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+We also purchase, and plan to continue purchasing, carbon credits to fully achieve our emissions goals in the long-term. Our aim is to procure such credits from high integrity projects, with a focus on nature-based solutions where feasible.
+Our effective tax rate was 23.2% for 2023.
+Historically, the majority of gift cards are redeemed within one year. In addition, a portion of gift cards are not expected to be redeemed and will be recognized as breakage over time.
+Johnson & Johnson's consolidated statements of earnings for 2023 reported total net earnings of $35,153 million.
+Consumer Products segment operating results decreased $282.0 million to an operating loss of $64.7 million in 2023, compared to operating profit of $217.3 million in 2022. The operating profit margin decreased to -2.2% of net revenues in 2023 from 6.1% of net revenues in 2022.
+Note 16 is important in a Form 10-K for providing detailed information on legal proceedings as 'Commitments and Contingencies.'
+Entertainment segment operating losses in 2023 were driven primarily by a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $960.0 million, reflecting a reduced long-term forecast due to lower profitability of PJ MASKS, and a loss on disposal of business of $539.0 million related to the sale of the eOne Film and TV business not directly supporting the Company's Entertainment Strategy, among other factors.
+Our Asia Pacific operation provides consumer and commercial information solutions products, marketing products, employment verification services and consumer credit protection products. We offer a full range annually
+We could be subject to penalties or other consequences if the OIG or a similar regulatory authority determines that we failed to comply with applicable laws, regulations or requirements, including, among other things substantial monetary penalties and exclusion from participation in federal healthcare programs that could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition, cash flows, reputation and stock price.
+The Second Development Agreement provides for a total minimum project cost of approximately SGD 4.5 billion.
+The Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider Program offers customers an easy way to license the cloud services they need in combination with the value-added services offered by their systems integrator, managed services provider, or cloud reseller partner. Partners in this program can easily package their own products and services to directly provision, manage, and support their customer subscriptions.
+Total net additions to property and equipment for AWS in 2023 amounted to $24,843 million.
+On October 30, 2022, the fair value measurement of cash equivalents at the reporting date using Level 1 was $19 million.
+In 2023, total earning assets were reported at 535,500, marking a decrease of 1 percent from the previous year's total of 539,032.
+Policy acquisition costs and administrative expenses were initially reported as 9,439 million U.S. dollars. Following unfavorable expense adjustments amounting to (23) million, the adjusted total came to 9,416 million U.S. dollars.
+Broadband revenues increased in 2023 by 8.1% driven by an increase in fiber customers and higher average revenue per user, partially offset by declines in copper-based broadband services.
+At the end of fiscal year 2023, the company reported a total of property, plant, and equipment, net, of $19,898 million.
+Mr. Olsavsky has served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since June 2015.
+Reality Labs RL revenue in 2023 decreased $263 million, or 12%, compared to 2022. The decrease in RL revenue w...  Read More
+U.S. large cap investments include a mix of index funds and actively managed equity accounts that are benchmarked to various large cap indices.
+Under the 2020 Plan, the exercise price of options granted is generally at least equal to the fair market value of the Company’s Class A common stock on the date of grant.
+AbbVie believes that the non-GAAP measure of change in net revenues at constant currency rates, when used in conjunction with the GAAP measure of change in net revenues at actual currency rates, may provide a more complete understanding of the company's operations.
+Our effective tax rate for fiscal years 2023 and 2022 was 19% and 13%, respectively.
+We are subject to income taxes and various other taxes in the U.S. and in many foreign jurisdictions; therefore, changes in both domestic and international tax laws or regulations have affected and may affect our effective tax rate, results of operations, and cash flows.
+As a global company, Enphase Energy faced risks from evolving macroeconomic conditions, including inflation, interest rates changes, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, potential slowdowns or recessions, and geopolitical pressures including trade regulations and armed conflicts in Ukraine, the Gaza Strip, and nearby areas during 2023.
+The audit report on the Consolidated Financial Statements is dated February 16, 2024, and was conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
+K- Garan Incorporated (“Garan”), headquartered in New York, New York, designs, manufactures, imports and sells apparel primarily for children, including boys, girls, toddlers and infants. Products are sold under its own trademarks Garanimals® and 365 Kids from Garanimals® and easy-peasy®, as well as customer private label brands.
+As of December 31, 2023, we had net uncertain tax positions of $6.95 billion which were accrued as other liabilities.
+Visa Inc. reported a net income of $17,273 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023.
+The company's approach in alcohol focuses on three segments of alcohol ready-to-drink beverages: hard seltzers (e.g., Topo Chico Hard Seltzer), hard alternatives (e.g., Lemon-Dou) and pre-mixed cocktails (e.g., Jack Daniel’s & Coca-Cola).
+Net earnings to common totaled $952 million for the year ended December 2023 in Goldman Sachs' Asset & Wealth Management.
+As of December 31, 2023, Delta Air Lines' future aircraft purchase commitments totaled approximately $17.5 billion. These commitments are for various aircraft models slated for delivery in upcoming years, stretching from 2024 to 2028 and thereafter.
+The total notional values of derivatives related to our foreign currency economic hedges were $6,989 million and $4,902 million as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
+In June 2023, we introduced the IQ� Energy Router family of devices in Germany and Austria to enable the integration of select third-party EV chargers and heat pumps into Enphase solar and battery systems.
+Fiscal 2023 net cash used in financing activities decreased $5.8 billion when compared to the previous fiscal year.
+At January 28, 2023, we operated stores in 48 states and the District of Columbia, as well as stores in five Canadian provinces.
+Apparel revenues decreased 14% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to lower revenues in Men's and Women's. Unit sales of apparel decreased 8%.
+In 2021, a gain of $26.7 million was realized from a legal settlement related to a historical eOne dispute.
+Our cybersecurity leaders hold memberships and/or positions within the Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center, or FS-ISAC, and the cross-sector Analysis and Resiliency Center, or ARC, in the U.S., the Financial Sector Cyber Collaboration Centre, or FSCCC, in the U.K., and similar organizations across the Europe, Middle East and Africa, or EMEA, and Asia Pacific, or APAC, regions.
+In assessing disability insurance claims, economic factors including GDP growth, employment trends, and disposable income figures are evaluated as part of the process to estimate liabilities for benefit claims.
+The company expects to complete a significant expansion of the Ocala, Florida distribution center in 2024 that includes enhanced automation.
+The Consolidated Financial Statements, together with the Notes thereto and the report thereon dated February 16, 2024, of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, the Firm’s independent registered public accounting firm (PCAOB ID 238).
+At the end of fiscal 2023, the Company operated 6,300 stores in the U.S., 740 stores in Mexico and 100 stores in Brazil.
+Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt in 2023 amounted to $872.9 million.
+In 2023, we increased the top of the wage scales by 85 cents per hour in the U.S, Canada and Puerto Rico. In September of 2023, we increased the starting wage to at least $18.50 for all entry-level positions in the U.S. We have also expanded our benefits in the U.S. to include additional mental health support for children and adults at little to no cost to our employees.
+As of January 29, 2023, we were authorized, subject to certain specifications, to repurchase additional shares of our common stock up to $7.23 billion through December 2023.
+The rental costs for the U.S. markets decreased by 2.3% from 2022 to 2023, with values changing from $666.5 to $651.5.
+Gross margin for total automotive decreased from 28.5% to 19.4% in the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2022.
+The Company’s purchases from the ATMP JV during 2023 and 2022 both amounted to $1.7 billion. The Company’s resales to the ATMP JV during 2023 and 2022 amounted to $14 million and $15 million, respectively.
+For light- and medium-duty passenger cars and light trucks, EPA promulgated a rule in 2021 establishing GHG standards applicable from model years 2023 through 2026. This rule reversed a rollback of GHG standards that EPA had previously promulgated in 2020.
+Revenue from company-operated stores accounted for 82% of total net revenues during fiscal 2023.
+We paid cash of $303.9 million for income taxes during 2023 compared to $221.3 million in the same period of 2022.
+As of the closing of the IPO, Johnson & Johnson owned approximately 89.6% of the total outstanding shares of Kenvue Common Stock.
+The company's products and services are sold through partnerships with independent software vendors, systems integrators, and advisory firms. These partners help integrate the company's offerings into their own product and service solutions, assist in sales to clients purchasing their own products, and provide expertise in designing and implementing custom IT solutions.
+In December 2022, the European Commission published new legislative proposals on clearing services amending EMIR and provisions in the framework. The European Commission aims to encourage clearing in the EU and reduce exposure to non-EU CCPs through adding an operational account requirement, which could require EU-based firms to clear a proportion of their derivatives business at an EU CCP.
+The Be Human pillar of our Impact Agenda sets out our focus areas with respect to human capital, including: •Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Action (“IDEA”); •Employee empowerment; and •Fair labor practices and the well-being of the people who make our products.
+Under the Senior Credit Facilities, the company may increase the maximum leverage ratio to a maximum of 4.75 to 1.0 in the case of material acquisitions, given that certain requirements are fulfilled.
+As of December 31, 2023, no amounts were drawn under the 2022 Credit Facility and outstanding letters of credit totaled $29 million.
+In 2023, no single customer accounted for more than approximately 1% of revenue for Iron Mountain.
+Several methods are used to promote our products, including the use of dealer, retail and fleet incentives, such as customer rebates and finance rate support.
+BHE plans to continue investing in renewable and other low-carbon generation and storage in the future and to cease coal operations at an additional 15 coal generation units between 2025 and 2030 in a reliable and cost-effective manner, thereby achieving a 50% reduction in GHG emissions from 2005 levels in 2030.
+Our strategy is to combine best-of-breed technology leadership in semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions, with unmatched scale, on a common sales and administrative platform to deliver a comprehensive suite of infrastructure technology products to the world’s leading business and government customers.
+As of December 31, 2022, the total gross unrealized losses for available-for-sale securities were $114,128 and the total fair value was $1,357,615.
+Principal repayments of finance leases in 2022 totaled $7,941 million.
+An adverse resolution of any lawsuit or claim against us, including those we are involved with due to acquisition activity, may require us to pay substantial damages or impose restrictions on how we conduct business, either of which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and operating results.
+Chubb mitigates exposure to climate change risk by ceding catastrophe risk in our insurance portfolio through both reinsurance and capital markets, and our investment portfolio through the diversification of risk, industry, location, type and duration of security.
+December 31, 2023 ... Investments in fixed maturity securities | $ | 23,758 | | $ | 23,937 | | $ | 23,585 | $ | 23,419 | $ | 23,258
+U.S. Dollar strengthening 9.7% against the Taiwan Dollar, resulting in a gain of $28.0 million.
+Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are initially recorded at their fair values.
+Our U.S. futures exchange, ICE Futures U.S., is subject to extensive regulation by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or CFTC, under the Commodity Exchange Act, or CEA.
+CARB enforces mandates requiring increasing percentages of Zero-Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) to be sold. Non-compliance with these mandates results in monetary penalties.
+We include realized gains and losses on our available-for-sale debt securities in interest and other income or expense in our consolidated statements of operations.
+Food and beverage costs for the company rose by 41.7% from $165.1 in 2022 to $233.9 in 2023.
+As of January 28, 2023, we have approximately 2,500 Dollar Tree Plus stores.
+As of January 2023, the maximum daily borrowing capacity under the commercial paper program was approximately $2.75 billion.
+Regular confidential employee surveys are conducted to gather feedback from the workforce on various topics.
+As of the end of 2023, Amazon's workforce comprised about 1,525,000 full-time and part-time employees.
+Hilton Honors members have the flexibility to use points earned from stays to book future stays using a combination of points and money. They can also transact with strategic partners such as credit card providers, airlines, and car rental companies.
+The non-rolling chip win percentage decreased by 1.5 points, which is reflected in the detailed financial performance of casino operating segments.
+The notional amount of foreign currency derivative contracts as of January 31, 2023 and January 31, 2022 was $6.0 billion and $6.1 billion, respectively.
+Cigna integration expenses of $69 million for 2023 principally comprised legal and professional fees and all other costs directly related to the integration activities of the Cigna acquisition.
+Americas | $ | 2,937,184 | | | $ | 2,503,740 | | $ | 433,444 | 17.3 | %
+Cash provided by (used in) operating activities changed from $(434.3) million in 2021 to $108.2 million in 2022, making a change of $542.5 million.
+Fiscal 2022 net cash used in financing activities increased $6.7 billion when compared to the previous fiscal year. The increase was primarily due to repayments of long-term debt and related payment of premiums for the early extinguishment of certain notes, as well as increased share repurchases, partially offset by long-term debt issuances and equity funding from the sale of subsidiary stock.
+Founded in 1919, Hilton has been an innovator in the hospitality industry, driven by the vision of founder Conrad Hilton.
+The consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes listed in Part IV, Item 15(a)(1) are included immediately following Part IV and incorporated by reference in the Annual Report on Form 10-K.
+PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, the firm's independent registered public accounting firm is mentioned with PCAOB ID 238.
+Our 2022 EPS-diluted also benefited from lower weighted-average shares outstanding as a result of share repurchases pursuant to our Board-approved repurchase programs.
+UnitedHealth Group reported net earnings of $23,144 million in 2023.
+Net operating revenues were $45,754 million in 2023, compared to $43,004 million in 2022, an increase of $2,750 million, or 6%.
+Clinical trials generally require submission of an application for an investigational device exemption (IDE), which must be supported by appropriate data, such as animal and laboratory testing results.
+Activities related to sales before 2023 experienced adjustments due to changes in estimates, impacting the rebates and chargebacks accounts, and led to an ending balance of $4,493 million for the year 2023.
+For a description of our significant pending legal proceedings, see Note 13 titled Commitments and Contingencies - Legal Proceedings of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
+While the outcome of this matter cannot be determined at this time, it is not currently expected to have a material adverse impact on our business.
+Cash dividends declared per common share for Comcast in 2023 was $1.16.
+As of the end of 2023, Hilton's development pipeline included projects in 118 countries and territories.
+We currently believe that any liability that may arise as a result of other pending legal actions will not have a material effect on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
+Our high performance Ethernet transceivers are built upon a proprietary digital signal processing communication architecture optimized for high-speed network connections and support the latest standards and advanced features, such as energy efficient Ethernet, data encryption and time synchronization.
+Cash provided by (used in) investing activities was $(37,601) in 2022 and $(49,833) in 2023.
+Iron Mountain expects to incur approximately $150.0 million in costs annually related to Project Matterhorn from 2023 through 2025, composed of restructuring costs (including site consolidation, employee severance, and professional fees) and other transformation costs (including project management and third-party consultant fees).
+The company is not currently a party to any legal proceeding that management believes will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position or our results of operations.
+Effective July 1, 2023, the Life Insurance segment includes 100 percent of the results of Huatai Group's life and asset management business as required under consolidation accounting.
+Statutory federal income tax expense at 21% was $107 million for the year ended December 30, 2023, $252 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, and $772 million for the year ended December 25, 2021.
+Underwriting expenses increased $2.5 billion in 2023 compared to 2022.
+Dividends on common stock declared by our Board of Directors totaled $1.11 per share in 2023.
+Net Sales Mix: North America | 61% | International | 23% | AWS | 16% | Consolidated | 100%
+We believe it is important to separately quantify the profit impact of five significant items in order for our results to be meaningful to our readers. These items consist of (i) restructuring costs related to the divestiture of the company's Longwall business, (ii) other restructuring costs, (iii) pension and OPEB mark-to-market gains/losses resulting from plan remeasurements, (iv) certain deferred tax valuation allowance adjustments and (v) goodwill impairment in 2022.
+We continue to maintain a valuation allowance against our California research and development credit deferred tax assets due to the uncertainty regarding realizability of these deferred tax assets as they have not met the “more likely than not” realization criteria, particularly as we expect research and development tax credit generation to exceed our ability to use the credits in future years.
+The following table presents earnings per share for fiscal 2023: Class A common stock had basic earnings per share of $8.29.
+Kroger is committed to maintaining a net total debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio target range of 2.30 to 2.50.
+We have built four principal software platforms, Palantir Gotham (“Gotham”), Palantir Foundry (“Foundry”), Palantir Apollo (“Apollo”), and Palantir Artificial Intelligence Platform (“AIP”).
+At Hasbro Pulse our fans can find product offerings and experiences from our popular brands as well as access to views of behind-the-scenes material and insider details. In addition, Hasbro Pulse offers consumers access to product related livestreams such as fan oriented virtual conventions and product and merchandise reveals, as well as the opportunity to participate in HasLab, the Hasbro crowdfunding platform which brings limited-edition collectibles into the hands of fans.
+Item 3 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K guides the reader to Note 14 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 for information on legal proceedings.
+Our impairment analysis encompasses an assessment of both qualitative and quantitative analyses of key factors including the investee's financial metrics, market acceptance of the product or technology, and the rate at which the investee is using its cash.
+Achieved adjusted FIFO operating profit of $5.1 billion, which represents an 18% increase compared to 2021.
+Medicaid Services (“CMS”) published the first “Selected Drug” list, which includes XARELTO and STELARA as well as IMBRUVICA, which is developed in collaboration and co-commercialized in the U.S. with Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie company.
+The increase in cost of sales in absolute dollars in 2023, compared to the prior year, is primarily due to increased product and shipping costs resulting from increased sales, partially offset by fulfillment network efficiencies and lower transportation rates.
+Over the last three years, Walmart International has undertaken strategic actions including divesting of Walmart Argentina, Asda Group... in the U.K., Seiyu in Japan, buying out noncontrolling interests in Massmart, exiting operations in Africa, and increasing ownership in PhonePe.
+Available-for-sale debt securities are primarily aimed at preserving capital and ensuring liquidity, reflecting the strategic goals for managing these investments.
+The net earnings attributable to UnitedHealth Group common shareholders for the year 2023 was $22,381 million.
+Lauren D. Hotz has been Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer since August 2022.
+For the year ended December 31, 2023, Ford reported consolidated revenues of $176,191 million.
+In 2023, Comcast restructured the presentation of its operating results around two primary business segments: Connectivity & Platforms and Content & Experiences. Connectivity & Platforms comprises two sub-segments, Residential Connectivity & Platforms and Business Services Connectivity, and Content & Experiences includes Media, Studios, and Theme Parks.
+of approximately $1.0 billion in IBNR liabilities, producing a corresponding decrease in pre-tax earnings. We believe it is reasonably possible for these assumptions to increase at these rates.
+(8) Inventory turnover is calculated as cost of sales divided by the average merchandise inventory balance over the trailing 5 quarters.
+Our existing practice of performing the design and manufacture of our products in-house has enabled us to source components from different suppliers and, where possible, to redesign our products to leverage lower-cost or more readily available components.
+Through our vertical retail strategy and direct connection with our customers, whom we refer to as guests, we are able to collect feedback and incorporate unique performance and fashion needs into our design process.
+Note 17, 'Litigation and Contingencies,' to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of Part II, which is incorporated herein by reference.
+Letairis (ambrisentan) is an oral formulation of an endothelin receptor antagonist for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) (WHO Group I) to improve exercise capacity and delay clinical worsening or in combination with tadalafil to reduce the risks of disease progression and hospitalization for worsening PAH, and to improve exercise ability.
+In July 2022, Peloton announced a strategic change in its manufacturing process, moving from in-house production to exclusively using third-party manufacturing partners for 100% of its products.
+Critical accounting policies and estimates that impact financial statements include Revenue Recognition, Business Combinations, Goodwill, and Accounting for Income Taxes, requiring judgments and estimates in financial reporting.
+The information for Legal proceedings in Item 3 is presented by incorporating it by reference to Note 19 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of the report.
+The decrease in gross margin for fiscal 2023 was primarily due to: Higher NIKE Brand product costs, on a wholesale equivalent basis, primarily due to higher input costs and elevated inbound freight and logistics costs as well as product mix; Lower margin in our NIKE Direct business, driven by higher promotional activity; Unfavorable changes in net foreign currency exchange rates; and Lower off-price margin.
+OPSUMIT (macitentan) is tailored for the therapeutic management of pediatric pulmonary arterial hypertension.
+The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement.
+The cumulative change in fair value of the over-hedged portion of the related hedge contract is reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to Other (income) expense, net during the quarter in which the decrease occurs.
+Shipping The company’s marine fleet includes both U.S. and foreign flagged vessels. The operated fleet consists of conventional crude tankers, product carriers and LNG vessels.
+The document admits that internal control over financial reporting has inherent limitations which may prevent it from detecting or preventing misstatements.
+Subject to various United States and foreign laws and regulations, including those related to intellectual property, data privacy and security, cybersecurity, tax, employment, competition and antitrust, anti-corruption, anti-bribery, and AI. Compliance with these laws has no current material adverse impact on capital expenditures, results of operations or competitive position.
+Starting in fiscal year 2024, Electronic Arts is transitioning its global football franchise to a new brand, EA SPORTS FC, with a vision to create the largest football club in the world and to connect more fans globally through innovative approaches.
+Critical assumptions that are used as part of a quantitative Family Dollar goodwill evaluation include: •The potential future revenue, EBITDA and cash flows of the reporting unit. The projections use management’s assumptions about economic and market conditions over the projected period.
+We increased our common stock dividend by 22% during 2022.
+On July 17, 2023, the company repaid the $500 million 3.125% Senior Notes due July 2023.
+Net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans and leases outstanding for the first quarter of 2023 was 0.25%.
+Iron Mountain's ALM services manage the lifecycle of IT assets from decommissioning to data erasure and disposal, securing customer data while maintaining a traceable and auditable custody chain.
+Represents the target level of performance share units vested as of December 31, 2023 for the 2021-2023 performance period.
+Global treaties and initiatives such as the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions on Chemicals and Waste focus on regulating chemical substances globally.
+We engaged third party experts to assist in the determination of the weighted-average cost of capital used to discount the cash flows for our Family Dollar reporting unit. The weighted-average cost of capital used to discount the cash flows for our evaluation was 9.5% for our fiscal 2022 analysis.
+During 2023, Comcast's Theme Parks segment saw an increase in revenue, largely from gains at international and Hollywood parks, though partially offset by a decline at the Orlando park. The Adjusted EBITDA rose as well, despite higher operational costs driven by more guests.
+Specific details regarding a company's legal proceedings are mentioned in Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
+In Item 8, one can find detailed information on Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
+After-tax earnings of other energy businesses decreased $332 million (24.5%) in 2023 compared to 2022. The decline reflected lower earnings at Northern Powergrid due to unfavorable results at a natural gas exploration project, including the write-off of capitalized exploration costs and lower gas production volumes and prices, as well as from higher deferred income tax expense related to the enactment of the Energy Profits Levy income tax in the United Kingdom. The earnings decline was also attributable to lower earnings from renewable energy and retail services businesses. The decline in renewable energy and retail services earnings was primarily due to lower income tax benefits, higher operating expenses, lower solar and wind generation at owned projects and the impact of unfavorable changes in valuations of derivatives contracts, partially offset by debt extinguishment gains.
+On March 15, 2022, the European Commission and the U.K. Competition and Markets Authority conducted unannounced inspections at the premises of, and sent formal requests for information to, several companies and associations active in the automotive sector.
+Our interest income was $989 million and $2.9 billion during 202itzerland and 2023, primarily due to an increase in prevailing rates.
+Consumer VoIP Connections were 2,736 in 2021, decreased to 2,311 in 2022, and further to 1,953 in 2023.
+Local currency fluctuations against the U.S. dollar negatively impacted revenue by $31.8 million, or 15%, in 2023, primarily from Argentina.
+For the year ended December 31, 2023, AT&T Inc. reported revenues at $122,428 million, operations and support expenses at $80,190 million, EBITDA at $42,238 million, depreciation and amortization at $18,777 million, and operating income at $23,461 million.
+At December 31, 2023 our net deferred tax liability balance was $665 million, including an $877 million valuation allowance primarily related to certain net realized and unrealized capital losses and certain state net operating losses.
+The non-GAAP income tax rate could be subject to change for a variety of reasons, including the rapidly evolving global tax environment, significant changes in our geographic earnings mix including due to acquisition activity, or other changes to our strategy or business operations.
+The operating segments include ALLDATA, which produces, sells and maintains diagnostic, repair, collision and shop management software used in the automotive repair industry.
+For Online-Hosted Service Games, which require an internet connection for all functionalities, the company recognizes revenue continuously as the service is provided. This recognition is based on the premise that the online hosting represents a distinct and singular performance obligation.
+Total intrinsic value of options exercised in millions was $41 in 2021, $28 in 2022, and $25 in 2023.
+The Internet Tax Freedom Act plays a significant role in shaping the tax obligations and operational landscape for Comcast's internet-related services.
+Asset management and administration fees vary with changes in the balances of client assets due to market fluctuations and client activity.
+ciltacabtagene autoleucel is indicated for the treatment of relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma in patients who have undergone 1-3 prior lines of therapy.
+In February 2023, we announced our planned exit from the Employer Group Commercial Medical Products business, which includes all fully insured, self-funded and Federal Employee Health Benefit medical plans, as well as associated wellness and rewards programs.
+Principal repayments of financing obligations for 2023 amounted to $271 million.
+U.S. dialysis revenue growth of 3.2% from an increase in average patient services revenue per treatment of $12.20.
+During fiscal year 2024, we expect to use our existing cash and cash equivalents, our marketable securities, and the cash generated by our operations to fund our capital investments of approximately $1.10 billion to $1.30 billion related to property and equipment.
+Increasing reliance on and investment in information technology infrastructure, security measures, and privacy capabilities are essential for companies managing customer's financial information due to rising risks of fraud and data security.
+Under the initial payroll support program under the CARES Act and PSP extensions we received support payments of grants, which included $4.5 billion of grants during the year ended December 31, 2021.
+Privately held debt and equity securities are valued using significant unobservable inputs or data in an inactive market and the valuation requires our judgment due to the absence of market prices and inherent lack of liquidity. In determining the estimated fair value for these investments, we utilize the most recent data available and apply valuation methods, including the market approach and option pricing models (OPM), adjusted to reflect the specific rights and preferences of the classes of securities we hold.
+FedEx Corporation was incorporated in Delaware on October 2, 1997 to serve as the parent holding company and provide strategic direction to the FedEx portfolio of companies.
+Professional Visualization We serve the Professional Visualization market by working closely with independent software vendors, or ISVs, to optimize their offerings for NVIDIA GPUs. Our GPU computing platform enhances productivity and introduces new capabilities for critical workflows in many fields, such as design and manufacturing and digital content creation.
+President Biden accepted the terms of the climate agreement on January 20, 2021, and the U.S. completed its reentry on February 19, 2021.
+Inventories, consisting of products available for sale, are primarily accounted for using the first-in first-out method.
+Our purpose is to unite caring with discovery to create medicines that make life better for people around the world.
+The Company allocates the transaction price to each performance obligation on a relative SSP basis. Judgment is required to determine the SSP for each distinct performance obligation. The Company determines SSP by considering its overall pricing objectives and market conditions. Significant pricing practices taken into consideration include the Company’s discounting practices, the size and volume of the Company’s transactions, the customer demographic, the geographic area where services are sold, price lists, the Company's go-to-market strategy, historical and current sales and contract prices.
+Item 8 in IBM’s 2023 Annual Report to Stockholders includes the Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, found on pages 44 to 121.
+As discussed in the report, Comcast modified the presentation of its segment operating results in 2023 to reflect a new segment structure.
+Net earnings declined modestly by $55 million to $14.7 billion due to the increase in earnings before income taxes, more than fully offset by the increase in the effective income tax rate discussed above.
+Changes in circumstance that may trigger a goodwill impairment assessment for one of our business units can include, among others, changes in the legal environment, addressable market, business strategy, development or business plans, reimbursement structure or rates, operating performance, future prospects, relationships with partners, interest rates and/or market value indications for the subject business.
+Ending unrecognized tax benefits | $ | 17,120 | | | $ | 15,593 | | $ | 14,550 |
+The Starbucks Experience is built on superior customer service, convenience, digital integration, and well-maintained stores that resonate with local communities, fostering high customer loyalty.
+The term 'Part IV hereof' in the document refers to the section that directly precedes the consolidated financial statements.
+Item 8 in Etsy, Inc.'s filings refers to 'Financial Statements and Supplementary Data,' including consolidated balance sheets, statements of operations, statements of comprehensive income (loss), statements of changes in stockholders' equity (deficit), and statements of cash flows.
+Many of Garmin's products feature location technology such as Global Positioning System (GPS).
+Item 3 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K refers to disclosures regarding legal proceedings, directing readers to Note 14 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8.
+The unrecognized deferred income tax liability related to indefinitely reinvested accumulated foreign earnings is estimated to be $206 million as of fiscal year 2023.
+losses were primarily from the following events: •2023: Hurricane Idalia, and other severe weather-related events in the U.S.
+Forward-looking statements may appear throughout this report, including the following sections: “Business” (Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-K), “Risk Factors” (Part I, Item 1A of this Form 10-K), and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” (Part II, Item 7 of this Form 10-K).
+These contingency plans include our Financial Contession and Recovery Plan, which provides monitoring, escalation, actions and routines designed to enable us to increase capital and/or liquidity, access funding sources and reduce risk through consideration of potential options that include asset sales, business sales, capital or debt issuances, and other risk reducing strategies at various levels of capital or liquidity depletion during a period of stress.
+As of June 30, 2023, commitments for convertible senior notes totaled $1,000.0 million and for the term loan totaled $742.5 million.
+The income tax provision was $74.2 million in the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to $54.7 million in the same period in 2022.
+The Company's effective income tax rates were stated as 22.5% for the year 2022, 18.8% for 2021, and 23.2% for 2020. These variations in tax rates were due to factors like state income taxes, non-deductible goodwill impairment charges, share-based payments, and the utilization of tax credits.
+During 2022 and 2023, our operating margin was impacted by increased wage rates. During 2022, our gross margin was impacted by higher air freight costs as a result of global supply chain disruption.
+Caterpillar Insurance Co. Ltd. is registered as a Class 2 (General Business) and Class B (Long-Term) insurer with the Bermuda Monetary Authority.
+With respect to Marketplace Sales, we generally recognize revenue, excluding delivery fees collected by the delivery partner, when control of the food is transferred to the delivery partner.
+Item 8 is titled 'Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.'
+Consolidated operating revenue for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, was reported as $5,265.2 million.
+The company defines a 'Connected Fitness Subscription' as a person, household, or commercial property, such as a hotel or residential building, who has either paid for a subscription to a Connected Fitness Product (a Connected Fitness Subscription with a successful credit card billing or with prepaid  subscription credits or waivers) or has paused their subscription for up to three months.
+Revenues were $307.4 billion, an increase of 9% year over year.
+In contrast, contributions from COVID-19 vaccinations reached their highest quarterly volume during the fourth quarter of 2023. During the first quarter of 2022, the Company saw high volumes of administration of COVID-19 vaccinations, and during the fourth quarter, there was an increase in COVID-19 vaccine administration from the prior quarter related to the bivalent COVID-19 booster.
+Garmin offers a full line-up of marine VHF radios and Automatic Identification System (AIS) transceivers with the latest feature sets including integrated GPS receivers for the communication needs of all types of mariners. Garmin radios are NMEA 2000 compatible and offer multi-station support, and monitor all AIS channels.
+Recruitment As the demand for global technical talent continues to be competitive, we have grown our technical workforce and have been successful in attracting top talent to NVIDIA. We have attracted strong talent globally with our differentiated hiring strategies for university, professional, executive and diverse recruits. The COVID-19 pandemic created expanded hiring opportunities in new geographies and provided increased  flexibility for employees to work from locations of their choice. Our workforce is about 80% technical and about 50% hold advanced degrees.
+Exposures are aggregated, monitored, and actively managed by our Global Credit Committee, comprising senior executives, including our Chief Financial Officer, our Chief Risk ejectedf Officer, our Chief Investment Officer, and our Treasurer.
+As of December 31, 2023, we had fixed lease payment obligations with $136 million payable within 12 months.
+The financial forecast indicated an estimated annual amortization expense for acquisition-related intangibles, with $2,145 million projected for the year 2025.
+Adjusted net income and net interest yield on average Card- Member loans are evaluated as components measuring the profitability of the company's Card-Member loan portfolio.
+Over time, as digital information increased, Iron Mountain adapted by focusing on a hybrid model of physical and digital media storage, expanding its services accordingly.
+Additionally, we are not involved in any environmental proceeding in which a governmental authority is a party, and such proceeding involves potential monetary sanctions that we reasonably believe will exceed an applied threshold of $1 million.
+ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS Refer to Note 15 – Contingencies of the Notes to Financial Statements (Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K) for information regarding legal proceedings in which we are involved.
+In 2023, the net interest revenue was $9,427 million.
+Credit loss is determined by comparing the present value of the expected future cash flows for the security to the amortized cost basis of the
+American Express was founded in 1850 as a joint stock association and were incorporated in 1965 as a New York corporation.
+Cash provided by operating activities during 2023 mostly consisted of $39.10 billion net income adjusted for certain non-cash items, such as $14.03 billion of share-based compensation expense and $11.18 billion of depreciation and amortization expense, as well as $3.29 billion of favorable changes in working capital. The increase in cash flows from operating activities during 2023 compared to 2022 was mostly due to an increase in cash collection from our customers driven by the increase in revenue, and a decrease in payments to our vendors.
+Aqua-Chem filed a lawsuit in Wisconsin seeking a declaratory judgment that the company is responsible for all liabilities and expenses not covered by insurance related to certain liability claims from before the sale of Aqua-Chem, in addition to a breach of contract judgment for costs incurred to date exceeding $9 million.
+The year-over-year decrease of $19.9 billion in net income/(loss) in 2022 includes the effect of special items, including the mark-to-market net loss on our Rivian investment and the impairment on our Argo investment.
+Pressures from private insurers and government payers often result in a reduction of the net product prices.
+CSB and CSPB are Texas-chartered savings banks regulated by the Federal Reserve, Texas Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending, CFPB, and FDIC. Trust Bank is a Nevada-chartered savings bank regulated by the Federal Reserve, Nevada Financial Institutions Division, CFPB, and FDIC.
+The Financial Statements and Supplementary Data are located on pages 44 through 121 of IBM’s 2023 Annual Report to Stockholders.
+Mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic investments complement our internal development and enhance our partnerships to align with Visa’s priorities.
+During the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company voluntarily changed its goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset annual impairment test date from September 30 to December 1. This voluntary change is preferable under the circumstances as it results in better alignment with the Company's strategic business planning and budgeting process.
+We believe it is more likely than not that we will generate sufficient taxable income to realize deferred tax assets, despite valuation allowances.
+We use raw materials that are subject to price volatility caused by weather, supply conditions, political and economic variables and other unpredictable factors. We may use futures, options and swap contracts to manage the volatility related to the above exposures.
+'Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules' includes the Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules as specified in the report.
+The auditing of Broadcom Inc.'s internal control over financial reporting as of October 29, 2023, was based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).
+Dealer Inventories – Represents dealer machine and engine inventories, excluding aftermarket parts.
+We opened 26 new warehouses, including three relocations, in 2023, and plan to open up to 28 additional new warehouses, including one relocation, in 2024.
+As of January 28, 2024, we held cash and cash equivalents of $2.2 billion.
+Total revenues decreased 1% to $27.1 billion in 2023, compared to 2022.
+Under the Company’s 2007 Amended and Restated Equity Incentive Compensation Plan (EIP), the compensation committee of the board of directors was authorized to grant up to 198 million shares of class A common stock to its employees and non-employee directors.
+Interest expense, net decreased $53.6 million in fiscal 2022 compared to the prior year, resulting from the refinancing of our debt in the fourth quarter of 2021, which resulted in prepayment penalties of $43.8 million and the acceleration of the expensing of $2.7 million of amortizable non-cash deferred financing costs. Higher interest income on investments more than offset interest expense on credit facility borrowings in the current year.
+In July 2022, the borrowing capacity under the back-up facilities expanded from $3.0 billion to $5.0 billion.
+By the end of 2023, 114 PSU shares are expected to vest, each with an expected fair value of $1,557.11 per share.
+The ACA specifies minimum medical loss ratios (MLRs) for Commercial and Medicare Insured products, specifies features required to be included in commercial benefit designs, limits commercial individual and small group rating and pricing practices, encourages additional competition, and includes regulations and processes that could delay or limit the Company’s ability to appropriately increase its health plan premium rates.
+The Company recognized $474 million of revenues and had obligations including a large liability for the guest loyalty program as of the end of 2023. This included performance obligations to Hilton Honors members for redeeming points along with licensing fees from a co-branded credit card arrangement. Auditors performed specific procedures to validate the clerical accuracy and adherence to accounting principles in the recognition of these revenues.
+Intuit has fostered diversity, equity, and inclusion by appointing a Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer since 2015, setting goals for increasing diversity in the workforce, establishing a Center of Excellence, hosting Employee Resource Groups, including DEI-related questions in surveys, and creating a Racial Equity Advancement Leadership team.
+The market price risk management policy manages how hedging instruments can be used to mitigate risk. These instruments are governed by certain rules set under the policy, aimed at quantifying and evaluating the market-based risks to strategize mitigations such as entering into hedging transactions.
+Veklury product sales decreased by 44% to $2.2 billion in 2023, compared to 2022.
+We serve our guests via our e-commerce websites, other country and region-specific websites, digital marketplaces, and mobile apps. E-commerce net revenue includes our buy online pick-up in store, back-back room, and ship from store omni-channel retailing capabilities.
+Visa's rule (and a similar Mastercard rule) that if an ATM operator chooses to charge consumers an access fee for a Visa or Plus transaction, that fee cannot be greater than the access fee charged for transactions on other networks.
+For the year ending on December 31, 2021, Delta Air Lines recorded a special profit sharing expense of $108 million. This expense was based on the adjusted pre-tax profits earned during the second half of that year and was intended to recognize the extraordinary efforts of its employees through the pandemic.
+The section of the document, indicated as Item 8, specifically includes Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
+The objective of the Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is to provide an analysis of the company’s Financial Condition, Cash Flows and Results of Operations from management's perspective.
+Point of Service, or POS, plans allow members to choose, at the time medical services are needed, to seek care from a provider within the plan's network or outside the network. POS plans combine the advantages of HMO plans with the flexibility of PPO plans.
+Net earnings attributable to Hasbro, Inc. declined in 2022 to $203.5 million, compared to $428.7 million in 2021.
+In 2023, total sales and trading revenue for Global Markets amounted to $17,376 million.
+See Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of this Annual Report for a description of legal proceedings.
+In 2023, worldwide sales to customers increased by 6.5% compared to the previous year, rising from $79,990 million in 2022 to $85,159 million.
+Theatrical revenue increased in 2022 primarily due to higher revenue from releases in our 2022 slate compared to releases in our 2021 slate, including F9.
+See’s Candy Shops, Incorporated ("See’s") produces boxed chocolates and other confectionery products with an emphasis on quality and distinctiveness in two large kitchens in Los Angeles and South San Francisco and a facility in Burlingame, California. See’s operates approximately 250 retail and volume saving stores located mainly in California and other Western states, as well as over 115 seasonal locations. See’s revenues are highly seasonal with approximately half of its annual revenues earned in the fourth quarter.
+Current portion of long-term debt increased to $1,608 million at October 29, 2023 from $440 million at October 30, 2022, primarily due to certain debt instruments becoming due within the next twelve months.
+The 2021 credit facility is available for working capital, capital expenditures and other corporate purposes, including acquisitions and share repurchases.
+Infrastructure software's operating income rose by $420 million from $5,219 million in fiscal year 2022 to $5,639 million in fiscal year 2023.
+As part of the investment, we are obligated to develop certain gaming and non-gaming investment projects by December 2032 and dedicate resources to, among others, the attraction of international visitors, conventions and exhibitions, entertainment shows, sporting events, culture and art, health and wellness, and themed attractions, as well as support Macao's position as a city of gastronomy and increase community and maritime tourism.
+FedEx allocates the net operating costs of the FedEx Services segment to other segments using specific metrics like relative revenue or estimated services provided to approximate the net cost of functions offered.
+As a large BHC, JPMorgan Chase is subject to supervisory stress testing under the Federal Reserve's annual Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR) framework, requiring the conduct of annual company-run stress tests, submission of an annual capital plan, and filing an annual CCAR submission on April 5, 2024.
+Operating profit as a percentage of sales in 2022 and 2021 was 2.78% and 2.52% respectively.
+Palantir Cloud subscriptions grant customers the right to access the software functionality in a hosted environment controlled by Palantir and are also sold together with stand-ready O&M services. Revenue associated with Palantir Cloud subscriptions is generally recognized over the contract term on a ratable basis, which is consistent with the transfer of control of the Palantir Cloud services to the customer.
+Refinery segment operating revenue decreased by 29% in 2023 compared to 2022.
+A recent example of this was the September 2023 premier of the television series, Power Rangers Cosmic Fury season 30, released on the Netflix streaming platform.
+We consider operational risk to be the risk of loss due to, among other things, inadequate or failed processes, people or information systems, or impacts from the external environment, including failures to comply with laws and regulations as well as impacts from relationships with third parties.
+Item 3—Legal Proceedings See discussion of Legal Proceedings in Note 10 to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 of this Report.
+The information required by Item 8 is included in Item 15(a) of the Annual Report.
+At December 31, 2023, the company has federal net operating loss carryforwards of $109.6 million, of which $88.7 million is expected to be realized to reduce future federal taxable income.
+The warranty term for EV Chargers is 1 to 5 years depending on the product.
+Net deferred tax liabilities for the company on December 31, 2023 were listed as $58,583.
+As of September 30, 2023, the Company had approximately 161,000 full-time equivalent employees.
+in 2022 compared to $7.11 in 2021, an increase of $0.85, or 12.0%.
+The fair value hierarchy described includes three levels of inputs: Level 1 uses unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities, Level 2 uses inputs that are directly or indirectly observable, and Level 3 involves unobservable inputs significant to the fair value determination supported by minimal market activity.
+In international markets, Starbucks invests in technology and partnerships to boost digital adoption, providing more convenience and enhancing the customer experience.
+The program allows paid members to earn points on purchases that can be redeemed for rewards including discounts or coupons. When loyalty program members purchase a product, the transaction price is allocated between the product and loyalty points earned based on relative stand-alone selling prices and expected point redemption. The portion allocated to loyalty points is recorded as deferred revenue and recognized as revenue upon redemption or expiration. Estimates such as the retail price per point and breakage are used to record the deferred revenue for loyalty points.
+Linzess (linaclotide) is a once-daily guanylate cyclase-C agonist used in adults to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS‑C) and chronic idiopathic constipation.
+The GDPR imposes a comprehensive data protection regime with the potential for regulatory fines as much as up to the greater of 4% of worldwide turnover or €20 million.
+Note 13 in the Annual Report on Form 10-K includes information regarding commitments and contingencies associated with legal proceedings.
+'Acquired brands' refers to brands acquired during the past 12 months. Typically, the Company has not reported unit case volume or recognized concentrate sales volume related to acquired brands in periods prior to the closing of a transaction. Therefore, the unit case volume and concentrate sales volume related to an acquired brand are incremental to prior year volume.
+At the end of fiscal 2022, a total of 315 of our stores, or 13.6% of our total store count, were located in Canada and Mexico.
+We are subject to various U.S. federal and state laws pertaining to health care 'fraud and abuse,' including anti-kickback laws and false claim laws.
+The fair value of U.S. wireless licenses is assessed using a discounted cash flow model (the Greenfield Approach) and a qualitative corroborative market approach based on auction prices, depending on auction activity.
+For a discussion of legal and other proceedings in which we are involved, see Note 13 - Commitments and Contingencies in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
+Net cash provided by operating activities decreased by $1.47 billion to $13.26 billion during the year ended December 31, 2023 from $14.72 billion during the year ended December 31, 2022.
+Fiscal Year Highlights The Company’s total net sales were $383.3 billion and net income was $97.0 billion during 2023. The Company’s total net sales decreased 3% or $11.0 billion during 2023 compared to 2022. The weakness in foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar accounted for more than the entire year-over-year decrease in total net sales, which consisted primarily of lower net sales of Mac and iPhone, partially offset by higher net sales of Services.
+The auditing firm expressed an opinion that Alphabet Inc.'s consolidated financial statements presented fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the company as of December 31, 2022 and 2023, and the results of operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2023, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
+Online sales represented 14.2% of net sales in fiscal 2022.
+Information on legal proceedings is conveyed by incorporating it by reference from 'Note 13 — Commitments and Contingencies — Litigation and Other Legal Matters' within the consolidated financial statements.
+In November 2023, the FDIC approved a final special assessment to recover losses incurred by the DIF to protect uninsured depositors due to the March 2023 closures of two banks. The pre-tax impact of the final rule was $172 million.
+The Macao government announced gross gaming revenue increased approximately 333.8% and decreased approximately 37.4%, during the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to 2022 and 2019, respectively.
+The pre-tax restructuring charge of approximately $0.5 billion in the fiscal year 2023, of which $449 million was recorded in Restructuring and $30 million was recorded in Cost of products sold on the Consolidated Statement of Earnings, included the termination of partnered and non-partnered program costs and asset impairments.
+The main drivers of changes in SG&A as a percentage of net sales are overhead and marketing cost savings, reinvestments (for example, increased advertising), inflation, foreign exchange fluctuations and scale impacts.
+In April 2023, we also accepted the December 2022 put option notice from the AT&T pension trust and repurchased the remaining 213 million Mobility preferred interests for a purchase price, including accrued and unpaid distributions, of $5,414.
+We generate revenue primarily from marketplace activities, including transaction (inclusive of offsite advertising), payments processing, and listing fees, as well as from optional seller services, which include on-site advertising and shipping labels.
+Our capabilities differ by market and include:  •Buy online pick-up in store - guests can purchase our products via our website or digital app and then collect that product from a retail location;  •Ship from store – we are able to fulfill e-commerce orders by accessing inventory at both our distribution centers and at our retail locations, expanding the pool of accessible inventory; •One inventory pool – we are able to view and allocate
+Peloton Interactive, Inc. is the largest interactive fitness platform in the world, pioneering connected, technology-enabled fitness with the creation of its interactive fitness equipment and the streaming of immersive, instructor-led boutique classes to its members anytime, anywhere.
+Companies with which we have strategic partnerships in some areas may be competitors in other areas.
+Interest Income and Other, Net   | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 Interest income | $ | 470 | | | $ | 61 | | $ | 41
+We generally do not utilize derivative products, such as interest rate swaps, to manage interest rate risks and we do not attempt to match maturities of assets and liabilities.
+At the time of our previous quantitative assessment in 2022, which was pursuant to our practice of performing quantitative assessments of cable franchise rights approximately once every four years.
+The total compensation and benefits costs recognized in expense for the year ended December 31, 2023, amounted to $292 million. This included expenses across various categories such as Investor Services and Advisor Services.
+Revenue grew by 7.1% in 2023 compared to 2022.
+The consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes are listed in Part IV, Item 15(a)(1) and are included elsewhere in the Annual Report on Form 10-K.
+In 2006, AT&T acquired ILEC BellSouth Corporation.
+Stored value cards and loyalty program at October 2, 2022 showed a balance of approximately $1.503 billion.
+Net income for 2021 was $7.8 billion, and it increased to $10.1 billion by 2023, reflecting a growth of $2.3 billion over two years.
+Company Adjusted EBIT Margin is derived by dividing the Company adjusted EBIT by Company revenue, which is a non-GAAP measure useful for evaluating the company's operating results.
+As of March 31, 2023, Electronic Arts Inc. reported total liabilities and stockholders’ equity amounting to $13,459 million.
+Insurance/Self-insurance Liabilities Claims for employee health-care benefits, workers’ compensation, general liability, property damage, directors’ and officers’ liability, vehicle liability, inventory loss, and other exposures are funded predominantly through self-insurance. Insurance coverage is maintained for certain risks to seek to limit exposures arising from very large losses. We use various risk management mechanisms, including a  wholly-owned captive insurance subsidiary, and participate in a reinsurance program.
+Our annual worldwide ARPU in 2023, which represents the sum of quarterly ARPU during such period, was $44.60, an increase of 13% from 2022.
+Our principal methods of competition are: technology innovation; performance; price; quality; brand; our breadth of capabilities, products and services; talent; client relationships and trust; the ability to deliver business value to clients.
+The revenue from Electronic Games' football franchise, which includes perennially successful offerings like FIFA Ultimate T 2023.
+The requisite service period for both employee stock options and RSUs is generally four years from the grant date.
+Bermuda domiciled subsidiaries must prepare and file with the BMA, audited annual statutory financial statements and audited annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (U.S. GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), or any such other generally accepted accounting principles as the BMA may recognize. The U.S. GAAP audited financial statements are made public by the BMA.
+Pharmacy revenues, including LTC sales and sales in pharmacies within Target and other retail stores, constituted 78.9% of the Pharmacy & Consumer Wellness segment's revenues in 2023.
+Voluntary cancellations generally become effective at the end of the prepaid membership period. Involuntary cancellations, as a result of a failed method of payment, become effective immediately.
+GameStop generated $1.68 billion in aggregate gross proceeds from sales under the ATM Transactions during fiscal 2021.
+Our valuation allowances are primarily related to U.S. capital loss carryforwards and various foreign jurisdictions’ net operating loss carryforwards and other deferred tax assets.
+At December 31, 2023, total assets were approximately $3.2 trillion, up $128.8 billion from December 31, 2022, primarily due to higher cash and cash equivalents.
+If we determine that a loss is reasonably possible and the loss or range of loss can be estimated, we disclose the possible loss in Note 10 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
+The total unrealized losses on U.S. Treasury securities amounted to $134 million.
+Specifically, for our main U.S. Excess/Umbrella portfolios, a five percentage point change in the tail factor could result in a change of approximately $0.7 billion, either positive or negative, for the projected net loss and loss expense reserves.
+Internationally, Botox Cosmetic net revenues increased by 10% in 2023, primarily driven by recovery from COVID-19 in China and increased consumer demand across other key international markets.
+In December 2023, the PRA issued near final market risk rules for the U.K. which are expected to be effective from July 1, 2025.
+Under the expected present value technique, increasing the profit element and risk premium input by 100 basis points would result in a $1.2 million increase to the liability. Decreasing the profit element and risk premium by 100 basis points would result in a $1.2 million reduction of the liability.
+The FCC or other regulatory authorities may adopt new or different regulations for MVNOs and/or mobile broadband providers in the future, which could adversely affect our wireless phone service offering or our business generally.
+Increases at our Macao operations were primarily driven by increases of $57 million in ferry operations due to the resumption of ferry services in January 2023, $31 million in entertainment revenue, $16 million in limo revenue, $5 million in retail revenue, $4 million in convention revenue and $14 million in other operating revenues (e.g., Eiffel Tower, spa, and gondola rides).
+Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities was $46,752 million in 2022 and increased to $84,946 million in 2023.
+The following table summarizes AbbVie's estimated material contractual obligations as of December 31, 2023, which includes long-term debt, both current and long-term portions, totaling $59,245 million.
+Cash used in financing activities in fiscal 2022 was primarily attributable to settlement of stock-based awards.
+Technology and infrastructure costs include payroll and related expenses for employees involved in the research and development of new and existing products and services, development, design, and maintenance of our stores, curation and display of products and services made available in our online stores, and infrastructure costs.
+However, any projections of future cash needs and cash flows are subject to substantial uncertainty.
+We continue to monitor external factors like supply chain disruptions and work to minimize these challenges to meet customer demand, while assessing the environment for any additional actions needed.
+The HP GreenValley edge-to-cloud platform is used for software-defined disaggregated storage services that include HPE GreenLake for Block Storage and HPE GreenLake for File Storage, and it provides unified cloud-based management to simplify how customers manage storage.
+•Server products and cloud services revenue increased $12.6 billion or 19% driven by Azure and other cloud services.
+In February 2023, we announced a 10% increase in our quarterly cash dividend to $2.09 per share.
+Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income attributable to common stock by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period.
+In March 2023, the Board of Directors sanctioned a restructuring plan concentrated on investment prioritization towards significant growth prospects and the optimization of the company's real estate assets. This includes substantial organizational changes such as reductions in office space and workforce.
+Item 8 is typically used to refer to 'Financial Statements and Supplementary Data' in formal financial categorization.
+As of January 28, 2024, we have invested a total of $44.8 million(1) towards this goal.
+On July 12, 2022, the company announced that they are exiting all owned-manufacturing operations and expanding their current relationship with Taiwanese manufacturer, Rexon Industrial Corp.
+In general, with variations by country, our warehouses accept certain credit cards, including Costco co-branded cards, debit cards, cash and checks, Executive member 2% reward certificates, co-brand cardholder rebates, and our proprietary stored-value card (shop card).
+Insurance Medical Membership at December 31, 2020 for Florida includes Individual Medicare Advantage (851.3 thousand), Group Medicare Advantage (9.1 thousand), Medicare stand-alone PDP (131.9 thousand), Medicare Supplement (17.5 thousand), State-based contracts and Other (656.6 thousand), Fully-insured commercial Group (73.8 thousand), ASO (24.5 thousand), totaling 1,764.7 thousand members.
+The company uses an estimated future cash flow approach that requires significant judgment with respect to future volume, revenue and expense growth rates, changes in working capital use, and the selection of an appropriate discount rate.
+Results on a constant currency basis, as presented, are not comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies and are not a measure of performance presented in accordance with GAAP but provide insight by excluding the effects of foreign currency exchange fluctuations.
+Manufacturing | $ | 11,445 | | | $ | 11,177 | | $ | 9,841 | | | 2.4 | % | 13.6 | %
+In 2023, a total of 898 theatres were operated. The average number of screens per theatre was calculated to be 11.1.
+The company has pioneered many important innovations in the theatrical exhibition industry, such as multiplex theatres in the 1960s, the North American stadium-seated Megaplex theatre format in the 1990s, plush powered recliner seating, and the launch of the U.S. subscription loyalty tier, AMC Stubs® A-List.
+The PowerUp Rewards membership totals include 5.6 million paying pro members.
+We use comparable sales as a metric to evaluate the performance of our business. Refer to the Comparable Sales and Sales Per Square Foot section of this management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations for further information.
+SM&A expenses were $2,436.5 million in 2023, showing a 9% increase from $2,236.0 million in 2022, primarily driven by increased corporate expenses including a 12.2% rise in advertising expenses in North America.
+Net cash flows provided by investing activities was $117.6 million in 2023.
+The total revenue for 2023 was reported as $371,620 million.
+The description of legal proceedings in Item 3 of the report is not direct but instead provided by reference to the "Contingencies" section in Note 15 of the consolidated financial statements.
+Due to a broad-based slowdown in product demand during 2023, Enphase Energy conducted a restructuring plan to reduce operating costs and realign its manufacturing operations, which included workforce reductions and ceasing operations at certain manufacturing locations.
+The Coca-Cola system works every day to produce high-quality, safe and refreshing beverages for consumers around the world. It has rigorous product and ingredient safety and quality standards designed to ensure the safety and quality of each of its products, and drives innovation that provides new beverage options satisfying consumers’ evolving needs and preferences.
+The net loss before income taxes showed a decrease of 59.8%, with amounts changing from $711.1 in 2022 to $286.0 in 2023.
+While Item 8 discusses financial statements and supplementary data, the actual consolidated financial statements and notes are included elsewhere in the Annual Report on Form 10-K.
+As of October 31, 2023, the company's unconditional purchase obligations totaled $1.6 billion.
+We make available free of charge on the Investor Relations section of our corporate website all of the reports we file with or furnish to the SEC as soon as reasonably practicable, after the reports are filed or furnished.
+For the year ended December 31, 2023, matching contributions for the 401(k) Plan totaled approximately $13,821.
+We expect organic service revenue growth in 2024 to benefit from our new and existing digital offerings and ALM, as well as our traditional services.
+Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting: A company's internal control over financial reporting...includes those policies and procedures that: (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that...accurately and fairly reflect the transactions...; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary...; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets...
+Chubb's exposure to molestation claims principally arises out of liabilities acquired when it purchased CIGNA's P&C business in 1999 and Chubb Corp in 2016.
+As indicated in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting, management’s assessment of and conclusion on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting did not include the internal controls of the acquisition of certain assets that provide additional manufacturing capacity from Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing, Inc. on May 31, 2023, which is included in the 2023 consolidated financial statements of the Company and constituted 1.4% of total assets as of December 31, 2023.
+Everyday low cost ("EDLC") is Walmart's commitment to control expenses so that cost savings can be passed along to customers.
+Intelligent Edge earnings from operations as a percentage of net revenue increased 12.4 percentage points primarily due to decreases in cost of products and services as a percentage of net revenue and operating expenses as a percentage of net revenue.
+For 2023, Delta Air Lines rewarded its employees with $1.4 billion in profit sharing payments.
+The adjusted operating loss decreased by $295 million, or 18.3%, in 2023 compared to 2022. This decrease was primarily driven by decreased operating expenses associated with the termination of certain transformation initiatives.
+In 2023, we continued to invest in our colleagues, building on a wide range of learning and development opportunities and enhancing our competitive benefits in key areas including holistic health and wellness, total compensation and flexibility. We conduct an annual Colleague Experience Survey to better understand our colleagues’ needs and overall experience at American Express.
+The Insurance segment benefits expense included $872 million of favorable prior-period medical claims reserve development in the 2023 period and $415 million of favorable prior-period medical claims reserve development in the 2022 period.
+Schwab's trading revenue decreased by 12% from 2022 to 2023.
+A 10% appreciation of the U.S. Dollar from the December 31, 2023 market rates would increase the unrealized value of the Company’s forward contracts by $0.1 billion.
+Key factors in AutoZone's store location decisions include future profitability, demographic profiles, vehicle types, customer trends, competition, and real estate costs, influencing where and when to establish new stores.
+The Company recognized impairment charges for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, primarily consisting of impairment loss of $57.6 million related to Connected Fitness assets, $21.3 million related to manufacturing equipment, $19.0 million related to Peloton Output Park and $15.9 million related to acquired technology. These impairment charges reduced the carrying value of these asset groups from $222.9 million to $109.1 million.
+Ms. Reynolds has served as Vice President, Worldwide Controller, and Principal Accounting Officer since April 2007.
+The Company recorded an income tax expense of $91,389 for the year ended December 31, 2022, with an effective tax rate of approximately 9%.
+Qulipta (atogepant) is a calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonist indicated for the preventive treatment of episodic and chronic migraine in adults. Qulipta is commercialized in the United States and Canada and is approved in the European Union under the brand name Aquipta.
+The total operating cost reported for 2023 was $339,264 million.
+These assets are not amortized but are evaluated annually for impairment.
+A high proportion of relatively fixed structural costs, so that small changes in wholesale unit volumes can significantly affect overall profitability.
+OPM regulations require that community-rated FEHB plans meet a FEHB program-specific minimum MLR by plan code and market. Managing to these rules is complicated by the simultaneous application of the minimum MLR standards and associated premium rebate requirements of the ACA.
+In 2023, the constant currency revenue for the United States was reported as $146,286 million.
+The 1999 Repurchase Program was announced to repurchase common shares to reduce dilution from employee stock options and long-term incentive plans, with purchases limited to proceeds from stock option exercises and related tax benefits.
+In December 2023 and December 2022, AT&T declared a quarterly preferred dividend of $36. In December 2023 and December 2022, AT&T declared a quarterly common dividend of $0.2775 per share of common stock.
+A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
+In fiscal 2022, we announced our Reinvention Plan in the U.S. market to increase efficiency while elevating the partner and customer experience.
+Ford Blue's full year 2022 EBIT was $6.8 billion, an increase of $3.6 billion from 2021. The EBIT improvement was driven by higher net pricing and higher wholesales, offset partially by inflationary increases on commodity, material, and freight costs, higher warranty costs, higher structural costs, and weaker currencies.
+A stronger U.S. dollar negatively impacted net sales by $339 million in fiscal 2022.
+In 2022, there was a net increase in cash and cash equivalents of $2,300 million.
+Hershey Trust Company, as trustee for the trust established by Milton S. and Catherine S. Hershey that has as its sole beneficiary Milton Hershey School, maintains voting control over The Hershey Company.
+The Chief Executive etc. does not manage segment results or allocate resources to segments when considering these costs and they are therefore excluded from our definition of segment income.
+In 2022 and 2023, U.S. dialysis experienced increases in clinical labor wage rates, which includes contract labor, of approximately 1.3% and 7.4%, respectively.
+Net cash used in financing activities | $ | (689) | | $ | (2,430)
+In 2023, Bank of America's total loans and leases charged off amounted to $4,817 million. This charge-off includes various categories such as Residential mortgage, Home equity, Credit card, Direct/Indirect consumer, Other consumer, U.S. commercial, Non-U.S. commercial, Commercial real estate, and Commercial lease financing.
+Garmin has implemented multiple environmental management systems and achieved certification to the ISO 14001 standard for Environmental Management at facilities in the U.S., U.K., Taiwan, Poland, and China.
+Our associates spend 7 years at our Company, which is a testament to our commitment to their growth, well-being, and our culture.
+Comprehensive loss attributable to AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. was $1,335.9 million in 2023.
+Item 8 in the financial document is titled 'Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.'
+The holding amounts of fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps, including the cumulative adjustments for fair value hedging, were specifically quantified as $1,060 million on October 1, 2023, with a hedging adjustment of $(40.0) million, and as $1,047.7 million on October 2, 2022, with a hedging adjustment of $(52.3) million.
+For the year ended December 31, 2021, 341 thousand options were granted at Hilton with a weighted average exercise price per share of $146.18.
+Net cash flows from operating activities | | 49,196 |
+–an increase in other costs of $15.3 million primarily due to an increase in repairs and maintenance costs, depreciation, and technology costs, partially offset by a decrease in professional fees;
+The worldwide effective income tax rate from continuing operations was 11.5% in 2023.
+As of December 31, 2023, the Company operated 204 centers across 25 states, which provided care for approximately 270,000 patients. These centers include the Company’s Oak Street Health business, which operates retail-like, community-based centers that provide medical primary care services.
+The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) is intended to help the reader understand the results of operations and financial condition of Equifax Inc.
+The Company uses a variety of techniques designed to help encourage appropriate utilization of medical services ("utilization") and maintain affordability of quality coverage. These techniques include creating risk sharing arrangements that align economic incentives with providers, the development and implementation of guidelines for the appropriate utilization and the provision of data to providers to enable them to improve health care quality.
+Our effective tax rate in the future will depend upon the proportion between the following items and income before provision for income taxes: U.S. tax benefits from foreign-derived intangible income, tax effects from share-based compensation, research tax credit, tax effects from capital losses not expected to be utilized, restructurings, settlement of tax contingency items, tax effects of changes in our business, and the effects of changes in tax law.
+During the year ended December 31, 2023, warrant holders exercised warrants to purchase 7.1 million shares of Class A common stock. The warrants were exercised on a cashless basis resulting in the issuance of 5.6 million shares of Class A common stock.
+Item 8 is titled Financial Statements and Supplementary Data in the financial document.
+•an increase in costs related to our operating channels of $319.1 million, comprised of: –an increase in employee costs of $145.1 million primarily due to increased salaries and wages expense, incentive compensation, and benefit costs for retail employees, primarily from the growth in our business and increased wage rates; –an increase in other operating costs of $67.7 million primarily due to increased depreciation costs, technology costs, and repairs and maintenance costs;  –an increase in variable costs of $66.8 million primarily due to increased credit card fees, distribution costs, and packaging cost...
+Starbucks Card and the Rewards program offer a convenient payment solution and incentives to increase store visits and customer loyalty through various benefits linked to reward points gathered.
+The company employs outsourced and contract manufacturers around the world to manufacture products designed by the company, creating cost efficiencies and flexible manufacturing processes. It also manufactures some finished products directly from components sourced globally, using methodologies like building products to order and configuring products to order to optimize manufacturing and logistics efficiencies.
+We disclose material non-public information through one or more of the following channels: our investor relations website (http://corporate.lululemon.com/investors), the social media channels identified on our investor relations website, press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, and webcasts.
+After-tax earnings of real estate brokerage decreased $87 million (87.0%) in 2023 compared to 2022. The decrease reflected lower brokerage services revenues and margins, primarily due to a 19% reduction in closed brokerage transaction volumes, as well as lower mortgage services revenues and margins from a 28% decrease in closed transaction volumes. These declines were attributable to the impact of rising interest rates and lower existing home sales.
+For unrealized losses determined to be the result of market conditions or industry-related events, the Company determines whether it intends to sell the debt security or if it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the debt security prior to the anticipated recovery of the debt security’s amortized cost basis. If either case is true, the Company recognizes a non-credit related impairment, and the cost basis or carrying amount of the debt security is written down to fair value.
+Our organizational documents contain provisions that may have the effect of discouraging, delaying or preventing a change of control of, or unsolicited acquisition proposals for, ICE. These provisions make a change of control less likely, which may be contrary to the desires of certain of our stock's organizationholders.
+The entire amount of a booking is reflected in GBV during the quarter in which booking occurs, whether the guest pays the entire amount of the booking upfront or elects to use our Pay Less Upfront program.
+Our fiscal year ends on the Sunday closest to September 30.
+Business operations at gaming facilities are subject to the licensing and regulatory control of the local regulatory agency responsible for gaming licenses and operations in those jurisdictions.
+The risk-free interest rate used in the Black-Scholes model for SOSARs granted in 2023 was 4.1%.
+Epkinly (epcoritimab) is a product used to treat adults with certain types of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) and high-grade B-cell lymphoma that has recurred or that does not respond to previous treatment after receiving two or more treatments. Epkinly is administered as a subcutaneous injection.
+In 2022, we recorded a goodwill impairment charge for Vitacost.com totaling $160 million. The talent and capabilities gained through the merger with Vitacost in 2014 have been key to advancing Kroger’s digital platform and growing our digital business to more than $10 billion in annual sales. As our digital strategy has evolved, our primary focus looking forward will be to effectively utilize our Pickup and Delivery capabilities. This reprioritization resulted in reduced long-term profitability expectations and a decline in the market value for one underlying channel of business and led to the impairment charge. Vitacost.com will continue to operate as an online platform providing great value natural, organic, and eco-friendly products for customers.
+ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA. The information required by this item is included in Item 15(a) of this Annual Report.
+Using these constant rates, total revenue and advertising revenue would have been $374 million and $379 million lower than actual total revenue and advertising revenue, respectively, for the full year 2023.
+Depreciation and amortization totaled $4,856 as recorded in the financial statements.
+Interest income increased $769 million, or 259%, in the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2022. This increase was primarily due to higher interest earned on our cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments in the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to the prior year due to rising interest rates and our increasing portfolio balance.
+Before her current role, Ms. O'Brien served as Senior Vice President and Deputy Chief Risk Officer from January 2022 to March 2023, and from 2016 to 2021 was Division President, North America Personal Risk Services.
+Furthermore, the outcome of these matters could materially adversely affect our business, results of operations, and financial condition.
+The consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes are included elsewhere in the Annual Report on Form 10-K.
+In October 2022, the FDIC adopted a restoration plan that includes an increase in deposit insurance assessments across the industry of two basis points (bps).
+Technology and communications expenses increased by $51 million in 2023 from 2022, primarily due to $40 million related to Black Knight and increased hardware and software support costs, partially offset by a decrease in license expense.
+The current portion of operating lease liabilities for the year ending January 28, 2023, is valued at $1,449.6 million.
+As of December 31, 2023, the total cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and marketable securities were reported to be $86,780 million.
+These independent power projects sell power generated primarily from wind, solar, geothermal and hydro sources under long-term contracts.
+Data and Analytics revenues increased 69% in 2023 from 2022 primarily due to $63 million of revenue from Black Knight following the completion of our acquisition in September 2023.
+We sell our products through NIKE Direct operations, which is comprised of both NIKE-owned retail stores and sales through our digital platforms (also referred to as 'NIKE Brand Digital'), to wholesale accounts and to a mix of independent distributors, licensees and sales representatives in nearly all countries around the world.
+In the head-to-head Phase 4 IMMpulse study, significantly more patients achieved co-primary endpoints with Skyrizi versus Otezla and was well-tolerated with no new safety signals identified.
+Marina Bay Sands is an iconic, architecturally significant Integrated Resort with meaningful scale and visitation. Due to its distinctive design, multitude of amenities and customer experiences shared on social media, and a prominent position as part of the Singapore skyline, Marina Bay Sands is recognized throughout Asia and globally.
+The products and services under the AARP Program include supplemental Medicare benefits, hospital indemnity insurance, including insurance for individuals between 50 to 64 years of age, and other related products.
+Under Item 8 Financial Statements and Supplementary Data is discussed which includes a variety of financial reporting.
+In 2023, we incurred a pre-tax, noncash MTM gain of $650 million ($493 million, net of tax), related to the year-end actuarial adjustments of pension and postretirement healthcare plans’ assets and liabilities. In 2022, we incurred a pre-tax, noncash MTM loss of $1.6 billion ($1.2 billion, net of tax), which includes a net loss of $1.3 billion ($1.0 billion, net of tax) related to the year-end actuarial adjustments of pension and postretirement healthcare plans’ assets and liabilities.
+Impairment tests for indefinite-lived intangible assets need to be performed at least annually, or more often if certain events or circumstances suggest potential impairment.
+In 2023, Impairment of goodwill of $1,191.2 million, or 23.8% of net revenues represents non-cash impairment charges of $960.0 million associated with the Company's Family Brands reporting unit recorded during the fourth quarter of 2023, reflecting a reduced long-term forecast due to lower profitability of PJ MASKS, and a change in outlook for the Company's owned and operated production efforts that shifted the Entertainment strategy to an asset lite and partner led model.
+In the fiscal year 2023, the Company initiated a restructuring program of its Orthopaedics franchise within the MedTech segment to streamline operations by exiting certain markets, product lines and distribution network arrangements. The pre-tax restructuring expense of $0.3 billion in the fiscal year 2023, of which $40 million was recorded in Restructuring and $279 million was recorded in Cost of products sold on the Consolidated Statement of Earnings, primarily included inventory and instrument charges related to market and product exits.
+These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “plan,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions.
+Revenues, profits and losses and total assets are shown in our Consolidated Financial Statements set forth in Item 8 below.
+All new managers in the Company are entered into a three-month immersive learning program and all new executives come together for an upskilling and targeted development program designed around the GM leadership profile.
+The projected future benefit payments for the Company's retirement plans are $1,481 million in 2024 and $1,473 million in 2025.
+Participation in the Medicare ESRD program requires that dialysis services at an outpatient dialysis center be under the general supervision of a medical director who is usually a board certified nephrologist. Medical directors enter into written contracts that specify their duties and fix their compensation, reflecting their professional qualifications, responsibilities, and effort required.
+The Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, our Financial Statements, the accompanying Notes to the Financial Statements, and the Financial Statement Schedule that are filed as part of this Report are listed under “Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules” and are set forth beginning on page 105 immediately following the signature pages of this Report.
+During fiscal 2022, we opened two new stores in the U.S.
+The board of directors regularly engages with management to facilitate a system of reporting designed to monitor human capital management initiatives as part of the overarching framework guiding workforce management.
+Operating revenues from agricultural products increased 12.6% to $5.7 billion in 2022 compared to 2021.
+Options exercisable as of May 31, 2023 were 44.7 million with a weighted average option price of $79.95 per share, and the aggregate intrinsic value for options outstanding and exercisable as of May 31, 2023 was $1,380 million and $1,307 million respectively.
+ •Operating income increased $321 million, or 2%, to $18.1 billion versus year ago due to the increase in net sales, partially offset by a modest decrease in operating margin.
+The Firmwide Capital Committee, co-chaired by the head of Credit Risk and a co-head of the Global Financing Group, provides approval and oversight of debt-related transactions, including principal commitments of our capital, aiming to ensure that business, reputational, and suitability standards for underwritings and capital commitments are maintained on a global basis.
+Long-term investments, other than investments made through the Company’s Impact Investment Fund, with original maturities of greater than twelve months but less than 37 months, are classified as available-for-sale and are reported at fair value using the specific identification method. Unrealized gains and losses are primarily excluded from earnings and reported as a component of other comprehensive income (loss), net of related tax (expense) benefit.
+DOJ Opioid Civil Litigation: A civil complaint pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware has been filed by the U.S. Department of Justice (the 'DOJ') against the Company, in which the DOJ alleges violations of the Controlled Substances Act related to nationwide distribution and dispensing of opioids.
+Of the $16.4 billion in 2023, $14.3 billion or 33% of gross product sales was related to rebates and chargebacks.
+The consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes are listed in Part IV, Item 15(a)(1) of the Annual Report on Form 10-K.
+By calendar 2025, FedEx plans for 50% of FedEx Express global pickup-and-delivery vehicle purchases to be electric, rising to 100% of all purchases by calendar 2030.
+ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Information regarding our executive compensation required by this item will be contained in our 2023 Proxy Statement under the captions “Executive Compensation”, “Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation”, “Director Compensation” and “Compensation Committee Report,” and is hereby incorporated by reference.
+IBM's 2023 Annual Report to Stockholders includes their financial statements and supplementary data, which span from pages 44 to 121 and are incorporated by reference in the Form 10-K. Additionally, the financial statement schedule can be found on page S-1 of the same Form 10-K.
+The Company is exposed to fluctuations in prices for energy, particularly electricity and natural gas, and other commodity products used in retail and manufacturing operations, which it seeks to partially mitigate through the use of fixed-price contracts for certain of its warehouses and other facilities, primarily in the U.S. and Canada.
+Domestic wireless revenue increased in 2023 and 2022 primarily due to an increase in the number of customer lines. Wireless devices sales were consistent in 2023 compared to 2022 and increased in 2022 compared to 2021.
+1.00% decrease in expected long-term rate of return on assets | $ | 150 | million | $ | — |  1.00% increase in expected long-term rate of return on assets | $ | (150) | million | $ | —
+If our customers choose to license cloud-based versions of our products and services rather than licensing transaction-based products and services, the associated revenue will shift from being recognized at the time of the transaction to being recognized over the subscription period or upon consumption, as applicable.
+We are principally engaged in the operation of membership warehouses in the United States (U.S.) and Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Japan, the United Kingdom (U.K.), Korea, Australia, Taiwan, China, Spain, France, Iceland, New Zealand, and Sweden.
+We believe AIP uniquely allows users to connect LLMs and other AI with their data and operations to facilitate decision-making within the legal, ethical, and security constraints that they require.
+Delta Air Lines handles the revenue from marketing agreements by dividing the consideration among the various services delivered, which are valued based on the relative selling prices of these services.
+Gain (loss) on investments was $11 million in 2023, ($169) million in 2022, and $99 million in 2021.
+Berkshire Hathaway Inc. ("Berkshire," "Company" or "Registrant") is a holding company owning subsidiaries engaged in numerous diverse business activities. The most important of these are insurance businesses conducted on both a primary basis and a reinsurance basis, a freight rail transportation business and a group of utility and energy generation and distribution businesses.
+The Financial Statement Schedule for IBM's 2023 report can be found on page S-1 of Form 10-K.
+Adjusted EBITDA is defined as excluding capital expenditures, changes in or cash requirements for working capital needs, significant interest expenses, income tax payments, and any cash requirements for the assets being depreciated and amortized.
+As of August 26, 2023, total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to nonvested restricted stock unit awards, net of estimated forfeitures, was approximately $8.2 million, before income taxes.
+In an insurance coverage litigation filed in 2004 in Wisconsin, the complaint sought a determination of the rights and obligations under various insurance policies regarding asbestos-related claims against Aqua-Chem, and the insurers also sought monetary judgments for amounts paid in excess of their obligations.
+As of December 31, 2023, our board is composed of 40% women and 10% people of color.
+Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | $ | 1,196.0 | | | $ | 1,319.9 | | $ | 635.0
+Our committed revolving credit facility provides us with available borrowings in an amount up to $400.0 million.
+As of December 31, 2023, we had a combined total of approximately 32 million member households enrolled in A-List, Premiere, and Insider programs.
+Changes in certain assumptions could significantly affect pension expense and benefit obligations, particularly the estimated long-term rate of return on plan assets and the discount rates used to calculate such obligations.
+Our quarterly cash dividend is currently $0.19 per share, subject to declaration by our Board of Directors or a designated Committee of the Board of Directors.
+The Home Depot Foundation focuses on improving the homes and lives of U.S. veterans, assisting communities affected by natural disasters, and training skilled tradespeople to fill the labor gap.
+The index to Financial Statements and Supplementary Data is presented in the document.
+Our primary marketplace, Etsy.com, and we own other marketplaces including Reverb and Depop. Reverb is a musical instrument marketplace, and Depop is a fashion resale marketplace.
+For entrepreneurs, Intuit focuses on customer acquisition, payment facilitation, and financial management, aiming to streamline these processes to foster business growth.
+Item 8 is designated for Financial Statements and Supplementary Data in financial documentation.
+Our compensation programs are designed to be legally compliant with employee compensation laws in all states and countries in which we operate.
+Hewlett Packard Labs collaborates with an applied research group, investing in long-term technological advancements, including artificial intelligence software, advanced systems architectures, networking, and photonics.
+Factors that most significantly influence a region's profitability are industry volume, market share and the relative mix of vehicles (trucks, crossovers, cars) sold.
+In 2023 the Company’s Entertainment segment used production financing to fund certain of its television and film productions.
+The total intrinsic value of options exercised was $35,474, $40,882 and $38,645 in 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
+Changes in the discount rate, like an increase, can lead to recognizing an impairment of an intangible asset in spite of achieving forecasted or greater cash flows.
+We also refer to a number of financial measures that are not defined under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP), consisting of organic sales growth, core earnings per share (Core EPS), adjusted free cash flow and adjusted free cash flow productivity. Organic sales growth is net sales growth excluding the impacts of acquisitions and divestitures and foreign exchange from year-over-year comparisons. Core EPS is diluted EPS excluding certain items that are not judged by management to be part of the Company's sustainable results or trends. Adjusted free cash flow is operating cash flow less capital spending and excluding payments for the transitional tax resulting from the U.S. Tax Act. Adjusted free cash flow productivity is the ratio of adjusted free cash flow to net earnings excluding certain one-time items.
+The company believes that trademarks have significant value for marketing products, e-commerce, stores, and business, with the possibility of indefinite renewal as long as the trademarks are in use.
+All references to earnings per share data in MD&A are to diluted earnings per share, or EPS, unless otherwise noted. Diluted EPS is calculated to reflect the potential dilution that would occur if stock options or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised and resulted in additional common shares outstanding.
+The management and franchise segment includes all of the hotels we manage for third-party owners, as well as all franchised hotels that license our IP and where we provide other contracted services, but the day-to-day services of the hotels are operated or managed by someone other than us. Revenues from this segment include: management and franchise fees charged to third-party hotel owners, licensing fees from strategic partners, including co-branded credit card providers, and HGV, and fees for managing hotels in our ownership segment.
+Our strategic intent is to have a portfolio of efficient, timely and reliable sources and methods of delivery to choose from, optimizing order fulfillment and delivery based on customer needs, inventory locations and available transportation options.
+Insurance segment premiums revenue increased $13.6 billion, or 15.5%, from $87.7 billion in the 2022 period to $101.3 billion in the 2023 period.
+Adjusted EBITDA excludes both interest expense, net and the provision (benefit) for income taxes. These expenses are associated with our capitalization and tax structures, which we do not consider when evaluating the operating profitability of our core operations. Adjusted EBITDA does not include depreciation and amortization expenses, in order to eliminate the impact of capital investments.
+Total revenue | 242,290
+Free cash flow is considered a non-GAAP financial measure, defined as net cash provided by operating activities in a period minus payments for property and equipment made in that period.
+In September 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-04, “Liabilities—Supplier Finance Programs (Topic 405-50) - Disclosure of Supplier Finance Program Obligations,” which is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years.
+On March 30, 2023, the CFPB adopted a final rule requiring covered financial institutions, such as us, to collect and report data to the CFPB regarding certain small business credit applications.
+In May 2023, Chevron was awarded an exploration and production license for Block G2/65, which covers 3.7 million net acres.
+•Merchandise cost, which includes freight, decreased 255 basis points resulting primarily from higher initial mark-on, partially offset by higher freight costs and increased sales of lower margin consumable merchandise on the Family Dollar segment.
+The Financial Statements and Supplementary Data from pages 44 through 121 of IBM’s 2023 Annual Report to Stockholders are incorporated by reference in the Form 10-K.
+FX-Neutral is defined as GMV minus the exchange rate effect, providing a measure excluding the influences of foreign currency movements. This is a non-GAAP financial measure used to assess performance without the volatility of FX rates.
+Details about legal proceedings are included in Part II, Item 8, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of the Annual Report on Form 10-K, under the caption "Legal Proceedings".
+The audited components of Salesforce, Inc.'s financial statements as of January 31, 2023, and for the three years ending on that date, included the consolidated balance sheets, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, stockholders' equity, and cash flows.
+Comprising part of its employee welfare programs, Comcast invests in mental health support through counseling and digital tools to aid in various personal challenges.
+Changes in foreign exchange rates impacted cash and cash equivalents positively by $15 and $46 in 2023 and 2021, and negatively by $249 in 2022.
+The Pharmacy & Consumer Wellness segment of CVS Health Corporation is governed by federal, state, and local regulations including those that limit the sale of alcohol, mandate a minimum wage, and govern practices of optometry or audiology, or impact the provision of dietician services and the sale of durable medical equipment, contact lenses, eyeglasses and hearing aids.
+We recognize revenue associated with Chipotle Rewards within food and beverage revenue on the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income when a customer redeems an earned reward.
+In 2023, $2.2 billion or 5% was primarily related to patient co-pay assistance, cash discounts for prompt payment, distributor fees, and sales return provisions.
+In the second quarter of 2021, we classified the Vrio disposal group as held-for-sale and reported the disposal group at fair value less cost to sell, which resulted in a noncash, pre-tax impairment charge of $4,555, including approximately $2,100 related to accumulated foreign currency translation adjustments and $2,500 related to property, plant and equipment and intangible assets.
+During 2023, AMC served as the theatrical distributor for two theatrical releases: TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR and RENAISSANCE: A FILM BY BEYONCÉ.
+We encourage investors and others to review our business, results of operations, and financial information in their entirety, not to rely on any single financial measure, and to view these non-GAAP measures in conjunction with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.
+The impairment charges for Depop and Elo7 were influenced by factors such as macroeconomic conditions including reopening and inflation, as well as management changes and revised projected cash flows affecting their fair values.
+AmBisome (amphotericin B liposome for injection) is a proprietary liposomal formulation of amphotericin B, an antifungal agent, for the treatment of serious invasive fungal infections caused by various fungal species in adults.
+Other financial futures and options revenues were $161 million in 2023 and $183 million in 2022, respectively.
+Under the contractual arrangements, approximately 70% of our jet fuel is purchased based on the index price for the preceding week, with the remainder of our purchases tied primarily to the index price for the preceding month and preceding day, rather than based on daily spot rates.
+Comcast's operating income saw a significant increase, rising by 66.0% from 2022 to 2023.
+Total company-operated stores | 711 | | 655
+In addition, Iron Mountain was named among Comparably's 2023 Best Companies for Women and Best Companies for Diversity.
+25 basis decrease expected ROA leads to -$25 effect on 2024 Pension Expense.
+Masimo Masimo Corporation and Cercacor Laboratories, Inc. (together, “Masimo”) filed a complaint before the U.S. International Trade Commission (the “ITC”) alleging infringement by the Company of five patents relating to the functionality of the blood oxygen feature in Apple Watch Series 6 and 7.
+Given the numerous legal challenges, including class actions and other litigation, Equifax considers potential settlements before trials to mitigate risks and uncertainties in litigation.
+Information about legal proceedings in the Annual Report on Form 10-K is incorporated by reference under several notes and sections.
+Adjusted EPS is defined as reported earnings per share fully diluted from net income (loss) attributable to Iron Mountain Incorporated (inclusive of our share of adjusted losses (gains) from our unconsolidated joint ventures) and excluding certain items, specifically: (Gain) loss on disposal/write-down of property, plant and equipment, net (including real estate), and other expenses (income), net, among others. It is considered valuable as it allows investors to compare results from past, present, and future periods without the effects of non-core operating variances.
+The complaint alleges that certain Amazon Prime Video features and services infringe several U.S. Patent Nos. related to video-on-demand systems and dynamic adjustment of electronic program guides.
+The lawsuits have been consolidated into a single Multi-District Litigation proceeding in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
+In Resource Masking Industries, we expect the profit impact from lower sales volume to be partially offset by favorable price realization.
+Chubb Life offers a broad portfolio of protection and savings products including whole life, universal life, unit linked contracts, endowment plans, individual and life, group term life, health protection, personal accident, credit life, group employee benefits, and credit protection insurance.
+Servicing software revenues include integrated mortgage servicing solutions, which help automate all areas of the servicing process, from loan boarding to final payment or default. Our servicing solutions support first lien mortgages, home equity loans and lines of credit on a single platform to manage all servicing processes.
+A paid membership (also referred to as a paid subscription) is defined as a membership that has the right to receive service following sign-up and a method of payment being provided, and that is not part of a free trial or certain other promotions.
+Revenue disaggregated by revenue source and by segment consists of the following (in millions): | Year Ended December 31, | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 Advertising | $ | 131,948 | | | $ | 113,642 | | $ | 114,934 Other revenue | 1,058 | | | 808 | | | 721 Family of Apps | 133,006 | | | 114,450 | | | 115,655 Reality Labs | 1,896 | | | 2,159 | | | 2,274 Total revenue | $ | 134,902 | | | $ | 116,609 | | $ | 117,929
+In 2023, the total net receivables were $2,035 million.
+In 2023, Johnson & Johnson paid cash dividends amounting to $11,770 million, with a dividend rate of $4.70 per share.
+Professional services and other revenues increased by $496 million from fiscal year 2022 to 2023.
+In 2023, UnitedHealthcare generated $29,068 million from operating activities.
+Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaled $1,390.6 million as of January 28, 2023.
+As of December 31, 2023, we had $47.9 billion in long-term debt outstanding, including unsecured debt and asset-backed securities.
+Cash flow before share repurchases and changes in debt was $2.2 billion for the fiscal year ended August 26, 2029.
+If hotel owners do not participate in the company's insurance programs, they must purchase insurance programs that are consistent with the company's requirements.
+On October 13, 2019, California bill AB 290 was signed into law, limiting the amount of reimbursement paid to certain providers for services provided to patients with commercial insurance who receive charitable premium assistance.
+Investment banking revenues in the consolidated statements of earnings were $6.22 billion for 2023, 16% lower than 2022, primarily due to significantly lower revenues in advisory, reflecting a significant decline in industry-wide completed mergers and acquisitions transactions, partially offset by significantly higher revenues in equity underwriting, primarily reflecting increased activity from secondary offerings.
+Statements regarding future economic performance and management’s plans and objectives in the report constitute forward-looking statements.
+The increase in sales and marketing expense in the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022, was primarily due to $12.3 million of higher personnel-related expenses from a growth in headcount, $3.2 million of higher professional services, advertising costs and equipment costs, and $1.2 million provision for doubtful accounts.
+Contingent consideration liabilities are revalued to fair value at each subsequent reporting date until the related contingency is resolved using inputs like the discount rate, estimated probabilities and timing of achieving milestones.
+Short-Term Investments Short-term investments generally consist of debt securities (U.S. Government and Agency Notes), with maturities at the date of purchase of three months to five years. Investments with maturities beyond five years may be classified, based on the Company’s determination, as short-term based on their highly liquid nature and because they represent the investment of cash that is available for current operations. Short-term investments classified as available-for-sale are recorded at fair value using the specific identification method with the unrealized gains and losses reflected in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) until realized. Realized gains and losses from the sale of available-for-sale securities, if any, are determined on a specific identification basis and are recorded in interest income and other, net in the consolidated statements of income.
+We are involved in litigation from time to time in the ordinary course of business.
+The Financial Statement Schedule is specifically on page S-1 of IBM's Form 10-K for 2023.
+HPE provides an industry-leading paid parental leave program which offers a minimum of six months leave, part-time work opportunities for new parents or team members transitioning to retirement, and four 'Wellness Fridays' off per year to focus on well-being.
+The Etsy, Reverb, and Depop marketplaces collectively connected a total of 9.0 million active sellers to 96.5 million active buyers as of December 31, 2022.
+Penalties for impermissible use or disclosure of PHI were increased by the HITECH Act by imposing tiered penalties of more than $50,000 per violation and up to $1.5 million per year for identical violations.
+The carrying values of equity securities were included in the following line items in our consolidated balance sheets. The total equity securities value was $2,006 million on December 31, 2023, and $2,070 million on December 31, 2022.
+Item 8 of the financial document outlines Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
+We paid $230 million and $42 million of interest on the term loan during the twelve months ended July 31, 2023 and July 31, 2022, respectively.
+As of December 31, 2023, Hilton managed 800 hotels with 250,472 rooms.
+Item 8 is typically associated with the discussion of Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
+As of December 31, 2023, the carrying value of Alphabet Inc.'s non-marketable equity securities was $28.8 billion, including $13.7 billion remeasured at fair value during the year.
+The decrease in the Company's effective income tax rate in 2023 was primarily due to the absence of certain nondeductible legal charges and basis differences on the sale of bswift and PayFlex in 2022.
+In October 2023, the FCC proposed to reclassify broadband internet access services as a "telecommunications service," which would authorize the FCC to subject our broadband services to traditional common carriage regulation under Title II of the Communications Act.
+The company recorded net earnings of $3,263 million and $1.1 billion of net income tax benefits related to discrete items in the provision for taxes for fiscal year 2023.
+The company's Board of Directors approved a restructuring plan in March 2023, which includes various strategic actions. These actions are planned to be substantially completed by September 30, 2023, as per the outlined timeline.
+The company reported a net income of $217,375 thousand for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
+We own a trademark portfolio with protections in 170 countries in which we currently operate for our primary brands — AIRBNB and our Bélo logo. Additionally, we own trademark protections around the world for other brands or protectable brand elements important to our business, including but  not limited to Rausch, our primary corporate color, localizations, translations, and transliterations of our primary brands, and brands associated with businesses we have acquired. We have registered domain names that we use in or relate to our business, such as the airbnb.com domain name and country code top level domain name equivalents.
+In order to be considered 'well capitalized,' AENB must maintain CET1 capital, Tier 1 capital, Total capital, and Tier 1 leverage ratios of 6.5 percent, 8.0 percent, 10.0 percent, and 5.0 percent, respectively.
+Hilton Honors is Hilton's guest loyalty program, designed to generate significant repeat business by rewarding guests with points for each stay at Hilton properties. These points are redeemable for free or discounted room nights and other goods and services.
+Saudi Arabia | 6 | | 3
+IBM's 2023 Annual Report reserves pages 44 through 121 for Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
+We match 100% of the first 3% of pay contributed by each eligible employee and 50% on the next 2% of pay contributed each pay period through the 401(k) Plan.
+As of June 30, 2023, the primary unresolved issues for the IRS audits relate to transfer pricing, which could have a material impact in our consolidated financial statements when the matters are resolved.
+Joint venture with AGC Equity Partners had a carrying value of $57,874 as of December 31, 2023.
+The total fair value of awards vested during 2023 was $77,626.
+Information about our total net revenue by timing of recognition for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021 is presented below (in millions):  | Year Ended March 31,  | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 \nNet revenue by timing of recognition | | | | |  \nRevenue recognized at a point in time | $ | 2,389 | | | $ | 2,326 | | $ | 2,006 \nRevenue recognized over time | 5,037 | | | 4,665 | | | 3,623 \nNet revenue | $ | 7,426 | | | $ | 6,991 | | $ | 5,629
+During 2023, our women's range represented 64% of net revenue and our men's range represented 23% of net revenue.
+We have paid transition tax of $7.7 billion, which included $1.5 billion for fiscal year 2023. The remaining transition tax of $10.5 billion is payable over the next three years, with $2.7 billion payable within 12 months.
+We often sell inventory before we are required to pay for it, even while taking advantage of early payment discounts.
+Foreign Currency Risk We transact business globally in multiple currencies and hence have foreign currency risks related to our revenue, costs of revenue and operating expenses denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar (primarily the Chinese yuan and euro in relation to our current year operations).
+At December 31, 2023, we provided health insurance coverage under CMS contracts to approximately 5,408,900 individual Medicare Advantage members, including approximately 851,300 members in Florida. These Florida contracts accounted for premiums revenue of approximately $14.9 billion, which represented approximately 19% of our individual Medicare Advantage premiums revenue.
+Senior Floating Rate Notes due 2020 matured on April 17, 2020. The 4.00% Senior Notes due 2025 mature on May 15, 2025, and the 4.20% Senior Notes due 2028 mature on May 15, 2028, as per the offerings made on April 19, 2018.
+Our management and investors can use FCF for the purpose of determining the amount of cash available for investment in our businesses, repurchasing stock and other purposes as well as evaluating our historical and prospective liquidity.
+Fiscal year 2020 consisted of the 52 weeks ended on January 30, 2021 ('fiscal 2020'). Fiscal year 2021 consisted of the 52 weeks ended on January 29, 2022 ('fiscal 2021') and fiscal year 2022 consisted of the 52 weeks ended on January 28, 2023 ('fiscal 2022').
+The Learning inspired by FedEx (LiFE) program, in partnership with The University of Memphis, offers a suite of education benefits including tuition-free, fully online degree options for over 30 associate's and bachelor's programs of study, and in 2022 expanded to include all majors The University of Memphis offers online.
+We create an engaging workplace by continuously listening to and acting on associate feedback. We provide several pulse check surveys to associates throughout the year that help us determine how emotionally connected those associates are to our customers, the Company, their jobs, fellow associates, and leaders.
+The automotive segment includes the design, development, manufacturing, sales and leasing of high-performance fully electric vehicles as well as sales of automotive regulatory credits. Additionally, the automotive segment also includes services and other, which includes sales of used vehicles, non-warranty after-sales vehicle servicens, body shop and parts, paid Supercharging, vehicle insurance revenue and retail merchandise.
+In fiscal year 2023, a 25 basis point change in the discount rate would affect HP's net periodic benefit cost by 5 million, in compensation levels by 1 million, and in expected long-term return on plan assets by 14 million.
+Lending-related fees generally represent transactional fees earned from certain loan commitments, financial guarantees and SBLCs.
+Excluding the United States, 76 percent of face-to-face transactions globally were contactless in fiscal year 2023.
+Amazon Prime, a membership program, offers fast, free shipping on tens of millions of items, access to award-winning movies and series, and other benefits.
+The Corporate loss before interest and taxes primarily consists of unallocated general and administrative expenses, including expenses associated with centrally managed departments; depreciation and amortization related to our corporate headquarters; unallocated insurance, benefit and compensation programs, including stock-based compensation; and certain foreign currency gains and losses.
+Chevron holds a concession to operate the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s 50 percent interest in the hydrocarbon resources in the onshore area of the Partitioned Zone between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. The concession expires in 2046.
+Ernst & Young LLP have served as the company's auditor since 2008, and they conducted their audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB).
+In Printing, our long-term strategic focus is on offering innovative printing solutions and contractual solutions to serve consumers, SMBs and large enterprises through our Instant Ink Services, HP+ and Managed Print Services solutions; providing digital printing solutions for industrial graphics segments and applications including commercial publishing, labels, packaging, and textiles; and expanding our footprint in 3D printing across digital manufacturing and strategic applications.
+Our effective tax rates could be affected by numerous factors, including changes in foreign exchange rates.
+GM Financial's penetration of our retail sales in the U.S. was 42% in the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to 43% in the corresponding period in 2022.
+In October 2021, Comcast acquired Masergy, a provider of software-defined networking and cloud platforms for global enterprises, for a total cash consideration of $1.2 billion.
+The increase in gross profit is primarily attributable to a decrease in freight expense as a result of lower ecommerce volume and added cost optimizations, partially offset by the translation impact of a stronger U.S. dollar.
+The company uses a variety of ingredients in their products, including high fructose corn syrup, sucrose, aspartame, and other sweeteners, as well as ascorbic acid, citric acid, phosphoric acid, caffeine, and caramel color; they also use orange and other fruit juice concentrates, and water is a main ingredient in substantially all products.
+We recognize revenues when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to customers, under terms that generally include payment terms, customer payment performance, rights of return, and warranties, which reflect each party’s rights and obligations.
+Part IV Item 15 in a financial document includes Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules, as specified.
+U.S. net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2023, amounted to $5,073 million, representing 50% of total net revenues.
+Under Part I, Item 3 (Legal Proceedings) of the Annual Report on Form 10-K, the relevant information is found in Note 11—Commitments and Contingencies in the Consolidated Financial Statements.
+During fiscal 2022, $2.25 billion of senior notes was repaid.
+The company executed common shares repurchases worth $1.6 billion, $2.1 billion, and $79 million in 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively, under share repurchase plans authorized by the Board of Directors in connection with employee stock plans.
+In 2023, the income tax benefit was recorded at 12.9% of pre-tax loss.
+We have access to $1.0 billion of commitments and a $200 million sub-limit for the issuance of letters of credit under the 2022 Credit Facility.
+Item 7 covers Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
+To meet federal requirements that took effect in 2021, states have implemented new D-SNP requirements to strengthen Medicaid-Medicare integration for D-SNPs.
+The consolidated financial statements in the Annual Report on Form 10-K are incorporated by reference, indicating they are part of the document in a legal sense but not physically present in full within the document itself.
+At December 31, 2023, the company had a total of $7.42 billion of unused committed bank credit facilities, which consisted primarily of a $3.00 billion credit facility expiring in December 2027 and a $4.00 billion 364-day facility expiring in September 2024.
+The 'Glossary of Terms and Acronyms' is included on pages 315-321.
+In November 2023, the company issued $500 million of 5.750% unsecured senior notes due December 1, 2028 and $850 million of 5.950% unsecured senior notes due March 15, 2034. The net proceeds, reduced for the underwriters' discounts and commissions paid, were $1.3 billion. These proceeds were used for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of existing indebtedness and borrowings under the commercial paper program.
+Losses and loss adjustment expenses increased $1.3 billion (13.5%) in 2023 compared to 2022, which increased $1.8 billion (22.0%) versus 2021. The loss ratio decreased 6.4 percentage points in 2023 compared to 2022, reflecting lower incurred losses from current year catastrophes and changes in business mix, including the impact of RSUI and CapSpecialty. Losses and loss adjustment expenses | | 11,224 | | 65.5 | | | | 9,889 |
+The Company’s effective tax rate for 2023 and 2022 was lower than the statutory federal income tax rate due primarily to a lower effective tax rate on foreign earnings, the impact of the U.S. federal R&D credit, and tax benefits from share-based compensation, partially offset by state income taxes. The Company’s effective tax rate for 2023 was lower compared to 2022 due primarily to a lower effective tax rate on foreign earnings and the impact of U.S. foreign tax credit regulations issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury in 2022, partially offset by lower tax benefits from share-based compensation.
+The total amortized cost and fair value of debt securities as of December 31, 2023 were listed as $48,054 million and $45,491 million, respectively.
+In connection with its new operating model adopted in the first quarter of 2023, CVS Health Corporation realigned the composition of its segments to include a new Health Services segment, which delivers a full range of pharmacy benefit management (PBM) solutions and health care services, and a Pharmacy & Consumer Wellness segment, which includes retail and long-term care pharmacy operations and related pharmacy services, as well as retail front store operations.
+Item 8 of Part II, 'Financial Statements and Supplementary Data — Note 7 — Commitments and Contingencies — Legal Proceedings', indicates where information about commitments and contingencies is located.
+FedEx Express is the world’s largest express transportation company, offering time-definite delivery to more than 220 countries and territories, connecting markets that comprise more than 99% of the world’s gross domestic product.
+Pre-tax earnings of the service group decreased $52 million (1.7%) in 2023 to $3.0 billion. Pre-tax earnings as a percentage of revenues were 14.5% in 2023, a decrease of 1.5 percentage points compared to 2022. The change in comparative earnings in 2023 reflected lower earnings from TTI and certain of our other service businesses, partially offset by increased earnings from aviation services and the impact of the IPS acquisition.
+Total current liabilities were listed as $81,814 million in the financial details provided.
+In 2023, non-cash impairment charges related to long-lived assets in U.S. theaters amounted to $49.2 million for 68 theaters with 738 screens.
+The Civil Monetary Penalties Statute can lead to liability for several offenses, such as presenting false claims for payment, inducements likely to influence healthcare decisions, engaging excluded entities in federal healthcare programs, and not repaying known overpayments to the federal government.
+The average discount rate on the OPRB plan of 5.6% reflects the higher interest rates generally applicable in the U.S., which is where most of the plan participants receive benefits. A 100 basis-point change in the discount rate would impact annual after-tax OPRB expense by approximately $30 million.
+All of our Company’s facilities and other operations in the United States and elsewhere around the world are subject to various environmental protection statutes and regulations, including those relating to the use and treatment of water resources, discharge of wastewater, and air emissions.
+The SEC has defined a company’s critical accounting policies as the ones that are most important to the portrayal of a company’s financial condition and results of operations, and which require a company to make its most difficult and subjective judgments.
+The consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes listed in Part IV, Item 15(a)(1) of the Annual Report on Form 10-K are included immediately following Part IV and incorporated by reference.
+As of October 31, 2023, HP had approximately $102 million of recorded liabilities pertaining to uncertain tax positions.
+During this time, Ford reached an agreement with California on a set of terms for an alternative framework in which Ford committed to meet a designated set of standards on a national basis for model years 2021 through 2026 that were more stringent than the then-rolled back federal standards in lieu of the California regulatory program.
+Berkshire’s operating businesses are managed on an unusually decentralized basis. There are few centralized or integrated business functions. Berkshire’s senior management team participates in and is ultimately responsible for significant capital allocation decisions, investment activities and the selection of the Chief Executive to head each of the operating businesses.
+We believe that existing Cash and equivalents, Short-term investments and cash generated by operations, together with access to external sources of funds as described above, will be sufficient to meet our domestic and foreign capital needs in the foreseeable future.
+In the fiscal year 2023, the company recorded a charge of approximately $0.3 billion for in-process research and development impairments (IPR&D).
+The increase in operating income was primarily driven by an increase in revenues, partially offset by an increase in content acquisition costs and compensation expenses including an increase in SBU expense.
+The net realized and unrealized gains on level 3 derivatives of $2.66 billion for 2022 included gains of $2.65 billion reported in market making and $3 million reported in other principal transactions.
+Resulting in a total store count of 2,322 at January 29, 2023.
+On December 3, 2020, a company acquired Credit Karma, which now operates as a separate reportable segment and includes results from the date of acquisition. The segment's income includes all direct expenses related to selling, marketing, product development, and general administrative tasks.
+Consumer segment operating income increased $224 million, or 9%, in fiscal 2023 compared with fiscal 2022, primarily due to the increase in revenue described above and lower marketing expenses.
+For the year ended December 31, 2023, the net cash provided by operating activities was $13,426 million.
+Client operating loss was $46 million in 2023, compared to operating income of $1.2 billion in 2022. The decrease in operating income was primarily due to lower revenue.
+Ford Pro's full year 2022 EBIT was $3.2 billion, up from $2.7 billion in 2021. The year-over-year increase of $557 million primarily reflects higher Ford Pro EBIT.
+Total expenses increased, primarily driven by higher Card Member rewards expense and Card Member services expense.
+The total payments volume growth rate for Visa Inc. changed by 9% between 2021 and 2022.
+We do not believe that the resolution of these legal matters, including the matters described in this Annual Report, will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity.
+U.S. dialysis depreciation and amortization expense increased in 2023 primarily due to accelerated depreciation for expected center closures.
+Excluding the items in the table below, adjusted profit per share for 2022 was $13.84 and for 2023 it was $21.21.
+Seasonality in the hospitality industry is affected by variations in demand at properties, which depend principally on their location, type of property, and the competitive mix within the specific location.
+A 100 basis-point change in the discount rate would impact annual after-tax benefit expense by approximately $130 million.
+The lawsuit alleges that CS&Co violated their duty to seek best execution in their routing of orders to UBS Securities LLC from July 13, 2011, to December 31, 2014.
+This decrease was primarily due to the decrease in net income excluding non-cash expenses, gains and losses of $2.93 billion, partially offset by favorable changes in net operating assets and liabilities of $1.46 billion.
+According to the credit exposure figures, loans held for securitization amounted to $7.65 billion in December 2023, down from December 2022's amount of $8.07 billion.
+Because the hours of operation are shorter than many other retailers, and due to other efficiencies inherent in a warehouse-type operation, labor costs are lower relative to the volume of sales. Merchandise is generally stored on racks above the sales floor and displayed on pallets containing large quantities, reducing labor required.
+In 2023, 80% of our total costs and expenses were recognized in FoA and 20% were recognized in RL.
+For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the net unrealized gains (losses) for equity securities held at December 31, 2023 and 2022 were $(12) million and $(49) million, respectively.
+Fiscal 2023 total gross profit margin of 35.1% represents an increase of 1.7 percentage points as compared to the respective prior year period.
+Item 8, titled 'Financial Statements and Supplementary Data', starts on page 39.
+The auditor's opinion on Palantir Technologies' financial statements was based on extensive audits that involved evaluating risks of material misstatement, both from error and fraud. Procedures included examining evidence and evaluating the accounting principles and estimates used by management. The audits were conducted adhering to PCAOB standards, confirming the financial statements conform to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
+The company believes that the funds available, including cash expected to be generated from operations, funds from a commercial paper program, or lines of credit, are adequate to meet its working capital needs for the year, including the repayment of a $500 million debt. 
+In 2023, admissions contributed $2,690.5 million to the total revenue.
+Following the initial 12 years of regulatory exclusivity, biologics may receive an additional 180-day exclusivity period for conducting pediatric studies as per the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act.
+On July 2, 2023, The Hershey Company paid a total of $206.1 million in cash dividends.
+On December 27, 2023, we completed the sale of our Entertainment One film and television business ('eOne Film and TV') to Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. and Lions Gate International Motion Pictures S.à.r.l (collectively 'Lionsgate'), pursuant to the terms of an equity purchase agreement dated August 3, 2023 among Hasbro and Lionsgate. Lionsgate acquired the eOne Film and TV business for a purchase price of $375.0 million in cash, subject to certain purchase price adjustments plus the assumption by Lionsgate of production financing loans.
+For a description of our material pending legal proceedings, see Legal Matters in Array 10 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on...
+Garmin offers the quatix series wearable, GPS-enabled smartwatches designed for mariners, which include marine features for navigation, sailing, stereo control, autopilot functions, tidal information, a built-in LED flashlight, and solar charging, depending on model.
+FCF is a non-GAAP measure that is defined as cash flow from operations, excluding the impact of proceeds received in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 from a one-time Itanium litigation judgment, less net capital expenditures (investments in PP&E less proceeds from the sale of PP&E), and adjusted for the effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash.
+The Secretary of Health and Human.pathname_key_services may issue an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to authorize unapproved medical products, or unapproved uses of approved medical products, to be manufactured, marketed, and sold in the context of an actual or potential emergency designated by the government.
+Total revenue decreased from $3,582.1 million in fiscal year 2022 to $2,800.2 million in fiscal year 2023, marking a 21.8% reduction.
+For enterprise networks, we offer product families with secure, encrypted switching capabilities and support lower power modes that comply with industry standards around energy efficient Ethernet.
+The product is marketed as Linzess in the United States and as Constella outside of the United States.
+As a result of the increases in the combined Switzerland tax rates and the impact of implementation of global minimum tax requirements, we expect our effective tax rate to be higher in the future, beginning with the 2024 tax year.
+one of the largest railroad systems in North America. BNSF Railway had approximately 37,000 employees at the end of 2023, of whom approximately 32,000 were members of a labor union.
+Johnson & Johnson was incorporated in the State of New Jersey in 1887.
+The listing of our common stock on the NYSE could potentially create a conflict between the exchange’s regulatory responsibilities to vigorously oversee the listing and trading of securities, on the one hand, and our commercial and economic interest, on the other hand.
+The Financial Statement Schedule for IBM's 2023 filing is found on page S-1 of Form 10-K.
+The Company's internal control over financial reporting as of January 28, 2023, was audited based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).
+JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as an FDIC-insured depository institution with $100 billion or more in total assets, issubject to preparation and submission requirements under the FDIC's IDI Resolution Rule.
+Deferred tax assets represent amounts available to reduce income taxes payable on taxable income in future years. Such assets arise because of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, as well as from net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards.
+As of January 31, 2023, authorization for $19.3 billion of share repurchases remained under the share repurchase program.
+DaVita Clinical Research (DCR) is a provider-based specialty clinical research organization with a wide spectrum of services for clinical drug research and device development. DCR uses its extensive real-world healthcare expertise to assist in the design, recruitment and completion of retrospective and prospective studies.
+FDICIA establishes five capital categories for FDIC-insured banks, such as GS Bank USA: well-capitalized, adequately capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized and critically undercapitalized.
+Since deferred taxes measure the future tax effects of items recognized in the Consolidated Financial Statements, certain estimates and assumptions are required to determine whether it is more likely than not that all or some portion of the benefit of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. In making this assessment, future taxable income, reversing temporary differences, and available tax planning strategies are analyzed and estimated.
+Starbucks' retail objective is to be the leader in coffee and tea in target markets, selling the finest quality products and providing a unique Starbucks Experience.
+On May 5, 2022, the Court consolidated the Hialeah and Deulina Actions and appointed Robeco Capital Growth Funds SICAV – Robeco Global Consumer Trends as lead plaintiff. Lead plaintiff filed its amended complaint on June 25, 2022, purportedly on behalf of a class of individuals who purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s common stock between February 5, 2021 and January 19, 2022 against the Company and certain of its current and former officers, alleging that the defendants made false and/or misleading statements about demand for the Company’s products and the reasons for the Company’s inventory growth, and engaged in improper trading in violation of Sections 10(b) and 20A of the Exchange Act.
+Net revenue is also generated from the sale of software solutions that enable our customers to plan, develop, automate, manage, and secure applications across mainframe, distributed, mobile, and cloud platforms.
+In December 2021, the OECD issued Pillar Two model rules which would establish a global per-country minimum tax of 15%, and the European Union has approved a directive requiring member states to incorporate similar provisions into their respective domestic laws. The directive requires the rules to initially become effective for fiscal years starting on or after December 31, 2023.
+In 2022, the gain on divestiture of subsidiaries represents the pre-tax gain on the sale of bswift, which the Company sold in November 2022, and the pre-tax gain on the sale of PayFlex, which the Company sold in June 2022. The gains on divestitures are reflected as a reduction of operating expenses in the Company’s GAAP consolidated statement of operations within the Health Care Benefits segment.
+A portion of the defense and/or settlement costs associated with such litigation is covered by various commercial liability insurance policies purchased by us.
+We believe that Free Cash Flow is a meaningful indicator of liquidity that provides information to our management and investors about the amount of cash generated from operations, after purchases of property and equipment, that can be used for strategic initiatives, including continuous investment in our business, growth through acquisitions, and strengthening our balance sheet.
+Disclosures of FCPa violations may be shared with UK authorities, thus potentially exposing companies to liability and potential penalties in multiple jurisdictions. Violations of the FCPA and other anti-corruption laws may result in severe criminal and civil sanctions as well as other penalties, and there continues to be a heightened level of FCPA enforcement activity by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) and the DOJ.
+In 2023, Bank of America delivered approximately 6.7 million hours of training and development to its teammates through Bank of America Academy.
+We do not believe that such normal and routine litigation will have a material effect on our financial condition or results of operations.
+As of December 31, 2023, cash and cash equivalents totaled $6.2 billion, showing an increase from $4.7 billion in 2022.
+In Item 3 of a Form 10-K, information regarding legal proceedings is derived by reference from Note 16 in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
+As of December 31, 2023, The Hershey Company employed approximately 18,650 full-time and 1,855 part-time employees worldwide. Collective bargaining agreements covered approximately 6,295 employees, or approximately 31% of the Company’s employees worldwide.
+The report on the Consolidated Financial Statements by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP is dated February 16, 2024.
+Our 4th Gen AMD EPYC 9004 Series processors are built on the “Zen 4” 5 nanometer (nm) process node and are designed to deliver leadership performance and energy efficiency across a range of market segments and workloads.
+HPE has deployed an edge-to-cloud strategy that capitalizes on emergent megatrends and delivers a data-first modernization approach for customers. HPE has evolved to a platform-based model, fueled by a portfolio richer in software and services.
+2024 Strategic Objectives AbbVie's mission is to discover and develop innovative medicines and products that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow while achieving top-tier financial performance through outstanding execution. AbbVie intends to execute its strategy and advance its mission in a number of ways, including: (i) maximizing the benefits of a diversified revenue base with multiple long-term growth drivers; (ii) leveraging AbbVie's commercial strength and international infrastructure across therapeutic areas and ensuring strong commercial execution of new product launches; (iii) continuing to invest in and expand its pipeline in support of opportunities in immunology, oncology, aesthetics, neuroscience and eye care a...
+General Motors operates through automotive segments which include GM North America (GMNA) and GM International (GMI).
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