Derivatives And Hedging Activities (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2018

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Notional Amount of Forward Contracts

The aggregate U.S. dollar notional amount of forward and option contracts entered for these purposes during the first three months of fiscal years 2019 and 2018 was as follows:

	Three Months Ended June 30,
(in millions of dollars)	2018		2017
Tobacco purchases	$	59.8	$	18.5
Processing costs	16.5		6.8
Total	$	76.3	$	25.3

Effect Of Derivative Financial Instruments On The Consolidated Statements Of Income

The table below outlines the effects of the Company’s use of derivative financial instruments on the consolidated statements of income for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

	Three Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands of dollars)	2018			2017
Cash Flow Hedges - Interest Rate Swap Agreements
Derivative
Effective Portion of Hedge
Gain (loss) recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	1,556		$	(1,512	)
Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings	$	291		$	(564	)
Location of gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings	Interest expense
Ineffective Portion of Hedge
Gain (loss) recognized in earnings	$	—		$	—
Location of gain (loss) recognized in earnings	Selling, general and administrative expenses
Hedged Item
Description of hedged item	Floating rate interest payments on term loan
Cash Flow Hedges - Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts
Derivative
Effective Portion of Hedge
Gain (loss) recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(3,031	)	$	(1,592	)
Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings	$	(25	)	$	(2	)
Location of gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings	Cost of goods sold
Ineffective Portion and Early De-designation of Hedges
Gain (loss) recognized in earnings	$	—		$	(3	)
Location of gain (loss) recognized in earnings	Selling, general and administrative expenses
Hedged Item
Description of hedged item	Forecast purchases of tobacco in Brazil
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedges - Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts
Gain (loss) recognized in earnings	$	(5,445	)	$	(563	)
Location of gain (loss) recognized in earnings	Selling, general and administrative expenses

Effect Of Derivative Financial Instruments On The Consolidated Balance Sheets

The table below outlines the effects of the Company’s derivative financial instruments on the consolidated balance sheets at June 30, 2018 and 2017, and March 31, 2018:

	Derivatives in a Fair Value Asset Position							Derivatives in a Fair Value Liability Position
	Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value as of						Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value as of
(in thousands of dollars)		June 30, 2018		June 30, 2017		March 31, 2018			June 30, 2018		June 30, 2017		March 31, 2018
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments
Interest rate swap agreements	Other non-current assets	$	9,527	$	1,201	$	8,262	Other long-term liabilities	$	—	$	—	$	—
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Other current assets	—		3		19		Accounts payable and accrued expenses	193		479		123
Total		$	9,527	$	1,204	$	8,281		$	193	$	479	$	123
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Other current assets	$	10	$	623	$	341	Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	1,298	$	468	$	269
Total		$	10	$	623	$	341		$	1,298	$	468	$	269