Note 12. Derivative Instruments

12 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Derivative Instruments [Abstract]

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure

Derivative Instruments

Foreign Exchange Contracts:

We operate internationally and are therefore exposed to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations in the normal course of our business. Our primary means of managing this exposure is to utilize natural hedges, such as aligning currencies used in the supply chain with the sale currency. To the extent natural hedging techniques do not fully offset currency risk, we use derivative instruments with the objective of reducing the residual exposure to certain foreign currency rate movements. Factors considered in the decision to hedge an underlying market exposure include the materiality of the risk, the volatility of the market, the duration of the hedge, the degree to which the underlying exposure is committed to, and the availability, effectiveness, and cost of derivative instruments. Derivative instruments are only utilized for risk management purposes and are not used for speculative or trading purposes.

We use forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges to protect against foreign currency exchange rate risks inherent in forecasted transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Foreign exchange contracts are also used to hedge against foreign currency exchange rate risks related to intercompany balances denominated in currencies other than the functional currencies. As of June 30, 2015, we had outstanding foreign exchange contracts to hedge currencies against the U.S. dollar in the aggregate notional amount of $33.5 million and to hedge currencies against the Euro in the aggregate notional amount of 52.2 million Euro. The notional amounts are indicators of the volume of derivative activities but may not be indicators of the potential gain or loss on the derivatives.

In limited cases due to unexpected changes in forecasted transactions, cash flow hedges may cease to meet the criteria to be designated as cash flow hedges. Depending on the type of exposure hedged, we may either purchase a derivative contract in the opposite position of the undesignated hedge or may retain the hedge until it matures if the hedge continues to provide an adequate offset in earnings against the currency revaluation impact of foreign currency denominated liabilities.

The fair value of outstanding derivative instruments is recognized on the balance sheet as a derivative asset or liability. When derivatives are settled with the counterparty, the derivative asset or liability is relieved and cash flow is impacted for the net settlement. For derivative instruments that meet the criteria of hedging instruments under FASB guidance, the effective portions of the gain or loss on the derivative instrument are initially recorded net of related tax effect in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), a component of Share Owners’ Equity, and are subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period or periods during which the hedged transaction is recognized in earnings. The ineffective portion of the derivative gain or loss is reported in the Non-operating income or expense line item on the Consolidated Statements of Income immediately. The gain or loss associated with derivative instruments that are not designated as hedging instruments or that cease to meet the criteria for hedging under FASB guidance is also reported in the Non-operating income or expense line item on the Consolidated Statements of Income immediately.

Based on fair values as of June 30, 2015, we estimate that approximately $0.4 million of pre-tax derivative loss deferred in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) will be reclassified into earnings, along with the earnings effects of related forecasted transactions, within the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016. Losses on foreign exchange contracts are generally offset by gains in operating costs in the income statement when the underlying hedged transaction is recognized in earnings. Because gains or losses on foreign exchange contracts fluctuate partially based on currency spot rates, the future effect on earnings of the cash flow hedges alone is not determinable, but in conjunction with the underlying hedged transactions, the result is expected to be a decline in currency risk. The maximum length of time we had hedged our exposure to the variability in future cash flows was 12 months as of both June 30, 2015 and June 30, 2014.

See Note 11 - Fair Value of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding the fair value of derivative assets and liabilities and Note 17 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the amount and changes in derivative gains and losses deferred in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss).

Information on the location and amounts of derivative fair values in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and derivative gains and losses in the Consolidated Statements of Income are presented below.  

Fair Values of Derivative Instruments on the Consolidated Balance Sheets
	Asset Derivatives					Liability Derivatives
		Fair Value As of					Fair Value As of
(Amounts in Thousands)	Balance Sheet Location	June 30 2015		June 30 2014		Balance Sheet Location	June 30 2015		June 30 2014
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	1,255	$	599	Accrued expenses	$	2,143	$	241
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,749		201		Accrued expenses	175		458
Total derivatives		$	3,004	$	800		$	2,318	$	699

The Effect of Derivative Instruments on Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	June 30
(Amounts in Thousands)	2015		2014		2013
Amount of Pre-Tax Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (OCI) on Derivatives (Effective Portion):
Foreign exchange contracts	$	3,806	$	73	$	1,206

The Effect of Derivative Instruments on Consolidated Statements of Income
(Amounts in Thousands)		Fiscal Year Ended June 30
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships	Location of Gain or (Loss)	2015			2014			2013
Amount of Pre-Tax Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion):
Foreign exchange contracts	Cost of Sales	$	1,310		$	(1,024	)	$	2,212
Foreign exchange contracts	Non-operating income (expense)	2,998			(163		)	(73		)
Total		$	4,308		$	(1,187	)	$	2,139
Amount of Pre-Tax Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Ineffective Portion):
Foreign exchange contracts	Non-operating income (expense)	$	(1	)	$	—		$	(3	)
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Amount of Pre-Tax Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives:
Foreign exchange contracts	Non-operating income (expense)	$	1,734		$	(487	)	$	(322	)
Total Derivative Pre-Tax Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income		$	6,041		$	(1,674	)	$	1,814