Our earnings and cash flows are subject to fluctuations due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. We selectively use derivative financial instruments including foreign currency forward contracts and interest rate swaps to manage our exposure to these risks.

The use of derivative financial instruments exposes the Company to credit risk, which relates to the risk of nonperformance by a counterparty to the derivative contracts. We manage our credit risk by entering into derivative contracts with only highly rated financial institutions and by using netting agreements.

The effective portion of derivative gains and losses are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income until the hedged transaction affects earnings upon settlement, at which time they are reclassified to cost of goods sold or net sales. If it is probable that an anticipated hedged transaction will not occur by the end of the originally specified time period, we reclassify the gains or losses related to that hedge from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income to other income (expense).

We assess hedge effectiveness qualitatively by verifying that the critical terms of the hedging instrument and the forecasted transaction continue to match, and that there have been no adverse developments that have increased the risk that the counterparty will default. No recognition of ineffectiveness was recorded in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2020.

We use forward contracts to mitigate currency risk related to a portion of our forecasted foreign currency revenues and costs. The currency forward contracts are designed as cash flow hedges and are recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value.

We continue to monitor the Company’s overall currency exposure and may elect to add cash flow hedges in the future. At March 31, 2020, we had a net unrealized loss of $2,076 in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, of which $1,483 is expected to be reclassified to income within the next 12 months. At March 31, 2019 we had a net unrealized gain of $746 in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income. The notional amount of foreign currency forward contracts outstanding was $30,745 at March 31, 2020.

We use interest rate swaps to convert a portion of our revolving credit facility’s outstanding balance from a variable rate of interest to a fixed rate. As of March 31, 2020, we have agreements to fix interest rates on $50,000 of long-term debt through February 2024. The difference to be paid or received under the terms of the swap agreements will be recognized as an adjustment to interest expense when settled.

These swaps are treated as cash flow hedges and consequently, the changes in fair value are recorded in other comprehensive (loss) income. The estimated net amount of the existing losses that are reported in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income that are expected to be reclassified into earnings within the next twelve months is approximately $405.

The location and fair values of derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2020, are shown in the following table:



	As of
	March 31,			December 31,
	2020			2019
Interest rate swaps reported in Other current assets	$	—		$	82
Interest rate swaps reported in Accrued liabilities	$	(523	)	$	—
Interest rate swaps reported in Other long-term obligations	$	(1,840	)	$	(78	)
Foreign currency hedges reported in Other current assets	$	—		$	580
Foreign currency hedges reported in Accrued liabilities	$	(2,733	)	$	—

The Company has elected to net its foreign currency derivative assets and liabilities in the balance sheet in accordance with ASC 210-20 (Balance Sheet, Offsetting). On a gross basis, there were foreign currency derivative assets of $235 and foreign currency derivative liabilities of $2,968 at March 31, 2020.



	Three Months Ended
	March 31,			March 31,
	2020			2019
Foreign Exchange Contracts:
Amounts reclassified from AOCI to earnings:
Cost of goods sold	$	248		$	42
Selling, general and administrative expense	(5		)	17
Total gain reclassified from AOCI to earnings	243			59
Loss recognized in other expense for hedge ineffectiveness	—			—
Total derivative gain on foreign exchange contracts recognized in earnings	$	243		$	59

Interest Rate Swaps:
Benefit recorded in Interest expense	$	38		$	156
Total gains on derivatives	$	281		$	215