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Income Tax Provision Reconciliation The difference between the income tax benefit (provision) and income taxes computed using the U.S. federal income tax rate was as follows for the years ended September 30, 2019, 2018, and 2017 (amounts shown in thousands):
| | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---------------------------------------------------------------|--------|----------|----------|
| Amount computed using statutory rate | $841 | $2,122 | $(1,078) |
| Net change in valuation allowance for net deferred tax assets | (459) | (367) | 10,058 |
| AMT and other | — | (191) | 20 |
| Foreign rate differential | 664 | 22 | (169) |
| Non-deductible items | (151) | (276) | (370) |
| State income tax | (370) | 50 | (34) |
| Impact of tax reform on deferred taxes | — | (4,901) | — |
| Research and development credits | 1,694 | 475 | 2,494 |
| Foreign income tax | (494) | — | — |
| Stock compensation, net | 1,539 | — | — |
| Income tax benefit (provision) | $3,264 | $(3,066) | $10,921 |
What does the table show us?What are the income tax benefits (provision), for the fiscal years 2017, 2018, and 2019, respectively?What are state income tax for the years 2018 and 2019, respectively?Which year has the highest income tax benefit? | 10,921>3,264>-3,066 Answer is : 2017 |
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But there was no such announcement . So I proceeded to work on listing one item . I went through several screens of entering information and got near the end . The duration for my Buy It Now listing had no provision for 30 days .
Why might they be listing an item on eBay ? | None of the above choices . |
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I was suppose to have 3 but the one I was most looking forward to got rescheduled for October 1st . The other 2 are OK jobs , but nothing I ' m excited about . However I have signed up for all 4 classes I need to take to get Project Management Certification .
What may I be doing right now ? | Going to college |
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I ' m just happy that it 's staying down . I so hope tomorrow is a better day . I have n't been keeping Kat away from Tyler . I know she will get sick , and there is n't much i can do to stop it . I hope it does n't happen , but if it does ( and i ' m pretty sure it will ) , i hope it happens sooner than later .
What may have happened earlier today ? | Kat got sick |
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It was an awesome day . I preached from 1 Cor . 9 where Paul talks about the Christian life and how it is a race that we are running and that we should run to receive the prize !
Why did the speaker preach this information that is contained within the bible ? | They found the passage personally meaningful , and are sharing this with the listeners |
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But you ca n't beat them for freshness , and however they look , they certainly taste good . I ' m still playing around with plating them , but here you can see an asparagus roll , a cucumber - avacado roll , and a California roll made with shrimp in place of the typical faux crab . I always wondered why they used faux crab ( which consists primarily of processed halibut scraps molded into a sort of fishy McNugget ) , but my guess now is that the reasons are primarily aesthetic . While the faux crab has that bright red coloring to it , the shirmp is basically just rice colored , and does n't much stand out when you slice up the maki .
What type of diet is being featured here ? | One that is heavy in fish . |
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We tried to get professional pictures taken with Keith , Sarah , and Lucy Simons , but Madelyn became afraid of the stuffed dog they shook in her face . She cried harder than she ever has , and she did n't really stop until we left the building . This past weekend , she cried at both Nana and Gramps when she first saw them . We decided it was because of their glasses , because she was fine with Uncle James .
Why was the picture taking opportunity interrupted . | None of the above choices . |
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Darcy washes and drys 20 shirts and 8 pairs of shorts. If he folds 12 of the shirts and 5 of the shorts, how many more remaining pieces of clothing does Darcy have to fold? | Darcy still has to fold 20 - 12 = <<20-12=8>>8 shirts
Darcy still has to fold 8 - 5 = <<8-5=3>>3 shorts
Darcy has to fold a total of 8 + 3 = <<8+3=11>>11 pieces of clothing
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The table below summarizes our cash flows from continuing operations activities for each of the last two fiscal years (in thousands): Operating Activities. Operating cash flows increased $64.4 million in 2019 compared with 2018 primarily due to favorable changes in working capital of $37.0 million, primarily due to lower income tax payments of$41.3 million, and higher net income adjusted for non-cash items of $27.3 million Pension and Postretirement Contributions — Our policy is to fund our pension plans at or above the minimum required by law. As of January 1, 2019, the date of our last actuarial funding valuation for our qualified pension plan, there was no minimum contribution funding requirement. In 2019 and 2018, we contributed $6.2 million and $5.5 million, respectively, to our pension and postretirement plans. We do not anticipate making any contributions to our qualified defined benefit pension plan in fiscal 2020. For additional information, refer to Note 12, Retirement Plans, of the notes to the consolidated financial statements.
| | 2019 | 2018 |
|------------------------------------------------------------|----------|------------|
| Total cash provided by (used in) continuing operations: | | |
| Operating activities | $168,405 | $104,055 |
| Investing activities | (13,819) | 65,661 |
| Financing activities | (5,730) | (445,529) |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash from continuing operations | $148,856 | $(275,813) |
How much did operating cash flows increased by from 2018 to 2019?How much money was contributed to the pension and postretirement plan in 2019?How much money was contributed to the pension and postretirement plan in 2018?What is the average of the cash flows for operating activities for 2018 and 2019? | ($168,405 + $104,055)/2 Answer is : 136230 thousand |
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So that gave Brother an idea for a stunt and he jumped up and claimed he could jump from one step to the other ( it was probably a meter between the two ) . I was very doubtful of said stunt but encourage none the less . So he lined himself up and leaped with grace and with arms flailing to show his theatrical - ness but then got his footing all wrong and ended up tripping his landing as his foot slid off the step and he went flying onto the ( empty ) road .
What happened to the brother next ? | His arm was broken in the fall . |
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We just got Internet back and I wanted to let everyone that cares know we made it with . It has been a hard few days trying to keep everything together . We lost the fence around the house . The roof on the shed tried to blow off .
What possibly caused the fence to fall down ? | Heavy winds |
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I just did n't see anything I liked so much . Well , I did see a few things , but I am stalking them , waiting for a sale . Now , the trick will be to not make up for this month next month !
How can my financial attitude be best described ? | I am a thrifty spender , always waiting for a good deal |
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I said i was n't gon let boys be my main focus this year & they really are n't but then again they are . They are not getting in the way of my school work but just been oin my mind alot . Cameron after he asked me out through a text message he pissed me off so much then i was shocked when he called and was about 2 ask me out ! ! ! But ig ot over it and we ' ve been doing good .
How will the narrator respond to Cameron 's request ? | The narrator will agree with Cameron . |
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Gina had $400. She gave 1/4 of her money to her mom, used 1/8 of her money to buy clothes, gave 1/5 of her money to a charity, and kept the remaining money. How much did Gina keep? | Gina's mom received 1/4 x $400 = $<<1/4*400=100>>100.
She used 1/8 x $400 = $<<1/8*400=50>>50 to buy clothes.
She gave 1/5 x $400 = $<<1/5*400=80>>80 to a charity.
Thus, she spent a total of $100 + $50 + $80 = $<<100+50+80=230>>230.
Therefore, Gina kept $400 - $230 = $<<400-230=170>>170.
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The last time I checked my carbon budget , I came in at a fifth of the national average . I rarely fly , even when booked to address faraway audiences about my personal obsession , climate change - a subject I ' ve covered in three books . Whenever the word " nuclear " comes up at my talks , a shudder runs through the room . Because everyone knows that real environmentalists loathe nuclear power .
why do real environmentalists loathe nuclear power ? | they have heard many bad things about nuclear power for the environment |
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Johnny wrote an essay with 150 words. Madeline wrote an essay that was double in length, and Timothy wrote an essay that had 30 words more than Madeline's. If one page contains 260 words, how many pages do Johnny, Madeline, and Timothy's essays fill? | Madeline's essay was 150 x 2 = <<150*2=300>>300 words.
Timothy's essay was 300 + 30 = <<300+30=330>>330 words.
All together, they wrote 150 + 300 + 330 = <<150+300+330=780>>780 words.
Their essays fill 780/260 = <<780/260=3>>3 pages.
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Other Income (Loss), Net The components of other income (loss), net, are summarized as follows (in millions): The total change in net gains (losses) on available-for-sale debt investments was primarily attributable to lower realized losses as a result of market conditions, and the timing of sales of these investments. The total change in net gains (losses) on marketable equity investments was attributable to market value fluctuations and the timing of recognition of gains and losses. The change in net gains (losses) on non-marketable equity and other investments was primarily due to lower realized gains, partially offset by higher unrealized gains. The change in other gains (losses), net was primarily driven by higher donation expense in the prior year.
| | | Years Ended | | 2019 vs. 2018 |
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| | July 27, 2019 | July 28, 2018 | July 29, 2017 | Variance in Dollars |
| Gains (losses) on investments, net: | | | | |
| Available-for-sale debt investments | $(13) | $(242) | $(42) | $229 |
| Marketable equity investments | (3) | 529 | (45) | (532) |
| Non-marketable equity and other investments | 6 | 11 | (46) | (5) |
| Net gains (losses) on investments | (10) | 298 | (133) | (308) |
| Other gains (losses), net | (87) | (133) | (30) | 46 |
| Other income (loss), net | $(97) | $165 | $(163) | $(262) |
What was the total change in net gains (losses) on marketable equity investments attributable to? | Answer is : market value fluctuations and the timing of recognition of gains and losses. |
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Speaking of joy , my kids came for EFL Tuesday night . We had a nice family evening . I cherish every moment I get with them as they grow older and establish their own lives . My daughter had dyed her hair the prettiest color ... wonder what it would look like on me ? !
What may the narrator be doing with their hair ? | They will be mirroring their daughter 's look . |
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or that i might be like other low self worth people who sleep with people who they are n't attracted to , but knowing that the other party finds them attractive , makes them feel good about themselves , so they keep on sleeping with people they are nt attracted to . i do nt think i have low self worth , i just ca nt seem to meet anyone that i ' m physically attracted to . the last time i was physically attracted to someone was when i was in lust with this disgusting man who was twice my age . that was like 3 or 4 years ago .
Why might someone sleep with someone they did not like ? | It gives them a self esteem boost |
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Today , I drove on the high way . Ok , not that big of a deal but I ' m so scared of the thought of driving on the highway , but it was the only way to get to the server training really . I was so nervous to drive this morning I almost threw up . But I did it . I conquered one of my biggest fears .
If the driver gets to server training , will the highway driving be done for the day ? | It is possible for the driver to get the car towed home , but it 's not practical . |
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There was complete silence . Not even the barest trace of static . His search became more desperate as the silence began to overwhelm him when he heard that rough as that gravelly Mancunian voice he so wanted to hear was yelling at him . Suppressing a smirk he listened as the voice , with a timbre of panic that Sam had never heard before , yelled out .
What country may I be currently living in ? | England |
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Truly quite lovely and peaceful compared to the bustling city right outside . Walk far enough and one encounters the Arc de Triomf of Barcelona . Quite beautiful and definitely not like other Arcs in its choice of color or style .
Where has the narrator opted to visit ? | The narrator is in Espana . |
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Note 12. Current liabilities - trade and other payables Accounting policy for trade and other payables
These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Group prior to the end of the financial year and which are unpaid. Due to their short-term nature they are measured at amortised cost and are not discounted. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition. Deferred consideration
The payable represents the obligation to pay consideration following the acquisition of a business or assets and is deferred based on passage of time. It is measured at the present value of the estimated liability.
| Consolidated | | |
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| | 2019 | 2018 |
| | US$’000 | US$’000 |
| Trade payables | 3,492 | 2,016 |
| Deferred consideration | 888 | 643 |
| Other payables | 11,898 | 9,488 |
| | 16,278 | 12,147 |
What are the components of the liabilities?What are the years included in the table?How is the payable measured?What is the percentage increase in the total trade and other payables from 2018 to 2019?What is the percentage of trade payables as a ratio of current liabilities in 2019? | 3,492/16,278 Answer is : 21.45 percent |
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They want to homeschool and have a strong desire to have thier children with them in church ! We had lunch with them and shared how our family has been blessed through family integration . Brock has started flying and his schedule has been great thus far .
What does Brock likely do for a living . | He 's a Pilot . |
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8 EXPENSES BY NATURE Note: (a) Transaction costs primarily consist of bank handling fees, channel and distribution costs. (b) During the year ended 31 December 2019, the Group incurred expenses for the purpose of research and development of approximately RMB30,387 million (2018: RMB22,936 million), which comprised employee benefits expenses of approximately RMB24,478 million (2018: RMB19,088 million). During the year ended 31 December 2019, employee benefits expenses included the share-based compensation expenses of approximately RMB10,500 million (2018: RMB7,900 million). No significant development expenses had been capitalised for the years ended 31 December 2019 and 2018. (c) Included the amortisation charges of intangible assets mainly in respect of media contents. During the year ended 31 December 2019, amortisation of intangible assets included the amortisation of intangible assets resulting from business combinations of approximately RMB1,051 million (2018: RMB524 million).
| | 2019 | 2018 |
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| | RMB’Million | RMB’Million |
| Transaction costs (Note (a)) | 85,702 | 69,976 |
| Employee benefits expenses (Note (b) and Note 13) | 53,123 | 42,153 |
| Content costs (excluding amortisation of intangible assets) | 48,321 | 39,061 |
| Amortisation of intangible assets (Note (c) and Note 20) | 28,954 | 25,616 |
| Bandwidth and server custody fees (excluding depreciation of right-of-use assets) | 16,284 | 15,818 |
| Depreciation of property, plant and equipment, investment properties and right-of-use assets (Note 16 and Note 18) | 15,623 | 8,423 |
| Promotion and advertising expenses | 16,405 | 19,806 |
| Travelling and entertainment expenses | 1,773 | 1,450 |
| Auditor’s remuneration | | |
| – Audit and audit-related services | 105 | 110 |
| – Non-audit services | 43 | 26 |
How much did the amortisation of intangible assets resulting from business combinations for year ended 31 December 2019 amount to?How much was the share-based compensation expenses during the year ended 31 December 2019?What did the transaction costs primarily consist of?How much is the change in transaction costs from 2018 to 2019?How much is the change in Employee benefits expenses from 2018 to 2019?How much is the change in Promotion and advertising expenses from 2018 to 2019? | 16,405-19,806 Answer is : -3401 million |
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A good samaritan asked me if I was alright , I said to him " I do n't know . " and was wobbly , he immediately called 911 and had me sit down . I was pretty light headed and felt a little cold .
What may be a reason for the other person calling 911 ? | They were concerned for the speaker . |
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Teagan saved 200 pennies in her piggy bank. Rex has a mason jar filled with 100 nickels. Toni has 330 dimes stashed inside a giant mug. How much money did the three kids save altogether? | Teagan saved 1 cent (.01) x 200 = $2.
Rex has 5 cents (.05) x 100 = $5.
Toni has 10 cents (.10) x 330 = $33.
Together, the three kids saved $2 + $5 + $33 = $<<2+5+33=40>>40.
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I was out of work for 1.5 years and my doctor said I should find a new line of work . I started college in March of 2007 for a degree in Computer Networking and Security Technology and I got a job at CompUSA where I managed the Tech shop . I started a new job in August that I love , I work for the public school system as a Network Tech Support Specialist . There are 86 schools and I am assigned to about 8 .
What may the narrator look to do with their skills ? | They will look to expand other 's knowledge . |
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Even AnnaLynne McCord , who was deliciously insane on Nip / Tuck , delivers a limp performance as the supposed bad girl . 90210 commits a worse sin than lack of quality : it 's boring . Like , Babysitter 's Club boring . The opening episodes of The O.C.
Why does the narrator like AnnaLynne McCord so much ? | They liked her performance on NipTuck . |
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I do n't know if I should call or what . I do n't want to be the one to . I think , no matter if it was me or whatever , I was warranted in saying it . My problem was he was never talking to me , and really it was due to the fact that he was just letting me ramble while he played his video games .
Did I find the degree of our communication satisfactory ? | No , he always seemed distracted and uninterested when I spoke . |
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Jerry mows 8 acres of lawn each week. He mows ¾ of it with a riding mower that can cut 2 acres an hour. He mows the rest with a push mower that can cut 1 acre an hour. How long does Jerry mow each week? | Jerry mows 8 acres x ¾ = 6 acres with a riding mower.
It will take him 6 acres / 2 each hour = <<6/2=3>>3 hours.
Jerry mows 8 acres – 6 acres mowed with a riding mower = <<8-6=2>>2 acres with a push mower.
It will take him 2 acres x 1 hour = <<2*1=2>>2 hours.
It takes Jerry a total of 3 hours on the riding mower + 2 hours on the push mower = <<3+2=5>>5 hours.
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SHe claims I m her one true love , but according to some friends , they say i m just ehr current obsession and she does this ever so much . and i m seriously not going to keep talking to ehr when she just says i m torturing her , she needs to die , she hates everyone . and i m tired of it.it's annoyingok that is over , sam if you care yu can read again but you dotn care , because i am jsut some eprson to talk to on the bus .
What will happen since he is so mad at her ? | He will break up with her . |
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During the period 5.0 million (2017/18: 5.0 million) options were granted under the Sharesave Plan, with a weighted average exercise price at the date of exercise of 30 pence per ordinary share (2017/18: 33 pence). The options outstanding at 30 March 2019 had a weighted average exercise price of 32 pence (2017/18: 33 pence), and a weighted average remaining contractual life of 1.6 years (2017/18: 1.6 years). In 2018/19, the Group recognised an expense of £2.1m (2017/18: £2.8m), related to all equity-settled share-based payment transactions. Premier Foods plc Sharesave Plan
| | 2018/19 | | 2017/18 | |
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| | | Weighted average exercise price | | Weighted average exercise price |
| | Options | (p) | Options | (p) |
| Outstanding at the beginning of the period | 17,835,628 | 33 | 20,231,334 | 35 |
| Exercised during the period | (4,306,470) | 32 | (3,536,539) | 34 |
| Granted during the period | 5,022,240 | 30 | 4,988,669 | 33 |
| Forfeited/lapsed during the period | (2,447,511) | 33 | (3,847,836) | 44 |
| Outstanding at the end of the period | 16,103,887 | 32 | 17,835,628 | 33 |
| Exercisable at the end of the period | 2,673,154 | 32 | 792,451 | 35 |
What was the amount of options granted under the Sharesave plan?What was the weighted average exercise price of outstanding options at 30 March 2019?What was the expense recognised in 2018/19? | Answer is : £2.1m |
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Revenues The following table sets forth the breakdown of revenues (in thousands) by category and segment. Travel revenue includes travel publications (Top 20, Website, Newsflash, Travelzoo Network), Getaways vouchers, and hotel platform and vacation packages. Local revenue includes Local Deals vouchers and entertainment offers (vouchers and direct bookings). Asia Pacific Asia Pacific revenues decreased $1.4 million or 17% in 2019 compared to 2018. This decrease was primarily due to the decrease in Travel revenues, the decrease in Local revenues and a $206,000 negative impact from foreign currency movements relative to the U.S. dollar. The decrease in Travel revenues of $887,000 was primarily due to a decrease of number of emails sent. The decrease in Local revenues of $276,000 was primarily due to the decreased number of Local Deals vouchers sold. Europe Europe revenues increased $749,000 or 2% in 2019 compared to 2018. This increase was primarily due to the increase in Travel revenues, the decrease in Local revenues and a $1.8 million negative impact from foreign currency movements relative to the U.S. dollar. The increase in Travel revenue of $2.9 million was primarily due to the increased number of emails sent. The decrease in Local revenues of $292,000 was primarily due to the decreased number of Local Deals vouchers sold. North America North America revenues increased $710,000 or 1% in 2019 compared to 2018. This increase was primarily due to the increase in Travel revenues offset by the decrease in Local revenue. The increase in Travel revenue of $1.7 million was primarily due to the increased number of emails sent. The decrease in Local revenues of $1.0 was primarily due to the decreased number of Local Deals vouchers sold. For 2019 and 2018 , none of our customers accounted for 10% or more of our revenue.
| | Year Ended December 31, | |
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| | 2019 | 2018 |
| Asia Pacific | | |
| Travel | $6,274 | $7,351 |
| Local | 216 | 508 |
| Total Asia Pacific revenues | 6,490 | 7,859 |
| Europe | | |
| Travel | 32,081 | 30,856 |
| Local | 4,817 | 5,293 |
| Total Europe revenues | 36,898 | 36,149 |
| North America | | |
| Travel | 57,863 | 56,145 |
| Local | 10,161 | 11,169 |
| Total North America revenues | 68,024 | 67,314 |
| Consolidated | | |
| Travel | 96,218 | 94,352 |
| Local | 15,194 | 16,970 |
| Total revenues | $111,412 | $111,322 |
What is the total revenues from Asia Pacific in 2019 and 2018 respectively?What is the total revenues from Europe in 2019 and 2018 respectively?What is the total revenues from North America in 2019 and 2018 respectively? | Answer is : 68,024 67,314 thousand |
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Dividends Cal-Maine pays a dividend to shareholders of its Common Stock and Class A Common Stock on a quarterly basis for each quarter for which the Company reports net income computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in an amount equal to one-third (1/3) of such quarterly income. Dividends are paid to shareholders of record as of the 60th day following the last day of such quarter, except for the fourth fiscal quarter. For the fourth quarter, the Company will pay dividends to shareholders of record on the 65th day after the quarter end. Dividends are payable on the 15th day following the record date. Following a quarter for which the Company does not report net income, the Company will not pay a dividend for a subsequent profitable quarter until the Company is profitable on a cumulative basis computed from the date of the last quarter for which a dividend was paid. Dividends payable, which would represent accrued unpaid dividends applicable to the Company's fourth quarter, were zero at June 1, 2019 and $17.1 million at June 2, 2018. At June 1, 2019, cumulative losses that must be recovered prior to paying a dividend were $19.8 million. *Dividends per common share = 1/3 of Net income (loss) attributable to Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. available for dividend ÷ Total common stock outstanding (shares).
| | 13 Weeks Ended | | 52 Weeks Ended | |
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| | June 1, 2019 | June 2, 2018 | June 1, 2019 | June 2, 2018 |
| Net income (loss) attributable to Cal-Maine Foods, inc. | $(19,761) | $71,767 | $54,229 | $125,932 |
| Cumulative losses to be recovered prior to payment of dividend at beginning of the period | — | (20,488) | — | (74,653) |
| Net income (loss) attributable to Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. available for dividend | $(19,761) | $51,279 | $54,229 | $51,279 |
| 1/3 of net income attributable to Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. | — | | | |
| Common stock outstanding (shares) | 43,894 | | | |
| Class A common stock outstanding (shares) | 4,800 | | | |
| Total common stock outstanding (shares) | 48,694 | | | |
| Dividends per common share* | $- | $0.351 | $0.506 | $0.351 |
What is the increase / (decrease) in the Net income (loss) attributable to Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. available for dividend in 2019 compared to 2018? | $(19,761) / $51,279 - 1 Answer is : -138.54 percent |
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the other day I volunteered to help register people to vote , but I was nt feelinldg it . I feel very lost , in that , when I was in the funk , I felt a sense of belonging . I felt like sometimes my shoulder existed for the sole purpose of my true friends tears . I felt as though my twisted and warped sense of humor was cast in the thought of the people that I belong with .
Why is the narrator not happy about their experience with voting ? | They have social anxiety . |
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We both bought a ticket for the Keisei line after Michelle asked how to get to Aoto . The train ride was fairly long . About an hour or so .
Why was the narrator and his partner looking to get Keisei . | The narrator wanted to get to Aoto through Keisei . |
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Oscar was sat by the open living room window looking out at the rain . Her Wit Da Black Stripes comes along , jumps on to the window and shoves Oscar to the side so she could climb out . It was really funny to watch .
How does the owner feel about what Her Wit Da Black Stripes did ? | She thought it was amusing . |
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So , I went to bed last night at 9:30 because I felt really tired . I woke up once around 2 something , then again around 4 something . Woke up again around 7:30 and finally got up an hour later .
Why would the narrator be so tired the next day ? | They got intermittent sleep . |
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Sales and Marketing Expense Sales and marketing expense increased by $18.1 million in 2019 compared to 2018. The increase was primarily due to a $15.5 million increase in employee-related costs, which includes stock-based compensation, associated with our increased headcount from 286 employees as of December 31, 2018 to 345 employees as of December 31, 2019. The remaining increase was principally the result of a $1.2 million increase in trade show and advertising costs and a $1.0 million increase attributed to office related expenses to support the sales team.
| | Year Ended December 31, | | Change | |
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| | 2019 | 2018 | $ | % |
| | | (dollars in thousands) | | |
| Sales and marketing | $ 87,731 | $ 69,608 | $ 18,123 | 26.0% |
| % of revenue | 44% | 47% | | |
What was the increase in the Sales and marketing expense in 2019? | Answer is : $18.1 million |
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She was so light and quick . Bye bye baby girl , we will miss you and your mad antics . None of the photos capture her that well , she was never still for long enough to get good ones ! Here are three videos of her , one from when she first arrived and two later ones of her showing off her agility skills !
What may happen after taking the girls picture ? | It would be unclear . |
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So now I am wondering if it 's a mind thing not a health thing . I am feeling a lot of energy from my altar lately . I mean just my hand gets all buzzy and warm that gets stronger when my hand gets close to my Isis status . I gave my altar a really good cleaning .
What is probably true about the alter ? | The alter might be giving off some static electricity . |
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Caleb has 3 dozen jellybeans. Sophie has half as many jellybeans as Caleb. How many jellybeans do they have in total? | Caleb has 3 x 12 = <<3*12=36>>36 jellybeans.
Sophie has 36 / 2 = <<36/2=18>>18 jellybeans.
Together, they have 36 + 18 = <<36+18=54>>54 jellybeans.
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We present below a summary of the items that cause recorded income taxes to differ from taxes computed using the statutory
federal income tax rate for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017: On December 22, 2017, the United States enacted tax reform legislation commonly known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“the Act”), resulting in significant modifications to existing law. In December 2017, we recorded a provisional estimate of $3.3 million for the one-time deemed repatriation transition tax on unrepatriated foreign earnings. The provisional amount was based on information available at that time, including estimated tax earnings and profits from foreign investments. In the fourth quarter of 2018, we finalized our transition tax calculation and recorded additional tax expense of $0.3 million. In December 2017, we also recorded a provisional write-down to deferred tax assets of $0.7 million related to changes in Section 162(m), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, regarding deductions for excessive employee compensation. In 2018, we finalized our calculation under Section 162(m) and recorded a tax benefit of $0.5 million. We also recorded a one-time tax benefit in December 2017 of $1.2 million from the remeasurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities from 35% to 21%. As of December 31, 2018, we completed the accounting for all of the impacts of the Act. Act”), resulting in significant modifications to existing law. In December 2017, we recorded a provisional estimate of $3.3 million for the one-time deemed repatriation transition tax on unrepatriated foreign earnings. The provisional amount was based on information available at that time, including estimated tax earnings and profits from foreign investments. In the fourth quarter of 2018, we finalized our transition tax calculation and recorded additional tax expense of $0.3 million. In December 2017, we also recorded a provisional write-down to deferred tax assets of $0.7 million related to changes in Section 162(m), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, regarding deductions for excessive employee compensation. In 2018, we finalized our calculation under Section 162(m) and recorded a tax benefit of $0.5 million. We also recorded a one-time tax benefit in December 2017 of $1.2 million from the remeasurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities from 35% to 21%. As of December 31, 2018, we completed the accounting for all of the impacts of the Act.
Act”), resulting in significant modifications to existing law. In December 2017, we recorded a provisional estimate of $3.3 million for
the one-time deemed repatriation transition tax on unrepatriated foreign earnings. The provisional amount was based on information
available at that time, including estimated tax earnings and profits from foreign investments. In the fourth quarter of 2018, we
finalized our transition tax calculation and recorded additional tax expense of $0.3 million. In December 2017, we also recorded a
provisional write-down to deferred tax assets of $0.7 million related to changes in Section 162(m), Internal Revenue Code of 1986,
regarding deductions for excessive employee compensation. In 2018, we finalized our calculation under Section 162(m) and recorded
a tax benefit of $0.5 million. We also recorded a one-time tax benefit in December 2017 of $1.2 million from the remeasurement of
deferred tax assets and liabilities from 35% to 21%. As of December 31, 2018, we completed the accounting for all of the impacts of
the Act. The Act provides for the global intangible low-taxed income (“GILTI”) provision which requires us in our U.S. income tax return, to include foreign subsidiary earnings in excess of an allowable return on the foreign subsidiary’s tangible assets. The FASB staff provided additional guidance to address the accounting for the effects of the provisions related to the taxation of GILTI, noting that companies should make an accounting policy election to recognize deferred taxes for temporary basis differences expected to reverse as GILTI in future years or to include the tax expense in the year it is incurred. We have elected to include the tax expense in the year that we incur it.
| | | Year Ended December 31, | |
|------------------------------------------|--------|---------------------------|--------|
| | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Statutory federal income tax rate | 21.0 % | 21.0 % | 35.0 % |
| Effect of: | | | |
| State income tax, net of federal benefit | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.3 |
| State credit carryforwards | 1.3 | 0.3 | (0.1 ) |
| U.S. federal R&D tax credit | (1.9 ) | (1.7 ) | (0.8 ) |
| Tax Reform | - | (0.1 ) | 1.5 |
| Excess benefit of equity compensation | (0.1 ) | (0.6 ) | (1.0 ) |
| Foreign-derived intangible income (FDII) | | | |
| deduction | (3.1 ) | (1.6 ) | - |
| Foreign operations | 1.1 | 1.2 | (0.1 ) |
| Tax contingencies | 3.7 | 0.5 | - |
| Other permanent differences | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| Change in valuation allowance | (0.9 ) | (0.2 ) | (0.1 ) |
| Income Tax | 26.1% | 23.2% | 37.0% |
What is the statutory tax rate for 2017?What is the amount for repatriation transition tax in 2017?What is the change caused by the global intangible low-taxed income provision?What is the change in the income tax rates between 2019 and 2018? | 26.1%-23.2% Answer is : 2.9 percent |
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When going in to make my final decision , I was still on the fence , until I spoke to the woman that worked there . She 's uber nice and perfect for helping , giving you all the information you need in a clear manner , and being pleasant the whole time . When I showed her my two favorites , she said " well , I would n't suggest the half - framed glasses based on your prescription . We do n't guarantee the lenses will fit in those frames , and suggest going with full framed glasses .
What is the job title of the woman who worked there ? | She is an optician . |
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She wanted to go to school though and had a great day . Her class is going on their first field trip tomorrow . Kind of fun and scary at the same time . She is n't even 3 and she is going on a field trip ... she is excited though .
What grade would the students be in ? | Preschool |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (in thousands, except for share and per share data) NOTE 18 — Income Taxes Earnings before income taxes consist of the following:
| | | Years Ended December 31, | |
|----------|---------|----------------------------|---------|
| | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| U.S. | $15,103 | $30,815 | $9,315 |
| Non-U.S. | 35,163 | 27,288 | 30,938 |
| Total | $50,266 | $58,103 | $40,253 |
Which years does the table provide information for Earnings before income taxes?What was the total earnings in 2019?What was the amount of earnings from Non-U.S. sources in 2017?Which years did earnings from Non-U.S. sources exceed $30,000 thousand? | (2019:35,163),(2017:30,938) Answer is : 2019 2017 |
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It 's very hard work , and requires great dedication . That 's all I can tell you . We caputured the rare picture above with a secret camera as one of the small creatures was slowly ambling back into its pen .
Why is the narrator so giddy right now ? | They photographed a rare animal . |
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22. Income Taxes Teekay and a majority of its subsidiaries are not subject to income tax in the jurisdictions in which they are incorporated because they do not conduct business or operate in those jurisdictions. However, among others, the Company’s U.K. and Norwegian subsidiaries are subject to income taxes. The significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows: (1) Substantially all of the Company's estimated net operating loss carryforwards of $878.3 million relates primarily to its U.K., Spanish, Norwegian and Luxembourg subsidiaries and, to a lesser extent, to its Australian subsidiaries. The Company had estimated disallowed finance costs in Spain and Norway of approximately $15.1 million and $15.0 million, respectively, at December 31, 2019, which are available for 18 years and 10 years, respectively, from the year the costs are incurred for offset against future taxable income in Spain and Norway, respectively. The Company's estimated tax losses in Luxembourg are available for offset against taxable future income in Luxembourg, either indefinitely for losses arising prior to 2017, or for 17 years for losses arising subsequent to 2016.
| | December 31, | December 31, |
|-------------------------------------------------------------|----------------|----------------|
| | 2019 | 2018 |
| | $ | $ |
| Deferred tax assets: | | |
| Vessels and equipment | 1,646 | 5,868 |
| Tax losses carried forward and disallowed finance costs (1) | 164,009 | 155,910 |
| Other | 19,674 | 10,545 |
| Total deferred tax assets | 185,329 | 172,323 |
| Deferred tax liabilities: | | |
| Vessels and equipment | 22,913 | 18,037 |
| Provisions | 6,512 | 5,588 |
| Other | — | 2,060 |
| Total deferred tax liabilities | 29,425 | 25,685 |
| Net deferred tax assets | 155,904 | 146,638 |
| Valuation allowance | (153,302) | (144,560) |
| Net deferred tax assets | 2,602 | 2,078 |
Which subsidiaries are related to net operating loss carryforwards of $878.3 million?How much is the estimated disallowed finance costs in Spain and Norway at December 31, 2019?Which subsidiaries are subject to income taxes?What is the increase/ (decrease) in Deferred tax assets: Vessels and equipment from December 31, 2019 to December 31, 2018?What is the increase/ (decrease) in Deferred tax assets: Tax losses carried forward and disallowed finance costs from December 31, 2019 to December 31, 2018? | 164,009-155,910 Answer is : 8099 million |
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Did some errands today . My prime objectives were to get textbooks , find computer lab , find career services , get some groceries , turn in payment plan application , and find out when KEES money kicks in . I think it acts as a refund at the end of the semester at Murray , but I would be quite happy if it would work now .
What happens after I get the refund ? | I can pay my bills . |
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5. INVESTMENTS Investments in Marketable Securities The Company’s investments in available-for-sale marketable securities are made pursuant to its investment policy, which has established guidelines relative to the diversification of the Company’s investments and their maturities, with the principal objective of capital preservation and maintaining liquidity sufficient to meet cash flow requirements. The following is a summary of investments, including those that meet the definition of a cash equivalent, as of December 31, 2019 (in thousands):
| | Amortized Cost | Unrealized Gains | Unrealized Losses | Fair Value |
|---------------------------------|------------------|--------------------|---------------------|--------------|
| Current assets: | | | | |
| Cash | $67,818 | $— | $— | $67,818 |
| Cash equivalents: | | | | |
| Money market funds | 126,075 | — | — | 126,075 |
| Corporate bonds | 1,000 | — | — | 1,000 |
| Agency bonds | 6,485 | 1 | — | 6,486 |
| Commercial paper | 9,609 | — | (1) | 9,608 |
| Certificates of deposit | 171 | — | — | 171 |
| US treasury securities | 4,749 | — | — | 4,749 |
| Total cash equivalents | 148,089 | 1 | (1) | 148,089 |
| Total cash and cash equivalents | 215,907 | 1 | (1) | 215,907 |
| Short-term investments: | | | | |
| Corporate bonds | 103,130 | 110 | (7) | 103,233 |
| Agency bonds | 3,966 | 2 | — | 3,968 |
| US treasury securities | 50,703 | 62 | (1) | 50,764 |
| Commercial paper | 23,827 | 1 | — | 23,828 |
| Certificates of deposit | 3,936 | 2 | (1) | 3,937 |
| Asset-backed securities | 15,837 | 12 | — | 15,849 |
| Total short-term investments | 201,399 | 189 | (9) | 201,579 |
| Long-term investments: | | | | |
| Corporate bonds | 19,407 | 12 | (4) | 19,415 |
| US treasury securities | 19,300 | 25 | — | 19,325 |
| Asset-backed securities | 11,693 | 10 | (1) | 11,702 |
| Strategic investments | 9,750 | — | — | 9,750 |
| Total long-term investments | $60,150 | $47 | $(5) | $60,192 |
What is the principal objective of the company's investments?What was the fair value amount of cash?What was the fair value of corporate bonds?What percentage of fair value total cash equivalents consist of agency bonds?What percentage of total unrealised gains for short-term investments consist of US treasury securities?What is the total amortized cost of agency bonds and corporate bonds? | 6,485+9,609 Answer is : 16094 thousand |
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18. Other taxes The other taxes (for example property tax, motor vehicle tax, excise tax and transaction tax) have the following effects on the income statement:
| € million | 2017/2018 | 2018/2019 |
|----------------------------------------------|-------------|-------------|
| Other taxes | 79 | 79 |
| thereof from cost of sales | (1) | (1) |
| thereof from selling expenses | (65) | (62) |
| thereof from general administrative expenses | (13) | (16) |
What are examples of taxes under Other taxes?What was the amount of Other taxes in FY2019?What are the costs or expenses under Other taxes in the table?In which year was the amount of other taxes thereof from general administrative expenses larger? | |-16|>|-13| Answer is : 2018/2019 |
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It felt so good for a while . I wish my bones stuck out more . My boyfriend is super skinny ( 6'5 " 150 lbs ) and everytime I ' m in contact with him I get the lyrics from " Big is n't Beautiful " by King Adora in my head .
Why might the author be saying they felt good " for awhile " ? | It appears they are unhappy about their current weight with a new very slender boyfriend . |
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For Yara , it was a matter of convenience . But in Saudi Arabia , public contact between unrelated men and women is strictly prohibited . " Some men came up to us with very long beards and white dresses .
Why do some men have long beards in Saudi Arabia ? | Their religion deems it necessary . |
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I learned yesterday that she drinks from the hose . Silly beast . I took some pics of her . None are very good but once I get the chord to hook my camera up to the laptop I 'll load them up .
Why did the narrator take a photo of the girl ? | He found it humorous . |
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In other news I really do nt know how DJ is going to react to his daugther being pregnant . But like my mom said what did they expect ? She lives with her grandma and has all types of freedom .
Why may DJ react like that about his daughter ? | She is too young to have a baby . |
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Asia is all down by a couple percent and Europe completely tanked by 4 - 5 % . How come ? The individuals directly responsible for injecting artificial credit and increased inflation are not getting fired out of a cannon or being dropped from a plane . You see , it 's the G - Men that choreographed financial stunt after stunt , yet at the end of the day , guess who is n't being blamed for lighting the fuse ?
What is the speaker alluding to when they refer to the supposed G Men ? | They are referring to a secretive cartel of bankers that control the world 's financial market |
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So - I hit the 6 month mark on Friday , the same day we went to visit my BIL and family . His wife ( they got married in Oct ) are expecting their 1st in October ( this is the same SIL that I was so upset when I found out she was pregnant ) . Anyway - we went to see them , and Aaron snapped a picture of us with our bellies together : Needless to say - I was already MUCH bigger ( and taller ) than my SIL before I got preggo - but I think it 's a cute picture .
Why is the narrator so focused on family ? | Their family is getting bigger . |
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He would probably disown the child and never talk to him / her again . How awful . You know , bitching about this should make me feel better , but I just go in circles because it makes no difference what I say on here . The wedding is still on and now set in stone since the place was reserved ... the primrose cottage .
Which of the following is true of him ? | He is a bad father . |
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We were supposed to go today . BUT on Tuesday , our doctor called again to let us know that the rest of the blood reading had come back . And Zeke 's antibodies had converted and he no longer tests Hep . B positive !
What may be Zeke 's response to this news from the doctor ? | Zeke is likely overjoyed and greatly relieved . |
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I said I 'd come back for it , I did n't say when . It was n't to be until years later that I finally managed to get a copy of this album off ebay . Anyway , I love DOA , even a lot of their later stuff and I ' ve been lucky enough to see them live several times .
Why did they purchase the album from eBay ? | They were unable to find the album elsewhere . |
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After receiving a poor grade on the Resume and Job Letter assignment I realized that I was going to have to allow more time , and put out more effort if I was going to be successful in this class . The first half of this semester I was struggling in this class . I was just going through the motions , doing what I had to do to complete the assignment . After receiving many poor grades I realized that I needed to step it up and start working hard .
What will likely happen after this passage ? | The writer will do a better job . |
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I ' m going to be honest and admit that if I did n't gain weight , I 'd be the crappiest eater in the whole world . I 'd live on donuts , pie , soda , and other things that could be zapped in the microwave . Laziness and I are BFFs .
What may happen from being too lazy ? | None of the above choices . |
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We sat with her until the ambulance came to take her in . I then stood down from my shift and went home to get a much needed 3 hours ' sleep . The course on Sunday was cracking - very valuable and while it did n't teach us everything about scenes of crime ( or as someone kept saying - signs of cream ) , it gave us a basic introduction to the concepts . Certainly useful when we come across cases where it 's too dangerous for a SOCO to get to the scene and we have to collect evidence on their behalf .
What kind of crime might 've taken place ? | A robbery |
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The funded status of the plans was as follows: (in thousands)
| | Years Ended March 31, | |
|-------------------------------------|-------------------------|-----------|
| | 2019 | 2018 |
| Fair value of plan assets | $90,365 | $84,718 |
| Less: projected benefit obligations | 143,662 | 128,915 |
| Underfunded status | $(53,297) | $(44,197) |
What is the increase in the fair value of plan assets from 2018 to 2019?What is the percentage increase of projected benefit obligations in 2019 compared to 2018?What was the fair value of plan assets in 2018?What is the amount of underfunded status in 2019?What is the average of Underfunded status between 2018 and 2019?What is the funded status of 2018? | Answer is : $(44,197) thousand |
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NOTE 6- continued ¹⁾ For additional information regarding impairment considerations, please refer to note 8. Included in the carrying amount for "Vessels and capitalized dry-docking" are capitalized drydocking costs in the amount of USD 60.7m (2018: USD 67.5m, 2017: USD 68.1m). The sale and leaseback transactions in 2019 were all classified as financing arrangements and did not result in derecognition of the underlying assets as control was retained by the Group.
| USDm | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|--------------------------------------------|---------|---------|---------|
| Vessels and capitalized dry-docking | | | |
| Cost: | | | |
| Balance as of 1 January | 1,886.3 | 1,726.6 | 1,697.4 |
| Additions | 81.3 | 162.7 | 103.1 |
| Disposals | -25.6 | -30.2 | -14.3 |
| Transferred from prepayments | 252.3 | 81.8 | - |
| Transferred to assets held for sale | -130.1 | -54.6 | -59.6 |
| Balance as of 31 December | 2,064.2 | 1,886.3 | 1,726.6 |
| Depreciation: | | | |
| Balance as of 1 January | 327.6 | 264.8 | 180.0 |
| Disposals | -25.6 | -30.2 | -14.3 |
| Depreciation for the year | 106.5 | 113.4 | 113.6 |
| Transferred to assets held for sale | -47.9 | -20.4 | -14.5 |
| Balance as of 31 December | 360.6 | 327.6 | 264.8 |
| Impairment: | | | |
| Balance as of 1 January | 162.1 | 167.3 | 173.6 |
| Impairment losses on tangible fixed assets | 6.0 | 3.2 | 3.6 |
| Reversal of impairment ¹⁾ | -120.0 | - | - |
| Transferred to assets held for sale | -19.3 | -8.4 | -9.9 |
| Balance as of 31 December | 28.8 | 162.1 | 167.3 |
| Carrying amount as of 31 December | 1,674.8 | 1,396.6 | 1,294.5 |
Under reversal of impairment, where can additional information regarding impairment considerations be found? | Answer is : refer to note 8 |
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GasLog Ltd. and its Subsidiaries
Notes to the consolidated financial statements (Continued)
For the years ended December 31, 2017, 2018 and 2019
(All amounts expressed in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except share and per share data) 7. Leases (Continued) On February 24, 2016, GasLog’s subsidiary, GAS-twenty six Ltd., completed the sale and leaseback of the Methane Julia Louise with a subsidiary of Mitsui. Mitsui has the right to on-sell and lease back the vessel. The vessel was sold to Mitsui for a cash consideration of $217,000. GasLog leased back the vessel under a bareboat charter from Mitsui for a period of up to 20 years. GasLog has the option to repurchase the vessel on pre-agreed terms no earlier than the end of year ten and no later than the end of year 17 of the bareboat charter. The bareboat hire is fixed and GasLog had a holiday period for the first 210 days, which expired on September 21, 2016. This leaseback meets the definition of a finance lease under IAS 17 Leases. The movements in right-of use assets are reported in the following table: *The balance as of December 31, 2018 represented the vessel held under finance lease and was included in the financial statement line ‘‘Vessel held under finance lease’’, which was renamed to ‘‘Right-of-use assets’’ as of January 1, 2019.
| Right-of-Use Assets | Vessel | Vessel Equipment | Properties | Other | Total |
|-------------------------|------------|--------------------|--------------|---------|----------|
| As of January 1, 2019 | 206,753(*) | 2,630 | 4,969 | 19 | 214,371 |
| Additions | 1,001 | 336 | 1,080 | 47 | 2,464 |
| Depreciation expense | (7,722) | (1,109) | (1,499) | (10) | (10,340) |
| As of December 31, 2019 | 200,032 | 1,857 | 4,550 | 56 | 206,495 |
How much was Methane Julia Louise sold for?Which company was the vessel sold to?What are the components of right-of use assets?Which month was the vessel equipment higher? | 2,630 > 1,857 Answer is : January |
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Happy Island has 60 turtles. This means there are 10 more than 2 times as many turtles on Happy Island as on Lonely Island. How many turtles are there on Lonely Island? | After subtracting 10 from the number of turtles on Happy Island, we get 60 - 10 = <<60-10=50>>50 turtles
Dividing this number by two, we find that the number of turtles on Lonely Island is 50/2=<<50/2=25>>25 turtles.
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Jared wanted to say yes , he wanted to hiss the word viciously , but when he tried , he thought of the reality . Jensen would never recover from this truth . It would hurt him so deeply Jared would never be able to reach far enough inside of him to fix it .
What may have happened after Jared thought things through ? | Jared thought better of it and said no . |
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Operational performance A Leasing activity We agreed 205 long-term leases in 2019, amounting to £26 million annual rent, at an average of 1 per cent above previous passing rent (like-for-like units) and in line with valuers’ assumptions. On a net effective basis (net of rent frees and incentives), rents were also 1 per cent ahead of previous rents. The upside from these new lettings added to like-for-like net rental income but was lower in magnitude than the negative impacts from administrations and CVAs and increased vacancy (see financial review on pages 30 to 37). Our customers continue to focus on increasing their space in prime, high footfall retail and leisure destinations. Significant activity in 2019 included: —pureplay online brands starting to open stores to increase their physical presence. Morphe, the digital native cosmetics brand, opened three of its six UK stores at intu Victoria Centre, intu Eldon Square and Manchester Arndale, and AliExpress, the consumer platform of Alibaba, opened its first store in Europe at intu Xanadú —Harrods taking its first shopping centre store, launching a new beauty concept, H Beauty, at intu Lakeside —a new flagship store for Zara at St David’s, Cardiff, where it is moving into the centre from the high street. This follows the recent upsizing of stores at intu Trafford Centre and intu Lakeside —leisure brands increasing their space with Puttshack to open its fourth venue at intu Watford, following its successful opening at intu Lakeside. Namco is expanding its range of attractions at intu Metrocentre with Clip ‘n Climb and the first Angry Birds Adventure Golf in the UK and Rock Up is taking space at intu Lakeside —international fashion brands continuing to expand in the UK with Spanish brand Mango due to open at intu Watford a B Investment by customers In the year, 256 units opened or refitted in our centres (2018: 262 stores), representing around 8 per cent of our 3,300 units. Our customers have invested around £125 million in these stores, which we believe is a significant demonstration of their long-term commitment to our centres. C Rent reviews We settled 159 rent reviews in 2019 for new rents totalling £45 million, an average uplift of 6 per cent on the previous rents. D Occupancy Occupancy was 94.9 per cent, in line with June 2019 (95.1 per cent), but a reduction against 31 December 2018 (96.7 per cent), impacted by units closed in the first half of 2019 from tenants who went into administration or through a CVA process in 2018. This had a 3.7 per cent negative impact on like-for-like net rental income in 2019 from both rents foregone and increased void costs. E Weighted average unexpired lease term The weighted average unexpired lease term was 6.3 years (31 December 2018: 7.2 years) illustrating the longevity of our income streams. The reduction against the prior year was primarily due to new lease terms on department stores that have been through a CVA or administration process. F Footfall Footfall in our centres increased by 0.3 per cent in the year. UK footfall was flat, significantly outperforming the Springboard footfall monitor for shopping centres which was down on average by 2.5 per cent. We believe this highlights the continued attraction of our compelling destinations against the wider market. In Spain, footfall was up by 3.5 per cent. G Retailer sales Estimated retailer sales in our UK centres, which totalled £5.2 billion in 2019, were down 1.6 per cent, impacted by some larger space users who have had difficulties and been through CVAs and those brands who operate successful multichannel models where in-store sales figures take no account of the benefit of the store to online sales. This compares favourably to the British Retail Consortium (BRC), where non-food retailer sales in-store were down 3.1 per cent on average in 2019. The ratio of rents to estimated sales for standard units remained stable in 2019 at 12.0 per cent. This does not take into account the benefit to the retailer of their multichannel business, such as click and collect. H Net promoter score Our net promoter score, a measure of visitor satisfaction, ran consistently high throughout 2019 averaging 75, an increase of 2 over 2018. Visitor satisfaction is paramount to a shopper’s likelihood to visit, which in turn drives footfall and extended dwell time. I Gross value of community investment Gross value added, the measure of the economic contribution of intu to the local communities in the UK, remained stable in the year at £4.8 billion. J Carbon emission intensity reduction Annual reduction in carbon emission intensity has reduced in 2019. This is due to our continued focus on energy efficiency to reduce our overall energy demand each year, supported by the ongoing greening of the electricity grid as we become less reliant on coal and increase our renewable generation. Our 2020 target was to reduce carbon emission intensity by 50 per cent, against a 2010 baseline. We reached this target three years ahead of plan and at the end of 2019, our reduction total was 69 per cent.
| | Notes | 2019 | 201 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------|---------|-----------|----------|
| Leasing activity | A | | |
| — number | | 205 | 24 |
| — new rent | | £26m | £39m |
| — new rent relative to previous passing rent | | +1% | +6% |
| Investment by customers | B | £125m | £144m |
| Rental uplift on rent reviews settled | C | +6% | +7% |
| Occupancy (EPRA basis) | D | 94.9% | 96.7% |
| — of which, occupied by tenants trading in administration | | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Unexpired lease term | E | 6.3 years | 7.2 year |
| Footfall | F | +0.3% | –1.6% |
| Retailer sales | G | –1.6% | –2.3% |
| Net promoter score | H | 75 | 7 |
| Gross value added of community investment | I | £4.8bn | £4.8b |
| Carbon emission intensity reduction | J | 15% | 17% |
What are the components of leasing activity?What is the amount of investment in the stores made by customers in 2019?What is the total number of units the Company has? | Answer is : 3,300 units |
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Item 6. Selected Financial Data Five-Year Financial Summary in millions, except per share data (Fiscal years ended June 30,) (a) Fiscal year 2019 included $1.2 million of acquisition-related costs related to LPW Technology Ltd. See Note 4 in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8. “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this report. (b) Fiscal year 2018 included $68.3 million of discrete income tax net benefits related to the U.S. tax reform and other legislative changes. See Note 17 in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8. “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this report. (c) Fiscal year 2017 included $3.2 million of loss on divestiture of business. See Note 4 in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8. "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of this report. (d) Fiscal year 2016 included $22.5 million of excess inventory write-down charges, $12.5 million of goodwill impairment charges and $18.0 million of restructuring and impairment charges including $7.6 million of impairment of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment and $10.4 million of restructuring costs related primarily to an early retirement incentive and other severance related costs. (e) Fiscal year 2015 included $29.1 million of restructuring costs related principally to workforce reduction, facility closures and write-down of certain assets. (f) The weighted average common shares outstanding for fiscal years 2016 and 2015 included 5.5 million and 0.9 million less shares, respectively, related to the share repurchase program authorized in October 2014. During the fiscal years ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, we repurchased 3,762,200 shares and 2,995,272 shares, respectively, of common stock for $123.9 million and $124.5 million, respectively. See Item 7. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” for discussion of factors that affect the comparability of the “Selected Financial Data”.
| | 2019 (a) | 2018(b) | 2017(c) | 2016(d)(f) | 2015 (e)(f) |
|---------------------------------------------|------------|-----------|-----------|--------------|---------------|
| Summary of Operations: | | | | | |
| Net sales | $2,380.2 | $2,157.7 | $1,797.6 | $1,813.4 | $2,226.7 |
| Operating income | $241.4 | $189.3 | $121.5 | $70.8 | $119.3 |
| Net income | $167.0 | $188.5 | $47.0 | $11.3 | $58.7 |
| Financial Position at Year-End: | | | | | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $27.0 | $56.2 | $66.3 | $82.0 | $70.0 |
| Total assets | $3,187.8 | $3,007.0 | $2,878.1 | $2,794.3 | $2,902.6 |
| Long-term debt, net of current portion | $550.6 | $545.7 | $550.0 | $611.3 | $603.8 |
| Per Common Share: | | | | | |
| Net earnings: | | | | | |
| Basic | $3.46 | $3.96 | $0.99 | $0.23 | $1.11 |
| Diluted | $3.43 | $3.92 | $0.99 | $0.23 | $1.11 |
| Cash dividend-common | $0.80 | $0.72 | $0.72 | $0.72 | $0.72 |
| Weighted Average Common Shares outstanding: | | | | | |
| Basic | 47.7 | 47.2 | 47.0 | 48.1 | 52.6 |
| Diluted | 48.1 | 47.6 | 47.1 | 48.2 | 52.7 |
What did Fiscal year 2019 include?What was the Net sales for 2019?In which years was the amount of net sales provided?In which year was the Cash dividend-common the largest?What was the change in operating income in 2019 from 2018? | $241.4-$189.3 Answer is : 52.1 million |
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In the Dare ( Zimbabwe word for Council ) tradition , we know that everyone is in the same story . When we share our piece of the story it connects us to others who see themselves and are inspired to share their piece . As we offer our page or chapter we deepen our connections and widen our understanding of who are and how we fit in this story of which we are all apart . This changes the world , because it changes us .
What may happen if the Dare Tradition did not exist or happen | Our piece of the story would not be shared |
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Description of Business Key Clients. We work with the leading communication service providers located around the world. A partial list of our key clients as of December 31, 2019 is included below: Clients that represented 10% or more of our revenues for 2019 and 2018 were as follows (in millions, except percentages): See the Significant Client Relationships section of our Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) for additional information regarding our business relationships with these key clients. Research and Development. Our clients around the world are facing competition from new entrants and at the same time, are deploying new services at a rapid pace and dramatically increasing the complexity of their business operations. Therefore, we continue to make meaningful investments in R&D to ensure that we stay ahead of our clients’ needs and advance our clients’ businesses as well as our own. We believe our value proposition is to provide solutions that help our clients ensure that each customer interaction is an opportunity to create value and deepen the business relationship. Our total R&D expenses for 2019 and 2018 were $128.0 million and $124.0 million, respectively, or approximately 13% and 14%, respectively, of our total revenues. We anticipate the level of R&D investment in the near-term to be relatively consistent with that of 2019. There are certain inherent risks associated with significant technological innovations. Some of these risks are described in this report in our Risk Factors section below.
| | | 2019 | | 2018 |
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| | Amount | % of Revenues | Amount | % of Revenues |
| Comcast | $ 229 | 23% | $221 | 25% |
| Charter | 195 | 20% | 179 | 20% |
What are the customers that represent 10% or more of the company's revenue in 2019? | Answer is : Comcast Charter |
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A couple opened a savings account. The husband gives $335 every week while the wife gives $225 every week. After 6 months of saving (assume 4 weeks in each month), they decided to divide half of the couple's savings into their four children's savings accounts. How much does each child receive? | The husband saves $335 x 4 = $<<335*4=1340>>1340 a month.
The wife saves $225 x4 = $<<225*4=900>>900 a month.
Together, they save $1340 + $900 = $<<1340+900=2240>>2240 in a month.
In 6 months, their total savings is $2240 x 6 = $<<2240*6=13440>>13440.
Half of the couple's savings is 13440 / 2 = $<<13440/2=6720>>6720.
Therefore, each child will receive 6720 / 4 = $<<6720/4=1680>>1680.
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Contractual Obligations We have various contractual obligations impacting our liquidity. The following represents our contractual obligations as of January 31, 2020 (table in millions) (1) Consists of principal and interest payments on the Senior Notes. Refer to “Liquidity and Capital Resources” for a discussion of the public debt offering we issued on August 21, 2017 in the aggregate principal amount of $4.0 billion. (2) Consists of principal and interest payments on the outstanding note payable to Dell. Refer to “Liquidity and Capital Resources” for a discussion of the $270 million note payable we entered into with Dell per the note exchange agreement from January 21, 2014. (3) Consists of the principal on the senior unsecured term loan facility (the “Term Loan”). The Term Loan can be repaid any time before October 2020. Given the variable nature of the interest on the Term Loan, including when the repayment will take place, interest payments have been excluded from the table above. (4) Consists of both operating and finance leases. Our operating leases are primarily for facility space and land. Amounts in the table above exclude legally binding minimum lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced of $361 million, as well as expected sublease income. (5) Consists of future cash payments related to the Transition Tax. (6) As of January 31, 2020, we had $479 million of gross uncertain tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties. The timing of future payments relating to these obligations is highly uncertain. Based on the timing and outcome of examinations of our subsidiaries, the result of the expiration of statutes of limitations for specific jurisdictions or the timing and result of ruling requests from taxing authorities, it is reasonably possible that within the next 12 months total unrecognized tax benefits could be potentially reduced by approximately $17 million.
| | | | Payments Due by Period | | |
|------------------------------|--------|------------------|--------------------------|-----------|-------------------|
| | Total | Less than 1 year | 1-3 years | 3-5 years | More than 5 years |
| Senior Notes(1) | $4,552 | $1,372 | $1,686 | $98 | $1,396 |
| Note payable to Dell(2) | 283 | 5 | 278 | — | — |
| Term Loan(3) | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | — |
| Future Lease Commitments(4) | 1,202 | 144 | 268 | 178 | 612 |
| Purchase obligations | 255 | 168 | 87 | — | — |
| Tax obligations(5) | 545 | 53 | 104 | 227 | 161 |
| Asset Retirement Obligations | 13 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| Sub-Total | 8,350 | 3,243 | 2,428 | 505 | 2,174 |
| Uncertain tax positions(6) | 479 | | | | |
| Total | $8,829 | | | | |
What did the Senior Notes consists of?What was the total term loans? | Answer is : 1,500 million |
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Vanessa wants to buy a dress she saw at the mall, which costs $80, and she already has $20 in savings. Her parents give her $30 every week, but she also spends $10 each weekend at the arcades. How many weeks will she have to wait until she can gather enough money to buy the dress? | Vanessa needs $80 – $20 = $<<80-20=60>>60 to buy the dress.
She manages to gather $30 - $10 = $<<30-10=20>>20 each week
The number of weeks she has to wait is 60 ÷ 20 = <<60/20=3>>3 weeks.
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The trivet was $ 1.00 and I 'll probably use it everyday for my teapot . The Penn State stickers are for my youngest son Chris . Had we not moved to SC , that 's where he had planned to go to school .
Where was I before posted about the trivet ? | I was at a flea market and found some good deals . |
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Sergio was a very delightful guy to talk with , absolutely bubbling with enthusiasm for WAR and the launch day - " We ca n't wait ! " Unfortunately , I lost the 8-minute interview I recorded with him , but there was a lot of hand - waving and expressive joy over this project . He 'd been with WAR since the beginning , " When it was just one Ark and a patch of land " , and was very gratified to see how it all finally fit together . His favorite class to play ? Black Orc ( I thought he said Black Guard for a second ) , which he considers to be a terrifying powerhouse of a class .
What war was it that has Sergio so excited ? | Sergio was excited about war on an online Fantasy game . |
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Other gains, net. We recorded net other gains totalling RMB19,689 million for the year ended 31 December 2019, which primarily comprised of non-IFRS adjustment items such as fair value gains arising from increased valuations for certain investee companies in verticals such as FinTech services, social media and education, as well as net deemed disposal gains arising from the capital activities of certain investee companies in verticals including transportation services and online games. Selling and marketing expenses. Selling and marketing expenses decreased by 12% to RMB21,396 million for the year ended 31 December 2019 on a year-on-year basis. The decrease was mainly due to the reduction of advertising and promotion expenses as a result of improved operational efficiencies. As a percentage of revenues, selling and marketing expenses decreased to 6% for the year ended 31 December 2019 from 8% for the year ended 31 December 2018. General and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses increased by 29% to RMB53,446 million for the year ended 31 December 2019 on a year-on-year basis. The increase was primarily driven by greater R&D expenses and staff costs. As a percentage of revenues, general and administrative expenses increased to 14% for the year ended 31 December 2019 from 13% for the year ended 31 December 2018. Finance costs, net. Net finance costs increased by 63% to RMB7,613 million for the year ended 31 December 2019 on a year-on-year basis. The increase primarily reflected greater interest expenses resulting from higher amounts of indebtedness. Share of (loss)/profit of associates and joint ventures. We recorded share of losses of associates and joint ventures of RMB1,681 million for the year ended 31 December 2019, compared to share of profit of RMB1,487 million for the year ended 31 December 2018. The change was mainly due to non-cash charges booked by certain associates. Income tax expense. Income tax expense decreased by 7% to RMB13,512 million for the year ended 31 December 2019 on a year-on-year basis. The decrease mainly reflected the entitlements of preferential tax treatments and benefits. Profit attributable to equity holders of the Company. Profit attributable to equity holders of the Company increased by 19% to RMB93,310 million for the year ended 31 December 2019 on a year-on-year basis. Non-IFRS profit attributable to equity holders of the Company increased by 22% to RMB94,351 million for the year ended 31 December 2019.
| | Year ended 31 December | |
|---------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------|-----------|
| | 2019 | 2018 |
| | (RMB in millions) | |
| Revenues | 377,289 | 312,694 |
| Cost of revenues | (209,756) | (170,574) |
| Gross profit | 167,533 | 142,120 |
| Interest income | 6,314 | 4,569 |
| Other gains, net | 19,689 | 16,714 |
| Selling and marketing expenses | (21,396) | (24,233) |
| General and administrative expenses | (53,446) | (41,522) |
| Operating profit | 118,694 | 97,648 |
| Finance costs, net | (7,613) | (4,669) |
| Share of (loss)/profit of associates and joint ventures | (1,681) | 1,487 |
| Profit before income tax | 109,400 | 94,466 |
| Income tax expense | (13,512) | (14,482) |
| Profit for the year | 95,888 | 79,984 |
| Attributable to: | | |
| Equity holders of the Company | 93,310 | 78,719 |
| Non-controlling interests | 2,578 | 1,265 |
| | 95,888 | 79,984 |
| Non-IFRS profit attributable to equity holders of the Company | 94,351 | 77,469 |
What was the 2019 profit margin?What was the 2018 profit margin? | 79,984/312,694 Answer is : 25.58 percent |
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So , I had a flight in business last friday GVA - ZUR - PRG , and the ZUR - PRG left of the trip was really great ! ( yesterday 's flight in economy was a little less so due to someone next to me nearly having a fight with the kids on front that kept banging around in their seats ... but you ca n't have everything ) . I wo n't mention names as moderators typically seem to remove them from this forum , but a certain male FA in business , provided an absolutely stellar service , filled my cup multiple times with Champagne ( never did I even need to ask for more ) and overall , he was very attentive to our needs and always with a smile .
What might have happened before on the forum ? | Names get removed . |
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Orders at Mobility grew to a record high on a sharp increase in volume from large orders, which the Strategic Company won across the businesses, most notably in the rolling stock and the customer services businesses. Among the major contract wins were a € 1.6 billion order for metro trains in the U. K., a € 1.2 billion contract for high-speed trains including maintenance in Russia, a € 0.8 billion order for trainsets including service in Canada, a € 0.7 billion contract for diesel-electric locomotives including a service agreement in the U. S. and two orders in Germany worth € 0.4 billion and € 0.3 billion, respectively, for regional multiple-unit trainsets. In fiscal 2018, Mobility also gained a number of significant contracts across the regions. Revenue grew slightly as double-digit growth in the customer services business was largely offset by a decline in the rail infrastructure business. Revenue in the rolling stock business remained close to the prior-year level due to unfavorable timing effects related to the execution of large rail projects, which the business began to ramp up late in the fiscal year. Mobility continued to operate with high profitability in fiscal 2019, including a strong contribution to Adjusted EBITA from the services business. Severance charges were € 20 million, up from € 14 million in fiscal 2018. Mobility’s order backlog was € 33 billion at the end of the fiscal year, of which € 8 billion are expected to be converted into revenue in fiscal 2020. Order growth reflected overall strong markets for Mobility in fiscal 2019, with different dynamics among the regions. Market development in Europe was characterized by continuing awards of mid-size and large orders, particularly in the U. K., Germany and Austria. Within the C. I. S., large projects for high-speed trains and services were awarded in Russia. Demand in the Middle East and Africa was held back by ongoing uncertainties related to budget constraints and political climates. In the Americas region, stable investment activities were driven by demand for mainline
and urban transport, especially in the U. S. and Canada. Within the Asia, Australia region, Chinese markets saw ongoing investments in high-speed trains, urban transport, freight logistics and rail infrastructure, while India continues to invest in modernizing the country’s transportation infrastructure. For fiscal 2020, we expect markets served by Mobility to grow moderately with increasing demand for digital solutions. Overall, rail transport and intermodal mobility solutions are expected to remain a focus as urbanization continues to progress around the world. In emerging countries, rising incomes are expected to result in greater demand for public transport solutions.
| | | Fiscal year | | % Change |
|-----------------------|--------|---------------|--------|------------|
| (in millions of €) | 2019 | 2018 | Actual | Comp. |
| Orders | 12,894 | 11,025 | 17 % | 16 % |
| Revenue | 8,916 | 8,821 | 1 % | 0 % |
| Adjusted EBITA | 983 | 958 | 3 % | |
| Adjusted EBITA margin | 11.0 % | 10.9 % | | |
What was the reason for the increase in the Orders at Mobility?What was the reason for the increase in the Revenue?What were the Severance charges in 2019? | Answer is : 20 million |
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I called my mother this morning and asked her to take a message for any phone calls that I may that were not work releated . A simple thought came to my mind and its the fact that I will be going into a seculusion yet again .. yet maybe not . I never fully did it without talking to someone and that person has always been around . I suppose that person will be around yet again .. or at leat a designated " driver " type deal .
Why would the narrator be choosing to go into seclusion ? | None of the above choices . |
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Well , my birthday is n't until August 27th ( I am turning 30 , eeeek ! ) but my friend Tracy wanted to be sure that I would get my birthday gift in time for my birthday since packages sometimes take a while in the mail from the US to here up north . I got notice from the Post Office today and during my lunch break I went and picked it up ! Oh wow !
What will the narrator be doing in late August ? | They will be celebrating their birthday . |
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Stock Options—Stock options are typically granted at prices not less than 100% of market value of the underlying stock at the date of grant. Stock options typically vest over a period of 3 to 5 years from the grant date and expire 10 years after the grant date. The Company recorded $32.0, $23.2, and $18.3 of compensation expense relating to outstanding options during 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively, as a component of general and administrative expenses at Corporate. The Company estimates the fair value of its option awards using the Black-Scholes option valuation model. The stock volatility for each grant is measured using the weighted-average of historical daily price changes of the Company’s common stock over the most recent period equal to the expected life of the grant. The expected term of options granted is derived from historical data to estimate option exercises and employee forfeitures, and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. The risk-free rate for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The weighted-average fair value of options granted in 2019, 2018 and 2017 were calculated using the following weighted-average assumptions:
| | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Weighted-average fair value ($) | 68.05 | 57.75 | 40.87 |
| Risk-free interest rate (%) | 2.37 | 2.65 | 2.03 |
| Average expected option life (years) | 5.42 | 5.32 | 5.26 |
| Expected volatility (%) | 19.22 | 18.05 | 18.74 |
| Expected dividend yield (%) | 0.58 | 0.59 | 0.67 |
How are stock options typically granted?What were the compensation expenses relating to outstanding options as a component of general and administrative expenses during 2018 and 2019, respectively?What was the weighted-average fair value of options granted in 2017, 2018, and 2019, respectively? | Answer is : 40.87 57.75 68.05 |
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REVENUE (1) Fiscal 2019 average foreign exchange rate used for translation was 1.3255 USD/CDN. (2) Fiscal 2018 was restated to comply with IFRS 15 and to reflect a change in accounting policy as well as to reclassify results from Cogeco Peer 1 as discontinued operations. For further details, please consult the "Accounting policies" and "Discontinued operations" sections. (3) Fiscal 2019 actuals are translated at the average foreign exchange rate of fiscal 2018 which was 1.2773 USD/CDN. Fiscal 2019 revenue increased by 8.6% (6.8% in constant currency) resulting from: • a growth in the American broadband services segment mainly due to the impact of the MetroCast acquisition which was included in revenue for only an eight-month period in the prior year combined with strong organic growth and the acquisition of the south Florida fibre network previously owned by FiberLight, LLC (the "FiberLight acquisition"); partly offset by • a decrease in the Canadian broadband services segment mainly as a result of: ◦ a decline in primary service units in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 and the first quarter of 2019 from lower service activations primarily due to issues resulting from the implementation of a new customer management system; partly offset by ◦ rate increases; and ◦ higher net pricing from consumer sales. For further details on the Corporation’s revenue, please refer to the "Segmented operating and financial results" section.
| Years ended August 31, | | | | | |
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| (in thousands of dollars, except percentages) | 2019 (1) $ | 2018 (2) $ | Change % | Change in constant currency (3) % | Foreign exchange impact (3) $ |
| Canadian broadband services | 1,294,967 | 1,299,906 | (0.4) | (0.4) | - |
| American broadband services | 1,036,853 | 847,372 | 22.4 | 17.9 | 37,433 |
| Inter-segment eliminations and other | - | 126 | (100.0) | (100.0) | - |
| | 2,331,820 | 2,147,404 | 8.6 | 6.8 | 37,433 |
What was the average foreign exchange rate of fiscal 2018?What caused the decrease in the Canadian broadband services segment?What was the Canadian broadband services in 2019? | Answer is : 1,294,967 million |
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I 'd meet my friends at the same place for lunch every day and one day she was with them . She just kind of appeared , and no one bothered to introduce us so it was over a week before I learned her name . She had a crazy sense of humour , and because she had foreign parents her stories always seemed more interesting than ours . In high school we 'd leaf through Vogue , Elle and GQ with the metro guys and commiserate about our IB assignments .
What may happen if I did n't know her ? | I would not have heard good stories . |
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Group and business unit performance factors The underlying values and weightings for each KPI are set and approved by the remuneration committee in advance of each year to determine parameters for the STI in the form of a balanced scorecard. Below is the group STI scorecard for FY19 that applied to the CEO, CFO, executive directors, prescribed officers and other participants: * The actual targets have not been provided as they are linked to budget and considered commercially sensitive information. ** For the key performance indicators within the growth and efficiency strategic objectives, the targeted percentages for “threshold”, “on-target” and
“stretch” as set out above per key performance indicator represent the targeted percentage achievement of the underlying budgeted amounts.
| Strategic objective | Strategic objective weighting | Key performance indicator | Key performance indicator weighting | Score = 50% | Score = 100% | Score = 200% |
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| Growth*,** | 60% | Sales volume growth | 10% | 40,0% | 100,0% | 140,0% |
| | | Absolute gross margin | 10% | 96,8% | 100,0% | 103,6% |
| | | PBIT | 40% | 98,6% | 100,0% | 103,6% |
| Efficiency*,** | 10% | Cost savings initiatives | 5% | 98,6% | 100,0% | 123,4% |
| | | Net working capital | 5% | 101,2% | 100,0% | 97,7% |
| | | | | Reduction in execution-related marketplace incidents year-on-year by | | |
| People and sustainability* | 30% | Quality | 10% | 10% | 15% | 20% |
| | | Safety (LTIFR) | 10% | 120,0% | 100,0% | 80,0% |
| | | BBBEE score | 10% | Level 7 (60 to 61) | Level 7 (61.1 to 65) | Level 6 |
Which strategic objective has the highest weightage? | Answer is : Growth |
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Five years ago, the sum of Sebastian's age and his sister's age was 3/4 of their father's age. How old is their father today if Sebastian is 40 years old and 10 years older than his sister? | If Sebastian is 40 years old and 10 years older than his sister, his sister is 40-10=<<40-10=30>>30 years old.
Five years ago, Sebastian was 40-5=<<40-5=35>>35 years old.
Similarly, Sebastian's sister's age was 30-5=<<30-5=25>>25 years old.
The sum of their ages five years ago was 25+35=<<25+35=60>>60
Five years ago, the sum of Sebastian's age and his sister's age was 3/4 of their father's age, meaning their father's age was 60 / 3/4 = 80 years.
The father's age is now 80+5=<<80+5=85>>85
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If the number of dogs in the neighborhood was originally half the number of cats in the neighborhood before twenty new dogs were born, and now there are twice as many dogs as cats, how many cats were in the neighborhood, to begin with, if there are 20 cats now? | Now there are twice as many dogs as cats, and if the number of cats is 20, there are 2*20=<<2*20=40>>40 dogs.
Before twenty new ones were born, the number of dogs in the neighborhood originally was 40-20=<<40-20=20>>20
If the number of dogs in the neighborhood was originally half the number of cats in the neighborhood, there were 20*2=<<20*2=40>>40 cats in the neighborhood.
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The pre-tax discount rate used within the recoverable amount calculations was 8.5% (2018: 8.0%) and is based upon the weighted average cost of capital reflecting specific principal risks and uncertainties. The discount rate takes into account the risk-free rate of return, the market risk premium and beta factor reflecting the average beta for the Group and comparator companies which are used in deriving the cost of equity. The same discount rate has been applied to both CGUs as the principal risks and uncertainties associated with the Group, as highlighted on pages 30 to 33, would also impact each CGU in a similar manner. The Board acknowledges that there are additional factors that could impact the risk profile of each CGU, which have been considered by way of sensitivity analysis performed as part of the annual impairment tests. Key drivers to future growth rates are dependent on the Group’s ability to maintain and grow income streams whilst effectively managing operating costs. The level of headroom may change if different growth rate assumptions or a different pre-tax discount rate were used in the cash flow projections. Where the value-in-use calculations suggest an impairment, the Board would consider alternative use values prior to realising any impairment, being the fair value less costs to dispose. The key assumptions used for value-in-use calculations are as follows: Having completed the 2019 impairment review, no impairment has been recognised in relation to the CGUs (2018: no impairment). Sensitivity
analysis has been performed in assessing the recoverable amounts of goodwill. There are no changes to the key assumptions of growth rate or
discount rate that are considered by the Directors to be reasonably possible, which give rise to an impairment of goodwill relating to the CGUs.
| | 2019 | 2018 |
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| Annual growth rate (after plan period) | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| Risk free rate of return | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| Market risk premium | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| Beta factor | 0.83 | 0.79 |
| Cost of debt | 3.3% | 3.3% |
What are the key drivers to future growth rates dependent on? | Answer is : the Group’s ability to maintain and grow income streams whilst effectively managing operating costs |
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4. Acquisitions and Divestitures (a) Acquisition Summary We completed five acquisitions during fiscal 2019. A summary of the allocation of the total purchase consideration is presented as follows (in millions): On September 28, 2018, we completed our acquisition of privately held Duo Security, Inc. (“Duo”), a leading provider of unified access security and multi-factor authentication delivered through the cloud. Revenue from the Duo acquisition has been included in our Security product category. On February 6, 2019, we completed our acquisition of Luxtera, Inc. (“Luxtera”), a privately held semiconductor company. Revenue from the Luxtera acquisition has been included in our Infrastructure Platforms product category. The total purchase consideration related to our acquisitions completed during fiscal 2019 consisted of cash consideration and vested share-based awards assumed. The total cash and cash equivalents acquired from these acquisitions was approximately $100 million.
| Fiscal 2019 | Purchase Consideration | Net Tangible Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed) | Purchased Intangible Assets | Goodwill |
|-------------------------|--------------------------|------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------|------------|
| Duo | $2,025 | $(57) | $342 | $1,740 |
| Luxtera | 596 | (19) | 319 | 296 |
| Others (three in total) | 65 | 2 | 11 | 52 |
| Total | $2,686 | $(74) | $672 | $2,088 |
What did the total purchase consideration related to our acquisitions completed during fiscal 2019 consist of?What company did the company acquire in fiscal 2019?What the purchase consideration from Luxtera?What was the difference in Goodwill between Duo and Luxtera? | 1,740-296 Answer is : 1444 million |
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Postretirement Benefit Plans In addition to receiving pension benefits, U.S. Teradyne employees who meet early retirement eligibility requirements as of their termination dates may participate in Teradyne’s Welfare Plan, which includes medical and dental benefits up to age 65. Death benefits provide a fixed sum to retirees’ survivors and are available to all retirees. Substantially all of Teradyne’s current U.S. employees could become eligible for these benefits, and the existing benefit obligation relates primarily to those employees. The December 31 balances of the postretirement assets and obligations are shown below:
| | 2019 | 2018 |
|-------------------------------|----------------|----------|
| | (in thousands) | |
| Assets and Obligations | | |
| Change in benefit obligation: | | |
| Projected benefit obligation: | | |
| Beginning of year | $9,256 | $6,177 |
| Service cost | 41 | 39 |
| Interest cost | 347 | 196 |
| Actuarial loss | 717 | 25 |
| Benefits paid | (1,358) | (889) |
| Special termination benefits | — | 3,708 |
| End of year | 9,003 | 9,256 |
| Change in plan assets: | | |
| Fair value of plan assets: | | |
| Beginning of year | — | — |
| Company contributions | 1,358 | 889 |
| Benefits paid | (1,358) | (889) |
| End of year | — | — |
| Funded status | $(9,003) | $(9,256) |
What are the death benefits?What was the Interest cost in 2019?In which years is the December 31 balances of the postretirement assets and obligations are shown in the table?In which year was Interest Cost larger?What was the change in Service Cost from 2018 to 2019? | 41-39 Answer is : 2 thousand |
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Ahhh my brother and me ... Whenever we meet new people together and they learn that we are siblings , their first response is always the same : You do n't LOOK like brother and sister . And it 's true . We do n't . Not at all .
Why do people react like that ? | Siblings usually look similar to each other |
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Hi guys ! in my last post i was told i was suffering a miscarriage , but come to find out i did nt and i havea lil embryo with a heartbeat ! I went to a different hospital to see what they would tell me because i was bleeding bright red blood again and that s how i learned that i had not followed through with the m / c . Does anyone know if 147 bpm is good or bad ?
What is true about the speaker ? | They are pregnant . |
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But before ice skating I was experimenting with creating Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake . Failed , but it 's humorus how . I was making it with Katlyn , and I was n't paying attention to the recipe , so I told her to add a cup of milk .
Which if the following is true of Katelyn ? | She is a friend of the narrator . |
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We get a film , or a book , and we want more , and if we do not get more , we write fanfiction . I know this is not exactly a thing that begun in the XXth century , but I think that Tolkien and Tezuka are two of the key authors that helped turn the world of entertainment into what it is today . There are , of course , lots of differences as well . Their mindsets could not be more different .
Why do they believe Tolkien and Tezuka are key authors ? | They wrote books that were important . |
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The following table sets forth our 60-month backlog estimate, by reportable segment, as of December 31, 2019; September 30, 2019; June 30, 2019; March 31, 2019; and December 31, 2018 (in millions). The 60-month backlog estimate includes approximately $1.5 billion as a result of the acquisition of Speedpay, which occurred on May 9, 2019. Dollar amounts reflect foreign currency exchange rates as of each period end. This is a non-GAAP financial measure being presented to provide comparability across accounting periods. We believe this measure provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our financial performance. Estimates of future financial results require substantial judgment and are based on several assumptions, as described above. These assumptions may turn out to be inaccurate or wrong for reasons outside of management’s control. For example, our customers may attempt to renegotiate or terminate their contracts for many reasons, including mergers, changes in their financial condition, or general changes in economic conditions in the customer’s industry or geographic location. We may also experience delays in the development or delivery of products or services specified in customer contracts, which may cause the actual renewal rates and amounts to differ from historical experiences. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates may also impact the amount of revenue recognized in future periods. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that amounts included in backlog estimates will generate the specified revenues or that the actual revenues will be generated within the corresponding 60-month period. Additionally, because certain components of Committed Backlog and all of Renewal Backlog estimates are operating metrics, the estimates are not required to be subject to the same level of internal review or controls as contracted but not recognized Committed Backlog.
| | December 31, 2019 | September 30, 2019 | June 30, 2019 | March 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 |
|----------------|---------------------|----------------------|-----------------|------------------|---------------------|
| ACI On Premise | $1,977 | $1,925 | $1,880 | $1,861 | $1,875 |
| ACI On Demand | 3,855 | 3,756 | 3,813 | 2,290 | 2,299 |
| Total | $5,832 | $5,681 | $5,693 | $4,151 | $4,174 |
| | December 31, 2019 | September 30, 2019 | June 30, 2019 | March 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 |
| Committed | $2,168 | $2,003 | $2,105 | $1,734 | $1,832 |
| Renewal | 3,664 | 3,678 | 3,588 | 2,417 | 2,342 |
| Total | $5,832 | $5,681 | $5,693 | $4,151 | $4,174 |
How much was the 60-month backlog estimate as a result of the acquisition of Speedpay?What was the committed backlog in December 31, 2019?What was the committed backlog in June 30, 2019? | Answer is : $2,105 million |
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But I love you ... " . Soon after that we met in person and fell even more in love , if that is even possible . We get to see each other ( approximately how often ) : Not enough . We met face to face in 2004 and then had n't seen each other in a few years .
What 's a possible reason they have n't seen each other in a few years ? | Because they live very far away from each other . |
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Showers and an ExplanationWith every once of strength she had , Tonks ran into the house and up the stairs . She thought she saw someone in the hallway , but she did n't care . The only thing she wanted was to get clean . Slamming her bedroom door behind her , she scrunched her nose and became Tonks again , but with a pink crew cut . At that time , she realized she could n't make it to the bathroom .
Why did Tonks run into the house ? | To get clean . |
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An angle that you did n't see a few seconds ago . Bad attitudes might also be signs of precaution found in an individual . Instead of creating despair and harm , bad attitudes may be temporary transitions inspired by past transgressions or impulses firing softly , harshly , melodically inside an individual 's head .
What may be the reason for posting this ? | To discuss the harm of bad attitudes |
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