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Derivatives
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Derivatives

Note 13. Derivatives

All derivatives are recorded as other current or noncurrent assets or other current or noncurrent liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at their respective fair values. Unrealized gains and losses related to derivatives are recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, or in other comprehensive income (loss), net of applicable income taxes, depending on the purpose for which the derivative is held. At the inception of a hedge transaction, we formally document the hedge relationship and the risk management objective for undertaking the hedge. In addition, we assess both at inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis, whether the derivative in the hedging transaction has been highly effective in offsetting changes in fair value or cash flows of the hedged item and whether the derivative is expected to continue to be highly effective. The impact of any ineffectiveness is also recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

We are exposed to the impact of foreign currency fluctuations based on our global operations. Foreign currency fluctuations affect the U.S. dollar value of revenues earned and expenses incurred in foreign currencies. We are also exposed to currency risk to the extent we own assets or incur liabilities, or enter into other transactions that are not in the functional currency of the subsidiary in which we operate. We employ different practices to manage these risks, including where appropriate the use of derivative instruments, such as foreign currency forward contracts. To the extent the gains and losses associated with the fair values of foreign currency derivatives are recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, they are generally offset by gains and losses on underlying payables, receivables and net investments in foreign subsidiaries. We do not use derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. The aggregate notional value of the forward contracts at December 31, 2020 and 2019 was $220.7 million and $179.9 million, respectively. The fair values of foreign currency contracts were determined to be Level 2 under the fair value hierarchy and are valued using market exchange rates.

In the fourth quarter of 2019 and the first quarter of 2020, we entered into interest rate swap agreements to manage interest rate risk exposure, effectively changing the interest rate on $400.0 million of our floating-rate Term Loan based on LIBOR to a fixed-rate. The interest rate swaps, with a notional value of $400.0 million, were designated as cash flow hedges against the variability of cash flows associated with our Term Loan scheduled to mature on January 15, 2024, which are attributable to changes in the benchmark interest rate.

The fair values of interest rate swaps were determined to be Level 2 under the fair value hierarchy and were developed using the market standard methodology of netting the discounted future variable cash payments and the discounted expected fixed cash receipts. Credit valuation adjustments, which consider the impact of any credit enhancements to the contracts, are incorporated in the fair values to account for potential nonperformance risk. We evaluate the credit value adjustments of the interest rate swap agreements, which take into account the possibility of counterparty and our own default, on at least a quarterly basis.

Our foreign currency contracts and interest rate swaps are subject to master netting agreements that allow us to settle positive and negative positions with the respective counterparties. Under these master netting agreements, net settlement generally permits us or the counterparty to determine the net amount payable for contracts due on the same date and in the same currency for similar types of derivative transactions. The master netting agreements generally also provide for net settlement of all outstanding contracts with a counterparty in the case of an event of default or a termination event.

We manage credit risk for our derivative positions on a counterparty-by-counterparty basis, considering the net portfolio exposure with each counterparty, consistent with our risk management strategy for such transactions. Our agreements with each of our counterparties contain a provision where we could be declared in default on our derivative obligations if we either default or, in certain cases, are capable of being declared in default of any of our indebtedness greater than specified thresholds. These agreements also contain a provision where we could be declared in default subsequent to a merger or restructuring type event if the creditworthiness of the resulting entity is materially weakened.

As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the fair values of our derivative financial instruments and their classifications on the Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows:

 

 

Classification on Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Derivative assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency contracts:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not designated as hedging instruments

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

$

5.9

 

 

$

0.9

 

Interest rate swap agreements:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Designated as cash flow hedges

Other noncurrent assets

 

 

 

 

 

1.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency contracts:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not designated as hedging instruments

Accrued liabilities and other

 

$

2.3

 

 

$

0.1

 

Interest rate swap agreements:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Designated as cash flow hedges

Accrued liabilities and other

 

$

5.0

 

 

$

 

Designated as cash flow hedges

Other noncurrent liabilities

 

$

9.6

 

 

$

 

 

The pre-tax (gains) losses recognized on derivative financial instruments in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 were as follows:

 

 

Classification of (Gain) Loss Recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

Derivatives not designated as hedges

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency contracts

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

$

(13.6

)

 

$

1.5

 

 

$

2.0

 

Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate swap agreements

Interest expense, net

 

 

3.4

 

 

 

(0.1

)

 

 

 

The pre-tax losses (gains) recognized on derivative financial instruments in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 were as follows:

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate swap agreements

 

$

19.0

 

 

$

(1.1

)

 

$