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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2022
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS [Abstract]  
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS Note 6: Derivative Instruments

During the normal course of operations, we are exposed to market risks including interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices. From time to time, we use derivative instruments to balance the cost and risk of such exposures. We do not use derivative instruments for trading or other speculative purposes.

In 2007, 2018 and 2020, we entered into interest rate locks of future debt issuances to hedge the risk of higher interest rates. These interest rate locks were designated as cash flow hedges. The gain/loss upon settlement of these cash flow hedges is deferred (recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI)) and amortized to interest expense over the term of the related debt.

This amortization was reflected in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income as follows:

Three Months Ended

Location on

March 31

in millions

Statement

2022

2021

Cash Flow Hedges

Interest

Loss reclassified from AOCI

expense

$        (0.5)

$        (0.5)

For the 12-month period ending March 31, 2023, we estimate that $2.1 million of the $22.1 million net of tax loss in AOCI will be reclassified to interest expense.