ACCOUNTING POLICIES	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2020
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
ACCOUNTING POLICIES	ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of Presentation We prepare our unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). We consistently applied the accounting policies described in our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K ("2019 Form 10-K") in preparing these unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements, other than those impacted by new accounting standards as described below. On January 3, 2019, we completed the Agreement and Plan of Mergers with Natura Cosméticos S.A., a Brazilian corporation (sociedade anônima) ("Natura Cosméticos"), Natura &Co Holding S.A., a Brazilian corporation (sociedade anônima) ("Natura &Co Holding"), and two subsidiaries of Natura &Co Holding S.A. ("Natura &Co") pursuant to which, in a series of transactions (the "Transaction"). Upon the consummation of the Transaction, the Company became a wholly owned subsidiary of Natura &Co Holding and Avon common stock ceased to be traded on the NYSE. As a result, we have excluded disclosures of Earnings per Share from our consolidated financial statements. For additional information, see Note 18, Agreement and Plan of Mergers with Natura Cosméticos S.A. The Company has updated its reportable segments to align with how the business is operated and managed since the merger with Natura &Co Holding, we have identified two reportable segments based on geographic operations: Avon International and Avon Latin America. In prior periods, the Company reported four segments: Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific, South Latin America and North Latin America. Previously reported segment information has been recast throughout the consolidated financial statements, as applicable, for all periods presented to reflect the changes in the Company’s reportable segments. Refer to Note 9, Segment Information for more information. In our opinion, the unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all adjustments of a normal recurring nature that are necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. Results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. You should read these unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements contained in our 2019 Form 10-K. When used in this report, the terms "Avon," "Company," "we" or "us" mean Avon Products, Inc. For interim Consolidated Financial Statements purposes, we generally provide for accruals under our various employee benefit plans for each quarter based on one quarter of the estimated annual expense, and adjust these accruals as estimates are refined. In addition, our income tax provision is determined using an estimate of our consolidated annual effective tax rate, adjusted in the current period for discrete income tax items including: •the effects of significant, unusual or extraordinary pretax and income tax items, if any; •the impact of changes in tax legislation, if any; •withholding taxes recognized associated with cash repatriations; and •the impact of loss-making subsidiaries for which we cannot recognize an income tax benefit and subsidiaries for which an effective tax rate cannot be reliably estimated. Reclassifications Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company had tooling, net of amortization of $8.0 and $12.9, respectively. The tooling balance as of December 31, 2019, representing cost of $94.4 and accumulated depreciation of $81.5, previously included in other long-term assets has been reclassified to property, plant and equipment to conform to the current year presentation. As of September 30, 2020, we identified an immaterial classification error in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows relating to the nine month period ended September 30, 2019 with respect to cash flows from the settlement of derivative contracts. Our accounting policy is to classify derivative cash flows as operating, investing or financing consistent with the nature of the underlying hedged item. However, we have identified that cash flows relating to derivative contracts that economically hedge foreign exchange gains and losses on intercompany loans have been incorrectly classified as operating activities rather than financing activities. We have corrected this reclassification error through a revision to the nine month period ended September 30, 2019 to reclassify cash inflows of $36.1 from the settlement of derivative contracts from operating activities to financing activities. COVID-19 pandemic A novel strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) was first identified in Wuhan, China in December 2019, and subsequently declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. Due to the uncertain and rapidly evolving nature of current conditions around the world, the impacts of COVID-19 most of which are beyond the Company’s control, continue to evolve, and the outcome is uncertain. We are therefore unable to predict accurately the impact that COVID-19 will have on our business going forward. During the second quarter of 2020, COVID-19 had a significant impact on our operations as many markets were subject to lockdown restrictions which limited our ability to recruit and enroll Representatives, operate manufacturing facilities and distribution centers and to process and deliver orders. Most markets showed signs of recovery in the third quarter of 2020 but it is unclear whether this recovery will continue in the remaining of 2020 or if new lockdown measures currently being imposed in parts of Europe will dampen the recovery. We continue to closely monitor the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic, deciding on actions to minimize impacts, ensure the continuity of operations and promote the safety and health of all the people involved. Since the beginning of the virus spread and the consequent restrictive measures imposed by governments, such as closing non-essential trade and restricting the movement of people across borders, the Company has implemented some measures in all its operations, in line with the official measures: •Incentives to remote working and adoption of essentiality criteria to limit industrial and logistical operations; •Adoption of new safety measures for operational workers, such as the use of masks and procedures to distance people between processes; •Re-planning of sales cycles, prioritizing personal care items; •Speeding up the digitization of sales channels; •We communicated social distancing protocols to our Representatives around the world; •Change in the minimum order criteria, start kit and increased deadline for payment of Representatives - original practices are being restored as the markets are recovering from pandemic; and •Daily monitoring of suppliers to ensure supply. As of the date of this report, we are unable to estimate the long term impact of the economic paralysis arising from efforts to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus and the expected reduction in activity on our business, results of operations and financial condition. We will continue to review our revenue, investments, expenses and cash outflows, as well as adjusting our relationships with suppliers. Furthermore, the actions outlined above are continuously being re-evaluated in light of global developments relating to COVID-19. Cyber incident In June 2020, the Company became aware that it was exposed to a cyber incident in its Information Technology ("IT") environment which interrupted some systems and partially affected the Company's operations. We engaged leading external cyber security and IT general controls specialists, launched a comprehensive containment and remediation effort, and started a forensic investigation. By mid-August, the Company had re-established all of its core business processes and resumed operations in all of its markets, including all of its distribution centers. The cyber incident had a significant impact on our revenue performance for the second quarter of 2020, with the majority of the impact (approximately $87 million in sales) being shifted to the third quarter of 2020 as the Company fulfilled the order backlog created. The incremental expense incurred as a result of the cyber incident was not material. Although we have no indication that the accuracy and completeness of any financial information was impacted as a result of the incident and the Company has performed extensive procedures to validate such accuracy and completeness, we believe that, if the incident had gone differently, it could have potentially resulted in a material impact to the Company’s financial statements. Going concern Considering the uncertain nature of any possible future COVID-19 impacts which are beyond the Company’s control, we might expect some negative impact on revenue from COVID-19 to continue for the remainder of 2020 and into 2021, which will, in turn, result in lower cash generation from activities. If the downturn is deeper or for longer than we anticipate, the Company could take certain further actions to ease the pressure of certain cash outflows, such as reducing discretionary expenditure, selling non-core assets, accessing government pandemic initiatives or arranging borrowing facilities with third-party banks and affiliate companies. Our projections indicate that we should have sufficient liquidity to meet our obligations to parties other than Natura &Co and its affiliates for a period of not less than 12 months from the issuance date of the Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company has received an irrevocable commitment from Natura &Co Holding that it will provide sufficient financial support if and when needed to enable the Company to meet its obligations as they come due in the normal course of business for a period of not less than 12 months from the date issuance of the Consolidated Financial Statements. Accounting Standards Implemented ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses, which requires measurement and recognition of expected credit losses for financial assets held. We adopted this new accounting guidance effective January 1, 2020, using a modified retrospective transition approach. The adoption did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements and disclosures and did not significantly impact the Company’s accounting policies or estimation methods related to the allowance for doubtful accounts. The adoption resulted in a cumulative effect decrease to retained earnings of approximately $2 to reflect a change in the allowance for doubtful accounts. Accounting Standards to be Implemented ASU 2019-12, Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Income Taxes, which is intended to simplify the accounting standard and improve the usefulness of information provided in the financial statements. We intend to implement this new accounting guidance effective January 1, 2021, however early adoption is permitted. We are currently assessing the impact this new accounting guidance will have on our financial statements. ASU 2018-14, Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-14, Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans, which modifies the disclosure requirements for employers that sponsor defined benefit pension or other postretirement plans. The amendments in ASU 2018-14 remove disclosures that no longer are considered cost beneficial, clarify the specific requirements of disclosures, and add disclosure requirements identified as relevant. The amendments in ASU 2018-14 are effective for public business entities for annual periods ending after December 15, 2020. Early adoption is permitted. An entity should apply the amendments in ASU 2018-14 on a retrospective basis to all periods presented. We do not expect this new accounting guidance to have a material impact on the disclosures in our financial statements.

We prepare our unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). We consistently applied the accounting policies described in our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K ("2019 Form 10-K") in preparing these unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements, other than those impacted by new accounting standards as described below. On January 3, 2019, we completed the Agreement and Plan of Mergers with Natura Cosméticos S.A., a Brazilian corporation (sociedade anônima) ("Natura Cosméticos"), Natura &Co Holding S.A., a Brazilian corporation (sociedade anônima) ("Natura &Co Holding"), and two subsidiaries of Natura &Co Holding S.A. ("Natura &Co") pursuant to which, in a series of transactions (the "Transaction"). Upon the consummation of the Transaction, the Company became a wholly owned subsidiary of Natura &Co Holding and Avon common stock ceased to be traded on the NYSE. As a result, we have excluded disclosures of Earnings per Share from our consolidated financial statements. For additional information, see Note 18, Agreement and Plan of Mergers with Natura Cosméticos S.A.

The Company has updated its reportable segments to align with how the business is operated and managed since the merger with Natura &Co Holding, we have identified two reportable segments based on geographic operations: Avon International and Avon Latin America. In prior periods, the Company reported four segments: Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific, South Latin America and North Latin America. Previously reported segment information has been recast throughout the consolidated financial statements, as applicable, for all periods presented to reflect the changes in the Company’s reportable segments. Refer to Note 9, Segment Information for more information.

In our opinion, the unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all adjustments of a normal recurring nature that are necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. Results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. You should read these unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements contained in our 2019 Form 10-K. When used in this report, the terms "Avon," "Company," "we" or "us" mean Avon Products, Inc.

For interim Consolidated Financial Statements purposes, we generally provide for accruals under our various employee benefit plans for each quarter based on one quarter of the estimated annual expense, and adjust these accruals as estimates are refined. In addition, our income tax provision is determined using an estimate of our consolidated annual effective tax rate, adjusted in the current period for discrete income tax items including:

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company had tooling, net of amortization of $8.0 and $12.9, respectively. The tooling balance as of December 31, 2019, representing cost of $94.4 and accumulated depreciation of $81.5, previously included in other long-term assets has been reclassified to property, plant and equipment to conform to the current year presentation.

As of September 30, 2020, we identified an immaterial classification error in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows relating to the nine month period ended September 30, 2019 with respect to cash flows from the settlement of derivative contracts. Our accounting policy is to classify derivative cash flows as operating, investing or financing consistent with the nature of the underlying hedged item. However, we have identified that cash flows relating to derivative contracts that economically hedge foreign exchange gains and losses on intercompany loans have been incorrectly classified as operating activities rather than financing activities. We have corrected this reclassification error through a revision to the nine month period ended September 30, 2019 to reclassify cash inflows of $36.1 from the settlement of derivative contracts from operating activities to financing activities.

A novel strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) was first identified in Wuhan, China in December 2019, and subsequently declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. Due to the uncertain and rapidly evolving nature of current conditions around the world, the impacts of COVID-19 most of which are beyond the Company’s control, continue to evolve, and the outcome is uncertain. We are therefore unable to predict accurately the impact that COVID-19 will have on our business going forward.

During the second quarter of 2020, COVID-19 had a significant impact on our operations as many markets were subject to lockdown restrictions which limited our ability to recruit and enroll Representatives, operate manufacturing facilities and distribution centers and to process and deliver orders. Most markets showed signs of recovery in the third quarter of 2020 but it is unclear whether this recovery will continue in the remaining of 2020 or if new lockdown measures currently being imposed in parts of Europe will dampen the recovery. We continue to closely monitor the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic, deciding on actions to minimize impacts, ensure the continuity of operations and promote the safety and health of all the people involved. Since the beginning of the virus spread and the consequent restrictive measures imposed by governments, such as closing non-essential trade and restricting the movement of people across borders, the Company has implemented some measures in all its operations, in line with the official measures:

As of the date of this report, we are unable to estimate the long term impact of the economic paralysis arising from efforts to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus and the expected reduction in activity on our business, results of operations and financial condition. We will continue to review our revenue, investments, expenses and cash outflows, as well as adjusting our relationships with suppliers. Furthermore, the actions outlined above are continuously being re-evaluated in light of global developments relating to COVID-19.

In June 2020, the Company became aware that it was exposed to a cyber incident in its Information Technology ("IT") environment which interrupted some systems and partially affected the Company's operations. We engaged leading external cyber security and IT general controls specialists, launched a comprehensive containment and remediation effort, and started a forensic investigation. By mid-August, the Company had re-established all of its core business processes and resumed operations in all of its markets, including all of its distribution centers.

The cyber incident had a significant impact on our revenue performance for the second quarter of 2020, with the majority of the impact (approximately $87 million in sales) being shifted to the third quarter of 2020 as the Company fulfilled the order backlog created. The incremental expense incurred as a result of the cyber incident was not material.

Although we have no indication that the accuracy and completeness of any financial information was impacted as a result of the incident and the Company has performed extensive procedures to validate such accuracy and completeness, we believe that, if the incident had gone differently, it could have potentially resulted in a material impact to the Company’s financial statements.

Considering the uncertain nature of any possible future COVID-19 impacts which are beyond the Company’s control, we might expect some negative impact on revenue from COVID-19 to continue for the remainder of 2020 and into 2021, which will, in turn, result in lower cash generation from activities. If the downturn is deeper or for longer than we anticipate, the Company could take certain further actions to ease the pressure of certain cash outflows, such as reducing discretionary expenditure, selling non-core assets, accessing government pandemic initiatives or arranging borrowing facilities with third-party banks and affiliate companies. Our projections indicate that we should have sufficient liquidity to meet our obligations to parties other than Natura &Co and its affiliates for a period of not less than 12 months from the issuance date of the Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company has received an irrevocable commitment from Natura &Co Holding that it will provide sufficient financial support if and when needed to enable the Company to meet its obligations as they come due in the normal course of business for a period of not less than 12 months from the date issuance of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses, which requires measurement and recognition of expected credit losses for financial assets held. We adopted this new accounting guidance effective January 1, 2020, using a modified retrospective transition approach. The adoption did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements and disclosures and did not significantly impact the Company’s accounting policies or estimation methods related to the allowance for doubtful accounts. The adoption resulted in a cumulative effect decrease to retained earnings of approximately $2 to reflect a change in the allowance for doubtful accounts.

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Income Taxes, which is intended to simplify the accounting standard and improve the usefulness of information provided in the financial statements. We intend to implement this new accounting guidance effective January 1, 2021, however early adoption is permitted. We are currently assessing the impact this new accounting guidance will have on our financial statements.