DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTSOur operations in foreign countries expose us to market risk associated with foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations between the U.S. dollar and various foreign currencies, primarily the Euro. To manage this risk, we may hedge a portion of our foreign currency exposures related to outstanding monetary assets and liabilities as well as forecasted product sales using foreign currency exchange forward or option contracts. In general, the market risk related to these contracts is offset by corresponding gains and losses on the hedged transactions. The credit risk associated with these contracts is driven by changes in interest and currency exchange rates and, as a result, varies over time. By working only with major banks and closely monitoring current market conditions, we seek to limit the risk that counterparties to these contracts may be unable to perform. We also seek to limit our risk of loss by entering into contracts that permit net settlement at maturity. Therefore, our overall risk of loss in the event of a counterparty default is limited to the amount of any unrealized gains on outstanding contracts (i.e., those contracts that have a positive fair value) at the date of default. We do not enter into derivative contracts for trading purposes.

We hedge our exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations for certain monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in a non-functional currency. The derivative instruments we use to hedge this exposure are not designated as hedges and, as a result, changes in their fair value are recorded in Other income (expense), net on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

We hedge our exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations for forecasted product sales that are denominated in a non-functional currency. The derivative instruments we use to hedge this exposure are designated as cash flow hedges and have maturities of 18 months or less. Upon executing a hedging contract and quarterly thereafter, we assess hedge effectiveness using regression analysis. The unrealized gains or losses in Accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) are reclassified into product sales when the respective hedged transactions affect earnings. The majority of gains and losses related to the hedged forecasted transactions reported in AOCI as of March 31, 2021 are expected to be reclassified to product sales within 12 months.

The cash flow effects of our derivative contracts for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 were included within Net cash provided by operating activities on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

We had notional amounts on foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding of $3.0 billion and $2.4 billion as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

While all our derivative contracts allow us the right to offset assets and liabilities, we have presented amounts on a gross basis. The following table summarizes the classification and fair values of derivative instruments on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets:


	March 31, 2021
	Asset Derivatives			Liability Derivatives
(in millions)	Classification	Fair Value		Classification	Fair Value
Derivatives designated as hedges:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Prepaid and other current assets	$	25	Other accrued liabilities	$	(41)
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Other long-term assets	7		Other long-term obligations	—
Total derivatives designated as hedges		32			(41)
Derivatives not designated as hedges:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Prepaid and other current assets	—		Other accrued liabilities	—
Total derivatives not designated as hedges		—			—
Total derivatives		$	32		$	(41)


	December 31, 2020
	Asset Derivatives			Liability Derivatives
(in millions)	Classification	Fair Value		Classification	Fair Value
Derivatives designated as hedges:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Prepaid and other current assets	$	—	Other accrued liabilities	$	(113)
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Other long-term assets	—		Other long-term obligations	(7)
Total derivatives designated as hedges		—			(120)
Derivatives not designated as hedges:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Prepaid and other current assets	12		Other accrued liabilities	(1)
Total derivatives not designated as hedges		12			(1)
Total derivatives		$	12		$	(121)

The following table summarizes the effect of our foreign currency exchange contracts on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements:


	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
(in millions)	2021		2020
Derivatives designated as hedges:
Gains recognized in AOCI	$	78	$	66
Gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI into product sales	$	(25)	$	27
Derivatives not designated as hedges:
Gains recognized in Other income (expense), net	$	34	$	24

From time to time, we may discontinue cash flow hedges and, as a result, record related amounts in Other income (expense), net on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. There were no discontinuances of cash flow hedges for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020.

As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, we only held foreign currency exchange contracts. The following table summarizes the potential effect of offsetting our foreign currency exchange contracts on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets:



							Gross Amounts Not Offset on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in millions)	Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets/Liabilities		Gross Amounts Offset on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets		Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets		Derivative Financial Instruments		Cash Collateral Received/ Pledged		Net Amount (Legal Offset)
As of March 31, 2021
Derivative assets	$	32	$	—	$	32	$	(22)	$	—	$	10
Derivative liabilities	$	(41)	$	—	$	(41)	$	22	$	—	$	(19)
As of December 31, 2020
Derivative assets	$	12	$	—	$	12	$	(12)	$	—	$	—
Derivative liabilities	$	(121)	$	—	$	(121)	$	12	$	—	$	(109)