John Roth
John Roth
achieving final guidance impact line program results target
This program did not have any impact on the final results for 1998. We are on target for achieving results that are in line with our guidance for 1998 and 1999.
billion cents confident earnings enter final fourth fully guidance month operations quarter range revenue share stated
As we enter the final month of the quarter, we are very confident in our previously stated guidance of revenue and EPS from operations in the fourth quarter in the range of $8.5 billion to $8.8 billion and earnings per share of 26 cents on a fully diluted basis,
cars changed good mileage older people plans sooner traded
People also changed their plans and timelines. They traded in older cars that didn't get good mileage sooner than they had planned.
card credit interest percent usual
There's also going to be the usual 18 percent interest (from the credit card company),
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You've got a number of different property owners
accountant business cost estimated home money pay people realize save
A lot of times people with a home business don't realize they have to pay estimated taxes, ... This is where an accountant comes in. It may cost you now, but will save you a lot of money down then road.
adjusting below billion cost current drive expected industry instead levels light plan quarter revenue targeting work
In light of the current levels of expected industry spending, we are adjusting our work plan and targeting a cost structure, expected to be in place during the first quarter of 2002, to drive breakeven at a quarterly revenue level well below $4 billion, instead of the $5 billion quarterly revenue level outlined previously.
environment leadership networks results second steps strengthen taken
While I am disappointed with our results for the second quarter, we have taken the right steps in this environment to strengthen Nortel Networks leadership position,
capital economic environment events expect extent financial following full given guidance improved industry meaningful next period providing quarter rebound specific spending timing year
We only expect a meaningful rebound in capital spending following a period of industry rationalization and an improved economic environment. Given the uncertainty as to the extent and timing of these events we are not providing specific financial guidance for the next quarter of full year 2001.
compared expect growth operations percent previous revenue view
We expect that our revenue growth in 2000 over 1999 will be in the 30 to 35 percent range, up from our previous view of 20 to 21 percent, and that our growth in earnings-per-share from operations in 2000 compared with 1999 will be around 30 percent,
business carriers data demand financial growing momentum networks optical performance pleased quarter solid solutions
We are pleased with our solid financial performance in the first quarter and especially pleased with the growing business momentum we are seeing. Demand by carriers for our data and optical networks solutions has accelerated.
assess conditions continue customers delays economic expected impact longer market seeing spending
We are seeing longer than expected delays in spending by our U.S. customers as they continue to assess the impact of the economic and market conditions on their businesses,