While it remains difficult to quantify the financial impact of this until we know of a rough structure, we can look at the independent value drivers of the two companies and see that a couple of scenarios could makes sense.
But, interestingly, Stephen Hester has conceded - I think for the first time - that it will take longer than the promised five years for RBS to hit new targets for what he calls "value drivers", which are the profit that the bank earns relative to its equity capital, and its costs relative to income.
There is a GPS chipset onboard, but presently it has very limited value because drivers have not been written for any real navigation capabilities.
And many drivers simply value perks such as alloy wheels and sound systems over unseen crumple zones.
But we also need to see the value of women as drivers of economic growth -- as educators, carers, farmers, entrepreneurs and above all, as leaders.
Further, we anticipate that an increasing number of companies will incorporate strategic measures into both their short- and long-term incentive plans, as a way to encourage focus on the non-financial, as well as financial, drivers of value.
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The model can determine the marginal value of hiring ten new drivers who live in central Illinois, say, based on the number of times that freight departs from the Midwest.
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For value investors, the fundamental stock drivers and how they are likely to trend is of utmost importance.
See our full company breakdown and estimates for key drivers to Dell?s stock value in the display below.
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Nissan says getting great value for the money is the top priority for Altima drivers.
The UK is an exception where apart from the major miners who have a unique set of global drivers we see valuations at the top end of fair value.
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"Young drivers are far more likely to be involved in crashes involving three to five high value bodily injury claims, reflecting the increased risk they face of having a serious crash while carrying passengers, " the ABI said.
The new technology responds to demand from drivers for consumption of music on the road, combined with Volvo's core safety value.
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But we also need to attack the underlying drivers of health care spending, which means not paying for care of little or no value.
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The truth is the main drivers for the price of gold are the level and direction of real interest rates and the intrinsic value of the dollar.
Such drivers would probably treat electric vehicles as second cars, and prize them for their green show-off value.
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