with centuries of brewing heritage , we have been crafting high-quality , innovative products with the purpose of delighting the world 's beer drinkers and with the ambition to be the first choice for our consumers and customers . our success depends on our ability to make our products available to meet a wide range of consumer segments and occasions . in 2017 , we continued to focus on building our brand strength and transforming our portfolio toward the above premium , flavored malt beverages , craft and cider segments . further , we continued to focus on generating higher returns on our invested capital , managing our working capital and delivering a greater return on investment for our shareholders . during the first quarter of 2017 , we issued the 2017 notes ( as defined in part ii—item 8 financial statements and supplementary data , note 38 12 , `` debt `` of the notes ) , and within the first nine months of 2017 , we fully repaid our term loans , all of which will generate future interest savings and will contribute to meeting our deleveraging commitments . as part of our deleveraging commitments we also made a discretionary cash contribution of $ 200 million to the u.s. pension plan during 2017. summary of consolidated results of operations the following table highlights summarized components of our consolidated statements of operations for the years ended december 31 , 2017 , december 31 , 2016 , and december 31 , 2015 , and unaudited pro forma financial information for the years ended december 31 , 2016 , and december 31 , 2015 . see part ii-item 8 financial statements and supplementary data , “ consolidated statements of operations ” for additional details of our u.s. gaap results . our consolidated historical financial statements and unaudited pro forma financial information have been revised to reflect the retrospective application of our change in accounting policy as discussed in part ii—item 8 financial statements and supplementary data , note 1 , `` basis of presentation and summary of significant accounting policies `` of the notes . this change impacts our canada and europe segments . we have presented unaudited pro forma financial information to enhance comparability of financial information between periods . the unaudited pro forma financial information is based on the historical consolidated financial statements of mcbc and millercoors , both prepared in accordance with u.s. gaap , and gives effect to the acquisition and the completed financing as if they were completed on january 1 , 2015. pro forma adjustments are based on items that are factually supportable , are directly attributable to the acquisition or the related financing , and are expected to have a continuing impact on mcbc 's results of operations . any non-recurring items directly attributable to the acquisition or the related financing are excluded in the unaudited pro forma statements of operations . the unaudited pro forma financial information does not include adjustments for costs related to integration activities following the completion of the acquisition , cost savings or synergies that have been or may be achieved by the combined businesses . the unaudited pro forma financial information is presented for illustrative purposes only and does not necessarily reflect the results of operations of mcbc that actually would have resulted had the acquisition and related financing occurred at the date indicated , or project the results of operations of mcbc for any future dates or periods . see `` unaudited pro forma financial information `` below for details of pro forma adjustments . replace_table_token_14_th n/m = not meaningful ( 1 ) historical financial volumes have been recast to reflect the impacts of aligning policies on reporting financial volumes as a result of the acquisition . see `` worldwide brand volume `` below for further details . 2017 financial highlights on an as reported basis - in 2017 , net income attributable to mcbc from continuing operations decreased 29.2 % compared to the prior year largely due to a benefit recorded to special items , net in 2016 for the revaluation gain on the excess of the estimated fair value remeasurement for our pre-existing 42 % interest in millercoors over its carrying value , as well as the reclassification of the loss related to mcbc 's historical aoci on our 42 % interest in millercoors . this was partially offset by the incremental net income recorded in 2017 associated with the acquisition . further , we released an indirect tax loss contingency , which was initially recorded in the fourth quarter of 2016 , for a benefit of approximately $ 50 million during the first quarter of 2017 in our europe business which favorably impacted net sales and net income attributable to mcbc from continuing operations . on a pro forma basis - in 2017 , net income attributable to mcbc from continuing operations increased from $ 294.6 million to $ 1,412.7 million , primarily as a result of lower special charges specifically related to the 2016 impairment 39 charge of $ 495.2 million and an income tax benefit in the current year resulting from u.s. tax reform . additionally , as noted above , we released an indirect tax loss contingency , which was initially recorded in the fourth quarter of 2016 , for a benefit of approximately $ 50 million during the first quarter of 2017 in our europe business which favorably impacted net sales and net income attributable to mcbc from continuing operations . further , consolidated results were favorably impacted by positive global pricing , net pension benefits , cost savings , and marketing , general and administrative efficiencies , partially offset by the impacts of lower volume , cost inflation and investments behind our global business capabilities . story_separator_special_tag ( 2 ) historical financial volumes have been recast to reflect the impacts of aligning policies on reporting financial volumes as a result of the acquisition . see `` worldwide brand volume `` above for further details . ( 3 ) on a reported basis , includes gross inter-segment sales , purchases , and volumes which are eliminated in the consolidated totals . ( 4 ) see part ii—item 8 financial statements and supplementary data , note 7 , `` special items `` of the notes for detail of special items . 44 replace_table_token_20_th ( 1 ) pro forma amounts give effect to the acquisition as if it had occurred at the beginning of fiscal year 2015 and have been updated to reflect that effective january 1 , 2017 , the results of the millercoors puerto rico business , which were previously included as part of the u.s. segment , are now reported within the international segment . see part ii - item 7 management 's discussion and analysis , `` unaudited pro forma financial information , `` for details of pro forma adjustments . ( 2 ) historical financial volumes have been recast to reflect the impacts of aligning policies on reporting financial volumes as a result of the acquisition . see `` worldwide brand volume `` above for further details . ( 3 ) on a reported basis , includes gross inter-segment sales , purchases , and volumes which are eliminated in the consolidated totals . ( 4 ) see part ii—item 8 financial statements and supplementary data , note 7 , `` special items `` of the notes for detail of special items . 45 the following represents our proportionate share of millercoors ' net income reported under the equity method prior to the acquisition : replace_table_token_21_th n/m = not meaningful ( 1 ) see part ii—item 8 financial statements and supplementary data , note 4 , `` acquisition and investments `` of the notes , for a detailed discussion of these equity method adjustments prior to the acquisition . the discussion below highlights the u.s. segment results of operations for the year ended december 31 , 2017 , versus the year ended december 31 , 2016 , and for the year ended december 31 , 2016 , versus the year ended december 31 , 2015 , on a reported and pro forma basis , where applicable . significant events on october 11 , 2016 , we completed the acquisition and as a result , mcbc owns 100 % of the outstanding equity and voting interests of millercoors . therefore , beginning october 11 , 2016 , millercoors ' results of operations have been prospectively consolidated into mcbc 's consolidated financial statements and included in the u.s. segment . see part ii—item 8 financial statements and supplementary data , note 4 , `` acquisition and investments `` for further details . additionally , effective january 1 , 2017 , the results of the millercoors puerto rico business , which were previously included as part of the u.s. segment , are now reported within the international segment . note , we only present unaudited pro forma financial information for the consolidated entity and the u.s. segment . during the third quarter of 2015 , millercoors announced plans to close its brewery in eden , north carolina , in an effort to optimize the brewery footprint and streamline operations for greater efficiencies . products produced in eden were transitioned to other breweries in the millercoors network and the eden brewery is now closed . total special charges associated with the eden closure of approximately $ 179 million have been incurred from the decision to close through december 31 , 2017 , consisting primarily of accelerated depreciation . we have incurred the majority of the costs associated with the closure , however , future costs may be incurred associated with the disposition of assets and other costs associated with the closure . additionally , in 2016 millercoors acquired revolver brewing , terrapin beer company and hop valley brewing company , all craft breweries , and in 2015 millercoors acquired saint archer brewing company , also a craft brewery . volume and net sales domestic strs declined 2.9 % in 2017 compared to 2016 , driven by lower volume in the premium light and below premium segments . domestic stws decreased 3.3 % in 2017 compared to 2016. domestic net sales per hectoliter increased 1.2 % compared to prior year reported net sales and 1.0 % compared to prior year pro forma net sales for 2017 , due to favorable net pricing . total net sales per hectoliter , including non-owned brands , contract brewing and company-owned distributor sales for 2017 , increased 1.1 % compared to prior year reported figures and increased 1.3 % compared to prior year pro forma figures . 46 domestic strs declined 2.5 % in 2016 compared to 2015 , driven by declines in both the below premium and premium light segments . total stws volume declined 1.5 % in 2016 compared to 2015 . domestic stws decreased 1.3 % versus 2015 , driven by the decline in strs and contract brewing volume decline of 2.6 % . domestic net sales per hectoliter increased 1.2 % on a reported basis and 1.3 % on a pro forma basis in 2016 compared to 2015 , driven by favorable net pricing and positive sales mix . total net sales per hectoliter , including non-owned brands , contract brewing and company-owned distributor sales , increased 1.0 % on a reported basis and 1.2 % on a pro forma basis in 2016 compared to 2015 . cost of goods sold cost of goods sold per hectoliter decreased 0.1 % compared to prior year reported figures due to the cycling of $ 82.0 million related to the inventory step up as a result of the acquisition . cost of goods sold per hectoliter increased 1.0 % compared to prior year pro

cash flows from investing activities net cash used in investing activities of approximately $ 538 million in 2017 , decreased by approximately $ 11.7 billion compared to 2016 driven primarily by the completion of the acquisition in 2016 for $ 12.0 billion , offset by higher capital expenditures in 2017 resulting from the acquisition . net cash used in investing activities of approximately $ 12.3 billion in 2016 increased by approximately $ 12.0 billion compared to 2015 driven primarily by the completion of the acquisition for $ 12.0 billion . this increase is partially offset by the receipt of cad 183.1 million ( $ 140.8 million ) of proceeds from the sale of our vancouver brewery . cash flows from financing activities net cash used in financing activities of approximately $ 1.5 billion in 2017 , decreased by approximately $ 12.8 billion from net cash provided by financing activities of approximately $ 11.3 billion in 2016 . this change was primarily driven by the approximate $ 2.5 billion of net proceeds received from our february 3 , 2016 , equity offering of 29.9 million shares of our class b common stock , the approximate $ 6.9 billion of net proceeds from the issuance of debt on july 7 , 2016 , to partially fund the acquisition in 2016 , as well as increased net repayments of debt as we have begun to deleverage in 2017. see `` borrowings '' below for more details of financing activity .


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     ```cash flows from investing activities net cash used in investing activities of approximately $ 538 million in 2017 , decreased by approximately $ 11.7 billion compared to 2016 driven primarily by the completion of the acquisition in 2016 for $ 12.0 billion , offset by higher capital expenditures in 2017 resulting from the acquisition . net cash used in investing activities of approximately $ 12.3 billion in 2016 increased by approximately $ 12.0 billion compared to 2015 driven primarily by the completion of the acquisition for $ 12.0 billion . this increase is partially offset by the receipt of cad 183.1 million ( $ 140.8 million ) of proceeds from the sale of our vancouver brewery . cash flows from financing activities net cash used in financing activities of approximately $ 1.5 billion in 2017 , decreased by approximately $ 12.8 billion from net cash provided by financing activities of approximately $ 11.3 billion in 2016 . this change was primarily driven by the approximate $ 2.5 billion of net proceeds received from our february 3 , 2016 , equity offering of 29.9 million shares of our class b common stock , the approximate $ 6.9 billion of net proceeds from the issuance of debt on july 7 , 2016 , to partially fund the acquisition in 2016 , as well as increased net repayments of debt as we have begun to deleverage in 2017. see `` borrowings '' below for more details of financing activity .
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 Suspicious Activity Report : with centuries of brewing heritage , we have been crafting high-quality , innovative products with the purpose of delighting the world 's beer drinkers and with the ambition to be the first choice for our consumers and customers . our success depends on our ability to make our products available to meet a wide range of consumer segments and occasions . in 2017 , we continued to focus on building our brand strength and transforming our portfolio toward the above premium , flavored malt beverages , craft and cider segments . further , we continued to focus on generating higher returns on our invested capital , managing our working capital and delivering a greater return on investment for our shareholders . during the first quarter of 2017 , we issued the 2017 notes ( as defined in part ii—item 8 financial statements and supplementary data , note 38 12 , `` debt `` of the notes ) , and within the first nine months of 2017 , we fully repaid our term loans , all of which will generate future interest savings and will contribute to meeting our deleveraging commitments . as part of our deleveraging commitments we also made a discretionary cash contribution of $ 200 million to the u.s. pension plan during 2017. summary of consolidated results of operations the following table highlights summarized components of our consolidated statements of operations for the years ended december 31 , 2017 , december 31 , 2016 , and december 31 , 2015 , and unaudited pro forma financial information for the years ended december 31 , 2016 , and december 31 , 2015 . see part ii-item 8 financial statements and supplementary data , “ consolidated statements of operations ” for additional details of our u.s. gaap results . our consolidated historical financial statements and unaudited pro forma financial information have been revised to reflect the retrospective application of our change in accounting policy as discussed in part ii—item 8 financial statements and supplementary data , note 1 , `` basis of presentation and summary of significant accounting policies `` of the notes . this change impacts our canada and europe segments . we have presented unaudited pro forma financial information to enhance comparability of financial information between periods . the unaudited pro forma financial information is based on the historical consolidated financial statements of mcbc and millercoors , both prepared in accordance with u.s. gaap , and gives effect to the acquisition and the completed financing as if they were completed on january 1 , 2015. pro forma adjustments are based on items that are factually supportable , are directly attributable to the acquisition or the related financing , and are expected to have a continuing impact on mcbc 's results of operations . any non-recurring items directly attributable to the acquisition or the related financing are excluded in the unaudited pro forma statements of operations . the unaudited pro forma financial information does not include adjustments for costs related to integration activities following the completion of the acquisition , cost savings or synergies that have been or may be achieved by the combined businesses . the unaudited pro forma financial information is presented for illustrative purposes only and does not necessarily reflect the results of operations of mcbc that actually would have resulted had the acquisition and related financing occurred at the date indicated , or project the results of operations of mcbc for any future dates or periods . see `` unaudited pro forma financial information `` below for details of pro forma adjustments . replace_table_token_14_th n/m = not meaningful ( 1 ) historical financial volumes have been recast to reflect the impacts of aligning policies on reporting financial volumes as a result of the acquisition . see `` worldwide brand volume `` below for further details . 2017 financial highlights on an as reported basis - in 2017 , net income attributable to mcbc from continuing operations decreased 29.2 % compared to the prior year largely due to a benefit recorded to special items , net in 2016 for the revaluation gain on the excess of the estimated fair value remeasurement for our pre-existing 42 % interest in millercoors over its carrying value , as well as the reclassification of the loss related to mcbc 's historical aoci on our 42 % interest in millercoors . this was partially offset by the incremental net income recorded in 2017 associated with the acquisition . further , we released an indirect tax loss contingency , which was initially recorded in the fourth quarter of 2016 , for a benefit of approximately $ 50 million during the first quarter of 2017 in our europe business which favorably impacted net sales and net income attributable to mcbc from continuing operations . on a pro forma basis - in 2017 , net income attributable to mcbc from continuing operations increased from $ 294.6 million to $ 1,412.7 million , primarily as a result of lower special charges specifically related to the 2016 impairment 39 charge of $ 495.2 million and an income tax benefit in the current year resulting from u.s. tax reform . additionally , as noted above , we released an indirect tax loss contingency , which was initially recorded in the fourth quarter of 2016 , for a benefit of approximately $ 50 million during the first quarter of 2017 in our europe business which favorably impacted net sales and net income attributable to mcbc from continuing operations . further , consolidated results were favorably impacted by positive global pricing , net pension benefits , cost savings , and marketing , general and administrative efficiencies , partially offset by the impacts of lower volume , cost inflation and investments behind our global business capabilities . story_separator_special_tag ( 2 ) historical financial volumes have been recast to reflect the impacts of aligning policies on reporting financial volumes as a result of the acquisition . see `` worldwide brand volume `` above for further details . ( 3 ) on a reported basis , includes gross inter-segment sales , purchases , and volumes which are eliminated in the consolidated totals . ( 4 ) see part ii—item 8 financial statements and supplementary data , note 7 , `` special items `` of the notes for detail of special items . 44 replace_table_token_20_th ( 1 ) pro forma amounts give effect to the acquisition as if it had occurred at the beginning of fiscal year 2015 and have been updated to reflect that effective january 1 , 2017 , the results of the millercoors puerto rico business , which were previously included as part of the u.s. segment , are now reported within the international segment . see part ii - item 7 management 's discussion and analysis , `` unaudited pro forma financial information , `` for details of pro forma adjustments . ( 2 ) historical financial volumes have been recast to reflect the impacts of aligning policies on reporting financial volumes as a result of the acquisition . see `` worldwide brand volume `` above for further details . ( 3 ) on a reported basis , includes gross inter-segment sales , purchases , and volumes which are eliminated in the consolidated totals . ( 4 ) see part ii—item 8 financial statements and supplementary data , note 7 , `` special items `` of the notes for detail of special items . 45 the following represents our proportionate share of millercoors ' net income reported under the equity method prior to the acquisition : replace_table_token_21_th n/m = not meaningful ( 1 ) see part ii—item 8 financial statements and supplementary data , note 4 , `` acquisition and investments `` of the notes , for a detailed discussion of these equity method adjustments prior to the acquisition . the discussion below highlights the u.s. segment results of operations for the year ended december 31 , 2017 , versus the year ended december 31 , 2016 , and for the year ended december 31 , 2016 , versus the year ended december 31 , 2015 , on a reported and pro forma basis , where applicable . significant events on october 11 , 2016 , we completed the acquisition and as a result , mcbc owns 100 % of the outstanding equity and voting interests of millercoors . therefore , beginning october 11 , 2016 , millercoors ' results of operations have been prospectively consolidated into mcbc 's consolidated financial statements and included in the u.s. segment . see part ii—item 8 financial statements and supplementary data , note 4 , `` acquisition and investments `` for further details . additionally , effective january 1 , 2017 , the results of the millercoors puerto rico business , which were previously included as part of the u.s. segment , are now reported within the international segment . note , we only present unaudited pro forma financial information for the consolidated entity and the u.s. segment . during the third quarter of 2015 , millercoors announced plans to close its brewery in eden , north carolina , in an effort to optimize the brewery footprint and streamline operations for greater efficiencies . products produced in eden were transitioned to other breweries in the millercoors network and the eden brewery is now closed . total special charges associated with the eden closure of approximately $ 179 million have been incurred from the decision to close through december 31 , 2017 , consisting primarily of accelerated depreciation . we have incurred the majority of the costs associated with the closure , however , future costs may be incurred associated with the disposition of assets and other costs associated with the closure . additionally , in 2016 millercoors acquired revolver brewing , terrapin beer company and hop valley brewing company , all craft breweries , and in 2015 millercoors acquired saint archer brewing company , also a craft brewery . volume and net sales domestic strs declined 2.9 % in 2017 compared to 2016 , driven by lower volume in the premium light and below premium segments . domestic stws decreased 3.3 % in 2017 compared to 2016. domestic net sales per hectoliter increased 1.2 % compared to prior year reported net sales and 1.0 % compared to prior year pro forma net sales for 2017 , due to favorable net pricing . total net sales per hectoliter , including non-owned brands , contract brewing and company-owned distributor sales for 2017 , increased 1.1 % compared to prior year reported figures and increased 1.3 % compared to prior year pro forma figures . 46 domestic strs declined 2.5 % in 2016 compared to 2015 , driven by declines in both the below premium and premium light segments . total stws volume declined 1.5 % in 2016 compared to 2015 . domestic stws decreased 1.3 % versus 2015 , driven by the decline in strs and contract brewing volume decline of 2.6 % . domestic net sales per hectoliter increased 1.2 % on a reported basis and 1.3 % on a pro forma basis in 2016 compared to 2015 , driven by favorable net pricing and positive sales mix . total net sales per hectoliter , including non-owned brands , contract brewing and company-owned distributor sales , increased 1.0 % on a reported basis and 1.2 % on a pro forma basis in 2016 compared to 2015 . cost of goods sold cost of goods sold per hectoliter decreased 0.1 % compared to prior year reported figures due to the cycling of $ 82.0 million related to the inventory step up as a result of the acquisition . cost of goods sold per hectoliter increased 1.0 % compared to prior year pro

