UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
 
(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended AugustMay 31, 20182019
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from             to             
Commission file number: 001-9610
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Commission file number: 001-15136
  
Carnival CorporationCarnival plc
(Exact name of registrant as
specified in its charter)
(Exact name of registrant as
specified in its charter)
  
 Republic of PanamaEngland and Wales
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  
59-156297698-0357772
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
  
3655 N.W. 87th Avenue
Miami, Florida 33178-2428
Carnival House, 100 Harbour Parade,
Southampton SO15 1ST, United Kingdom
(Address of principal
executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(Address of principal
executive offices)
(Zip Code)
  
(305) 599-2600011 44 23 8065 5000
(Registrant’s telephone number,
including area code)
(Registrant’s telephone number,
including area code)
  
NoneNone
(Former name, former address
and former fiscal year, if
changed since last report)
(Former name, former address
and former fiscal year, if
changed since last report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Common Stock
($0.01 par value)
Ordinary Shares each represented
by American Depositary Shares
($1.66 par value), Special Voting Share,
GBP 1.00 par value and Trust Shares
of beneficial interest in the
P&O Princess Special Voting Trust
(Title of each class)(Title of each class)
CCLCUK
(Trading Symbol)(Trading Symbol)
New York Stock Exchange, Inc.New York Stock Exchange, Inc.
(Name of each exchange on which registered)(Name of each exchange on which registered)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrants (1) have filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrants were required to file such reports), and (2) have been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes   No  ☐    
Indicate by check mark whether the registrants have submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrants were required to submit such files).    Yes      No  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrants are large accelerated filers, accelerated filers, non-accelerated filers, smaller reporting companies, or emerging growth companies. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. 
Large accelerated filersAccelerated filersNon-accelerated filersSmaller reporting companiesEmerging growth companies
If emerging growth companies, indicate by check mark if the registrants have elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐ 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrants are shell companies (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ☐    No  
At September 20, 2018,June 14, 2019, Carnival Corporation had outstanding 526,850,769527,000,548 shares of Common Stock, $0.01 par value.  At September 20, 2018,June 14, 2019, Carnival plc had outstanding 198,323,911189,386,190 Ordinary Shares $1.66 par value, one Special Voting Share, GBP 1.00 par value and 526,850,769527,000,548 Trust Shares of beneficial interest in the P&O Princess Special Voting Trust.
 

CARNIVAL CORPORATION & PLC
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Item 1A.  
     
Item 2.  
     
Item 6.  
     
  

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements.

CARNIVAL CORPORATION & PLC
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
(in millions, except per share data)
 
Three Months Ended
August 31,
 Nine Months Ended
August 31,
Three Months Ended
May 31,
 Six Months Ended
May 31,
2018 2017 2018 20172019
2018 2019 2018
Revenues              
Cruise              
Passenger ticket$4,353
 $4,138
 $10,694
 $9,814
$3,257
 $3,193
 $6,456
 $6,341
Onboard and other1,316
 1,223
 3,509
 3,237
1,510
 1,122
 2,955
 2,192
Tour and other167
 154
 222
 200
71
 42
 99
 55
5,836
 5,515
 14,425
 13,251
4,838
 4,357
 9,511
 8,589
Operating Costs and Expenses              
Cruise              
Commissions, transportation and other760
 699
 2,000
 1,781
613
 577
 1,322
 1,240
Onboard and other207
 184
 485
 438
485
 138
 952
 278
Payroll and related537
 520
 1,638
 1,552
566
 543
 1,123
 1,101
Fuel434
 307
 1,166
 914
423
 373
 804
 731
Food275
 270
 804
 774
269
 265
 538
 530
Other ship operating655
 947
 2,115
 2,293
742
 749
 1,472
 1,460
Tour and other90
 86
 140
 132
61
 36
 90
 50
2,958
 3,013
 8,348
 7,884
3,159
 2,681
 6,301
 5,390
Selling and administrative573
 547
 1,794
 1,649
621
 605
 1,250
 1,221
Depreciation and amortization511
 473
 1,510
 1,368
542
 512
 1,059
 1,000
Goodwill and trademark impairment
 89
 
 89
4,042
 4,122
 11,653
 10,990
4,323
 3,798
 8,609
 7,611
Operating Income1,794
 1,393
 2,772
 2,261
515
 559
 902
 978
Nonoperating Income (Expense)              
Interest income5
 3
 10
 7
5
 3
 9
 6
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest(49) (49) (147) (150)(54) (49) (105) (98)
Gains (losses) on fuel derivatives, net4
 7
 61
 (19)
Other (expense) income, net(9) 14
 2
 7
Gains on fuel derivatives, net
 41
 
 57
Other income (expense), net(7) 10
 (9) 11
(50) (25) (74) (155)(56) 5
 (105) (24)
Income Before Income Taxes1,744
 1,368
 2,699
 2,106
459
 564
 797
 955
Income Tax Expense, Net(37) (39) (40) (46)(8) (3) (10) (3)
Net Income$1,707
 $1,329
 $2,659
 $2,060
$451
 $561
 $787
 $951
Earnings Per Share              
Basic$2.42
 $1.84
 $3.73
 $2.85
$0.65
 $0.79
 $1.14
 $1.33
Diluted$2.41
 $1.83
 $3.72
 $2.84
$0.65
 $0.78
 $1.13
 $1.33
Dividends Declared Per Share$0.50
 $0.40
 $1.45
 $1.15
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.


CARNIVAL CORPORATION & PLC
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
(in millions)
 
Three Months Ended
August 31,
 Nine Months Ended
August 31,
Three Months Ended
May 31,
 Six Months Ended
May 31,
2018 2017 2018 20172019 2018 2019 2018
Net Income$1,707
 $1,329
 $2,659
 $2,060
$451
 $561
 $787
 $951
Items Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)  
      
    
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment15
 285
 (50) 543
(194) (357) (114) (56)
Other
 24
 (9) 66
(13) (11) (13) (17)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)14
 309
 (59) 609
(207) (368) (127) (73)
Total Comprehensive Income$1,722
 $1,638
 $2,600
 $2,669
$244
 $193
 $660
 $878
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.


CARNIVAL CORPORATION & PLC
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
(in millions, except par values)
 
August 31,
2018
 November 30,
2017
May 31,
2019
 November 30,
2018
ASSETS      
Current Assets      
Cash and cash equivalents$526
 $395
$1,202
 $982
Trade and other receivables, net366
 312
405
 358
Inventories405
 387
501
 450
Prepaid expenses and other458
 502
727
 436
Total current assets1,755
 1,596
2,835
 2,225
Property and Equipment, Net35,178
 34,430
36,814
 35,336
Goodwill2,949
 2,967
2,907
 2,925
Other Intangibles1,182
 1,200
1,172
 1,176
Other Assets689
 585
785
 738
$41,753
 $40,778
$44,512
 $42,401
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY      
Current Liabilities      
Short-term borrowings$632
 $485
$480
 $848
Current portion of long-term debt688
 1,717
1,614
 1,578
Accounts payable666
 762
792
 730
Accrued liabilities and other1,616
 1,877
1,675
 1,654
Customer deposits4,418
 3,958
5,815
 4,395
Total current liabilities8,020
 8,800
10,377
 9,204
Long-Term Debt8,297
 6,993
9,080
 7,897
Other Long-Term Liabilities783
 769
948
 856
Contingencies
 

 
Shareholders’ Equity      
Common stock of Carnival Corporation, $0.01 par value; 1,960 shares authorized; 656 shares at 2018 and 655 shares at 2017 issued7
 7
Ordinary shares of Carnival plc, $1.66 par value; 217 shares at 2018 and 2017 issued358
 358
Common stock of Carnival Corporation, $0.01 par value; 1,960 shares authorized; 657 shares at 2019 and 656 shares at 2018 issued7
 7
Ordinary shares of Carnival plc, $1.66 par value; 217 shares at 2019 and 2018 issued358
 358
Additional paid-in capital8,741
 8,690
8,785
 8,756
Retained earnings24,921
 23,292
25,138
 25,066
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(1,840) (1,782)
Treasury stock, 129 shares at 2018 and 122 shares at 2017 of Carnival Corporation and 44 shares at 2018 and 32 shares at 2017 of Carnival plc, at cost(7,533) (6,349)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”)(2,076) (1,949)
Treasury stock, 130 shares at 2019 and 129 shares at 2018 of Carnival Corporation and 54 shares at 2019 and 48 shares at 2018 of Carnival plc, at cost(8,104) (7,795)
Total shareholders’ equity24,654
 24,216
24,108
 24,443
$41,753
 $40,778
$44,512
 $42,401
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

CARNIVAL CORPORATION & PLC
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
(in millions)
 
Nine Months Ended August 31,Six Months Ended
May 31,
2018 20172019 2018
OPERATING ACTIVITIES      
Net income$2,659
 $2,060
$787
 $951
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities   
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities   
Depreciation and amortization1,510
 1,368
1,059
 1,000
Impairments16
 392
(Gains) losses on fuel derivatives, net(61) 19
Gains on fuel derivatives, net
 (57)
Share-based compensation49
 48
27
 32
Other, net(22) 52
10
 4
4,151
 3,939
1,883
 1,930
Changes in operating assets and liabilities      
Receivables(61) (1)(50) (35)
Inventories(19) (18)5
 (16)
Prepaid expenses and other76
 (1)(302) 59
Accounts payable(94) (101)68
 (14)
Accrued liabilities and other(166) 25
48
 (249)
Customer deposits549
 455
1,516
 1,413
Net cash provided by operating activities4,436
 4,298
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities3,169
 3,087
INVESTING ACTIVITIES      
Purchases of property and equipment(2,784) (2,296)(3,021) (2,201)
Proceeds from sales of ships282
 
6
 102
Payments of fuel derivative settlements(37) (157)(6) (34)
Other, net(67) 34
103
 30
Net cash used in investing activities(2,606) (2,419)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities(2,918) (2,103)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES      
Proceeds from (repayments of) short-term borrowings, net182
 (335)(357) 398
Principal repayments of long-term debt(1,271) (1,012)(338) (1,181)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt1,618
 467
1,722
 1,618
Dividends paid(1,003) (797)(694) (646)
Purchases of treasury stock(1,205) (305)(316) (513)
Other, net(28) (22)(43) (16)
Net cash used in financing activities(1,707) (2,004)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents7
 11
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents131
 (114)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period395
 603
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$526
 $489
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(26) (339)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(5) 2
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash220
 646
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period996
 422
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$1,215
 $1,068
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.



CARNIVAL CORPORATION & PLC
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(UNAUDITED)
(in millions)

 Three Months Ended
 Common
stock
 Ordinary
shares
 Additional
paid-in
capital
 Retained
earnings
 AOCI Treasury
stock
 Total
shareholders’
equity
At February 28, 2018$7
 $358
 $8,708
 $23,360
 $(1,486) $(6,565) $24,382
Net income
 
 
 561
 
 
 561
Other comprehensive income
 
 
 
 (368) 
 (368)
Cash dividends declared ($0.50 per share)
 
 
 (357) 
 
 (357)
Purchases of treasury stock under the Repurchase Program and other
 
 13
 
 
 (298) (284)
At May 31, 2018$7
 $358
 $8,721
 $23,564
 $(1,855) $(6,862) $23,933
              
At February 28, 2019$7
 $358
 $8,776
 $25,033
 $(1,869) $(8,063) $24,241
Net income
 
 
 451
 
 
 451
Other comprehensive income
 
 
 
 (207) 
 (207)
Cash dividends declared ($0.50 per share)
 
 
 (346) 
 
 (346)
Purchases of treasury stock under the Repurchase Program and other
 
 9
 
 
 (41) (32)
At May 31, 2019$7
 $358
 $8,785
 $25,138
 $(2,076) $(8,104) $24,108
              
 Six Months Ended
 Common
stock
 Ordinary
shares
 Additional
paid-in
capital
 Retained
earnings
 AOCI Treasury
stock
 Total
shareholders’
equity
At November 30, 2017$7
 $358
 $8,690
 $23,292
 $(1,782) $(6,349) $24,216
Net income
 
 
 951
 
 
 951
Other comprehensive income
 
 
 
 (73) 
 (73)
Cash dividends declared ($0.95 per share)
 
 
 (679) 
 
 (679)
Purchases of treasury stock under the Repurchase Program and other
 
 32
 
 
 (514) (482)
At May 31, 2018$7
 $358
 $8,721
 $23,564
 $(1,855) $(6,862) $23,933
              
At November 30, 2018$7
 $358
 $8,756
 $25,066
 $(1,949) $(7,795) $24,443
Changes in accounting principles (a)
 
 
 (24) 
 
 (24)
Net income
 
 
 787
 
 
 787
Other comprehensive income
 
 
 
 (127) 
 (127)
Cash dividends declared ($1.00 per share)
 
 
 (691) 
 
 (691)
Purchases of treasury stock under the Repurchase Program and other
 
 29
 
 
 (310) (280)
At May 31, 2019$7
 $358
 $8,785
 $25,138
 $(2,076) $(8,104) $24,108

(a)
We adopted the provisions of Revenue from Contracts with Customers and Derivatives and Hedging on December 1, 2018.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

CARNIVAL CORPORATION & PLC
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 1 – General

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Carnival Corporation and Carnival plc and their respective subsidiaries. Together with their consolidated subsidiaries, they are referred to collectively in these consolidated financial statements and elsewhere in this joint Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as “Carnival Corporation & plc,” “our,” “us” and “we.”

Basis of Presentation
The Consolidated Statements of Income, and the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2018 and 2017, the Consolidated Balance Sheet at August 31, 2018 and the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and the Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the ninethree and six months ended AugustMay 31, 2019 and 2018, and 2017the Consolidated Balance Sheet at May 31, 2019 are unaudited and, in the opinion of our management, contain all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair statement. Our interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the related notes included in the Carnival Corporation & plc 20172018 joint Annual Report on Form 10-K (“Form 10-K”) filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on January 29, 2018.28, 2019. Our operations are seasonal and results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the entire year.
 
Accounting Pronouncements

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued amended guidance, Compensation - Retirement Benefits - Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost, which requires the bifurcation of service costs and other components of net benefit cost. The presentation of the other components of net benefit cost have been recorded in other income. On December 1, 2017, we adopted this guidance using the retrospective transition method for the presentation of the service cost component and other components of net benefit cost. The impact of adopting this guidance was immaterial to our consolidated financial statements, and as such, prior period information was not revised.

The FASB issued guidance, Revenue from Contracts with Customers(“ASC 606”), which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. When effective,On December 1, 2018, we adopted this standard will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”). The standard also requires more detailed disclosures and provides additional guidance for transactions that were not comprehensively addressed in U.S. GAAP. This guidance is required to be adopted by us in the first quarter of 2019. We have electedusing the modified retrospective method for all contracts as of the adoption method which requires entitiesdate. Results for reporting periods beginning after December 1, 2018 are presented under ASC 606, while prior period amounts are not adjusted and continue to applybe reported in accordance with our historical accounting under ASC 605.

The impact of the new revenue standard only to the current periodadoption of ASC 606 on our consolidated financial statements and record a cumulative-effect adjustmentprimarily relates to the December 1, 2018 opening balance of retained earnings, if any. We are substantially complete with our evaluation of changes to our revenues using the model supported by the new revenue standard. The adoption of this guidance will result in the gross presentation of prepaid travel agent commissions (Consolidated Balance Sheet), shore excursions and other onboard revenues and costs all(Consolidated Statement of Income) which were historically presented net, and will require additional disclosures. It is not expectednet. As of December 1, 2018, we recorded a cumulative effect adjustment of $24 million to have a material impactretained earnings related to the timingaccounting for our loyalty programs.


The following tables summarize the impacts of ASC 606 adoption on our recognition of revenues.consolidated financial statements:
 Three months ended May 31, 2019
(in millions)Prior to adoption of ASC 606 Adjustments As Reported
Consolidated Statement of Income     
Onboard and other (Revenues)$1,167
 $343
 $1,510
Revenues (Total)$4,495
 $343
 $4,838
Onboard and other (Operating Costs and Expenses)$142
 $343
 $485
Operating Costs and Expenses (Total)$3,980
 $343
 $4,323
Operating Income$515
 $
 $515
Net Income$451
 $
 $451
      
 Six months ended May 31, 2019
(in millions)Prior to adoption of ASC 606 Adjustments As Reported
Consolidated Statement of Income     
Onboard and other (Revenues)$2,289
 $666
 $2,955
Revenues (Total)$8,845
 $666
 $9,511
Onboard and other (Operating Costs and Expenses)$286
 $666
 $952
Operating Costs and Expenses (Total)$7,943
 $666
 $8,609
Operating Income$902
 $
 $902
Net Income$787
 $
 $787
      
 At May 31, 2019
(in millions)Prior to adoption of ASC 606 Adjustments As Reported
Consolidated Balance Sheet     
Prepaid expenses and other$517
 $210
 $727
Total current assets$2,625
 $210
 $2,835
Customer deposits$5,606
 $210
 $5,815
Total current liabilities$10,167
 $210
 $10,377
      
 Six months ended May 31, 2019
(in millions)Prior to adoption of ASC 606 Adjustments As Reported
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows     
Prepaid expenses and other$(92) $(210) $(302)
Customer deposits$1,306
 $210
 $1,516
Net cash provided by operating activities$3,169
 $
 $3,169

The FASB issued amended guidance, Business Combinations - Clarifying the Definition of a Business, which assists entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. ThisOn December 1, 2018, we adopted this guidance is required to be adopted by us inusing the first quarter of 2019 on a prospective basis. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period.transition method. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a materialhad no impact on our consolidated financial statements.

The FASB issued amended guidance, Statement of Cash Flows - Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments, which clarifies how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. The amendments are aimed at reducing the existing diversity in practice. ThisOn December 1, 2018, we adopted this guidance is required to be adopted by us inusing the first quarter of 2019 and must be applied using a retrospective approachmethod for each period presented. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a materialhad no impact on our consolidated financial statements.


The FASB issued amended guidance, Statement of Cash Flows - Restricted CashCash., which requires On December 1, 2018, we adopted this guidance using the retrospective method for each period presented. As a result, we now present restricted cash to be presented with cash and cash equivalents in the statement of cash flows. This guidance is requiredThe reclassification of restricted cash balances from investing activities to be adopted by uschanges in the first quarter of 2019cash, cash equivalents and must be applied using a retrospective approach to eachrestricted cash was not material for the period presented. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

The FASB issued amended guidance, Service Concession Arrangements, which clarifies that the grantor in a service arrangement should be considered the customer of the operating entity in all cases. ThisOn December 1, 2018, we adopted this guidance is required to be adopted by us inusing the first quarter of 2019 and can be applied using either a retrospective or a modified retrospective approach.method. The adoption of this guidance ishad no impact on our consolidated financial statements.

The FASB issued amended guidance, Derivatives and Hedging, which targeted improvements to accounting for hedging activities such as hedging strategies, effectiveness assessments and recognition of derivative gains or losses. On December 1, 2018, we early adopted this guidance using the modified retrospective approach, which did not expected to have a material impact on our financial statements. At the time of adoption, we changed the method by which we assess effectiveness for outstanding net investment hedges from the forward method to the spot method. Under the spot method, the change in fair value of the hedging instrument attributable to hedge effectiveness remains in AOCI until the net investment is sold or liquidated, while the impact attributable to components excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness is recorded in interest expense, net of capitalized interest, on a systematic and rational basis. Previous gains or losses incurred under the forward method related to net investment hedges will remain in AOCI within the foreign currency translation adjustments component and will be reclassified to earnings when the net investment is sold or liquidated. As required by this guidance, we have also added certain disclosures about hedging activities and their effect on our consolidated financial statements.

The FASB issued guidance, Leases, which requires an entity to recognize both assets and liabilities arising from financing and operating leases, along with additional qualitative and quantitative disclosures. This guidance is required to be adopted by us in the first quarter of 2020 and must be applied using a modified retrospective approach which allows entities to either apply the new lease standard to the beginning of the earliest period presented or only to the current period consolidated financial statements. Early adoption is permitted. The initial adoption of this guidance is expected to increase both our total assets and total liabilities, reflecting the lease rights and obligations arising from our lease arrangements, and will require additional disclosures. We are currently evaluating certain contractual arrangements to determine if this guidance will have any other impact on our consolidated financial statements.they contain an implicit right to use an asset that would qualify as a leasing arrangement under the new guidance.

The FASB issued amended guidance, DerivativesIntangibles - Goodwill and HedgingOther - Internal-Use Software, , which targeted improvementsrequires a customer in a cloud computing arrangement that is a service contract to accountingfollow the internal-use software guidance to determine which implementation costs to capitalize as assets or expense as incurred. The expense related to deferred implementation costs is required to be presented in the same income statement line item as the related hosting fees. Additionally, the payments for hedging activities suchdeferred implementation costs are required to be presented in the same line item in the statement of cash flows as hedging strategies, effectiveness assessments, and recognition of derivative gains or losses.payments for the related hosting fees. This guidance is required to be adopted by us in the first quarter of 20202021 and must be applied using either a modifiedprospective or a retrospective approach. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.

Other
NOTE 2 – Revenue and Expense Recognition

Guest cruise deposits represent unearned revenues and are initially included in customer deposit liabilities when received. Customer deposits are subsequently recognized as cruise revenues, together with revenues from onboard and other activities, and all associated direct costs and expenses of a voyage are recognized as cruise costs and expenses, upon completion of voyages with durations of ten nights or less and on a pro rata basis for voyages in excess of ten nights. The impact of recognizing these shorter duration cruise revenues and costs and expenses on a completed voyage basis versus on a pro rata basis is not significant. Certain of our product offerings are bundled and we allocate the value of the bundled services and goods between passenger ticket revenues, onboard and other revenues and tour and other revenues based upon the estimated standalone selling prices of those goods and services.

Future travel discount vouchers are included as a reduction of cruise passenger ticket revenues when such vouchers are utilized. Guest cancellation fees are recognized in cruise passenger ticket revenues at the time of cancellation.

Our sale to guests of air and other transportation to and from airports near the home ports of our ships are included in cruise passenger ticket revenues, and the related cost of purchasing these services are included in cruise transportation costs. The proceeds that we collect from the sales of third-party shore excursions are included in onboard and other revenues and the related costs are included in onboard and other costs. The amounts collected on behalf of our onboard concessionaires, net of

the amounts remitted to them, are included in onboard and other cruise revenues as concession revenues. All of these amounts are recognized on a completed voyage or pro rata basis as discussed above.

Cruise passenger ticket revenues include fees, taxes and charges collected by us from our guests. TheA portion of these fees, taxes and charges vary with guest head counts and are directly imposed on a revenue-producing arrangement. This portion of the fees, taxes and charges is expensed in commissions, transportation and other costs when the corresponding revenues are recognized. For the three and six months ended May 31, the fees, taxes and charges included in passenger ticket revenues and commissions, transportation and other costs were $174$154 million and $161$317 million in 2019 and $143 million and $465$291 million in 2018. The remaining portion of fees, taxes and charges are also included in cruise passenger ticket revenues and are expensed in other ship operating expenses when the corresponding revenues are recognized.

Revenues and expenses from our hotel and transportation operations, which are included in our Tour and Other segment, are recognized at the time the services are performed or expenses are incurred. Revenues from the long-term leasing of ships, which are also included in our Tour and Other segment, are recognized ratably over the term of the agreement.
Customer Deposits

Our payment terms generally require an initial deposit to confirm a reservation, with the balance due prior to the voyage. Cash received from guests in advance of the cruise is recorded in customer deposits and in other long-term liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. These amounts include refundable deposits. We had customer deposits of $6.0 billion and $4.7 billion as of May 31, 2019 and December 1, 2018. During the six months ended May 31, 2019, we recognized revenues of $3.7 billion related to our customer deposits as of December 1, 2018. Our customer deposits balance changes due to the seasonal nature of cash collections, the recognition of revenue and foreign currency translation.

Contract Receivables

Although we generally require full payment from our customers prior to or concurrently with their cruise, we grant credit terms to a relatively small portion of our revenue source. We also have receivables from credit card merchants for cruise ticket purchases and onboard revenue. These receivables are included within trade and other receivables, net.

Contract Assets

Contract assets are amounts paid prior to the start of a voyage, which we record as an asset within prepaid expenses and otherand which are subsequently recognized as commissions, transportation and other at the time of revenue recognition. We have contract assets of $210 million and $440$151 million for the threeas of May 31, 2019 and nine months ended August 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.December 1, 2018.

NOTE 23 – Unsecured Debt

At AugustMay 31, 2018,2019, our short-term borrowings consisted of euro- denominatedeuro-denominated commercial paper of $398 million and a euro-denominated bank loan of $234 million due in 2019.$480 million. For the ninesix months ended AugustMay 31, 2019, there were no borrowings or repayments of commercial paper with original maturities greater than three months. For the six months ended May 31, 2018, and 2017, we had borrowings of $2 million and $111 million and repayments of $2 million and $364 million of commercial paper with original maturities greater than three months.

In December 2017, we repaid a $500 million bond and borrowed $469 million under a sterling-denominated floating rate bank loan due in 2022.

In January 2018, we repaid $365 million of euro-denominated floating rate bank loans prior to their 2018 and 2021 maturity dates.

In March 2018, we borrowed $370 million under a euro-denominated floating rate bank loan due in 2020 and borrowed $567$852 million under an export credit facility due in semi-annual installments through 2030.2031.

In April 2018,February 2019, we borrowed $229$587 million under ana euro-denominated export credit facility due in semi-annual installments through 2030.

In June 2018, we2031. We also entered into a $914an $899 million export credit facility, which may be drawn in euro or U.S. dollars in 20222023 and will be due in semi-annual installments through 2034.2035. The interest rate on this export credit facility can be fixed or floating, at our discretion.

In March 2019, we borrowed $283 million under two euro-denominated floating rate bank loans due in 2023.

NOTE 34 – Contingencies
Litigation
InOn May 2, 2019, two lawsuits were filed against Carnival Corporation in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida under Title III of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act, also known as the Helms-Burton Act. The complaint filed by Havana Docks Corporation alleges it holds an interest in the Havana Cruise Port Terminal and the complaint

filed by Javier Garcia-Bengochea alleges that he holds an interest in the Port of Santiago, Cuba, both of which were expropriated by the Cuban Government. The complaints further allege that Carnival Cruise Line “trafficked” in those properties by embarking and disembarking passengers at these facilities. The plaintiffs seek all available statutory remedies, including the value of the expropriated property, plus interest, treble damages, attorneys’ fees and costs. We believe we have meritorious defenses to the claims and we intend to vigorously defend against them. We do not believe that it is likely that the outcome of these matters will be material, but litigation is inherently unpredictable and there can be no assurances that the final outcome of the case might not be material to our operating results or financial condition.
Additionally, in the normal course of our business, various claims and lawsuits have been filed or are pending against us. Most of these claims and lawsuits, or any settlement of claims and lawsuits, are covered by insurance and the maximum amount of our liability, net of any insurance recoverables, is typically limited to our self-insurance retention levels. We believe the ultimate outcome of these claims, lawsuits and lawsuitssettlements, as applicable, each and in the aggregate, will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Contingent Obligations – Indemnifications
Some of the debt contracts we enter into include indemnification provisions obligating us to make payments to the counterparty if certain events occur. These contingencies generally relate to changes in taxes or changes in laws which increase our lender’s costs. There are no stated or notional amounts included in the indemnification clauses, and we are not able to estimate the maximum potential amount of future payments, if any, under these indemnification clauses.

NOTE 45 – Fair Value Measurements, Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities and Financial Risks
Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is defined as the amount that would be received for selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date and is measured using inputs in one of the following three categories:
Level 1 measurements are based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we have the ability to access. Valuation of these items does not entail a significant amount of judgment.
Level 2 measurements are based on quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active or market data other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities.
Level 3 measurements are based on unobservable data that are supported by little or no market activity and are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
Considerable judgment may be required in interpreting market data used to develop the estimates of fair value. Accordingly, certain estimates of fair value presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that could be realized in a current or future market exchange.

Financial Instruments that are not Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis 
August 31, 2018 November 30, 2017May 31, 2019 November 30, 2018
Carrying
Value
 Fair Value Carrying
Value
 Fair ValueCarrying
Value
 Fair Value Carrying
Value
 Fair Value
(in millions) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Assets      
       
      
       
Long-term other assets (a)$136
 $
 $37
 $98
 $126
 $
 $49
 $75
$182
 $
 $29
 $151
 $127
 $
 $30
 $95
Total$136
 $
 $37
 $98
 $126
 $
 $49
 $75
$182
 $
 $29
 $151
 $127
 $
 $30
 $95
Liabilities      
       
      
       
Fixed rate debt (b)$5,308
 $
 $5,463
 $
 $5,588
 $
 $5,892
 $
$6,665
 $
 $6,915
 $
 $5,699
 $
 $5,799
 $
Floating rate debt (b)4,372
 
 4,409
 
 3,658
 
 3,697
 
4,615
 
 4,659
 
 4,695
 
 4,727
 
Total$9,680
 $
 $9,872
 $
 $9,246
 $
 $9,589
 $
$11,280
 $
 $11,574
 $
 $10,394
 $
 $10,526
 $
 
(a)Long-term other assets are comprised of notes receivable. The fair values of our Level 2 notes receivable were based on estimated future cash flows discounted at appropriate market interest rates. The fair values of our Level 3 notes receivable were estimated using risk-adjusted discount rates.

(b)The debt amounts above do not include the impact of interest rate swaps or debt issuance costs. The fair values of our publicly-traded notes were based on their unadjusted quoted market prices in markets that are not sufficiently active to be Level 1 and, accordingly, are considered Level 2. The fair values of our other debt were estimated based on current market interest rates being applied to this debt.


Financial Instruments that are Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
August 31, 2018 November 30, 2017May 31, 2019 November 30, 2018
(in millions)Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Assets                      
Cash and cash equivalents$526
 $
 $
 $395
 $
 $
$1,202
 $
 $
 $982
 $
 $
Restricted cash15
 
 
 26
 
 
14
 
 
 14
 
 
Marketable securities held in rabbi trusts (a)6
 
 
 97
 
 
Derivative financial instruments
 5
 
 
 15
 

 25
 
 
 
 
Total$547
 $5
 $
 $518
 $15
 $
$1,215
 $25
 $
 $996
 $
 $
Liabilities                      
Derivative financial instruments$
 $40
 $
 $
 $161
 $
$
 $22
 $
 $
 $29
 $
Total$
 $40
 $
 $
 $161
 $
$
 $22
 $
 $
 $29
 $

(a)The use of marketable securities held in rabbi trusts is restricted to funding certain deferred compensation and non-qualified U.S. pension plans.
Nonfinancial Instruments that are Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
Valuation of Goodwill and Trademarks 
GoodwillGoodwill
(in millions)NAA (a)
Segment
 EA (b)
Segment
 TotalNAA (a)
Segment
 EA (b)
Segment
 Total
At November 30, 2017$1,898
 $1,069
 $2,967
At November 30, 2018$1,898
 $1,027
 $2,925
Foreign currency translation adjustment
 (18) (18)
 (19) (19)
At August 31, 2018$1,898
 $1,050
 $2,949
At May 31, 2019$1,898
 $1,008
 $2,906
(a)    North America & Australia (“NAA”)
(b)    Europe & Asia (“EA”)
TrademarksTrademarks
(in millions)NAA
Segment
 EA
Segment
 TotalNAA
Segment
 EA
Segment
 Total
At November 30, 2017$927
 $252
 $1,179
At November 30, 2018$927
 $242
 $1,169
Foreign currency translation adjustment
 (5) (5)
 (4) (4)
At August 31, 2018$927
 $247
 $1,174
At May 31, 2019$927
 $238
 $1,165

The determination of our reporting unit goodwill and trademark fair values includes numerous assumptions that are subject to various risks and uncertainties. We believe that we have made reasonable estimates and judgments. A change in the conditions, circumstances or strategy, including decisions about the allocation of new ships amongst brands and the transfer of ships between brands (influencing fair values in the future), may result in a need to recognize an impairment charge.


Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities  

(in millions)Balance Sheet Location August 31, 2018 November 30, 2017Balance Sheet Location May 31, 2019 November 30, 2018
Derivative assets        
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments        
Net investment hedges (a)Prepaid expenses and other $5
 $3
Foreign currency zero cost collars (b)Prepaid expenses and other 
 12
Cross currency swaps (a)Prepaid expenses and other $19
 $

Other assets 6
 
Total derivative assets $5
 $15
 $25
 $
Derivative liabilities        
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments        
Net investment hedges (a)Accrued liabilities and other $
 $13
Other long-term liabilities 13
 17
Cross currency swaps (a)Accrued liabilities and other $3
 $5
Foreign currency zero cost collars (b)Other long-term liabilities 1
 
Interest rate swaps (c)Accrued liabilities and other 8
 10
Accrued liabilities and other 7
 8

Other long-term liabilities 13
 17
Other long-term liabilities 11
 11
 35
 57
 22
 23
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments        
Fuel (d)Accrued liabilities and other 6
 95
Accrued liabilities and other 
 6
Other long-term liabilities 
 9
 6
 104
Total derivative liabilities $40
 $161
 $22
 $29
 
(a)At AugustMay 31, 20182019 and November 30, 2017,2018, we had foreigncross currency swaps totaling $160$984 million and $324$156 million, respectively, that are designated as hedges of our net investmentsinvestment in foreign operations with a euro-denominated functional currency. At AugustMay 31, 2018, this foreign2019, these cross currency swap settles in September 2019.swaps settle through December 2030.
(b)At AugustMay 31, 2018 and November 30, 2017,2019, we had foreign currency derivatives consisting of foreign currency zero cost collars that are designated as foreign currency cash flow hedges for a portion of our euro-denominated shipbuilding payments. See “Newbuild Currency Risks” below for additional information regarding these derivatives.
(c)We have euro interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges whereby we receive floating interest rate payments in exchange for making fixed interest rate payments. These interest rate swap agreements effectively changed $422$340 million at AugustMay 31, 20182019 and $479$385 million at November 30, 20172018 of EURIBOR-based floating rate euro debt to fixed rate euro debt. At AugustMay 31, 2018,2019, these interest rate swaps settle through March 2025.
(d)At August 31, 2018 and November 30, 2017, we had fuel derivatives consisting of zero cost collars on Brent crude oil (“Brent”) to cover a portion of our estimated fuel consumption through 2018. See “Fuel Price Risks” below for additional information regarding these derivatives.


Our derivative contracts include rights of offset with our counterparties. We have elected to net certain of our derivative assets and liabilities within counterparties.
 August 31, 2018 May 31, 2019
(in millions) Gross Amounts Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheet Total Net Amounts Presented in the Balance Sheet Gross Amounts not Offset in the Balance Sheet Net Amounts Gross Amounts Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheet Total Net Amounts Presented in the Balance Sheet Gross Amounts not Offset in the Balance Sheet Net Amounts
Assets $5
 $
 $5
 $(5) $
 $29
 $(4) $25
 $(3) $22
Liabilities $40
 $
 $40
 $(5) $36
 $26
 $(4) $22
 $(3) $18
                    
 November 30, 2017 November 30, 2018
(in millions) Gross Amounts Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheet Total Net Amounts Presented in the Balance Sheet Gross Amounts not Offset in the Balance Sheet Net Amounts Gross Amounts Gross Amounts Offset in the Balance Sheet Total Net Amounts Presented in the Balance Sheet Gross Amounts not Offset in the Balance Sheet Net Amounts
Assets $15
 $
 $15
 $(8) $7
 $
 $
 $
 $

 $
Liabilities $161
 $
 $161
 $(8) $153
 $29
 $
 $29
 $
 $29

The effective gain (loss) portionseffect of our derivatives qualifying and designated as hedging instruments recognized in other comprehensive income were(loss) and in income was as follows:
Three Months Ended
August 31,
 Nine Months Ended
August 31,
Three Months Ended
May 31,
 Six Months Ended
May 31,
(in millions)2018 2017 2018 20172019 2018 2019 2018
Net investment hedges$3
 $(17) $13
 $(33)
Gains (losses) recognized in AOCI:       
Cross currency swaps – net investment hedges$29
 $16
 $18
 $10
Foreign currency zero cost collars – cash flow hedges$(1) $17
 $(11) $52
$(1) $(11) $(1) $(10)
Interest rate swaps – cash flow hedges$1
 $1
 $5
 $5
$
 $
 $1
 $4
Gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI – cash flow hedges:       
Interest rate swaps – Interest expense, net of capitalized interest$(2) $(2) $(4) $(5)
Gains (losses) recognized on derivative instruments (amount excluded from effectiveness testing – net investment hedges)       
Cross currency swaps – Interest expense, net of capitalized interest$6
 $
 $11
 $
There are no credit risk related contingent features in our derivative agreements, except for bilateral credit provisions within our fuel derivative counterparty agreements. These provisions require cash collateral to be posted or received to the extent the fuel derivative fair value payable to or receivable from an individual counterparty exceeds $100 million. At August 31, 2018 and November 30, 2017, no collateral was required to be posted to or received from our fuel derivative counterparties.
The amount of estimated cash flow hedges’ unrealized gains and losses that are expected to be reclassified to earnings in the next twelve months is not significant.
Financial Risks
Fuel Price Risks
We manage our exposure to fuel price risk by managing our consumption of fuel. Substantially all of our exposure to market risk for changes in fuel prices relates to the consumption of fuel on our ships. We manage fuel consumption through ship maintenance practices, modifying our itineraries and implementing innovative technologies. We are also adding new, more fuel efficient ships to our fleet and are strategically disposing of smaller, less fuel efficient ships. We have Brent call options and Brent put options, collectively referred to as zero cost collars, that establish ceiling and floor prices and mitigate a portion of our economic risk attributable to potential fuel price increases through the end of 2018.
 Three Months Ended
August 31,
 Nine Months Ended
August 31,
(in millions)2018
2017 2018 2017
Unrealized gains on fuel derivatives, net$8

$65
 $90
 $134
Realized losses on fuel derivatives, net(4)
(57) (29) (153)
Gains (losses) on fuel derivatives, net$4
 $7
 $61
 $(19)

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risks
Overall Strategy
We manage our exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates through our normal operating and financing activities, including netting certain exposures to take advantage of any natural offsets and, when considered appropriate, through the use of derivative and non-derivative financial instruments. Our primary focus is to monitor our exposure to, and manage, the economic foreign currency exchange risks faced by our operations and realized if we exchange one currency for another. We currently only hedge certain of our ship commitments and net investments in foreign operations. The financial impacts of the hedging instruments we do employ generally offset the changes in the underlying exposures being hedged.
Operational Currency Risks
Our operations primarily utilize the U.S. dollar, Australian dollar, euro or sterling as their functional currencies. Our operations also have revenue and expenses denominated in non-functional currencies. Movements in foreign currency exchange rates will affect our financial statements.
Investment Currency Risks
We consider our investments in foreign operations to be denominated in stable currencies. Our investments in foreign operations are of a long-term nature. We have $5.5At May 31, 2019, we had $7.0 billion and $861$835 million of euro- and sterling-denominated debt, respectively, including the effect of foreigncross currency swaps, which providesprovide an economic offset for our operations with euro and sterling functional

currency. We also partially mitigate our net investment currency exposures by denominating a portion of our foreign currency intercompany payables in our foreign operations’ functional currencies. 
Newbuild Currency Risks

Our shipbuilding contracts are typically denominated in euros. Our decision to hedge a non-functional currency ship commitment for our cruise brands is made on a case-by-case basis, considering the amount and duration of the exposure, market volatility, economic trends, our overall expected net cash flows by currency and other offsetting risks. We use foreign currency derivative contracts to manage foreign currency exchange rate risk for some of our ship construction payments. At AugustMay 31, 2018,

2019, for the following newbuild,newbuilds, we had foreign currency zero cost collars for a portion of our euro-denominated shipyard payments. These collars are designated as cash flow hedges.
 Entered Into Matures in Weighted-Average Floor Rate Weighted- Average Ceiling Rate
Nieuw Statendam2016 November 2018 $1.05
 $1.25
 Entered Into Matures in Weighted-Average Floor Rate Weighted- Average Ceiling Rate
Carnival Panorama2019 October 2019 $1.05
 $1.28
Enchanted Princess2019 June 2020 $1.04
 $1.28
Mardi Gras2019 August 2020 $1.04
 $1.28
If the spot rate is between the ceiling and floor rates on the date of maturity, then we would not owe or receive any payments under these collars.
At AugustMay 31, 2018,2019, our remaining newbuild currency exchange rate risk primarily relates to euro-denominated newbuild contract payments to non-euro functional currency brands, which represent a total unhedged commitment of $10.5$7.5 billion and relates tofor newbuilds scheduled to be delivered in 2019from 2020 through 2025.
The cost of shipbuilding orders that we may place in the future that is denominated in a different currency than our cruise brands’ will be affected by foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. These foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations may affect our decision to order new cruise ships.
Interest Rate Risks
We manage our exposure to fluctuations in interest rates through our debt portfolio management and investment strategies. We evaluate our debt portfolio to determine whether to make periodic adjustments to the mix of fixed and floating rate debt through the use of interest rate swaps, issuance of new debt, amendment of existing debt or early retirement of existing debt.

Concentrations of Credit Risk

As part of our ongoing control procedures, we monitor concentrations of credit risk associated with financial and other institutions with which we conduct significant business. We seek to minimize these credit risk exposures, including counterparty nonperformance primarily associated with our cash equivalents, investments, committed financing facilities, contingent obligations, derivative instruments, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees, by:

Conducting business with large, well-established financial institutions, insurance companies and export credit agencies
Diversifying our counterparties 
Having guidelines regarding credit ratings and investment maturities that we follow to help safeguard liquidity and minimize risk
Generally requiring collateral and/or guarantees to support notes receivable on significant asset sales, long-term ship charters and new ship progress payments to shipyards 

We currently believe the risk of nonperformance by any of our significant counterparties is remote. At AugustMay 31, 2018,2019, our exposures under foreign currency and fuel derivative contracts, cross currency swaps and interest rate swap agreements were not material. We also monitor the creditworthiness of travel agencies and tour operators in Asia, Australia and Europe, which includes charter-hire agreements in Asia and credit and debit card providers to which we extend credit in the normal course of our business. Our credit exposure also includes contingent obligations related to cash payments received directly by travel agents and tour operators for cash collected by them on cruise sales in Australia and most of Europe where we are obligated to honor our guests’ cruise payments made by them to their travel agents and tour operators regardless of whether we have received these payments. Concentrations of credit risk associated with these trade receivables, charter-hire agreements and contingent obligations are not considered to be material, principally due to the large number of unrelated accounts, the nature of these contingent obligations and their short maturities. We have not experienced significant credit losses on our trade receivables, charter-hire agreements and contingent obligations. We do not normally require collateral or other security to support normal credit sales.

NOTE 56 – Segment Information
Beginning in the first quarter of 2018, we revised our operating segments due to changes in our internal reporting as a result of the recent strategic realignment of our business in Australia. The presentation of prior period segment information has been revised to reflect this change. Our operating segments are reported on the same basis as the internally reported information that is provided to our chief operating decision maker (“CODM”), who is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Carnival Corporation and Carnival plc. The CODM assesses performance and makes decisions to allocate resources for Carnival Corporation & plc based upon

review of the results across all of our segments. Our four reportable segments are comprised of (1) NAA cruise operations, (2) EA cruise operations, (3) Cruise Support and (4) Tour and Other.

The operating segments within each of our NAA and EA reportable segments have been aggregated based on the similarity of their economic and other characteristics.characteristics, including geographic guest sourcing. Our Cruise Support segment representsincludes our portfolio of leading port destinations and other services, all of which are operated for the benefit of our cruise brands. Our Tour and Other segment represents the hotel and transportation operations of Holland America Princess Alaska Tours and other operations.
Three Months Ended August 31, Three Months Ended May 31,
(in millions)Revenues Operating costs and
expenses
 Selling
and
administrative
 Depreciation
and
amortization
 Operating
income (loss)
 Revenues Operating costs and
expenses
 Selling
and
administrative
 Depreciation
and
amortization
 Operating
income (loss)
2019         
NAA$3,162
 $2,033
 $342
 $339
 $447
EA1,561
 1,033
 185
 166
 177
Cruise Support44
 32
 87
 27
 (102)
Tour and Other71
 61
 7
 9
 (7)
$4,838
 $3,159
 $621
 $542
 $515
2018                   
NAA$3,805
 $1,981
 $333
 $323
 $1,168
 $2,836
 $1,747
 $338
 $317
 $433
EA1,832
 891
 172
 150
 621
 1,449
 888
 191
 160
 210
Cruise Support31
 (4) 64
 28
 (57) 31
 11
 64
 25
 (69)
Tour and Other167
 90
 4
 10
 62
 42
 36
 11
 10
 (14)
$5,836
 $2,958
 $573
 $511
 $1,794
 $4,357
 $2,681
 $605
 $512
 $559
2017          
         
Six Months Ended May 31,
(in millions)Revenues Operating costs and
expenses
 Selling
and
administrative
 Depreciation
and
amortization
 Operating
income (loss)
2019         
NAA$3,565
 $1,920
 $320
 $303
 $933
(a)$6,239
 $4,043
 $695
 $667
 $833
EA1,767
 1,007
 158
 147
 455
 3,087
 2,108
 390
 318
 270
Cruise Support28
 
 65
 13
 (50) 86
 60
 152
 55
 (180)
Tour and Other155
 86
 4
 10
 55
 99
 90
 13
 19
 (22)
$5,515
 $3,013
 $547
 $473
 $1,393
 $9,511
 $6,301
 $1,250
 $1,059
 $902
2018         
NAA$5,519
 $3,405
 $705
 $617
 $793
EA2,952
 1,892
 379
 316
 364
Cruise Support63
 43
 119
 48
 (147)
Tour and Other55
 50
 17
 19
 (31)
$8,589
 $5,390
 $1,221
 $1,000
 $978

Revenue by geographic areas, which are based on where our guests are sourced, were as follows:

 Nine Months Ended August 31, 
(in millions)Revenues Operating costs and
expenses
 Selling
and
administrative
 Depreciation
and
amortization
 Operating
income (loss)
 
2018          
NAA$9,325
 $5,385
 $1,039
 $940
 $1,961
 
EA4,784
 2,783
 551
 466
 984
 
Cruise Support94
 40
 183
 76
 (204) 
Tour and Other222
 140
 22
 29
 31
 
 $14,425
 $8,348
 $1,794
 $1,510
 $2,772
 
2017          
NAA$8,744
 $5,073
 $982
 $893
 $1,708
(a)
EA4,206
 2,661
 475
 411
 658
 
Cruise Support101
 18
 180
 36
 (133) 
Tour and Other200
 132
 12
 28
 28
 
 $13,251
 $7,884
 $1,649
 $1,368
 $2,261
 
(in millions)Three Months Ended May 31, 2019 Six Months Ended May 31, 2019
North America$2,639
 $5,159
Europe1,350
 2,749
Australia and Asia741
 1,324
Other108
 279
 $4,838
 $9,511

(a) Includes $89 million of impairment charges related to NAA’s goodwill and trademarks.

NOTE 67 – Earnings Per Share 
Three Months Ended
August 31,
 Nine Months Ended
August 31,
Three Months Ended
May 31,
 Six Months Ended
May 31,
(in millions, except per share data)2018 2017 2018 20172019 2018 2019 2018
Net income for basic and diluted earnings per share$1,707
 $1,329
 $2,659
 $2,060
$451
 $561
 $787
 $951
Weighted-average shares outstanding706
 723
 712
 724
691
 714
 692
 715
Dilutive effect of equity plans2
 3
 2
 3
2
 1
 2
 2
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding707
 726
 714
 727
693
 715
 694
 717
Basic earnings per share$2.42
 $1.84
 $3.73
 $2.85
$0.65
 $0.79
 $1.14
 $1.33
Diluted earnings per share$2.41
 $1.83
 $3.72
 $2.84
$0.65
 $0.78
 $1.13
 $1.33


NOTE 78Shareholders’ EquitySupplemental Cash Flow Information
(in millions)May 31, 2019 November 30, 2018
Cash and cash equivalents (Consolidated Balance Sheets)$1,202
 $982
Restricted cash included in prepaid expenses and other and other assets14
 14
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows)$1,215
 $996

Effective August 27, 2018,For the company approved a modification of the general authorization to repurchase Carnival Corporation common stock and/or Carnival plc ordinary shares (the “Repurchase Program”), which replenished the remaining authorized repurchases at the time of the approval to $1.0 billion. During the ninesix months ended AugustMay 31, 2019 and 2018, we repurchased 11.8 million sharesissued notes receivable upon sale of Carnival plc ordinary shares and 7.8 million sharesships of Carnival Corporation common stock for $726$104 million and $475 million, respectively, under the Repurchase Program. At August 31, 2018, the remaining availability under the Repurchase Program was $987$35 million.
During the three months ended August 31, 2018, our Boards of Directors declared a dividend to holders of Carnival Corporation common stock and Carnival plc ordinary shares of $0.50 per share.

NOTE 89 – Property and Equipment

In March 2018,2019, we sold and transferred an EANAA segment 700-passenger1,680-passenger capacity ship.

In April 2018,2019, we sold and transferred an EA segment 1,300-passenger capacity ship.

In June 2018, we sold an NAA segment 840-passenger1,260-passenger capacity ship. The ship will be transferred to the buyer in July 2019.

In June 2018, we sold an EA segment 1,880-passenger capacity ship. The ship will be transferred to the buyer in August 2019.

In August 2018, we sold an NAA segment 1,680-passenger capacity ship. The ship will be transferred to the buyer in March 2019.

NOTE 9 – Other Assets

In July 2018, we acquired a minority interest in the White Pass & Yukon Route (“White Pass”) division of TWC Enterprises Ltd. that includes White Pass’ port, railroad and retail operations in Skagway, Alaska.


Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Cautionary Note Concerning Factors That May Affect Future Results

Some of the statements, estimates or projections contained in this document are “forward-looking statements” that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions with respect to us, including some statements concerning future results, outlooks, plans, goals and other events which have not yet occurred. These statements are intended to qualify for the safe harbors from liability provided by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements other than statements of historical facts are statements that could be deemed forward-looking. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about our business and the industry in which we operate and the beliefs and assumptions of our management. We have tried, whenever possible, to identify these statements by using words like “will,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “believe,” “depends,” “expect,” “goal,” “anticipate,” “forecast,” “project,” “future,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” “target,” “indicate,” “outlook,” and similar expressions of future intent or the negative of such terms.

Forward-looking statements include those statements that relate to our outlook and financial position including, but not limited to, statements regarding:
    Net revenue yields
    Net cruise costs, excluding fuel per available lower berth day
    Booking levels
    Estimates of ship depreciable lives and residual values
    Pricing and occupancy
    Goodwill, ship and trademark fair values
    Interest, tax and fuel expenses
    Liquidity
    Currency exchange rates
    Adjusted earnings per share
Because forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are many factors that could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements. This note contains important cautionary statements of the known factors that we consider could materially affect the accuracy of our forward-lookingforward looking statements and adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial position. It is not possible to predict or identify all such risks. There may be additional risks that we consider immaterial or which are unknown. These factors include, but are not limited to, the following:
The demand for cruises may decline due to adverseAdverse world events impacting the ability or desire of people to travel including conditionsaffecting the safety and security of travel, government regulations and requirements, andmay lead to a decline in consumer confidencedemand for cruises
Incidents suchconcerning our ships, guests or the cruise vacation industry as ship incidents, security incidents, the spread of contagious diseases and threats thereof,well as adverse weather conditions orand other natural disasters andmay impact the related adverse publicity affecting our reputation and the health, safety, security and satisfaction of our guests and crew and lead to reputational damage
Changes in and compliancenon-compliance with laws and regulations under which we operate, such as those relating to health, environment, health, safety and security, data privacy and protection, taxanti-corruption, economic sanctions, trade protection and anti-corruption under which we operatetax may lead to litigations,litigation, enforcement actions, fines, or penalties and reputational damage
Disruptions
Breaches in data security and lapses in data privacy as well as disruptions and other damages to our principal offices, information technology operations and othersystem networks and operations, breaches in data security, lapses in data privacy, and failure to keep pace with developments in technology may adversely impact our business operations, the satisfaction of our guests and crew and lead to reputational damage
Ability to recruit, develop and retain qualified shipboard personnel who live on ships away from home for extended periods of time may adversely impact our business operations, guest services and satisfaction
Increases in fuel prices and availability of fuel supply may adversely impact our scheduled itineraries and costs
Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates may adversely impact our financial results
Overcapacity and competition in the cruise ship and land-based vacation industry
Continuing financial viability of our travel agent distribution system, air service providers and other key vendors may lead to a decline in our supply chain, as well as reductions in the availability of,cruise sales and increases in the prices for, the services and products provided by these vendorspricing
Inability to implement our shipbuilding programs and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments on terms that are favorable or consistent with our expectations, as well as increases to our repairs and maintenance expenses and refurbishment costs as our fleet ages
Geographic regions in which we try to expand our business may be slow to develop andor ultimately not develop how we expect
Inability to implement our shipbuilding programs and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments may adversely impact our business operations and the satisfaction of our guests

The ordering of the risk factors set forth above is not intended to reflect our indication of priority or likelihood.
Forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as a prediction of actual results. Subject to any continuing obligations under applicable law or any relevant stock exchange rules, we expressly disclaim any obligation to disseminate, after the date of this document, any updates or revisions to any such forward-looking statements to reflect any change in expectations or events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based.


New Accounting Pronouncements

Refer to our consolidated financial statements for further information on New Accounting Pronouncements.

Critical Accounting Estimates

For a discussion of our critical accounting estimates, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” that is included in the Form 10-K.

Seasonality

Our revenues from the sale of passenger tickets are seasonal. Historically, demand for cruises has been greatest during our third quarter, which includes the Northern Hemisphere summer months. This higher demand during the third quarter results in higher ticket prices and occupancy levels and, accordingly, the largest share of our operating income is earned during this period. The seasonality of our results also increases due to ships being taken out-of-service for maintenance, which we schedule during non-peak demand periods. In addition, substantially all of Holland America Princess Alaska Tours’ revenue and net income is generated from May through September in conjunction with the Alaska cruise season.

Third and Fourth Quarter 2019

As previously disclosed, we expect results for the third and fourth quarter to be unfavorably impacted by voyage disruptions related to Carnival Vista, the U.S. government’s policy change on travel to Cuba, and lower net revenue yields in the second half of the year compared to guidance released on March 26, 2019.

Statistical Information
Three Months Ended
August 31,
 Nine Months Ended
August 31,
Three Months Ended
May 31,
 Six Months Ended
May 31,
2018 2017 2018 20172019 2018 2019 2018
Available Lower Berth Days (“ALBDs”) (in thousands) (a) (b)21,475
 21,120
 62,626
 61,541
21,645
 20,690
 42,944
 41,151
Occupancy percentage (c)112.6% 111.3% 107.8% 106.7%105.3% 105.7% 105.0% 105.2%
Passengers carried (in thousands)3,562
 3,441
 9,393
 9,116
3,101
 2,971
 6,038
 5,831
Fuel consumption in metric tons (in thousands)818
 814
 2,458
 2,463
835
 819
 1,664
 1,640
Fuel consumption in metric tons per thousand ALBDs38.1
 38.5
 39.3
 40.0
38.6
 39.6
 38.8
 39.9
Fuel cost per metric ton consumed$531
 $378
 $474
 $371
$507
 $455
 $483
 $446
Currencies (USD to 1)              
AUD$0.74
 $0.78
 $0.76
 $0.76
$0.70
 $0.77
 $0.71
 $0.77
CAD$0.76
 $0.78
 $0.78
 $0.76
$0.75
 $0.78
 $0.75
 $0.79
EUR$1.16
 $1.15
 $1.20
 $1.11
$1.12
 $1.21
 $1.13
 $1.21
GBP$1.31
 $1.29
 $1.36
 $1.27
$1.30
 $1.38
 $1.29
 $1.38
RMB$0.15
 $0.15
 $0.15
 $0.15
$0.15
 $0.16
 $0.15
 $0.16

(a)
ALBD is a standard measure of passenger capacity for the period that we use to approximate rate and capacity variances, based on consistently applied formulas that we use to perform analyses to determine the main non-capacity driven factors that cause our cruise revenues and expenses to vary. ALBDs assume that each cabin we offer for sale accommodates two passengers and is computed by multiplying passenger capacity by revenue-producing ship operating days in the period.

(b)
For the three months ended AugustMay 31, 20182019 compared to the three months ended AugustMay 31, 2017,2018, we had a 1.7%4.6% capacity increase in ALBDs comprised of a 3.1%0.5% capacity increase in our NAA segment and a 0.8%12% capacity decreaseincrease in our EA segment.


Our NAA segment’s capacity increase was caused by:
Full quarter impact from one Carnival Cruise Line 3,970-passenger capacity ship that entered into service in April 2018
Full quarter impact from one Seabourn 600-passenger capacity ship that entered into service in May 2018

Our EA segment’s capacity decrease was caused by:
Full quarter impact from one P&O Cruises (UK) 700-passenger capacity ship removed from service in March 2018
Full quarter impact from one Costa Cruises 1,300-passenger capacity ship removed from service in April 2018

For the nine months ended August 31, 2018 compared to the nine months ended August 31, 2017, we had a 1.8% capacity increase in ALBDs comprised of a 2.2% capacity increase in our NAA segment and a 1.0% capacity increase in our EA segment.

Our NAA segment’s capacity increase was caused by:
Partial period impact from one Princess Cruises 3,560-passenger capacity ship that entered into service in April 2017
Partial period impact from one Carnival Cruise Line 3,970-passenger3,960-passenger capacity ship that entered into service in April 2018
Partial period impact from one Seabourn 600-passenger capacity ship that entered into service in May 2018
Full period impact from one Holland America Line 2,670-passenger capacity ship that entered into service in December 2018

These increases wereThe increase in our NAA segment’s capacity was partially offset by the partialby:
Partial period impact from one P&O Cruises (Australia) 1,550-passenger1,680-passenger capacity ship removed from service in March 2019
Partial period impact from one P&O Cruises (Australia) 1,260-passenger capacity ship removed from service in April 2017.2019

Our EA segment’s capacity increase was caused by:
PartialFull period impact from one AIDA Cruises 3,290-passenger5,230-passenger capacity ship that entered into service in June 2017December 2018
Partial period impact from one Costa Cruises 4,200-passenger capacity ship that entered into service in March 2019
This
The increase in our EA segment’s capacity was partially offset by:
Partial period impact from one P&O Cruises (UK) 700-passenger capacity ship removed from service in March 2018
Partial period impact from one Costa Cruises 1,300-passenger capacity ship removed from service in April 2018

For the six months ended May 31, 2019 compared to the six months ended May 31, 2018, we had a 4.4% capacity increase in ALBDs comprised of a 2.8% capacity increase in our NAA segment and a 7.1% capacity increase in our EA segment.

Our NAA segment’s capacity increase was caused by:
Partial period impact from one Carnival Cruise Line 3,960-passenger capacity ship that entered into service in April 2018
Partial period impact from one Seabourn 600-passenger capacity ship that entered into service in May 2018
Partial period impact from one Holland America Line 2,670-passenger capacity ship that entered into service in December 2018

The increase in our NAA segment’s capacity was partially offset by:
Partial period impact from one P&O Cruises (Australia) 1,680-passenger capacity ship removed from service in March 2019
Partial period impact from one P&O Cruises (Australia) 1,260-passenger capacity ship removed from service in April 2019

Our EA segment’s capacity increase was caused by:
Partial period impact from one AIDA 5,230-passenger capacity ship that entered into service in December 2018
Partial period impact from one Costa Cruises 4,200-passenger capacity ship that entered into service in March 2019

The increase in our EA segment’s capacity was partially offset by:
Partial period impact from one P&O Cruises (UK) 700-passenger capacity ship removed from service in March 2018
Partial period impact from one Costa Cruises 1,300-passenger capacity ship removed from service in April 2018

(c)
In accordance with cruise industry practice, occupancy is calculated using a denominator of ALBDs, which assumes two passengers per cabin even though some cabins can accommodate three or more passengers. Percentages in excess of 100% indicate that on average more than two passengers occupied some cabins.

Three Months Ended AugustMay 31, 20182019 (“2018”2019”) Compared to Three Months Ended AugustMay 31, 20172018 (“2017”2018”)

Revenues

Consolidated

Cruise passenger ticket revenues made up 75%67% of our 20182019 total revenues. Cruise passenger ticket revenues increased by $215$64 million, or 5.2%2.0%, to $4.4$3.3 billion in 20182019 from $4.1$3.2 billion in 2017.2018.

This increase was drivencaused by:

$70147 million - 1.7%4.6% capacity increase in ALBDs
$50 million - increase in cruise ticket revenues, driven primarily by price improvements in our European and China programs, partially offset by decrease in our Caribbean program
$48 million - increase in occupancy
$30 million - increase in air transportation revenues

These increases were partially offset by:
$1195 million - net unfavorable foreign currency translational impact from a weaker U.S. dollar against the functional currencies of our foreign operations (“foreign currency translational impact”)
$14 million - decrease in occupancy

The remaining 25% of 2018 total revenues were substantially all comprised of onboardOnboard and other cruise revenues whichmade up 31% of our 2019 total revenues. Onboard and other cruise revenues increased by $93$388 million, or 7.6%35%, to $1.3$1.5 billion in 20182019 from $1.2$1.1 billion in 2017.2018.

This increase was caused by:
$36343 million - related to the gross presentation of shore excursions and other onboard revenues as a result of the adoption of new revenue accounting guidance
$52 million - 4.6% capacity increase in ALBDs
$26 million - higher onboard spending by our guests
$22 million - increase in
These increases were partially offset by net unfavorable foreign currency translational impact of $29 million.

Tour and other revenues
$21 made up 1.5% of our 2019 total revenues. Tour and other revenues increased by $28 million, - 1.7% capacity increaseor 67%, to $71 million in ALBDs
$142019 from $42 million - increasein occupancy2018.

Concession revenues, which are included in onboard and other revenues, increased by $20$1 million, or 6.0%0.5%, to $350$272 million in 20182019 from $331$270 million in 2017.2018.

NAA Segment

Cruise passenger ticket revenues made up 75%65% of our NAA segment’s 20182019 total revenues. Cruise passenger ticket revenues increased by $168$46 million, or 6.3%2.3%, to $2.8$2.1 billion in 20182019 compared to $2.7$2.0 billion in 2017.2018. 

This increase was causeddriven by:
$8426 million - 3.1% capacity increase in ALBDs
$35 million - increase in cruise ticket revenues, driven primarily by price improvements in the EuropeanCaribbean program, partially offset by the Caribbean programnet unfavorable foreign currency transactional impact
$3010 million - 0.5% capacity increase in air transportation revenues
$20 million - increase in occupancy
ALBDs

The remaining 25%35% of our NAA segment’s 20182019 total revenues were comprised of onboard and other cruise revenues, which increased by $73$280 million, or 8.1%34%, to $969$1.1 billion in 2019 from $0.8 billion in 2018. This increase was driven by the gross presentation of shore excursions and other onboard revenues as a result of the adoption of new revenue guidance of $272 million.

Concession revenues, which are included in onboard and other revenues, remained at $193 million in 2018 from $897both 2019 and 2018.

EA Segment

Cruise passenger ticket revenues made up 78% of our EA segment’s 2019 total revenues. Cruise passenger ticket revenues increased by $29 million, or 2.5%, to $1.2 billion in 2017.2019 compared to $1.2 billion in 2018.

This increase was drivencaused by:
$28140 million - 3.1%12% capacity increase in ALBDs
$2217 million - increase in air transportation revenue

These increases were partially offset by:
$90 million - net unfavorable foreign currency translational impact
$20 million - decrease in cruise ticket revenues
$17 million - decrease in occupancy

The remaining 22% of our EA segment’s 2019 total revenues were comprised of onboard and other cruise revenues, which increased by $83 million, or 32%, to $346 million in 2019 from $262 million in 2018.


This increase was caused by:
$64 million - related to the gross presentation of shore excursions and other onboard revenues as a result of the adoption of new revenue accounting guidance
$31 million - 12% capacity increase in ALBDs
$16 million - higher onboard spending by our guests
$18 million - increase in other revenues
These increases were partially offset by net unfavorable foreign currency translational impact of $26 million.

Concession revenues, which are included in onboard and other revenues, increased by $17$1 million, or 7.5%1.5%, to $251$78 million in 20182019 from $233$77 million in 2017.

EA Segment

Cruise passenger ticket revenues made up 83% of our EA segment’s 2018 total revenues. Cruise passenger ticket revenues increased by $53 million, or 3.6%, to $1.5 billion in 2018 compared to $1.5 billion in 2017.

This increase was caused by:
$26 million - increase in occupancy
$19 million - increase in cruise ticket revenues, driven primarily by price improvements in the European and China programs
$15 million - foreign currency translational impact

These increases were partially offset by a 0.8% capacity decrease in ALBDs, which accounted for $12 million.

The remaining 17% of our EA segment’s 2018 total revenues were comprised of onboard and other cruise revenues, which increased by $12 million, or 4.1%, to $305 million in 2018 from $292 million in 2017.

Concession revenues, which are included in onboard and other revenues, increased by $2 million, or 2.2%, to $100 million in 2018 from $97 million in 2017.2018.

Costs and Expenses

Consolidated

Operating costs and expenses decreasedincreased by $55$478 million, or 1.8%18%, to $3.0$3.2 billion in 20182019 from $3.0$2.7 billion in 2017.2018.

This decreaseincrease was caused by:
$304343 million - ship impairments in 2017related to the gross presentation of shore excursions and other onboard revenues as a result of the adoption of new revenue accounting guidance
$26122 million - gains on ship sales4.6% capacity increase in 2018

This decrease was partially offset by:ALBD
$12643 million - higher fuel prices
$4934 million - 1.7% capacity increase in ALBD

various other costs
$3932 million - higher commissions, transportation and other expenses
$1728 million - higher onboardgains of ship sales in 2018
$26 million - increase in tour and other expenses
$14 million - higher dry-dock expenses and repair and maintenance expenses
$13 million - increase in occupancy

Selling and administrative expenses increased by $26 million, or 4.8%, to $573 million in 2018 from $547 million in 2017.

Depreciation and amortization expenses increased by $38 million, or 7.9%, to $511 million in 2018 from $473 million in 2017.

Goodwill and trademark impairment charges of $89 million include a goodwill impairment charge of $38 million and a trademark impairment charge of $50 million during 2017.

NAA Segment

Operating costs and expenses increased by $61 million, or 3.2%, to $2.0 billion in 2018 from $1.9 billion in 2017.

This increase was caused by:
$84 million - higher fuel prices
$60 million - 3.1% capacity increase in ALBDs
$40 million - higher commissions, transportation and other expenses
$15 million - higher onboard and other expenses
$13 million - higher dry-dock expenses and repair and maintenance expenses
$12 million - higher cruise payroll and related expenses

These increases were partially offset by:
$16271 million - net favorable foreign currency translational impact
$65 million - lower dry dock expense and repair and maintenance expenses
$16 million - gains on ship impairmentssales in 20172019
$10 million - lower fuel consumption per ALBD

Selling and administrative expenses increased by $13$16 million, or 4.1%2.7%, to $333$621 million in 20182019 from $320$605 million in 2017.2018.

Depreciation and amortization expenses increased by $20$31 million, or 6.8%6.0%, to $323$542 million in 20182019 from $303$512 million in 2017.2018.

GoodwillNAA Segment

Operating costs and trademark impairment chargesexpenses increased by $286 million, or 16%, to $2.0 billion in 2019 from $1.7 billion in 2018.

This increase was caused by:
$272 million - related to the gross presentation of $89shore excursions and other onboard revenues as a result of the adoption of new revenue accounting guidance
$26 million include a goodwill impairment charge of $38- higher fuel prices
$13 million - higher commissions, transportation and a trademark impairment charge of $50other expenses
$11 million during 2017.- higher cruise payroll and related expense
$11 million - various other costs

These increases were partially offset by:
$39 million - lower dry dock expense and repair and maintenance expenses
$16 million - gains on ship sales in 2019

Selling and administrative expenses increased by $4 million, or 1.2%, to $342 million in 2019 from $338 million in 2018.

Depreciation and amortization expenses increased by $22 million, or 7.0%, to $339 million in 2019 from $317 million in 2018.


EA Segment

Operating costs and expenses decreasedincreased by $116$145 million, or 12%16%, to $1.0 billion in 2019 from $0.9 billion in 2018 from $1.0 billion in 2017.2018.

This decreaseincrease was caused by:
$141105 million - ship impairments12% capacity increase in 2017ALBDs
$1064 million - lower dry-dockrelated to the gross presentation of shore excursions and other onboard revenues as a result of the adoption of new revenue accounting guidance
$28 million - gains of ship sales in 2018
$19 million - various other costs
$18 million - higher commissions, transportation and other expenses and repair and maintenance expenses
$17 million - higher fuel prices

These decreasesincreases were partially offset by:
$4068 million - higher fuel pricesnet favorable foreign currency translational impact
$24 million - lower dry dock expense and repair and maintenance expenses

Selling and administrative expenses increaseddecreased by $14$7 million, or 8.7%3.5%, to $172$185 million in 20182019 from $158$191 million in 2017.2018.

Depreciation and amortization expenses increased by $3$7 million, or 1.8%4.3%, to $150$166 million in 20182019 from $147$160 million in 2017.2018.

Operating Income

Our consolidated operating income increaseddecreased by $401$44 million, or 29%7.9%, to $1.8 billion$515 million in 20182019 from $1.4 billion$559 million in 2017.2018. Our NAA segment’s operating income increased by $235$14 million, or 25%3.1%, to $1.2 billion$447 million in 20182019 from $0.9 billion$433 million in 2017,2018, and our EA segment’s operating income increaseddecreased by $166$33 million, or 36%16%, to $621$177 million in 20182019 from $455$210 million in 2017.2018. These changes were primarily due to the reasons discussed above.


Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Three Months Ended August 31,
(in millions)2018 2017Three Months Ended May 31, 2018
Unrealized gains on fuel derivatives, net$8
 $65
$50
Realized losses on fuel derivatives, net(4) (57)(9)
Gains on fuel derivatives, net$4
 $7
$41

There were no unrealized or realized gains or losses on fuel derivatives for the three months ended May 31, 2019.

Explanations of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We use net cruise revenues per ALBD (“net revenue yields”), net cruise costs excluding fuel per ALBD, adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per share as non-GAAP financial measures of our cruise segments’ and the company’s financial performance. These non-GAAP financial measures are provided along with U.S. GAAP gross cruise revenues per ALBD (“gross revenue yields”), gross cruise costs per ALBD and U.S. GAAP net income and U.S. GAAP earnings per share. 

Net revenue yields and net cruise costs excluding fuel per ALBD enable us to separate the impact of predictable capacity or ALBD changes from price and other changes that affect our business. We believe these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to investors and expanded insight to measure our revenue and cost performance as a supplement to our U.S. GAAP consolidated financial statements.

Under U.S. GAAP, the realized and unrealized gains and losses on fuel derivatives not qualifying as fuel hedges are recognized currently in earnings. We believe that unrealized gains and losses on fuel derivatives are not an indication of our earnings performance since they relate to future periods and may not ultimately be realized in our future earnings. Therefore, we believe it is more meaningful for the unrealized gains and losses on fuel derivatives to be excluded from our net income and earnings per share and, accordingly, we present adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per share excluding these unrealized gains and losses.

We believe that gains and losses on ship sales, impairment charges, restructuring and other expenses are not part of our core operating business and are not an indication of our future earnings performance. Therefore, we believe it is more meaningful for gains and losses on ship sales, impairment charges, and restructuring and other non-core gains and charges to be excluded from our net income and earnings per share and, accordingly, we present adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per share excluding these items.

The presentation of our non-GAAP financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation from, as substitute for, or superior to the financial information prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. It is possible that our non-GAAP financial measures may not be exactly comparable to the like-kind information presented by other companies, which is a potential risk associated with using these measures to compare us to other companies.

Net revenue yields are commonly used in the cruise industry to measure a company’s cruise segment revenue performance and for revenue management purposes. We use “net cruise revenues” rather than “gross cruise revenues” to calculate net revenue yields. We believe that net cruise revenues is a more meaningful measure in determining revenue yield than gross cruise revenues because it reflects the cruise revenues earned net of our most significant variable costs, which are travel agent commissions, cost of air and other transportation, certain other costs that are directly associated with onboard and other revenues and credit and debit card fees. 

Net passenger ticket revenues reflect gross passenger ticket revenues, net of commissions, transportation and other costs.

Net onboard and other revenues reflect gross onboard and other revenues, net of onboard and other cruise costs.

Net cruise costs excluding fuel per ALBD is the measure we use to monitor our ability to control our cruise segments’ costs rather than gross cruise costs per ALBD. We exclude the same variable costs that are included in the calculation of net cruise revenues as well as fuel expense to calculate net cruise costs without fuel to avoid duplicating these variable costs in our non-GAAP financial measures. Substantially all of our net cruise costs excluding fuel are largely fixed, except for the impact of changing prices, once the number of ALBDs has been determined.


Reconciliation of Forecasted Data

We have not provided a reconciliation of forecasted gross cruise revenues to forecasted net cruise revenues or forecasted gross cruise costs to forecasted net cruise costs without fuel or forecasted U.S. GAAP net income to forecasted adjusted net income or forecasted U.S. GAAP earnings per share to forecasted adjusted earnings per share because preparation of meaningful U.S. GAAP forecasts of gross cruise revenues, gross cruise costs, net income and earnings per share would require unreasonable effort. We are unable to predict, without unreasonable effort, the future movement of foreign exchange rates and fuel prices. While we forecast realized gains and losses on fuel derivatives by applying current Brent prices to the derivatives that settle in the forecast period, we do not forecast the impact of unrealized gains and losses on fuel derivatives because we do not believe they are an indication of our future earnings performance. We are unable to determine the future impact of gains or losses on ships sales, restructuring expenses and other non-core gains and charges.
Constant Dollar and Constant Currency

Our operations primarily utilize the U.S. dollar, Australian dollar, euro and sterling as functional currencies to measure results and financial condition. Functional currencies other than the U.S. dollar subject us to foreign currency translational risk. Our operations also have revenues and expenses that are in currencies other than their functional currency, which subject us to foreign currency transactional risk.

We report net revenue yields, net passenger revenue yields, net onboard and other revenue yields and net cruise costs excluding fuel per ALBD on a “constant dollar” and “constant currency” basis assuming the 20182019 periods’ currency exchange rates have remained constant with the 20172018 periods’ rates. These metrics facilitate a comparative view for the changes in our business in an environment with fluctuating exchange rates.
 
Constant dollar reporting removes only the impact of changes in exchange rates on the translation of our operations.
 
Constant currency reporting removes the impact of changes in exchange rates on the translation of our operations (as in constant dollar) plus the transactional impact of changes in exchange rates from revenues and expenses that are denominated in a currency other than the functional currency.

Examples:

The translation of our operations with functional currencies other than U.S. dollar to our U.S. dollar reporting currency

results in decreases in reported U.S. dollar revenues and expenses if the U.S. dollar strengthens against these foreign currencies and increases in reported U.S. dollar revenues and expenses if the U.S. dollar weakens against these foreign currencies.

Our operations have revenue and expense transactions in currencies other than their functional currency. If their functional currency strengthens against these other currencies, it reduces the functional currency revenues and expenses. If the functional currency weakens against these other currencies, it increases the functional currency revenues and expenses.

Consolidated gross and net revenue yields were computed by dividing the gross and net cruise revenues by ALBDs as follows:
Three Months Ended August 31,Three Months Ended May 31,
(dollars in millions, except yields)2018 2018
Constant
Dollar
 20172019 2019
Constant
Dollar
 2018
Passenger ticket revenues$4,353
 $4,342
 $4,138
$3,257
 $3,352
 $3,193
Onboard and other revenues1,316
 1,315
 1,223
1,510
 1,538
 1,122
Gross cruise revenues5,669
 5,657
 5,361
4,767
 4,890
 4,315
Less cruise costs          
Commissions, transportation and other(760) (758) (699)(613) (634) (577)
Onboard and other(207) (207) (184)(485) (493) (138)
(967) (965) (883)(1,098) (1,127) (716)
Net passenger ticket revenues3,593
 3,584
 3,439
2,644
 2,718
 2,616
Net onboard and other revenues1,109
 1,108
 1,039
1,025
 1,045
 984
Net cruise revenues$4,702
 $4,692
 $4,478
$3,669
 $3,763
 $3,599
ALBDs21,475,014
 21,475,014
 21,120,155
21,644,723
 21,644,723
 20,689,903
          
Gross revenue yields$263.98
 $263.40
 $253.82
$220.24
 $225.94
 $208.55
% increase4.0% 3.8% 
% increase (decrease)5.6 % 8.3 % 
Net revenue yields$218.96
 $218.48
 $211.99
$169.52
 $173.87
 $173.96
% increase3.3% 3.1% 
% increase (decrease)(2.6)% (0.1)% 
Net passenger ticket revenue yields$167.31
 $166.89
 $162.82
$122.17
 $125.59
 $126.43
% increase2.8% 2.5% 
% increase (decrease)(3.4)% (0.7)% 
Net onboard and other revenue yields$51.65
 $51.60
 $49.17
$47.35
 $48.28
 $47.54
% increase5.0% 4.9% 
% increase (decrease)(0.4)% 1.6 % 

Three Months Ended August 31,Three Months Ended May 31,
(dollars in millions, except yields)2018 2018
Constant
Currency
 20172019 2019
Constant
Currency
 2018
Net passenger ticket revenues$3,593
 $3,573
 $3,439
$2,644
 $2,741
 $2,616
Net onboard and other revenues1,109
 1,110
 1,039
1,025
 1,046
 984
Net cruise revenues$4,702
 $4,683
 $4,478
$3,669
 $3,786
 $3,599
ALBDs21,475,014
 21,475,014
 21,120,155
21,644,723
 21,644,723
 20,689,903
          
Net revenue yields$218.96
 $218.06
 $211.99
$169.52
 $174.92
 $173.96
% increase3.3% 2.9% 
% increase (decrease)(2.6)% 0.6% 
Net passenger ticket revenue yields$167.31
 $166.38
 $162.82
$122.17
 $126.61
 $126.43
% increase2.8% 2.2% 
% increase (decrease)(3.4)% 0.1% 
Net onboard and other revenue yields$51.65
 $51.68
 $49.17
$47.35
 $48.31
 $47.54
% increase5.0% 5.1% 
% increase (decrease)(0.4)% 1.6% 


Consolidated gross and net cruise costs and net cruise costs excluding fuel per ALBD were computed by dividing the gross and net cruise costs and net cruise costs excluding fuel by ALBDs as follows:
Three Months Ended August 31,Three Months Ended May 31,
(dollars in millions, except costs per ALBD)2018 2018
Constant
Dollar
 20172019 2019
Constant
Dollar
 2018
Cruise operating expenses$2,867
 $2,864
 $2,927
$3,098
 $3,169
 $2,645
Cruise selling and administrative expenses569
 567
 543
614
 629
 594
Gross cruise costs3,436
 3,431
 3,470
3,712
 3,798
 3,239
Less cruise costs included above          
Commissions, transportation and other(760) (758) (699)(613) (634) (577)
Onboard and other(207) (207) (184)(485) (493) (138)
Gains (losses) on ship sales and impairments27
 26
 (304)16
 17
 28
Restructuring expenses
 
 (3)
 
 
Other
 
 
(20) (20) (1)
Net cruise costs2,496
 2,492
 2,280
2,610
 2,668
 2,551
Less fuel(434) (434) (307)(423) (423) (373)
Net cruise costs excluding fuel$2,062
 $2,058
 $1,973
$2,187
 $2,245
 $2,178
ALBDs21,475,014
 21,475,014
 21,120,155
21,644,723
 21,644,723
 20,689,903
          
Gross cruise costs per ALBD$160.02
 $159.76
 $164.32
$171.51
 $175.49
 $156.55
% (decrease)(2.6)% (2.8)% 
% increase (decrease)9.6 % 12.1 % 
Net cruise costs excluding fuel per ALBD$96.03
 $95.85
 $93.39
$101.05
 $103.73
 $105.27
% increase2.8 % 2.6 % 
% increase (decrease)(4.0)% (1.5)% 

Three Months Ended August 31,Three Months Ended May 31,
(dollars in millions, except costs per ALBD)2018 2018
Constant
Currency
 20172019 2019
Constant
Currency
 2018
Net cruise costs excluding fuel$2,062
 $2,060
 $1,973
$2,187
 $2,250
 $2,178
ALBDs21,475,014
 21,475,014
 21,120,155
21,644,723
 21,644,723
 20,689,903
          
Net cruise costs excluding fuel per ALBD$96.03
 $95.92
 $93.39
$101.05
 $103.94
 $105.27
% increase2.8% 2.7% 
% increase (decrease)(4.0)% (1.3)% 


Adjusted fully diluted earnings per share was computed as follows:
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
August 31,May 31,
(in millions, except per share data)2018 20172019 2018
Net income      
U.S. GAAP net income$1,707
 $1,329
$451
 $561
Unrealized (gains) losses on fuel derivatives, net(8) (65)
 (50)
(Gains) losses on ship sales and impairments(27) 392
(16) (28)
Restructuring expenses
 3

 
Other
 
22
 6
Adjusted net income$1,673
 $1,659
$457
 $489
Weighted-average shares outstanding707
 726
693
 715
      
Earnings per share      
U.S. GAAP earnings per share$2.41
 $1.83
$0.65
 $0.78
Unrealized (gains) losses on fuel derivatives, net(0.01) (0.09)
 (0.07)
(Gains) losses on ship sales and impairments(0.04) 0.55
(0.02) (0.04)
Restructuring expenses
 

 
Other
 
0.03
 0.01
Adjusted earnings per share$2.36
 $2.29
$0.66
 $0.68
      
Net cruise revenues increased by $225$70 million, or 5.0%1.9%, to $4.7$3.7 billion in 20182019 from $4.5$3.6 billion in 2017.2018.
The increase was drivencaused by:
$130166 million - 2.9%4.6% capacity increase in ALBDs
$21 million - 0.6% increase in constant currency net revenue yields
$75 million - 1.7% capacity increase in ALBDs
$19 million -These increases were partially offset by net unfavorable foreign currency impacts (including both the foreign currency translational and transactional impacts) of $117 million.
The 2.9%0.6% increase in net revenue yields on a constant currency basis was due to a 2.2%0.1% increase in net passenger ticket revenue yields and a 5.1%1.6% increase in net onboard and other revenue yields.
The 2.2%This 0.1% increase in net passenger ticket revenue yields was driven primarily by price improvements in our European and China programs, partially offset by decrease in ourthe Caribbean program. This 2.2%0.1% increase in net passenger ticket revenue yields was comprised of a 1.1%3.0% increase from our NAA segment and a 4.3% increase3.5% decrease from our EA segment.
The 5.1%1.6% increase in net onboard and other revenue yields was caused by similar increases incomprised of a 0.9% increase from our NAA segment and a 3.8% increase from our EA segments.segment.
Net cruise costs excluding fuel increased by $90$9 million, or 4.5%0.4%, to $2.1$2.2 billion in 2018 from $2.02019 compared to $2.2 billion in 2017.2018.
The increase was drivencaused by a 4.6% capacity increase in ALBDs of $101 million.

This increase was partially offset by:
$5462 million - 2.7% increasenet favorable foreign currency impacts (including both the foreign currency translational and transactional impacts)
$29 million - 1.3% decrease in constant currency net cruise costs excluding fuel

Fuel costs increased by $50 million, or 14%, to $423 million in 2019 from $373 million in 2018.
This increase was caused by:
$3343 million - 1.7%higher fuel prices
$17 million - 4.6% capacity increase in ALBDs
Fuel costs increased
These increases were partially offset by $127 million, or 41%, to $434 million in 2018 from $307 million in 2017. This increase was caused by higherlower fuel prices, which accounted for $128consumption per ALBD of $10 million.

Nine
Six Months Ended AugustMay 31, 2019 (“2019”) Compared to Six Months Ended May 31, 2018 (“2018”) Compared to Nine Months Ended August 31, 2017 (“2017”)

Revenues

Consolidated

Cruise passenger ticket revenues made up 74%68% of our 20182019 total revenues. Cruise passenger ticket revenues increased by $880$115 million, or 9.0%1.8%, to $10.7$6.5 billion in 20182019 from $9.8$6.3 billion in 2017.2018.

This increase was caused by:
$281276 million - 4.4% capacity increase in ALBDs
$64 million - increase in air transportation revenues

These increases were partially offset by:
$185 million - net unfavorable foreign currency translational impact
$21724 million - increasedecrease in cruise ticket revenues, driven primarily by net unfavorable foreign currency transactional impact partially offset by price improvements in our European, China and various other programs including World Cruises
$173 million - 1.8% capacity increase in ALBDsthe Caribbean program

$94 million - increase in occupancy
$80 million - increase in air transportation revenues
$35 million - increase in other passenger revenues

The remaining 26% of 2018 total revenues were substantially all comprised of onboardOnboard and other cruise revenues whichmade up 31% of 2019 total revenues. Onboard and other cruise revenues increased by $272$763 million, or 8.4%35%, to $3.5$3.0 billion in 20182019 from $3.2$2.2 billion in 2017.2018.

This increase was caused by:
$92666 million - related to the gross presentation of shore excursions and other onboard revenues as a result of the adoption of new revenue accounting guidance
$96 million - 4.4% capacity increase in ALBDs
$59 million - higher onboard spending by our guests
$62 million -
These increases were partially offset by net unfavorable foreign currency translationaltranslation impact of $55 million.
$57 million - 1.8% capacity increase in ALBDs
$31 million - increase in occupancy
$30 million - increase inTour and other revenues
made up 1.0% of our 2019 total revenues. Tour and other revenues increased by $44 million, or 79%, to $99 million in 2019 from $55 million in 2018.

Concession revenues, which are included in onboard and other revenues, increased by $65$9 million, or 8.1%1.8%, to $868$526 million in 20182019 from $802$517 million in 2017.2018.

NAA Segment

Cruise passenger ticket revenues made up 73%65% of our NAA segment’s 20182019 total revenues. Cruise passenger ticket revenues increased by $414$143 million, or 6.5%3.6%, to $6.8$4.1 billion in 20182019 from $6.4$3.9 billion in 2017.2018. 

This increase was drivencaused by:
$201107 million - 2.8% capacity increase in ALBDs
$26 million - increase in air transportation revenues
$23 million - increase in cruise ticket revenues, driven primarily by price improvements in the EuropeanCaribbean program,
$142 million - 2.2% capacity increase in ALBDs
$48 million - increase in air transportation revenues partially offset by net unfavorable foreign currency transactional impact

The remaining 27%35% of our NAA segment’s 20182019 total revenues were comprised of onboard and other cruise revenues, which increased by $166$576 million, or 7.0%36%, to $2.6$2.2 billion in 20182019 from $2.4$1.6 billion in 2017.2018.

The increase was driven by:
$81525 million - higherrelated to the gross presentation of shore excursions and other onboard spending by our guestrevenues as a result of the adoption of new revenue accounting guidance
$5343 million - 2.2%2.8% capacity increase in ALBDs
$29 million - increase in other revenues
Concession revenues, which are included in onboard and other revenues, increased by $37$11 million, or 6.5%2.9%, to $615$375 million in 20182019 from $578$364 million in 2017. 2018. 


EA Segment

Cruise passenger ticket revenues made up 83%78% of our EA segment’s 20182019 total revenues. Cruise passenger ticket revenues increaseddecreased by $485$12 million, or 14%0.5%, to $4.0$2.4 billion in 2018 from $3.52019 compared to $2.4 billion in 2017.2018. 

This increasedecrease was drivencaused by:
$279172 million - net unfavorable foreign currency translational impact
$8531 million - increase in occupancy
$55 million - increasedecrease in cruise ticket revenues driven primarily by price improvements in the European, China and various other programs including World Cruises
$3313 million - 1.0%decrease in occupancy

These decreases were offset by:
$171 million - 7.1% capacity increase in ALBDs
$3036 million - increase in air transportation revenues

The remaining 17%22% of our EA segment’s 20182019 total revenues were comprised of onboard and other cruise revenues, which increased by $94$147 million, or 13%28%, to $832$675 million in 20182019 from $738$528 million in 2017. 2018.

This increase was drivencaused by:
$127 million - related to the gross presentation of shore excursions and other onboard revenues as a result of the adoption of new revenue accounting guidance
$38 million - 7.1% capacity increase in ALBDs
$33 million - higher onboard spending by our guests

These increases were partially offset by net unfavorable foreign currency translational impact which accounted for $61of $48 million.

Concession revenues, which are included in onboard and other revenues, increaseddecreased by $28$1 million, or 12%0.9%, to $252$151 million in 20182019 from $225$153 million in 2017.2018.
 

Costs and Expenses

Consolidated

Operating costs and expenses increased by $464$910 million, or 5.9%17%, to $8.3$6.3 billion in 20182019 from $7.9$5.4 billion in 2017.2018.

This increase was caused by:
$253666 million - higher fuel pricesrelated to the gross presentation of shore excursions and other onboard revenues as a result of the adoption of new revenue accounting guidance
$194232 million - foreign currency translational impact
$137 million - 1.8%4.4% capacity increase in ALBD
$10176 million - higher commissions, transportation and other expenses
$5561 million - higher dry-dock expenses and repairs and maintenance expensesfuel prices
$2941 million - increase in occupancy

These increases were partially offset by:various other costs
$30440 million - ship impairmentsincrease in 2017tour and other costs
$5128 million - gains on ship sales in 2018

These increases were partially offset by:
$143 million - net favorable foreign currency translational impact
$59 million - lower dry-dock expenses and repair and maintenance expenses
$21 million - lower fuel consumption per ALBD
$16 million - gains on ship sales in 2019

Selling and administrative expenses increased by $145$29 million, or 8.8%2.4%, to $1.8$1.2 billion in 2018 from $1.62019 compared to $1.2 billion in 2017.2018.

Depreciation and amortization expenses increased by $142$59 million, or 10%5.9%, to $1.5$1.1 billion in 20182019 from $1.4$1.0 billion in 2017.

This increase was caused by:
$81 million - fleet enhancements and investments in shoreside assets
$37 million - foreign currency translational impact
$24 million - 1.8% capacity increase in ALBD

Goodwill and trademark impairment charges of $89 million include a goodwill impairment charge of $38 million and a trademark impairment charge of $50 million during 2017.2018.

NAA Segment

Operating costs and expenses increased by $312$638 million, or 6.2%19%, to $5.4$4.0 billion in 20182019 from $5.1$3.4 billion in 2017.2018.


This increase was caused by:
$172525 million - higher fuel pricesrelated to the gross presentation of shore excursions and other onboard revenues as a result of the adoption of new revenue accounting guidance
$11393 million - 2.2%2.8% capacity increase in ALBDs
$7842 million - higher commissions, transportation and other expenses
$4038 million - higher dry-dock expenses and repairs and maintenance expensesfuel prices
$3029 million - higher port expenses
$28 million - higher cruise payroll and related expensesvarious other costs

These increases were partially offset by impairment of ships of $162by:
$35 million recorded- lower dry-dock expenses and repair and maintenance expenses
$16 million - gains on ship sales in 2017.2019

Selling and administrative expenses increaseddecreased by $57$10 million, or 5.8%1.4%, to $1.0 billion$695 million in 20182019 from $1.0 billion$705 million in 2017.2018.

Depreciation and amortization expenses increased by $47$50 million, or 5.3%8.2%, to $940$667 million in 20182019 from $893$617 million in 2017.

Goodwill and trademark impairment charges of $89 million include a goodwill impairment charge of $38 million and a trademark impairment charge of $50 million during 2017.2018.

EA Segment

Operating costs and expenses increased by $122$216 million, or 4.6%11%, to $2.8$2.1 billion in 20182019 from $2.7$1.9 billion in 2017.2018.

This increase was caused by:
$193130 million - foreign currency translational impact7.1% capacity increase in ALBDs
$81127 million - higher fuel pricesrelated to the gross presentation of shore excursions and other onboard revenues as a result of the adoption of new revenue accounting guidance
$3237 million - higher commissions, transportation and other expenses

$2629 million - increase in occupancy
various other costs
$2528 million - 1.0% capacity increasegains on ship sales in ALBDs2018
$23 million - higher fuel prices

These increases were partially offset by:
$141132 million - ship impairments in 2017net favorable foreign currency translational impact
$3924 million - gains on ship sales in 2018lower dry-dock expenses and repair and maintenance expenses

Selling and administrative expenses increased by $76$11 million, or 16%2.9% to $551$390 million in 20182019 from $475$379 million in 2017. This increase was driven by foreign currency translational impact, which accounted for $44 million.2018.

Depreciation and amortization expenses increased by $55$2 million, or 13%0.6%, to $466$318 million in 20182019 from $411$316 million in 2017. This increase was driven by foreign currency translational impact, which accounted for $36 million.2018.

Operating Income

Our consolidated operating income increaseddecreased by $511$77 million, or 23%7.8%, to $2.8 billion$902 million in 20182019 from $2.3 billion$978 million in 2017.2018. Our NAA segment’s operating income increased by $253$40 million, or 15%5.1%, to $2.0 billion$833 million in 20182019 from $1.7 billion$793 million in 2017,2018, and our EA segment’s operating income increaseddecreased by $326$94 million, or 49%26%, to $984$270 million in 20182019 from $658$364 million in 2017.2018. These changes were primarily due to the reasons discussed above.

Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Nine Months Ended August 31,Six Months Ended May 31,
(in millions)2018 20172018
Unrealized gains on fuel derivatives, net$90
 $134
$82
Realized (losses) on fuel derivatives, net(29) (153)
Gains (losses) on fuel derivatives, net$61
 $(19)
Realized losses on fuel derivatives, net(25)
Gains on fuel derivatives, net$57

There were no unrealized or realized gains or losses on fuel derivatives for the six months ended May 31, 2019.


Key Performance Non-GAAP Financial Indicators
Consolidated gross and net revenue yields were computed by dividing the gross and net cruise revenues by ALBDs as follows:
Nine Months Ended August 31,Six Months Ended May 31,
(dollars in millions, except yields)2018 2018
Constant
Dollar
 20172019 2019
Constant
Dollar
 2018
Passenger ticket revenues$10,694
 $10,413
 $9,814
$6,456
 $6,641
 $6,341
Onboard and other revenues3,509
 3,447
 3,237
2,955
 3,010
 2,192
Gross cruise revenues14,203
 13,860
 13,051
9,412
 9,651
 8,534
Less cruise costs          
Commissions, transportation and other(2,000) (1,930) (1,781)(1,322) (1,368) (1,240)
Onboard and other(485) (476) (438)(952) (969) (278)
(2,485) (2,406) (2,219)(2,274) (2,336) (1,518)
Net passenger ticket revenues8,694
 8,483
 8,033
5,134
 5,273
 5,101
Net onboard and other revenues3,024
 2,971
 2,799
2,003
 2,041
 1,914
Net cruise revenues$11,718
 $11,454
 $10,832
$7,137
 $7,315
 $7,015
ALBDs62,626,499
 62,626,499
 61,540,974
42,943,919
 42,943,919
 41,151,485
          
Gross revenue yields$226.78
 $221.31
 $212.07
$219.16
 $224.73
 $207.38
% increase6.9% 4.4% 
% increase (decrease)5.7 % 8.4 % 
Net revenue yields$187.10
 $182.90
 $176.01
$166.20
 $170.33
 $170.48
% increase6.3% 3.9% 
% increase (decrease)(2.5)% (0.1)% 
Net passenger ticket revenue yields$138.82
 $135.45
 $130.52
$119.55
 $122.79
 $123.96
% increase6.4% 3.8% 
% increase (decrease)(3.6)% (0.9)% 
Net onboard and other revenue yields$48.28
 $47.45
 $45.49
$46.64
 $47.54
 $46.52
% increase6.1% 4.3% 
% increase (decrease)0.3 % 2.2 % 

Nine Months Ended August 31,Six Months Ended May 31,
(dollars in millions, except yields)2018 2018
Constant
Currency
 20172019 2019
Constant
Currency
 2018
Net passenger ticket revenues$8,694
 $8,455
 $8,033
$5,134
 $5,317
 $5,101
Net onboard and other revenues3,024
 2,980
 2,799
2,003
 2,045
 1,914
Net cruise revenues$11,718
 $11,436
 $10,832
$7,137
 $7,361
 $7,015
ALBDs62,626,499
 62,626,499
 61,540,974
42,943,919
 42,943,919
 41,151,485
          
Net revenue yields$187.10
 $182.60
 $176.01
$166.20
 $171.42
 $170.48
% increase6.3% 3.7%  
% increase (decrease)(2.5)% 0.6 %  
Net passenger ticket revenue yields$138.82
 $135.01
 $130.52
$119.55
 $123.81
 $123.96
% increase6.4% 3.4%  
% increase (decrease)(3.6)% (0.1)%  
Net onboard and other revenue yields$48.28
 $47.59
 $45.49
$46.64
 $47.61
 $46.52
% increase6.1% 4.6%  
% increase (decrease)0.3 % 2.3 %  


Consolidated gross and net cruise costs and net cruise costs excluding fuel per ALBD were computed by dividing the gross and net cruise costs and net cruise costs excluding fuel by ALBDs as follows:
Nine Months Ended August 31,Six Months Ended May 31,
(dollars in millions, except costs per ALBD)2018 2018
Constant
Dollar
 20172019 2019
Constant
Dollar
 2018
Cruise operating expenses$8,208
 $8,014
 $7,752
$6,211
 $6,354
 $5,340
Cruise selling and administrative expenses1,772
 1,728
 1,637
1,237
 1,267
 1,203
Gross cruise costs9,980
 9,743
 9,389
7,448
 7,621
 6,544
Less cruise costs included above          
Commissions, transportation and other(2,000) (1,930) (1,781)(1,322) (1,368) (1,240)
Onboard and other(485) (476) (438)(952) (969) (278)
Gains (losses) on ship sales and impairments39
 35
 (300)14
 15
 12
Restructuring expenses
 
 (3)
 
 
Other(1) (1) 
(20) (20) (1)
Net cruise costs7,532
 7,370
 6,867
5,168
 5,280
 5,037
Less fuel(1,166) (1,166) (914)(804) (804) (731)
Net cruise costs excluding fuel$6,367
 $6,204
 $5,953
$4,364
 $4,476
 $4,305
ALBDs62,626,499
 62,626,499
 61,540,974
42,943,919
 42,943,919
 41,151,485
          
Gross cruise costs per ALBD$159.36
 $155.57
 $152.56
$173.44
 $177.46
 $159.02
% increase4.5% 2.0% 
% increase (decrease)9.1 % 11.6 % 
Net cruise costs excluding fuel per ALBD$101.66
 $99.07
 $96.72
$101.63
 $104.23
 $104.60
% increase5.1% 2.4% 
% increase (decrease)(2.8)% (0.4)% 
Nine Months Ended August 31,Six Months Ended May 31,
(dollars in millions, except costs per ALBD)2018 2018
Constant
Currency
 20172019 2019
Constant
Currency
 2018
Net cruise costs excluding fuel$6,367
 $6,205
 $5,953
$4,364
 $4,483
 $4,305
ALBDs62,626,499
 62,626,499
 61,540,974
42,943,919
 42,943,919
 41,151,485
          
Net cruise costs excluding fuel per ALBD$101.66
 $99.07
 $96.72
$101.63
 $104.39
 $104.60
% increase5.1% 2.4% 
% increase (decrease)(2.8)% (0.2)% 


Adjusted fully diluted earnings per share was computed as follows:
Nine Months EndedSix Months Ended
August 31,May 31,
(in millions, except per share data)2018 20172019 2018
Net income      
U.S. GAAP net income$2,659
 $2,060
$787
 $951
Unrealized (gains) losses on fuel derivatives, net(90) (134)
 (82)
(Gains) losses on ship sales and impairments(39) 389
(14) (12)
Restructuring expenses
 3

 
Other7
 
22
 6
Adjusted net income$2,537
 $2,318
$795
 $864
Weighted-average shares outstanding714
 727
694
 717
      
Earnings per share
 

 
U.S. GAAP earnings per share$3.72
 $2.84
$1.13
 $1.33
Unrealized (gains) losses on fuel derivatives, net(0.13) (0.18)
 (0.11)
(Gains) losses on ship sales and impairments(0.05) 0.53
(0.02) (0.02)
Restructuring expenses
 

 
Other0.01
 
0.03
 0.01
Adjusted earnings per share$3.55
 $3.19
$1.15
 $1.21
      
Net cruise revenues increased by $886$122 million, or 8.2%1.7%, to $11.7$7.1 billion in 20182019 from $10.8$7.0 billion in 2017.2018.
The increase was caused by:
$413306 million - 3.7%4.4% capacity increase in ALBDs
$40 million - 0.6% increase in constant currency net revenue yields
$282 million -
These increases were partially offset by net unfavorable foreign currency impacts (including both the foreign currency translational and transactional impacts) of $224 million.
$191 million - 1.8% capacity increase in ALBDs
The 3.7%0.6% increase in net revenue yields on a constant currency basis was due to a 3.4% increase in net passenger ticket revenue yields and a 4.6%2.3% increase in net onboard and other revenue yields partially offset by a 0.1% decrease in net passenger ticket revenue yields.
The 3.4% increase0.1% decrease in net passenger ticket revenue yields was driven primarily by net unfavorable foreign currency impact (including both the foreign currency translational and transactional impacts) partially offset by price improvements in our European, China and various other programs including World Cruises.the Caribbean program. This 3.4% increase0.1% decrease in net passenger ticket revenue yields was comprised of a 2.5%1.4% increase from our NAA segment and a 5.5% increase2.0% decrease from our EA segment.
The 4.6%2.3% increase in net onboard and other revenue yields was caused by similar increases incomprised of a 1.6% increase from our NAA segment and a 3.1% increase from our EA segments.segment.
Net cruise costs excluding fuel increased by $414$59 million, or 6.9%1.4%, to $6.4$4.4 billion in 20182019 from $6.0$4.3 billion in 2017.
The2018. This increase was caused by:by a 4.4% capacity increase in ALBDs, which accounted for $188 million.
$162 million -This increase was partially offset by net favorable foreign currency impacts (including both the foreign currency translational and transactional impacts) of $119 million.

Fuel costs increased by $72 million, or 10%, to $804 million in 2019 from $731 million in 2018.

This increase was caused by:
$14762 million - 2.4% increase in constant currency net cruise costs excludinghigher fuel prices
$10532 million - 1.8%4.4% capacity increase in ALBDs
Fuel costs increased
These increases were partially offset by $252 million, or 28%, to $1.2 billion in 2018 from $0.9 billion in 2017. This increase was causedlower fuel consumption by higher fuel prices, which accounted for $254ALBD by $21 million.

Liquidity, Financial Condition and Capital Resources

Our primary financial goals are to profitably grow our cruise business and increasesustain and grow our double-digit return on invested capital (“ROIC”), reaching double-digit returns, while maintaining a strong balance sheet and strong investment grade credit ratings. We(We define ROIC as the twelve monthtwelve-month adjusted earnings before interest divided by the monthly average of debt plus equity minus construction-in-progress.) Our ability to generate significant operating cash flow allows us to internally fund our capital investments.improvements, debt maturities and dividend payments. We arehave $10.8 billion of committed export credit facilities available to returning cash tofund the vast majority of our shareholders in the form of dividends and/or share repurchases. As we continue to profitably grow our cruise business, we plan to increase our debt level in a manner consistent with maintaining our strong credit metrics. This will allow us to return cash to our shareholders in the form of dividends and/or share repurchases.new ship growth capital. Other objectives of our capital structure policy are to maintain a sufficient level of liquidity withthrough our available cash and cash equivalents and committed financings for immediate and future liquidity needs and to maintain a reasonable debt maturity profile.

Based on our historical results, projections and financial condition, we believe that our future operating cash flows and liquidity will be sufficient to fund all of our expected capital projects including shipbuilding commitments,improvements, new ship improvements,growth capital, debt service requirements, working capital needsmaturities and other firm commitments over the next several years.dividend payments. We believe that our ability to generate significant operating cash flows and our strong balance sheet, as evidenced by our strong investment grade credit ratings, provide us with the ability, in most financial credit market environments, to obtain debt financing.

We had a working capital deficit of $6.3$7.5 billion as of AugustMay 31, 20182019 compared to a working capital deficit of $7.2$7.0 billion as of November 30, 2017.2018. The increase in working capital deficit was caused by an increase in customer deposits offset by decrease in short-term debt and increase in cash and cash equivalents. We operate with a substantial working capital deficit. This deficit is mainly attributable to the fact that, under our business model, substantially all of our passenger ticket receipts are collected in advance of the applicable sailing date. These advance passenger receipts remain a current liability until the sailing date. The cash generated from these advance receipts is used interchangeably with cash on hand from other sources, such as our borrowings and other cash from operations. The cash received as advanced receipts can be used to fund operating expenses, pay down our debt, invest in long termmake long-term investments or any other use of cash. Included within our working capital deficit are $4.4$5.8 billion and $4.0$4.4 billion of customer deposits as of AugustMay 31, 20182019 and November 30, 2017,2018, respectively. In addition, we have a relatively low-level of accounts receivable and limited investment in inventories. We generate substantial cash flows from operations and our business model has historically allowed us to maintain this working capital deficit and still meet our operating, investing and financing needs. We expect that we will continue to have working capital deficits in the future.

Sources and Uses of Cash
 
Operating Activities
Our business provided $4.4$3.2 billion of net cash from operations during the ninesix months ended AugustMay 31, 2018,2019, an increase of $138$82 million, or 3.2%2.7%, compared to $4.3$3.1 billion for the same period in 2017. This increase was caused by an increase in our revenues less expenses settled in cash and an increase in customer deposits.2018. 

Investing Activities
During the ninesix months ended AugustMay 31, 2018,2019, net cash used in investing activities was $2.6$2.9 billion. This was substantially due tocaused by the following:
Capital expenditures of $1.4$2.1 billion for our ongoing new shipbuilding program
Capital expenditures of $1.3 billion$876 million for ship improvements and replacements, information technology and buildings and improvements
Proceeds from sales of ships of $282 million
Payments of $37 million for fuel derivative settlements

During the ninesix months ended AugustMay 31, 2017,2018, net cash used in investing activities was $2.4$2.1 billion. This was caused by:by the following:
Capital expenditures of $1.2 billion for our ongoing new shipbuilding program
Capital expenditures of $1.1 billion$965 million for ship improvements and replacements, information technology and buildings and improvements
Proceeds from sale of ships of $102 million
Payments of $157$34 million for fuel derivative settlements
  

Financing Activities
During the ninesix months ended AugustMay 31, 2018,2019, net cash used in financing activities of $1.7 billion$26 million was substantially due tocaused by the following:
Net proceedsrepayments of short-term borrowings of $182$357 million in connection with our availability of, and needs for, cash at various times throughout the period
Repayments of $1.3 billion$338 million of long-term debt
Issuances of $1.6$1.7 billion of long-term debt
Payments of cash dividends of $1.0 billion$694 million

Purchases of $1.2 billion$316 million of Carnival Corporation common stock and Carnival plc ordinary shares in open market transactions under our Repurchase Program

During the ninesix months ended AugustMay 31, 2017,2018, net cash used in financing activities of $2.0 billion$339 million was substantially due to the following:
Net repaymentsproceeds of short-term borrowings of $335$398 million in connection with our availability of, and needs for, cash at various times throughout the period
Repayments of $1.01.2 billion of long-term debt
Issuances of $100 million$1.6 billion of long-term debt under a term loan
Proceeds of $367 million of long-term debt under an export credit facility
Payments of cash dividends of $797$646 million
Purchases of $305$513 million of Carnival Corporation common stock and Carnival plc ordinary shares in open market transactions under our Repurchase Program

Future CommitmentsCapital Expenditure and Funding SourcesCapacity Forecast

Our total annual capital expenditures consistexpenditure forecast consists of ships under contractcontracted new ship growth capital, estimated payments for constructionplanned new ship growth capital and estimated improvements to existing ships and shoreside assets for 2018 through 2022 are currently expected to be:capital improvements.
(in billions) 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2019 2020 2021 2022
Total annual capital expenditures $4.6
 $5.6
 $5.6
 $5.5
 $4.8
Annual capital expenditure forecast $6.7
 $5.7
 $5.9
 $5.4
For years 2023 through 2025 we have committed $3.3 billion for ships under contract for construction.
The year-over-year percentage increases in ourOur annual capacity are expected to result primarily fromforecast consists of contracted new ships entering service and are currently expected to be:announced dispositions.
  2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Annual capacity increase (a) 2.0% 4.7% 6.2% 8.0% 5.0%
  2019 2020 2021 2022
Annual capacity increase 4.5% 7.3% 6.1% 5.3%
(a)     These percentage increases include only contracted ship orders and dispositions.
Funding Sources

At AugustMay 31, 2018,2019, we had liquidity of $14.5$14.1 billion. Our liquidity consisted of $245$898 million of cash and cash equivalents, which excludes $281$304 million of cash used for current operations, $2.6$2.4 billion available for borrowing under our revolving credit facilities, net of our outstanding commercial paper borrowings, and $11.7$10.8 billion under our committed future financings, which are comprised of ship export credit facilities. These commitments are from numerous large and well-established banks and export credit agencies, which we believe will honor their contractual agreements with us. 

(in billions) 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Availability of committed future financing at August 31, 2018 $1.3
 $2.6
 $3.0
 $2.9
 $1.8
Availability of committed future financing at May 31, 2019 $2.0
 $2.8
 $2.8
 $2.3
 $0.9

At AugustMay 31, 2018,2019, all of our revolving credit facilities are scheduled to mature in 2021, except for $300$392 million that matures in 2020.

Substantially all of our debt agreements contain financial covenants as described in Note 5 - “Unsecured Debt” in the annual consolidated financial statements, which are included within our Form 10-K. At AugustMay 31, 2018,2019, we were in compliance with our debt covenants. In addition, based on, among other things, our forecasted operating results, financial condition and cash flows, we expect to be in compliance with our debt covenants for the foreseeable future. Generally, if an event of default under any debt

agreement occurs, then pursuant to cross default acceleration clauses, substantially all of our outstanding debt and derivative contract payables could become due, and all debt and derivative contracts could be terminated.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We are not a party to any off-balance sheet arrangements, including guarantee contracts, retained or contingent interests, certain derivative instruments and variable interest entities that either have, or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future material effect on our consolidated financial statements.


Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

For a discussion of our hedging strategies and market risks, see the discussion below and Note 410 - “Fair Value Measurements, Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities and Financial Risks” in our consolidated financial statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations within our Form 10-K. 

Operational Currency Risks

Our operations primarily utilize the U.S. dollar, Australian dollar, euro or sterling as their functional currencies. Our operations also have revenue and expenses denominated in non-functional currencies. Movements in foreign currency exchange rates will affect our financial statements.

Based on a 10% change in all currency exchange rates that were used in our September 27, 2018June 20, 2019 guidance, we estimate a less than $0.01 change tothat our adjusted diluted earnings per share guidance would change by the following:

$0.14 per share for the fourth quarter.remaining two quarters of 2019
$0.08 per share for the third quarter of 2019

Interest Rate Risks

The composition of our debt, including the effect of foreign currency swaps and interest rate swaps, was as follows:
 AugustMay 31, 20182019
Fixed rate2826%
EUR fixed rate3137%
Floating rate65%
EUR floating rate26%
GBP floating rate97%
   
Fuel Price Risks

Based on a 10% change in fuel prices versus the current spot price that was used to calculate fuel expense in our September 27, 2018June 20, 2019 guidance, we estimate that our adjusted diluted earnings per share guidance would change by the following:

$0.060.10 per share for the fourthremaining two quarters of 2019
$0.05 per share for the third quarter of 20182019

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

A. Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in our reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Our President and Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer have evaluated our disclosure controls and procedures and have concluded, as of AugustMay 31, 2018,2019, that they are effective at a reasonable level of assurance, as described above.


B. Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended AugustMay 31, 20182019 that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.
  
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
On August 28, 2018, P&O
As previously disclosed, Princess Cruises Australia notifiedentered into a plea agreement in December 2016 with the Maritime Accident Investigation BranchU.S. Department of Justice with respect to violations of federal laws related to illegal discharges of oily bilge water for incidents occurring in 2013 and the Australian Maritime Safety Authority of an inadvertent discharge of liquid food waste mixed into grey water off of Pacific Explorer, while it was inside the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park on August 26, 2018. We believe the ultimate outcome of any investigation and penalty will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

On August 24, 2018, a proposed class-action lawsuit was filed by James Wolfe and others against Carnival Corporation in the United Statesprior. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida relatingaccepted the plea agreement in April 2017, and ordered that Princess Cruises pay a fine and complete a five-year term of probation. Carnival Corporation was further required to adopt a five-year court-supervised environmental compliance plan. In March 2019, the marketing and sales of our Carnival Vacation Protection product. The plaintiffs purportprobation officer filed a petition seeking to represent anrevoke the probation based on alleged class of passengers who purchased the Carnival Vacation Protection product. The complaint alleges that Carnival Cruise Line concealed that it received “kickbacks” on the saleviolations of the travel insurance portionconditions of probation. In June 2019, the court approved a settlement pursuant to which Carnival Corporation agreed to additional oversight and environmental goals, adjustments to certain reporting requirements, as well as a restructuring of the product from an underwriter. We believe we have meritorious defensescompliance function, in addition to a $20 million financial penalty.

As previously disclosed, Princess Cruises entered into a plea agreement in December 2016 with the claimU.S. Department of Justice with respect to violations of federal laws related to illegal discharges of oily bilge water for incidents occurring in 2013 and prior. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida accepted the plea agreement in April 2017, and ordered that any liabilityPrincess Cruises pay a fine and complete a five-year term of probation. Carnival Corporation was further required to adopt a five-year court-supervised environmental compliance plan. In March 2019, the probation officer filed a petition seeking to revoke the probation based on alleged violations of the conditions of probation. In June 2019, the court approved a settlement pursuant to which may ariseCarnival Corporation agreed to additional oversight and environmental goals, adjustments to certain reporting requirements, as well as a resultrestructuring of this action will not havethe compliance function, in addition to a material impact on$20 million financial penalty.

Refer to our consolidated financial statements.statements for further information on Legal Proceedings.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

The risk factors that affect our business and financial results are discussed in “Item 1A. Risk Factors,” included in the Form 10-K, and there has been no material change to these risk factors since the Form 10-K filing. We wish to caution the reader that the risk factors discussed in “Item 1A. Risk Factors,” included in the Form 10-K, and those described elsewhere in this report or other Securities and Exchange Commission filings, could cause future results to differ materially from those stated in any forward-looking statements. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or future results.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

A. Repurchase Program

Under a share repurchase program effective 2004, we are authorized to repurchase Carnival Corporation common stock and Carnival plc ordinary shares (the “Repurchase Program”). Effective August 27, 2018, the company approved a modification of the general authorization under the Repurchase Program, which replenished the remaining authorized repurchases at the time of the approval to $1.0 billion. The Repurchase Program does not have an expiration date and may be discontinued by our Boards of Directors at any time.


During the three months ended AugustMay 31, 2018, repurchases2019, no shares of Carnival Corporation common stock were repurchased pursuant to the Repurchase Program were as follows:
Period Total Number of Shares of Carnival Corporation Common Stock Purchased (in millions) Average Price Paid per Share of Carnival Corporation Common Stock Maximum Dollar Value of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Repurchase Program
(in millions)
June 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018 1.7
 $60.17
 $668
July 1, 2018 through July 31, 2018 2.5
 $57.70
 $329
August 1, 2018 through August 31, 2018 0.5
 $58.70
 $987
Total 4.7
 $58.68
  
Program.

During the three months ended AugustMay 31, 2018,2019, repurchases of Carnival plc ordinary shares pursuant to the Repurchase Program were as follows:
Period Total Number of Shares of Carnival plc Purchased (in millions) Average Price Paid per Share of Carnival plc Maximum Dollar Value of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Repurchase Program
(in millions)
June 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018 1.0
 $59.69
 $668
July 1, 2018 through July 31, 2018 3.4
 $57.09
 $329
August 1, 2018 through August 31, 2018 2.8
 $58.51
 $987
Total 7.1
 $57.99
  
Period Total Number of Shares of Carnival plc Purchased (in millions) Average Price Paid per Share of Carnival plc Maximum Dollar Value of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Repurchase Program
(in millions)
March 1, 2019 through March 31, 2019 0.2
 $50.31
 $453
April 1, 2019 through April 30, 2019 0.6
 $52.31
 $424
May 1, 2019 through May 31, 2019 0.1
 $52.78
 $419
Total 0.8
 $51.98
  
No shares of Carnival Corporation common stock and Carnival plc ordinary shares were purchased outside of publicly announced plans or programs.

B. Stock Swap Programs

In addition to the Repurchase Program, we have programs that allow us to obtain an economic benefit when either Carnival Corporation common stock is trading at a premium to the price of Carnival plc ordinary shares or Carnival plc ordinary shares are trading at a premium to Carnival Corporation common stock (the “Stock Swap Programs”). For example:

In the event Carnival Corporation common stock trades at a premium to Carnival plc ordinary shares, we may elect to sell shares of Carnival Corporation common stock, at prevailing market prices in ordinary brokers’ transactions and repurchase an equivalent number of Carnival plc ordinary shares in the UK market.

In the event Carnival plc ordinary shares trade at a premium to Carnival Corporation common stock, we may elect to sell ordinary shares of Carnival plc, at prevailing market prices in ordinary brokers’ transactions and repurchase an equivalent number of shares of Carnival Corporation common stock in the U.S. market.

Under the Stock Swap Programs effective 2008, the Boards of Directors have made the following authorizations:

In January 2017, to sell up to 22.0 million shares of Carnival Corporation common stock in the U.S. market and repurchase up to 22.0 million of Carnival plc ordinary shares in the UK market. We had 22.0 million shares remaining under this authorization at May 31, 2019.

In 2016, to sell up to 26.9 million of existing shares of Carnival plc in the UK market and repurchase up to 26.9 million shares of Carnival Corporation common stock in the U.S. market. We had 26.0 million shares remaining under this authorization at May 31, 2019.

Any sales of Carnival Corporation shares and Carnival plc ordinary shares have been or will be registered under the Securities Act of 1933. During the three months ended AugustMay 31, 2018,2019, no Carnival Corporation common stock or Carnival plc ordinary shares were sold or repurchased under the Stock Swap Programs.


C. Carnival plc Shareholder Approvals

Carnival plc ordinary share repurchases under both the Repurchase Program and the Stock Swap Programs require annual shareholder approval. The existing shareholder approval is limited to a maximum of 20.919.2 million ordinary shares and is valid until the earlier of the conclusion of the Carnival plc 20192020 annual general meeting or July 10, 2019.15, 2020.

Item 6. Exhibits.
INDEX TO EXHIBITS        
           
    Incorporated by Reference 
Filed/
Furnished
Herewith
Exhibit
Number 
 Exhibit Description Form Exhibit 
Filing
Date
 
           
Articles of incorporation and by-laws        
           
3.1     8-K 3.1 4/17/2003  
3.2     8-K 3.1 4/20/2009  
3.3     8-K 3.3 4/20/2009  
         
Statement regarding computations of ratios        
           
 12        X
           
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) certifications        
           
 31.1        X
 31.2        X
 31.3        X
 31.4        X
           
Section 1350 certifications        
           
32.1*        X
32.2*        X
32.3*        X
32.4*        X
           
INDEX TO EXHIBITS        
           
    Incorporated by Reference 
Filed/
Furnished
Herewith
Exhibit
Number 
 Exhibit Description Form Exhibit 
Filing
Date
 
           
Articles of incorporation and by-laws        
           
3.1     8-K 3.1 4/17/2003  
3.2     8-K 3.1 4/20/2009  
3.3     8-K 3.3 4/20/2009  
           
Material contracts        
10.1        X
10.2        X
10.3        X
           
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) certifications        
           
 31.1        X
 31.2        X
 31.3        X
 31.4        X
           
Section 1350 certifications        
           
32.1*        X
32.2*        X
32.3*        X
32.4*        X
           



INDEX TO EXHIBITS        
           
    Incorporated by Reference 
Filed/
Furnished
Herewith
Exhibit
Number 
 Exhibit Description Form Exhibit 
Filing
Date
 
           
Interactive Data File        
           
101 The consolidated financial statements from Carnival Corporation & plc’s joint Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended AugustMay 31, 2018,2019, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 27, 2018,June 24, 2019, formatted in XBRL, are as follows:        
  (i) the Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and ninesix months ended AugustMay 31, 20182019 and 2017;2018;       X
  (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and ninesix months ended AugustMay 31, 20182019 and 2017;2018;       X
  (iii) the Consolidated Balance Sheets at AugustMay 31, 20182019 and November 30, 2017;2018;       X
  (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three and ninesix months ended AugustMay 31, 20182019 and 2017 and2018;       X
  (v) the Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the three and six months ended May 31, 2019 and 2018
(vi) the notes to the consolidated financial statements, tagged in summary and detail.       X
  
*These items are furnished and not filed.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each of the registrants has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 CARNIVAL CORPORATION  CARNIVAL PLC
     
By:/s/ Arnold W. Donald By:/s/ Arnold W. Donald
 Arnold W. Donald  Arnold W. Donald
 President and Chief Executive Officer  President and Chief Executive Officer
     
By:/s/ David Bernstein By:/s/ David Bernstein
 David Bernstein  David Bernstein
 Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer  Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer
     
 Date: September 27, 2018June 24, 2019  Date: September 27, 2018June 24, 2019
     



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