continues
commitments of these important activities without incurring additional delays and
costs.»
It will take
commitment from you at all
costs, it is not going to be easy or cheap and probably will take a few
years, unless you are lucky.
The only downside of the service is the high price: the shortest
commitment time starts at half a
year, charging you for $ 31.95 per month, but you can opt for a two -
year plan as well that reduces monthly
costs to $ 12.95 per month.
Two
years after his iPhone - shot Tangerine wed the impassioned humanism of Loach to the grassroots
commitment of early De Sica, Baker offers another sensitive study of near - destitution adjacent to wanton indulgence, refusing to beatify or condemn his survivors - at - any -
cost (single mom Halley, played by Instagram discovery Bria Vinaite, is reckless and belligerent but scarcely more than a child herself).
Details of the scheme, which is expected to be ready for pupils applying to go to university next
year, have yet to be finalised but could mean students receive around 75 % of their course fees, as well as some living
costs, in return for a teaching
commitment of between five and seven
years.
TFA also claims favorable comparisons with other service organizations: it says the Peace Corps spends $ 78,000 to recruit, train, and support a volunteer for a two -
year commitment (the National Peace Corps Association puts the
cost at $ 50,000 a
year).
John Vincent said that there should be an ongoing
commitment to provide extra funding «because it's an every
year cost, it's not just a one - off
cost for extra ovens.»
Despite increased
costs, ISC schools raised their fees just 3.6 per cent last
year — the lowest rise since 1994 — as part of their
commitment to controlling fees and amid fears that greater increases might turn parents away.
-- Katie Morris, chairwoman of The Belk Foundation, a local family foundation, which made a rare, three -
year commitment of $ 505,000 to help fund the transition
costs of the redesign work, after which the models will be financially sustainable.
An online bachelor's degree in education is a big
commitment, often taking several
years to complete and
costing thousands of dollars.
West County is not a wealthy district, yet our residents have proven their
commitment to our district by supporting increased WCCUSD
costs year over
year.
Last
year, Walmart announced a
commitment to create a more sustainable food system, with a focus on improving the affordability of food by lowering the «true
cost» of food for both customers and the environment, increasing access to food, making healthier eating easier, and improving the safety and transparency of the food chain.
Underwriting the
cost of teacher preparation through service scholarships and loan forgiveness in exchange for a
commitment to teach in high - need schools or subject areas, typically for at least 4
years.
A nationwide
commitment to high - quality early childhood education would
cost a significant amount of money upfront — an estimated $ 26 billion per
year when it is fully phased in.
If you library wants to join the new governing body it will
cost $ 300 a
year with a three
year commitment.
AT&T has started selling BlackBerry Torch 9810 smartphone for
costs of $ 49.99 on a 2 -
year contract or $ 449.99 without
commitment.
«Instead of driving the cogitative complexity of a two -
year commitment, tell people, «This is the actual
cost of the device.»»
Verizon Wireless will also offer 4G versions of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 starting in July; those models will
cost $ 529.99 for 16 GB or $ 629.99 for 32 GB and will require two -
year contract
commitments.
This time of
year is full of
commitments and
costs, and everyone sometimes finds themselves in a situation where their expenses have gotten ahead of their paycheck.
Summary: Scenario 1: $ 140 per month, $ 17k total
cost, 10 -
year commitment (not really possible) Scenario 2: $ 200 per month, $ 24k total
cost, 10 -
year commitment Scenario 3: $ 1250 per month, $ 30k total
cost, No
commitment, 2 -
year payoff
Additionally, as there may be, at some time, significant veterinary
costs involved with any pet, we ask that people adopt only if they are adults, have seriously evaluated the meaning of a twenty
year commitment and are financially able to bear the
cost of future emergencies.
Now in its eighth
year, the Veterinary Scholarship Award operates as part of the Zoetis
Commitment to Veterinarians, a platform created by Zoetis to support leadership and diversity among future veterinarians, while also helping to offset the significant
costs associated with a veterinary education.
Now in its eighth
year, the Veterinary Scholarship Award operates as part of Zoetis
Commitment to Veterinarians ™, a platform created by Zoetis to support leadership and diversity among future veterinarians, while also helping to offset the significant
costs associated with a veterinary education.
The Tulsa Community College Foundation is pleased to announce an opportunity to assist first and second -
year Nursing students with short - term housing
costs in order to support the College's
commitment to student success.
Now in its seventh
year, the Veterinary Scholarship Award operates as part of Zoetis
Commitment to Veterinarians, a platform created by Zoetis to support leadership and diversity among future veterinarians, while also helping to offset the significant
costs associated with a veterinary education.
The gallery's name is said «twenty - four - seven - three - sixty - five», as in every hour of every day of the
year, speaking to the shared ambition of district cohorts to make running a gallery a sustainable,
cost - effective practice, albeit an omnipresent social and professional
commitment.
Mr. Damon's
commitment to raise $ 1 million through that group and the OneXOne Foundation in the next
year was one of a bundle of pledges aimed at water and sanitation from individuals, charities and companies totalling about $ 400 million (including a $ 200 million pledge by Napo Pharmaceuticals to «complete the clinical development of crofelemer, a drug that has potential to treat pediatric diarrhea, and provide it at
cost to partner organizations for distribution in the areas with the highest mortality and morbidity associated with diarrheal diseases.»)
In a new Environmental Progress report, the «The High
Cost of Fear,» we calculate a minimum impact of $ 10 billion per
year, thousands of avoidable deaths from air pollution, and failure to achieve South Korea's Paris climate
commitments.
Countries rich and poor are backing away from
commitments they made
years ago during rosier economic times, before the public became aware of Climategate, renewable energy
costs and genuine debate.
Apart from Howard's promise of $ 20 million a
year for research (apparently the meeting itself
cost about as much as the first
year's budget) none of the participants made any concrete
commitment.
Last
year, 34 Nobel prize winning scientistswrote a letter to President Obama calling on him to honor his
commitment to investing $ 150 billion in energy R&D over 10
years, writing that «rapid scientific and technical progress is crucial to... reducing greenhouse gases at an affordable
cost.»
In other words, with a two
year commitment Rocket Matter actually
costs less than Clio for a solo practitioner (although MyCase remains the cheapest option of them all).
Despite the uncertainty, the opportunity
costs and the
commitment to the public sector for a large chunk of your prime working
years, the PSLF could be the one thing that makes that costly 3 -
year trip to law school actually worth it.
How buildings are used, in energy terms, is becoming a crucial issue: energy
costs are rising; various policy drivers (such as display energy certificates) mean that there is increasing awareness of the environmental impact of the built environment; and the pricing and rationing from the CRC (carbon reduction
commitment) will begin to bite over the next few
years.
The Ken R. Ashworth & Associates business and taxation law firm in Las Vegas was originally formed more than 20
years ago to fulfill our founder's
commitment to provide the highest quality, most
cost - effective legal services possible to our Southern Nevada clients.
These savings plan contributions and subsidized insurance premium payments
cost the employer thousands of dollars a
year, a financial
commitment that, in most instances, reverts to the surviving spouse.