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Financial Instruments | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] |
Financial Instruments | Note 10. Financial Instruments Fair Value of Derivative Instruments Derivative instruments were recorded at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets as follows:
| As of December 31,
| 2024 |  | 2023
| Asset Derivatives |  | Liability Derivatives |  | Asset Derivatives |  | Liability Derivatives
| (in millions)
Derivatives designated as accounting hedges: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate contracts | $ | 84 |  |  | $ | 35 |  |  | $ | 120 |  |  | $ | 57 |
Net investment hedge derivative contracts (1) | 305 |  |  | 50 |  |  | 163 |  |  | 382 |
| 389 |  |  | 85 |  |  | 283 |  |  | 439 |
Derivatives not designated as accounting hedges: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Currency exchange contracts | $ | 302 |  |  | $ | 118 |  |  | $ | 195 |  |  | $ | 134 |
Commodity contracts | 2,205 |  |  | 1,522 |  |  | 1,119 |  |  | 984 |
Interest rate contracts | 3 |  |  | — |  |  | — |  |  | 2 |
| 2,510 |  |  | 1,640 |  |  | 1,314 |  |  | 1,120 |
Total fair value | $ | 2,899 |  |  | $ | 1,725 |  |  | $ | 1,597 |  |  | $ | 1,559 |
(1)Net investment hedge derivative contracts consist of cross-currency interest rate swaps, forward contracts and options. We also designate some of our non-U.S. dollar denominated debt to hedge a portion of our net investments in our non-U.S. operations. This debt is not reflected in the table above, but is included in long-term debt discussed in Note 9, Debt and Borrowing Arrangements. Both net investment hedge derivative contracts and non-U.S. dollar denominated debt acting as net investment hedges are also disclosed in the Derivative Volume table and the Hedges of Net Investments in International Operations section appearing later in this footnote. We recorded the fair value of our derivative instruments in the consolidated balance sheet as follows:
| As of December 31,
| 2024 |  | 2023
| (in millions)
Other current assets | $ | 2,545 |  |  | $ | 1,347 |
Other assets | 354 |  |  | 250 |
Other current liabilities | 1,641 |  |  | 1,209 |
Other liabilities | 84 |  |  | 350 |
The fair values (asset/(liability)) of our derivative instruments were determined using:
| As of December 31, 2024
| Total Fair Value of Net Asset/(Liability) |  | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) |  | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) |  | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
| (in millions)
Currency exchange contracts | $ | 184 |  |  | $ | — |  |  | $ | 184 |  |  | $ | — |
Commodity contracts | 683 |  |  | (111) |  |  | 794 |  |  | — |
Interest rate contracts | 52 |  |  | — |  |  | 52 |  |  | — |
Net investment hedge contracts | 255 |  |  | — |  |  | 255 |  |  | — |
Total derivatives | $ | 1,174 |  |  | $ | (111) |  |  | $ | 1,285 |  |  | $ | — |
| As of December 31, 2023
| Total Fair Value of Net Asset/(Liability) |  | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) |  | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) |  | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
| (in millions)
Currency exchange contracts | $ | 61 |  |  | $ | — |  |  | $ | 61 |  |  | $ | — |
Commodity contracts | 135 |  |  | 28 |  |  | 107 |  |  | — |
Interest rate contracts | 61 |  |  | — |  |  | 61 |  |  | — |
Net investment hedge contracts | (219) |  |  | — |  |  | (219) |  |  | — |
Total derivatives | $ | 38 |  |  | $ | 28 |  |  | $ | 10 |  |  | $ | — |
Level 1 financial assets and liabilities consist of exchange-traded commodity futures and listed options. The fair value of these instruments is determined based on quoted market prices on commodity exchanges. Level 2 financial assets and liabilities consist primarily of over-the-counter (“OTC”) currency exchange forwards, options and swaps; commodity forwards and options; net investment hedge contracts; and interest rate swaps. Our currency exchange contracts are valued using an income approach based on observable market forward rates less the contract rate multiplied by the notional amount. Commodity derivatives are valued using an income approach based on the observable market commodity index prices less the contract rate multiplied by the notional amount or based on pricing models that rely on market observable inputs such as commodity prices. Our calculation of the fair value of interest rate swaps is derived from a discounted cash flow analysis based on the terms of the contract and the observable market interest rate curve. Our calculation of the fair value of financial instruments takes into consideration the risk of nonperformance, including counterparty credit risk. Our OTC derivative transactions are governed by International Swap Dealers Association agreements and other standard industry contracts. Under these agreements, we do not post nor require collateral from our counterparties. The majority of our derivative contracts do not have a legal right of set-off. We manage the credit risk in connection with these and all our derivatives by entering into transactions with counterparties with investment grade credit ratings, limiting the amount of exposure with each counterparty and monitoring the financial condition of our counterparties. Derivative Volume The gross notional values of our derivative instruments were:
| Notional Amount
| As of December 31,
| 2024 |  | 2023
| (in millions)
Currency exchange contracts: |  |  |
Intercompany loans and forecasted interest payments | $ | 4,406 |  |  | $ | 2,860 |
Forecasted transactions | 9,132 |  |  | 5,550 |
Commodity contracts | 16,210 |  |  | 16,631 |
Interest rate contracts | 5,336 |  |  | 2,384 |
Net investment hedges: |  |  |
Net investment hedge derivative contracts | 8,647 |  |  | 7,456 |
Non-U.S. dollar debt designated as net investment hedges: |  |  |
Euro notes | 3,298 |  |  | 3,516 |
Swiss franc notes | 220 |  |  | 386 |
Canadian dollar notes | 869 |  |  | 453 |
Cash Flow Hedges Cash flow hedge activity, net of taxes, is recorded within accumulated other comprehensive earnings/(losses). Refer to Note 15, Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income for further information on current period activity. Based on current market conditions, we would expect to transfer losses o f $31 million (net of taxes) for interest rate cash flow hedges to earnings during the next 12 months. Cash Flow Hedge Coverage As of December 31, 2024, our longest dated cash flow hedges were interest rate swaps that hedge forecasted interest rate payments over the nex t 4 years. Hedges of Net Investments in International Operations Net investment hedge (“NIH”) derivative contracts We enter into cross-currency interest rate swaps, forwards and options to hedge certain investments in our non-U.S. operations against movements in exchange rates. As of December 31, 2024, the aggregate notional value of these NIH derivative contracts was $8.6 billion and the ir impact on other comprehensive earnings and net earnings during the years presented below were as follows:
| For the Years Ended December 31,
| 2024 |  | 2023 |  | 2022
| (in millions)
After-tax gain/(loss) on NIH contracts (1) | $ | 301 |  |  | $ | (185) |  |  | $ | 396 |
(1)Amounts recorded for unsettled and settled NIH derivative contracts are recorded in the cumulative translation adjustment within other comprehensive earnings. The cash flows from the settled contracts are reported within proceeds from derivative settlements and payments for derivative settlements in the consolidated statement of cash flows.
| For the Years Ended December 31,
| 2024 |  | 2023 |  | 2022
| (in millions)
Amounts excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness (1) | $ | 186 |  |  | $ | 148 |  |  | $ | 116 |
(1)We elected to record changes in the fair value of amounts excluded from the assessment of effectiveness in net earnings within interest and other expense, net. Non-U.S. dollar debt designated as net investment hedges After-tax gains/(losses) related to hedges of net investments in international operations were recorded within the cumulative translation adjustment section of other comprehensive income and were:
| For the Years Ended December 31,
| 2024 |  | 2023 |  | 2022
| (in millions)
Euro notes | $ | 167 |  |  | $ | (81) |  |  | $ | 162 |
British pound sterling notes | — |  |  | — |  |  | 45 |
Swiss franc notes | 14 |  |  | (41) |  |  | 13 |
Canadian notes | 44 |  |  | (8) |  |  | 25 |
Economic Hedges Pre-tax gains/(losses) recorded in net earnings for economic hedges were:
| For the Years Ended December 31, |  | Recognized in Earnings
| 2024 |  | 2023 |  | 2022 |
| (in millions) |  |
Currency exchange contracts: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Intercompany loans and forecasted interest payments | $ | 75 |  |  | $ | 2 |  |  | $ | (14) |  |  | Interest and other expense, net
Forecasted transactions | 106 |  |  | 17 |  |  | 117 |  |  | Cost of sales
Forecasted transactions | 17 |  |  | 18 |  |  | 17 |  |  | Interest and other expense, net
Forecasted transactions | (8) |  |  | — |  |  | (1) |  |  | Selling, general and administrative expenses
Commodity contracts | 1,759 |  |  | 262 |  |  | 157 |  |  | Cost of sales
Equity method investment contracts (1) | — |  |  | 7 |  |  | — |  |  | Gain on equity method investment contracts
Total | $ | 1,949 |  |  | $ | 306 |  |  | $ | 276 |  |  |
(1) Equity method investment contracts consisted of the bifurcated embedded derivative option that were a component of the September 20, 2021 €300 million exchangeable bonds issuance and expired on September 20, 2024. Refer to Note 9, Debt and Borrowing Arrangements for additional information. Fair Value of Contingent Consideration The following is a summary of our contingent consideration liability activity:
| For the Years Ended December 31,
| 2024 |  | 2023 |  | 2022
| (in millions)
Liability at the beginning of the period | $ | 680 |  |  | $ | 642 |  |  | $ | 159 |
Contingent consideration arising from acquisitions | 49 |  |  | — |  |  | 440 |
Changes in fair value | (394) |  |  | 128 |  |  | 44 |
Payments | (155) |  |  | (90) |  |  | — |
Currency | (1) |  |  | — |  |  | (1) |
Liability at the end of the period | $ | 179 |  |  | $ | 680 |  |  | $ | 642 |
Contingent consideration was recorded at fair value in the condensed consolidated balance sheets as follows:
| As of December 31, 2024
| Total Fair Value of Liability |  | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) |  | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) |  | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
| (in millions)
Clif Bar (1) | $ | 124 |  |  | $ | — |  |  | $ | — |  |  | $ | 124 |
Other (2) | 55 |  |  | — |  |  | — |  |  | 55 |
Total contingent consideration | $ | 179 |  |  | $ | — |  |  | $ | — |  |  | $ | 179 |
| As of December 31, 2023
| Total Fair Value of Liability |  | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) |  | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) |  | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
| (in millions)
Clif Bar (1) | $ | 548 |  |  | $ | — |  |  | $ | — |  |  | $ | 548 |
Other (2) | 132 |  |  | — |  |  | — |  |  | 132 |
Total contingent consideration | $ | 680 |  |  | $ | — |  |  | $ | — |  |  | $ | 680 |
(1)In connection with the Clif Bar acquisition, we entered into a contingent consideration arrangement that may require us to pay additional consideration to the sellers for achieving certain net revenue, gross profit and EBITDA targets in 2025 and 2026 that exceed our base financial projections for the business implied in the upfront purchase price. The possible payments range from zero to a maximum total of $2.4 billion, with higher payouts requiring the achievement of targets that generate rates of returns in excess of the base financial projections. The contingent consideration liabilities are recorded at fair value within long-term liabilities. The estimated fair value of the contingent consideration obligation is determined using a Monte Carlo simulation. Significant assumptions used in assessing the fair value of the liability include financial projections for net revenue, gross profit, and EBITDA, as well as discount and volatility rates. Fair value adjustments are primarily recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statement of earnings. During 2024, the expected forecast for 2025 and 2026 was updated to reflect recent trends in business performance and market outlook, resulting in a reduction in the fair value of the contingent consideration. (2)Other contingent consideration liabilities are recorded at fair value, with $55 million classified as long-term liabilities at December 31, 2024 and $132 million classified as other current liabilities at December 31, 2023. Fair value adjustments are recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statement of earnings.

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