COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2019
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	12. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES The Company had purchase commitments aggregating approximately $29.3 million at September 30, 2019, which represented commitments made by the Company and its subsidiaries to various suppliers of raw materials for the production of its products. These obligations vary in terms, but are generally satisfied within one year. The Company had contractual obligations aggregating approximately $171.6 million at September 30, 2019, which related primarily to sponsorships and other marketing activities. In February 2018, the working capital line limit for the Company's credit facility with HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited, Shanghai Branch, was increased from $9.0 million to $15.0 million. At September 30, 2019, the interest rate on borrowings under the line of credit was 5.5%. As of September 30, 2019, the Company had no amounts outstanding on this line of credit. During the three-months ended September 30, 2019, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire a manufacturing plant and adjoining land in Athy, County Kildare, Ireland for a purchase price of $12.0 million, of which an initial $1.2 million was paid in October 2019. The acquisition of the facility is expected to close in late December 2019. The Company intends to utilize the facility to produce and supply ingredients for certain of its international markets. In addition, during the three-months ended September 30, 2019, the Company entered into an agreement to purchase approximately 7.66 acres of land in San Fernando, California for a purchase price of $33.7 million. The Company intends to construct a new production facility on such land in order to consolidate AFF’s operations into a single location. The full purchase price was paid in October 2019. Legal Proceedings Litigation - The Company is currently a defendant in a number of personal injury lawsuits, claiming that the death or other serious injury of the plaintiffs was caused by consumption of Monster Energy® brand energy drinks. The plaintiffs in these lawsuits allege strict product liability, negligence, fraudulent concealment, breach of implied warranties and wrongful death. The Company believes that each complaint is without merit and plans a vigorous defense. The Company also believes that any damages, if awarded, would not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations. Furthermore, from time to time in the normal course of business, the Company is named in other litigation, including consumer class actions, intellectual property litigation and claims from prior distributors. Although it is not possible to predict the ultimate outcome of such litigation, based on the facts known to the Company, management believes that such litigation in aggregate will likely not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations. The Company evaluates, on a quarterly basis, developments in legal proceedings and other matters that could cause an increase or decrease in the amount of the liability that is accrued, if any, or in the amount of any related insurance reimbursements recorded. As of September 30, 2019, the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet included accrued loss contingencies of approximately $2.0 million.

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

12. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

The Company had purchase commitments aggregating approximately $29.3 million at September 30, 2019, which represented commitments made by the Company and its subsidiaries to various suppliers of raw materials for the production of its products. These obligations vary in terms, but are generally satisfied within one year.

The Company had contractual obligations aggregating approximately $171.6 million at September 30, 2019, which related primarily to sponsorships and other marketing activities.

In February 2018, the working capital line limit for the Company's credit facility with HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited, Shanghai Branch, was increased from $9.0 million to $15.0 million. At September 30, 2019, the interest rate on borrowings under the line of credit was 5.5%. As of September 30, 2019, the Company had no amounts outstanding on this line of credit.

During the three-months ended September 30, 2019, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire a manufacturing plant and adjoining land in Athy, County Kildare, Ireland for a purchase price of $12.0 million, of which an initial $1.2 million was paid in October 2019. The acquisition of the facility is expected to close in late December 2019. The Company intends to utilize the facility to produce and supply ingredients for certain of its international markets.

In addition, during the three-months ended September 30, 2019, the Company entered into an agreement to purchase approximately 7.66 acres of land in San Fernando, California for a purchase price of $33.7 million. The Company intends to construct a new production facility on such land in order to consolidate AFF’s operations into a single location. The full purchase price was paid in October 2019.

Legal Proceedings

Litigation - The Company is currently a defendant in a number of personal injury lawsuits, claiming that the death or other serious injury of the plaintiffs was caused by consumption of Monster Energy® brand energy drinks. The plaintiffs in these lawsuits allege strict product liability, negligence, fraudulent concealment, breach of implied warranties and wrongful death. The Company believes that each complaint is without merit and plans a vigorous defense. The Company also believes that any damages, if awarded, would not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

Furthermore, from time to time in the normal course of business, the Company is named in other litigation, including consumer class actions, intellectual property litigation and claims from prior distributors. Although it is not possible to predict the ultimate outcome of such litigation, based on the facts known to the Company, management believes that such litigation in aggregate will likely not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

The Company evaluates, on a quarterly basis, developments in legal proceedings and other matters that could cause an increase or decrease in the amount of the liability that is accrued, if any, or in the amount of any related insurance reimbursements recorded. As of September 30, 2019, the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet included accrued loss contingencies of approximately $2.0 million.