Efraim Levy
Efraim Levy
concerns definitely looking management optimistic
Management is typically an optimistic group. That's definitely one of the concerns I'm looking at right now.
critical issues pay worker
Unfortunately, critical issues such as hourly worker pay concessions have yet to be resolved.
beyond damaging goes potential stops strike
We think the potential for a strike is low, especially for a really damaging one that goes beyond a day or two and stops production.
incentives might people qualify
There are not so many people that can actually qualify for zero-percent financing. But the incentives get them into the dealership, where they might get something else.
auto common concern further greater increased likely might perception
There is likely a greater concern about further bankruptcies in the industry. The more common bankruptcies at auto suppliers become, the increased perception that one of the automakers might go that route.
concern further greater likely
There is likely a greater concern about further bankruptcies in the industry.
assume auto companies less pay
When they make their contracts, the auto suppliers now assume that auto companies will pay less each year.
added aggressive believe benefits bottom cost cuts design faster financial help improve meet objectives performance plans refreshing rest technology vehicle
We think (Ford) plans to be more aggressive with design and technology in its vehicles, to be faster in the refreshing of its vehicle lineup and to make added cost cuts that will help improve financial performance over the rest of the decade. However, we do not believe the restructuring will meet all of Ford's objectives and we think that not all benefits will accrue to the bottom line.
ongoing sales
If they don't get their sales up, it's not going to be enough. There is going to be ongoing restructuring.
challenges competition executing plan room somewhere stand start terms
There is always room for more. There are always challenges in terms of executing on plan and the competition doesn't stand still. They have to start somewhere and this is their base.
punch showing signs
Signs in the marketplace are showing it is not having the punch that it once had,
adapt companies currency increasing tastes themselves
By increasing in-region development and procurement, these companies can better adapt to US tastes and preferences while insulating themselves from currency fluctuations.
easily experience street
His experience and credibility with the Street is not easily replaced.
bad bulk looking news past quite wondering
I'm wondering if this is the bulk of the bad news and is it past us? I was looking for something like this, but not quite this bad.