Financial Instruments, Risk Management and Fair Value Measurements | Financial Instruments, Risk Management and Fair Value Measurements Our financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, other current assets, certain receivables classified as other long-term assets, accounts payable, and amounts included in investments and accruals meeting the definition of financial instruments. The carrying value of these financial instruments approximates their fair value. Our other financial instruments include the following: Financial Instrument Valuation Method Foreign exchange forward contracts Estimated amounts that would be received or paid to terminate the contracts at the reporting date based on current market prices for applicable currencies. Commodity forward contracts Estimated amounts that would be received or paid to terminate the contracts at the reporting date based on quoted market prices for applicable commodities. Debt Our estimates and information obtained from independent third parties using market data, such as bid/ask spreads for the last business day of the reporting period. The estimated fair value of the financial instruments in the above table have been determined using standard pricing models which take into account the present value of expected future cash flows discounted to the balance sheet date. These standard pricing models utilize inputs derived from or corroborated by observable market data such as interest rate yield curves and currency and commodity spot and forward rates. In addition, we test a subset of our valuations against valuations received from the transaction's counterparty to validate the accuracy of our standard pricing models. Accordingly, the estimates presented may not be indicative of the amounts that we would realize in a market exchange at settlement date and do not represent potential gains or losses on these agreements. The estimated fair values of foreign exchange forward contracts and commodity forward contracts are included in the tables within this Note. The estimated fair value of debt is $4,010.1 million and $3,988.2 million and the carrying amount is $4,070.0 million and $3,957.6 million as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. We enter into various financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk as part of the normal course of business. These off-balance sheet instruments include financial guarantees and contractual commitments to extend financial guarantees under letters of credit, and other assistance to customers. See Note 18 for more information. Decisions to extend financial guarantees to customers and the amount of collateral required under these guarantees are based on our evaluation of creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. Use of Derivative Financial Instruments to Manage Risk We mitigate certain financial exposures, including currency risk, commodity purchase exposures and interest rate risk, through a program of risk management that includes the use of derivative financial instruments. We enter into derivative contracts, including forward contracts and purchased options, to reduce the effects of fluctuating currency exchange rates, interest rates, and commodity prices. A detailed description of these risks including a discussion on the concentration of credit risk is provided in Note 19 to our consolidated financial statements on our 2023 Form 10-K. We formally document all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as the risk management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. This process includes relating derivatives that are designated as fair value or cash flow hedges to specific assets and liabilities on the balance sheet or to specific firm commitments or forecasted transactions. We also assess, both at the inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis, whether each derivative is highly effective in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flows of the hedged item. If we determine that a derivative is not highly effective as a hedge, or if a derivative ceases to be a highly effective hedge, we discontinue hedge accounting with respect to that derivative prospectively. Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Cash Flow Hedges We recognize all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. On the date the derivative instrument is entered into, we generally designate the derivative as a hedge of the variability of cash flows to be received or paid related to a forecasted transaction (cash flow hedge). We record in accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated as and meet all the required criteria for a cash flow hedge. We then reclassify these amounts into earnings as the underlying hedged item affects earnings. In contrast, we immediately record in earnings changes in the fair value of derivatives that are not designated as cash flow hedges. As of September 30, 2024, we had open foreign currency forward contracts in AOCI in a net after tax gain position of $1.4 million designated as cash flow hedges of underlying forecasted sales and purchases. Current open contracts hedge forecasted transactions until December 31, 2025. At September 30, 2024, we had open forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges with various expiration dates to buy, sell or exchange foreign currencies with a U.S. dollar equivalent of approximately $747.6 million. At September 30, 2024, we had no outstanding interest rate swap contracts. In prior periods, we settled on various interest rate swap agreements related to several debt issuances and recorded gains (losses) in other comprehensive income, which are being amortized over the various terms of those debt instruments. As of September 30, 2024, there was a remaining net after-tax loss of $27.5 million in AOCI related to these settlements. As of September 30, 2024, we had no open commodity contracts in AOCI designated as cash flow hedges of underlying forecasted purchases. At September 30, 2024, we had no mmBTUs (millions of British Thermal Units) in aggregate notional volume of outstanding natural gas commodity forward contracts to hedge forecasted purchases. Approximately $2.2 million of the net gains after-tax, representing open foreign currency exchange will be realized in earnings during the twelve months ending September 30, 2025 if spot rates in the future are consistent with forward rates as of September 30, 2024. The actual effect on earnings will be dependent on the actual spot rates when the forecasted transactions occur. Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments We hold certain forward contracts that have not been designated as cash flow hedging instruments for accounting purposes. Contracts used to hedge the exposure to foreign currency fluctuations associated with certain monetary assets and liabilities are not designated as cash flow hedging instruments, and changes in the fair value of these items are recorded in earnings. We had open forward contracts not designated as cash flow hedging instruments for accounting purposes with various expiration dates to buy, sell or exchange foreign currencies with a U.S. dollar equivalent of approximately $2,371.9 million at September 30, 2024. Fair Value of Derivative Instruments The following tables provide the gross fair value and net balance sheet presentation of our derivative instruments. September 30, 2024 Gross Amount of Derivatives (in Millions) Designated as Cash Flow Hedges Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Total Gross Amounts Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet (3) Net Amounts Foreign exchange contracts $ 10.3 $ 10.8 $ 21.1 $ (14.2) $ 6.9 Total derivative assets (1) $ 10.3 $ 10.8 $ 21.1 $ (14.2) $ 6.9 Foreign exchange contracts $ (7.7) $ (13.0) $ (20.7) $ 14.2 $ (6.5) Total derivative liabilities (2) $ (7.7) $ (13.0) $ (20.7) $ 14.2 $ (6.5) Net derivative assets (liabilities) $ 2.6 $ (2.2) $ 0.4 $ — $ 0.4 December 31, 2023 Gross Amount of Derivatives (in Millions) Designated as Cash Flow Hedges Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Total Gross Amounts Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet (3) Net Amounts Foreign exchange contracts $ 2.7 $ 3.0 $ 5.7 $ (5.5) $ 0.2 Total derivative assets (1) $ 2.7 $ 3.0 $ 5.7 $ (5.5) $ 0.2 Foreign exchange contracts $ (9.7) $ (7.4) $ (17.1) $ 5.5 $ (11.6) Total derivative liabilities (2) $ (9.7) $ (7.4) $ (17.1) $ 5.5 $ (11.6) Net derivative assets (liabilities) $ (7.0) $ (4.4) $ (11.4) $ — $ (11.4) ______________ (1) Net balance is included in "Prepaid and other current assets" in the consolidated balance sheets. (2) Net balance is included in "Accrued and other liabilities" in the consolidated balance sheets. (3) Represents net derivatives positions subject to master netting arrangements. The tables below summarize the gains or losses related to our cash flow hedges and derivatives not designated as hedging instruments. Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships Contracts Foreign Exchange Interest rate Total Three Months Ended September 30, (in Millions) 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 Unrealized hedging gains (losses) and other, net of tax $ (10.2) $ 21.6 $ — $ — $ (10.2) $ 21.6 Reclassification of deferred hedging (gains) losses, net of tax (1) 5.1 22.2 0.4 0.4 5.5 22.6 Total derivative instrument impact on comprehensive income, net of tax $ (5.1) $ 43.8 $ 0.4 $ 0.4 $ (4.7) $ 44.2 Contracts Foreign Exchange Interest rate Total Nine Months Ended September 30, (in Millions) 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 Unrealized hedging gains (losses) and other, net of tax $ 10.9 $ (54.8) $ — $ (0.4) $ 10.9 $ (55.2) Reclassification of deferred hedging (gains) losses, net of tax (1) 5.5 42.7 1.1 1.7 6.6 44.4 Total derivative instrument impact on comprehensive income, net of tax $ 16.4 $ (12.1) $ 1.1 $ 1.3 $ 17.5 $ (10.8) ______________ (1) See Note 13 for classification of amounts within the consolidated statements of income (loss). Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Amount of Pre-tax Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives (1) Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, (in Millions) 2024 2023 2024 2023 Foreign exchange contracts $ 4.5 $ (18.8) $ (8.5) $ (36.7) Total $ 4.5 $ (18.8) $ (8.5) $ (36.7) ______________ (1) Amounts in the columns represent the gain or loss on the derivative instrument offset by the gain or loss on the hedged item. These amounts are included in " Costs of sales and services Selling, general, and administrative expenses Fair Value Measurements Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Market participants are defined as buyers or sellers in the principle or most advantageous market for the asset or liability that are independent of the reporting entity, knowledgeable and able and willing to transact for the asset or liability. Fair Value Hierarchy We have categorized our assets and liabilities that are recorded at fair value, based on the priority of the inputs to the valuation technique, into a three-level fair value hierarchy. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). If the inputs used to measure the assets and liabilities fall within different levels of the hierarchy, the categorization is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement of the instrument. Recurring Fair Value Measurements The following tables present our fair value hierarchy for those assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis in the consolidated balance sheets. During the periods presented there were no transfers between fair value hierarchy levels. (in Millions) September 30, 2024 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets Significant Other Observable Inputs Significant Unobservable Inputs Assets Derivatives – Foreign exchange (1) $ 6.9 $ — $ 6.9 $ — Derivatives – Interest rate (1) — — — — Other (2) (3) 59.5 24.1 — 35.4 Total assets $ 66.4 $ 24.1 $ 6.9 $ 35.4 Liabilities Derivatives – Foreign exchange (1) $ 6.5 $ — $ 6.5 $ — Derivatives – Interest rate (1) — — — — Other (2) 26.8 26.8 — — Total liabilities $ 33.3 $ 26.8 $ 6.5 $ — (in Millions) December 31, 2023 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets Significant Other Observable Inputs Significant Unobservable Inputs Assets Derivatives – Foreign exchange (1) $ 0.2 $ — $ 0.2 $ — Derivatives - Interest Rate (1) — — — — Other (2) (3) 47.1 23.8 — 23.3 Total assets $ 47.3 $ 23.8 $ 0.2 $ 23.3 Liabilities Derivatives – Foreign exchange (1) $ 11.6 $ — $ 11.6 $ — Derivatives – Interest rate (1) — — — — Other (2) 24.4 24.4 — — Total liabilities $ 36.0 $ 24.4 $ 11.6 $ — ____________________ (1) See the Fair Value of Derivative Instruments table within this Note for classification on the consolidated balance sheets. (2) Consists of a deferred compensation arrangement, through which we hold various investment securities, recognized on our balance sheets. Both the asset and liability are recorded at fair value. Asset amounts are included in "Other assets including long-term receivables, net" in the consolidated balance sheets. Liability amounts are included in "Other long-term liabilities" in the consolidated balance sheets. (3) FMC maintains a beneficial interest in a trade receivables securitization fund. The fair value of the beneficial interest is determined by calculating the expected amount of cash to be received on the fund’s outstanding credit notes. As part of this evaluation, we rely on unobservable inputs, including estimating the anticipated credit losses. We consider historical information, current conditions and other reasonable factors as part of this assessment. The amount is included in "Other assets including long-term receivables, net" in the consolidated balance sheets. Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements There were no nonrecurring fair value measurements in the consolidated balance sheets during the periods presented. |