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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The following table summarizes the basis used to measure certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis:

Basis of Fair Value Measurements
on a Recurring Basis
 
Significant Other Observable Inputs
 (Level 2)

 
Significant Other Observable Inputs
 (Level 2)

 
In millions
Sep 30,
2012

 
Dec 31,
2011

Assets at fair value:
 
 
 
    Debt securities (1)
$
5

 
$
3

Liabilities at fair value:
 
 
 
    Long-term debt (2)
$
590

 
$
655

(1)
Included in “Other investments” in the consolidated balance sheets.
(2)
See Note G for information on fair value adjustments to long-term debt included at cost in the consolidated balance sheets.

For assets and liabilities classified as Level 2 measurements, where the security is frequently traded in less active markets, fair value is based on the closing price at the end of the period; where the security is less frequently traded, fair value is based on the price a dealer would pay for the security or similar securities, adjusted for any terms specific to that asset or liability, or by using observable market data points of similar, more liquid securities to imply the price. Market inputs are obtained from well-established and recognized vendors of market data and subjected to tolerance/quality checks.

Assets that are measured using significant other observable inputs are primarily valued by reference to quoted prices of similar assets in active markets, adjusted for any terms specific to that asset. For all other assets for which observable inputs are used, fair value is derived through the use of fair value models, such as a discounted cash flow model or other standard pricing models. There were no transfers between Levels 1 and 2 in the nine months ended September 30, 2012, or the year ended December 31, 2011.