In 2009, the total value of payments for claims settled out of court was US$3.19 billion, compared with US$182 million for those judged in court.
Nokia's Indian facility has remained at a the centre of a tax dispute that began last year over the value of payments made for the development of software.
Former Conservative MP Paul Goodman writes that cutting DLA is an "obligation": Even were there no deficit to reduce, ministers would be required to provide value for money, focus payments on those most in need, and reduce mistakes in the system.
Democrats in Congress championed the minimum-loss ratio as a powerful protection for consumers — a way to guarantee that policyholders "receive value for their premium payments," in the words of the law.
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Mr Agius, who was also before the committee, agreed he had backed the payment on value-for-money grounds, but Ms Hodge told him: "I think we're astounded that you took that view".
We determine the optimal values for the upfront payment, milestone payments and royalties, and the optimal timing for outlicensing.
Never mind its reliability, value-for-money, popularity and the £208m dividend payment to the public purse.
That provision, part of a contract extension negotiated by Freddie Mac's board and approved by its regulator, allows Mr. Syron to give up a stock award that has plummeted in value for an $8.8 million cash payment.
We were satisfied that the payment was on justified on value-for-money terms, Agius adds.
The plan of conversion calls for the payment of the company's fair value to about one million members eligible for payment if the plan is approved.
