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Delaware | 61-0143150 |
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incorporation or organization) | Identification No.) |
850 Dixie Highway | |
Louisville, Kentucky | 40210 |
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Class A Common Stock ($.15 par value, voting) | 84,530,209 | |
Class B Common Stock ($.15 par value, nonvoting) | 115,518,459 |
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Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
January 31, | January 31, | ||||||||||||||
2015 | 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | ||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 1,093 | $ | 1,083 | $ | 3,149 | $ | 3,078 | |||||||
Excise taxes | 280 | 274 | 754 | 718 | |||||||||||
Cost of sales | 260 | 254 | 738 | 729 | |||||||||||
Gross profit | 553 | 555 | 1,657 | 1,631 | |||||||||||
Advertising expenses | 112 | 107 | 334 | 317 | |||||||||||
Selling, general, and administrative expenses | 163 | 167 | 512 | 507 | |||||||||||
Other expense (income), net | 6 | 3 | 16 | — | |||||||||||
Operating income | 272 | 278 | 795 | 807 | |||||||||||
Interest income | — | — | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
Interest expense | 6 | 12 | 21 | 34 | |||||||||||
Income before income taxes | 266 | 266 | 775 | 774 | |||||||||||
Income taxes | 80 | 76 | 232 | 229 | |||||||||||
Net income | $ | 186 | $ | 190 | $ | 543 | $ | 545 | |||||||
Earnings per share: | |||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.88 | $ | 0.94 | $ | 2.56 | $ | 2.67 | |||||||
Diluted | $ | 0.87 | $ | 0.94 | $ | 2.54 | $ | 2.65 | |||||||
Cash dividends per common share: | |||||||||||||||
Declared | $ | 0.630 | $ | 0.680 | $ | 1.210 | $ | 1.310 | |||||||
Paid | $ | 0.315 | $ | 0.340 | $ | 0.895 | $ | 0.970 |
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
January 31, | January 31, | ||||||||||||||
2015 | 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | ||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 186 | $ | 190 | $ | 543 | $ | 545 | |||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: | |||||||||||||||
Currency translation adjustments | (62 | ) | (30 | ) | (108 | ) | (58 | ) | |||||||
Cash flow hedge adjustments | 34 | 8 | 61 | 20 | |||||||||||
Postretirement benefits adjustments | 4 | 5 | 20 | 15 | |||||||||||
Net other comprehensive income (loss) | (24 | ) | (17 | ) | (27 | ) | (23 | ) | |||||||
Comprehensive income | $ | 162 | $ | 173 | $ | 516 | $ | 522 |
April 30, 2015 | January 31, 2016 | ||||||
Assets | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 370 | $ | 317 | |||
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $10 and $9 at April 30 and January 31, respectively | 583 | 630 | |||||
Inventories: | |||||||
Barreled whiskey | 571 | 634 | |||||
Finished goods | 200 | 203 | |||||
Work in process | 121 | 113 | |||||
Raw materials and supplies | 61 | 81 | |||||
Total inventories | 953 | 1,031 | |||||
Current deferred tax assets | 16 | 11 | |||||
Assets held for sale | — | 48 | |||||
Other current assets | 332 | 368 | |||||
Total current assets | 2,254 | 2,405 | |||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 586 | 621 | |||||
Goodwill | 607 | 589 | |||||
Other intangible assets | 611 | 582 | |||||
Deferred tax assets | 18 | 14 | |||||
Other assets | 112 | 122 | |||||
Total assets | $ | 4,188 | $ | 4,333 | |||
Liabilities | |||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 497 | $ | 498 | |||
Dividends payable | — | 68 | |||||
Accrued income taxes | 12 | 17 | |||||
Current deferred tax liabilities | 9 | 8 | |||||
Short-term borrowings | 190 | 509 | |||||
Current portion of long-term debt | 250 | — | |||||
Total current liabilities | 958 | 1,100 | |||||
Long-term debt | 743 | 1,229 | |||||
Deferred tax liabilities | 107 | 138 | |||||
Accrued pension and other postretirement benefits | 311 | 305 | |||||
Other liabilities | 164 | 144 | |||||
Total liabilities | 2,283 | 2,916 | |||||
Commitments and contingencies | |||||||
Stockholders’ Equity | |||||||
Common stock: | |||||||
Class A, voting (85,000,000 shares authorized; 85,000,000 shares issued) | 13 | 13 | |||||
Class B, nonvoting (400,000,000 shares authorized; 142,313,000 shares issued) | 21 | 21 | |||||
Additional paid-in capital | 99 | 114 | |||||
Retained earnings | 3,300 | 3,561 | |||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | (300 | ) | (323 | ) | |||
Treasury stock, at cost (18,613,000 and 26,160,000 shares at April 30 and January 31, respectively) | (1,228 | ) | (1,969 | ) | |||
Total stockholders’ equity | 1,905 | 1,417 | |||||
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 4,188 | $ | 4,333 |
Nine Months Ended | |||||||
January 31, | |||||||
2015 | 2016 | ||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | |||||||
Net income | $ | 543 | $ | 545 | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operations: | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 38 | 40 | |||||
Stock-based compensation expense | 9 | 12 | |||||
Deferred income taxes | (8 | ) | 12 | ||||
Changes in assets and liabilities | (207 | ) | (161 | ) | |||
Cash provided by operating activities | 375 | 448 | |||||
Cash flows from investing activities: | |||||||
Additions to property, plant, and equipment | (92 | ) | (88 | ) | |||
Acquisition of brand names and trademarks | (3 | ) | — | ||||
Computer software expenditures | (1 | ) | (2 | ) | |||
Cash used for investing activities | (96 | ) | (90 | ) | |||
Cash flows from financing activities: | |||||||
Net change in short-term borrowings | 1 | 319 | |||||
Repayment of long-term debt | — | (250 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from long-term debt | — | 490 | |||||
Debt issuance costs | — | (5 | ) | ||||
Net payments related to exercise of stock-based awards | (7 | ) | (8 | ) | |||
Excess tax benefits from stock-based awards | 18 | 15 | |||||
Acquisition of treasury stock | (271 | ) | (762 | ) | |||
Dividends paid | (190 | ) | (199 | ) | |||
Cash used for financing activities | (449 | ) | (400 | ) | |||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (17 | ) | (11 | ) | |||
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (187 | ) | (53 | ) | |||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 437 | 370 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 250 | $ | 317 |
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
January 31, | January 31, | ||||||||||||||
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts) | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | |||||||||||
Net income available to common stockholders | $ | 186 | $ | 190 | $ | 543 | $ | 545 | |||||||
Share data (in thousands): | |||||||||||||||
Basic average common shares outstanding | 211,126 | 201,182 | 212,189 | 204,242 | |||||||||||
Dilutive effect of stock-based awards | 1,480 | 1,208 | 1,512 | 1,334 | |||||||||||
Diluted average common shares outstanding | 212,606 | 202,390 | 213,701 | 205,576 | |||||||||||
Basic earnings per share | $ | 0.88 | $ | 0.94 | $ | 2.56 | $ | 2.67 | |||||||
Diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.87 | $ | 0.94 | $ | 2.54 | $ | 2.65 |
(Dollars in millions) | April 30, 2015 | January 31, 2016 | |||||
2.50% notes, due in fiscal 2016 | $ | 250 | $ | — | |||
1.00% notes, due in fiscal 2018 | 248 | 249 | |||||
2.25% notes, due in fiscal 2023 | 247 | 247 | |||||
3.75% notes, due in fiscal 2043 | 248 | 248 | |||||
4.50% notes, due in fiscal 2046 | — | 485 | |||||
993 | 1,229 | ||||||
Less current portion | 250 | — | |||||
$ | 743 | $ | 1,229 |
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
January 31, | January 31, | ||||||||||||||
(Dollars in millions) | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | |||||||||||
Pension Benefits: | |||||||||||||||
Service cost | $ | 5 | $ | 6 | $ | 16 | $ | 19 | |||||||
Interest cost | 8 | 9 | 25 | 26 | |||||||||||
Expected return on plan assets | (10 | ) | (10 | ) | (31 | ) | (30 | ) | |||||||
Amortization of: | |||||||||||||||
Prior service cost | — | — | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
Net actuarial loss | 6 | 7 | 17 | 21 | |||||||||||
Net cost | $ | 9 | $ | 12 | $ | 28 | $ | 37 | |||||||
Other Postretirement Benefits: | |||||||||||||||
Service cost | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 1 | $ | 1 | |||||||
Interest cost | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
Amortization of: | |||||||||||||||
Prior service cost | (1 | ) | (1 | ) | (1 | ) | (2 | ) | |||||||
Net actuarial loss | — | — | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
Net cost | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 3 | $ | 2 |
• | Level 1 – Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. |
• | Level 2 – Observable inputs other than those included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be derived from or corroborated by observable market data. |
• | Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. |
(Dollars in millions) | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||
April 30, 2015: | ||||||||||||||||
Assets: | ||||||||||||||||
Currency derivatives | $ | — | $ | 59 | $ | — | $ | 59 | ||||||||
Liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||
Currency derivatives | — | 18 | — | 18 | ||||||||||||
Short-term borrowings | — | 190 | — | 190 | ||||||||||||
Current portion of long-term debt | — | 253 | — | 253 | ||||||||||||
Long-term debt | — | 735 | — | 735 | ||||||||||||
January 31, 2016: | ||||||||||||||||
Assets: | ||||||||||||||||
Currency derivatives | — | 77 | — | 77 | ||||||||||||
Liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||
Currency derivatives | — | 1 | — | 1 | ||||||||||||
Short-term borrowings | — | 509 | — | 509 | ||||||||||||
Long-term debt | — | 1,256 | — | 1,256 |
April 30, 2015 | January 31, 2016 | ||||||||||||||
Carrying | Fair | Carrying | Fair | ||||||||||||
(Dollars in millions) | Amount | Value | Amount | Value | |||||||||||
Assets: | |||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 370 | $ | 370 | $ | 317 | $ | 317 | |||||||
Currency derivatives | 59 | 59 | 77 | 77 | |||||||||||
Liabilities: | |||||||||||||||
Currency derivatives | 18 | 18 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
Short-term borrowings | 190 | 190 | 509 | 509 | |||||||||||
Current portion of long-term debt | 250 | 253 | — | — | |||||||||||
Long-term debt | 743 | 735 | 1,229 | 1,256 |
Three Months Ended | ||||||||
January 31, | ||||||||
(Dollars in millions) | Classification | 2015 | 2016 | |||||
Currency derivatives designated as cash flow hedges: | ||||||||
Net gain (loss) recognized in AOCI | n/a | $ | 71 | $ | 29 | |||
Net gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income | Net sales | 16 | 17 | |||||
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: | ||||||||
Currency derivatives – net gain (loss) recognized in income | Net sales | 19 | 5 | |||||
Currency derivatives – net gain (loss) recognized in income | Other income | 11 | (2 | ) | ||||
Nine Months Ended | ||||||||
January 31, | ||||||||
(Dollars in millions) | Classification | 2015 | 2016 | |||||
Currency derivatives designated as cash flow hedges: | ||||||||
Net gain (loss) recognized in AOCI | n/a | $ | 118 | $ | 66 | |||
Net gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income | Net sales | 20 | 46 | |||||
Interest rate derivatives designated as cash flow hedges: | ||||||||
Net gain (loss) recognized in AOCI | n/a | — | 8 | |||||
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: | ||||||||
Currency derivatives – net gain (loss) recognized in income | Net sales | 31 | 9 | |||||
Currency derivatives – net gain (loss) recognized in income | Other income | 5 | 2 |
(Dollars in millions) | Classification | Fair value of derivatives in a gain position | Fair value of derivatives in a loss position | ||||||
April 30, 2015: | |||||||||
Designated as cash flow hedges: | |||||||||
Currency derivatives | Other current assets | $ | 42 | $ | (2 | ) | |||
Currency derivatives | Other assets | 20 | (3 | ) | |||||
Currency derivatives | Accrued expenses | — | (6 | ) | |||||
Currency derivatives | Other liabilities | — | (6 | ) | |||||
Not designated as hedges: | |||||||||
Currency derivatives | Other current assets | 3 | (1 | ) | |||||
Currency derivatives | Accrued expenses | 1 | (7 | ) | |||||
January 31, 2016: | |||||||||
Designated as cash flow hedges: | |||||||||
Currency derivatives | Other current assets | 52 | — | ||||||
Currency derivatives | Other assets | 24 | (1 | ) | |||||
Currency derivatives | Accrued expenses | — | (1 | ) | |||||
Not designated as hedges: | |||||||||
Currency derivatives | Other current assets | 5 | (3 | ) |
(Dollars in millions) | Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets (Liabilities) | Gross Amounts Offset in Balance Sheet | Net Amounts Presented in Balance Sheet | Gross Amounts Not Offset in Balance Sheet | Net Amounts | ||||||||||||||
April 30, 2015: | |||||||||||||||||||
Derivative assets | $ | 65 | $ | (6 | ) | $ | 59 | $ | — | $ | 59 | ||||||||
Derivative liabilities | (24 | ) | 6 | (18 | ) | — | (18 | ) | |||||||||||
January 31, 2016: | |||||||||||||||||||
Derivative assets | 81 | (4 | ) | 77 | (1 | ) | 76 | ||||||||||||
Derivative liabilities | (5 | ) | 4 | (1 | ) | 1 | — |
Currency Translation Adjustments | Cash Flow Hedge Adjustments | Postretirement Benefits Adjustments | Total AOCI | ||||||||||||
Balance at October 31, 2014 | $ | (40 | ) | $ | 23 | $ | (174 | ) | $ | (191 | ) | ||||
Net other comprehensive income (loss) | (62 | ) | 34 | 4 | (24 | ) | |||||||||
Balance at January 31, 2015 | $ | (102 | ) | $ | 57 | $ | (170 | ) | $ | (215 | ) | ||||
Balance at October 31, 2015 | $ | (136 | ) | $ | 40 | $ | (210 | ) | $ | (306 | ) | ||||
Net other comprehensive income (loss) | (30 | ) | 8 | 5 | (17 | ) | |||||||||
Balance at January 31, 2016 | $ | (166 | ) | $ | 48 | $ | (205 | ) | $ | (323 | ) |
Pre-Tax | Tax | Net | |||||||||
Three Months Ended January 31, 2015 | |||||||||||
Currency translation adjustments | $ | (65 | ) | $ | 3 | $ | (62 | ) | |||
Cash flow hedge adjustments: | |||||||||||
Net gain (loss) on hedging instruments | 71 | (28 | ) | 43 | |||||||
Reclassification to earnings1 | (16 | ) | 7 | (9 | ) | ||||||
Postretirement benefits adjustments: | |||||||||||
Net actuarial gain (loss) and prior service cost | — | — | — | ||||||||
Reclassification to earnings2 | 6 | (2 | ) | 4 | |||||||
Net other comprehensive income (loss) | $ | (4 | ) | $ | (20 | ) | $ | (24 | ) | ||
Three Months Ended January 31, 2016 | |||||||||||
Currency translation adjustments | $ | (30 | ) | $ | — | $ | (30 | ) | |||
Cash flow hedge adjustments: | |||||||||||
Net gain (loss) on hedging instruments | 29 | (11 | ) | 18 | |||||||
Reclassification to earnings1 | (17 | ) | 7 | (10 | ) | ||||||
Postretirement benefits adjustments: | |||||||||||
Net actuarial gain (loss) and prior service cost | — | — | — | ||||||||
Reclassification to earnings2 | 7 | (2 | ) | 5 | |||||||
Net other comprehensive income (loss) | $ | (11 | ) | $ | (6 | ) | $ | (17 | ) |
Currency Translation Adjustments | Cash Flow Hedge Adjustments | Postretirement Benefits Adjustments | Total AOCI | ||||||||||||
Balance at April 30, 2014 | $ | 6 | $ | (4 | ) | $ | (190 | ) | $ | (188 | ) | ||||
Net other comprehensive income (loss) | (108 | ) | 61 | 20 | (27 | ) | |||||||||
Balance at January 31, 2015 | $ | (102 | ) | $ | 57 | $ | (170 | ) | $ | (215 | ) | ||||
Balance at April 30, 2015 | $ | (108 | ) | $ | 28 | $ | (220 | ) | $ | (300 | ) | ||||
Net other comprehensive income (loss) | (58 | ) | 20 | 15 | (23 | ) | |||||||||
Balance at January 31, 2016 | $ | (166 | ) | $ | 48 | $ | (205 | ) | $ | (323 | ) |
Pre-Tax | Tax | Net | |||||||||
Nine Months Ended January 31, 2015 | |||||||||||
Currency translation adjustments | $ | (113 | ) | $ | 5 | $ | (108 | ) | |||
Cash flow hedge adjustments: | |||||||||||
Net gain (loss) on hedging instruments | 118 | (45 | ) | 73 | |||||||
Reclassification to earnings1 | (20 | ) | 8 | (12 | ) | ||||||
Postretirement benefits adjustments: | |||||||||||
Net actuarial gain (loss) and prior service cost | 14 | (5 | ) | 9 | |||||||
Reclassification to earnings2 | 18 | (7 | ) | 11 | |||||||
Net other comprehensive income (loss) | $ | 17 | $ | (44 | ) | $ | (27 | ) | |||
Nine Months Ended January 31, 2016 | |||||||||||
Currency translation adjustments | $ | (57 | ) | $ | (1 | ) | $ | (58 | ) | ||
Cash flow hedge adjustments: | |||||||||||
Net gain (loss) on hedging instruments | 74 | (26 | ) | 48 | |||||||
Reclassification to earnings1 | (46 | ) | 18 | (28 | ) | ||||||
Postretirement benefits adjustments: | |||||||||||
Net actuarial gain (loss) and prior service cost | — | — | — | ||||||||
Reclassification to earnings2 | 23 | (8 | ) | 15 | |||||||
Net other comprehensive income (loss) | $ | (6 | ) | $ | (17 | ) | $ | (23 | ) |
January 31, 2016 | ||||
(Dollars in millions) | ||||
Inventories | $ | 10 | ||
Goodwill | 16 | |||
Other intangible assets | 22 | |||
$ | 48 |
• | “Foreign exchange.” We calculate the percentage change in our income statement line items in accordance with GAAP and adjust to exclude the cost or benefit of currency fluctuations. Adjusting for foreign exchange allows us to understand our business on a constant dollar basis, as fluctuations in exchange rates can distort the underlying trend both positively and negatively. (In this report, “dollar” always means the U.S. dollar unless stated otherwise.) To eliminate the effect of foreign exchange fluctuations when comparing across periods, we translate current-period results at prior-period rates. |
• | “Estimated net change in distributor inventories.” This measure refers to the estimated net effect of changes in distributor inventories on changes in our measures. For each period being compared, we estimate the effect of distributor inventory changes on our results using depletion information provided to us by our distributors. We believe that this adjustment reduces the effect of varying levels of distributor inventories on changes in our measures and allows us to understand better our underlying results and trends. |
• | “Sale of Southern Comfort and Tuaca.” On January 14, 2016, we announced that we had reached an agreement to sell our Southern Comfort and Tuaca brands and related assets to Sazerac Company, Inc. The sale closed March 1, 2016 for approximately $542 million in cash (subject to a post-closing inventory adjustment), which we expect will result in an estimated one-time operating income gain of approximately $483 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016. This adjustment removes transaction-related costs for this sale from our results. We believe that this adjustment allows us to understand better our underlying results after the sale of these brands. |
• | Unfavorable global or regional economic conditions, and related low consumer confidence, high unemployment, weak credit or capital markets, budget deficits, burdensome government debt, austerity measures, higher interest rates, higher taxes, political instability, higher inflation, deflation, lower returns on pension assets, or lower discount rates for pension obligations |
• | Risks associated with being a U.S.-based company with global operations, including commercial, political, and financial risks; local labor policies and conditions; protectionist trade policies or economic or trade sanctions; compliance with local trade practices and other regulations, including anti-corruption laws; terrorism; and health pandemics |
• | Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, particularly a stronger U.S. dollar |
• | Changes in laws, regulations, or policies – especially those that affect the production, importation, marketing, labeling, pricing, distribution, sale, or consumption of our beverage alcohol products |
• | Tax rate changes (including excise, sales, VAT, tariffs, duties, corporate, individual income, dividends, capital gains) or changes in related reserves, changes in tax rules (for example, LIFO, foreign income deferral, U.S. manufacturing, and other deductions) or accounting standards, and the unpredictability and suddenness with which they can occur |
• | Dependence upon the continued growth of the Jack Daniel’s family of brands |
• | Changes in consumer preferences, consumption, or purchase patterns – particularly away from larger producers in favor of smaller distilleries or local producers, or away from brown spirits, our premium products, or spirits generally, and our ability to anticipate or react to them; bar, restaurant, travel, or other on-premise declines; shifts in demographic trends; or unfavorable consumer reaction to new products, line extensions, package changes, product reformulations, or other product innovation |
• | Decline in the social acceptability of beverage alcohol products in significant markets |
• | Production facility, aging warehouse, or supply chain disruption |
• | Imprecision in supply/demand forecasting |
• | Higher costs, lower quality, or unavailability of energy, water, raw materials, product ingredients, labor, or finished goods |
• | Route-to-consumer changes that affect the timing of our sales, temporarily disrupt the marketing or sale of our products, or result in higher implementation-related or fixed costs |
• | Inventory fluctuations in our products by distributors, wholesalers, or retailers |
• | Competitors’ consolidation or other competitive activities, such as pricing actions (including price reductions, promotions, discounting, couponing, or free goods), marketing, category expansion, product introductions, or entry or expansion in our geographic markets or distribution networks |
• | Risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions, business partnerships or investments – such as acquisition integration, or termination difficulties or costs, or impairment in recorded value |
• | Inadequate protection of our intellectual property rights |
• | Product recalls or other product liability claims; product counterfeiting, tampering, contamination, or product quality issues |
• | Significant legal disputes and proceedings; government investigations (particularly of industry or company business, trade or marketing practices) |
• | Failure or breach of key information technology systems |
• | Negative publicity related to our company, brands, marketing, personnel, operations, business performance, or prospects |
• | Failure to attract or retain key executive or employee talent |
• | Our status as a family “controlled company” under New York Stock Exchange rules |
Summary of Operating Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three months ended January 31, | Nine months ended January 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2016 | Reported Change | Underlying Change1 | 2015 | 2016 | Reported Change | Underlying Change1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 1,093 | $ | 1,083 | (1 | %) | 4 | % | $ | 3,149 | $ | 3,078 | (2 | %) | 5 | % | ||||||||||||
Excise taxes | 280 | 274 | (2 | %) | 8 | % | 754 | 718 | (5 | %) | 7 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Cost of sales | 260 | 254 | (2 | %) | — | % | 738 | 729 | (1 | %) | 4 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Gross profit | 553 | 555 | — | % | 4 | % | 1,657 | 1,631 | (2 | %) | 5 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Advertising | 112 | 107 | (4 | %) | 1 | % | 334 | 317 | (5 | %) | 1 | % | ||||||||||||||||
SG&A | 163 | 167 | 2 | % | 5 | % | 512 | 507 | (1 | %) | 4 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Operating income | $ | 272 | $ | 278 | 2 | % | 5 | % | $ | 795 | $ | 807 | 2 | % | 7 | % | ||||||||||||
Gross margin | 50.6 | % | 51.3 | % | 0.7pp | 52.6 | % | 53.0 | % | 0.4pp | ||||||||||||||||||
Operating margin | 24.9 | % | 25.7 | % | 0.8pp | 25.2 | % | 26.2 | % | 1.0pp | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net | $ | 6 | $ | 12 | 93 | % | $ | 20 | $ | 33 | 70 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Effective tax rate | 30.0 | % | 28.8 | % | (1.2)pp | 29.9 | % | 29.5 | % | (0.4)pp | ||||||||||||||||||
Diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.87 | $ | 0.94 | 7 | % | $ | 2.54 | $ | 2.65 | 4 | % |
Top 10 Markets1 - Fiscal 2016 Net Sales Growth by Geographic Area | |||||||||
Percentage change versus prior year period | |||||||||
Nine months ended January 31, 2016 | Net Sales2 | ||||||||
Geographic area | Reported | Foreign Exchange | Net Chg in Est. Distributor Inventories | Underlying * | |||||
United States | 5 | % | — | % | 2 | % | 7 | % | |
Europe | (4 | %) | 11 | % | (2 | %) | 5 | % | |
United Kingdom | 7 | % | 3 | % | — | % | 9 | % | |
Germany | (9 | %) | 10 | % | — | % | 1 | % | |
Poland | (14 | %) | 15 | % | — | % | — | % | |
France | 3 | % | 11 | % | — | % | 14 | % | |
Turkey | (6 | %) | 24 | % | — | % | 17 | % | |
Russia | (20 | %) | 40 | % | (30 | %) | (10 | %) | |
Rest of Europe | (8 | %) | 12 | % | (2 | %) | 2 | % | |
Australia | (13 | %) | 17 | % | — | % | 4 | % | |
Other | (11 | %) | 13 | % | 1 | % | 3 | % | |
Mexico | (11 | %) | 18 | % | — | % | 7 | % | |
Canada | (2 | %) | 13 | % | (5 | %) | 7 | % | |
Rest of Other | (12 | %) | 10 | % | 2 | % | — | % | |
Total | (2 | %) | 8 | % | — | % | 5 | % | |
* Totals may differ due to rounding |
• | United States. Underlying net sales growth was driven primarily by the Jack Daniel’s family of brands, led by higher volumes for JDTF and Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey (JDTW), the former of which was introduced nationally in late fiscal 2015. Continued double-digit volume growth of our American whiskey portfolio, led by Woodford Reserve, Gentleman Jack, and Old Forester, also contributed to the underlying net sales growth, while lower volumes for Southern Comfort and Canadian Mist partially offset these gains. |
• | Europe. Underlying net sales grew in nearly all markets, most notably in the United Kingdom, France, and Turkey. These gains were partially offset by declines in Russia, which remains challenged by the economic environment resulting in lower consumer demand. Reported net sales were hurt across Europe by foreign exchange as the dollar strengthened against most currencies compared with the prior-year period. |
◦ | In the United Kingdom, underlying net sales growth was driven by higher volumes of the Jack Daniel’s family of brands, primarily in the off-premises channel, driven by strong consumer demand. |
◦ | In France, underlying net sales growth was driven by higher volumes of JDTW and Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey (JDTH), as the Jack Daniel’s family of brands continued to gain market share in the world’s third largest whiskey market. |
◦ | In Turkey, underlying net sales growth was driven by higher volumes and beneficial customer mix for JDTW. |
◦ | In Germany, underlying net sales growth was led by volume gains for JDTH, Southern Comfort, and Woodford Reserve, and improved price/mix for JDTW, partially offset by volumetric declines in JD RTDs. Year-to-date results slowed in the third quarter, as Germany cycled against strong results in the prior-year third quarter due to timing of customer purchases ahead of price increases. |
◦ | In Poland, underlying net sales were flat as higher volumes of JDTW, and to a lesser extent, JDTH and Finlandia were offset by the absence in volume for a lower-margin brand that we have discontinued in fiscal 2016. |
◦ | In Russia, underlying net sales declines were driven primarily by lower volumes for Finlandia. We believe that these declines in the market are driven by challenging economic conditions and consumer trends toward local products. |
• | Australia. Underlying net sales growth was driven by volumetric gains of JD RTDs and JDTW. Continued volume declines for Southern Comfort and a decline in agency brand volumes partially offset the gains. After a slow first quarter, underlying net sales have grown in the subsequent two quarters. |
• | Other. Underlying net sales growth was led by Mexico, Brazil, and Africa, which all increased due to volumetric gains. Decreased volume in travel retail and southeast Asia partially offset the overall growth in this grouping. |
Major Brands Worldwide Results | ||||||||||||
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Nine months ended January 31, 2016 | Volumes | Net Sales1 | ||||||||||
Brand family / brand | 9L Depletions | Reported | Foreign Exchange | Net Chg in Est. Distributor Inventories | Underlying * | |||||||
Jack Daniel’s Family | 5 | % | (1 | %) | 7 | % | — | % | 7 | % | ||
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey | 2 | % | (3 | %) | 7 | % | — | % | 4 | % | ||
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey | 10 | % | 2 | % | 6 | % | 2 | % | 11 | % | ||
Other Jack Daniel’s whiskey brands2 | 45 | % | 25 | % | 6 | % | 6 | % | 38 | % | ||
Jack Daniel’s RTDs/RTP3 | 4 | % | (9 | %) | 12 | % | — | % | 4 | % | ||
New Mix RTDs | 17 | % | 4 | % | 21 | % | — | % | 25 | % | ||
Finlandia | (13 | %) | (17 | %) | 14 | % | (2 | %) | (5 | %) | ||
Southern Comfort | (7 | %) | (10 | %) | 3 | % | 1 | % | (6 | %) | ||
Canadian Mist | (11 | %) | (11 | %) | — | % | 1 | % | (10 | %) | ||
El Jimador | (5 | %) | (7 | %) | 10 | % | 2 | % | 4 | % | ||
Woodford Reserve | 27 | % | 30 | % | 2 | % | (3 | %) | 29 | % | ||
Herradura | 6 | % | — | % | 12 | % | — | % | 12 | % | ||
* Totals may differ due to rounding |
• | Jack Daniel’s family of brands grew underlying net sales 7% (reported declined 1%) and was the most significant contributor to our underlying net sales growth. Reported net sales were hurt by foreign exchange due to the strengthening of the dollar. The following are details about the underlying performance of the Jack Daniel’s family of brands: |
◦ | JDTW had broad-based underlying net sales growth led by the United States, the United Kingdom, Turkey, Brazil, France, Mexico, and Australia. These increases were partially offset by declines in many emerging markets, particularly southeast Asia, and travel retail. |
◦ | JDTH grew underlying net sales due to volumetric growth in Brazil, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, and the Czech Republic. These gains were partially offset by declines in the United States where takeaway trends have weakened due to increased competition. |
◦ | Among our Other Jack Daniel’s whiskey brands, the most significant contributor to underlying net sales growth was JDTF, launched nationally in the United States at the end of fiscal 2015 and rolled out in a few international test markets in fiscal 2016, most notably, the United Kingdom. JDTF delivered about 30% of the underlying net sales growth in the Jack Daniel’s family of brands for the nine months ended January 31, 2016. |
◦ | Jack Daniel’s RTDs/RTP overall volumes increased driven by gains in JD RTDs in Australia and the United Kingdom, partially offset by declines in Jack Daniel’s Winter Jack in the United States and the United Kingdom. |
• | Woodford Reserve led the growth of our super- and ultra-premium American whiskeys with underlying net sales increasing 29% (reported 30%). Most of this growth came from the United States, where the brand continued its volumetric growth and on-premise trends remained strong. International growth was led by the United Kingdom. |
• | Underlying net sales for New Mix RTDs increased 25% (reported 4%) driven by low trade inventories at the beginning of fiscal 2016, as well as higher consumer demand. |
• | Underlying net sales of Herradura increased 12% (reported was flat) driven primarily by improved price/mix and increased volumes in the brand’s largest markets, Mexico and the United States. |
• | Underlying net sales for Finlandia decreased 5% (reported declined 17%) driven predominately by lower volumes in travel retail, Russia, and most European markets. In Poland, the brand’s largest market, Finlandia grew modestly compared to last year but continued to suffer from generally weak consumer demand for premium vodkas in this competitive marketplace. In addition, Finlandia RTDs were discontinued in Mexico. |
• | Underlying net sales for Southern Comfort declined 6% (reported declined 10%). Net sales declined in all three of Southern Comfort’s top markets—the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. These declines were offset slightly by gains in the brand’s next two largest markets, Germany and South Africa. In the United States, the brand continued to be affected negatively by competitive pressure from other flavored whiskey competitors and continued weakness in the on-premise channel. In January 2016, we reached an agreement to sell our Southern Comfort brand and related assets to Sazerac Company, Inc. The sale closed March 1, 2016. |
NET SALES | |||||||||
Percentage change versus the prior year period ended January 31 | 3 Months | 9 Months | |||||||
Change in reported net sales | (1 | %) | (2 | %) | |||||
Foreign exchange | 6 | % | 8 | % | |||||
Estimated net change in distributor inventories | (1 | %) | — | % | |||||
Change in underlying net sales* | 4 | % | 5 | % | |||||
Change in underlying net sales attributed to:* | |||||||||
Volume | (2 | %) | 1 | % | |||||
Net price/mix | 6 | % | 4 | % | |||||
* Totals may differ due to rounding |
• | Net price/mix driven by: |
◦ | Growth of higher priced brands’ share of the total mix, led by JDTW, Woodford Reserve, and JDTF; |
◦ | Higher pricing for our tequila brands in Mexico; and |
◦ | Declines of Finlandia in Russia and certain travel retail markets where the relative price is lower. |
• | Net price/mix driven by: |
◦ | JDTW higher share of total mix, led by the United Kingdom; |
◦ | Higher pricing for our tequila brands in Mexico; |
◦ | Growth of higher priced brands, such as JDTF and Woodford Reserve; |
◦ | Higher prices for our used barrels driven by higher demand and tight supply; and |
◦ | Declines of Finlandia in Russia and certain travel retail markets where the relative price is lower. |
• | Volume driven by: |
◦ | JDTF, following its nationwide launch in the United States in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015; |
◦ | JDTW, led by increases in the United States and the United Kingdom; and |
◦ | JDTH, led by gains in Europe, particularly in France. |
COST OF SALES | |||||||||
Percentage change versus the prior year period ended January 31 | 3 Months | 9 Months | |||||||
Change in reported cost of sales | (2 | %) | (1 | %) | |||||
Foreign exchange | 3 | % | 6 | % | |||||
Estimated net change in distributor inventories | — | % | — | % | |||||
Change in underlying cost of sales* | — | % | 4 | % | |||||
Change in underlying cost of sales attributed to:* | |||||||||
Volume | (2 | %) | 1 | % | |||||
Cost/mix | 2 | % | 4 | % | |||||
* Totals may differ due to rounding |
GROSS PROFIT | |||||||||
Percentage change versus the prior year period ended January 31 | 3 Months | 9 Months | |||||||
Change in reported gross profit | — | % | (2 | %) | |||||
Foreign exchange | 6 | % | 7 | % | |||||
Estimated net change in distributor inventories | (2 | %) | — | % | |||||
Change in underlying gross profit* | 4 | % | 5 | % | |||||
* Totals may differ due to rounding |
ADVERTISING EXPENSES | |||||||||
Percentage change versus the prior year period ended January 31 | 3 Months | 9 Months | |||||||
Change in reported advertising | (4 | %) | (5 | %) | |||||
Foreign exchange | 5 | % | 6 | % | |||||
Change in underlying advertising* | 1 | % | 1 | % | |||||
* Totals may differ due to rounding |
SELLING, GENERAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE (SG&A) EXPENSES | |||||||||
Percentage change versus the prior year period ended January 31 | 3 Months | 9 Months | |||||||
Change in reported SG&A | 2 | % | (1 | %) | |||||
Sale of Southern Comfort and Tuaca | (2 | %) | (1 | %) | |||||
Foreign exchange | 4 | % | 5 | % | |||||
Change in underlying SG&A* | 5 | % | 4 | % | |||||
* Totals may differ due to rounding |
OPERATING INCOME | |||||||||
Percentage change versus the prior year period ended January 31 | 3 Months | 9 Months | |||||||
Change in reported operating income | 2 | % | 2 | % | |||||
Sale of Southern Comfort and Tuaca | 1 | % | — | % | |||||
Foreign exchange | 6 | % | 5 | % | |||||
Estimated net change in distributor inventories | (4 | %) | — | % | |||||
Change in underlying operating income* | 5 | % | 7 | % | |||||
* Totals may differ due to rounding |
Shares Purchased | Average Price Per Share, Including Brokerage Commissions | Total Cost of Shares | ||||||||||||||||
Period | Class A | Class B | Class A | Class B | (Millions) | |||||||||||||
October 15, 2014 – October 31, 2014 | 350 | 2,200 | $ | 87.63 | $ | 87.99 | $ | — | ||||||||||
November 1, 2014 – January 31, 2015 | 15,585 | 735,058 | $ | 87.99 | $ | 88.10 | $ | 66 | ||||||||||
February 1, 2015 – April 30, 2015 | 26,507 | 2,096,918 | $ | 91.22 | $ | 90.28 | $ | 192 | ||||||||||
May 1, 2015 – July 31, 2015 | 21,041 | 2,364,195 | $ | 95.43 | $ | 95.22 | $ | 227 | ||||||||||
August 1, 2015 – October 31, 2015 | — | 5,173,346 | $ | — | $ | 98.36 | $ | 509 | ||||||||||
November 1, 2015 – January 31, 2016 | — | 238,848 | $ | — | $ | 93.21 | $ | 22 | ||||||||||
63,483 | 10,610,565 | $ | 91.80 | $ | 95.23 | $ | 1,016 |
Period | Total Number of Shares Purchased | Average Price Paid per Share | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs | Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased under the Plans or Programs | ||||||
November 1, 2015 – November 30, 2015 | — | $ | — | — | $ | 255,900,000 | ||||
December 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015 | — | $ | — | — | $ | 255,900,000 | ||||
January 1, 2016 – January 31, 2016 | 238,848 | $ | 93.21 | 238,848 | $ | 1,233,700,000 | ||||
Total | 238,848 | $ | 93.21 | 238,848 |
31.1 | CEO Certification pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
31.2 | CFO Certification pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
32 | CEO and CFO Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (not considered to be filed). | |
101 | The following materials from Brown-Forman Corporation's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended January 31, 2016, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (a) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, (b) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (c) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (d) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (e) Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. |
BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION | |||
(Registrant) | |||
Date: | March 2, 2016 | By: | /s/ Jane C. Morreau |
Jane C. Morreau | |||
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |||
(On behalf of the Registrant and as Principal Financial Officer) |
1. | I have reviewed this Quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Brown-Forman Corporation; |
2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; |
3. | Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; |
4. | The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: |
a) | Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; |
b) | Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; |
c) | Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and |
d) | Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and |
5. | The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): |
a) | All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and |
b) | Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting. |
Dated: | March 2, 2016 | By: | /s/ Paul C. Varga |
Paul C. Varga | |||
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Company |
1. | I have reviewed this Quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Brown-Forman Corporation; |
2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; |
3. | Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; |
4. | The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: |
a) | Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; |
b) | Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; |
c) | Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and |
d) | Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and |
5. | The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): |
a) | All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and |
b) | Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting. |
Dated: | March 2, 2016 | By: | /s/ Jane C. Morreau |
Jane C. Morreau | |||
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
(1) | The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and |
(2) | The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. |
Dated: | March 2, 2016 | ||
By: | /s/ Paul C. Varga | ||
Paul C. Varga | |||
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Company | |||
By: | /s/ Jane C. Morreau | ||
Jane C. Morreau | |||
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Document and Entity Information - shares |
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Entity Registrant Name | BROWN FORMAN CORP | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000014693 | |
Document Type | 10-Q | |
Document Period End Date | Jan. 31, 2016 | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2016 | |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q3 | |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --04-30 | |
Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | |
Common stock, Class A, voting [Member] | ||
Document Information [Line Items] | ||
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 84,530,209 | |
Common stock, Class B, nonvoting [Member] | ||
Document Information [Line Items] | ||
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 115,518,459 |
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Income Statement [Abstract] | ||||
Net sales | $ 1,083 | $ 1,093 | $ 3,078 | $ 3,149 |
Excise taxes | 274 | 280 | 718 | 754 |
Cost of sales | 254 | 260 | 729 | 738 |
Gross profit | 555 | 553 | 1,631 | 1,657 |
Advertising expenses | 107 | 112 | 317 | 334 |
Selling, general, and administrative expenses | 167 | 163 | 507 | 512 |
Other expense (income), net | 3 | 6 | 0 | 16 |
Operating income | 278 | 272 | 807 | 795 |
Interest income | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Interest expense | 12 | 6 | 34 | 21 |
Income before income taxes | 266 | 266 | 774 | 775 |
Income taxes | 76 | 80 | 229 | 232 |
Net income | $ 190 | $ 186 | $ 545 | $ 543 |
Earnings per share: | ||||
Basic (dollars per share) | $ 0.94 | $ 0.88 | $ 2.67 | $ 2.56 |
Diluted (dollars per share) | 0.94 | 0.87 | 2.65 | 2.54 |
Cash dividends per common share: | ||||
Declared (dollars per share) | 0.680 | 0.630 | 1.310 | 1.210 |
Paid (dollars per share) | $ 0.340 | $ 0.315 | $ 0.970 | $ 0.895 |
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Jan. 31, 2015 |
Jan. 31, 2016 |
Jan. 31, 2015 |
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Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | ||||
Net income | $ 190 | $ 186 | $ 545 | $ 543 |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: | ||||
Currency translation adjustments | (30) | (62) | (58) | (108) |
Cash flow hedge adjustments | 8 | 34 | 20 | 61 |
Postretirement benefits adjustments | 5 | 4 | 15 | 20 |
Net other comprehensive income (loss) | (17) | (24) | (23) | (27) |
Comprehensive income | $ 173 | $ 162 | $ 522 | $ 516 |
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Allowance for doubtful accounts | $ 9 | $ 10 |
Treasury stock, shares | 26,160,000 | 18,613,000 |
Common stock, Class A, voting [Member] | ||
Common stock, shares authorized | 85,000,000 | 85,000,000 |
Common stock, shares issued | 85,000,000 | 85,000,000 |
Common stock, Class B, nonvoting [Member] | ||
Common stock, shares authorized | 400,000,000 | 400,000,000 |
Common stock, shares issued | 142,313,000 | 142,313,000 |
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements |
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Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements We prepared the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for interim financial information. In accordance with those rules and regulations, we condensed or omitted certain information and disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). We suggest that you read these condensed financial statements together with the financial statements and footnotes included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2015 (the 2015 Form 10-K). In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements include all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair statement of our financial results for the periods covered by this report. We prepared the accompanying financial statements on a basis that is substantially consistent with the accounting principles applied in our 2015 Form 10-K, although during the first quarter of fiscal 2016 we adopted new guidance for the presentation of debt issuance costs. Under the new guidance, debt issuance costs are presented as a direct deduction from the debt liability rather than as an asset. In adopting the new guidance, we retrospectively adjusted our balance sheet as of April 30, 2015. As a result, the carrying amounts of other assets (noncurrent) and long-term debt have decreased by $5 million from the amounts previously reported as of that date. In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued new guidance on the recognition of revenue from contracts with customers. As issued, the new guidance would have become effective for us beginning fiscal 2018. However, the FASB has since deferred the effective date until our fiscal 2019, though permitting voluntary adoption as of the original effective date. The FASB has also proposed further amendments to the new guidance. We are currently evaluating the potential impact of the new guidance and the proposed amendments on our financial statements. In November 2015, the FASB issued new guidance that will require all deferred tax assets and liabilities to be classified as noncurrent on our balance sheet. The new guidance will become effective for us beginning fiscal 2018, although we may voluntarily adopt the new guidance prior to that fiscal year. We have not yet determined the period in which we will adopt the new guidance. On February 25, 2016, the FASB issued new guidance on accounting for leases. The new guidance will become effective for us beginning fiscal 2020, although voluntary adoption during an earlier period will be permitted. We are currently evaluating the potential impact of the new guidance on our financial statements. |
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Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Inventories | Inventories We use the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method to determine the cost of most of our inventories. If the LIFO method had not been used, inventories at current cost would have been $234 million higher than reported as of April 30, 2015, and $248 million higher than reported as of January 31, 2016. Changes in the LIFO valuation reserve for interim periods are based on a proportionate allocation of the estimated change for the entire fiscal year. |
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Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Income Taxes | Income Taxes Our consolidated interim effective tax rate is based upon our expected annual operating income, statutory tax rates, and income tax laws in the various jurisdictions in which we operate. Significant or unusual items, including adjustments to accruals for tax uncertainties, are recognized in the quarter in which the related event occurs. The effective tax rate of 29.5% for the nine months ended January 31, 2016, is based on an expected tax rate of 29.6% on ordinary income for the full fiscal year, as adjusted for the recognition of a net tax benefit related to discrete items arising during the period and interest on previously provided tax contingencies. Our expected tax rate includes current fiscal year additions for existing tax contingency items. |
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Earnings Per Share | Earnings Per Share We calculate basic earnings per share by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share further includes the dilutive effect of stock-based compensation awards, including stock options, stock-settled stock appreciation rights, restricted stock units, deferred stock units, and shares of restricted stock. We calculate that dilutive effect using the “treasury stock method” (as defined by GAAP). The following table presents information concerning basic and diluted earnings per share:
We excluded common stock-based awards for approximately 359,000 shares and 375,000 shares from the calculation of diluted earnings per share for the three months ended January 31, 2015 and 2016, respectively. We excluded common stock-based awards for approximately 363,000 shares and 478,000 shares from the calculation of diluted earnings per share for the nine months ended January 31, 2015 and 2016, respectively. We excluded those awards because they were not dilutive for those periods under the treasury stock method. |
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Commitments and Contingencies | Commitments and Contingencies We operate in a litigious environment, and we are sued in the normal course of business. Sometimes plaintiffs seek substantial damages. Significant judgment is required in predicting the outcome of these suits and claims, many of which take years to adjudicate. We accrue estimated costs for a contingency when we believe that a loss is probable and we can make a reasonable estimate of the loss, and then adjust the accrual as appropriate to reflect changes in facts and circumstances. We do not believe it is reasonably possible that these loss contingencies, individually or in the aggregate, would have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, or liquidity. No material accrued loss contingencies are recorded as of January 31, 2016. We have guaranteed the repayment by a third-party importer of its obligation under a bank credit facility that it uses in connection with its importation of our products in Russia. If the importer were to default on that obligation, which we believe is unlikely, our maximum possible exposure under the existing terms of the guaranty would be approximately $19 million (subject to changes in foreign currency exchange rates). Both the fair value and carrying amount of the guaranty are insignificant. As of January 31, 2016, our actual exposure under the guaranty of the importer's obligation is approximately $8 million. We also have accounts receivable from that importer of approximately $19 million at January 31, 2016, which we expect to collect in full. Based on the financial support we provide to the importer, we believe it meets the definition of a variable interest entity. However, because we do not control this entity, it is not included in our consolidated financial statements. |
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Debt | Debt Our long-term debt (net of unamortized discount and issuance costs) consisted of:
We issued senior, unsecured notes with an aggregate principal amount of $500 million in June 2015. Interest on the notes will accrue at a rate of 4.50% and be paid semi-annually. As of January 31, 2016, the carrying amount of the notes was $485 million ($500 million principal, less discounts of $10 million and issuance costs of $5 million). The notes are due on July 15, 2045. We repaid our $250 million of 2.50% notes on their maturity date of January 15, 2016. As of April 30, 2015, our short-term borrowings of $190 million included $183 million of commercial paper, with an average interest rate of 0.17% and a remaining maturity of 13 days. As of January 31, 2016, our short-term borrowings of $509 million included $506 million of commercial paper, with an average interest rate of 0.61% and a remaining maturity of 37 days. |
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Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits | Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits The following table shows the components of the pension and other postretirement benefit cost recognized for our U.S. benefit plans during the periods covered by this report. Information about similar international plans is not presented due to immateriality.
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Fair Value Measurements | Fair Value Measurements Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. We categorize the fair values of assets and liabilities into three levels based upon the assumptions (inputs) used to determine those values. Level 1 provides the most reliable measure of fair value, while Level 3 generally requires significant management judgment. The three levels are:
The following table summarizes the assets and liabilities measured or disclosed at fair value on a recurring basis:
We determine the fair values of our currency derivatives (forward contracts) using standard valuation models. The significant inputs used in these models, which are readily available in public markets or can be derived from observable market transactions, include the applicable exchange rates, forward rates, and discount rates. The discount rates are based on the historical U.S. Treasury rates. The fair value of short-term borrowings approximates their carrying amount. We determine the fair value of long-term debt primarily based on the prices at which similar debt has recently traded in the market and also considering the overall market conditions on the date of valuation. We measure some assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. That is, we do not measure them at fair value on an ongoing basis, but we do adjust them to fair value in some circumstances (for example, when we determine that an asset is impaired). No material nonrecurring fair value measurements were required during the periods presented in these financial statements. |
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments | Fair Value of Financial Instruments The fair value of cash, cash equivalents, and short-term borrowings approximate the carrying amounts due to the short maturities of these instruments. We determine the fair value of derivative financial instruments and long-term debt as discussed in Note 8. Below is a comparison of the fair values and carrying amounts of these instruments:
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Derivative Financial Instruments | Derivative Financial Instruments Our multinational business exposes us to global market risks, including the effect of fluctuations in currency exchange rates, commodity prices, and interest rates. We use derivatives to help manage financial exposures that occur in the normal course of business. We formally document the purpose of each derivative contract, which includes linking the contract to the financial exposure it is designed to mitigate. We do not hold or issue derivatives for trading or speculative purposes. We use currency derivative contracts to limit our exposure to the currency exchange risk that we cannot mitigate internally by using netting strategies. We designate most of these contracts as cash flow hedges of forecasted transactions (expected to occur within three years). We record all changes in the fair value of cash flow hedges (except any ineffective portion) in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) until the underlying hedged transaction occurs, at which time we reclassify that amount into earnings. We assess the effectiveness of these hedges based on changes in forward exchange rates. The ineffective portion of the changes in fair value of our hedges (recognized immediately in earnings) during the periods presented in this report was not material. We do not designate some of our currency derivatives as hedges because we use them to at least partially offset the immediate earnings impact of changes in foreign exchange rates on existing assets or liabilities. We immediately recognize the change in fair value of these contracts in earnings. We had outstanding currency derivatives, related primarily to our euro, British pound, and Australian dollar exposures, with notional amounts totaling $1,212 million at April 30, 2015 and $1,274 million at January 31, 2016. We use forward purchase contracts with suppliers to protect against corn price volatility. We expect to physically take delivery of the corn underlying each contract and use it for production over a reasonable period of time. Accordingly, we account for these contracts as normal purchases rather than derivative instruments. During May 2015, we entered into interest rate derivative contracts (U.S. treasury lock agreements) to manage the interest rate risk related to the anticipated issuance of fixed-rate senior, unsecured notes. We designated the contracts as cash flow hedges of the future interest payments associated with the anticipated notes. Upon issuance of the notes in June 2015 (see Note 6), we settled the contracts for a gain of $8 million. The entire gain was recorded to AOCI and will be amortized as a reduction of interest expense over the life of the notes. The following table presents the pre-tax impact that changes in the fair value of our derivative instruments had on AOCI and earnings during the periods covered by this report:
We expect to reclassify $45 million of deferred net gains recorded in AOCI as of January 31, 2016, to earnings during the next 12 months. This reclassification would offset the anticipated earnings impact of the underlying hedged exposures. The actual amounts that we ultimately reclassify to earnings will depend on the exchange rates in effect when the underlying hedged transactions occur. As of January 31, 2016, the maximum term of our outstanding derivative contracts was 36 months. The following table presents the fair values of our derivative instruments as of April 30, 2015 and January 31, 2016.
The fair values reflected in the above table are presented on a gross basis. However, as discussed further below, the fair values of those instruments that are subject to net settlement agreements are presented in our balance sheets on a net basis. In our statement of cash flows, we classify cash flows related to cash flow hedges in the same category as the cash flows from the hedged items. Credit risk. We are exposed to credit-related losses if the counterparties to our derivative contracts default. This credit risk is limited to the fair value of the contracts. To manage this risk, we contract only with major financial institutions that have earned investment-grade credit ratings and with whom we have standard International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) agreements that allow for net settlement of the derivative contracts. Also, we have established counterparty credit guidelines that are regularly monitored and that provide for reports to senior management according to prescribed guidelines, and we monetize contracts when we believe it is warranted. Because of these safeguards, we believe we have no derivative positions that warrant credit valuation adjustments. Some of our derivative instruments require us to maintain a specific level of creditworthiness, which we have maintained. If our creditworthiness were to fall below that level, then the counterparties to our derivative instruments could request immediate payment or collateralization for derivative instruments in net liability positions. The aggregate fair value of all derivatives with creditworthiness requirements that were in a net liability position was $18 million at April 30, 2015 and $0 at January 31, 2016. Offsetting. As noted above, our derivative contracts are governed by ISDA agreements that allow for net settlement of derivative contracts with the same counterparty. It is our policy to present the fair values of current derivatives (i.e., those with a remaining term of 12 months or less) with the same counterparty on a net basis in the balance sheet. Similarly, we present the fair values of noncurrent derivatives with the same counterparty on a net basis. Current derivatives are not netted with noncurrent derivatives in the balance sheet. The following table summarizes the gross and net amounts of our derivative contracts.
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income The following table summarizes the changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI), net of tax, during the three months ended January 31, 2015 and 2016:
The following table presents the components of net other comprehensive income (loss) during the three months ended January 31, 2015 and 2016:
1Pre-tax amount is classified as net sales in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. 2Pre-tax amount is a component of pension and other postretirement benefit expense (as shown in Note 7, except for amounts related to non-U.S. benefit plans about which information is not presented in Note 7 due to immateriality). The following table summarizes the changes in each component of AOCI, net of tax, during the nine months ended January 31, 2015 and 2016:
The following table presents the components of net other comprehensive income (loss) during the nine months ended January 31, 2015 and 2016:
1Pre-tax amount is classified as net sales in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. 2Pre-tax amount is a component of pension and other postretirement benefit expense (as shown in Note 7, except for amounts related to non-U.S. benefit plans about which information is not presented in Note 7 due to immateriality). |
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Dividends Payable | Dividends Payable On January 28, 2016, our Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.34 per share on our Class A and Class B common stock. Stockholders of record on March 9, 2016, will receive the cash dividend on April 1, 2016. |
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Assets Held for Sale [Text Block] | Assets Held for Sale / Subsequent Event During the quarter ended January 31, 2016, we reached an agreement to sell our Southern Comfort and Tuaca brands to Sazerac Company, Inc. The total book value of the related business assets as of January 31, 2016, was $48 million, and consisted of the following:
The total book value is presented as assets held for sale in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of January 31, 2016. On March 1, 2016, we completed the sale to Sazerac Company, Inc. for approximately $542 million in cash (subject to a post-closing inventory adjustment). As a result of the sale, we expect to record a one-time operating income gain of approximately $483 million during the quarter ending April 30, 2016. |
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Classification of Cash Flows Related to Cash Flow Hedges [Policy Text Block] | In our statement of cash flows, we classify cash flows related to cash flow hedges in the same category as the cash flows from the hedged items. |
Derivatives, Offsetting Fair Value Amounts, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Offsetting. As noted above, our derivative contracts are governed by ISDA agreements that allow for net settlement of derivative contracts with the same counterparty. It is our policy to present the fair values of current derivatives (i.e., those with a remaining term of 12 months or less) with the same counterparty on a net basis in the balance sheet. Similarly, we present the fair values of noncurrent derivatives with the same counterparty on a net basis. Current derivatives are not netted with noncurrent derivatives in the balance sheet |
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Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments | Our long-term debt (net of unamortized discount and issuance costs) consisted of:
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Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table Text Block] | The following table shows the components of the pension and other postretirement benefit cost recognized for our U.S. benefit plans during the periods covered by this report. Information about similar international plans is not presented due to immateriality.
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Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] | The following table summarizes the assets and liabilities measured or disclosed at fair value on a recurring basis:
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Comparison of the fair values and carrying amounts of financial instrument | The fair value of cash, cash equivalents, and short-term borrowings approximate the carrying amounts due to the short maturities of these instruments. We determine the fair value of derivative financial instruments and long-term debt as discussed in Note 8. Below is a comparison of the fair values and carrying amounts of these instruments:
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Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block] | The following table presents the pre-tax impact that changes in the fair value of our derivative instruments had on AOCI and earnings during the periods covered by this report:
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Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block] | The following table presents the fair values of our derivative instruments as of April 30, 2015 and January 31, 2016.
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Offsetting Derivative Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block] | The following table summarizes the gross and net amounts of our derivative contracts.
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Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] | The following table summarizes the changes in each component of AOCI, net of tax, during the nine months ended January 31, 2015 and 2016:
The following table summarizes the changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI), net of tax, during the three months ended January 31, 2015 and 2016:
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Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] | The following table presents the components of net other comprehensive income (loss) during the three months ended January 31, 2015 and 2016:
1Pre-tax amount is classified as net sales in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. 2Pre-tax amount is a component of pension and other postretirement benefit expense (as shown in Note 7, except for amounts related to non-U.S. benefit plans about which information is not presented in Note 7 due to immateriality). The following table presents the components of net other comprehensive income (loss) during the nine months ended January 31, 2015 and 2016:
1Pre-tax amount is classified as net sales in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. 2Pre-tax amount is a component of pension and other postretirement benefit expense (as shown in Note 7, except for amounts related to non-U.S. benefit plans about which information is not presented in Note 7 due to immateriality). |
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Assets Held for Sale [Table Text Block] | During the quarter ended January 31, 2016, we reached an agreement to sell our Southern Comfort and Tuaca brands to Sazerac Company, Inc. The total book value of the related business assets as of January 31, 2016, was $48 million, and consisted of the following:
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Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Details) $ in Millions |
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Accounting Standards Update 2015-03 [Member] | |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | |
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Cumulative Effect of Change on Equity or Net Assets | $ 5 |
Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Inventories (Textual) [Abstract] | ||
Excess of current costs over stated LIFO value | $ 248 | $ 234 |
Income Taxes (Details) |
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Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract] | |
Effective tax rate | 29.50% |
Expected tax rate | 29.60% |
Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions |
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Basic and diluted earnings per share | ||||
Net income available to common stockholders | $ 190 | $ 186 | $ 545 | $ 543 |
Share data (in thousands): | ||||
Basic average common shares outstanding | 201,182 | 211,126 | 204,242 | 212,189 |
Dilutive effect of stock-based awards | 1,208 | 1,480 | 1,334 | 1,512 |
Diluted average common shares outstanding | 202,390 | 212,606 | 205,576 | 213,701 |
Basic earnings per share (dollars per share) | $ 0.94 | $ 0.88 | $ 2.67 | $ 2.56 |
Diluted earnings per share (dollars per share) | $ 0.94 | $ 0.87 | $ 2.65 | $ 2.54 |
Earnings Per Share (Details Textual) - shares shares in Thousands |
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Earnings Per Share (Textual) [Abstract] | ||||
Common stock-based awards excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share | 375 | 359 | 478 | 363 |
Guarantee (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Concentration Risk [Line Items] | ||
Accounts receivable | $ 630 | $ 583 |
Credit Concentration Risk [Member] | ||
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | ||
Guaranty exposure, maximum | 19 | |
Guaranty exposure, current | 8 | |
Accounts receivable | $ 19 |
Debt Short-term borrowings (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Short-term Debt [Abstract] | ||
Short-term borrowings | $ 509 | $ 190 |
Commercial Paper | $ 506 | $ 183 |
Commercial Paper Borrowings, Weighted Average Interest Rate | 0.61% | 0.17% |
Commercial Paper Borrowings, Average Remaining Maturity | 37 days | 13 days |
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Pension Benefits [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items] | ||||
Service cost | $ 6 | $ 5 | $ 19 | $ 16 |
Interest cost | 9 | 8 | 26 | 25 |
Expected return on plan assets | (10) | (10) | (30) | (31) |
Amortization of: | ||||
Prior service cost | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Net actuarial loss | 7 | 6 | 21 | 17 |
Net cost | 12 | 9 | 37 | 28 |
Other Postretirement Benefits [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items] | ||||
Service cost | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Interest cost | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Amortization of: | ||||
Prior service cost | (1) | (1) | (2) | (1) |
Net actuarial loss | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Net cost | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 2 | $ 3 |
Derivative Financial Instruments (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | |||
Derivative, Notional Amount | $ 1,274 | $ 1,212 | |
Derivative Financial Instruments (Textual) [Abstract] | |||
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months | $ 45 | ||
Maximum term of outstanding derivative contracts | 36 months | ||
Aggregate fair value of derivatives with creditworthiness requirements that were in a net liability position | $ 0 | $ 18 | |
Treasury Lock [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | |||
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | |||
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net | $ 8 | $ 0 |
Derivative Financial Instruments Offsetting Derivative Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Offsetting Assets and Liabilities [Line Items] | ||
Gross Amount of Derivative Assets | $ 81 | $ 65 |
Gross Amount of Derivative Liabilities Offset Against Derivative Assets in Balance Sheet | (4) | (6) |
Net Amount of Derivative Assets Presented in Balance Sheet | 77 | 59 |
Gross Amount of Derivative Liabilities Not Offset Against Derivative Assets in Balance Sheet | (1) | 0 |
Net Amount of Derivative Assets | 76 | 59 |
Gross Amount of Derivative Liabilities | (5) | (24) |
Gross Amount of Derivative Assets Offset Against Derivative Liabilities in Balance Sheet | 4 | 6 |
Net Amount of Derivative Liabilities Presented in Balance Sheet | 1 | 18 |
Gross Amount of Derivative Assets Not Offset Against Derivative Liabilities in Balance Sheet | 1 | 0 |
Net Amount of Derivative Liabilities | $ 0 | $ 18 |
Dividends Payable (Details Textual) |
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Dividends Payable (Textual) [Abstract] | |
Cash dividend | $ 0.34 |
Assets Held for Sale (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | ||||
Assets Held for Sale, Assets, Current | $ 48 | $ 0 | ||
Disposal Group, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member] | ||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | ||||
Assets Held for Sale, Inventory, Current | 10 | |||
Assets Held for Sale, Goodwill, Current | 16 | |||
Assets Held for Sale, Intangible Assets, Current | 22 | |||
Assets Held for Sale, Assets, Current | $ 48 | |||
Subsequent Event [Member] | ||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | ||||
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal | $ 483 | |||
Subsequent Event [Member] | Disposal Group, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member] | ||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | ||||
Disposal Group, Consideration | $ 542 |
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