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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023
or
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from              to
For the transition period from              to             
Commission File No. 1-13881
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MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware52-2055918
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
7750 Wisconsin AvenueBethesdaMaryland20814
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
(301) 380-3000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(301) 380-3000
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each ClassTrading Symbol(s)Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par valueMARNasdaq Global Select Market
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has 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 registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  ý    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has 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 registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes  ý    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. 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 filer ý Accelerated filer ¨
Non-accelerated filer ¨Smaller reporting company 
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has 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 registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ☐    No  ☒
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 316,539,613298,239,583 shares of Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, outstanding at October 27, 2022.July 25, 2023.


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MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC.
FORM 10-Q TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
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Part I.
Item 1.
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
Part II.
Item 1.
Item 1A.
Item 2.
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
($ in millions, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three Months EndedNine Months EndedThree Months EndedSix Months Ended
September 30, 2022September 30, 2021September 30, 2022September 30, 2021 June 30, 2023June 30, 2022June 30, 2023June 30, 2022
REVENUESREVENUESREVENUES
Base management feesBase management fees$275 $190 $757 $452 Base management fees$318 $269 $611 $482 
Franchise feesFranchise fees678 533 1,847 1,270 Franchise fees739 669 1,378 1,169 
Incentive management feesIncentive management fees106 53 343 141 Incentive management fees193 135 394 237 
Gross fee revenuesGross fee revenues1,059 776 2,947 1,863 Gross fee revenues1,250 1,073 2,383 1,888 
Contract investment amortizationContract investment amortization(22)(21)(65)(56)Contract investment amortization(22)(19)(43)(43)
Net fee revenuesNet fee revenues1,037 755 2,882 1,807 Net fee revenues1,228 1,054 2,340 1,845 
Owned, leased, and other revenueOwned, leased, and other revenue345 241 971 536 Owned, leased, and other revenue390 364 746 626 
Cost reimbursement revenueCost reimbursement revenue3,931 2,950 10,997 7,068 Cost reimbursement revenue4,457 3,920 8,604 7,066 
5,313 3,946 14,850 9,411 6,075 5,338 11,690 9,537 
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSESOPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSESOPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES
Owned, leased, and other-directOwned, leased, and other-direct301 204 779 507 Owned, leased, and other-direct287 281 568 478 
Depreciation, amortization, and otherDepreciation, amortization, and other50 64 147 166 Depreciation, amortization, and other48 49 92 97 
General, administrative, and otherGeneral, administrative, and other216 212 655 610 General, administrative, and other240 231 442 439 
Restructuring, merger-related charges, and other11 
Merger-related charges and otherMerger-related charges and other38 — 39 
Reimbursed expensesReimbursed expenses3,786 2,917 10,792 7,005 Reimbursed expenses4,366 3,827 8,502 7,006 
4,355 3,401 12,384 8,296 4,979 4,388 9,643 8,029 
OPERATING INCOMEOPERATING INCOME958 545 2,466 1,115 OPERATING INCOME1,096 950 2,047 1,508 
Gains and other income, netGains and other income, net— Gains and other income, net
Loss on extinguishment of debt— (164)— (164)
Interest expenseInterest expense(100)(107)(288)(323)Interest expense(140)(95)(266)(188)
Interest incomeInterest income18 22 Interest income(1)14 11 
Equity in earnings (losses)(4)18 (24)
Equity in earningsEquity in earnings15 17 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXESINCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES869 278 2,223 632 INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES964 878 1,808 1,354 
Provision for income taxesProvision for income taxes(239)(58)(538)(1)Provision for income taxes(238)(200)(325)(299)
NET INCOMENET INCOME$630 $220 $1,685 $631 NET INCOME$726 $678 $1,483 $1,055 
EARNINGS PER SHAREEARNINGS PER SHAREEARNINGS PER SHARE
Earnings per share - basic$1.94 $0.67 $5.15 $1.93 
Earnings per share - diluted$1.94 $0.67 $5.13 $1.92 
Earnings per share – basicEarnings per share – basic$2.39 $2.06 $4.84 $3.21 
Earnings per share – dilutedEarnings per share – diluted$2.38 $2.06 $4.81 $3.20 
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
($ in millions)
(Unaudited)

Three Months EndedNine Months EndedThree Months EndedSix Months Ended
September 30, 2022September 30, 2021September 30, 2022September 30, 2021June 30, 2023June 30, 2022June 30, 2023June 30, 2022
Net incomeNet income$630 $220 $1,685 $631 Net income$726 $678 $1,483 $1,055 
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other comprehensive income (loss)Other comprehensive income (loss)
Foreign currency translation adjustmentsForeign currency translation adjustments(340)(138)(653)(197)Foreign currency translation adjustments(77)(327)(313)
Other adjustments, net of taxOther adjustments, net of tax— — Other adjustments, net of tax
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxTotal other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax(339)(138)(648)(197)Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax(69)(323)13 (309)
Comprehensive incomeComprehensive income$291 $82 $1,037 $434 Comprehensive income$657 $355 $1,496 $746 
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
($ in millions)
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
September 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
ASSETSASSETSASSETS
Current assetsCurrent assetsCurrent assets
Cash and equivalentsCash and equivalents$1,045 $1,393 Cash and equivalents$563 $507 
Accounts and notes receivable, netAccounts and notes receivable, net2,378 1,982 Accounts and notes receivable, net2,565 2,571 
Prepaid expenses and otherPrepaid expenses and other261 251 Prepaid expenses and other316 235 
3,684 3,626 3,444 3,313 
Property and equipment, netProperty and equipment, net1,509 1,503 Property and equipment, net1,560 1,585 
Intangible assetsIntangible assetsIntangible assets
BrandsBrands5,727 5,979 Brands5,878 5,812 
Contract acquisition costs and otherContract acquisition costs and other2,880 2,947 Contract acquisition costs and other3,117 2,935 
GoodwillGoodwill8,765 9,073 Goodwill8,850 8,872 
17,372 17,999 17,845 17,619 
Equity method investmentsEquity method investments332 387 Equity method investments311 335 
Notes receivable, netNotes receivable, net132 144 Notes receivable, net140 152 
Deferred tax assetsDeferred tax assets228 228 Deferred tax assets240 240 
Operating lease assetsOperating lease assets947 1,062 Operating lease assets965 987 
Other noncurrent assetsOther noncurrent assets559 604 Other noncurrent assets582 584 
$24,763 $25,553 $25,087 $24,815 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITYLIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITYLIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilitiesCurrent liabilitiesCurrent liabilities
Current portion of long-term debtCurrent portion of long-term debt$558 $805 Current portion of long-term debt$894 $684 
Accounts payableAccounts payable746 726 Accounts payable670 746 
Accrued payroll and benefitsAccrued payroll and benefits1,260 1,187 Accrued payroll and benefits1,092 1,299 
Liability for guest loyalty programLiability for guest loyalty program3,094 2,522 Liability for guest loyalty program3,372 3,314 
Accrued expenses and otherAccrued expenses and other1,454 1,167 Accrued expenses and other1,492 1,296 
7,112 6,407 7,520 7,339 
Long-term debtLong-term debt8,860 9,333 Long-term debt10,403 9,380 
Liability for guest loyalty programLiability for guest loyalty program3,552 3,949 Liability for guest loyalty program3,413 3,280 
Deferred tax liabilitiesDeferred tax liabilities273 169 Deferred tax liabilities285 313 
Deferred revenueDeferred revenue1,085 1,181 Deferred revenue1,039 1,059 
Operating lease liabilitiesOperating lease liabilities1,007 1,098 Operating lease liabilities999 1,034 
Other noncurrent liabilitiesOther noncurrent liabilities1,811 2,002 Other noncurrent liabilities1,652 1,842 
Stockholders’ equityStockholders’ equityStockholders’ equity
Class A Common StockClass A Common StockClass A Common Stock
Additional paid-in-capitalAdditional paid-in-capital5,919 5,892 Additional paid-in-capital5,952 5,965 
Retained earningsRetained earnings11,795 10,305 Retained earnings13,544 12,342 
Treasury stock, at costTreasury stock, at cost(15,666)(14,446)Treasury stock, at cost(19,009)(17,015)
Accumulated other comprehensive lossAccumulated other comprehensive loss(990)(342)Accumulated other comprehensive loss(716)(729)
1,063 1,414 (224)568 
$24,763 $25,553 $25,087 $24,815 
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
($ in millions)
(Unaudited)

Nine Months EndedSix Months Ended
September 30, 2022September 30, 2021 June 30, 2023June 30, 2022
OPERATING ACTIVITIESOPERATING ACTIVITIESOPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net incomeNet income$1,685 $631 Net income$1,483 $1,055 
Adjustments to reconcile to cash provided by operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile to cash provided by operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, amortization, and otherDepreciation, amortization, and other212 222 Depreciation, amortization, and other135 140 
Stock-based compensationStock-based compensation144 138 Stock-based compensation93 96 
Income taxesIncome taxes197 (292)Income taxes(80)174 
Liability for guest loyalty programLiability for guest loyalty program(17)54 Liability for guest loyalty program131 44 
Contract acquisition costsContract acquisition costs(92)(143)Contract acquisition costs(105)(51)
Restructuring, merger-related charges, and other(1)(5)
Merger-related charges and otherMerger-related charges and other32 
Working capital changesWorking capital changes(225)71 Working capital changes(215)(379)
Loss on extinguishment of debt— 164 
Deferred revenue changes and other19 (95)
OtherOther64 (37)
Net cash provided by operating activitiesNet cash provided by operating activities1,922 745 Net cash provided by operating activities1,538 1,048 
INVESTING ACTIVITIESINVESTING ACTIVITIESINVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital and technology expendituresCapital and technology expenditures(194)(119)
Asset acquisitionAsset acquisition(102)— 
Capital and technology expenditures(192)(114)
Dispositions— 
Loan advancesLoan advances(10)(10)Loan advances(17)(3)
Loan collectionsLoan collections12 38 Loan collections33 
OtherOther53 (3)Other37 22 
Net cash used in investing activitiesNet cash used in investing activities(137)(81)Net cash used in investing activities(243)(91)
FINANCING ACTIVITIESFINANCING ACTIVITIESFINANCING ACTIVITIES
Credit Facility, net(1,050)(150)
Commercial paper/Credit Facility, netCommercial paper/Credit Facility, net736 (750)
Issuance of long-term debtIssuance of long-term debt983 1,787 Issuance of long-term debt783 — 
Repayment of long-term debtRepayment of long-term debt(578)(2,172)Repayment of long-term debt(330)(576)
Issuance of Class A Common Stock— 
Debt extinguishment costs— (155)
Dividends paidDividends paid(195)— Dividends paid(281)(98)
Purchase of treasury stockPurchase of treasury stock(1,235)— Purchase of treasury stock(2,046)(300)
Stock-based compensation withholding taxesStock-based compensation withholding taxes(88)(85)Stock-based compensation withholding taxes(79)(87)
OtherOther25 12 Other(24)— 
Net cash used in financing activitiesNet cash used in financing activities(2,138)(761)Net cash used in financing activities(1,241)(1,811)
DECREASE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH(353)(97)
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASHINCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH54 (854)
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH, beginning of period (1)
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH, beginning of period (1)
1,421 894 
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH, beginning of period (1)
525 1,421 
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH, end of period (1)
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH, end of period (1)
$1,068 $797 
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH, end of period (1)
$579 $567 
(1)The 20222023 amounts include beginning restricted cash of $28$18 million at December 31, 2021,2022, and ending restricted cash of $23$16 million at SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, which we present in the “Prepaid expenses and other” and “Other noncurrent assets” captions of our Balance Sheets.
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The condensed consolidated financial statements present the results of operations, financial position, and cash flows of Marriott International, Inc. and subsidiaries (referred to in this report as “we,” “us,” “Marriott,” or the “Company”). In order to make this report easier to read, we also refer throughout to (1) our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as our “Financial Statements,” (2) our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income as our “Income Statements,” (3) our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as our “Balance Sheets,” (4) our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows as our “Statements of Cash Flows,” (5) our properties, brands, or markets in the United States and Canada as “U.S. & Canada,” and (6) our properties, brands, or markets in our Caribbean and Latin America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Greater China, and Asia Pacific excluding China regions, as “International.” In addition, references throughout to numbered “Notes” refer to these Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, unless otherwise stated.
These Financial Statements have not been audited. We have condensed or omitted certain information and disclosures normally included in financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). The financial statements in this report should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 20212022 (“20212022 Form 10-K”). Certain terms not otherwise defined in this Form 10-Q have the meanings specified in our 20212022 Form 10-K.
Preparation of financial statements that conform with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements, the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods, and the disclosures of contingent liabilities. The uncertainty created by the coronavirus pandemic (“COVID-19”) has made such estimates more difficult and subjective. Accordingly, ultimate results could differ from those estimates.
The accompanying Financial Statements reflect all normal and recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly our financial position as of SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, the results of our operations for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, and cash flows for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and SeptemberJune 30, 2021.2022. Interim results may not be indicative of fiscal year performance because of seasonal and short-term variations, as well as the impact of COVID-19.variations. We have eliminated all material intercompany transactions and balances between entities consolidated in these Financial Statements.
NOTE 2. EARNINGS PER SHARE
The table below presentsillustrates the reconciliation of the earnings and number of shares used in our calculations of basic and diluted earnings per share:share, the latter of which uses the treasury stock method to calculate the dilutive effect of the Company’s potential common stock:
Three Months EndedNine Months EndedThree Months EndedSix Months Ended
(in millions, except per share amounts)(in millions, except per share amounts)September 30, 2022September 30, 2021September 30, 2022September 30, 2021(in millions, except per share amounts)June 30, 2023June 30, 2022June 30, 2023June 30, 2022
Computation of Basic Earnings Per ShareComputation of Basic Earnings Per ShareComputation of Basic Earnings Per Share
Net incomeNet income$630 $220 $1,685 $631 Net income$726 $678 $1,483 $1,055 
Shares for basic earnings per shareShares for basic earnings per share324.5 327.3 327.0 327.0 Shares for basic earnings per share303.6 328.2 306.6 328.3 
Basic earnings per shareBasic earnings per share$1.94 $0.67 $5.15 $1.93 Basic earnings per share$2.39 $2.06 $4.84 $3.21 
Computation of Diluted Earnings Per ShareComputation of Diluted Earnings Per ShareComputation of Diluted Earnings Per Share
Net incomeNet income$630 $220 $1,685 $631 Net income$726 $678 $1,483 $1,055 
Shares for basic earnings per shareShares for basic earnings per share324.5 327.3 327.0 327.0 Shares for basic earnings per share303.6 328.2 306.6 328.3 
Effect of dilutive securitiesEffect of dilutive securitiesEffect of dilutive securities
Stock-based compensationStock-based compensation1.2 2.0 1.4 2.1 Stock-based compensation1.4 1.3 1.4 1.5 
Shares for diluted earnings per shareShares for diluted earnings per share325.7 329.3 328.4 329.1 Shares for diluted earnings per share305.0 329.5 308.0 329.8 
Diluted earnings per shareDiluted earnings per share$1.94 $0.67 $5.13 $1.92 Diluted earnings per share$2.38 $2.06 $4.81 $3.20 
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NOTE 3. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
We granted 1.11.0 million restricted stock units (“RSUs”) during the 20222023 first three quartershalf to certain officers and employees, and those units vest generally over four years in equal annual installments commencing one year after the grant date. We also granted 0.1 million performance-based RSUs (“PSUs”) in the 20222023 first three quartershalf to certain executives, which are earned subject to continued employment and the satisfaction of certain performance and market conditions generally based on the degree of achievement of pre-established targets for 20242025 adjusted EBITDA performance and relative total stockholder return over the 20222023 to 20242025 performance period. RSUs, including PSUs, granted in the 20222023 first three quartershalf had a weighted average grant-date fair value of $169$166 per unit.
We recorded stock-based compensation expense for RSUs and PSUs of $45$49 million in the 2023 second quarter, $49 million in the 2022 thirdsecond quarter, $40$82 million in the 2021 third quarter, $1362023 first half, and $91 million in the 2022 first three quarters, and $130 million in the 2021 first three quarters.half. Deferred compensation costs for unvested awards for RSUs and PSUs totaled $223$267 million at SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and $189$179 million at December 31, 2021.2022.
NOTE 4. INCOME TAXES
Our effective tax rate was 27.5increased to 24.7 percent for the 2023 second quarter compared to 22.8 percent for the 2022 thirdsecond quarter, comparedprimarily due to 21.1a shift in earnings to jurisdictions with higher tax rates.
Our effective tax rate decreased to 18.0 percent for the 2021 third quarter. The increase in our effective tax rate was2023 first half compared to 22.1 percent for the 2022 first half, primarily due to the current year release of tax expense fromreserves, partially offset by the completion of prior years’shift in earnings to jurisdictions with higher tax audits.rates.
Our effectiveunrecognized tax rate was 24.2 percent for thebenefit balance decreased by $98 million to $157 million at June 30, 2023 from $255 million at December 31, 2022, first three quarters compared to 0.2 percent for the 2021 first three quarters. The increase in our effective tax rate was primarily due to the completion of a prior year tax audit. Our unrecognized tax benefit from the releasebalance included $146 million at June 30, 2023 and $241 million at December 31, 2022 of tax reserves due topositions that, if recognized, would impact our effective tax rate. It is reasonably possible that within the favorablenext 12 months we will reach resolution of Legacy-Starwoodincome tax examinations in one or more jurisdictions. The actual amount of any change to our unrecognized tax benefits could vary depending on the timing and nature of the settlement. Therefore, an estimate of the change cannot be provided.
We file income tax returns, including returns for our subsidiaries, in various jurisdictions around the world. The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) has examined our federal income tax returns, and as of June 30, 2023, we have settled all issues for tax years through 2019. Our 2020 through 2023 tax year audits as well asare currently ongoing. Various foreign, state, and local income tax returns are also under examination by the current year tax expense from the completion of prior years’ tax audits.applicable taxing authorities.
We paid cash for income taxes, net of refunds, of $341$406 million in the 2023 first half and $125 million in the 2022 first three quarters and $293 million in the 2021 first three quarters.half.
NOTE 5. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Guarantees
We present the maximum potential amount of our future guarantee fundings and the carrying amount of our liability for our debt service, operating profit, and other guarantees (excluding contingent purchase obligations) for which we are the primary obligor at SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 in the following table:
($ in millions)
Guarantee Type
Maximum Potential Amount of Future FundingsRecorded Liability for Guarantees
(in millions)
Guarantee Type
(in millions)
Guarantee Type
Maximum Potential Amount of Future FundingsRecorded Liability for Guarantees
Debt serviceDebt service$77 $11 Debt service$57 $
Operating profitOperating profit174 104 Operating profit174 91 
OtherOther15 Other18 
$266 $119 $249 $101 
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Our maximum potential guarantees listed in the preceding table include $42$58 million of operating profit guarantees that will not be in effect until the underlying properties open and we begin to operate the properties or certain other events occur.
Contingent Purchase Obligation
Sheraton Grand Chicago. In 2017, we granted the owner a one-time right to require us to purchase the leasehold interest in the land and the hotel for $300 million in cash (the “put option”). In the 2021 third quarter, we entered into an amendment with the owner to move the exercise period of the put option from the 2022 first half to the 2024 first half. If the owner exercises the put option, the closing is expected to occur in the 2024 fourth quarter, and we have the option to purchase, at the same time the put transaction closes, the fee simple interest in the underlying land for an additional $200 million in cash. We account for the put option as a guarantee, and our recorded liability was $300 million at SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021.2022.
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Starwood Data Security Incident
Description of Event
On November 30, 2018, we announced a data security incident involving unauthorized access to the Starwood reservations database (the “Data Security Incident”). Working with leading security experts, we determined that there was unauthorized access to the Starwood network since 2014 and that an unauthorized party had copied information from the Starwood reservations database and taken steps towards removing it. We discontinued use of tThehe Starwood reservations database is no longer used for business operations at the end of 2018.
Litigation, Claims, and Government Investigations
Following our announcement of the Data Security Incident, approximately 100 lawsuits were filed by consumers and others against us in U.S. federal, U.S. state and Canadian courts related to the incident. The plaintiffs in the cases that remain pending, who generally purport to represent various classes of consumers, generally claim to have been harmed by alleged actions and/or omissions by the Company in connection with the Data Security Incident and assert a variety of common law and statutory claims seeking monetary damages, injunctive relief, costs and attorneys’ fees, and other related relief. The active U.S. cases are consolidated in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland (the “District Court”), pursuant to orders of the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (the “MDL”). On May 3, 2022, theThe District Court granted in part and denied in part class certification of various U.S. groups of consumers. We appealed the District Court’sconsumers, and our appeal of this decision and on July 14, 2022,is pending in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit granted our petition to appeal. On September 8, 2022, the District Court held thatCircuit. A case brought by the City of Chicago (which brought claims against us that areis consolidated in the MDL proceeding) could not pursue injunctive claims but could pursue monetary claims.also remains pending. The Canadian cases have effectively been consolidated into a single case in the province of Ontario. We dispute the allegations in these lawsuits and are vigorously defending against such claims.
In addition, various U.S. federal, U.S. state and foreign governmental authorities made inquiries, opened investigations, or requested information and/or documents related to the Data Security Incident and related matters. Although some of these matters have been resolved or no longer appear to be active, some remain open. We are in discussions with the Attorney General offices from 49 states and the District of Columbia and the Federal Trade Commission. Based on the ongoing discussions, we believe it is probable that we will incur losses, and as of June 30, 2023, we have recorded an accrual in the 2022 third quarter for an estimated loss contingency; the amount of this accrualcontingency, which is not material to our Financial Statements. We are also in discussion with the regulatory authority in Australia to resolve its investigation and requests.
While we believe it is reasonably possible that we may incur losses in excess of the amounts recorded associated with the above described MDL proceedings and regulatory investigations related to the Data Security Incident, it is not possible to reasonably estimate the amount of such losses or range of loss that might result from adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other resolution of these proceedings and investigations based on: (1) in the case of the above described MDL proceedings, the current stage of these proceedings, the absence of specific allegations as to alleged damages, the uncertainty as to the certification of a class or classes and the size of any certified class, and the lack of resolution of significant factual and legal issues; and (2) in the case of the above described regulatory investigations, the lack of resolution with the Federal Trade Commission and the state Attorneys General.
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NOTE 6. LONG-TERM DEBT
We provide detail on our long-term debt balances, net of discounts, premiums, and debt issuance costs, in the following table as of SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and year-end 2021:2022:
($ in millions)September 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
(in millions)(in millions)June 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
Senior Notes:Senior Notes:Senior Notes:
Series L Notes, interest rate of 3.3%, face amount of $173, redeemed June 15, 2022
(effective interest rate of 3.4%)
$— $173 
Series P Notes, interest rate of 3.8%, face amount of $350, maturing October 1, 2025
(effective interest rate of 4.0%)
Series P Notes, interest rate of 3.8%, face amount of $350, maturing October 1, 2025
(effective interest rate of 4.0%)
348 347 
Series P Notes, interest rate of 3.8%, face amount of $350, maturing October 1, 2025
(effective interest rate of 4.0%)
$348 $348 
Series Q Notes, interest rate of 2.3%, face amount of $399, matured January 15, 2022
(effective interest rate of 2.5%)
— 399 
Series R Notes, interest rate of 3.1%, face amount of $750, maturing June 15, 2026
(effective interest rate of 3.3%)
Series R Notes, interest rate of 3.1%, face amount of $750, maturing June 15, 2026
(effective interest rate of 3.3%)
747 746 
Series R Notes, interest rate of 3.1%, face amount of $750, maturing June 15, 2026
(effective interest rate of 3.3%)
747 747 
Series U Notes, interest rate of 3.1%, face amount of $291, maturing February 15, 2023
(effective interest rate of 3.1%)
291 291 
Series U Notes, interest rate of 3.1%, face amount of $291, matured February 15, 2023
(effective interest rate of 3.1%)
Series U Notes, interest rate of 3.1%, face amount of $291, matured February 15, 2023
(effective interest rate of 3.1%)
— 291 
Series V Notes, interest rate of 3.8%, face amount of $318, maturing March 15, 2025
(effective interest rate of 2.8%)
Series V Notes, interest rate of 3.8%, face amount of $318, maturing March 15, 2025
(effective interest rate of 2.8%)
325 327 
Series V Notes, interest rate of 3.8%, face amount of $318, maturing March 15, 2025
(effective interest rate of 2.8%)
323 324 
Series W Notes, interest rate of 4.5%, face amount of $278, maturing October 1, 2034
(effective interest rate of 4.1%)
Series W Notes, interest rate of 4.5%, face amount of $278, maturing October 1, 2034
(effective interest rate of 4.1%)
289 290 
Series W Notes, interest rate of 4.5%, face amount of $278, maturing October 1, 2034
(effective interest rate of 4.1%)
289 289 
Series X Notes, interest rate of 4.0%, face amount of $450, maturing April 15, 2028
(effective interest rate of 4.2%)
Series X Notes, interest rate of 4.0%, face amount of $450, maturing April 15, 2028
(effective interest rate of 4.2%)
446 445 
Series X Notes, interest rate of 4.0%, face amount of $450, maturing April 15, 2028
(effective interest rate of 4.2%)
446 446 
Series Z Notes, interest rate of 4.2%, face amount of $350, maturing December 1, 2023
(effective interest rate of 4.4%)
Series Z Notes, interest rate of 4.2%, face amount of $350, maturing December 1, 2023
(effective interest rate of 4.4%)
349 349 
Series Z Notes, interest rate of 4.2%, face amount of $350, maturing December 1, 2023
(effective interest rate of 4.4%)
350 349 
Series AA Notes, interest rate of 4.7%, face amount of $300, maturing December 1, 2028
(effective interest rate of 4.8%)
Series AA Notes, interest rate of 4.7%, face amount of $300, maturing December 1, 2028
(effective interest rate of 4.8%)
298 297 
Series AA Notes, interest rate of 4.7%, face amount of $300, maturing December 1, 2028
(effective interest rate of 4.8%)
298 298 
Series CC Notes, interest rate of 3.6%, face amount of $550, maturing April 15, 2024
(effective interest rate of 3.9%)
Series CC Notes, interest rate of 3.6%, face amount of $550, maturing April 15, 2024
(effective interest rate of 3.9%)
532 566 
Series CC Notes, interest rate of 3.6%, face amount of $550, maturing April 15, 2024
(effective interest rate of 3.9%)
536 531 
Series DD Notes, interest rate of 2.1%, face amount of $224, matured October 3, 2022
(effective interest rate of 1.2%)
224 226 
Series EE Notes, interest rate of 5.8%, face amount of $600, maturing May 1, 2025
(effective interest rate of 6.0%)
Series EE Notes, interest rate of 5.8%, face amount of $600, maturing May 1, 2025
(effective interest rate of 6.0%)
596 595 
Series EE Notes, interest rate of 5.8%, face amount of $600, maturing May 1, 2025
(effective interest rate of 6.0%)
597 596 
Series FF Notes, interest rate of 4.6%, face amount of $1,000, maturing June 15, 2030
(effective interest rate of 4.8%)
Series FF Notes, interest rate of 4.6%, face amount of $1,000, maturing June 15, 2030
(effective interest rate of 4.8%)
988 987 
Series FF Notes, interest rate of 4.6%, face amount of $1,000, maturing June 15, 2030
(effective interest rate of 4.8%)
989 988 
Series GG Notes, interest rate of 3.5%, face amount of $1,000, maturing October 15, 2032
(effective interest rate of 3.7%)
Series GG Notes, interest rate of 3.5%, face amount of $1,000, maturing October 15, 2032
(effective interest rate of 3.7%)
986 986 
Series GG Notes, interest rate of 3.5%, face amount of $1,000, maturing October 15, 2032
(effective interest rate of 3.7%)
987 987 
Series HH Notes, interest rate of 2.9%, face amount of $1,100, maturing April 15, 2031
(effective interest rate of 3.0%)
Series HH Notes, interest rate of 2.9%, face amount of $1,100, maturing April 15, 2031
(effective interest rate of 3.0%)
1,090 1,090 
Series HH Notes, interest rate of 2.9%, face amount of $1,100, maturing April 15, 2031
(effective interest rate of 3.0%)
1,091 1,090 
Series II Notes, interest rate of 2.8%, face amount of $700, maturing October 15, 2033
(effective interest rate of 2.8%)
Series II Notes, interest rate of 2.8%, face amount of $700, maturing October 15, 2033
(effective interest rate of 2.8%)
694 693 
Series II Notes, interest rate of 2.8%, face amount of $700, maturing October 15, 2033
(effective interest rate of 2.8%)
694 694 
Series JJ Notes, interest rate of 5.0%, face amount of $1,000, maturing October 15, 2027
(effective interest rate of 5.4%)
Series JJ Notes, interest rate of 5.0%, face amount of $1,000, maturing October 15, 2027
(effective interest rate of 5.4%)
983 — 
Series JJ Notes, interest rate of 5.0%, face amount of $1,000, maturing October 15, 2027
(effective interest rate of 5.4%)
986 984 
Series KK Notes, interest rate of 4.9%, face amount of $800, maturing April 15, 2029
(effective interest rate of 5.3%)
Series KK Notes, interest rate of 4.9%, face amount of $800, maturing April 15, 2029
(effective interest rate of 5.3%)
784 — 
Commercial paperCommercial paper1,641 871 
Credit FacilityCredit Facility— 1,050 Credit Facility— — 
Finance lease obligationsFinance lease obligations141 146 Finance lease obligations135 139 
OtherOther91 135 Other56 92 
$9,418 $10,138 $11,297 $10,064 
Less current portionLess current portion(558)(805)Less current portion(894)(684)
$8,860 $9,333 $10,403 $9,380 
We paid cash for interest, net of amounts capitalized, of $203$196 million in the 2023 first half and $179 million in the 2022 first three quarters and $251 million in the 2021 first three quarters.half.
In September 2022,March 2023, we issued $1.0 billion$800 million aggregate principal amount of 5.0004.9 percent Series JJKK Notes due OctoberApril 15, 20272029 (the “Series JJKK Notes”). We will pay interest on the Series JJKK Notes in April and October of each year, commencing in AprilOctober 2023. We received net proceeds of approximately $983$783 million from the offering of the Series JJKK Notes, after deducting the underwriting discount and estimated expenses, which were made available for general corporate purposes, including working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions, stock repurchases, or repayment of outstanding indebtedness.
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In June 2022, we redeemed all $173 million aggregate principal amount of our outstanding Series L Notes due in September 2022.
We are party to a $4.5 billion multicurrency revolving credit agreement (as amended, the(the “Credit Facility”) that provides for up to $4.5 billion of aggregate. Available borrowings for general corporate needs, including working capital, capital expenditures, letters of credit, acquisitions, and tounder the Credit Facility support our commercial paper program if and when we resume issuing commercial paper.general corporate needs. Borrowings under the Credit Facility generally bear interest at LIBORSOFR (the London Interbank OfferedSecured Overnight Financing Rate) plus a spread based on our public debt rating. We also pay quarterly fees on the Credit Facility at a rate based on our public debt rating. We classify outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility and outstanding commercial paper borrowings (if any) as long-term based on our ability and intent to refinance the outstanding borrowings on a long-term basis. The Credit Facility expires on June 28, 2024.
We entered into amendments to the Credit Facility in April 2020 and January 2021 (the “Credit Facility Amendments”). The debt leverage covenant in the Credit Facility, which is tested each quarter and was waived pursuant to the Credit Facility Amendments through and including the fourth quarter of 2021, resumed beginning with the quarter that ended March 31, 2022. The Credit Facility Amendments adjusted the required leverage levels for this covenant starting at 5.50 to 1.00 for the test period that ended on March 31, 2022 and gradually stepping down to 4.00 to 1.00 over the succeeding five fiscal quarters, as further described in the Credit Facility. The Credit Facility Amendments also amended certain other terms of the Credit Facility, including reducing the rate floor for the LIBOR Daily Floating Rate and the Eurocurrency Rate.December 14, 2027.
NOTE 7. ACQUISITION
InOn May 1, 2023, we completed the 2022 fourth quarter, we announced that we reached an agreement withacquisition of the City Express brand portfolio from Hoteles City Express, S.A.B. de C.V. to acquire the City Express brand portfolio for $100 million. As a result of October 19, 2022, the portfolio included 152 mid-scale hotels (17,356 rooms)transaction, we added 149 properties located in Mexico, Costa Rica, Colombia, and Chile. Upon closingChile to our franchise portfolio. We accounted for the transaction as an asset acquisition and allocated the cost of the acquisition, including direct and incremental transaction which is subjectcosts, to regulatory approvalan indefinite-lived brand asset of approximately $85 million and other customary closing conditions, City Express will become our 31st brand and the City Express hotels will become partfranchise contract assets, with a weighted-average term of our franchise system. We expect the transaction could close between the end of 2022 and the first half of 2023.20 years, totaling $21 million.
NOTE 8. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
We believe that the fair values of our current assets and current liabilities approximate their reported carrying amounts. We present the carrying valuesamounts and the fair values of noncurrent financial assets and liabilities that qualify as financial instruments in the following table:
September 30, 2022December 31, 2021 June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
($ in millions)Carrying AmountFair ValueCarrying AmountFair Value
(in millions)(in millions)Carrying AmountFair ValueCarrying AmountFair Value
Senior, mezzanine, and other loansSenior, mezzanine, and other loans$132 $122 $144 $131 Senior, mezzanine, and other loans$140 $131 $152 $142 
Total noncurrent financial assetsTotal noncurrent financial assets$132 $122 $144 $131 Total noncurrent financial assets$140 $131 $152 $142 
Senior NotesSenior Notes$(8,671)$(7,808)$(8,009)$(8,480)Senior Notes$(8,579)$(7,991)$(8,322)$(7,627)
Credit Facility— — (1,050)(1,050)
Commercial paperCommercial paper(1,641)(1,641)(871)(871)
Other long-term debtOther long-term debt(56)(49)(135)(140)Other long-term debt(56)(49)(56)(49)
Other noncurrent liabilitiesOther noncurrent liabilities(393)(393)(414)(414)Other noncurrent liabilities(381)(381)(394)(394)
Total noncurrent financial liabilitiesTotal noncurrent financial liabilities$(9,120)$(8,250)$(9,608)$(10,084)Total noncurrent financial liabilities$(10,657)$(10,062)$(9,643)$(8,941)
See Note 12. Fair Value of Financial Instruments and the “Fair Value Measurements” caption of Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of our 20212022 Form 10-K for more information on the input levels we use in determining fair value.
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NOTE 9. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
The following tables detail the accumulated other comprehensive loss activity for the 2023 first half and 2022 first three quarters and 2021 first three quarters:half:
($ in millions)Foreign Currency Translation AdjustmentsOther AdjustmentsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Balance at year-end 2021$(351)$$(342)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications (1)
(653)(644)
Reclassification adjustments— (4)(4)
Net other comprehensive (loss) income(653)(648)
Balance at September 30, 2022$(1,004)$14 $(990)
(in millions)Foreign Currency Translation AdjustmentsOther AdjustmentsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Balance at year-end 2022$(740)$11 $(729)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications (1)
11 
Reclassification adjustments— 
Net other comprehensive income13 
Balance at June 30, 2023$(733)$17 $(716)
($ in millions)Foreign Currency Translation AdjustmentsOther AdjustmentsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Balance at year-end 2020$(139)$$(135)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (1)
(197)— (197)
Reclassification adjustments— — — 
Net other comprehensive loss(197)— (197)
Balance at September 30, 2021$(336)$$(332)
(in millions)Foreign Currency Translation AdjustmentsOther AdjustmentsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Balance at year-end 2021$(351)$$(342)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications (1)
(313)(308)
Reclassification adjustments— (1)(1)
Net other comprehensive (loss) income(313)(309)
Balance at June 30, 2022$(664)$13 $(651)
(1)Other comprehensive income (loss) income before reclassifications for foreign currency translation adjustments includes intra-entity foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term investment nature, which resulted in losses of $14 million for the 2023 first half and gains of $76$44 million for the 2022 first three quarters and $30 million for the 2021 first three quarters.half.
The following tables detail the changes in common shares outstanding and stockholders’ equity for the 2023 first half and 2022 first three quarters and 2021 first three quarters:half:
(in millions, except per share amounts)(in millions, except per share amounts) (in millions, except per share amounts) 
Common
Shares
Outstanding
Common
Shares
Outstanding
 TotalClass A Common StockAdditional Paid-in-CapitalRetained EarningsTreasury Stock, at CostAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossCommon
Shares
Outstanding
 TotalClass A Common StockAdditional Paid-in-CapitalRetained EarningsTreasury Stock, at CostAccumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
326.3 Balance at year-end 2021$1,414 $$5,892 $10,305 $(14,446)$(342)
310.6 310.6 Balance at year-end 2022$568 $$5,965 $12,342 $(17,015)$(729)
Net income377 — — 377 — — Net income757 — — 757 — — 
Other comprehensive income14 — — — — 14 Other comprehensive income82 — — — — 82 
1.0 Stock-based compensation plans(33)— (61)— 28 — 
327.3 Balance at March 31, 2022$1,772 $$5,831 $10,682 $(14,418)$(328)
Net income678 — — 678 — — Dividends ($0.40 per share)(124)— — (124)— — 
Other comprehensive loss(323)— — — — (323)
Dividends ($0.30 per share)(98)— — (98)— — 
Stock-based compensation plans43 — 41 — — 
(1.9)Purchase of treasury stock(300)— — — (300)— 
325.4 Balance at June 30, 2022$1,772 $$5,872 $11,262 $(14,716)$(651)
0.9 0.9 Stock-based compensation plans(34)— (59)— 25 — 
(6.8)(6.8)Purchase of treasury stock(1,109)— — — (1,109)— 
304.7 304.7 Balance at March 31, 2023$140 $$5,906 $12,975 $(18,099)$(647)
Net income630 — — 630 — — Net income726 — — 726 — — 
Other comprehensive loss(339)— — — — (339)Other comprehensive loss(69)— — — — (69)
Dividends ($0.30 per share)(97)— — (97)— — Dividends ($0.52 per share)(157)— — (157)— — 
0.1 0.1 Stock-based compensation plans47 — 47 — — — 0.1 Stock-based compensation plans48 — 46 — — 
(6.2)Purchase of treasury stock(950)— — — (950)— 
319.3 Balance at September 30, 2022$1,063 $$5,919 $11,795 $(15,666)$(990)
(5.2)(5.2)Purchase of treasury stock(912)— — — (912)— 
299.6 299.6 Balance at June 30, 2023$(224)$$5,952 $13,544 $(19,009)$(716)
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Common
Shares
Outstanding
Common
Shares
Outstanding
 TotalClass A Common StockAdditional Paid-in-CapitalRetained EarningsTreasury Stock, at CostAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossCommon
Shares
Outstanding
 TotalClass A Common StockAdditional Paid-in-CapitalRetained EarningsTreasury Stock, at CostAccumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
324.4 Balance at year-end 2020$430 $$5,851 $9,206 $(14,497)$(135)
326.3 326.3 Balance at year-end 2021$1,414 $$5,892 $10,305 $(14,446)$(342)
Net loss(11)— — (11)— — Net income377 — — 377 — — 
Other comprehensive loss(155)— — — — (155)Other comprehensive income14 — — — — 14 
1.2 Stock-based compensation plans(30)— (64)— 34 — 
1.0 1.0 Stock-based compensation plans(33)— (61)— 28 — 
325.6 Balance at March 31, 2021$234 $$5,787 $9,195 $(14,463)$(290)
327.3 327.3 Balance at March 31, 2022$1,772 $$5,831 $10,682 $(14,418)$(328)
Net income422 — — 422 — — Net income678 — — 678 — — 
Other comprehensive income96 — — — — 96 Other comprehensive loss(323)— — — — (323)
Stock-based compensation plans44 — 43 — — 
325.6 Balance at June 30, 2021$796 $$5,830 $9,618 $(14,463)$(194)
Net income220 — — 220 — — Dividends ($0.30 per share)(98)— — (98)— — 
Other comprehensive loss(138)— — — — (138)Stock-based compensation plans43 — 41 — — 
0.1 Stock-based compensation plans40 — 39 — — 
325.7 Balance at September 30, 2021$918 $$5,869 $9,838 $(14,462)$(332)
(1.9)(1.9)Purchase of treasury stock(300)— — — (300)— 
325.4 325.4 Balance at June 30, 2022$1,772 $$5,872 $11,262 $(14,716)$(651)
NOTE 10. CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS
Our current and noncurrent liability for guest loyalty program increased by $175$191 million, to $6,646$6,785 million at SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, from $6,471$6,594 million at December 31, 2021,2022, primarily reflecting an increase in points earned by members. This includes a $191$61 million reclassification from deferred revenue to the liability for guest loyalty program primarily due to points that were earned during the period by members using our U.S.-issued co-brandco-branded credit cards, which were prepaid by the financial institutions in 2020. The increase was partially offset by $2,025$1,572 million of revenue recognized in the 20222023 first three quarters,half, that was deferred as of December 31, 2021. The current portion of our liability for guest loyalty program increased compared to December 31, 2021, due to higher estimated redemptions in the short-term.2022.
CurrentOur current and noncurrent deferred revenue decreased by $162$48 million, to $1,365$1,283 million at SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, from $1,527$1,331 million at December 31, 2021,2022, primarily as a result of $256$148 million of revenue recognized in the 20222023 first three quartershalf that was deferred as of December 31, 2021,2022, as well as the reclassification from deferred revenue to the liability for guest loyalty program, which we discuss above. The decrease was partially offset by revenue deferred revenuein the 2023 first half related to our co-brandco-branded credit cards, gift cards, certain centralized programs and services fees, and franchise application and relicensing fees.
Our allowance for credit losses increaseddecreased to $195$187 million at SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 from $187$191 million at December 31, 2021, primarily reflecting our provision for credit losses, partially offset by write-offs of amounts deemed uncollectible. In the 2022 third quarter, we recorded a $6 million net reversal of our provision for credit losses. In the 2022 first three quarters, we recorded a $27 million provision for credit losses.2022.
NOTE 11. BUSINESS SEGMENTS
We discuss our operations in the following two operating segments, both of which meet the applicable accounting criteria for separate disclosure as a reportable business segment: (1) U.S. & Canada and (2) International.
We evaluate the performance of our operating segments using “segment profit/loss”profits,” which is based largely on the results of the segment without allocating corporate expenses, income taxes, indirect general, administrative, and other expenses, or merger-related costs, or most above-property restructuring charges.costs. We assign gains and losses, equity in earnings or losses, and direct general, administrative, and other expenses and other restructuring charges to each of our segments. “Unallocated corporate and other” includes a portion of our revenues (including license(such as fees we receive from our credit card programs and fees from vacation ownership licensing agreements), revenues and expenses for our Loyalty Program, general, administrative, and other expenses, restructuring, merger-related
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charges and other expenses, equity in earnings or losses, and other gains or losses that we do not allocate to our segments.
Our chief operating decision maker monitors assets for the consolidated Company but does not use assets by operating segment when assessing performance or making operating segment resource allocations.
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Segment Revenues
The following tables present our revenues disaggregated by segment and major revenue stream for the 2022 third quarter, 2021 third2023 second quarter, 2022 second quarter, 2023 first three quarters,half, and 20212022 first three quarters:half:
Three Months Ended September 30, 2022Three Months Ended September 30, 2021Three Months Ended June 30, 2023Three Months Ended June 30, 2022
($ in millions)U.S. & CanadaInternationalTotalU.S. & CanadaInternationalTotal
(in millions)(in millions)U.S. & CanadaInternationalTotalU.S. & CanadaInternationalTotal
Gross fee revenuesGross fee revenues$649 $241 $890 $478 $156 $634 Gross fee revenues$751 $314 $1,065 $683 $212 $895 
Contract investment amortizationContract investment amortization(16)(6)(22)(15)(6)(21)Contract investment amortization(17)(5)(22)(15)(4)(19)
Net fee revenuesNet fee revenues633 235 868 463 150 613 Net fee revenues734 309 1,043 668 208 876 
Owned, leased, and other revenueOwned, leased, and other revenue114 205 319 93 134 227 Owned, leased, and other revenue116 242 358 124 217 341 
Cost reimbursement revenueCost reimbursement revenue3,253 468 3,721 2,450 337 2,787 Cost reimbursement revenue3,652 573 4,225 3,325 450 3,775 
Total reportable segment revenueTotal reportable segment revenue$4,000 $908 $4,908 $3,006 $621 $3,627 Total reportable segment revenue$4,502 $1,124 $5,626 $4,117 $875 $4,992 
Unallocated corporate and otherUnallocated corporate and other405 319 Unallocated corporate and other449 346 
Total revenueTotal revenue$5,313 $3,946 Total revenue$6,075 $5,338 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021Six Months Ended June 30, 2023Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
($ in millions)U.S. & CanadaInternationalTotalU.S. & CanadaInternationalTotal
(in millions)(in millions)U.S. & CanadaInternationalTotalU.S. & CanadaInternationalTotal
Gross fee revenuesGross fee revenues$1,821 $630 $2,451 $1,101 $375 $1,476 Gross fee revenues$1,423 $605 $2,028 $1,172 $389 $1,561 
Contract investment amortizationContract investment amortization(45)(20)(65)(41)(15)(56)Contract investment amortization(33)(10)(43)(29)(14)(43)
Net fee revenuesNet fee revenues1,776 610 2,386 1,060 360 1,420 Net fee revenues1,390 595 1,985 1,143 375 1,518 
Owned, leased, and other revenueOwned, leased, and other revenue330 575 905 185 320 505 Owned, leased, and other revenue233 456 689 216 370 586 
Cost reimbursement revenueCost reimbursement revenue9,282 1,273 10,555 5,810 854 6,664 Cost reimbursement revenue7,157 1,081 8,238 6,029 805 6,834 
Total reportable segment revenueTotal reportable segment revenue$11,388 $2,458 $13,846 $7,055 $1,534 $8,589 Total reportable segment revenue$8,780 $2,132 $10,912 $7,388 $1,550 $8,938 
Unallocated corporate and otherUnallocated corporate and other1,004 822 Unallocated corporate and other778 599 
Total revenueTotal revenue$14,850 $9,411 Total revenue$11,690 $9,537 

Segment ProfitProfits
Three Months EndedNine Months EndedThree Months EndedSix Months Ended
($ in millions)September 30, 2022September 30, 2021September 30, 2022September 30, 2021
(in millions)(in millions)June 30, 2023June 30, 2022June 30, 2023June 30, 2022
U.S. & CanadaU.S. & Canada$652 $485 $1,833 $972 U.S. & Canada$756 $727 $1,413 $1,181 
InternationalInternational227 86 568 142 International295 210 547 341 
Unallocated corporate and otherUnallocated corporate and other83 (194)92 (181)Unallocated corporate and other54 30 100 
Interest expense, net of interest incomeInterest expense, net of interest income(93)(99)(270)(301)Interest expense, net of interest income(141)(89)(252)(177)
Provision for income taxesProvision for income taxes(239)(58)(538)(1)Provision for income taxes(238)(200)(325)(299)
Net incomeNet income$630 $220 $1,685 $631 Net income$726 $678 $1,483 $1,055 
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Cautionary Statement
All statements in this report are made as of the date this Form 10-Q is filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise these statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. We make forward-looking statements in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and elsewhere in this report based on the beliefs and assumptions of our management and on information available to us through the date this Form 10-Q is filed with the SEC. Forward-looking statements include information related to the future effects on our business of the coronavirus pandemic (“COVID-19”); Revenue per Available Room (“RevPAR”), average daily rate (“ADR”), occupancy and other future demand and recovery trends and expectations; our expectations
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regarding rooms growth; our expectations regarding our ability to meet our liquidity requirements; our capital expenditures and other investment spending expectations; our expectations regarding future dividends and share repurchases; our expectations regarding our acquisition of the City Express brand and the addition of the City Express hotels to our franchise system; and other statements that are preceded by, followed by, or include the words “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates,” “foresees,” or similar expressions; and similar statements concerning anticipated future events and expectations that are not historical facts.
We caution you that these statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to numerous evolving risks and uncertainties that we may not be able to accurately predict or assess, including the risks and
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uncertainties we describe in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 20212022 (“20212022 Form 10-K”), Part II, Item 1A of this report, and other factors we describe from time to time in our periodic filings with the SEC.
BUSINESS AND OVERVIEW
Overview
We are a worldwide operator, franchisor, and licensor of hotel, residential, timeshare, and timeshareother lodging properties under numerous31 brand names at different price and service points. Consistent withnames. Under our focus on management, franchising, and licensing,asset-light business model, we typically manage or franchise hotels, rather than own very few of our lodging properties. them. We discuss our operations in the following reportable business segments: (1) U.S. & Canada and (2) International.
We earnTerms of our management agreements vary, but our management fees generally consist of base management fees and under many agreements, incentive management fees. Base management fees from the properties that we manage,are typically calculated as a percentage of property-level revenue. Incentive management fees are typically calculated as a percentage of a hotel profitability measure, and, we earnin many cases (particularly in our U.S. & Canada, Europe, and Caribbean & Latin America regions), are subject to a specified owner return. Under our franchise agreements, franchise fees on the properties that others operate under franchise agreements with us. In most markets, base management and franchise feesare typically consist ofcalculated as a percentage of property-level revenue or certain property-level revenue in the case of franchise fees, while incentive management fees typically consist of a percentage of net house profit after a specified owner return. For our hotels in the Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific excluding China, and Greater China regions, incentive management fees typically consist of a percentage of gross operating profit without adjustment for a specified owner return. Net house profit is calculated as gross operating profit (also referred to as “house profit”) less non-controllable expenses such as property insurance, real estate taxes, and furniture, fixtures, and equipment (“FF&E”) reserves.portion thereof. Additionally, we earn franchise fees for the use of our intellectual property, includingsuch as fees from our co-brandco-branded credit card, timeshare, and residential programs.
Performance Measures
We believe RevPAR,Revenue per Available Room (“RevPAR”), which we calculate by dividing room sales for comparable properties by room nights available for the period, is a meaningful indicator of our performance because it measures the period-over-period change in room revenues for comparable properties. RevPAR may not be comparable to similarly titled measures, such as revenues, and should not be viewed as necessarily correlating with our fee revenue. We also believe occupancy and ADR,average daily rate (“ADR”), which are components of calculating RevPAR, are meaningful indicators of our performance. Occupancy, which we calculate by dividing occupied rooms by total rooms available, (including rooms in hotels temporarily closed due to issues related to COVID-19), measures the utilization of a property’s available capacity. ADR, which we calculate by dividing property room revenue by total rooms sold, measures average room price and is useful in assessing pricing levels. RevPAR, occupancy, and ADR statistics are on a systemwide basis for comparable properties, unless otherwise stated. Comparisons to prior periods are on a constant U.S. dollar basis. We calculate constant dollar statistics by applying exchange rates for the current period to the prior comparable period.
We define our comparable properties as our properties that were open and operating under one of our brands since the beginning of the last full calendar year (since January 1, 20212022 for the current period) and have not, in either the current or previous year: (1) undergone significant room or public space renovations or expansions, (2) been converted between company-operated and franchised, or (3) sustained substantial property damage or business interruption, withinterruption.
Business Trends
We saw strong global RevPAR improvement during the exception of properties closed or otherwise experiencing interruptions related to COVID-19, which we continue to classify as comparable. RevPAR, occupancy,2023 second quarter and ADR comparisons between 2022 and 2019, which we discuss under the “Impact of COVID-19” caption below, reflect properties that are defined as comparable as of September 30, 2022, June 30, 2022, or March 31, 2022 (as applicable), even if in 2019 they were not open and operating for the full year or did not meet all the other criteria listed above. Unless otherwise stated, all comparisons to pre-pandemic or 2019 are comparing2023 first half compared to the same time period each year.periods in 2022. For the 2023 second quarter, worldwide RevPAR increased 13.5 percent compared to the 2022 second quarter, reflecting ADR growth of 6.0 percent and occupancy improvement of 4.7 percentage points. For the 2023 first half, worldwide RevPAR increased 22.4 percent compared to the 2022 first half, reflecting ADR growth of 8.1 percent and occupancy improvement of 8.0 percentage points. The increases in RevPAR were driven by improvement in all customer segments, including robust leisure demand as well as strengthening group and business transient demand as compared to the same periods in 2022.
In the U.S. & Canada, RevPAR improved 6.0 percent in the 2023 second quarter compared to the 2022 second quarter, driven by ADR growth of 4.1 percent and occupancy improvement of 1.3 percentage points. While demand continued to be strong in the 2023 second quarter, year over year demand began to normalize. In the 2023 first half, U.S. & Canada RevPAR improved 14.3 percent compared to the 2022 first half due to strong demand and an improvement in ADR in many markets.
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Impact of COVID-19
While COVID-19 continues to negatively impact our business and industry, primarily in Greater China and Asia Pacific excluding China, we continued to see strong globalInternationally, RevPAR improvementimproved 39.1 percent in the 2022 third quarter. For the first time since the pandemic began, quarterly worldwide RevPAR exceeded 2019 levels, with growth of 1.8 percent compared to the 2019 third quarter, reflecting ADR growth of 10.2 percent compared to pre-pandemic levels and rising occupancy. In the 2022 third quarter, occupancy reached 69.2 percent, a decline of only 5.8 percentage points compared to the same period in 2019, which was an improvement from the 20222023 second quarter decline of 7.1 percentage points and 49.5 percent in the 20222023 first quarter decline of 13.7 percentage pointshalf compared to the same periods in 2019.2022. The global recovery continued across all customer segments, led by robust leisure demand and strengthening group demand. Business transient demand also continued to improve during the quarter, although it continues to lag behind 2019 levels.
improvement in RevPAR in the 2022 third quarter compared to the 2021 third quarter improved 28.5 percent in our U.S. & Canada segment, 66.1 percent in our International segment, and 36.3 percent worldwide. RevPAR in the 2022 first three quarters compared to the 2021 first three quarters increased 56.4 percent in our U.S. & Canada segment, 77.2 percent in our International segment, and 60.9 percent worldwide.
In the U.S. & Canada, RevPAR improved 3.5 percent in the 2022 third quarter compared to the same period in 2019, due to ADR growth of 10.4 percent, partially offset by a decline in occupancy of 4.7 percentage points. In the 2022 first three quarters, RevPAR declined 2.8 percent compared to the same period in 2019, due to a decline in occupancy of 6.9 percentage points, partially offset by ADR growth of 7.1 percent. The decline in occupancy as compared to 2019 improved sequentially in each of the 2022 first three quarters, reflecting stronger demand in many markets across the region.
Internationally, RevPAR declined 2.4 percent in the 2022 third quarter compared to the same period in 2019, due to a decline in occupancy of 7.9 percentage points, partially offset by ADR growth of 9.8 percent. In the 2022 first three quarters, RevPAR declined 16.3 percent compared to the same period in 2019, due to a decline in occupancy of 13.3 percentage points, partially offset by ADR growth of 3.8 percent. In the 2022 third quarter, RevPAR remained constrained in Greater China and Asia Pacific excluding China, but exceeded pre-pandemic 2019 levels in the Caribbean & Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa,was driven by strengthening demand and an increasemeaningful growth in cross-border travel.ADR in all regions, as compared to the same periods in 2022, which in various geographic markets were impacted by COVID-19 and government-imposed travel restrictions. The lifting of travel restrictions throughout Asia Pacific, particularly in Greater China, significantly boosted 2023 second quarter and 2023 first half demand in that region.
Our business is subject to the effects of changes in global and regional economic conditions and these conditions can change rapidly. We continue to take measures to mitigate the negative financialmonitor economic conditions, and operational impacts of COVID-19 for our hotel owners and our own business. At the property level, we continue to work with owners and franchisees by adjusting renovation requirements for certain properties. At the corporate level, we remain focused on managing our corporate general and administrative costs and are being disciplined with respect to our capital expenditures and other investment spending.
As lodging demand continues to recover from the lows seen in the early months of the pandemic, we have seen and continue to see industry-wide labor shortages causing challenges in hiring or re-hiring for certain positions, primarily in certain U.S. markets. In response, we have enhanced our recruitment and retention efforts and increased compensation where needed to maintain competitiveness. As a result of these efforts, we have made good progress staffing our hotels despite the challenging labor market.
The impact of COVID-19 on the Company remains fluid, as does our corporate and property-level response. We believe COVID-19 will continue to have a negative impact on our future results for a period of time that we are currently unable to predict. The overall operational and financial impact is highly dependent on the risk factors disclosed under the heading “Risks Relating to COVID-19” in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” of our 2021 Form 10-K and could be affected by other factorsalthough we are not currently able to predict.seeing signs of a slowdown in lodging demand in most markets, the lodging booking window is short and trends can change quickly.
Starwood Data Security Incident
On November 30, 2018, we announced a data security incident involving unauthorized access to the Starwood reservations database (the “Data Security Incident”). The We discontinued use of the Starwood reservations database is no longer used for busibusiness operations at the end of 2018ness operations..
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We are currently unable to reasonably estimate the range of total possible financial impact to the Company from the Data Security Incident in excess of the expenses already recorded. However, we do not believe this incident will impact our long-term financial health. Although our insurance program includes coverage designed to limit our exposure to losses such as those related to the Data Security Incident, that insurance may not be sufficient or available to cover all of our expenses or other losses (including monetary payments to regulators and/or litigants) related to the Data Security Incident. In addition, certain expenses by their nature (such as, for example, expenses related to enhancing our cybersecurity program) are not covered by our insurance program. We expect to incur significant expenses associated with the Data Security Incident in future periods in excess of the amounts already recorded, primarily related to legal proceedings and regulatory investigations (including possible additional monetary payments to regulators and/or litigants as well as costs associated with compliance with any settlements or resolutions of matters), increased expenses and capital investments for information technology and information security and data privacy, and increased expenses for compliance activities and to meet increased legal and regulatory requirements.. See Note 5 for additional information related to legal proceedings and governmental investigations related to the Data Security Incident.
System Growth and Pipeline
At the end of the 2022 third2023 second quarter, our system had 8,1628,590 properties (1,507,350(1,565,258 rooms), compared to 7,9898,288 properties (1,479,179(1,525,407 rooms) at year-end 20212022 and 7,8928,120 properties (1,463,692(1,500,744 rooms) at the end of the 2021 third2022 second quarter. The increase compared to year-end 2021 reflects2022 reflected gross additions of 249333 properties (42,787(44,112 rooms), including 149 properties (17,300 rooms) from the City Express acquisition, and deletions of 7631 properties (14,595(4,346 rooms). Approximately 25 percent of our 2022Our 2023 first three quartershalf gross room additions were conversionsincluded approximately 34,300 rooms located outside U.S. & Canada and approximately 5,600 rooms converted from competitor brands.
At the end of the 2022 third2023 second quarter, we had more than 502,000nearly 547,000 hotel rooms in our development pipeline, which includes approximately 204,800 hotel rooms under construction and roughly 33,30031,500 hotel rooms approved for development but not yet subject tounder signed contracts. More than 240,000 hotel rooms in the pipeline, including approximately 37,000 rooms from the exclusive, long-term strategic licensing agreement with MGM Resorts International that we announced in July 2023, were under construction as of the end of the second quarter. Over half of the rooms in our development pipeline are outside U.S. & Canada.
We currently expect full-year 2022 total gross rooms growth of approximately 4.5 percent and2023 net rooms growth of approximately 3.06.4 to 6.7 percent, which includes the impactincluding an anticipated 2.4 percent increase as a result of the Company’s decision to suspend its operations in Russia and does not include theexpected addition of rooms associated with the City Express brand acquisition discussed in Note 7. The decrease in our expectation for gross rooms growth in 2022, compared to our previous estimate, is primarily due to delayed openingssystem in Greater China where COVID-19 restrictions have resulted in extended construction timelines.
Properties and Rooms
At September 30, 2022, we operated, franchised, and licensed the following properties and rooms:
 ManagedFranchised/LicensedOwned/LeasedResidentialTotal
PropertiesRoomsPropertiesRoomsPropertiesRoomsPropertiesRoomsPropertiesRooms
U.S. & Canada633 215,948 5,093 732,399 26 6,483 66 6,935 5,818 961,765 
International1,326 338,913 844 170,834 38 9,209 44 3,928 2,252 522,884 
Timeshare— — 92 22,701 — — — — 92 22,701 
Total1,959 554,861 6,029 925,934 64 15,692 110 10,863 8,162 1,507,350 
2023 fourth quarter under our agreement with MGM Resorts International discussed above.
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Properties and Rooms
At June 30, 2023, we operated, franchised, and licensed the following properties and rooms:
 ManagedFranchised/LicensedOwned/LeasedResidentialTotal
PropertiesRoomsPropertiesRoomsPropertiesRoomsPropertiesRoomsPropertiesRooms
U.S. & Canada632 216,276 5,192 744,050 14 4,656 68 7,199 5,906 972,181 
International1,384 351,187 1,117 204,600 38 9,209 51 5,187 2,590 570,183 
Timeshare— — 93 22,745 — — — — 93 22,745 
Yacht— — 149 — — — — 149 
Total2,016 567,463 6,403 971,544 52 13,865 119 12,386 8,590 1,565,258 
Lodging Statistics
The following tables present RevPAR, occupancy, and ADR statistics for comparable properties. Systemwide statistics include data from our franchised properties, in addition to our company-operated properties.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 and Change vs. Three Months Ended September 30, 2021Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 and Change vs. Three Months Ended June 30, 2022
RevPAROccupancyAverage Daily RateRevPAROccupancyAverage Daily Rate
2022vs. 20212022vs. 20212022vs. 20212023vs. 20222023vs. 20222023vs. 2022
Comparable Company-Operated PropertiesComparable Company-Operated PropertiesComparable Company-Operated Properties
U.S. & CanadaU.S. & Canada$164.32 41.2 %69.4 %12.2 %pts.$236.69 16.4 %U.S. & Canada$183.42 5.2 %72.7 %1.2 %pts.$252.26 3.4 %
Greater ChinaGreater China$67.48 5.3 %59.3 %4.3 %pts.$113.87 (2.3)%Greater China$90.90 124.5 %69.5 %27.9 %pts.$130.86 34.3 %
Asia Pacific excluding ChinaAsia Pacific excluding China$88.15 169.8 %62.7 %29.5 %pts.$140.52 42.9 %Asia Pacific excluding China$109.48 45.1 %67.0 %9.7 %pts.$163.43 24.1 %
Caribbean & Latin AmericaCaribbean & Latin America$111.98 42.8 %59.1 %12.9 %pts.$189.46 11.8 %Caribbean & Latin America$160.93 10.1 %62.8 %2.1 %pts.$256.25 6.4 %
EuropeEurope$188.55 93.1 %73.3 %24.5 %pts.$257.08 28.6 %Europe$205.13 24.2 %75.0 %5.8 %pts.$273.43 14.5 %
Middle East & AfricaMiddle East & Africa$97.67 43.3 %61.6 %10.1 %pts.$158.65 19.9 %Middle East & Africa$116.06 20.0 %63.8 %4.2 %pts.$182.05 12.2 %
International - All (1)
International - All (1)
$102.53 61.7 %63.1 %16.1 %pts.$162.61 20.4 %
International - All (1)
$121.50 43.8 %68.2 %14.1 %pts.$178.06 14.0 %
Worldwide (2)
Worldwide (2)
$129.91 49.5 %65.9 %14.4 %pts.$197.20 16.9 %
Worldwide (2)
$148.66 19.9 %70.2 %8.5 %pts.$211.77 5.5 %
Comparable Systemwide PropertiesComparable Systemwide PropertiesComparable Systemwide Properties
U.S. & CanadaU.S. & Canada$128.94 28.5 %71.8 %7.9 %pts.$179.58 14.3 %U.S. & Canada$137.93 6.0 %73.6 %1.3 %pts.$187.44 4.1 %
Greater ChinaGreater China$64.78 8.2 %58.3 %5.4 %pts.$111.12 (1.8)%Greater China$84.99 125.2 %68.5 %28.5 %pts.$124.03 31.5 %
Asia Pacific excluding ChinaAsia Pacific excluding China$87.91 139.3 %62.7 %27.2 %pts.$140.15 35.4 %Asia Pacific excluding China$111.21 47.6 %67.3 %9.3 %pts.$165.20 27.1 %
Caribbean & Latin AmericaCaribbean & Latin America$96.11 45.0 %57.5 %12.6 %pts.$167.27 13.4 %Caribbean & Latin America$138.71 11.9 %63.3 %1.6 %pts.$218.98 9.0 %
EuropeEurope$156.10 90.3 %72.0 %25.0 %pts.$216.92 24.1 %Europe$161.98 24.5 %73.8 %6.9 %pts.$219.59 12.8 %
Middle East & AfricaMiddle East & Africa$94.78 49.7 %62.0 %10.8 %pts.$152.92 23.7 %Middle East & Africa$109.70 22.6 %63.0 %3.9 %pts.$174.24 15.0 %
International - All (1)
International - All (1)
$101.37 66.1 %63.3 %17.3 %pts.$160.11 20.7 %
International - All (1)
$119.21 39.1 %68.2 %12.4 %pts.$174.91 13.7 %
Worldwide (2)
Worldwide (2)
$120.60 36.3 %69.2 %10.8 %pts.$174.19 15.1 %
Worldwide (2)
$132.17 13.5 %71.9 %4.7 %pts.$183.79 6.0 %
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 and Change vs. Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 and Change vs. Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
RevPAROccupancyAverage Daily RateRevPAROccupancyAverage Daily Rate
2022vs. 20212022vs. 20212022vs. 20212023vs. 20222023vs. 20222023vs. 2022
Comparable Company-Operated PropertiesComparable Company-Operated PropertiesComparable Company-Operated Properties
U.S. & CanadaU.S. & Canada$157.56 86.2 %65.3 %21.3 %pts.$241.46 25.3 %U.S. & Canada$176.19 16.3 %69.4 %6.6 %pts.$253.92 5.3 %
Greater ChinaGreater China$54.38 (18.2)%47.9 %(7.7)%pts.$113.51 (5.0)%Greater China$87.42 100.1 %67.1 %25.9 %pts.$130.35 22.8 %
Asia Pacific excluding ChinaAsia Pacific excluding China$75.29 129.3 %55.5 %23.4 %pts.$135.72 32.4 %Asia Pacific excluding China$113.94 73.2 %67.5 %16.9 %pts.$168.81 29.9 %
Caribbean & Latin AmericaCaribbean & Latin America$121.10 84.1 %59.7 %20.6 %pts.$202.84 20.7 %Caribbean & Latin America$178.07 25.3 %64.6 %6.2 %pts.$275.87 13.1 %
EuropeEurope$146.25 187.8 %62.2 %33.7 %pts.$235.21 31.7 %Europe$166.09 37.4 %68.0 %12.3 %pts.$244.08 12.5 %
Middle East & AfricaMiddle East & Africa$110.94 66.7 %62.6 %16.0 %pts.$177.07 24.1 %Middle East & Africa$128.26 18.3 %66.9 %4.0 %pts.$191.80 11.3 %
International - All (1)
International - All (1)
$90.07 64.4 %55.7 %13.7 %pts.$161.76 24.0 %
International - All (1)
$118.74 51.9 %67.1 %16.5 %pts.$176.87 14.5 %
Worldwide (2)
Worldwide (2)
$120.00 76.4 %59.9 %17.1 %pts.$200.26 26.1 %
Worldwide (2)
$143.96 30.4 %68.1 %12.2 %pts.$211.32 7.2 %
Comparable Systemwide PropertiesComparable Systemwide PropertiesComparable Systemwide Properties
U.S. & CanadaU.S. & Canada$119.16 56.4 %67.5 %13.7 %pts.$176.60 24.6 %U.S. & Canada$128.91 14.3 %69.8 %4.7 %pts.$184.64 6.5 %
Greater ChinaGreater China$52.09 (16.6)%47.0 %(7.0)%pts.$110.95 (4.2)%Greater China$81.68 100.6 %66.0 %26.1 %pts.$123.72 21.3 %
Asia Pacific excluding ChinaAsia Pacific excluding China$75.03 116.9 %55.6 %22.6 %pts.$134.93 28.9 %Asia Pacific excluding China$113.64 73.5 %67.4 %16.2 %pts.$168.73 31.9 %
Caribbean & Latin AmericaCaribbean & Latin America$100.89 89.2 %56.9 %19.6 %pts.$177.18 24.2 %Caribbean & Latin America$152.12 26.0 %65.4 %6.6 %pts.$232.60 13.2 %
EuropeEurope$119.44 183.6 %59.8 %33.0 %pts.$199.71 27.2 %Europe$130.71 39.8 %65.6 %13.2 %pts.$199.11 11.7 %
Middle East & AfricaMiddle East & Africa$104.51 70.4 %62.2 %16.4 %pts.$168.02 25.5 %Middle East & Africa$119.67 20.7 %65.6 %4.0 %pts.$182.48 13.4 %
International - All (1)
International - All (1)
$87.29 77.2 %55.5 %16.5 %pts.$157.25 24.5 %
International - All (1)
$114.17 49.5 %66.1 %15.4 %pts.$172.71 14.6 %
Worldwide (2)
Worldwide (2)
$109.53 60.9 %63.9 %14.6 %pts.$171.52 24.2 %
Worldwide (2)
$124.38 22.4 %68.7 %8.0 %pts.$181.11 8.1 %
(1)Includes Greater China, Asia Pacific excluding China, Caribbean & Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa.
(2)Includes U.S. & Canada and International - All.
CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
Our consolidated results in the 2023 second quarter and 2023 first half improved significantly compared to the 2022 second quarter and 2022 first half due to the continued recovery in lodging demand from the impacts of COVID-19. The discussion below presents an additional analysis of our consolidated results of operations for the 2023 second quarter compared to the 2022 second quarter and for the 2023 first half compared to the 2022 first half.
Fee Revenues
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
(in millions)June 30, 2023June 30, 2022Change 2023 vs. 2022June 30, 2023June 30, 2022Change 2023 vs. 2022
Base management fees$318 $269 $49 18 %$611 $482 $129 27 %
Franchise fees739 669 70 10 %1,378 1,169 209 18 %
Incentive management fees193 135 58 43 %394 237 157 66 %
Gross fee revenues1,250 1,073 177 16 %2,383 1,888 495 26 %
Contract investment amortization(22)(19)(3)(16)%(43)(43)— — %
Net fee revenues$1,228 $1,054 $174 17 %$2,340 $1,845 $495 27 %
The increases in base management fees in the 2023 second quarter and 2023 first half primarily reflected higher RevPAR.
The increases in franchise fees in the 2023 second quarter and 2023 first half primarily reflected higher RevPAR, unit growth ($25 million and $43 million, respectively), and higher co-branded credit card fees ($7 million and $27 million, respectively).
The increases in incentive management fees in the 2023 second quarter and 2023 first half primarily reflected higher profits at many managed hotels.
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CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
Our results in the 2022 third quarter and 2022 first three quarters continued to be impacted by COVID-19. See the “Impact of COVID-19” section above for more information about the impact to our business during the 2022 third quarter and 2022 first three quarters, and the discussion below for additional analysis of our consolidated results of operations for the 2022 third quarter compared to the 2021 third quarter and for the 2022 first three quarters compared to the 2021 first three quarters.
Fee Revenues
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
($ in millions)September 30, 2022September 30, 2021Change
2022 vs. 2021
September 30, 2022September 30, 2021Change
2022 vs. 2021
Base management fees$275 $190 $85 45 %$757 $452 $305 67 %
Franchise fees678 533 145 27 %1,847 1,270 577 45 %
Incentive management fees106 53 53 100 %343 141 202 143 %
Gross fee revenues1,059 776 283 36 %2,947 1,863 1,084 58 %
Contract investment amortization(22)(21)(1)(5)%(65)(56)(9)(16)%
Net fee revenues$1,037 $755 $282 37 %$2,882 $1,807 $1,075 59 %
The increases in base management fees in the 2022 third quarter and 2022 first three quarters primarily reflected higher RevPAR due to the ongoing recovery in lodging demand from the impacts of COVID-19.
The increases in franchise fees in the 2022 third quarter and 2022 first three quarters primarily reflected higher RevPAR due to the ongoing recovery in lodging demand from the impacts of COVID-19, higher co-brand credit card fees ($25 million and $101 million, respectively), and unit growth ($29 million and $84 million, respectively).
The increases in incentive management fees in the 2022 third quarter and 2022 first three quarters primarily reflected higher profits at certain managed hotels due to the ongoing recovery in lodging demand from the impacts of COVID-19.
Owned, Leased, and Other
Three Months EndedNine Months EndedThree Months EndedSix Months Ended
($ in millions)September 30, 2022September 30, 2021Change
2022 vs. 2021
September 30, 2022September 30, 2021Change
2022 vs. 2021
(in millions)(in millions)June 30, 2023June 30, 2022Change 2023 vs. 2022June 30, 2023June 30, 2022Change 2023 vs. 2022
Owned, leased, and other revenueOwned, leased, and other revenue$345 $241 $104 43 %$971 $536 $435 81 %Owned, leased, and other revenue$390 $364 $26 %$746 $626 $120 19 %
Owned, leased, and other - direct expensesOwned, leased, and other - direct expenses301 204 97 48 %779 507 272 54 %Owned, leased, and other - direct expenses287 281 %568 478 90 19 %
Owned, leased, and other, netOwned, leased, and other, net$44 $37 $19 %$192 $29 $163 562 %Owned, leased, and other, net$103 $83 $20 24 %$178 $148 $30 20 %
Owned, leased, and other revenue, net of direct expenses, increased in the 2022 third2023 second quarter primarily due to stronger results at our owned and leased properties.
Owned, leased, and other revenue, net of direct expenses, increased in the 20222023 first three quartershalf primarily due to stronger results at our owned and leased properties, driven by the ongoing recovery in lodging demand from the impacts of COVID-19, partially offset by lower termination fees ($23$29 million and $39 million, respectively) and an estimated monetary payment related to a portfolio of 12subsidies received for certain of our leased hotels in the U.S. & Canada ($19 million and $31 million, respectively).2022 first half under German government COVID-19 assistance programs.
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Cost Reimbursements
Three Months EndedNine Months EndedThree Months EndedSix Months Ended
($ in millions)September 30, 2022September 30, 2021Change
2022 vs. 2021
September 30, 2022September 30, 2021Change
2022 vs. 2021
(in millions)(in millions)June 30, 2023June 30, 2022Change 2023 vs. 2022June 30, 2023June 30, 2022Change 2023 vs. 2022
Cost reimbursement revenueCost reimbursement revenue$3,931 $2,950 $981 33 %$10,997 $7,068 $3,929 56 %Cost reimbursement revenue$4,457 $3,920 $537 14 %$8,604 $7,066 $1,538 22 %
Reimbursed expensesReimbursed expenses3,786 2,917 869 30 %10,792 7,005 3,787 54 %Reimbursed expenses4,366 3,827 539 14 %8,502 7,006 1,496 21 %
Cost reimbursements, netCost reimbursements, net$145 $33 $112 339 %$205 $63 $142 225 %Cost reimbursements, net$91 $93 $(2)(2)%$102 $60 $42 70 %
Cost reimbursements, net (cost reimbursement revenue, net of reimbursed expenses) varies due to timing differences between the costs we incur for centralized programs and services and the related reimbursements we receive from hotel owners and franchisees. Over the long term, our centralized programs and services are not designed to impact our economics, either positively or negatively.
The decrease in cost reimbursements, net in the 2023 second quarter primarily reflected higher expenses related to our insurance program and lower revenues, net of expenses, for our centralized programs and services, partially offset by Loyalty Program activity, primarily due to higher program revenues.
The increase in cost reimbursements, net in the 2022 third quarter2023 first half primarily reflectsreflected Loyalty Program activity, primarily due to higher program revenues, and higher revenues, net of expenses, for our centralized programs and services, andpartially offset by higher Loyalty Program revenues, net of expenses.
The increase in cost reimbursements, net in the 2022 first three quarters primarily reflects higher revenues, net of expenses, for our centralized programs and services and lower expenses related to our insurance program, partially offset by Loyalty Program activity, primarily due to higher program expenses.program.
Other Operating Expenses
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
($ in millions)September 30, 2022September 30, 2021Change
2022 vs. 2021
September 30, 2022September 30, 2021Change
2022 vs. 2021
Depreciation, amortization, and other$50 $64 $(14)(22)%$147 $166 $(19)(11)%
General, administrative, and other216 212 %655 610 45 %
Restructuring, merger-related charges, and other(2)(50)%11 38 %
Depreciation, amortization, and other expenses decreased in the 2022 first three quarters, primarily due to lower impairment charges.
General, administrative, and other expenses increased in the 2022 first three quarters primarily due to higher compensation costs and higher administrative costs.
Non-Operating Income (Expense)
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
($ in millions)September 30, 2022September 30, 2021Change
2022 vs. 2021
September 30, 2022September 30, 2021Change
2022 vs. 2021
Gains and other income, net$$— $nm*$$$50 %
Loss on extinguishment of debt— (164)164 100 %— (164)164 100 %
Interest expense(100)(107)%(288)(323)35 11 %
Interest income(1)(13)%18 22 (4)(18)%
Equity in earnings (losses)(4)125 %18 (24)42 175 %
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
(in millions)June 30, 2023June 30, 2022Change 2023 vs. 2022June 30, 2023June 30, 2022Change 2023 vs. 2022
Depreciation, amortization, and other$48 $49 $(1)(2)%$92 $97 $(5)(5)%
General, administrative, and other240 231 %442 439 %
Merger-related charges and other38 — 38 nm*39 30 333 %
* Percentage change is not meaningful.
The loss on extinguishment of debtMerger-related charges and other expenses increased in the 2021 third2023 second quarter wasand the 2023 first half primarily due to the September 2021 tender offerData Security Incident discussed in which we purchased and retired $1 billion aggregate principal amount of our 5.750 percent Series EE Notes maturing May 1, 2025.
Interest expense decreased in the 2022 first three quarters, primarily due to lower average debt balances driven by Senior Notes maturities and repurchases.Note 5.
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Non-Operating Income (Expense)
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
(in millions)June 30, 2023June 30, 2022Change 2023 vs. 2022June 30, 2023June 30, 2022Change 2023 vs. 2022
Gains and other income, net$$$— — %$$$(1)(17)%
Interest expense(140)(95)(45)(47)%(266)(188)(78)(41)%
Interest income(1)(7)(117)%14 11 27 %
Equity in earnings15 (8)(53)%17 (9)(53)%
Interest expense increased in the 2023 second quarter and 2023 first half primarily due to higher debt balances driven by Senior Notes issuances, net of maturities ($19 million and $29 million, respectively) and higher average borrowings and interest rates related to our commercial paper and Credit Facility program ($17 million and $29 million, respectively).
Equity in earnings (losses) changeddecreased in the 20222023 second quarter and 2023 first three quartershalf primarily due to our share ofgains recorded in the gainsprior year on the salessale of properties held by equity method investees ($23 million)13 million and the ongoing recovery in lodging demand from the impacts of COVID-19.$21 million, respectively).
Income Taxes
Three Months EndedNine Months EndedThree Months EndedSix Months Ended
($ in millions)September 30, 2022September 30, 2021Change
2022 vs. 2021
September 30, 2022September 30, 2021Change
2022 vs. 2021
(in millions)(in millions)June 30, 2023June 30, 2022Change 2023 vs. 2022June 30, 2023June 30, 2022Change 2023 vs. 2022
Provision for income taxesProvision for income taxes$(239)$(58)$(181)(312)%$(538)$(1)$(537)nm*Provision for income taxes$(238)$(200)$(38)(19)%$(325)$(299)$(26)(9)%
* Percentage change is not meaningful.
Our tax provision changedProvision for income taxes increased by $38 million in the 2022 third quarter, compared to our tax provision in the 2021 third2023 second quarter primarily due to the increase in operating income ($10824 million), the prior year and a shift in earnings to jurisdictions with higher tax benefit from the loss on extinguishment of debtrates ($42 million), and the current year tax expense from the completion of prior years’ tax audits ($277 million).
Our tax provision changedProvision for income taxes increased by $26 million in the 20222023 first three quarters, compared to our tax provision in the 2021 first three quarters,half primarily due to the increase in operating income ($335110 million) and a shift in earnings to jurisdictions with higher tax rates ($15 million), partially offset by the priorcurrent year release of tax reserves ($103 million), which was mostly due to the favorable resolutioncompletion of Legacy-Starwood tax audits ($118 million), thea prior year tax benefit from the loss on extinguishment of debt ($42 million), and the current year tax expense from the completion of prior years’ tax audits ($27 million).audit.
BUSINESS SEGMENTS
Our segment results in the 2023 second quarter and 2023 first half improved significantly compared to the 2022 thirdsecond quarter and 2022 first three quartershalf due to the continued to be impacted byrecovery in lodging demand from the impacts of COVID-19. See the “Impact of COVID-19” section above for more information about the impact to our business during the 2022 third quarter and 2022 first three quarters and theThe following discussion below forpresents an additional analysis of the operating results of our reportable business segments.segments for the 2023 second quarter compared to the 2022 second quarter and for the 2023 first half compared to the 2022 first half.
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
(in millions)June 30, 2023June 30, 2022Change 2023 vs. 2022June 30, 2023June 30, 2022Change 2023 vs. 2022
U.S. & Canada
Segment revenues$4,502 $4,117 $385 %$8,780 $7,388 $1,392 19 %
Segment profit756 727 29 %1,413 1,181 232 20 %
International
Segment revenues1,124 875 249 28 %2,132 1,550 $582 38 %
Segment profit295 210 85 40 %547 341 206 60 %
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
($ in millions)September 30, 2022September 30, 2021Change
2022 vs. 2021
September 30, 2022September 30, 2021Change
2022 vs. 2021
U.S. & Canada
Segment revenues$4,000 $3,006 $994 33 %$11,388 $7,055 $4,333 61 %
Segment profit652 485 167 34 %1,833 972 861 89 %
International
Segment revenues908 621 287 46 %2,458 1,534 924 60 %
Segment profit227 86 141 164 %568 142 426 300 %
PropertiesRoomsPropertiesRooms
September 30, 2022September 30, 2021vs. September 30, 2021September 30, 2022September 30, 2021vs. September 30, 2021June 30, 2023June 30, 2022vs. June 30, 2022June 30, 2023June 30, 2022vs. June 30, 2022
U.S. & CanadaU.S. & Canada5,818 5,656 162 %961,765 938,103 23,662 %U.S. & Canada5,906 5,790 116 %972,181 958,025 14,156 %
InternationalInternational2,252 2,144 108 %522,884 502,888 19,996 %International2,590 2,238 352 16 %570,183 520,018 50,165 10 %
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U.S. & Canada
ThirdSecond Quarter
U.S. & Canada quarterly2023 second quarter segment profit increased primarily due to the following:to:
$17168 million of higher gross fee revenues, primarily reflecting higher comparable systemwide RevPAR driven by increases in both ADR and occupancy, and higher profits at certain managed hotels due to the ongoing recovery in lodging demand from the impacts of COVID-19, as well as unit growth; and
$17 million of higher cost reimbursement revenue, net of reimbursed expenses;
partially offset by:
$2740 million of lower owned, leased, and othercost reimbursement revenue, net of direct expenses, primarily reflecting lower termination fees and an estimated monetary payment related to a portfolio of 12 leased hotels in the U.S. & Canada ($19 million), partially offset by stronger results at owned and leased properties due to the ongoing recovery in lodging demand from the impacts of COVID-19.reimbursed expenses.
First Three QuartersHalf
U.S. & Canada 20222023 first three quartershalf segment profit increased primarily due to:
$720251 million of higher gross fee revenues, primarily reflectinghigher comparable systemwide RevPAR driven by increases in both ADR and occupancy, and higher profits at certain managed hotels, due to the ongoing recovery in lodging demand from the impacts of COVID-19, as well asand unit growth, partially offset by lower residential branding fees;
$103 million of higher cost reimbursement revenue, net of reimbursed expenses; and
$21 million of higher owned, leased, and other revenue, net of direct expenses, primarily reflecting stronger results at owned and leased properties due to the ongoing recovery in lodging demand from the impacts of COVID-19, partially offset by lower termination fees and an estimated monetary payment related to a portfolio of 12 leased hotels in the U.S. & Canada ($31 million).
International
Third Quarter
International quarterly segment profit increased primarily due to:
$85 million of higher gross fee revenues, due to higher comparable systemwide RevPAR driven by increases in both ADR and occupancy in all regions except Greater China and higher profits at certain managed hotels due to the ongoing recovery in lodging demand from the impacts of COVID-19, partially offset by net unfavorable foreign exchange rates;growth; and
$25 million of higher owned, leased, and other revenue, net of direct expenses, primarily reflecting stronger results at our owned and leased properties due to the ongoing recovery in lodging demand from the impactsproperties;
partially offset by:
$36 million of COVID-19.lower cost reimbursement revenue, net of reimbursed expenses.
First Three QuartersInternational
Second Quarter
International 2022 first three quarters2023 second quarter segment profit increased primarily due to:
$255102 million of higher gross fee revenues, primarily reflecting higher profits at certain managed hotels and higher comparable systemwide RevPAR driven by increases in both ADR and occupancy in all regions;
partially offset by:
$15 million of lower cost reimbursement revenue, net of reimbursed expenses.
First Half
International 2023 first half segment profit increased primarily due to:
$216 million of higher gross fee revenues, primarily reflecting higher comparable systemwide RevPAR driven by increases in both ADR and occupancy in all regions, except Greater China and higher profits at certain managed hotels, due to the ongoing recovery in lodging demand from the impacts of COVID-19, as well asand unit growth, partially offset by net unfavorable foreign exchange rates; and
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$12013 million of higherlower general, administrative, and other expenses, primarily reflecting a lower provision for credit losses;
partially offset by:
$20 million of lower cost reimbursement revenue, net of reimbursed expenses; and
$10 million of lower owned, leased, and other revenue, net of direct expenses, primarily reflecting subsidies received for certain of our leased hotels in the 2022 first half under German government COVID-19 assistance programs, partially offset by stronger results at our owned and leased properties due to the ongoing recovery in lodging demand from the impactsproperties.
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$38 million of higher cost reimbursement revenue, net of reimbursed expenses.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
See Note 3 for more information.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Our long-term financial objectives include diversifying ourmaintaining diversified financing sources, optimizing the mix and maturity of our long-term debt, and reducing our working capital. At the end of the 2022 third2023 second quarter, our long-term debt had a weighted average interest rate of 3.94.3 percent and a weighted average maturity of approximately 6.05.5 years. Including the effect of interest rate swaps, the ratio of our fixed-rate long-term debt to our total long-term debt was 0.90.8 to 1.0 at the end of the 2022 third2023 second quarter.
We remain focused on preserving our financial flexibility and managing our debt maturities. We also remain focused on managing our corporate general and administrative costs and our capital expenditures and other investment spending.
We monitor the status of the capital markets and regularly evaluate the effect that changes in capital market conditions may have on our ability to fund our liquidity needs. We currently believe the Credit Facility, our cash on hand, and our access to capital markets remain adequate to meet our liquidity requirements.
Sources of Liquidity
Our Credit Facility
OurWe are party to a $4.5 billion multicurrency revolving credit agreement (the “Credit Facility”). Available borrowings under the Credit Facility provides for up to $4.5 billion of aggregate borrowings for general corporate needs, including working capital, capital expenditures, letters of credit, acquisitions, and to support our commercial paper program if and when we resume issuing commercial paper.general corporate needs. Borrowings under the Credit Facility generally bear interest at LIBORSOFR (the London Interbank OfferedSecured Overnight Financing Rate) plus a spread based on our public debt rating. We also pay quarterly fees on the Credit Facility at a rate based on our public debt rating. We classify outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility and outstanding commercial paper borrowings (if any) as long-term based on our ability and intent to refinance the outstanding borrowings on a long-term basis. The Credit Facility expires on June 28, 2024. As of September 30, 2022, we had no outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility.December 14, 2027.
We entered into amendments to theThe Credit Facility in April 2020 and January 2021 (the “Credit Facility Amendments”). The debtcontains certain covenants, including a single financial covenant that limits our maximum leverage covenant(consisting of the ratio of Adjusted Total Debt to EBITDA, each as defined in the Credit Facility, which is tested each quarter and was waived pursuantFacility) to the Credit Facility Amendments through and including the fourth quarter of 2021, resumed beginning with the quarter that ended March 31, 2022. The Credit Facility Amendments adjusted the required leverage levels for this covenant starting at 5.50not more than 4.5 to 1.00 for the test period that ended on March 31, 2022 and gradually stepping down to 4.00 to 1.00 over the succeeding five fiscal quarters, as further described in the Credit Facility. The Credit Facility Amendments also amended certain other terms of the Credit Facility, including reducing the rate floor for the LIBOR Daily Floating Rate and the Eurocurrency Rate.1.0. Our outstanding public debt does not contain a corresponding financial covenant or a requirement that we maintain certain financial ratios.
We currently satisfy the covenants in our Credit Facility.
Commercial Paper
Due to changes to our credit ratings as a result ofFacility and public debt instruments, including the impact of COVID-19 on our business, we currently are not issuing commercial paper. As a result, we have had to rely more on borrowingsleverage covenant under the Credit Facility, and issuancedo not expect the covenants will restrict our ability to meet our anticipated borrowing and liquidity needs.
We monitor the status of senior notes.the capital markets and regularly evaluate the effect that changes in capital market conditions may have on our ability to fund our liquidity needs. We believe the Credit Facility, and our access to capital markets, together with cash we expect to generate from operations, remain adequate to meet our liquidity requirements.
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We issue commercial paper in the U.S. Because we do not have purchase commitments from buyers for our commercial paper, our ability to issue commercial paper is subject to market demand. We do not expect that fluctuations in the demand for commercial paper will affect our liquidity, given our borrowing capacity under the Credit Facility and access to capital markets.
Uses of Cash
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash totaled $1,068$579 million at SeptemberJune 30, 2022, a decrease2023, an increase of $353$54 million from year-end 2021,2022, primarily due to net cash provided by operating activities ($1,538 million), commercial paper borrowings ($736 million), and Senior Notes issuances, net of repayments ($493 million), partially offset by share repurchases ($1,235 million), Credit Facility repayments, net of borrowings ($1,0502,046 million), dividends paid ($195281 million), capital and technology expenditures ($192194 million), the City Express asset acquisition ($102 million), and financing outflows for employee stock-based compensation withholding taxes ($88 million), partially offset by net cash provided by operating activities ($1,922 million) and Senior Notes issuances, net of repayments ($41179 million).
Net cash provided by operating activities increased by $1,177$490 million in the 20222023 first three quartershalf compared to the 20212022 first three quarters,half, primarily due to higher net income (adjusted for non-cash itemsitems) and the prior year loss on extinguishment of debt).working capital changes driven by accounts receivable timing, partially offset by higher cash paid for income taxes. Cash inflow from our Loyalty Program in 2020 included $920 million of cash received from the prepayment of certain future revenues under the 2020 amendments to our existing U.S.-issued co-brandco-branded credit card agreements, which reduced in both the 20212023
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first half and 2022 first three quarters,half, and will in the future reduce, the amount of cash we receive from these card issuers. We expect such reductions to end by year-end 2023.
Our ratio of current assets to current liabilities was 0.5 to 1.0 at the end of the 2022 third2023 second quarter. We have significant borrowing capacity under our Credit Facility should we need additional working capital.
Capital Expenditures and Other Investments
We made capital and technology expenditures of $192$194 million in the 2023 first half and $119 million in the 2022 first three quarters and $114 million in the 2021 first three quarters.half. We expect capital expenditures and other investments will total approximately $500$900 million to $1 billion for the 20222023 full year, including capital and technology expenditures, the completed City Express acquisition, loan advances, contract acquisition costs, loan advances, and other investing activities (including approximately $200 million for maintenance capital spending). This estimate also includes higher than typical spending andon our new headquarters). If the City Express brand acquisition discussed in Note 7 closes in 2022, we will have an additional $100 million of investment spending.worldwide technology systems, which is overwhelmingly expected to be reimbursed over time.
Share Repurchases and Dividends
We purchased 6.2repurchased 5.2 million shares of our common stock for $903 million in the 2022 third quarter for $950 million.2023 second quarter. Year-to-date through October 31, 2022,July 28, 2023, we repurchased 11.113.6 million shares for $1,700 million.$2.3 billion. For additional information, see “Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities” in Part II, Item 2.
Our Board of Directors declared the following quarterly cash dividends in 2022:2023 to date: (1) $0.30$0.40 per share declared on February 10, 2023 and paid on March 31, 2023 to stockholders of record on February 24, 2023; and (2) $0.52 per share declared on May 2, 202212, 2023 and paid on June 30, 20222023 to stockholders of record on May 16, 2022; and (2) $0.30 per share declared on August 4, 2022 and paid on September 30, 2022 to stockholders of record on August 18, 2022.26, 2023.
We expect to continue to return cash to stockholders through a combination of share repurchases and dividends in the remainder of 2022.cash dividends.
Material Cash Requirements
As of the end of the 2022 third2023 second quarter, there have been no material changes to our cash requirements as disclosed in our 20212022 Form 10-K. See Part II, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” of our 20212022 Form 10-K for more information about our cash requirements. Also, see Note 6 for information on our long-term debt.
At SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, projected Deemed Repatriation Transition Tax payments under the U.S. tax legislation enacted on December 22, 2017, commonly referred to as the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, totaled $336$245 million, of which $89$111 million is payable within the next 12 months from SeptemberJune 30, 2022.2023.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
Our preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts and related disclosures. We have discussed those policies and estimates that we believe are critical and require the use of complex judgment in their application in our 20212022 Form 10-K. We
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have made no material changes to our critical accounting policies or the methodologies or assumptions that we apply under them.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Our exposure to market risk has not materially changed since December 31, 2021.2022. See Part II, Item 7A, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” in our 20212022 Form 10-K for more information on our exposure to market risk.
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Management necessarily applied its judgment in assessing the costs and benefits of those controls and procedures, which by their nature, can provide only reasonable assurance about management’s control objectives. You should note that the design of any system of controls is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and we cannot assure you that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions, regardless of how remote. Based upon this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective and operating to provide reasonable assurance that we record, process, summarize, and report the information we are required to disclose in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC, and to provide reasonable assurance that we accumulate and communicate such information to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions about required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
We made no changes in internal control over financial reporting during the 2022 third2023 second quarter that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
See the information under the “Litigation, Claims, and Government Investigations” caption in Note 5, which we incorporate here by reference. Within this section, we use a threshold of $1 million in disclosing material environmental proceedings involving a governmental authority.
As previously disclosed in our 2021 Form 10-K, several counties and cities in California asserted that the Ritz-Carlton hotels in California failed to comply with certain state statutes regulating hazardous and other waste handling and disposal. In July 2022, we executed final settlement documents to fully settle the matter, and in August the settlement was approved by the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Riverside. The settlement involves payments by the Company below the above-referenced $1 million disclosure threshold.authority, if any.
From time to time, we are also subject to other legal proceedings and claims in the ordinary course of business, including adjustments proposed during governmental examinations of the various tax returns we file. While management presently believes that the ultimate outcome of these other proceedings, individually and in aggregate, will not materially harm our financial position, cash flows, or overall trends in results of operations, legal proceedings are inherently uncertain, and unfavorable rulings could, individually or in aggregate, have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or operating results.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
We are subject to various risks that make an investment in our securities risky. You should carefully consider the risk factors disclosed in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” of our 20212022 Form 10-K. There are no material changes to the risk factors discussed in our 20212022 Form 10-K.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
(a)Unregistered Sale of Securities
None.
(b)Use of Proceeds
None.
(c)Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
(in millions, except per share amounts)
PeriodTotal Number
of Shares
Purchased
Average Price
per Share
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (1)
Maximum Number of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (1)
July 1, 2022 - July 31, 20221.0 $144.77 1.0 14.5 
August 1, 2022 - August 31, 20222.5 $158.22 2.5 12.0 
September 1, 2022 - September 30, 20222.7 $153.48 2.7 9.3 
(in millions, except per share amounts)
PeriodTotal Number
of Shares
Purchased
Average Price
per Share
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (1)
Maximum Number of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (1)
April 1, 2023 - April 30, 20231.5 $167.80 1.5 17.3 
May 1, 2023 - May 31, 20231.5 $172.15 1.5 15.8 
June 1, 2023 - June 30, 20232.2 $176.93 2.2 13.6 
(1)On February 28, 2019,November 10, 2022, we announced that our Board of Directors increased our common stock repurchase authorization by 25 million shares. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2022, 9.32023, 13.6 million shares remained available for repurchase under Board approved authorizations. We may repurchase shares in the open market andor in privately negotiated transactions, and we account for these shares as treasury stock.
Item 5.Other Information
During the 2023 second quarter, no director or Section 16 officer adopted or terminated any Rule 10b5-1 plans or non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangements.
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Item 6. Exhibits
We have not filed as exhibits certain instruments defining the rights of holders of the long-term debt of Marriott pursuant to Item 601(b)(4)(iii) of Regulation S-K promulgated under the Exchange Act, because the amount of debt authorized and outstanding under each such instrument does not exceed 10 percent of the total assets of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries. The Company agrees to furnish a copy of any such instrument to the Commission upon request.
Exhibit No.DescriptionIncorporation by Reference (where a report is indicated below, that document has been previously filed with the SEC and the applicable exhibit is incorporated by reference thereto)
3.1Restated Certificate of Incorporation.
3.2Amended and Restated Bylaws.
*10.12023 Marriott International, Inc. Stock and Cash Incentive Plan.
*10.2Form of Non-Employee Director Deferred Share Award Agreement for the 2023 Marriott International, Inc. Stock and Cash Incentive Plan (June 2023).
*10.3Form of Non-Employee Director Deferred Fee Award Agreement for the 2023 Marriott International, Inc. Stock and Cash Incentive Plan (June 2023).
*10.4Form of Non-Employee Director Stock Appreciation Right Agreement for the 2023 Marriott International, Inc. Stock and Cash Incentive Plan (June 2023).
31.1Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a).
31.2Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a).
32Section 1350 Certifications.
101The following financial statements from Marriott International, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, formatted in Inline XBRL: (i) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income; (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income; (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets; and (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.Submitted electronically with this report.
101.INSXBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the interactive data file because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.Submitted electronically with this report.
101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.Submitted electronically with this report.
101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document.Submitted electronically with this report.
101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.Submitted electronically with this report.
101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document.Submitted electronically with this report.
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document.Submitted electronically with this report.
104The cover page from Marriott International, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, formatted in Inline XBRL (included as Exhibit 101).Submitted electronically with this report.
*     Denotes management contract or compensatory plan.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC.
November 3, 2022August 1, 2023
/s/ Felitia O. Lee
Felitia O. Lee
Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
(Duly Authorized Officer)

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