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DERIVATIVES

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DERIVATIVES
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 28, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
DERIVATIVES
NOTE 12. DERIVATIVES
 
We are exposed to financial risk resulting from volatility in foreign exchange rates, commodity prices and interest rates. This risk is closely monitored and managed through the use of financial derivative instruments including foreign currency forward contracts, commodity zero-cost collars and interest rate swaps.  These instruments, as further described below, are accounted for as cash flow or fair value hedges or as economic hedges not designated as hedges for accounting purposes. Financial derivatives are used expressly for hedging purposes and under no circumstances are they used for speculative purposes.  When material, we adjust the estimated fair value of our derivative contracts for counter-party or our credit risk.  None of our derivative instruments are subject to collateral requirements.  Substantially all of our derivative contracts are subject to master netting arrangements which provide us with the option to settle certain contracts on a net basis when they settle on the same day with the same currency.  In addition, these arrangements provide for a net settlement of all contracts with a given counterparty in the event that the arrangement is terminated due to the occurrence of default or a termination event.
 
Commodity Price Risk

During the second quarter of 2014, we chose to de-designate and unwind all of our cash flow hedges for platinum and palladium. As of the de-designation date, we had an unrealized net gain of $2 million in "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" (AOCL) that will be reclassified to income during the next year as the related purchases are made. See Note 11, "COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES" for additional information on new platinum and palladium purchase committments.

Interest Rate Risk
We are exposed to market risk from fluctuations in interest rates.  We manage our exposure to interest rate fluctuations through the use of interest rate swaps.  The objective of the swaps is to more effectively balance our borrowing costs and interest rate risk.
In February 2014, we settled our November 2005 interest rate swap which previously converted our $250 million debt issue, due in 2028, from a fixed rate to a floating rate based on a LIBOR spread. We are amortizing the $52 million gain realized upon settlement over the remaining 14-year term of related debt.
Also, in February 2014, we entered into a series of interest rate swaps to effectively convert our September 2013, $500 million debt issue, due in 2023, from a fixed rate of 3.65 percent to a floating rate equal to the one-month LIBOR plus a spread. The terms of the swaps mirror those of the debt, with interest paid semi-annually. The swaps were designated, and will be accounted for, as fair value hedges under GAAP. The gain or loss on these derivative instruments, as well as the offsetting gain or loss on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk, are recognized in current income as “Interest expense.” The net swap settlements that accrue each period are also reported in interest expense.
The following table summarizes these gains and losses for the three and nine month periods presented below:
 
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
In millions
 
September 28, 2014
 
September 29, 2013
 
September 28, 2014
 
September 29, 2013
Income Statement
Classification
 
Gain/(Loss) on
Swaps
 
Gain/(Loss) on
Borrowings
 
Gain/(Loss) on
Swaps
 
Gain/(Loss) on
Borrowings
 
Gain/(Loss) on
Swaps
 
Gain/(Loss) on
Borrowings
 
Gain/(Loss) on
Swaps
 
Gain/(Loss) on
Borrowings
Interest expense(1)
 
$
—

 
$
2

 
$
(6
)
 
$
6

 
$
8

 
$
(5
)
 
$
(34
)
 
$
34

(1)The difference between the gain/(loss) on swaps and borrowings represents hedge ineffectiveness.  

 Cash Flow Hedging
The following table summarizes the effect on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for derivative instruments classified as cash flow hedges for the three and nine month periods presented below:
In millions(1)
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships
 
September 28, 2014
 
September 29, 2013
 
September 28, 2014
 
September 29, 2013
Gain/(loss) reclassified from AOCL into income - Net sales(2)
 
$
1

 
$
(2
)
 
$
6

 
$
(4
)
Gain/(loss) reclassified from AOCL into income - Cost of sales(3)
 
1

 
(2
)
 
(2
)
 
1

Total
 
$
2

 
$
(4
)
 
$
4

 
$
(3
)
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(1)The table does not include amounts related to ineffectiveness or the effective portion of gain (loss) recognized in AOCL as they were not material for the periods presented.
(2)Includes foreign currency forward contracts.
(3)Includes commodity swap contracts.

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
The following table summarizes the effect on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for derivative instruments not classified as cash flow hedges for the three and nine month periods presented below:
In millions
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
 
September 28, 2014
 
September 29, 2013
 
September 28, 2014
 
September 29, 2013
Gain/(loss) recognized in income - Cost of sales(1)
 
$
1

 
$
(1
)
 
$
(2
)
 
$
(2
)
Gain/(loss) recognized in income - Other income (expense), net(2)
 
(12
)
 
19

 
(5
)
 
(3
)
Total
 
$
(11
)
 
$
18

 
$
(7
)
 
$
(5
)
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(1) Includes foreign currency forward contracts and commodity zero-cost collars.
(2) Includes foreign currency forward contracts.

Fair Value Amount and Location of Derivative Instruments
The following table summarizes the location and fair value of interest rate swap contracts, foreign currency forward contracts, commodity swap contracts and commodity zero-cost collars on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets:
 
 
Derivatives Designated
as Hedging Instruments
 
Derivatives Not Designated
as Hedging Instruments
In millions
 
September 28, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
September 28, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Notional amount(1)
 
$
603

 
$
425

 
$
747

 
$
547

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative assets recorded in:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
—

 
5

 
—

 
6

Other assets
 
5

 
49

 
—

 
—

Total derivative assets(2)
 
$
5

 
$
54

 
$
—

 
$
6

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative liabilities recorded in:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other accrued expenses
 
2

 
5

 
1

 
5

Total derivative liabilities(2)
 
$
2

 
$
5

 
$
1

 
$
5

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(1)Commodity zero-cost collars are not designated as hedging instruments and had a notional quantity of 4,578 and 5,421 metric tons of copper at September 28, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. These instruments are not included in the notional amounts above as they were subject to a USD denominated cap and floor; however, they are included in the total asset and liability balances as appropriate. The average cap and floor at September 28, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were $7,265 and $6,619 and $7,639 and $6,978, respectively.
(2)Estimates of the fair value of all derivative assets and liabilities above are derived from Level 2 inputs, which are estimated primarily using actively quoted prices for similar instruments from brokers and observable inputs, including market transactions and third-party pricing services. We do not currently have any Level 3 input measures and there were no transfers into or out of Level 2 or 3 during the first nine months of 2014 and 2013.

We have elected to present our derivative contracts on a gross basis in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.  Had we chosen to present on a net basis, we would have derivatives in a net asset position of $4 million and $53 million and derivatives in a net liability position of $2 million and $3 million at September 28, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.