Question: What effects did inflation have on the company's operating results during 2022 and 2023?

During 2022 and 2023, our operating margin was impacted by increased wage rates. During 2022, our gross margin was impacted by higher air freight costs as a result of global supply chain disruption.

The product is marketed as Linzess in the United States and as Constella outside of the United States.

FedEx Express is the world’s largest express transportation company, offering time-definite delivery to more than 220 countries and territories, connecting markets that comprise more than 99% of the world’s gross domestic product.

Our purpose is to unite caring with discovery to create medicines that make life better for people around the world.

On July 17, 2023, the company repaid the $500 million 3.125% Senior Notes due July 2023.

For the year ended December 31, 2023, the net cash provided by operating activities was $13,426 million.

The impairment charges for Depop and Elo7 were influenced by factors such as macroeconomic conditions including reopening and inflation, as well as management changes and revised projected cash flows affecting their fair values.

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Question: What types of environmental regulations does the company need to comply with?

All of our Company’s facilities and other operations in the United States and elsewhere around the world are subject to various environmental protection statutes and regulations, including those relating to the use and treatment of water resources, discharge of wastewater, and air emissions.

A stronger U.S. dollar negatively impacted net sales by $339 million in fiscal 2022.

As of December 31, 2023, the total cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and marketable securities were reported to be $86,780 million.

Revenues were $307.4 billion, an increase of 9% year over year.

Voluntary cancellations generally become effective at the end of the prepaid membership period. Involuntary cancellations, as a result of a failed method of payment, become effective immediately.

As part of the investment, we are obligated to develop certain gaming and non-gaming investment projects by December 2032 and dedicate resources to, among others, the attraction of international visitors, conventions and exhibitions, entertainment shows, sporting events, culture and art, health and wellness, and themed attractions, as well as support Macao's position as a city of gastronomy and increase community and maritime tourism.

The company believes that the funds available, including cash expected to be generated from operations, funds from a commercial paper program, or lines of credit, are adequate to meet its working capital needs for the year, including the repayment of a $500 million debt.

In 2022 and 2023, U.S. dialysis experienced increases in clinical labor wage rates, which includes contract labor, of approximately 1.3% and 7.4%, respectively.