Fair Value Measurements

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2016

Note 13. Fair Value Measurements

We present fair value measurements and disclosures applicable to both our financial and nonfinancial assets and liabilities that are measured and reported on a fair value basis. Fair value is an exit price representing the expected amount we would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction with market participants at the measurement date. We have followed consistent methods and assumptions to estimate the fair values as more fully described in our 2015 Annual Report.

Our financial instruments that are subject to fair value disclosure consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, derivatives and long-term debt. At June 30, 2016, the carrying values of all of these financial instruments, except the long-term debt with fixed interest rates, approximated fair value. The fair value of floating-rate debt approximates the carrying amount because the interest rates paid are based on short-term maturities. The fair value of our fixed-rate long-term debt is estimated based on the Bloomberg algorithm, which takes into account similar sized and industry debt (a Level 2 category fair value measurement). As of June 30, 2016, the fair value of our fixed-rate debt was $254.2 million, and $248.8 net of debt issuance costs.

Fair value principles prioritize valuation inputs across three broad levels. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs are quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly through market corroboration, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs based on the assumptions used to measure assets and liabilities at fair value. An asset or liability’s classification within the various levels is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Recurring Fair Value Measurements

The following table summarizes the assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for our interest rate swap derivative financial instrument:


				Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2016
Description	June 30, 2016			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Derivative asset - current	$	578		$	—	$	578		$	—
Derivative asset - noncurrent		852			—		852			—
Derivative liability - current		(2,361	)		—		(2,361	)		—
Derivative liability - noncurrent		(3,165	)		—		(3,165	)		—

	$	(4,096	)	$	—	$	(4,096	)	$	—


				Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2015
Description	December 31, 2015			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Derivative asset - current	$	388		$	—	$	388		$	—
Derivative asset - noncurrent		368			—		368			—
Derivative liability - current		(2,098	)		—		(2,098	)		—
Derivative liability - noncurrent		(1,673	)		—		(1,673	)		—

	$	(3,015	)	$	—	$	(3,015	)	$	—

Our policy is to manage interest expense using a mix of fixed and variable rate debt. To manage this mix effectively, we may enter into interest rate swaps in which we agree to exchange the difference between fixed and variable interest amounts calculated by reference to an agreed upon notional principal amount.

Our $150.0 million interest rate swap went into effect on December 29, 2015, at which time our interest rate was effectively 6.966% until December 31, 2018. The hedge instrument will be 100% effective and as such the mark to market gains or losses on this hedge will be included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to the extent effective, and reclassified into interest expense over the term of the related debt instruments.

The interest rate swap derivative is classified as Level 2. Level 2 fair value is based on estimates using standard pricing models. These standard pricing models use inputs which are derived from or corroborated by observable market data such as interest rate yield curves, index forward curves, discount curves, and volatility surfaces. Counterparties to these derivative contracts are highly rated financial institutions which we believe carry only a minimal risk of nonperformance.

We have elected to present the derivative contracts on a gross basis in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet included within other current and non-current assets and other current and non-current liabilities. Had we chosen to present the derivative contract on a net basis, we would have a derivative in a net liability position of $4.1 million as of June 30, 2016. We do not have any cash collateral due under such agreements.

As of June 30, 2016, we reported a loss in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) of $4.1 million related to the interest rate swaps. In connection with periodic settlements and related reclassification of other comprehensive income, we recognized $0.5 million and $0.9 million of net hedging losses on the interest rate swaps in the interest expense line on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016. If there are no changes in the interest rates for the next twelve months, we expect $1.8 million to be reclassified out of AOCI to interest expense. See the following “Derivatives’ Hedging Relationships” section for the impact of the interest rate swaps on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Derivatives’ Hedging Relationships


	Amount of after tax gain/ (loss) recognized in Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives (effective portion)						Location of gain/(loss) reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income		Pre-tax amount of gain/(loss) reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into Income (effective portion)
Derivatives’ Cash Flow Hedging Relationships	June 30, 2016			December 31, 2015			into Income (effective portion)		June 30, 2016			December 31, 2015

Forward starting interest rate swap contract	$	(4,096	)	$	(3,015	)		Interest Expense	$	(927	)	$	—

	$	(4,096	)	$	(3,015	)			$	(927	)	$	—

As of June 30, 2016, we did not own derivative instruments that were classified as fair value hedges or trading securities. In addition, as of June 30, 2016, we did not own derivative instruments containing credit risk contingencies.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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