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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
We maintain a foreign exchange risk management policy designed to establish a framework to protect the value of our non-functional currency denominated transactions from adverse changes in exchange rates. Sales of our products can be denominated in a currency different from the currency in which the related costs to produce the product are denominated. Changes in exchange rates on such inter-country sales or intercompany loans can impact our results of operations. Our policy is not to engage in speculative foreign currency hedging activities, but to minimize our net foreign currency transaction exposure defined as firm commitments and transactions recorded and denominated in currencies other than the functional currency. We may use foreign currency forward exchange contracts, options and cross currency swaps to economically hedge these risks.
For derivative instruments designated as hedges, we formally document the nature and relationships between the hedging instruments and the hedged items, as well as the risk management objectives, strategies for undertaking the various hedge transactions, and the method of assessing hedge effectiveness at inception. Quarterly thereafter, we formally assess whether the derivatives that are used in hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in the fair value or cash flows of the hedged item. Additionally, in order to designate any derivative instrument as a hedge of an anticipated transaction, the significant characteristics and expected terms of any anticipated transaction must be specifically identified, and it must be probable that the anticipated transaction will occur. All derivative financial instruments used as hedges are recorded at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (See Note 12 – Fair Value).
Cash Flow Hedge
For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, the changes in fair values are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss and included in changes in derivative gain/loss. The changes in the fair values of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net income when the underlying hedged item is recognized in earnings. Cash flows from the settlement of derivative contracts designated as cash flow hedges offset cash flows from the underlying hedged items and are included in operating activities in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Net Investment Hedge
A significant number of our operations are located outside of the United States. Because of this, movements in exchange rates may have a significant impact on the translation of the financial condition and results of operations of our foreign subsidiaries. A weakening U.S. dollar has an additive effect on our financial condition and results of operations. Conversely, a strengthening U.S. dollar relative to foreign currencies has a dilutive translation effect. In some cases we maintain debt in these subsidiaries to offset the net asset exposure. In the event we plan on a full or partial liquidation of any of our foreign subsidiaries where our net investment is likely to be monetized, we will consider hedging the currency exposure associated with such a transaction.
On July 6, 2022, we entered into a seven year USD/EUR fixed-to-fixed cross currency interest rate swap to effectively hedge the interest rate exposure relating to $203 million of the $400 million 3.60% Senior Notes due March 2032, which were issued by AptarGroup, Inc. on March 7, 2022. This USD/EUR swap agreement exchanged $203 million of fixed-rate 3.60% USD debt to €200 million of fixed-rate 2.5224% EUR debt. We pay semi-annual fixed rate interest payments on the euro notional amount of €2.5 million and receive semi-annual fixed rate interest payments on the USD notional amount of $3.7 million. This swap has been designated as a net investment hedge to effectively hedge the foreign exchange risk associated with €200 million of our euro denominated net assets. We elected the spot method for recording the net investment hedge. Gains and losses resulting from the settlement of the excluded components are recorded in interest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Gains and losses resulting from the fair value adjustments to the cross currency swap agreements are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss as the swaps are effective in hedging the designated risk. As of December 31, 2023, the fair value of the cross currency swap was a $22.2 million liability. The swap agreement will mature on September 15, 2029.
Other
As of December 31, 2023, we have recorded the fair value of foreign currency forward exchange contracts of $0.4 million in prepaid and other and $0.2 million in accounts payable, accrued and other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. All forward exchange contracts outstanding as of December 31, 2023 had an aggregate notional contract amount of $50.8 million.
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of
December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Balance Sheet
Location		Derivatives
Designated
as Hedging
Instruments		Derivatives
not
Designated
as Hedging
Instruments		Derivatives
Designated
as Hedging
Instruments		Derivatives
not
Designated
as Hedging
Instruments
Derivative Assets
Foreign Exchange ContractsPrepaid and other$— $386 $— $1,107 
$— $386 $— $1,107 
Derivative Liabilities
Foreign Exchange ContractsAccounts payable, accrued and other liabilities$— $221 $— $269 
Cross Currency Swap Contract (1)Accounts payable, accrued and other liabilities22,199 — 8,840 — 
$22,199 $221 $8,840 $269 
(1)This cross currency swap contract is composed of both an interest component and a foreign exchange component.
The Effect of Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments on Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the
Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022
Derivatives in Cash
Flow Hedging
Relationships		Amount of Gain (Loss)
Recognized in
Other Comprehensive
Income on Derivative		Location of (Loss)
Gain Recognized
in Income on
Derivatives		Amount of Gain (Loss)
Reclassified from
Accumulated
Other Comprehensive
Income on Derivative		Total Amount
of Affected
Income
Statement
Line Item
2023202220232022
Cross currency swap contract:
Interest component$— $229 Interest expense$— $171 $(40,418)
Foreign exchange component(10,086)(6,894)Miscellaneous, net— (217)3,212 
$(10,086)$(6,665)$— $(46)
The Effect of Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Income for the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022
Derivatives Not Designated
as Hedging Instruments		Location of (Loss) Gain Recognized
in Income on Derivatives		Amount of (Loss) Gain
Recognized in Income
on Derivatives
20232022
Foreign Exchange ContractsOther (Expense) Income:
Miscellaneous, net		$(668)$606 
$(668)$606 
Gross Amounts
Offset in the
Statement of
Financial Position		Net Amounts
Presented in
the Statement of
Financial Position		Gross Amounts not Offset
in the Statement of
Financial Position
Gross
Amount		Financial
Instruments		Cash Collateral
Received		Net
Amount
Description
December 31, 2023
Derivative Assets$386 $— $386 $— $— $386 
Total Assets$386 $— $386 $— $— $386 
Derivative Liabilities$22,420 $— $22,420 $— $— $22,420 
Total Liabilities$22,420 $— $22,420 $— $— $22,420 
December 31, 2022
Derivative Assets$1,107 $— $1,107 $— $— $1,107 
Total Assets$1,107 $— $1,107 $— $— $1,107 
Derivative Liabilities$9,109 $— $9,109 $— $— $9,109 
Total Liabilities$9,109 $— $9,109 $— $— $9,109