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Fair Value Measurements
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
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 methods exist. The fair value of our financial instruments represents estimates of possible value that may not be realized in the future. The table below presents the fair value and cost of our non-derivative instruments at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011. See also Note 10 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the fair values of our derivative instruments.

    Successor
    At March 31,   At December 31,
$ in millions   2012   2011
    Cost Fair Value   Cost Fair Value
Assets                
Money Market Funds $ 0.2 $ 0.2 $ 0.2 $ 0.2
Equity Securities   3.9   5.0   3.9   4.4
Debt Securities   5.1   5.5   5.0   5.5
Multi-Strategy Fund   0.3   0.3   0.3   0.2
Total Assets $ 9.5 $ 11.0 $ 9.4 $ 10.3
 
Liabilities                
Debt $ 2,624.5 $ 2,723.4 $ 2,629.3 $ 2,710.6

 

Debt

The carrying value of DPL's debt was adjusted to fair 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 $0.6 million ($0.4 million after tax) of unrealized gains and immaterial losses on the Master Trust assets in AOCI at March 31, 2012 and immaterial unrealized gains and losses in AOCI at December 31, 2011.

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. 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.

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 March 31, 2012. 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 March 31, 2012, 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    
    Fair Value at December 31,   Unfunded
$ in millions   March 31, 2012   2011   Commitments
Money Market Fund (a) $ 0.2 $ 0.2 $ -
Equity Securities (b)   5.0   4.4   -
Debt Securities (c)   5.5   5.5   -
Multi-Strategy Fund (d)   0.3   0.2   -
Total $ 11.0 $ 10.3 $ -

 

(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.

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.

The fair value of assets and liabilities at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 measured on a recurring basis and the respective category within the fair value hierarchy for DPL was determined as follows:
    Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Successor)  
          Level 1   Level 2     Level 3              
                                Fair Value on  
    Fair Value at   Based on Quoted   Other         Collateral and   Balance Sheet  
    March 31,   Prices in Active   Observable   Unobservable   Counterparty   at March 31,  
$ in millions   2012 *   Markets   Inputs     Inputs     Netting     2012  
Assets                                    
Master Trust Assets                                    
Money Market Funds $ 0.2   $ -   $ 0.2   $ -   $ -   $ 0.2  
Equity Securities   5.0     -     5.0     -     -     5.0  
Debt Securities   5.5     -     5.5     -     -     5.5  
Multi-Strategy Fund   0.3     -     0.3     -     -     0.3  
Total Master Trust Assets   11.0     -     11.0     -     -     11.0  
Derivative Assets                                    
FTRs   0.1     -     0.1     -     -     0.1  
Heating Oil Futures   1.6     1.6     -     -     (1.6 )   -  
Forward Power Contracts   18.2     -     18.2     -     (0.7 )   17.5  
Total Derivative Assets   19.9     1.6     18.3     -     (2.3 )   17.6  
 
Total Assets $ 30.9   $ 1.6   $ 29.3   $ -   $ (2.3 ) $ 28.6  
 
Liabilities                                    
Derivative Liabilities                                    
Interest Rate Hedge $ (16.8 ) $ -   $ (16.8 ) $ -   $ -   $ (16.8 )
Forward NYMEX Coal Contracts   (22.3 )   -     (22.3 )   -     16.0     (6.3 )
Forward Power Contracts   (16.0 )   -     (16.0 )   -     10.7     (5.3 )
Total Derivative Liabilities   (55.1 )   -     (55.1 )   -     26.7     (28.4 )
 
Long-term Debt   (2,723.4 )   -   (2,704.2 )   (19.2 )   -     (2,723.4 )
 
Total Liabilities $ (2,778.5 ) $ - $ (2,759.3 ) $ (19.2 ) $ 26.7   $ (2,751.8 )

 

    Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Successor)  
          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   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  
 
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.

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). 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.

Our debt is fair valued for disclosure purposes only and most of the fair values are determined using quoted market prices in inactive markets. These fair value inputs are considered Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Our long-term leases and the WPAFB loan are not publicly traded. Fair value is assumed to equal carrying value. These fair value inputs are considered Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy as there are no observable inputs.

Approximately 99% 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. Additions to AROs were not material during the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.

Cash Equivalents

DPL had $100.0 million and $125.0 million in money market funds classified as cash and cash equivalents in its Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, 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 March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011. See also Note 10 for the fair values of our derivative instruments.

    At March 31,   At December 31,
    2012   2011
$ in millions   Cost Fair Value   Cost Fair Value
 
Assets                
Money Market Funds $ 0.2 $ 0.2 $ 0.2 $ 0.2
Equity Securities (a)   3.9   5.0   3.9   4.4
Debt Securities   5.1   5.5   5.0   5.5
Multi-Strategy Fund   0.3   0.3   0.3   0.2
  $ 9.5 $ 11.0 $ 9.4 $ 10.3
 
Liabilities                
Debt $ 903.3 $ 930.6 $ 903.4 $ 934.5

 

(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 $1.5 million ($1.0 million after tax) in unrealized gains and immaterial unrealized losses on the Master Trust assets in AOCI at March 31, 2012 and $1.0 million ($0.7 million after tax) in unrealized gains and immaterial unrealized losses in AOCI at December 31, 2011.

Due to the liquidation of the DPL 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 investments 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 March 31, 2012. 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. At March 31, 2012, 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
        Fair Value at      
    Fair Value at   December 31,   Unfunded Redemption
$ in millions   March 31, 2012   2011   Commitments Frequency
Money Market Fund (a) $ 0.2 $ 0.2 $ - Immediate
Equity Securities (b)   5.0   4.4   - Immediate
Debt Securities (c)   5.5   5.5   - Immediate
Multi-Strategy Fund (d)   0.3   0.2   - Immediate
Total $ 11.0 $ 10.3 $ -  

 

(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.

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.

The fair value of assets and liabilities at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 measured on a recurring basis and the respective category within the fair value hierarchy for DP&L was determined as follows:

 

          Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis    
          Level 1   Level 2   Level 3              
 
    Fair Value at     Based on Quoted   Other         Collateral and     Fair Value on  
    March 31,     Prices in Active Observable   Unobservable   Counterparty   Balance Sheet at  
$ in millions   2012 *   Markets   Inputs     Inputs     Netting   March 31, 2012  
Assets                                  
Master Trust Assets                                  
Money Market Funds $ 0.2   $ - $ 0.2   $ -   $ -   $ 0.2  
Equity Securities (a)   5.0     -   5.0     -     -     5.0  
Debt Securities   5.5     -   5.5     -     -     5.5  
Multi-Strategy Fund   0.3     -   0.3     -     -     0.3  
Total Master Trust Assets   11.0     -   11.0     -     -     11.0  
Derivative Assets                                  
FTRs   0.1     -   0.1     -     -     0.1  
Heating Oil Futures   1.6     1.6   -     -     (1.6 )   -  
Forward Power Contracts   4.7     -   4.7     -     (0.7 )   4.0  
Total Derivative Assets   6.4     1.6   4.8     -     (2.3 )   4.1  
Total Assets $ 17.4   $ 1.6 $ 15.8   $ -   $ (2.3 ) $ 15.1  
 
Liabilities                                  
Derivative Liabilities                                  
Forward Power Contracts $ (9.6 ) $ - $ (9.6 ) $ -   $ 4.1   $ (5.5 )
Forward NYMEX Coal Contracts   (22.3 )   -   (22.3 )   -     16.0     (6.3 )
Total Derivative Liabilities   (31.9 )   -   (31.9 )   -     20.1     (11.8 )
 
Long-term Debt   (930.6 )   -   (911.4 )   (19.2 )   -     (930.6 )
 
Total Liabilities $ (962.5 ) $ - $ (943.3 ) $ (19.2 ) $ 20.1   $ (942.4 )

 

        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   2011 * Markets   Inputs     Inputs   Netting     2011  
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.

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). 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.

Our debt is fair valued for disclosure purposes only and most of the fair values are determined using quoted market prices in inactive markets. These fair value inputs are considered Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Our long-term leases and the WPAFB loan are not publicly traded. Fair value is assumed to equal carrying value. These fair value inputs are considered Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy as there are no observable inputs.

Approximately 99% 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. Additions to AROS were not material during the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.