Scott Davis
Scott Davis
faster fastest five growing growth volume
This was our fastest volume growth in the US for five years and we are growing faster than the market.
air business deliver difficult domestic economic financial growth guidance managing prior showing track ups
Prior to Sept. 11 UPS was showing growth in its domestic air business and was on track to deliver on the financial guidance we had provided, managing through some difficult economic conditions,
ability cash confident consistent continue earnings excellent expansion growth margin optimistic producing type year
The year was one of significant growth, margin expansion and excellent cash flow. We're optimistic about 2006 and confident in our ability to continue producing the type of consistent earnings growth for which we're known.
quarter surprise
We know the quarter is going to have EBITDA down 20 percent, but that will not be a surprise to anybody,
accelerate agreement along closer company conclude confidence contract diversion grateful increase loyalty risk timely union volume
We are grateful for the loyalty and confidence demonstrated by our customers, ... But we've said all along the risk of volume being diverted would increase the closer we got to contract expiration, and diversion will accelerate if there's no agreement soon. It's even more important the company and the union conclude these negotiations in a timely manner.
low
When we get it down low to Ryan, we do pretty good.
issues left looking people surprises watching
We are all watching the regulatory process, and there aren't many surprises left out there - the issues are the issues, and I think people are looking for it to all be over.
below both falls price revolt risk share threshold
If AOL's share price falls below $50, there's the real risk you could have a shareholder revolt from both sides, ... That is a threshold point. But do I think we'll get to there? No.
connection grew looking love
I grew up looking at the world from above. And I think that has a connection with my love of landscape.
balance doubly inside outside
If we can get that balance of inside and outside scoring, that makes us doubly tough.
buying difficult economic holiday predict prospects quite rapid season shipping
had become quite difficult to predict this year's holiday buying and shipping season and the prospects for any rapid economic turnaround.
friends-or-friendship realized
He was threatening my friends. I realized what was going on. I didn't want them to get hurt.
comparison expect last quarter reasonably tough versus
We expect the first quarter to be a reasonably tough comparison versus last year,
playing since third together
We've been playing together since we were in the third grade, so it's been a while.