. for affiliates we do not control but over which we have significant influence on financial and operat- ing policies , usually evidenced by a direct ownership interest from 20% ( 20 % ) to 50% ( 50 % ) , the investment is accounted for using the equity method . we consolidate the operating results of pullmantur and its wholly-owned subsidiary , cdf croisi e8res de france , on a two-month lag to allow for more timely preparation of our con- solidated financial statements