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Fair Value Measurements
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Fair Value Measurements

10. Fair Value Measurements

The fair values of our financial instruments are based on published sources for pricing when possible. We rely on valuation models only when no other method is available to us. The fair value of our financial instruments represents estimates of possible value that may or may not be realized in the future. The table below presents the fair value and cost of our non-derivative instruments at December 31, 2011 and 2010. See also Note 11 for the fair values of our derivative instruments.

    Successor   Predecessor
    At December 31,   At December 31,
    2011   2010
$ in millions   Cost   Fair Value   Cost   Fair Value
DPL                
Assets                
Money Market Funds $ 0.2 $ 0.2 $ 1.6 $ 1.6
Equity Securities   3.9   4.4   3.8   4.4
Debt Securities   5.0   5.5   5.2   5.5
Multi-Strategy Fund   0.3   0.2   0.3   0.3
    9.4   10.3   10.9   11.8
 
Short-term Investments - VRDNs   -   -   54.2   54.2
Short-term Investments - Bonds   -   -   15.1   15.1
Total Short-term Investments   -   -   69.3   69.3
Total Assets   9.4   10.3   80.2   81.1
 
Liabilities                
Debt $ 2,629.3 $ 2,710.6 $ 1,324.1 $ 1,307.5

 

Debt

The carrying value of DPL's debt was adjusted to fair value at the Merger date. The fair value of the debt at December 31, 2011 did not change substantially from the value at the Merger date. Unrealized gains or losses are not recognized in the financial statements as debt is presented at the carrying value established at the Merger date, net of unamortized premium or discount in the financial statements. The debt amounts include the current portion payable in the next twelve months and have maturities that range from 2013 to 2061.

Master Trust Assets

DP&L established a Master Trust to hold assets that could be used for the benefit of employees participating in employee benefit plans. These assets are primarily comprised of open-ended mutual funds which are valued using the net asset value per unit. These investments are recorded at fair value within Other deferred assets on the balance sheets and classified as available for sale. Any unrealized gains or losses are recorded in AOCI until the securities are sold.

DPL had immaterial unrealized gains and losses on the Master Trust assets in AOCI at December 31, 2011 and $0.9 million ($0.6 million after tax) in unrealized gains and immaterial unrealized losses in AOCI at December 31, 2010.

Due to the liquidation of the DPL Inc. common stock held in the Master Trust, there is sufficient cash to cover the next twelve months of benefits payable to employees covered under the benefit plans covered by the trust. Therefore, no unrealized gains or losses are expected to be transferred to earnings since we will not need to sell any investments in the next twelve months.

Short-term Investments

DPL, from time to time, utilizes VRDNs as part of its short-term investment strategy. The VRDNs are of high credit quality and are secured by irrevocable letters of credit from major financial institutions. VRDN investments have variable rates tied to short-term interest rates. Interest rates are reset every seven days and these VRDNs can be tendered for sale upon notice back to the financial institution. Although DPL's VRDN investments have original maturities over one year, they are frequently re-priced and trade at par. We account for these VRDNs as available-for-sale securities and record them as short-term investments at fair value, which approximates cost, since they are highly liquid and are readily available to support DPL's current operating needs.

DPL also from time to time utilizes investment-grade fixed income corporate securities in its short-term investment portfolio. These securities are accounted for as held-to-maturity investments.

Net Asset Value (NAV) per Unit

The following table discloses the fair value and redemption frequency for those assets whose fair value is estimated using the NAV per unit as of December 31, 2011 and 2010. These assets are part of the Master Trust. Fair values estimated using the NAV per unit are considered Level 2 inputs within the fair value hierarchy, unless they cannot be redeemed at the NAV per unit on the reporting date. Investments that have restrictions on the redemption of the investments are Level 3 inputs. As of December 31, 2011, DPL did not have any investments for sale at a price different from the NAV per unit.

Fair Value Estimated Using Net Asset Value per Unit (Successor)
Fair Value at
  December 31,   Unfunded Redemption
$ in millions   2011   Commitments Frequency
Money Market Fund (a) $ 0.2 $ - Immediate
Equity Securities (b)   4.4   - Immediate
Debt Securities (c)   5.5   - Immediate
Multi-Strategy Fund (d)   0.2   - Immediate
Total $ 10.3 $ -  

 

Fair Value Estimated Using Net Asset Value per Unit (Predecessor)
Fair Value at
    December 31,   Unfunded Redemption
$ in millions   2010   Commitments Frequency
Money Market Fund (a) $ 1.6 $ - Immediate
Equity Securities (b)   4.4   - Immediate
Debt Securities (c)   5.5   - Immediate
Multi-Strategy Fund (d)   0.3   - Immediate
Total $ 11.8 $ -  

 

(a) This category includes investments in high-quality, short-term securities. Investments in this category can be redeemed immediately at the current net asset value per unit.

(b) This category includes investments in hedge funds representing an S&P 500 index and the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) U.S. Small Cap 1750 Index. Investments in this category can be redeemed immediately at the current net asset value per unit.

(c) This category includes investments in U.S. Treasury obligations and U.S. investment grade bonds. Investments in this category can be redeemed immediately at the current net asset value per unit.

(d) This category includes a mix of actively managed funds holding investments in stocks, bonds and short-term investments in a mix of actively managed funds. Investments in this category can be redeemed immediately at the current net asset value per unit.

Fair Value Hierarchy

Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The fair value hierarchy requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. These inputs are then categorized as Level 1 (quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities); Level 2 (observable inputs such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities or quoted prices in markets that are not active); or Level 3 (unobservable inputs).

Valuations of assets and liabilities reflect the value of the instrument including the values associated with counterparty risk. We include our own credit risk and our counterparty's credit risk in our calculation of fair value using global average default rates based on an annual study conducted by a large rating agency.

We did not have any transfers of the fair values of our financial instruments between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy during the twelve months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010.

The fair value of assets and liabilities at December 31, 2011 measured on a recurring basis and the respective category within the fair value hierarchy for DPL was determined as follows:

    Successor  
    Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis  
          Level 1   Level 2   Level 3              
                            Fair Value on  
    Fair Value at   Based on Quoted Other       Collateral and   Balance Sheet at  
    December 31,   Prices in Active Observable   Unobservable Counterparty   Counterparty   December 31,  
$ in millions   2011* Markets Inputs   Inputs   Netting   2011  
Assets                                
Master Trust Assets                                
Money Market Funds $ 0.2   $ - $ 0.2   $ - $ -   $ 0.2  
Equity Securities   4.4     -   4.4     -   -     4.4  
Debt Securities   5.5     -   5.5     -   -     5.5  
Multi-Strategy Fund   0.2     -   0.2     -   -     0.2  
Total Master Trust Assets   10.3     -   10.3     -   -     10.3  
Derivative Assets                                
FTRs   0.1     -   0.1     -   -     0.1  
Heating Oil Futures   1.8     1.8   -     -   (1.8 )   -  
Forward Power Contracts   17.3     -   17.3     -   (1.0 )   16.3  
Total Derivative Assets   19.2     1.8   17.4     -   (2.8 )   16.4  
Short-term Investments - VRDNs   -     -   -     -   -     -  
Short-term Investments - Bonds   -     -   -     -   -     -  
Total Short-term investments   -     -   -     -   -     -  
Total Assets $ 29.5   $ 1.8 $ 27.7   $ - $ (2.8 ) $ 26.7  
 
Liabilities                                
Derivative Liabilities                                
Interest Rate Hedge $ (32.5 ) $ - $ (32.5 ) $ - $ -   $ (32.5 )
Forward NYMEX Coal Contracts   (14.5 )   -   (14.5 )   -   10.8     (3.7 )
Forward Power Contracts   (13.3 )   -   (13.3 )   -   5.6     (7.7 )
Total Derivative Liabilities   (60.3 )   -   (60.3 )   -   16.4     (43.9 )
 
Total Liabilities $ (60.3 ) $ - $ (60.3 ) $ - $ 16.4   $ (43.9 )

 

*Includes credit valuation adjustments for counterparty risk.

The fair value of assets and liabilities at December 31, 2010 measured on a recurring basis and the respective category within the fair value hierarchy for DPL was determined as follows:

    Predecessor
    Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
          Level 1   Level 2 Level 3            
                          Fair Value on
    Fair Value at   Based on Quoted Other     Collateral and   Balance Sheet at
    December 31,   Prices in Active Observable Unobservable Counterparty   December 31,
$ in millions   2010 * Markets Inputs Inputs Netting   2010
Assets                            
Master Trust Assets                            
Money Market Funds $ 1.6   $ - $ 1.6 $ - $ -   $ 1.6
Equity Securities (a)   4.4     -   4.4   -   -     4.4
Debt Securities   5.5     -   5.5   -   -     5.5
Multi-Strategy Fund   0.3     -   0.3   -   -     0.3
Total Master Trust Assets   11.8     -   11.8   -   -     11.8
Derivative Assets                            
FTRs   0.3     -   0.3   -   -     0.3
Heating Oil Futures   1.6     1.6   -   -   (1.6 )   -
Interest Rate Hedge   20.7     -   20.7   -   -     20.7
Forward NYMEX Coal Contracts   37.5     -   37.5   -   (21.9 )   15.6
Forward Power Contracts   0.2     -   0.2   -   (0.2 )   -
Total Derivative Assets   60.3     1.6   58.7   -   (23.7 )   36.6
Short-term Investments - VRDNs   54.2     -   54.2   -   -     54.2
Short-term Investments - Bonds   15.1     -   15.1   -   -     15.1
Total Short-term investments   69.3     -   69.3   -   -     69.3
Total Assets $ 141.4   $ 1.6 $ 139.8 $ - $ (23.7 ) $ 117.7
 
Liabilities                            
Derivative Liabilities                            
Interest Rate Hedge $ 6.6   $ - $ 6.6 $ - $ -   $ 6.6
Forward Power Contracts   3.1     -   3.1   -   (1.1 )   2.0
Total Derivative Liabilities   9.7     -   9.7   -   (1.1 )   8.6
 
Total Liabilities $ 9.7   $ - $ 9.7 $ - $ (1.1 ) $ 8.6

 

*Includes credit valuation adjustments for counterparty risk.

(a) DPL stock in the Master Trust was eliminated in consolidation.

We use the market approach to value our financial instruments. Level 1 inputs are used for derivative contracts such as heating oil futures. The fair value is determined by reference to quoted market prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions. Level 2 inputs are used to value derivatives such as financial transmission rights (where the quoted prices are from a relatively inactive market), forward power contracts and forward NYMEX-quality coal contracts (which are traded on the OTC market but which are valued using prices on the NYMEX for similar contracts on the OTC market). VRDNs and bonds are considered Level 2 because they are priced using recent transactions for similar assets. Other Level 2 assets include: open-ended mutual funds that are in the Master Trust, which are valued using the end of day NAV per unit; and interest rate hedges, which use observable inputs to populate a pricing model.

Approximately 97% of the inputs to the fair value of our derivative instruments are from quoted market prices.

Non-recurring Fair Value Measurements

We use the cost approach to determine the fair value of our AROs which are estimated by discounting expected cash outflows to their present value at the initial recording of the liability. Cash outflows are based on the approximate future disposal cost as determined by market information, historical information or other management estimates. These inputs to the fair value of the AROs would be considered Level 3 inputs under the fair value hierarchy. There were $1.0 million and $1.4 million of gross additions to our existing river structures and asbestos AROs during the twelve months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010. In addition, it was determined that a river structure would be retired earlier than previously estimated. This resulted in a partial reduction to the ARO liability of $0.8 million in 2010.

Cash Equivalents

DPL had $125.0 million and $29.9 million in money market funds classified as cash and cash equivalents in its Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The money market funds have quoted prices that are generally equivalent to par.

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Fair Value Measurements

9. Fair Value Measurements

The fair values of our financial instruments are based on published sources for pricing when possible. We rely on valuation models only when no other method is available to us. The fair value of our financial instruments represents estimates of possible value that may or may not be realized in the future. The table below presents the fair value and cost of our non-derivative instruments at December 31, 2011 and 2010. See also Note 10 for the fair values of our derivative instruments.

$ in millions At December 31,
2011
At December 31,
2010
Cost Fair Value Cost Fair Value
DP&L                
Assets                
Money Market Funds $ 0.2 $ 0.2 $ 1.6 $ 1.6
Equity Securities (a)   3.9   4.4   17.5   30.2
Debt Securities   5.0   5.5   5.2   5.5
Multi-Strategy Fund   0.3   0.2   0.3   0.3
  $ 9.4 $ 10.3 $ 24.6 $ 37.6
 
Liabilities                
Debt $ 903.4 $ 934.5 $ 884.1 $ 850.6

 

(a) DPL stock held in the DP&L Master Trust was cashed out at the $30/share merger consideration price. Approximately $26.9 million in gross proceeds was received and a gain of $14.6 million was recognized in earnings.

Debt

 

The fair value of debt is based on current public market prices for disclosure purposes only. Unrealized gains or losses are not recognized in the financial statements as debt is presented at amortized cost in the financial statements. The debt amounts include the current portion payable in the next twelve months and have maturities that range from 2013 to 2061.

Master Trust Assets

DP&L established a Master Trust to hold assets that could be used for the benefit of employees participating in employee benefit plans and these assets are not used for general operating purposes. These assets are primarily comprised of open-ended mutual funds which are valued using the net asset value per unit. These investments are recorded at fair value within Other assets on the balance sheets and classified as available for sale. Any unrealized gains or losses are recorded in AOCI until the securities are sold.

DP&L had $1.0 million ($0.7 million after tax) in unrealized gains and immaterial unrealized losses on the Master Trust assets in AOCI at December 31, 2011 and $13.0 million ($8.5 million after tax) in unrealized gains and immaterial unrealized losses in AOCI at December 31, 2010. Unrealized gains in AOCI decreased due to the realization of $30/share for the DPL Inc. common stock held in the Master Trust as a result of the Merger.

Due to the liquidation of the DPL Inc. common stock, there is sufficient cash to cover the next twelve months of benefits payable to employees covered under the benefit plans. Therefore, no unrealized gains or losses are expected to be transferred to earnings since we will not need to sell any in the next twelve months.

Net Asset Value (NAV) per Unit

The following table discloses the fair value and redemption frequency for those assets whose fair value is estimated using the NAV per unit as of December 31, 2011 and 2010. These assets are part of the Master Trust. Fair values estimated using the NAV per unit are considered Level 2 inputs within the fair value hierarchy, unless they cannot be redeemed at the NAV per unit on the reporting date. Investments that have restrictions on the redemption of the investments are Level 3 inputs. As of December 31, 2011, DP&L did not have any investments for sale at a price different from the NAV per unit.

Fair Value Estimated Using Net Asset Value per Unit
$ in millions Fair Value at
December 31,
2011
Fair Value at
December 31,
2010
Unfunded
Commitments
Redemption
Frequency
Money Market Fund (a) $ 0.2 $ 1.6 $ - Immediate
Equity Securities (b)   4.4   4.4   - Immediate
Debt Securities (c)   5.5   5.5   - Immediate
Multi-Strategy Fund (d)   0.2   0.3   - Immediate
Total $ 10.3 $ 11.8 $ -  

 

(a) This category includes investments in high-quality, short-term securities. Investments in this category can be redeemed immediately at the current net asset value per unit.

(b) This category includes investments in hedge funds representing an S&P 500 index and the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) U.S. Small Cap 1750 Index. Investments in this category can be redeemed immediately at the current net asset value per unit.

(c) This category includes investments in U.S. Treasury obligations and U.S. investment grade bonds. Investments in this category can be redeemed immediately at the current net asset value per unit.

(d) This category includes a mix of actively managed funds holding investments in stocks, bonds and short-term investments in a mix of actively managed funds. Investments in this category can be redeemed immediately at the current net asset value per unit.

 

Fair Value Hierarchy

Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The fair value hierarchy requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. These inputs are then categorized as Level 1 (quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities); Level 2 (observable inputs such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities or quoted prices in markets that are not active); or Level 3 (unobservable inputs).

Valuations of assets and liabilities reflect the value of the instrument including the values associated with counterparty risk. We include our own credit risk and our counterpartys credit risk in our calculation of fair value using global average default rates based on an annual study conducted by a large rating agency.

We did not have any transfers of the fair values of our financial instruments between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy during the twelve months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010.

The fair value of assets and liabilities at December 31, 2011 and 2010 measured on a recurring basis and the respective category within the fair value hierarchy for DP&L was determined as follows:

$ in millions Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Fair Value at
December 31,
2011 *
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Collateral and
Counterparty
Netting
Fair Value on
Balance Sheet at
December 31,
2011
Based on Quoted
Prices in Active
Markets
Other
Observable
Inputs
Unobservable
Inputs
Assets                                
Master Trust Assets                                
Money Market Funds $ 0.2   $ - $ 0.2   $ - $ -   $ 0.2  
Equity Securities (a)   4.4     -   4.4     -   -     4.4  
Debt Securities   5.5     -   5.5     -   -     5.5  
Multi-Strategy Fund   0.2     -   0.2     -   -     0.2  
Total Master Trust Assets   10.3     -   10.3     -   -     10.3  
Derivative Assets                                
FTRs   0.1     -   0.1     -   -     0.1  
Heating Oil Futures   1.8     1.8   -     -   (1.8 )   -  
Forward Power Contracts   4.1     -   4.1     -   (1.0 )   3.1  
Total Derivative Assets   6.0     1.8   4.2     -   (2.8 )   3.2  
Total Assets $ 16.3   $ 1.8 $ 14.5   $ - $ (2.8 ) $ 13.5  
 
Liabilities                                
Derivative Liabilities                                
Forward Power Contracts $ (5.0 ) $ - $ (5.0 ) $ - $ 1.7   $ (3.3 )
Forward NYMEX Coal Contracts   (14.5 )   -   (14.5 )   -   10.8     (3.7 )
Total Derivative Liabilities   (19.5 )   -   (19.5 )   -   12.5     (7.0 )
 
Total Liabilities $ (19.5 ) $ - $ (19.5 ) $ - $ 12.5   $ (7.0 )

 

*Includes credit valuation adjustments for counterparty risk.

(a) DPL stock in the Master Trust was cashed out at the $30/share merger consideration price.

 

$ in millions Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Fair Value at
December 31, 2010 *
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Collateral and
Counterparty
Netting
Fair Value on
Balance Sheet at
December 31,
2010
Based on Quoted
Prices in Active
 Markets
Other
Observable
Inputs
Unobservable
Inputs
Assets                          
Master Trust Assets                          
Money Market Funds $ 1.6 $ - $ 1.6 $ - $ -   $ 1.6
Equity Securities (a)   30.2   25.8   4.4   -   -     30.2
Debt Securities   5.5   -   5.5   -   -     5.5
Multi-Strategy Fund   0.3   -   0.3   -   -     0.3
Total Master Trust Assets   37.6   25.8   11.8   -   -     37.6
Derivative Assets                          
FTRs   0.3   -   0.3   -   -     0.3
Heating Oil Futures   1.6   1.6   -   -   (1.6 )   -
Forward NYMEX Coal Contracts   37.5   -   37.5   -   (21.9 )   15.6
Forward Power Contracts   0.2   -   0.2   -   (0.2 )   -
Total Derivative Assets   39.6   1.6   38.0   -   (23.7 )   15.9
Total Assets $ 77.2 $ 27.4 $ 49.8 $ - $ (23.7 ) $ 53.5
 
Liabilities                          
Derivative Liabilities                          
Heating Oil Futures $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -   $ -
Forward Power Contracts   3.1   -   3.1   -   (1.1 )   2.0
Forward NYMEX Coal Contracts   -   -   -   -   -     -
Total Derivative Liabilities   3.1   -   3.1   -   (1.1 )   2.0
 
Total Liabilities $ 3.1 $ - $ 3.1 $ - $ (1.1 ) $ 2.0

 

*Includes credit valuation adjustments for counterparty risk.

(a) DPL stock in the Master Trust is eliminated in consolidation.

We use the market approach to value our financial instruments. Level 1 inputs are used for DPL common stock held by the Master Trust and for derivative contracts such as heating oil futures. The fair value is determined by reference to quoted market prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions. Level 2 inputs are used to value derivatives such as financial transmission rights (where the quoted prices are from a relatively inactive market), forward power contracts and forward NYMEX-quality coal contracts (which are traded on the OTC market but which are valued using prices on the NYMEX for similar contracts on the OTC market). Other Level 2 assets include: open-ended mutual funds that are in the Master Trust, which are valued using the end of day NAV per unit, and interest rate hedges, which use observable inputs to populate a pricing model.

Approximately 100% of the inputs to the fair value of our derivative instruments are from quoted market prices for DP&L.

Non-recurring Fair Value Measurements

We use the cost approach to determine the fair value of our AROs which are estimated by discounting expected cash outflows to their present value at the initial recording of the liability. Cash outflows are based on the approximate future disposal cost as determined by market information, historical information or other management estimates. These inputs to the fair value of the AROs would be considered Level 3 inputs under the fair value hierarchy. There were $1.0 million and $1.4 million of gross additions to our existing river structures and asbestos AROs during the twelve months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010. In addition, it was determined that a river structure would be retired at an earlier date and at a much lower cost than previously estimated. This resulted in a partial reduction to the ARO liability of $0.8 million in 2010.