ptg also offers a full range of used trucks available for sale as well as service and parts departments , providing a full range of maintenance and repair services . 34 this business represented 4.9 % of our total revenues and 5.1 % of our total gross profit in 2017. commercial vehicle distribution . we are the exclusive importer and distributor of western star heavy-duty trucks ( a daimler brand ) , man heavy and medium-duty trucks and buses ( a vw group brand ) , and dennis eagle refuse collection vehicles , together with associated parts , across australia , new zealand and portions of the pacific . this business , known as penske commercial vehicles australia ( “ pcv australia ” ) , distributes commercial vehicles and parts to a network of more than 70 dealership locations , including eight company-owned retail commercial vehicle dealerships . we are also a leading distributor of diesel and gas engines and power systems , principally representing mtu , detroit diesel , mercedes-benz industrial , allison transmission and mtu onsite energy . this business , known as penske power systems ( “ pps ” ) , offers products across the on- and off-highway markets in australia , new zealand and portions of the pacific and supports full parts and aftersales service through a network of branches , field locations and dealers across the region . the on-highway portion of this business complements our pcv australia distribution business , including integrated operations at retail locations selling pcv brands . these businesses represented 2.4 % of our total revenues and 4.1 % of our total gross profit in 2017. penske truck leasing . we currently hold a 28.9 % ownership interest in penske truck leasing co. , l.p. ( “ ptl ” ) , a leading provider of transportation services and supply chain management . ptl is capable of meeting customers ' needs across the supply chain with a broad product offering that includes full-service truck leasing , truck rental and contract maintenance , along with logistic services such as dedicated contract carriage , distribution center management , transportation management and lead logistics provider . on july 27 , 2016 , we acquired an additional 14.4 % ownership interest in ptl from subsidiaries of ge capital global holdings , llc ( collectively , “ ge capital ” ) for approximately $ 498.5 million in cash to bring our ownership interest to 23.4 % . prior to this acquisition , we held a 9.0 % ownership interest in ptl . on september 7 , 2017 , we acquired an additional 5.5 % ownership interest from ge capital for approximately $ 239.1 million in cash . at the same time , affiliates of mitsui & co. , ltd. ( “ mitsui ” ) , our second largest shareholder , acquired an additional 10.0 % ownership interest in ptl at the same valuation . ptl is currently owned 41.1 % by penske corporation , 28.9 % by us , and 30.0 % by mitsui . ge capital no longer owns any ownership interests in ptl . we account for our investment in ptl under the equity method , and we therefore record our share of ptl 's earnings on our statements of income under the caption “ equity in earnings of affiliates , ” which also includes the results of our other equity method investments . outlook please see the discussion provided under “ outlook ” in part i , item 1 for a discussion of our outlook in our markets . operating overview automotive and commercial truck dealerships represent the majority of our results of operations . new and used vehicle revenues include sales to retail customers and to leasing companies providing consumer leasing . we generate finance and insurance revenues from sales of third-party extended service contracts , sales of third-party insurance policies , commissions relating to the sale of finance and lease contracts to third parties , and the sales of certain other products . service and parts revenues include fees paid by customers for repair , maintenance and collision services , and the sale of replacement parts and other aftermarket accessories , as well as warranty repairs that are reimbursed directly by various oems . our gross profit tends to vary with the mix of revenues we derive from the sale of new vehicles , used vehicles , finance and insurance products , and service and parts transactions . our gross profit varies across product lines , with vehicle sales usually resulting in lower gross profit margins and our other revenues resulting in higher gross profit margins . factors such as inventory and vehicle availability , customer demand , consumer confidence , unemployment , general economic conditions , seasonality , weather , credit availability , fuel prices and manufacturers ' advertising and incentives also impact the mix of our revenues , and therefore influence our gross profit margin . 35 the results of our commercial vehicle distribution business in australia and new zealand are principally driven by the number and types of products and vehicles ordered by our customers . aggregate revenue and gross profit increased $ 1,268.4 million , or 6.3 % , and $ 255.9 million , or 8.6 % , respectively , during 2017 compared to 2016. the increases are largely attributable to increases in used vehicle , finance and insurance , and service and parts revenue and gross profit from net dealership acquisitions . as exchange rates fluctuate , our revenue and results of operations as reported in u.s. dollars fluctuate . for example , if the british pound were to weaken against the u.s. dollar , our u.k. results of operations would translate into less u.s. dollar reported results . the british pound weakened against the u.s. dollar during 2017 compared to 2016 , which negatively impacted our reported results of operations . story_separator_special_tag as an example , if a dealership were acquired on january 15 , 2015 , the results of the acquired entity would be included in annual same-store comparisons beginning with the year ended december 31 , 2017 and in quarterly same-store comparisons beginning with the quarter ended june 30 , 2016 . 39 retail automotive dealership new vehicle data ( in millions , except unit and per unit amounts ) replace_table_token_6_th units retail unit sales of new vehicles decreased from 2016 to 2017 due to a 10,222 unit , or 4.2 % , decrease in same-store new retail unit sales , offset by a 9,301 unit increase from net dealership acquisitions . new units decreased 1.7 % in the u.s. and increased 1.8 % internationally . same-store units decreased 3.3 % in the u.s. , primarily due to a decrease in premium and domestic brand sales . same-store units decreased 5.8 % internationally , primarily due to a decline in unit sales in germany that offset the strength of unit sales in the u.k. while new vehicle unit sales declined in 2017 , our premium brand sales , particularly in the u.k. , are being positively impacted by low levels of unemployment , strong credit availability , and vehicle innovation through the introduction of new models and evolving technology . the increase from 2015 to 2016 is due to a 13,908 unit increase from net dealership acquisitions , coupled with a 2,263 unit , or 1.0 % , increase in same-store new retail unit sales during the year . new units decreased 0.5 % in the u.s. and increased 21.4 % internationally . new units increased internationally primarily due to inclusion of our german automotive dealership joint venture which we began consolidating during the third quarter of 2015 , as well as due to the strong performance of our u.k. business , which experienced a 7.4 % increase in same-store new unit sales . the same-store unit decrease in the u.s. was driven primarily by an increased focus on improvements to gross profit , which negatively impacted unit sales . overall , same-store units increased 7.4 % internationally and decreased 2.1 % in the u.s. revenues new vehicle retail sales revenue increased from 2016 to 2017 due to a $ 423.8 million increase from net dealership acquisitions , offset by a $ 292.4 million , or 3.2 % , decrease in same-store revenues . excluding $ 158.8 million of negative foreign currency fluctuations , same-store new retail revenue decreased 1.4 % . the same-store revenue decrease is due to a decrease in same-store new retail unit sales , which decreased revenue by $ 392.2 million , offset by the $ 431 per unit increase in comparative average selling prices per unit ( offset by a $ 686 per unit decrease attributable to negative foreign currency fluctuations ) , which increased revenue by $ 99.8 million . 40 the increase from 2015 to 2016 is due to a $ 462.4 million increase from net dealership acquisitions , offset by a $ 124.2 million , or 1.4 % , decrease in same-store revenues . excluding $ 364.0 million of negative foreign currency fluctuations , same-store new retail revenue increased 2.6 % . the same-store revenue decrease is due to the $ 935 per unit decrease in comparative average selling prices per unit ( including a $ 1,586 per unit decrease attributable to negative foreign currency fluctuations ) , which decreased revenue by $ 212.4 million , offset by an increase in same-store new retail unit sales , which increased revenue by $ 88.2 million . gross profit retail gross profit from new vehicle sales increased from 2016 to 2017 due to a $ 37.2 million increase from net dealership acquisitions , offset by a $ 24.8 million , or 3.5 % , decrease in same-store gross profit during the year . excluding $ 12.3 million of negative foreign currency fluctuations , same-store gross profit decreased 1.8 % . the decrease in same-store gross profit is due to a decrease in same-store new retail unit sales , which decreased gross profit by $ 30.1 million , offset by a $ 23 per unit increase in the average gross profit per new vehicle retailed ( offset by a $ 53 per unit decrease attributable to negative foreign currency fluctuations ) , which increased gross profit by $ 5.3 million . the increase from 2015 to 2016 is due to a $ 49.9 million increase from net dealership acquisitions , offset by a $ 23.0 million , or 3.4 % , decrease in same-store gross profit during the year . excluding $ 30.3 million of negative foreign currency fluctuations , same-store gross profit increased 1.1 % . the decrease in same-store gross profit is due to a $ 130 per unit decrease in the average gross profit per new vehicle retailed ( including a $ 132 per unit decrease attributable to negative foreign currency fluctuations ) , which decreased gross profit by $ 29.5 million , offset by the increase in same-store new retail unit sales , which increased gross profit by $ 6.5 million . retail automotive dealership used vehicle data ( in millions , except unit and per unit amounts ) replace_table_token_7_th units retail unit sales of used vehicles increased from 2016 to 2017 due to a 46,546 unit increase from net dealership acquisitions , offset by a 1,180 unit , or 0.6 % , decrease in same-store retail unit sales . used units increased 38.9 % internationally and increased 9.9 % in the u.s. these increases are primarily due to our 2017 acquisitions of the stand-alone used vehicle dealerships in the u.s. and the u.k. , carsense and carshop , respectively . same-store used units increased 1.7 % internationally and decreased 2.1 % in the u.s. 41 overall , we believe our used vehicle sales are being positively impacted by our 2017 acquisitions of our stand-alone used vehicle dealerships and strength in

cash flows from continuing operating activities cash provided by continuing operating activities was $ 623.0 million , $ 371.3 million , and $ 397.8 million during 2017 , 2016 , and 2015 , respectively . cash flows from continuing operating activities includes net income , as adjusted for non-cash items and the effects of changes in working capital . we finance substantially all of the commercial vehicles we purchase for distribution , new vehicles for retail sale , and a portion of our used vehicle inventories for retail sale , under floor plan and other revolving arrangements with various lenders , including the captive finance companies associated with automotive manufacturers . we retain the right to select which , if any , financing source to utilize in connection with the procurement of vehicle inventories . many vehicle manufacturers provide vehicle financing for the dealers representing their brands ; however , it is not a requirement that we utilize this financing . historically , our floor plan finance source has been based on aggregate pricing considerations . in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles relating to the statement of cash flows , we report all cash flows arising in connection with floor plan notes payable with the manufacturer of a particular new vehicle as an operating activity in our statement of cash flows , and all cash flows arising in connection with floor plan notes payable to a party other than the manufacturer of a particular new vehicle , all floor plan notes payable relating to pre-owned vehicles , and all floor plan notes payable related to our commercial vehicles in australia and new zealand , as a financing activity in our statement of cash flows . currently , the majority of our non-trade vehicle financing is with other manufacturer captive lenders .


 Write a concise suspicious activity report of the following text delimited by triple backquotes. Return your response as a formal report which covers the key points highlighting the location,dates,entity names and account holder information in chronological order of the text.
     ```cash flows from continuing operating activities cash provided by continuing operating activities was $ 623.0 million , $ 371.3 million , and $ 397.8 million during 2017 , 2016 , and 2015 , respectively . cash flows from continuing operating activities includes net income , as adjusted for non-cash items and the effects of changes in working capital . we finance substantially all of the commercial vehicles we purchase for distribution , new vehicles for retail sale , and a portion of our used vehicle inventories for retail sale , under floor plan and other revolving arrangements with various lenders , including the captive finance companies associated with automotive manufacturers . we retain the right to select which , if any , financing source to utilize in connection with the procurement of vehicle inventories . many vehicle manufacturers provide vehicle financing for the dealers representing their brands ; however , it is not a requirement that we utilize this financing . historically , our floor plan finance source has been based on aggregate pricing considerations . in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles relating to the statement of cash flows , we report all cash flows arising in connection with floor plan notes payable with the manufacturer of a particular new vehicle as an operating activity in our statement of cash flows , and all cash flows arising in connection with floor plan notes payable to a party other than the manufacturer of a particular new vehicle , all floor plan notes payable relating to pre-owned vehicles , and all floor plan notes payable related to our commercial vehicles in australia and new zealand , as a financing activity in our statement of cash flows . currently , the majority of our non-trade vehicle financing is with other manufacturer captive lenders .
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 Suspicious Activity Report : ptg also offers a full range of used trucks available for sale as well as service and parts departments , providing a full range of maintenance and repair services . 34 this business represented 4.9 % of our total revenues and 5.1 % of our total gross profit in 2017. commercial vehicle distribution . we are the exclusive importer and distributor of western star heavy-duty trucks ( a daimler brand ) , man heavy and medium-duty trucks and buses ( a vw group brand ) , and dennis eagle refuse collection vehicles , together with associated parts , across australia , new zealand and portions of the pacific . this business , known as penske commercial vehicles australia ( “ pcv australia ” ) , distributes commercial vehicles and parts to a network of more than 70 dealership locations , including eight company-owned retail commercial vehicle dealerships . we are also a leading distributor of diesel and gas engines and power systems , principally representing mtu , detroit diesel , mercedes-benz industrial , allison transmission and mtu onsite energy . this business , known as penske power systems ( “ pps ” ) , offers products across the on- and off-highway markets in australia , new zealand and portions of the pacific and supports full parts and aftersales service through a network of branches , field locations and dealers across the region . the on-highway portion of this business complements our pcv australia distribution business , including integrated operations at retail locations selling pcv brands . these businesses represented 2.4 % of our total revenues and 4.1 % of our total gross profit in 2017. penske truck leasing . we currently hold a 28.9 % ownership interest in penske truck leasing co. , l.p. ( “ ptl ” ) , a leading provider of transportation services and supply chain management . ptl is capable of meeting customers ' needs across the supply chain with a broad product offering that includes full-service truck leasing , truck rental and contract maintenance , along with logistic services such as dedicated contract carriage , distribution center management , transportation management and lead logistics provider . on july 27 , 2016 , we acquired an additional 14.4 % ownership interest in ptl from subsidiaries of ge capital global holdings , llc ( collectively , “ ge capital ” ) for approximately $ 498.5 million in cash to bring our ownership interest to 23.4 % . prior to this acquisition , we held a 9.0 % ownership interest in ptl . on september 7 , 2017 , we acquired an additional 5.5 % ownership interest from ge capital for approximately $ 239.1 million in cash . at the same time , affiliates of mitsui & co. , ltd. ( “ mitsui ” ) , our second largest shareholder , acquired an additional 10.0 % ownership interest in ptl at the same valuation . ptl is currently owned 41.1 % by penske corporation , 28.9 % by us , and 30.0 % by mitsui . ge capital no longer owns any ownership interests in ptl . we account for our investment in ptl under the equity method , and we therefore record our share of ptl 's earnings on our statements of income under the caption “ equity in earnings of affiliates , ” which also includes the results of our other equity method investments . outlook please see the discussion provided under “ outlook ” in part i , item 1 for a discussion of our outlook in our markets . operating overview automotive and commercial truck dealerships represent the majority of our results of operations . new and used vehicle revenues include sales to retail customers and to leasing companies providing consumer leasing . we generate finance and insurance revenues from sales of third-party extended service contracts , sales of third-party insurance policies , commissions relating to the sale of finance and lease contracts to third parties , and the sales of certain other products . service and parts revenues include fees paid by customers for repair , maintenance and collision services , and the sale of replacement parts and other aftermarket accessories , as well as warranty repairs that are reimbursed directly by various oems . our gross profit tends to vary with the mix of revenues we derive from the sale of new vehicles , used vehicles , finance and insurance products , and service and parts transactions . our gross profit varies across product lines , with vehicle sales usually resulting in lower gross profit margins and our other revenues resulting in higher gross profit margins . factors such as inventory and vehicle availability , customer demand , consumer confidence , unemployment , general economic conditions , seasonality , weather , credit availability , fuel prices and manufacturers ' advertising and incentives also impact the mix of our revenues , and therefore influence our gross profit margin . 35 the results of our commercial vehicle distribution business in australia and new zealand are principally driven by the number and types of products and vehicles ordered by our customers . aggregate revenue and gross profit increased $ 1,268.4 million , or 6.3 % , and $ 255.9 million , or 8.6 % , respectively , during 2017 compared to 2016. the increases are largely attributable to increases in used vehicle , finance and insurance , and service and parts revenue and gross profit from net dealership acquisitions . as exchange rates fluctuate , our revenue and results of operations as reported in u.s. dollars fluctuate . for example , if the british pound were to weaken against the u.s. dollar , our u.k. results of operations would translate into less u.s. dollar reported results . the british pound weakened against the u.s. dollar during 2017 compared to 2016 , which negatively impacted our reported results of operations . story_separator_special_tag as an example , if a dealership were acquired on january 15 , 2015 , the results of the acquired entity would be included in annual same-store comparisons beginning with the year ended december 31 , 2017 and in quarterly same-store comparisons beginning with the quarter ended june 30 , 2016 . 39 retail automotive dealership new vehicle data ( in millions , except unit and per unit amounts ) replace_table_token_6_th units retail unit sales of new vehicles decreased from 2016 to 2017 due to a 10,222 unit , or 4.2 % , decrease in same-store new retail unit sales , offset by a 9,301 unit increase from net dealership acquisitions . new units decreased 1.7 % in the u.s. and increased 1.8 % internationally . same-store units decreased 3.3 % in the u.s. , primarily due to a decrease in premium and domestic brand sales . same-store units decreased 5.8 % internationally , primarily due to a decline in unit sales in germany that offset the strength of unit sales in the u.k. while new vehicle unit sales declined in 2017 , our premium brand sales , particularly in the u.k. , are being positively impacted by low levels of unemployment , strong credit availability , and vehicle innovation through the introduction of new models and evolving technology . the increase from 2015 to 2016 is due to a 13,908 unit increase from net dealership acquisitions , coupled with a 2,263 unit , or 1.0 % , increase in same-store new retail unit sales during the year . new units decreased 0.5 % in the u.s. and increased 21.4 % internationally . new units increased internationally primarily due to inclusion of our german automotive dealership joint venture which we began consolidating during the third quarter of 2015 , as well as due to the strong performance of our u.k. business , which experienced a 7.4 % increase in same-store new unit sales . the same-store unit decrease in the u.s. was driven primarily by an increased focus on improvements to gross profit , which negatively impacted unit sales . overall , same-store units increased 7.4 % internationally and decreased 2.1 % in the u.s. revenues new vehicle retail sales revenue increased from 2016 to 2017 due to a $ 423.8 million increase from net dealership acquisitions , offset by a $ 292.4 million , or 3.2 % , decrease in same-store revenues . excluding $ 158.8 million of negative foreign currency fluctuations , same-store new retail revenue decreased 1.4 % . the same-store revenue decrease is due to a decrease in same-store new retail unit sales , which decreased revenue by $ 392.2 million , offset by the $ 431 per unit increase in comparative average selling prices per unit ( offset by a $ 686 per unit decrease attributable to negative foreign currency fluctuations ) , which increased revenue by $ 99.8 million . 40 the increase from 2015 to 2016 is due to a $ 462.4 million increase from net dealership acquisitions , offset by a $ 124.2 million , or 1.4 % , decrease in same-store revenues . excluding $ 364.0 million of negative foreign currency fluctuations , same-store new retail revenue increased 2.6 % . the same-store revenue decrease is due to the $ 935 per unit decrease in comparative average selling prices per unit ( including a $ 1,586 per unit decrease attributable to negative foreign currency fluctuations ) , which decreased revenue by $ 212.4 million , offset by an increase in same-store new retail unit sales , which increased revenue by $ 88.2 million . gross profit retail gross profit from new vehicle sales increased from 2016 to 2017 due to a $ 37.2 million increase from net dealership acquisitions , offset by a $ 24.8 million , or 3.5 % , decrease in same-store gross profit during the year . excluding $ 12.3 million of negative foreign currency fluctuations , same-store gross profit decreased 1.8 % . the decrease in same-store gross profit is due to a decrease in same-store new retail unit sales , which decreased gross profit by $ 30.1 million , offset by a $ 23 per unit increase in the average gross profit per new vehicle retailed ( offset by a $ 53 per unit decrease attributable to negative foreign currency fluctuations ) , which increased gross profit by $ 5.3 million . the increase from 2015 to 2016 is due to a $ 49.9 million increase from net dealership acquisitions , offset by a $ 23.0 million , or 3.4 % , decrease in same-store gross profit during the year . excluding $ 30.3 million of negative foreign currency fluctuations , same-store gross profit increased 1.1 % . the decrease in same-store gross profit is due to a $ 130 per unit decrease in the average gross profit per new vehicle retailed ( including a $ 132 per unit decrease attributable to negative foreign currency fluctuations ) , which decreased gross profit by $ 29.5 million , offset by the increase in same-store new retail unit sales , which increased gross profit by $ 6.5 million . retail automotive dealership used vehicle data ( in millions , except unit and per unit amounts ) replace_table_token_7_th units retail unit sales of used vehicles increased from 2016 to 2017 due to a 46,546 unit increase from net dealership acquisitions , offset by a 1,180 unit , or 0.6 % , decrease in same-store retail unit sales . used units increased 38.9 % internationally and increased 9.9 % in the u.s. these increases are primarily due to our 2017 acquisitions of the stand-alone used vehicle dealerships in the u.s. and the u.k. , carsense and carshop , respectively . same-store used units increased 1.7 % internationally and decreased 2.1 % in the u.s. 41 overall , we believe our used vehicle sales are being positively impacted by our 2017 acquisitions of our stand-alone used vehicle dealerships and strength in

