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Fair Value Measurements
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurements

The following tables set forth, by level, the Company’s assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2018 and 2017.

 
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2018
 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Total
 
 
 
(In millions)
 
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Inventories carried at market
$

 
$
3,032

 
$
1,515

 
$
4,547

Unrealized derivative gains:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commodity contracts

 
306

 
155

 
461

Foreign exchange contracts

 
175

 

 
175

Cash equivalents
1,288

 

 

 
1,288

Marketable securities
12

 
1

 

 
13

Segregated investments
1,044

 

 

 
1,044

Deferred consideration

 
379

 

 
379

Total Assets
$
2,344

 
$
3,893

 
$
1,670

 
$
7,907

Liabilities:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Unrealized derivative losses:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commodity contracts
$

 
$
344

 
$
245

 
$
589

Foreign exchange contracts

 
152

 

 
152

Interest rate contracts

 
20

 

 
20

Inventory-related payables

 
579

 
18

 
597

Total Liabilities
$

 
$
1,095

 
$
263

 
$
1,358



 
 
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2017
 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Total
 
 
 
(In millions)
 
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Inventories carried at market
$

 
$
3,400

 
$
1,486

 
$
4,886

Unrealized derivative gains:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commodity contracts

 
275

 
111

 
386

Foreign currency contracts

 
63

 

 
63

Cash equivalents
352

 

 

 
352

Marketable securities
91

 
1

 

 
92

Segregated investments
1,733

 

 

 
1,733

Deferred consideration

 
307

 

 
307

Total Assets
$
2,176

 
$
4,046

 
$
1,597

 
$
7,819

Liabilities:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Unrealized derivative losses:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commodity contracts
$

 
$
268

 
$
103

 
$
371

Foreign currency contracts

 
92

 

 
92

Interest rate contracts

 
1

 

 
1

Inventory-related payables

 
680

 
39

 
719

Total Liabilities
$

 
$
1,041

 
$
142

 
$
1,183


 
Estimated fair values for inventories carried at market are based on exchange-quoted prices, adjusted for differences in local markets, broker or dealer quotations or market transactions in either listed or over-the-counter (OTC) markets.  Market valuations for the Company’s inventories are adjusted for location and quality because the exchange-quoted prices represent contracts that have standardized terms for commodity, quantity, future delivery period, delivery location, and commodity quality or grade.  When unobservable inputs have a significant impact on the measurement of fair value, the inventory is classified in Level 3. Changes in the fair value of inventories are recognized in the consolidated statements of earnings as a component of cost of products sold.

Derivative contracts include exchange-traded commodity futures and options contracts, forward commodity purchase and sale contracts, and OTC instruments related primarily to agricultural commodities, energy, interest rates, and foreign currencies.  Exchange-traded futures and options contracts are valued based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets and are classified in Level 1.  The majority of the Company’s exchange-traded futures and options contracts are cash-settled on a daily basis and, therefore, are not included in these tables.  Fair value for forward commodity purchase and sale contracts is estimated based on exchange-quoted prices adjusted for differences in local markets.  These differences are generally determined using inputs from broker or dealer quotations or market transactions in either the listed or OTC markets.  When observable inputs are available for substantially the full term of the contract, it is classified in Level 2.  When unobservable inputs have a significant impact (more than 10%) on the measurement of fair value, the contract is classified in Level 3.  Except for certain derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, changes in the fair value of commodity-related derivatives are recognized in the consolidated statements of earnings as a component of cost of products sold.  Changes in the fair value of foreign currency-related derivatives are recognized in the consolidated statements of earnings as a component of revenues, cost of products sold, and other (income) expense - net, depending upon the purpose of the contract.  The changes in the fair value of derivatives designated as effective cash flow hedges are recognized in the consolidated balance sheets as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) until the hedged items are recorded in earnings or it is probable the hedged transaction will no longer occur.

The Company’s cash equivalents are comprised of money market funds valued using quoted market prices and are classified as Level 1.

The Company’s marketable securities are comprised of U.S. Treasury securities and corporate debt securities.  U.S. Treasury securities are valued using quoted market prices and are classified in Level 1.  Corporate debt securities are valued using third-party pricing services and substantially all are classified in Level 2.  Unrealized changes in the fair value of available-for-sale marketable debt securities are recognized in the consolidated balance sheets as a component of AOCI unless a decline in value is deemed to be other-than-temporary at which point the decline is recorded in earnings.

The Company’s segregated investments are comprised of U.S. Treasury securities. U.S. Treasury securities are valued using quoted market prices and are classified in Level 1.

The Company has deferred consideration under its accounts receivable securitization programs (the “Programs”) which represents notes receivable from the purchasers under the Programs (see Note 19).  This amount is reflected in other current assets on the consolidated balance sheet (see Note 6).  The Company carries the deferred consideration at fair value determined by calculating the expected amount of cash to be received.  The fair value is principally based on observable inputs (a Level 2 measurement) consisting mainly of the face amount of the receivables adjusted for anticipated credit losses and discounted at the appropriate market rate.  Payment of deferred consideration is not subject to significant risks other than delinquencies and credit losses on accounts receivable transferred under the Programs which have historically been insignificant.

The following tables present a rollforward of the activity of all assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017.

 
Level 3 Fair Value Assets Measurements at
December 31, 2018
 
Inventories
Carried at
Market
 
Commodity
Derivative
Contracts
Gains
 
Total
 
(In millions)
Balance, December 31, 2017
$
1,486

 
$
111

 
$
1,597

Total increase (decrease) in net realized/unrealized gains included in cost of products sold(1)
631

 
395

 
1,026

Purchases
11,153

 

 
11,153

Sales
(11,728
)
 

 
(11,728
)
Settlements

 
(468
)
 
(468
)
Transfers into Level 3
80

 
157

 
237

Transfers out of Level 3
(107
)
 
(40
)
 
(147
)
Ending balance, December 31, 2018
$
1,515

 
$
155

 
$
1,670


(1) Includes increase in unrealized gains of $669 million relating to Level 3 assets still held at December 31, 2018.

 
Level 3 Fair Value Liabilities Measurements at
December 31, 2018
 
Inventory-
related
Payables
 
Commodity
Derivative
Contracts
Losses
 
Total
 
(In millions)
Balance, December 31, 2017
$
39

 
$
103

 
$
142

Total increase (decrease) in net realized/unrealized losses included in cost of products sold(1)
11

 
526

 
537

Purchases
57

 

 
57

Sales
(89
)
 

 
(89
)
Settlements

 
(476
)
 
(476
)
Transfers into Level 3

 
150

 
150

Transfers out of Level 3

 
(58
)
 
(58
)
Ending balance, December 31, 2018
$
18

 
$
245

 
$
263

 
(1) Includes increase in unrealized losses of $532 million relating to Level 3 liabilities still held at December 31, 2018.
 
 
Level 3 Fair Value Assets Measurements at
December 31, 2017
 
Inventories
Carried at
Market
 
Commodity
Derivative
Contracts
Gains
 
Total
 
(In millions)
Balance, December 31, 2016
$
1,322

 
$
140

 
$
1,462

Total increase (decrease) in net realized/unrealized gains included in cost of products sold(1)
(29
)
 
248

 
219

Purchases
11,236

 

 
11,236

Sales
(11,231
)
 

 
(11,231
)
Settlements

 
(369
)
 
(369
)
Transfers into Level 3
241

 
136

 
377

Transfers out of Level 3
(53
)
 
(44
)
 
(97
)
Ending balance, December 31, 2017
$
1,486

 
$
111

 
$
1,597



(1) Includes increase in unrealized gains of $106 million relating to Level 3 assets still held at December 31, 2017.

 
Level 3 Fair Value Liabilities Measurements at
December 31, 2017
 
Inventory-
related
Payables
 
Commodity
Derivative
Contracts
Losses
 
Total
 
(In millions)
Balance, December 31, 2016
$
30

 
$
142

 
$
172

Total increase (decrease) in net realized/unrealized losses included in cost of products sold(1)
(4
)
 
257

 
253

Purchases
38

 

 
38

Sales
(25
)
 

 
(25
)
Settlements

 
(397
)
 
(397
)
Transfers into Level 3

 
128

 
128

Transfers out of Level 3

 
(27
)
 
(27
)
Ending balance, December 31, 2017
$
39

 
$
103

 
$
142



(1) Includes increase in unrealized losses of $260 million relating to Level 3 liabilities still held at December 31, 2017.

For all periods presented, the Company had no transfers between Levels 1 and 2.   Transfers into Level 3 of assets and liabilities previously classified in Level 2 were due to the relative value of unobservable inputs to the total fair value measurement of certain products and derivative contracts rising above the 10% threshold.   Transfers out of Level 3 were primarily due to the relative value of unobservable inputs to the total fair value measurement of certain products and derivative contracts falling below the 10% threshold and thus permitting reclassification to Level 2.

In some cases, the price components that result in differences between exchange-traded prices and local prices for inventories and commodity purchase and sale contracts are observable based upon available quotations for these pricing components, and in some cases, the differences are unobservable. These price components primarily include transportation costs and other adjustments required due to location, quality, or other contract terms. In the table below, these other adjustments are referred to as basis. The changes in unobservable price components are determined by specific local supply and demand characteristics at each facility and the overall market. Factors such as substitute products, weather, fuel costs, contract terms, and futures prices also impact the movement of these unobservable price components.

The following table sets forth the weighted average percentage of the unobservable price components included in the Company’s Level 3 valuations as of December 31, 2018 and 2017.  The Company’s Level 3 measurements may include basis only, transportation cost only, or both price components.  As an example, for Level 3 inventories with basis, the unobservable component as of December 31, 2018 is a weighted average 18.5% of the total price for assets and 125.0% of the total price for liabilities.
 
 
 
Weighted Average % of Total Price
 
 
December 31, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
Component Type
 
Assets
 
Liabilities
 
Assets
 
Liabilities
Inventories and Related Payables
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basis
 
18.5%
 
125.0%
 
12.8%
 
99.9%
Transportation cost
 
25.9%
 
39.4%
 
19.2%
 
—%
Commodity Derivative Contracts
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basis
 
21.6%
 
19.1%
 
24.2%
 
23.0%
Transportation cost
 
29.5%
 
35.1%
 
12.5%
 
10.4%

In certain of the Company’s principal markets, the Company relies on price quotes from third parties to value its inventories and physical commodity purchase and sale contracts.  These price quotes are generally not further adjusted by the Company in determining the applicable market price.  In some cases, availability of third-party quotes is limited to only one or two independent sources.  In these situations, absent other corroborating evidence, the Company considers these price quotes as 100% unobservable and, therefore, the fair value of these items is reported in Level 3.