All this gives the company greater earnings leverage than its competitors, according to Vietor, who also points out that the company has the second-largest number of rigs in North America.
Qualcomm is hoping a victory, particularly an import ban, could give it greater leverage in technology licensing negotiations.
With nuclear weapons, it would be in a position to intimidate its neighbors and enjoy greater leverage to advance its own regional political agenda.
The letter gives Mr. DeLay "greater leverage, greater power" in negotiations with the Senate, Mr. Franks said.
Greater leverage means greater returns if business is good.
Under the new plan, it would save its own funds, giving the agency greater economic leverage.
The verdict could give Apple even greater leverage in its efforts to discourage other handset companies, like Samsung, that make devices based on Google's Android operating system.
With league salary structures and other limitations, SFX is unlikely to negotiate with team general managers with any greater leverage than its agents had when they were independent.
Having full control of the company would allow Sony much greater leverage of its brand, according to Nicolas van Stackelberg, an analyst with Sal.
