consumer borrowing rates , which are generally based on the same underlying benchmark interest rates , have increased over the past two years . if interest rates continue to rise , there may be an adverse impact on vehicle sales and vehicle affordability due to the direct relationship between interest rates and monthly loan payments , a critical factor for many vehicle buyers . 23 results of operations we had net income from continuing operations of $ 395.9 million and diluted earnings per share of $ 4.34 in 2018 , as compared to net income from continuing operations of $ 435.0 million and diluted earnings per share of $ 4.43 in 2017 , and net income from continuing operations of $ 431.7 million and diluted earnings per share of $ 4.16 in 2016 . our used vehicle gross profit increased 8 % , our finance and insurance gross profit increased 4 % , and our parts and service gross profit increased 4 % , each as compared to 2017 , due in part to our brand extension strategy . these increases were partially offset by a decrease in new vehicle gross profit of 12 % . our new vehicle unit volume and new vehicle gross profit on a per vehicle retailed ( “ pvr ” ) basis were adversely impacted by competitive market conditions , including disruptive manufacturer marketing and sales incentive programs and an increase in off-lease supply of late-model used vehicles , in a plateauing sales environment . sg & a expenses increased , as compared to 2017 , due to investments related to our brand extension strategy , as well as increases in costs associated with our self-insurance programs , including less favorable claims experience and higher premiums , deductibles , and hail-related losses . floorplan interest expense also increased as compared to the prior year period , primarily due to higher average interest rates . net income from continuing operations benefited from net after-tax gains related to store/property divestitures of $ 43.7 million in 2018 , $ 42.2 million in 2017 , and $ 30.1 million in 2016 , and after-tax gains of $ 8.7 million in 2018 related to certain legal settlements , $ 6.7 million in 2017 in connection with payments we received from manufacturers related to a legal settlement and for the waiver of certain franchise protest rights , and $ 8.9 million in 2016 related to legal settlements . in january 2019 , we announced a restructuring of certain of our corporate and regional organization as part of a plan to reduce our annual spending by approximately $ 50 million in preparation of a challenging automotive retail market in 2019. in connection with this restructuring , we recognized $ 9.4 million of restructuring expenses during the fourth quarter of 2018 , which is reflected as a component of our sg & a expenses . we expect to recognize additional expenses in the first quarter of 2019 related to this restructuring . chief executive officer transition on february 15 , 2019 , our board of directors appointed carl c. liebert iii as chief executive officer and president of autonation , and as a member of the board , effective as of march 11 , 2019. prior to his appointment , mr. liebert , age 53 , served as chief operating officer and executive vice president of united services automobile association ( “ usaa ” ) , where he was responsible for usaa 's business operations functions , including usaa 's bank , investment , life , property and casualty , real estate investment companies , and member contact functions . his responsibilities included delivering an integrated digital experience through usaa 's website , tablet , mobile devices , voice , and emerging channels . mr. liebert also previously served as president and chief executive officer of 24-hour fitness and as executive vice president , stores for the home depot . mike jackson , our current chairman , chief executive officer and president , will become our executive chairman until december 31 , 2021 , and he will no longer serve as our chief executive officer and president , effective as of march 11 , 2019. strategic initiatives we continue to implement our comprehensive , customer-focused brand extension strategy , which includes autonation-branded parts and accessories , autonation-branded customer financial services products ( including extended service and maintenance contracts and other vehicle protection products ) , the expansion of autonation-branded collision centers , autonation-branded automotive auctions , and autonation usa stand-alone used vehicle sales and service centers . during 2018 , we opened nine and acquired two collision centers , and we opened one automotive auction and two autonation usa stores . in october 2018 , we invested $ 50 million in vroom inc. , one of the largest online car retailers . our investment currently represents an equivalent ownership stake of approximately 7 % . in november 2018 , we announced a partnership with fair , the nation 's fastest growing car subscription company . our partnership with fair provides consumers with access to certain used and certified pre-owned vehicles at autonation dealerships , all through a mobile application . we also continue to partner with waymo , the self-driving technology company of alphabet inc. , in a multi-year agreement to support waymo 's autonomous vehicle program . we do not expect our agreements with waymo or fair or our investment in vroom to have a material effect on our financial results in the foreseeable future . 24 inventory management our new and used vehicle inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value in our consolidated balance sheets . we monitor our vehicle inventory levels based on current economic conditions and seasonal sales trends . story_separator_special_tag same store revenue pvr benefited from an increase in the average selling prices for vehicles in all three segments due in part to a shift in mix toward trucks and sport utility vehicles that have relatively higher average selling prices . this shift in mix is due to a combination of consumer preference , improved vehicle fuel efficiency , and relatively low average fuel prices . average selling prices also increased as a result of increases in the manufacturers ' suggested retail prices . same store gross profit pvr decreased during 2018 , as compared to 2017 , for all three segments resulting from competitive market conditions , including disruptive manufacturer marketing and sales incentive programs and an increase in off-lease supply of late-model used vehicles . 31 2017 compared to 2016 same store new vehicle revenue decreased during 2017 , as compared to 2016 , as a result of a decrease in same store unit volume , partially offset by an increase in revenue pvr . the decrease in same store unit volume was primarily due to declines in our florida and texas markets and overall competitive market conditions in a plateauing new vehicle sales environment , as well as certain manufacturers ' disruptive marketing and sales incentive programs . same store revenue pvr during 2017 benefited from an increase in the average selling prices for vehicles in all three segments . these increases were due in part to sustained low average fuel prices , which caused a shift in mix toward trucks and sport utility vehicles , which have relatively higher average selling prices . these increases were partially offset by a shift in mix toward import vehicles , which have relatively lower average selling prices . same store gross profit pvr decreased during 2017 , as compared to 2016 , primarily due to a decrease in gross profit pvr for domestic vehicles resulting from a competitive sales environment and certain manufacturers ' disruptive marketing and sales incentive programs . net new vehicle inventory carrying benefit ( cost ) the following table details net new vehicle inventory carrying benefit ( cost ) , consisting of new vehicle floorplan interest expense net of floorplan assistance earned ( amounts received from manufacturers specifically to support store financing of new vehicle inventory ) . floorplan assistance is accounted for as a component of new vehicle gross profit in accordance with u.s. generally accepted accounting principles . replace_table_token_11_th 2018 compared to 2017 during 2018 , we had a net new vehicle inventory carrying cost of $ 3.8 million compared to a net new vehicle inventory carrying benefit of $ 31.7 million in the prior year . up until the second quarter of 2018 , we had a net new vehicle inventory carrying benefit for nine consecutive years . floorplan interest rates are variable and therefore increase and decrease with changes in the underlying benchmark interest rates . with the increase in interest rates , our floorplan interest expense has increased , resulting in a net new vehicle inventory carrying cost for 2018 . if interest rates continue to increase without a corresponding increase in floorplan assistance or a decrease in average new vehicle inventory levels , we would expect that we will continue to incur a net new vehicle inventory carrying cost . 2017 compared to 2016 the net new vehicle inventory carrying benefit decreased in 2017 , as compared to 2016 , primarily due to an increase in floorplan interest expense . floorplan interest expense increased due to higher average interest rates , partially offset by lower average vehicle floorplan payable balances during 2017 . 32 used vehicle replace_table_token_12_th replace_table_token_13_th the following discussion of used vehicle results is on a same store basis . the difference between reported amounts and same store amounts in the above tables of $ 158.0 million , $ 179.3 million , and $ 148.0 million in retail used vehicle revenue and $ 8.1 million , $ 11.3 million , and $ 11.1 million in retail used vehicle gross profit for 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 , respectively , is related to acquisition and divestiture activity , as well as the opening of new add-points , autonation usa stores , and automotive auctions . 2018 compared to 2017 same store retail used vehicle revenue increased during 2018 , as compared to 2017 , as a result of increases in same store revenue pvr and same store retail unit volume . same store unit volume increased in the premium luxury and import segments due in part to the continued acceptance of our one price centralized pricing and appraisal strategy and an 33 increase in off-lease supply of late-model used vehicles . same store unit volume in the prior year was adversely impacted by declines in our florida markets , due in part to temporary store closures as a result of hurricane irma . same store revenue pvr increased during 2018 , as compared to 2017 , due in part to an increase in off-lease supply of late-model used vehicles and a shift in mix toward premium luxury vehicles and trucks and sport utility vehicles , all of which have relatively higher average selling prices . the shift in mix toward trucks and sport utility vehicles is due to a combination of consumer preference , improved vehicle fuel efficiency , and relatively low average fuel prices . same store gross profit pvr increased during 2018 , as compared to 2017 , due in part to the continued acceptance of our one price centralized pricing and appraisal strategy . in the prior year , gross profit pvr was adversely impacted by implementation challenges with our one price centralized pricing and appraisal strategy . same store gross profit pvr also benefited from a shift in mix toward premium luxury vehicles , which have relatively higher average gross profit pvrs . 2017 compared to 2016 same store retail used vehicle revenue increased during 2017 , as compared to 2016 , as

cash flows from financing activities net cash flows from financing activities primarily include repurchases of common stock , debt activity , changes in vehicle floorplan payable-non-trade , and proceeds from stock option exercises . 2018 compared to 2017 net cash flows from financing activities during 2018 , as compared to 2017 , were impacted by the repayment of the outstanding $ 400.0 million of 6.75 % senior notes in 2018 and the debt activity that occurred in 2017. during 2017 , we amended and restated our existing unsecured credit agreement , and we also issued $ 450.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.5 % senior notes due 2024 and $ 300.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.8 % senior notes due 2027. cash flows from financing activities in 2017 reflect cash payments of $ 13.5 million for debt issuance costs for these transactions that are being amortized to interest expense over the terms of the related debt arrangements . during 2017 , we also repaid our mortgage facility . our mortgage facility required monthly principal and interest payments of $ 1.6 million based on a fixed amortization schedule with a balloon payment of $ 143.9 million , which was paid in the fourth quarter of 2017. cash flows from financing activities include changes in commercial paper notes outstanding totaling net proceeds of $ 300.0 million during 2018 and net repayments of $ 612.0 million during 2017 , as well as changes in vehicle floorplan payable-non-trade totaling net repayments of $ 34.2 million during 2018 compared to net proceeds of $ 130.2 million in 2017 . during 2018 , we repurchased 2.1 million shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $ 100.0 million ( average purchase price per share of $ 47.58 ) . during 2017 , we repurchased 10.1 million shares of our common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $ 434.9 million ( average purchase price per share of $ 42.99 ) . during 2018 , we had no borrowings or repayments under our revolving credit facility . during 2017 , we borrowed $ 1.3 billion and repaid $ 1.3 billion under our revolving credit facility .


 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 financing activities net cash flows from financing activities primarily include repurchases of common stock , debt activity , changes in vehicle floorplan payable-non-trade , and proceeds from stock option exercises . 2018 compared to 2017 net cash flows from financing activities during 2018 , as compared to 2017 , were impacted by the repayment of the outstanding $ 400.0 million of 6.75 % senior notes in 2018 and the debt activity that occurred in 2017. during 2017 , we amended and restated our existing unsecured credit agreement , and we also issued $ 450.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.5 % senior notes due 2024 and $ 300.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.8 % senior notes due 2027. cash flows from financing activities in 2017 reflect cash payments of $ 13.5 million for debt issuance costs for these transactions that are being amortized to interest expense over the terms of the related debt arrangements . during 2017 , we also repaid our mortgage facility . our mortgage facility required monthly principal and interest payments of $ 1.6 million based on a fixed amortization schedule with a balloon payment of $ 143.9 million , which was paid in the fourth quarter of 2017. cash flows from financing activities include changes in commercial paper notes outstanding totaling net proceeds of $ 300.0 million during 2018 and net repayments of $ 612.0 million during 2017 , as well as changes in vehicle floorplan payable-non-trade totaling net repayments of $ 34.2 million during 2018 compared to net proceeds of $ 130.2 million in 2017 . during 2018 , we repurchased 2.1 million shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $ 100.0 million ( average purchase price per share of $ 47.58 ) . during 2017 , we repurchased 10.1 million shares of our common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $ 434.9 million ( average purchase price per share of $ 42.99 ) . during 2018 , we had no borrowings or repayments under our revolving credit facility . during 2017 , we borrowed $ 1.3 billion and repaid $ 1.3 billion under our revolving credit facility .
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 Suspicious Activity Report : consumer borrowing rates , which are generally based on the same underlying benchmark interest rates , have increased over the past two years . if interest rates continue to rise , there may be an adverse impact on vehicle sales and vehicle affordability due to the direct relationship between interest rates and monthly loan payments , a critical factor for many vehicle buyers . 23 results of operations we had net income from continuing operations of $ 395.9 million and diluted earnings per share of $ 4.34 in 2018 , as compared to net income from continuing operations of $ 435.0 million and diluted earnings per share of $ 4.43 in 2017 , and net income from continuing operations of $ 431.7 million and diluted earnings per share of $ 4.16 in 2016 . our used vehicle gross profit increased 8 % , our finance and insurance gross profit increased 4 % , and our parts and service gross profit increased 4 % , each as compared to 2017 , due in part to our brand extension strategy . these increases were partially offset by a decrease in new vehicle gross profit of 12 % . our new vehicle unit volume and new vehicle gross profit on a per vehicle retailed ( “ pvr ” ) basis were adversely impacted by competitive market conditions , including disruptive manufacturer marketing and sales incentive programs and an increase in off-lease supply of late-model used vehicles , in a plateauing sales environment . sg & a expenses increased , as compared to 2017 , due to investments related to our brand extension strategy , as well as increases in costs associated with our self-insurance programs , including less favorable claims experience and higher premiums , deductibles , and hail-related losses . floorplan interest expense also increased as compared to the prior year period , primarily due to higher average interest rates . net income from continuing operations benefited from net after-tax gains related to store/property divestitures of $ 43.7 million in 2018 , $ 42.2 million in 2017 , and $ 30.1 million in 2016 , and after-tax gains of $ 8.7 million in 2018 related to certain legal settlements , $ 6.7 million in 2017 in connection with payments we received from manufacturers related to a legal settlement and for the waiver of certain franchise protest rights , and $ 8.9 million in 2016 related to legal settlements . in january 2019 , we announced a restructuring of certain of our corporate and regional organization as part of a plan to reduce our annual spending by approximately $ 50 million in preparation of a challenging automotive retail market in 2019. in connection with this restructuring , we recognized $ 9.4 million of restructuring expenses during the fourth quarter of 2018 , which is reflected as a component of our sg & a expenses . we expect to recognize additional expenses in the first quarter of 2019 related to this restructuring . chief executive officer transition on february 15 , 2019 , our board of directors appointed carl c. liebert iii as chief executive officer and president of autonation , and as a member of the board , effective as of march 11 , 2019. prior to his appointment , mr. liebert , age 53 , served as chief operating officer and executive vice president of united services automobile association ( “ usaa ” ) , where he was responsible for usaa 's business operations functions , including usaa 's bank , investment , life , property and casualty , real estate investment companies , and member contact functions . his responsibilities included delivering an integrated digital experience through usaa 's website , tablet , mobile devices , voice , and emerging channels . mr. liebert also previously served as president and chief executive officer of 24-hour fitness and as executive vice president , stores for the home depot . mike jackson , our current chairman , chief executive officer and president , will become our executive chairman until december 31 , 2021 , and he will no longer serve as our chief executive officer and president , effective as of march 11 , 2019. strategic initiatives we continue to implement our comprehensive , customer-focused brand extension strategy , which includes autonation-branded parts and accessories , autonation-branded customer financial services products ( including extended service and maintenance contracts and other vehicle protection products ) , the expansion of autonation-branded collision centers , autonation-branded automotive auctions , and autonation usa stand-alone used vehicle sales and service centers . during 2018 , we opened nine and acquired two collision centers , and we opened one automotive auction and two autonation usa stores . in october 2018 , we invested $ 50 million in vroom inc. , one of the largest online car retailers . our investment currently represents an equivalent ownership stake of approximately 7 % . in november 2018 , we announced a partnership with fair , the nation 's fastest growing car subscription company . our partnership with fair provides consumers with access to certain used and certified pre-owned vehicles at autonation dealerships , all through a mobile application . we also continue to partner with waymo , the self-driving technology company of alphabet inc. , in a multi-year agreement to support waymo 's autonomous vehicle program . we do not expect our agreements with waymo or fair or our investment in vroom to have a material effect on our financial results in the foreseeable future . 24 inventory management our new and used vehicle inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value in our consolidated balance sheets . we monitor our vehicle inventory levels based on current economic conditions and seasonal sales trends . story_separator_special_tag same store revenue pvr benefited from an increase in the average selling prices for vehicles in all three segments due in part to a shift in mix toward trucks and sport utility vehicles that have relatively higher average selling prices . this shift in mix is due to a combination of consumer preference , improved vehicle fuel efficiency , and relatively low average fuel prices . average selling prices also increased as a result of increases in the manufacturers ' suggested retail prices . same store gross profit pvr decreased during 2018 , as compared to 2017 , for all three segments resulting from competitive market conditions , including disruptive manufacturer marketing and sales incentive programs and an increase in off-lease supply of late-model used vehicles . 31 2017 compared to 2016 same store new vehicle revenue decreased during 2017 , as compared to 2016 , as a result of a decrease in same store unit volume , partially offset by an increase in revenue pvr . the decrease in same store unit volume was primarily due to declines in our florida and texas markets and overall competitive market conditions in a plateauing new vehicle sales environment , as well as certain manufacturers ' disruptive marketing and sales incentive programs . same store revenue pvr during 2017 benefited from an increase in the average selling prices for vehicles in all three segments . these increases were due in part to sustained low average fuel prices , which caused a shift in mix toward trucks and sport utility vehicles , which have relatively higher average selling prices . these increases were partially offset by a shift in mix toward import vehicles , which have relatively lower average selling prices . same store gross profit pvr decreased during 2017 , as compared to 2016 , primarily due to a decrease in gross profit pvr for domestic vehicles resulting from a competitive sales environment and certain manufacturers ' disruptive marketing and sales incentive programs . net new vehicle inventory carrying benefit ( cost ) the following table details net new vehicle inventory carrying benefit ( cost ) , consisting of new vehicle floorplan interest expense net of floorplan assistance earned ( amounts received from manufacturers specifically to support store financing of new vehicle inventory ) . floorplan assistance is accounted for as a component of new vehicle gross profit in accordance with u.s. generally accepted accounting principles . replace_table_token_11_th 2018 compared to 2017 during 2018 , we had a net new vehicle inventory carrying cost of $ 3.8 million compared to a net new vehicle inventory carrying benefit of $ 31.7 million in the prior year . up until the second quarter of 2018 , we had a net new vehicle inventory carrying benefit for nine consecutive years . floorplan interest rates are variable and therefore increase and decrease with changes in the underlying benchmark interest rates . with the increase in interest rates , our floorplan interest expense has increased , resulting in a net new vehicle inventory carrying cost for 2018 . if interest rates continue to increase without a corresponding increase in floorplan assistance or a decrease in average new vehicle inventory levels , we would expect that we will continue to incur a net new vehicle inventory carrying cost . 2017 compared to 2016 the net new vehicle inventory carrying benefit decreased in 2017 , as compared to 2016 , primarily due to an increase in floorplan interest expense . floorplan interest expense increased due to higher average interest rates , partially offset by lower average vehicle floorplan payable balances during 2017 . 32 used vehicle replace_table_token_12_th replace_table_token_13_th the following discussion of used vehicle results is on a same store basis . the difference between reported amounts and same store amounts in the above tables of $ 158.0 million , $ 179.3 million , and $ 148.0 million in retail used vehicle revenue and $ 8.1 million , $ 11.3 million , and $ 11.1 million in retail used vehicle gross profit for 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 , respectively , is related to acquisition and divestiture activity , as well as the opening of new add-points , autonation usa stores , and automotive auctions . 2018 compared to 2017 same store retail used vehicle revenue increased during 2018 , as compared to 2017 , as a result of increases in same store revenue pvr and same store retail unit volume . same store unit volume increased in the premium luxury and import segments due in part to the continued acceptance of our one price centralized pricing and appraisal strategy and an 33 increase in off-lease supply of late-model used vehicles . same store unit volume in the prior year was adversely impacted by declines in our florida markets , due in part to temporary store closures as a result of hurricane irma . same store revenue pvr increased during 2018 , as compared to 2017 , due in part to an increase in off-lease supply of late-model used vehicles and a shift in mix toward premium luxury vehicles and trucks and sport utility vehicles , all of which have relatively higher average selling prices . the shift in mix toward trucks and sport utility vehicles is due to a combination of consumer preference , improved vehicle fuel efficiency , and relatively low average fuel prices . same store gross profit pvr increased during 2018 , as compared to 2017 , due in part to the continued acceptance of our one price centralized pricing and appraisal strategy . in the prior year , gross profit pvr was adversely impacted by implementation challenges with our one price centralized pricing and appraisal strategy . same store gross profit pvr also benefited from a shift in mix toward premium luxury vehicles , which have relatively higher average gross profit pvrs . 2017 compared to 2016 same store retail used vehicle revenue increased during 2017 , as compared to 2016 , as

