Fair Value Measurements

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

We account for certain assets and liabilities at fair value. We categorize each of our fair value measurements in one of the following three levels based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety:

Level 1- Inputs to the valuation methodology are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets.

Level 2- Observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities include:


a)	quoted prices for similar assets in active markets;


b)	quoted prices for identical or similar assets in inactive markets;


c)	inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset;


d)	inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.

If the asset has a specified (contractual) term, the Level 2 input must be observable for substantially the full term of the asset.

Level 3- Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable (i.e., supported by little or no market activity) and significant to the fair value measure.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value

Our fixed price diesel swaps contracts are Level 2 derivatives measured at fair value on a recurring basis. As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, immaterial amounts ($1 or less) were reflected in prepaid expenses and other assets, and accrued expenses and other liabilities in our condensed consolidated balance sheets, reflecting the fair values of the fixed price diesel swaps contracts. As discussed in note 6 to the condensed consolidated financial statements, we entered into the fixed price swap contracts on diesel purchases to mitigate the price risk associated with forecasted purchases of diesel. Fair value is determined based on observable market data. As of September 30, 2014, we have fixed price swap contracts that mature throughout 2014 and 2015 covering 5.3 million gallons of diesel which we will buy at the average contract price of $3.86 per gallon, while the average forward price for the hedged gallons was $3.65 per gallon as of September 30, 2014.

The fair value of the contingent cash consideration we expect to pay associated with the National Pump acquisition discussed in note 2 to our condensed consolidated financial statements was $81 as of September 30, 2014. The contingent consideration is recorded in accrued expenses and other liabilities in our condensed consolidated balance sheets, and is a Level 3 liability measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value was determined using a probability weighted discounted cash flow methodology. Key inputs to the valuation included: (i) discrete scenarios of potential payouts under the two earn-out arrangements discussed in note 2 to our condensed consolidated financial statements; (ii) probability weightings assigned to each of the scenarios for each of the two earn-out payments; and (iii) a rate of return with which to discount the probability weighted payouts to present value. The discrete payout scenarios were based on the low case, base case and high case forecasts of financial performance prepared by management in connection with the acquisition. The probability weighted payments were then discounted to present value using a discount rate of 11.5 percent based on a calculated risk adjusted rate for National Pump, resulting in fair values of $63 and $18 for the first and second earn out-payments, respectively. Changes to the inputs used in the valuation could result in material changes to fair value. As discussed in note 2 to our condensed consolidated financial statements, the fair value of the contingent cash consideration was $76 as of the acquisition date. Changes to the fair value of the contingent cash consideration are reflected in our condensed consolidated statements of income as “Merger related costs” which included $3 and $5 of such changes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying amounts reported in our condensed consolidated balance sheets for accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses and other liabilities approximate fair value due to the immediate to short-term maturity of these financial instruments. The fair values of our ABL facility, accounts receivable securitization facility and capital leases approximate their book values as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. The estimated fair values of our financial instruments as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 have been calculated based upon available market information, and are presented below by level in the fair value hierarchy:



	September 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
Level 1:
Senior and senior subordinated notes	$	6,064	$	6,348	$	5,381	$	5,848
Level 2:
4 percent Convertible Senior Notes (1)	31		32		136		149

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(1)

The fair value of the 4 percent Convertible Senior Notes is based on the market value of comparable notes. Consistent with the carrying amount, the fair value excludes the equity component of the notes. To exclude the equity component and calculate the fair value, we used an effective interest rate of 7.1 percent. As discussed below (see Item 3- Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk), the total cost to settle the notes based on the closing price of our common stock on September 30, 2014 would be $338.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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