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Hedges and Derivative Financial Instruments
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2020
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Hedges and Derivative Financial Instruments HEDGES AND DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Derivative instruments are accounted for at fair value based on market rates. Derivatives where we elect hedge accounting are designated as either cash flow, fair value or net investment hedges. Derivatives that are not accounted for based on hedge accounting are marked to market through earnings. If the designated cash flow hedges are highly effective, the gains and losses are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) and subsequently reclassified to earnings to offset the impact of the hedged items when they occur. In the event it becomes probable the forecasted transaction to which a cash flow hedge relates will not occur, the derivative would be terminated and the amount in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) would be recognized in earnings. The fair value of the hedge asset or liability is present in either other current assets/liabilities or other noncurrent assets/liabilities on the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets and in other within cash provided by (used in) operating activities in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows.
Using derivative instruments means assuming counterparty credit risk. Counterparty credit risk relates to the loss we could incur if a counterparty were to default on a derivative contract. We generally deal with investment grade counterparties and monitor the overall credit risk and exposure to individual counterparties. We do not anticipate nonperformance by any counterparties. The amount of counterparty credit exposure is limited to the unrealized gains, if any, on such derivative contracts. We do not require nor do we post collateral on such contracts.
Hedging Strategy
In the normal course of business, we manage risks relating to our ongoing business operations including those arising from changes in commodity prices, foreign exchange rates and interest rates. Fluctuations in these rates and prices can affect our operating results and financial condition. We use a variety of strategies, including the use of derivative instruments, to manage these risks. We do not enter into derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.
Commodity Price Risk
We enter into commodity derivative contracts on various commodities to manage the price risk associated with forecasted purchases of materials used in our manufacturing process. The objective of these hedges is to reduce the variability of cash flows associated with the forecasted purchase of commodities.
Foreign Currency and Interest Rate Risk
We incur expenses associated with the procurement and production of products in a limited number of countries, while we sell in the local currencies of a large number of countries. Our primary foreign currency exchange exposures result from cross-currency sales of products. As a result, we enter into foreign exchange contracts to hedge certain firm commitments and forecasted transactions to acquire products and services that are denominated in foreign currencies. We enter into certain undesignated non-functional currency asset and liability hedges that relate primarily to short-term payables, receivables, intercompany loans and dividends. When we hedge a foreign currency denominated payable or receivable with a derivative, the effect of changes in the foreign exchange rates are reflected currently in interest and sundry (income) expense for both the payable/receivable and the derivative. Therefore, as a result of the economic hedge, we do not elect hedge accounting.
We also enter into hedges to mitigate currency risk primarily related to forecasted foreign currency denominated expenditures, intercompany financing agreements and royalty agreements and designate them as cash flow hedges. Gains and losses on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, to the extent they are included in the assessment of effectiveness, are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) and subsequently reclassified to earnings to offset the impact of the hedged items when they occur.
We may enter into cross-currency interest rate swaps to manage our exposure relating to cross-currency debt. Notional amount of outstanding cross-currency interest rate swap agreements was $1,275 million at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
We may enter into interest rate swap agreements to manage interest rate risk exposure. Our interest rate swap agreements, if any, effectively modify our exposure to interest rate risk, primarily through converting certain floating rate debt to a fixed rate basis, and certain fixed rate debt to a floating rate basis. These agreements involve either the receipt or payment of floating rate amounts in exchange for fixed rate interest payments or receipts, respectively, over the life of the agreements without an exchange of the underlying principal amounts. We may enter into swap rate lock agreements to effectively reduce our exposure to interest rate risk by locking in interest rates on probable long-term debt issuances. There was a notional amount of $300 million of outstanding interest rate swap agreements at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
Net Investment Hedging
The following table summarizes our foreign currency denominated debt and foreign exchange forwards/options designated as net investment hedges at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:
Notional (Local)Notional (USD)Current Maturity
Instrument2020201920202019
Senior note - 0.625% 500 $ $569 March 2020
Foreign exchange forwards/optionsMXN 7,200 MXN 7,200 $325 $382 August 2022
For instruments that are designated and qualify as a net investment hedge, the effective portion of the instruments' gain or loss is reported as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) and recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss. The gain or loss will be subsequently reclassified into net earnings when the hedged net investment is either sold or substantially liquidated. The remaining change in fair value of the hedge instruments represents the ineffective portion, which is immediately recognized in interest and sundry (income) expense on our Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, there was no ineffectiveness on hedges designated as net investment hedges. Due to the volatility in the macroeconomic environment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, we evaluated and dedesignated a nominal amount of certain foreign exchange cash flow hedges in the first quarter of 2020. No material amount was dedesignated during the nine months ended September 30, 2020.
The following table summarizes our outstanding derivative contracts and their effects in our Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:
  Fair Value of 
Notional AmountHedge AssetsHedge LiabilitiesMaximum Term (Months)
Millions of dollars20202019202020192020201920202019
Derivatives accounted for as hedges(1)
Commodity swaps/options$223 $174 $19 $$14 $10 (CF)3321
Foreign exchange forwards/options2,901 3,177 72 94 29 84 (CF/NI)13732
Cross-currency swaps1,275 1,275 26 25 16 23 (CF)101110
Interest rate derivatives300 300  46 — (CF)5665
Total derivatives accounted for as hedges$117 $129 $105 $117 
Derivatives not accounted for as hedges
Commodity swaps/options1  —  — N/A07
Foreign exchange forwards/options(2)
$3,602 $3,182 $28 $15 $55 $22 N/A1212
Total derivatives not accounted for as hedges28 15 55 22 
Total derivatives$145 $144 $160 $139 
Current$105 $55 $80 $61 
Noncurrent40 89 80 78 
Total derivatives$145 $144 $160 $139 
(1)Derivatives accounted for as hedges are considered either cash flow (CF) or net investment (NI) hedges.
(2)Foreign exchange forwards/options have increased due to hedging of a future intercompany loan.
The following tables summarize the effects of derivative instruments and foreign currency debt designated as net investment hedges in our Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income for the periods presented:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Gain (Loss)
Recognized in OCI
(Effective Portion )
(3)
Cash Flow Hedges - Millions of dollars20202019
Commodity swaps/options$23 $(5)
Foreign exchange forwards/options(37)79 
Cross-currency swaps(62)— 
Interest rate derivatives13 54 
Net investment hedges - foreign currency(14)55 
(77)183 
Three Months Ended September 30,
Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from
OCI into Earnings
(Effective Portion)
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from
OCI into Earnings
(Effective Portion)(4)
Cash Flow Hedges - Millions of dollars20202019
Commodity swaps/options Cost of products sold$(4)$(7)
Foreign exchange forwards/optionsNet sales2 (1)
Foreign exchange forwards/optionsCost of products sold11 
Foreign exchange forwards/optionsInterest and sundry (income) expense(21)49 
Cross-currency swapsInterest and sundry (income) expense(51)47 
Interest rate derivativesInterest expense 
(63)96 
Three Months Ended September 30,
Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized on Derivatives not
Accounted for as Hedges
Gain (Loss) Recognized on Derivatives not
Accounted for as Hedges
Derivatives not Accounted for as Hedges - Millions of dollars20202019
Foreign exchange forwards/optionsInterest and sundry (income) expense$(18)$53 
(3)Change in gain (loss) recognized in OCI (effective portion) for the three months ended September 30, 2020 is primarily driven by currency fluctuations and declines in commodity prices and interest rates compared to the prior year. The tax impact of the cash flow hedges was $2 million and $(8) million for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The tax impact of the net investment hedges was $5 million and $(15) million for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
(4)Change in gain (loss) reclassified from OCI into earnings (effective portion) for the three months ended September 30, 2020 was primarily driven by fluctuations in currency and commodity prices and interest rates compared to prior year.
Nine Months Ended September 30,
Gain (Loss)
Recognized in OCI
(Effective Portion)
(5)
Cash Flow Hedges - Millions of dollars20202019
Commodity swaps/options$(8)$(5)
Foreign exchange58 103 
Cross-currency swaps33 — 
Interest rate derivatives(53)32 
Net investment hedges - foreign currency39 36 
$69 $166 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from
OCI into Earnings
(Effective Portion)
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from
OCI into Earnings
(Effective Portion)(6)
Cash Flow Hedges - Millions of dollars20202019
Commodity swaps/optionsCost of products sold$(21)$(16)
Foreign exchange forwards/optionsNet sales5 (3)
Foreign exchange forwards/optionsCost of products sold20 16 
Foreign exchange forwards/optionsInterest and sundry (income) expense(52)82 
Cross-currency swapsInterest and sundry (income) expense(40)47 
Interest rate derivativesInterest expense 
$(88)$133 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized on Derivatives not
Accounted for as Hedges
Gain (Loss) Recognized on Derivatives not
Accounted for as Hedges
Derivatives not Accounted for as Hedges - Millions of dollars20202019
Foreign exchange forwards/optionsInterest and sundry (income) expense$(1)$47 
(5)Change in gain (loss) recognized in OCI (effective portion) for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 is primarily driven by currency fluctuations and declines in commodity prices and interest rates compared to the prior year. The tax impact of the cash flow hedges was $(25) million and $2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The tax impact of the net investment hedges was $(12) million and $(9) million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
(6)Change in gain (loss) reclassified from OCI into earnings (effective portion) for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was primarily driven by fluctuations in currency and commodity prices and interest rates compared to prior year.

For cash flow hedges, the amount of ineffectiveness recognized in interest and sundry (income) expense was nominal for the periods ended September 30, 2020, and 2019. There were no hedges designated as fair value for the periods ended September 30, 2020, and 2019. The net amount of unrealized gain or loss on derivative instruments included in accumulated OCI related to contracts maturing and expected to be realized during the next twelve months is a gain of $73 million at September 30, 2020.