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Note 9. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2017
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] |
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9. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
Adient selectively uses derivative instruments to reduce Adient's market risk associated with changes in foreign currency. Under Adient's policy, the use of derivatives is restricted to those intended for hedging purposes; the use of any derivative instrument for speculative purposes is strictly prohibited. A description of each type of derivative utilized to manage Adient's risk is included in the following paragraphs. In addition, refer to Note 10, "Fair Value Measurements," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for information related to the fair value measurements and valuation methods utilized by Adient for each derivative type. Adient has global operations and participates in the foreign exchange markets to minimize its risk of loss from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. Adient primarily uses foreign currency exchange contracts to hedge certain foreign exchange rate exposures. Adient hedges 70% to 90% of the nominal amount of each of its known foreign exchange transactional exposures. Gains and losses on derivative contracts offset gains and losses on underlying foreign currency exposures. These contracts have been designated as cash flow hedges under ASC 815, "Derivatives and Hedging," and the effective portion of the hedge gains or losses due to changes in fair value are initially recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) and are subsequently reclassified into earnings when the hedged transactions occur and affect earnings. Any ineffective portion of the hedge is reflected in the consolidated statements of income. These contracts were highly effective in hedging the variability in future cash flows attributable to changes in currency exchange rates at September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Adient selectively uses equity swaps to reduce market risk associated with certain of its stock-based compensation plans, such as its deferred compensation plans. The equity swaps are recorded at fair value. Changes in fair value of the equity swaps are reflected in the consolidated statements of income within selling, general and administrative expenses. At September 30, 2017, the €1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 3.50% euro-denominated unsecured notes due 2024 were designated as a net investment hedge to selectively hedge portions of Adient's net investment in Europe. In conjunction with the separation, the currency effects of Adient's euro-denominated bonds are reflected in AOCI account within shareholders' equity attributable to Adient where they offset gains and losses recorded on Adient's net investment in Europe. The following table presents the location and fair values of derivative instruments and other amounts used in hedging activities included in Adient's consolidated statements of financial position:
|  | Derivatives and Hedging Activities Designated as Hedging Instruments under ASC 815 |  | Derivatives and Hedging Activities Not Designated as Hedging Instruments under ASC 815
(in millions) |  | September 30, 2017 |  | September 30, 2016 |  | September 30, 2017 |  | September 30, 2016
Other current assets |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Foreign currency exchange derivatives |  | $ | 4 |  |  | $ | 9 |  |  | $ | — |  |  | $ | 40 |
Other noncurrent assets |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Foreign currency exchange derivatives |  | 1 |  |  | — |  |  | — |  |  | — |
Equity swaps |  | — |  |  | — |  |  | 3 |  |  | — |
Total assets |  | $ | 5 |  |  | $ | 9 |  |  | $ | 3 |  |  | $ | 40 |
Other current liabilities |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Foreign currency exchange derivatives |  | $ | 6 |  |  | $ | 31 |  |  | $ | 2 |  |  | $ | 8 |
Other noncurrent liabilities |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Foreign currency exchange derivatives |  | 3 |  |  | — |  |  | — |  |  | — |
Long-term debt |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Foreign currency denominated debt |  | 1,180 |  |  | 1,119 |  |  | — |  |  | — |
Total liabilities |  | $ | 1,189 |  |  | $ | 1,150 |  |  | $ | 2 |  |  | $ | 8 |
Adient enters into International Swaps and Derivatives Associations (ISDA) master netting agreements with counterparties that permit the net settlement of amounts owed under the derivative contracts. The master netting agreements generally provide for net settlement of all outstanding contracts with a counterparty in the case of an event of default or a termination event. Adient has not elected to offset the fair value positions of the derivative contracts recorded in the consolidated statements of financial position. Collateral is generally not required of Adient or the counterparties under the master netting agreements. As of September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016, no cash collateral was received or pledged under the master netting agreements. The gross and net amounts of derivative instruments and other amounts used in hedging activities are as follows:
|  | Assets |  | Liabilities
(in millions) |  | September 30, 2017 |  | September 30, 2016 |  | September 30, 2017 |  | September 30, 2016
Gross amount recognized |  | $ | 8 |  |  | $ | 49 |  |  | $ | 1,191 |  |  | $ | 1,158 |
Gross amount eligible for offsetting |  | (2 | ) |  | (1 | ) |  | (2 | ) |  | (1 | )
Net amount |  | $ | 6 |  |  | $ | 48 |  |  | $ | 1,189 |  |  | $ | 1,157 |
The following table presents the effective portion of pretax gains (losses) recorded in other comprehensive income related to cash flow hedges:
(in millions) |  | Year Ended September 30,
| 2017 |  | 2016 |  | 2015
Foreign currency exchange derivatives |  | $ | 3 |  |  | $ | 34 |  |  | $ | 8 |
The following table presents the location and amount of the effective portion of pretax gains (losses) on cash flow hedges reclassified from AOCI into Adient's consolidated statements of income:
(in millions) |  |  |  | Year Ended September 30,
|  | 2017 |  | 2016 |  | 2015
Foreign currency exchange derivatives |  | Cost of sales |  | $ | (13 | ) |  | $ | 31 |  |  | $ | 22 |
The following table presents the location and amount of pretax gains (losses) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments recognized in Adient's consolidated statements of income:
(in millions) |  |  |  | Year Ended September 30,
|  | 2017 |  | 2016 |  | 2015
Foreign currency exchange derivatives |  | Cost of sales |  | $ | (20 | ) |  | $ | 10 |  |  | $ | 1 |
Foreign currency exchange derivatives |  | Net financing charges |  | 36 |  |  | (3 | ) |  | 14 |
Equity swap |  | Selling, general and administrative |  | 3 |  |  | — |  |  | — |
Total |  |  |  | $ | 19 |  |  | $ | 7 |  |  | $ | 15 |
The effective portion of pretax gains (losses) recorded in currency translation adjustment (CTA) within other comprehensive income (loss) related to net investment hedges was $(61) million , $(24) million and $16 million for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. For the years ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, no gains or losses were reclassified from CTA into income for Adient's outstanding net investment hedges, and no gains or losses were recognized in income for the ineffective portion of cash flow hedges.

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