Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments

Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments

The Company has historically used forward contracts to hedge certain monetary assets and liabilities, primarily receivables, payables and cash balances, denominated in foreign currencies. During the second quarter of 2016, the Company ceased using foreign currency forward contracts to hedge foreign currency exposure as management determined its foreign currency exposure is no longer sufficiently significant to merit the use of hedging instruments. The change in fair value of these forward contracts represented a natural hedge as gains and losses on these instruments partially offset the changes in the fair value of the underlying monetary assets and liabilities due to movements in currency exchange rates. These forward contracts generally expired in one month. These contracts were considered economic hedges but were not designated as hedges under the Derivatives and Hedging Topic of the FASB ASC, therefore, the change in the fair value of the instrument was recognized each period in the consolidated statement of operations.

The net gains and losses on foreign currency forward contracts included in “foreign currency exchange loss, net” in the condensed consolidated statements of operations are as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
Total gain (loss)	$	(15	)

The net gains and losses on foreign currency forward contracts were partially offset by net gains and losses on the underlying monetary assets and liabilities. Foreign currency gains and losses on those underlying monetary assets and liabilities included in “foreign currency exchange loss, net” in the condensed consolidated statements of operations are as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
Total gain (loss)	$	(18	)

For additional information, refer to Note 6 – Fair Value Measurements.