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Venezuelan Operations
3 Months Ended
Apr. 03, 2015
International Operations [Abstract]  
Venezuelan Operations
Venezuelan Operations
First quarter 2014 devaluation and first quarter 2014 government actions
On January 24, 2014, the Venezuelan government announced the establishment of a dual exchange rate system. A rate of 6.30 BsF per U.S. dollar was to be applied to priority sectors, while other sectors of the economy were eligible to apply an exchange rate determined based on the results of the Venezuelan central bank’s system of weekly SICAD 1 currency auctions to a wider range of transactions. In addition, on January 24, 2014, the Venezuelan government issued Exchange Agreement No. 25, which stated that the rate of exchange established in the most recent SICAD 1 auction would be used for payments related to foreign investments, royalties and the use and exploitation of patents, trademarks, licenses, franchises and technology. During January 2014, the Venezuelan government also announced the replacement of CADIVI with a new foreign currency administration, the National Center for Foreign Commerce (CENCOEX).

On February 19, 2014, the Venezuelan government announced plans for another currency exchange mechanism (“SICAD 2”) which allowed authorized foreign exchange operators, such as regulated banks and capital market brokers, to act as intermediaries in the sale of acquisitions of foreign currency. The SICAD 2 rate was intended to more closely resemble a market-driven exchange rate compared to the rates provided by Venezuela’s other regulated exchange mechanisms. SICAD 2 became effective on March 24, 2014.

After consultation with Venezuelan legal counsel, management had determined in the first quarter of 2014 that “foreign investments” in Exchange Agreement No. 25 should be interpreted to mean that future dividend remittances would be transacted at the exchange rate established through the SICAD 1 auction process, and should be used as the exchange rate required to remeasure the Company’s net monetary assets, after giving consideration to the U.S. dollar-denominated payables noted above which the Company expected the Venezuelan government to approve and settle by using U.S. dollars obtained at the official rate.

Effective in the first quarter of 2014, the Company expected that the majority of its Venezuelan subsidiary’s net monetary assets would have been remeasured at the SICAD 1 rate since that is the rate the Company believed, would have been applicable for future dividend remittances. In applying the March 28, 2014 SICAD 1 exchange rate of 10.8 BsF per U.S. dollar to certain of its monetary assets and liabilities, the Company recorded a devaluation charge of $83.1 million which was included in Other income (expense) within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).

At March 28, 2014, the Company did not intend to utilize the SICAD 2 foreign exchange mechanism at the prevailing exchange rates. The Company assessed a number of factors, including the limited number of SICAD 2 auctions held to date at the time, the Company’s ability to access the SICAD 2 exchange at that date, the restrictions placed on eligible participants, the amount of U.S. dollars available for purchase through the auction process, and the historical lack of official information about the resulting SICAD 2 rate at that date.  At that time, based upon its assessment, the Company did not believe it would be appropriate to use rates from the SICAD 2 exchange system for financial reporting purposes. 

In addition to the aforementioned exchange controls, the Venezuelan President used decree power to pass the Law of Costs, Earnings, and Fair Profits, which became effective in January 2014, authorizing, among other things, the Venezuelan government to set maximum pricing limits in the private sector. Therefore, the majority of the Company’s product portfolio in Venezuela is subject to price controls, which restricts the Company’s ability to increase prices more than 30% higher than product costs. Until this law is removed or revised to allow for a higher level of pricing, the Venezuelan operating profit margin is expected to be lower than historical and previously projected future profit levels.

Fourth quarter 2014 devaluation and fourth quarter 2014 government actions

As of December 31, 2014, given increased uncertainties and lack of liquidity, the Company determined the SICAD 2 floating auction rate was the appropriate rate to use for financial reporting purposes. As of December 30, 2014, the Venezuela President took over the Central Bank's exchange mechanisms, removing the head of the CENCOEX. In addition, the SICAD 1 auctions had increasingly restricted. The Company, in one SICAD 1 auction, was awarded $11.2 million for the purchase of copper pounds in the fourth quarter of 2014; however, as of December 31, 2014 the $11.2 million awarded had not been authorized for payment. There had been no companies authorized for payment since October that were awarded U.S. dollars through the SICAD 1 auctions. In addition, ongoing labor negotiations and expected continuing social unrest in Venezuela were expected to result in lower than historical and previously projected future profit levels.

As of December 31, 2014, the Company had not participated in the SICAD 2 auctions, given the low dollar values awarded were generally not sufficient to purchase needed quantities of copper pounds. However, to maintain liquidity, the Company intended to participate in future auctions. Although there were uncertainties related to the SICAD 2 auctions, at December 31, 2014 the Company believed the SICAD 2 floating rate would be applicable for future dividend remittances.

As of December 31, 2014, the Company used the SICAD 2 rate of approximately 50 BsF per U.S. dollar to remeasure all of its BsF-denominated assets and liabilities of its Venezuelan subsidiary.

First quarter 2015 devaluation and first quarter 2015 government actions
A new Venezuelan currency exchange system, known as the “Marginal Currency System” (or “SIMADI”), opened for trading on February 12, 2015, replacing the previous SICAD 2 mechanism. The SIMADI is intended to provide limited access to a free market rate of exchange. The only way to obtain USD through SIMADI is through the supply and demand available within the subsidiary’s financial institutions. The Company believes that significant uncertainty exists regarding the exchange mechanisms in Venezuela, including how any such mechanisms will operate in the future and the availability of U.S. dollars under each mechanism including SIMADI. As of April 3, 2015, the Company has participated in several SIMADI auctions, but has not been awarded any U.S. dollars. Further, the low dollar values awarded are generally not sufficient to purchase needed quantities of copper pounds. However, to maintain liquidity the Company intends to participate in future auctions, if available. Although there were uncertainties related to the SIMADI auctions, at April 3, 2015 the Company believed the SIMADI floating rate would be applicable for future dividend remittances.
As of April 3, 2015, the Company used the SIMADI rate of approximately 192.7125 BsF per U.S. dollar to remeasure all of its BsF-denominated assets and liabilities of its Venezuelan subsidiary. In applying the April 3, 2015 SIMADI exchange rate of 192.7125 BsF per U.S. dollar to certain of its monetary assets and liabilities, the Company recorded other expense of $22.5 million for the quarter ended April 3, 2015, which was included in Other income (expense) within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).

2015 Venezuela financial results

During the three months ended April 3, 2015, the Company did not settle any U.S. dollar denominated intercompany payables and accounts payable in Venezuela. During the three months ended March 28, 2014, the Company settled $3.0 million of U.S. dollar denominated intercompany payables and accounts payable in Venezuela primarily at the prior official rate, 6.30 BsF per U.S. dollar.
At April 3, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company’s total assets in Venezuela were approximately $13 million and $43 million and total liabilities were approximately $46 million and $51 million, respectively. At April 3, 2015 and December 31, 2014, total assets included BsF denominated monetary assets of approximately $9 million and $37 million, which consisted primarily of approximately $8 million and $31 million of cash, and approximately $0.4 million and $2 million of accounts receivable, respectively. At April 3, 2015 and December 31, 2014, total liabilities included BsF denominated monetary liabilities of approximately $2 million and $7 million, which consisted primarily of accounts payable and other current and non-current accruals, respectively.
The Company's sales in Venezuela were less than 1% and 3% of consolidated net sales for the three fiscal months ended April 3, 2015 and March 28, 2014, respectively. Operating loss in Venezuela was 65% of consolidated operating income for the three fiscal months ended April 3, 2015 and 19% of consolidated operating loss for the three fiscal months ended March 28, 2014.

For the three fiscal months ended April 3, 2015 and March 28, 2014, 100% of Venezuela's sales were BsF denominated. For the three fiscal months ended April 3, 2015 and March 28, 2014, Venezuela's cost of sales were approximately 84% and 54% BsF denominated, respectively.

At April 3, 2015 and December 31, 2014, there were approximately $44.3 million of U.S. dollar payables outstanding all greater than 180 days. All monetary assets and liabilities were remeasured at the SIMADI rate at April 3, 2015. All monetary assets and liabilities were remeasured at the SICAD 2 rate at December 31, 2014. Currency exchange controls in Venezuela continue to limit the Company’s ability to repatriate funds from Venezuela. We do not consider the net assets of Venezuela to be integral to the Company’s ability to service its debt or operational requirements.