Sentence examples for further balance sheet from inspiring English sources

Since the last round, published in July, further balance sheet problems have emerged, notably at Spanish and Irish lenders.

Since the last round of bank tests, published in July, further balance sheet problems have emerged, notably at Spanish and Irish lenders.

The main risks in the second half include a possible intensification of Europe's debt crisis; further balance-sheet problems for banks; additional businesses running down inventories amid weak consumption; and the risk that unemployment rates in some economies could become entrenched.

The group says the payment is a reflection of "the strong and sustainable increase in revenues and profits, together with a further strengthened balance sheet".

Instead, the danger stems from the weakness and vulnerability of confidence -- whose decline could bring markets down, further stress balance sheets and cause cuts in consumption, investment and local government expenditures.

"We continue to be focused on profitability around the world and further strengthening our balance sheet".

"Despite an uncertain business environment, we further strengthened our balance sheet and continued to invest for the future".

Andrew J. Schindler, chairman and chief executive of R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, parent of the tobacco company, said, "The acquisition provides additional opportunities to enhance shareholder value, further strengthen our balance sheet and invest in our business".

Since then, the company sold its Allison Transmission unit for $5.6 billion to further pad its balance sheet.

GM said in a statement that the transactions will "provide about $4.2 billion in cash and stock to improve GM's overall liquidity and further strengthen its balance sheet".

"We continue to tightly manage costs, reduce debt and further strengthen our balance sheet," said Edward E. Whitacre Jr. Edward E. Whitacre Jr., SBC's chief executive, in a statement.