MASCO CORPORATION NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued) O.
SEGMENT INFORMATION – (Continued) The Company’s segments are based upon similarities in products and services and represent the aggregation of operating units, for which financial information is regularly evaluated by the Company’s corporate operating executives in determining resource allocation and assessing performance and is periodically reviewed by the Board of Directors.
Accounting policies for the segments are the same as those for the Company.
The Company primarily evaluates performance based upon operating profit (loss) and, other than general corporate expense, allocates specific corporate overhead to each segment.
The evaluation of segment operating profit also excludes the charge for defined-benefit plan curtailment, the charge for litigation settlements, the accelerated stock compensation expense and the (loss) on corporate fixed assets, net.
Information about the Company by segment and geographic area was as follows, in millions:
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Property Additions(5)
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Item 1.  Business.
Masco Corporation is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of branded home improvement and building products.
Our portfolio of industry-leading brands includes BEHR?
paint; DELTA?
and HANSGROHE?
faucets and bath and shower fixtures; KRAFTMAID?
and MERILLAT?
cabinets; MILGARD?
windows and doors; and HOT SPRING?
spas.
We leverage our powerful brands across product categories, sales channels and geographies to create value for our customers and shareholders.
We believe that our solid results of operations and financial position for 2017 resulted from our continued focus on our three strategic pillars: driving the full potential of our core businesses, leveraging opportunities across our businesses, and actively managing our portfolio.
To drive the full potential of our core businesses during 2017, we continued to pursue sales growth opportunities by introducing new products, enhancing services and penetrating adjacent markets.
In addition, we continued to reduce costs and capitalize on synergies across our businesses with standardized operating tools, cost saving initiatives and the implementation of lean principles and process improvements in many areas, including production and functional support processes.
As a result, we grew both our top and bottom lines.
We also continued to leverage the collective strength of our enterprise, the second pillar of our strategy.
We provided new assignments to selected leaders across our business units to further develop talent and facilitate operational improvements.
We continued to realize supply chain efficiencies through strategic sourcing and to share best practices across all of our functional departments to enhance productivity.
We believe this contributed to our results of operations improving as compared to the prior year.
Additionally, we continued to actively manage our portfolio, the third pillar of our strategy, and remain committed to making selective acquisitions in attractive end markets.
During 2017, we acquired a U. S.  plastics processor and manufacturer of water handling systems in our Plumbing Products segment and signed a definitive agreement to acquire The L. D.  Kichler Co. , a leader in decorative residential and light commercial lighting products, ceiling fans and LED lighting systems, which is expected to close in the first quarter of 2018.
We also divested our U. S.  fastener and tool business and our U. K.  manufacturer of kitchen and bathroom furniture business.
In addition, we repurchased over 9 million shares of our common stock and increased our quarterly dividend by 5 percent, which further enhanced value for our shareholders.
We believe that the actions we have taken over the last few years, combined with the Masco Operating System, our methodology to drive growth and productivity, have positioned us to further enhance shareholder value through strong and consistent growth.
We will continue to actively manage our portfolio, identify growth opportunities in key industries and create new products that differentiate us in the marketplace by combining design and innovation.
By focusing on our disciplined execution of our strategy, we believe that our positive momentum will continue.
Our Business Segments We report our financial results in four business segments aggregated by similarity in products.
The following tables set forth the contribution of our segments to net sales and operating profit (loss) for the three-year period ended December 31, 2017.
Additional financial information concerning our operations by segment and by geographic regions, as well as general corporate expense, net, as of and for the three-year period ended December 31, 2017, is set forth in Note O to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 of this Report.
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common stock in open-market transactions or otherwise, replacing the previous Board of Directors authorization established in 2014.
During 2017, we repurchased and retired 9.2 million shares of our common stock, (including 0.9 million shares repurchased to offset the dilutive impact of long-term stock awards granted in 2017).
At December 31, 2017, we had approximately $1.3 billion remaining under the 2017 authorization.
Consistent with past practice and as part of our strategic initiative, we anticipate using $200 to $300 million of cash for share repurchases (including shares which will be purchased to offset any dilution from long-term stock awards granted as part of our compensation programs) or acquisitions in 2018, in addition to our expected acquisition of Kichler in the first quarter of 2018.
Net cash used for investing activities was $25 million, primarily driven by $173 million for capital expenditures and $89 million for the acquisition of Mercury, partially offset by $128 million from the sale of Arrow and $112 million net proceeds from the disposition of short-term bank deposits.
We continue to invest in our manufacturing and distribution operations to increase our productivity, improve customer service and support new product innovation.
Capital expenditures for 2017 were $173 million, compared with $180 million for 2016 and $158 million for 2015.
For 2018, capital expenditures, excluding any acquisitions, are expected to be approximately $220 million.
Depreciation and amortization expense for 2017 totaled $127 million, compared with $134 million for 2016 and $133 million for 2015.
For 2018, depreciation and amortization expense, excluding any potential 2018 acquisitions, is expected to be approximately $135 million.
Amortization expense totaled $11 million, $10 million and $11 million in 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
Costs of environmental responsibilities and compliance with existing environmental laws and regulations have not had, nor do we expect them to have, a material effect on our capital expenditures, financial position or results of operations.
We believe that our present cash balance and cash flows from operations are sufficient to fund our near-term working capital and other investment needs.
We believe that our longer-term working capital and other general corporate requirements will be satisfied through cash flows from operations and, to the extent necessary, from bank borrowings and future financial market activities.
Consolidated Results of Operations We report our financial results in accordance with GAAP in the United States.
However, we believe that certain non-GAAP performance measures and ratios, used in managing the business, may provide users of this financial information with additional meaningful comparisons between current results and results in prior periods.
Non-GAAP performance measures and ratios should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative for, our reported results under GAAP.
Sales and Operations Net sales for 2017 were $7.6 billion, which increased four percent compared with 2016.
Excluding acquisitions, divestitures and the effect of currency translation, net sales increased four percent compared to 2016.
The following table reconciles reported net sales to net sales excluding acquisitions, divestitures and the effect of currency translation, in millions:
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Net sales for 2017 were positively affected by increased sales volume of plumbing products, paints and other coating products and builders' hardware, which, in aggregate, increased sales by approximately four percent compared to 2016.
Net sales for 2017 were also positively affected by favorable sales mix of cabinets, North American plumbing products, North American windows, and net selling price increases of windows and international plumbing products, which, in aggregate, increased sales approximately two percent compared to 2016.
Net sales for 2017 were negatively
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<table><tr><td></td><td colspan="3"> Net Sales -1(2)(3)(4)(5)</td><td colspan="3">Operating (Loss) Profit(5)(6)</td><td colspan="3"> Assets at December 31 -11(12)</td></tr><tr><td></td><td> 2010</td><td> 2009</td><td> 2008</td><td>2010</td><td>2009</td><td>2008</td><td> 2010</td><td> 2009</td><td> 2008</td></tr><tr><td>The Company’s operations by segment were:</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Cabinets and Related Products</td><td>$1,464</td><td>$1,674</td><td>$2,276</td><td>$-250</td><td>$-64</td><td>$4</td><td>$1,108</td><td>$1,382</td><td>$1,518</td></tr><tr><td>Plumbing Products</td><td>2,692</td><td>2,564</td><td>3,002</td><td>331</td><td>237</td><td>110</td><td>1,866</td><td>1,815</td><td>1,877</td></tr><tr><td>Installation and Other Services</td><td>1,147</td><td>1,256</td><td>1,861</td><td>-834</td><td>-131</td><td>-46</td><td>1,537</td><td>2,339</td><td>2,454</td></tr><tr><td>Decorative Architectural Products</td><td>1,693</td><td>1,714</td><td>1,629</td><td>345</td><td>375</td><td>299</td><td>851</td><td>871</td><td>878</td></tr><tr><td>Other Specialty Products</td><td>596</td><td>584</td><td>716</td><td>19</td><td>-199</td><td>-124</td><td>1,182</td><td>1,197</td><td>1,441</td></tr><tr><td>Total</td><td>$7,592</td><td>$7,792</td><td>$9,484</td><td>$-389</td><td>$218</td><td>$243</td><td>$6,544</td><td>$7,604</td><td>$8,168</td></tr><tr><td>The Company’s operations by geographic area were:</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>North America</td><td>$5,929</td><td>$6,135</td><td>$7,482</td><td>$-543</td><td>$93</td><td>$493</td><td>$5,063</td><td>$6,113</td><td>$6,648</td></tr><tr><td>International, principally Europe</td><td>1,663</td><td>1,657</td><td>2,002</td><td>154</td><td>125</td><td>-250</td><td>1,481</td><td>1,491</td><td>1,520</td></tr><tr><td>Total, as above</td><td>$7,592</td><td>$7,792</td><td>$9,484</td><td>-389</td><td>218</td><td>243</td><td>6,544</td><td>7,604</td><td>8,168</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4">General corporate expense, net -7</td><td>-110</td><td>-140</td><td>-144</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4">Charge for defined-benefit curtailment -8</td><td>–</td><td>-8</td><td>–</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4">Charge for litigation settlements -9</td><td>–</td><td>-7</td><td>-9</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4">Accelerated stock compensation expense -10</td><td>–</td><td>-6</td><td>–</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4">Loss on corporate fixed assets, net</td><td>–</td><td>-2</td><td>–</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4">Operating (loss) profit, as reported</td><td>-499</td><td>55</td><td>90</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4">Other income (expense), net</td><td>-278</td><td>-206</td><td>-283</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4">Loss from continuing operations before income taxes</td><td>$-777</td><td>$-151</td><td>$-193</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td colspan="7">Corporate assets</td><td>1,596</td><td>1,571</td><td>1,315</td></tr><tr><td colspan="7">Total assets</td><td>$8,140</td><td>$9,175</td><td>$9,483</td></tr></table>
<table><tr><td></td><td colspan="3"> Property Additions-5</td><td colspan="3"> Depreciation and   Amortization-5</td></tr><tr><td></td><td> 2010</td><td> 2009</td><td> 2008</td><td> 2010</td><td> 2009</td><td> 2008</td></tr><tr><td>The Company’s operations by segment were:</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Cabinets and Related Products</td><td>$34</td><td>$30</td><td>$50</td><td>$112</td><td>$84</td><td>$70</td></tr><tr><td>Plumbing Products</td><td>65</td><td>47</td><td>72</td><td>63</td><td>70</td><td>72</td></tr><tr><td>Installation and Other Services</td><td>7</td><td>30</td><td>45</td><td>40</td><td>35</td><td>23</td></tr><tr><td>Decorative Architectural Products</td><td>9</td><td>7</td><td>14</td><td>18</td><td>18</td><td>18</td></tr><tr><td>Other Specialty Products</td><td>18</td><td>7</td><td>10</td><td>26</td><td>28</td><td>33</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>133</td><td>121</td><td>191</td><td>259</td><td>235</td><td>216</td></tr><tr><td>Unallocated amounts, principally related to corporate assets</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>20</td><td>17</td><td>16</td></tr><tr><td>Total</td><td>$137</td><td>$122</td><td>$193</td><td>$279</td><td>$252</td><td>$232</td></tr></table>
<table><tr><td></td><td colspan="3">(In Millions) Net Sales (1)</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>2017</td><td>2016</td><td>2015</td></tr><tr><td>Plumbing Products</td><td>$3,735</td><td>$3,526</td><td>$3,341</td></tr><tr><td>Decorative Architectural Products</td><td>2,205</td><td>2,092</td><td>2,020</td></tr><tr><td>Cabinetry Products</td><td>934</td><td>970</td><td>1,025</td></tr><tr><td>Windows and Other Specialty Products</td><td>770</td><td>769</td><td>756</td></tr><tr><td>Total</td><td>$7,644</td><td>$7,357</td><td>$7,142</td></tr></table>
<table><tr><td></td><td colspan="2">Year EndedDecember 31</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>2017</td><td>2016</td></tr><tr><td>Net sales, as reported</td><td>$7,644</td><td>$7,357</td></tr><tr><td>Acquisitions</td><td>-3</td><td>—</td></tr><tr><td>Divestitures</td><td>—</td><td>-44</td></tr><tr><td>Net sales, excluding acquisitions and divestitures</td><td>7,641</td><td>7,313</td></tr><tr><td>Currency translation</td><td>1</td><td>—</td></tr><tr><td>Net sales, excluding acquisitions, divestitures and the effect of currency translation</td><td>$7,642</td><td>$7,313</td></tr></table>

Question: What do all Operating (Loss) Profit(5)(6) sum up, excluding those negative ones in 2009 for The Company’s operations by segment were ?
Answer: 218