John Roth
John Roth
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,
charge concerned cost customers energy forced high less prices
Our customers are inhibited by the high cost of energy and steel. They are concerned that the prices they are forced to charge make them less competitive.
continue earnings expect growth low operations percentage revenue share
We continue to expect that our percentage growth in revenue and earnings per share from operations in 2000 over 1999 will be in the low 40's,
continue exceed excess expect grow internet optical percent
We continue to expect our optical Internet revenues to grow in excess of 125 percent in 2000 over 1999, to exceed $10 billion.
continue earnings expect faster given grow growth internet leadership market operations per percent position revenue share strong
Given our strong market position and leadership in high-performance Internet solutions, we continue to expect to grow significantly faster than theÊ market, with anticipated growth in revenue and earnings per share from operations in the 30 to 35 percent range,
absolute cash cost line low obviously period priority seen structure sure
Obviously cash conservation is a No. 1 priority as we make sure we get our cost structure in line in this period of very low revenue, ... This is an absolute surprise. We've never seen a downturn this rapid.
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,
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This tells us that something wiped out enough oxygen so that most species died out.
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.
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It's really kind of painful to see this leave the family.
block nice practice
It's just doing what you do in practice, ... (Left guard) Geoff Townsend made a nice block and I was able to get outside.
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.
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,