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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2013
Commission File No. 001-11241
CATERPILLAR FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
37-1105865
(State of incorporation)
(IRS Employer I.D. No.)
 
 
2120 West End Ave.
Nashville, Tennessee
37203-0001
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (615) 341-1000

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [ü] No [  ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes [ü ] No [ ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer [   ] Accelerated filer [     ] Non-accelerated filer [ ü ] Smaller reporting company [     ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).
Yes [   ] No [
ü ]
As of November 1, 2013, one share of common stock of the registrant was outstanding, which is owned by Caterpillar Inc.
The registrant is a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. and meets the conditions set forth in General Instruction (H)(1)(a) and (b) of Form 10-Q, and is therefore filing this form with the reduced disclosure format.


UNAUDITED


PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

In addition to the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements for Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation (together with its subsidiaries, "Cat Financial," "the Company," "we," "us" or "our"), we suggest that you read our 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as supplemented by our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 27, 2013 to reflect certain revisions to the consolidated financial statements. The Company files electronically with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) required reports on Form 8-K, Form 10-Q, Form 10-K and registration statements on Form S-3 and other forms or reports as required. The public may read and copy any materials the Company has filed with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, DC 20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC maintains an Internet site (www.sec.gov) that contains reports, proxies and information statements and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC. Copies of our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and any amendments to these reports filed or furnished with the SEC are available free of charge through Caterpillar Inc.'s Internet site (www.caterpillar.com/secfilings) as soon as reasonably practicable after filing with the SEC. Copies may also be obtained free of charge by writing to: Legal Dept., Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation, 2120 West End Ave., Nashville, Tennessee 37203-0001. In addition, the public may obtain more detailed information about our parent company, Caterpillar Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, "Caterpillar" or "Cat") by visiting its Internet site (www.caterpillar.com). None of the information contained at any time on our Internet site, Caterpillar’s Internet site or the SEC’s Internet site is incorporated by reference into this document.

2

UNAUDITED


Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation
 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PROFIT
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Millions)
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
2013

2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail finance
$
343

 
$
341

 
$
1,042

 
$
995

Operating lease
238

 
218

 
687

 
648

Wholesale finance
72

 
82

 
229

 
252

Other, net
45

 
37

 
114

 
119

Total revenues
698

 
678

 
2,072

 
2,014

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Expenses:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest
179

 
201

 
557

 
603

Depreciation on equipment leased to others
198

 
174

 
556

 
515

General, operating and administrative
106

 
104

 
317

 
308

Provision for credit losses
39

 
39

 
86

 
92

Other
6

 
7

 
16

 
20

Total expenses
528

 
525

 
1,532

 
1,538

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other income (expense)
(5
)
 

 
(30
)
 
(9
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Profit before income taxes
165

 
153

 
510

 
467

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Provision for income taxes
44

 
41

 
131

 
126

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Profit of consolidated companies
121

 
112

 
379

 
341

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Less:  Profit attributable to noncontrolling interests
3

 
3

 
9

 
8

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Profit 1
$
118

 
$
109

 
$
370

 
$
333

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1 Profit attributable to Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation.

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).

3

UNAUDITED


Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation
 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Millions)

 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
2013

2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Profit of consolidated companies
$
121

 
$
112

 
$
379

 
$
341

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation, net of tax (expense)/benefit of:
  2013 $33 three months, $24 nine months;
  2012 $18 three months, $(1) nine months
118

 
89

 
(47
)
 
28

Derivative financial instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gains (losses) deferred, net of tax (expense)/benefit of:
  2013 $1 three months, $0 nine months;
  2012 $1 three months, $2 nine months
(2
)
 
(3
)
 

 
(4
)
(Gains) losses reclassified to earnings, net of tax (expense)/benefit of:
  2013 $0 three months, $(1) nine months;
  2012 $0 three months, $(1) nine months
1

 
1

 
3

 
2

Total Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
117

 
87

 
(44
)
 
26

 


 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive income (loss)
238

 
199

 
335

 
367

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interests
4

 
2

 
12

 
7

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation
$
234

 
$
197

 
$
323

 
$
360

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).

4

UNAUDITED


Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation
 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Millions, except share data)
 
September 30,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
Assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
2,044

 
$
2,080

Finance receivables
 

 
 

Retail notes receivable
11,105

 
11,111

Wholesale notes receivable
3,695

 
4,238

Finance leases and installment sale contracts - Retail
14,408

 
13,589

Finance leases and installment sale contracts - Wholesale
637

 
643

 
29,845

 
29,581

Less: Unearned income
(971
)
 
(998
)
Less: Allowance for credit losses
(404
)
 
(426
)
Total net finance receivables
28,470

 
28,157

 
 
 
 
Notes receivable from Caterpillar
330

 
360

Equipment on operating leases,
 

 
 

less accumulated depreciation
3,279

 
2,959

Deferred and refundable income taxes
161

 
115

Other assets
1,024

 
1,071

Total assets
$
35,308

 
$
34,742

 
 
 
 
Liabilities and stockholder’s equity:
 

 
 

Payable to dealers and others
$
117

 
$
109

Payable to Caterpillar – other
73

 
85

Accrued expenses
200

 
267

Income taxes payable
67

 
70

Payable to Caterpillar - borrowings
186

 
208

Short-term borrowings
5,557

 
4,651

Current maturities of long-term debt
6,565

 
5,991

Long-term debt
18,064

 
19,086

Deferred income taxes and other liabilities
521

 
552

Total liabilities
31,350

 
31,019

 
 
 
 
Commitments and contingent liabilities (Notes 7 and 9)


 


 
 
 
 
Common stock - $1 par value
 
 
 

Authorized:  2,000 shares; Issued and
 

 
 

outstanding: one share (at paid-in amount)
745

 
745

Additional paid-in capital
2

 
2

Retained earnings
2,964

 
2,694

Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)
129

 
176

Noncontrolling interests
118

 
106

Total stockholder’s equity
3,958

 
3,723

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and stockholder’s equity
$
35,308

 
$
34,742

 
 
 
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).

5

UNAUDITED


Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation
 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Millions)
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2012
Common
stock
 
Additional
paid-in
capital
 
Retained
earnings
 
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income/(loss)
 
Noncontrolling
interests
 
Total
Balance at December 31, 2011
$
745

 
$
2

 
$
2,512

 
$
116

 
$
95

 
$
3,470

Profit of consolidated companies
 

 
 

 
333

 
 

 
8

 
341

Dividend paid to Cat Inc.
 

 
 

 
(250
)
 
 

 
 

 
(250
)
Foreign currency translation, net of tax
 

 
 

 
 

 
29

 
(1
)
 
28

Derivative financial instruments, net of tax
 

 
 

 
 

 
(2
)
 
 

 
(2
)
Balance at September 30, 2012
$
745

 
$
2

 
$
2,595

 
$
143

 
$
102

 
$
3,587

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2013
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Balance at December 31, 2012
$
745

 
$
2

 
$
2,694

 
$
176

 
$
106

 
$
3,723

Profit of consolidated companies
 

 
 

 
370

 
 

 
9

 
379

Dividend paid to Cat Inc.
 

 
 

 
(100
)
 
 

 
 

 
(100
)
Foreign currency translation, net of tax
 

 
 

 
 

 
(50
)
 
3

 
(47
)
Derivative financial instruments, net of tax
 

 
 

 
 

 
3

 
 

 
3

Balance at September 30, 2013
$
745

 
$
2

 
$
2,964

 
$
129

 
$
118

 
$
3,958

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).

6

UNAUDITED


Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation
 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Millions)
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Profit of consolidated companies
$
379

 
$
341

Adjustments for non-cash items:
 

 
 

Depreciation and amortization
570

 
529

Amortization of receivables purchase discount
(175
)
 
(181
)
Provision for credit losses
86

 
92

Gain on sales of receivables
(2
)
 
(2
)
Other, net
57

 
(20
)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
 

 
 

Receivables from others
10

 
(61
)
Other receivables/payables with Caterpillar
2

 
16

Payable to dealers and others
(76
)
 
(12
)
Accrued interest payable
(65
)
 
(58
)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities, net
(22
)
 
(12
)
Income taxes payable
(49
)
 
24

Payments on interest rate swaps
(2
)
 

Net cash provided by operating activities
713

 
656

 
 
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
 

 
 

Capital expenditures for equipment on operating leases and other capital expenditures
(1,244
)
 
(1,232
)
Proceeds from disposals of equipment
507

 
688

Additions to finance receivables
(10,400
)
 
(14,195
)
Collections of finance receivables
8,806

 
11,255

Net changes in Caterpillar purchased receivables
600

 
366

Proceeds from sales of receivables
111

 
109

Net change in variable lending to Caterpillar
32

 
(47
)
Additions to other notes receivable with Caterpillar
(22
)
 
(92
)
Collections on other notes receivable with Caterpillar
20

 
92

Restricted cash and cash equivalents activity, net
4

 
47

Other, net
(1
)
 
(1
)
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities
(1,587
)
 
(3,010
)
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
 

 
 

Net change in variable lending from Caterpillar

 
203

Proceeds from debt issued (original maturities greater than three months)
6,854

 
9,617

Payments on debt issued (original maturities greater than three months)
(7,636
)
 
(6,237
)
Short-term borrowings, net (original maturities three months or less)
1,735

 
128

Dividend paid to Caterpillar
(100
)
 
(250
)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities
853

 
3,461

 
 
 
 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(15
)
 
(95
)
 
 
 
 
Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(36
)
 
1,012

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
2,080

 
1,176

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
2,044

 
$
2,188

 
 
 
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).

7

UNAUDITED


Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

1.
Basis of Presentation
 
In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair statement of (a) the consolidated profit for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, (b) the consolidated comprehensive income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, (c) the consolidated financial position as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, (d) the consolidated changes in stockholder's equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 and (e) the consolidated cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012. The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

We have revised previously reported cash flows from operating and financing activities for the nine month period ended September 30, 2012 to correct the treatment of interest payments on certain bank borrowings.  Cash provided by operating activities decreased from the amounts previously reported by $44 million for the nine month period ended September 30, 2012, and cash provided by financing activities increased by the same amount. Management has concluded that the impact was not material to any quarterly or annual period.

Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. The information included in this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, as supplemented by our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 27, 2013 to reflect certain revisions to the consolidated financial statements.

The December 31, 2012 financial position data included herein was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, as supplemented by our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 27, 2013 to reflect certain revisions to the consolidated financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by U.S. GAAP.

We consolidate all variable-interest entities (VIEs) where we are the primary beneficiary. For VIEs, we assess whether we are the primary beneficiary as prescribed by the accounting guidance on the consolidation of VIEs. The primary beneficiary of a VIE is the party that has the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the performance of the entity and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the entity. Please refer to Note 7 for more information.


8

UNAUDITED


2.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)
 
Comprehensive income/(loss) and its components are presented in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Changes in Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax, included in the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholder's Equity, consisted of the following:
(Millions of dollars)
Foreign
currency
translation
 
Derivative
financial
instruments
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at September 30, 2012
$
151

 
$
(8
)
 
$
143

 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at June 30, 2013
$
17

 
$
(4
)
 
$
13

Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications
117

 
(2
)
 
115

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)

 
1

 
1

Other comprehensive income/(loss)
117

 
(1
)
 
116

Balance at September 30, 2013
$
134

 
$
(5
)
 
$
129

 
 
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2012
$
184

 
$
(8
)
 
$
176

Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications
(50
)
 

 
(50
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)

 
3

 
3

Other comprehensive income/(loss)
(50
)
 
3

 
(47
)
Balance at September 30, 2013
$
134

 
$
(5
)
 
$
129

 
 
 
 
 
 

The effect of the reclassifications out of Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) on the Consolidated Statements of Profit was as follows:
(Millions of dollars)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Classification of
income (expense)
 
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2013
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2013
Foreign exchange contracts
Other income (expense)
 
$

 
$

Interest rate contracts
Interest expense
 
(1
)
 
(4
)
Reclassifications before tax
 
 
(1
)
 
(4
)
Tax (provision) benefit
 
 

 
1

Total reclassifications from Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)
 
$
(1
)
 
$
(3
)
 
 
 
 
 
 


9

UNAUDITED


3.
New Accounting Pronouncements
 
Disclosures about offsetting assets and liabilities – In December 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued accounting guidance on disclosures about offsetting assets and liabilities. The guidance requires entities to disclose both gross and net information about instruments and transactions that are offset in the statement of financial position, as well as instruments and transactions that are subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement. In January 2013, the FASB issued guidance clarifying the scope of the disclosures to apply only to derivatives, including bifurcated embedded derivatives, repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements and securities lending and securities borrowing transactions. This guidance was effective January 1, 2013, with retrospective application required. The guidance did not have a material impact on our financial statements. See Note 5 for additional information.

Reporting of amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income – In February 2013, the FASB issued accounting guidance on the reporting of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The guidance requires an entity to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income if the amount is reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. For other amounts not required to be reclassified in their entirety to net income in the same reporting period, a cross reference to other disclosures that provide additional detail about the reclassification amounts is required. This guidance was effective January 1, 2013 and did not have a material impact on our financial statements. See Note 2 for additional information.

Joint and several liability arrangements – In February 2013, the FASB issued accounting guidance on the recognition, measurement and disclosure of obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements. The guidance requires an entity to measure obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation within the scope of this guidance is fixed at the reporting date, as the sum of the amount the reporting entity agreed to pay on the basis of its arrangement among its co-obligors and any additional amount the reporting entity expects to pay on behalf of its co-obligors. The entity is also required to disclose the nature and amount of the obligation as well as any other information about those obligations. This guidance is effective January 1, 2014, with retrospective application required. We do not expect the adoption to have a material impact on our financial statements.

Parent's accounting for the cumulative translation adjustment upon derecognition of certain subsidiaries or groups of assets within a foreign entity or of an investment in a foreign entity – In March 2013, the FASB issued accounting guidance on the parent's accounting for the cumulative translation adjustment (CTA) upon derecognition of certain subsidiaries or groups of assets within a foreign entity or of an investment in a foreign entity. The new standard clarifies existing guidance regarding when the CTA should be released into earnings upon various deconsolidation and consolidation transactions. This guidance is effective January 1, 2014. We do not expect the adoption to have a material impact on our financial statements.

Presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists – In July 2013, the FASB issued accounting guidance on the financial statement presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists.  The guidance requires an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, to be presented as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward in the financial statements if available under the applicable tax jurisdiction.   The guidance is effective January 1, 2014.  We do not expect the adoption to have a material impact on our financial statements.


10

UNAUDITED


4.
Financing Activities
A. Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and Allowance for Credit Losses
We apply a systematic methodology to determine the Allowance for credit losses for finance receivables. Based upon our analysis of credit losses and risk factors, our portfolio segments are as follows:

Customer - Finance receivables with retail customers.
Dealer - Finance receivables with Caterpillar dealers.
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables - Trade receivables purchased from Caterpillar entities.

We further evaluate our portfolio segments by the class of finance receivables, which is defined as a level of information (below a portfolio segment) in which the finance receivables have the same initial measurement attribute and a similar method for assessing and monitoring credit risk. Typically, our finance receivables within a geographic area have similar credit risk profiles and methods for assessing and monitoring credit risk. Our classes, which align with management reporting for credit losses, are as follows:

North America - Finance receivables originated in the United States or Canada.
Europe - Finance receivables originated in Europe, Africa, Middle East and the Commonwealth of Independent States.
Asia/Pacific - Finance receivables originated in Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia.
Mining - Finance receivables related to large mining customers worldwide.
Latin America - Finance receivables originated in Central and South American countries and Mexico.
Caterpillar Power Finance - Finance receivables related to marine vessels with Caterpillar engines worldwide and Caterpillar electrical power generation, gas compression and co-generation systems and non-Caterpillar equipment that is powered by these systems worldwide.

Impaired loans and finance leases
For all classes, a loan or finance lease is considered impaired, based on current information and events, if it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan or finance lease. Loans and finance leases reviewed for impairment include loans and finance leases that are past due, non-performing or in bankruptcy. Recognition of income is suspended and the loan or finance lease is placed on non-accrual status when management determines that collection of future income is not probable (generally after 120 days past due except in locations where local regulatory requirements dictate a different method, or instances in which relevant information is known that warrants placing the loan or finance lease on non-accrual status). Accrual is resumed and previously suspended income is recognized, when the loan or finance lease becomes contractually current and/or collection doubts are removed. Cash receipts on impaired loans or finance leases are recorded against the receivable and then to any unrecognized income.

During the second quarter of 2013, we changed the classification of certain loans and finance leases previously reported as impaired.  While these loans and finance leases had been incorrectly reported as impaired, the related allowance for these loans and finance leases was appropriately measured; therefore, this change had no impact on the Allowance for credit losses.  The impact of incorrectly reporting these loans and finance leases as impaired was not considered material to previously issued financial statements; however, prior period impaired loan and finance lease balances reported in Notes 4 and 8 have been revised.

There were no impaired loans or finance leases as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, for the Dealer and Caterpillar Purchased Receivables portfolio segments. The average recorded investment for impaired loans and finance leases for the Dealer and Caterpillar Purchased Receivables portfolio segments was zero for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.


11

UNAUDITED


Individually impaired loans and finance leases for the Customer portfolio segment were as follows:
(Millions of dollars)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
As of September 30, 2013
 
As of December 31, 2012
Impaired Loans and Finance Leases With
No Allowance Recorded
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
 
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
Customer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
North America
$
20

 
$
19

 
$

 
$
28

 
$
27

 
$

Europe
53

 
52

 

 
45

 
45

 

Asia/Pacific
2

 
2

 

 
2

 
2

 

Mining
127

 
127

 

 
1

 
1

 

Latin America
16

 
16

 

 
7

 
7

 

Caterpillar Power Finance
305

 
304

 

 
295

 
295

 

Total
$
523

 
$
520

 
$

 
$
378

 
$
377

 
$

Impaired Loans and Finance Leases With
An Allowance Recorded
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Customer
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

North America
$
16

 
$
14

 
$
4

 
$
25

 
$
23

 
$
7

Europe
19

 
15

 
7

 
28

 
26

 
11

Asia/Pacific
22

 
22

 
6

 
19

 
19

 
4

Mining

 

 

 

 

 

Latin America
62

 
62

 
18

 
30

 
30

 
8

Caterpillar Power Finance
94

 
89

 
25

 
113

 
109

 
24

Total
$
213

 
$
202

 
$
60

 
$
215

 
$
207

 
$
54

Total Impaired Loans and Finance Leases
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Customer
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

North America
$
36

 
$
33

 
$
4

 
$
53

 
$
50

 
$
7

Europe
72

 
67

 
7

 
73

 
71

 
11

Asia/Pacific
24

 
24

 
6

 
21

 
21

 
4

Mining
127

 
127

 

 
1

 
1

 

Latin America
78

 
78

 
18

 
37

 
37

 
8

Caterpillar Power Finance
399

 
393

 
25

 
408

 
404

 
24

Total
$
736

 
$
722

 
$
60

 
$
593

 
$
584

 
$
54

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

12

UNAUDITED


(Millions of dollars)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2013
 
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2012
Impaired Loans and Finance Leases With No Allowance
Recorded
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
Customer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
North America
$
23

 
$

 
$
41

 
$
1

Europe
52

 

 
45

 

Asia/Pacific
3

 

 
3

 

Mining
96

 
2

 
9

 
1

Latin America
14

 

 
6

 

Caterpillar Power Finance
280

 
1

 
219

 

Total
$
468

 
$
3

 
$
323

 
$
2

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impaired Loans and Finance Leases With An Allowance
Recorded
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Customer
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

North America
$
14

 
$

 
$
25

 
$

Europe
21

 

 
27

 
1

Asia/Pacific
18

 

 
15

 

Mining

 

 

 

Latin America
53

 
1

 
37

 
1

Caterpillar Power Finance
156

 
1

 
106

 

Total
$
262

 
$
2

 
$
210

 
$
2

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Impaired Loans and Finance Leases
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Customer
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

North America
$
37

 
$

 
$
66

 
$
1

Europe
73

 

 
72

 
1

Asia/Pacific
21

 

 
18

 

Mining
96

 
2

 
9

 
1

Latin America
67

 
1

 
43

 
1

Caterpillar Power Finance
436

 
2

 
325

 

Total
$
730

 
$
5

 
$
533

 
$
4

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


13

UNAUDITED


(Millions of dollars)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2013
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2012
Impaired Loans and Finance Leases With No Allowance
Recorded
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
Customer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
North America
$
26

 
$
3

 
$
56

 
$
2

Europe
48

 

 
45

 

Asia/Pacific
4

 

 
4

 

Mining
40

 
2

 
8

 
1

Latin America
11

 

 
6

 

Caterpillar Power Finance
285

 
2

 
204

 
2

Total
$
414

 
$
7

 
$
323

 
$
5

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impaired Loans and Finance Leases With An Allowance
Recorded
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Customer
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

North America
$
18

 
$

 
$
25

 
$

Europe
23

 
1

 
26

 
1

Asia/Pacific
18

 
1

 
13

 
1

Mining
1

 

 

 

Latin America
44

 
2

 
26

 
1

Caterpillar Power Finance
143

 
1

 
87

 

Total
$
247

 
$
5

 
$
177

 
$
3

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Impaired Loans and Finance Leases
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Customer
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

North America
$
44

 
$
3

 
$
81

 
$
2

Europe
71

 
1

 
71

 
1

Asia/Pacific
22

 
1

 
17

 
1

Mining
41

 
2

 
8

 
1

Latin America
55

 
2

 
32

 
1

Caterpillar Power Finance
428

 
3

 
291

 
2

Total
$
661

 
$
12

 
$
500

 
$
8

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Non-accrual and past due loans and finance leases
For all classes, we consider a loan or finance lease past due if any portion of a contractual payment is due and unpaid for more than 30 days. Recognition of income is suspended and the loan or finance lease is placed on non-accrual status when management determines that collection of future income is not probable (generally after 120 days past due except in locations where local regulatory requirements dictate a different method, or instances in which relevant information is known that warrants placing the loan or finance lease on non-accrual status). Accrual is resumed and previously suspended income is recognized, when the loan or finance lease becomes contractually current and/or collection doubts are removed.

As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, there were no loans or finance leases on non-accrual status for the Dealer or Caterpillar Purchased Receivables portfolio segments.




14

UNAUDITED


The investment in customer loans and finance leases on non-accrual status was as follows: 
(Millions of dollars)
 
 
 
 
September 30,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
Customer
 
 
 
North America
$
39

 
$
59

Europe
41

 
38

Asia/Pacific
51

 
36

Mining
31

 
12

Latin America
194

 
148

Caterpillar Power Finance
141

 
220

Total
$
497

 
$
513

 
 
 
 
 
Aging related to loans and finance leases was as follows: 
(Millions of dollars)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
31-60
Days
Past Due
 
61-90
Days
Past Due
 
91+
Days
Past Due
 
Total
Past Due
 
Current
 
Total
Finance
Receivables
 
91+ Still
Accruing
Customer
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
North America
$
33

 
$
9

 
$
29

 
$
71

 
$
6,271

 
$
6,342

 
$

Europe
32

 
16

 
36

 
84

 
2,682

 
2,766

 
8

Asia/Pacific
65

 
42

 
61

 
168

 
3,264

 
3,432

 
16

Mining

 

 
12

 
12

 
2,281

 
2,293

 

Latin America
63

 
34

 
189

 
286

 
2,491

 
2,777

 
5

Caterpillar Power Finance
7

 
18

 
69

 
94

 
3,025

 
3,119

 
1

Dealer
 

 
 

 
 

 


 
 
 


 
 
North America

 

 

 

 
3,113

 
3,113

 

Europe

 

 

 

 
687

 
687

 

Asia/Pacific

 

 

 

 
716

 
716

 

Mining

 

 

 

 
5

 
5

 

Latin America

 

 
1

 
1

 
980

 
981

 
1

Caterpillar Power Finance

 

 

 

 

 

 

Caterpillar Purchased Receivables
 

 
 

 
 

 


 
 
 


 
 
North America
20

 
4

 
1

 
25

 
1,302

 
1,327

 
1

Europe
3

 
1

 
1

 
5

 
457

 
462

 

Asia/Pacific

 

 

 

 
346

 
346

 

Mining

 

 

 

 

 

 

Latin America

 

 

 

 
497

 
497

 

Caterpillar Power Finance
3

 

 

 
3

 
8

 
11

 

Total
$
226

 
$
124

 
$
399

 
$
749

 
$
28,125

 
$
28,874

 
$
32

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

15

UNAUDITED


(Millions of dollars)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2012
 
31-60
Days
Past Due
 
61-90
Days
Past Due
 
91+
Days
Past Due
 
Total
Past Due
 
Current
 
Total
Finance
Receivables
 
91+ Still
Accruing
Customer
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
North America
$
35

 
$
8

 
$
52

 
$
95

 
$
5,889

 
$
5,984

 
$

Europe
23

 
9

 
36

 
68

 
2,487

 
2,555

 
6

Asia/Pacific
53

 
19

 
54

 
126

 
3,354

 
3,480

 
18

Mining

 
1

 
12

 
13

 
1,960

 
1,973

 

Latin America
62

 
19

 
138

 
219

 
2,500

 
2,719

 

Caterpillar Power Finance
15

 
14

 
126

 
155

 
3,017

 
3,172

 
4

Dealer
 

 
 

 
 

 


 
 
 


 
 
North America

 

 

 

 
2,931

 
2,931

 

Europe

 

 

 

 
652

 
652

 

Asia/Pacific

 

 

 

 
945

 
945

 

Mining

 

 

 

 
1

 
1

 

Latin America

 

 

 

 
1,057

 
1,057

 

Caterpillar Power Finance

 

 

 

 

 

 

Caterpillar Purchased Receivables
 

 
 

 
 

 


 
 
 


 
 
North America
17

 
3

 
2

 
22

 
1,334

 
1,356

 
2

Europe
1

 

 

 
1

 
331

 
332

 

Asia/Pacific

 

 

 

 
868

 
868

 

Mining

 

 

 

 

 

 

Latin America

 

 

 

 
547

 
547

 

Caterpillar Power Finance

 

 
1

 
1

 
10

 
11

 
1

Total
$
206

 
$
73

 
$
421

 
$
700

 
$
27,883

 
$
28,583

 
$
31

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

16

UNAUDITED


Allowance for credit losses 
In estimating the Allowance for credit losses, we review loans and finance leases that are past due, non-performing or in bankruptcy. An analysis of the Allowance for credit losses was as follows:
(Millions of dollars)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2013
Allowance for Credit Losses:
Customer
 
Dealer
 
Caterpillar
Purchased
Receivables
 
Total
Balance at beginning of year
$
414

 
$
9

 
$
3

 
$
426

Receivables written off
(133
)
 

 

 
(133
)
Recoveries on receivables previously written off
38

 

 

 
38

Provision for credit losses
76

 
2

 

 
78

Adjustment due to sale of receivables
(1
)
 

 

 
(1
)
Foreign currency translation adjustment
(4
)
 

 

 
(4
)
Balance at end of period
$
390

 
$
11

 
$
3

 
$
404

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
60

 
$

 
$

 
$
60

Collectively evaluated for impairment
330

 
11

 
3

 
344

Ending Balance
$
390

 
$
11

 
$
3

 
$
404

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Individually evaluated for impairment
$
736

 
$

 
$

 
$
736

Collectively evaluated for impairment
19,993

 
5,502

 
2,643

 
28,138

Ending Balance
$
20,729

 
$
5,502

 
$
2,643

 
$
28,874

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Millions of dollars)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2012
Allowance for Credit Losses:
Customer
 
Dealer
 
Caterpillar
Purchased
Receivables
 
Total
Balance at beginning of year
$
360

 
$
6

 
$
3

 
$
369

Receivables written off
(149
)
 

 

 
(149
)
Recoveries on receivables previously written off
47

 

 

 
47

Provision for credit losses
157

 
3

 

 
160

Adjustment due to sale of receivables
(2
)
 

 

 
(2
)
Foreign currency translation adjustment
1

 

 

 
1

Balance at end of year
$
414

 
$
9

 
$
3

 
$
426

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
54

 
$

 
$

 
$
54

Collectively evaluated for impairment
360

 
9

 
3

 
372

Ending Balance
$
414

 
$
9

 
$
3

 
$
426

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Individually evaluated for impairment
$
593

 
$

 
$

 
$
593

Collectively evaluated for impairment
19,290

 
5,586

 
3,114

 
27,990

Ending Balance
$
19,883

 
$
5,586

 
$
3,114

 
$
28,583

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


17

UNAUDITED


Credit quality of finance receivables
The credit quality of finance receivables is reviewed on a monthly basis. Credit quality indicators include performing and non-performing. Non-performing is defined as finance receivables currently over 120 days past due and/or on non-accrual status or in bankruptcy. Finance receivables not meeting the criteria listed above are considered performing. Non-performing receivables have the highest probability for credit loss. The Allowance for credit losses attributable to non-performing receivables is based on the most probable source of repayment, which is normally the liquidation of collateral. In determining collateral value, we estimate the current fair market value of the collateral. In addition, consideration is given to credit enhancements such as additional collateral and contractual third-party guarantees in determining the Allowance for credit losses attributable to non-performing receivables.
 
The recorded investment in performing and non-performing finance receivables was as follows:
(Millions of dollars)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
Customer
 
Dealer
 
Caterpillar
Purchased
Receivables
 
Total
Performing
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
North America
$
6,303

 
$
3,113

 
$
1,327

 
$
10,743

Europe
2,725

 
687

 
462

 
3,874

Asia/Pacific
3,381

 
716

 
346

 
4,443

Mining
2,262

 
5

 

 
2,267

Latin America
2,583

 
981

 
497

 
4,061

Caterpillar Power Finance
2,978

 

 
11

 
2,989

Total Performing
$
20,232

 
$
5,502

 
$
2,643

 
$
28,377

Non-Performing
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

North America
$
39

 
$

 
$

 
$
39

Europe
41

 

 

 
41

Asia/Pacific
51

 

 

 
51

Mining
31

 

 

 
31

Latin America
194

 

 

 
194

Caterpillar Power Finance
141

 

 

 
141

Total Non-Performing
$
497

 
$

 
$

 
$
497

Total Performing and Non-Performing
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

North America
$
6,342

 
$
3,113

 
$
1,327

 
$
10,782

Europe
2,766

 
687

 
462

 
3,915

Asia/Pacific
3,432

 
716

 
346

 
4,494

Mining
2,293

 
5

 

 
2,298

Latin America
2,777

 
981

 
497

 
4,255

Caterpillar Power Finance
3,119

 

 
11

 
3,130

Total
$
20,729

 
$
5,502

 
$
2,643

 
$
28,874

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


18

UNAUDITED


(Millions of dollars)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2012
 
Customer
 
Dealer
 
Caterpillar
Purchased
Receivables
 
Total
Performing
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
North America
$
5,925

 
$
2,931

 
$
1,356

 
$
10,212

Europe
2,517

 
652

 
332

 
3,501

Asia/Pacific
3,444

 
945

 
868

 
5,257

Mining
1,961

 
1

 

 
1,962

Latin America
2,571

 
1,057

 
547

 
4,175

Caterpillar Power Finance
2,952

 

 
11

 
2,963

Total Performing
$
19,370

 
$
5,586

 
$
3,114

 
$
28,070

Non-Performing
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

North America
$
59

 
$

 
$

 
$
59

Europe
38

 

 

 
38

Asia/Pacific
36

 

 

 
36

Mining
12

 

 

 
12

Latin America
148

 

 

 
148

Caterpillar Power Finance
220

 

 

 
220

Total Non-Performing
$
513

 
$

 
$

 
$
513

Total Performing and Non-Performing
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

North America
$
5,984

 
$
2,931

 
$
1,356

 
$
10,271

Europe
2,555

 
652

 
332

 
3,539

Asia/Pacific
3,480

 
945

 
868

 
5,293

Mining
1,973

 
1

 

 
1,974

Latin America
2,719

 
1,057

 
547

 
4,323

Caterpillar Power Finance
3,172

 

 
11

 
3,183

Total
$
19,883

 
$
5,586

 
$
3,114

 
$
28,583

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Troubled debt restructurings
A restructuring of a loan or finance lease receivable constitutes a troubled debt restructuring (TDR) when the lender grants a concession it would not otherwise consider to a borrower experiencing financial difficulties. Concessions granted may include extended contract maturities, inclusion of interest only periods, below market interest rates and extended skip payment periods.

TDRs are reviewed along with other receivables as part of management’s ongoing evaluation of the adequacy of the Allowance for credit losses. The Allowance for credit losses attributable to TDRs is based on the most probable source of repayment, which is normally the liquidation of collateral. In determining collateral value, we estimate the current fair market value of the collateral. In addition, consideration is given to credit enhancements such as additional collateral and contractual third-party guarantees in determining the Allowance for credit losses attributable to TDRs.

There were no loans or finance lease receivables modified as TDRs during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 for the Dealer or Caterpillar Purchased Receivables portfolio segments.


19

UNAUDITED


Loans and finance lease receivables in the Customer portfolio segment modified as TDRs during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, were as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2013
 
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2012
 
Number of
Contracts
 
Pre-TDR
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
Post-TDR
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
Number of
Contracts
 
Pre-TDR
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
Post-TDR
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
Customer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
North America
14

 
$
1

 
$

 
17

 
$
4

 
$
4

Europe
7

 
5

 
5

 
14

 
1

 
1

Asia/Pacific

 

 

 
12

 
3

 
3

Mining
45

 
123

 
123

 

 

 

Latin America
10

 
1

 
1

 

 

 

Caterpillar Power Finance(1)
6

 
65

 
67

 
15

 
151

 
151

Total(2)
82

 
$
195

 
$
196

 
58

 
$
159

 
$
159

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2013
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2012
 
Number of
Contracts
 
Pre-TDR
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
Post-TDR
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
Number of
Contracts
 
Pre-TDR
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
Post-TDR
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
Customer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
North America
46

 
$
5

 
$
5

 
58

 
$
8

 
$
8

Europe
15

 
6

 
6

 
21

 
8

 
8

Asia/Pacific

 

 

 
12

 
3

 
3

Mining
45

 
123

 
123

 

 

 

Latin America
16

 
2

 
2

 

 

 

Caterpillar Power Finance(1)
10

 
101

 
104

 
20

 
183

 
183

Total(2)
132

 
$
237

 
$
240

 
111

 
$
202

 
$
202

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1) During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, $13 million and $25 million, respectively, of additional funds were subsequently loaned to a borrower whose terms had been modified in a TDR. The $13 million and $25 million of additional funds is not reflected in the table above as no incremental modifications have been made with the borrower during the periods presented. At September 30, 2013, remaining commitments to lend additional funds to a borrower whose terms have been modified in a TDR were $4 million.
(2) Modifications include extended contract maturities, inclusion of interest only periods, below market interest rates and extended skip payment periods.


20

UNAUDITED


TDRs in the Customer portfolio segment with a payment default during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, which had been modified within twelve months prior to the default date, were as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2013
 
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2012
 
Number of
Contracts
 
Post-TDR
Recorded
Investment
 
Number of
Contracts
 
Post-TDR
Recorded
Investment
Customer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
North America
5

 
$
1

 
8

 
$
1

Europe
5

 

 

 

Asia/Pacific

 

 
2

 
1

Total
10

 
$
1

 
10

 
$
2

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2013
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2012
 
Number of
Contracts
 
Post-TDR
Recorded
Investment
 
Number of
Contracts
 
Post-TDR
Recorded
Investment
Customer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
North America
18

 
$
4

 
39

 
$
3

Europe
5

 

 

 

Asia/Pacific

 

 
2

 
1

Caterpillar Power Finance
2

 
3

 
16

 
21

Total
25

 
$
7

 
57

 
$
25

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
B.
Transfers of Receivables
Certain finance receivables and equipment on operating leases are sold to third parties with limited or no recourse to us to mitigate the concentration of credit risk with certain customers and are generally accounted for as sales. We typically maintain servicing responsibilities for these third-party assets, which totaled $278 million and $291 million as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. Because we do not receive a servicing fee for these assets, a servicing liability is recorded. As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, these liabilities were not material. None of the receivables that are directly or indirectly sold or transfered to third parties in any of the foregoing transactions are available to pay our creditors.
C.
Purchases of Trade Receivables from Caterpillar Entities
We purchase trade receivables from Caterpillar entities at a discount. The discount is an estimate of the amount of financing revenue that would be earned at a market rate on these trade receivables over their expected life. The discount is amortized into revenue on an effective yield basis over the life of the receivables and recognized as Wholesale finance revenue. Amortized discounts for the trade receivables were $55 million and $61 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $175 million and $181 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. In the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, collection of the discount is included in investing activities as the receivables are collected.


21

UNAUDITED


5.
Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management
     
Our earnings and cash flow are subject to fluctuations due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates.  Our Risk Management Policy (policy) allows for the use of derivative financial instruments to prudently manage foreign currency exchange rate and interest rate exposures.  Our policy specifies that derivatives are not to be used for speculative purposes.  Derivatives that we use are primarily foreign currency forward and option contracts, cross currency contracts and interest rate swaps.  Our derivative activities are subject to the management, direction and control of our senior financial officers.  Risk management practices, including the use of financial derivative instruments, are presented to the Audit Committee of the Caterpillar Inc. Board of Directors at least annually.

All derivatives are recognized on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position at their fair value.  On the date the derivative contract is entered into, we designate the derivative as (1) a hedge of the fair value of a recognized asset or liability (fair value hedge), (2) a hedge of a forecasted transaction or the cash flow variability associated with variable-rate debt (cash flow hedge) or (3) an undesignated instrument.  Changes in the fair value of a derivative that is qualified, designated and highly effective as a fair value hedge, along with the gain or loss on the hedged recognized asset or liability that is attributable to the hedged risk, are recorded in current earnings.  Changes in the fair value of a derivative that is qualified, designated and highly effective as a cash flow hedge are recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI), to the extent effective, on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position until they are reclassified to earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings.  Changes in the fair value of undesignated derivative instruments and the ineffective portion of designated derivative instruments are reported in current earnings.  Cash flows from designated derivative financial instruments are classified within the same category as the item being hedged on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.  Cash flows from undesignated derivative financial instruments are included in the investing category on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
 
We formally document all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as the risk-management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions.  This process includes linking all derivatives that are designated as fair value hedges to specific assets and liabilities on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position and linking cash flow hedges to specific forecasted transactions or variability of cash flow.
 
We also formally assess, both at the hedge’s inception and on an ongoing basis, whether the designated derivatives that are used in hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in fair value or cash flow of hedged items.  When a derivative is determined not to be highly effective as a hedge or the underlying hedged transaction is no longer probable, we discontinue hedge accounting prospectively, in accordance with derecognition criteria for hedge accounting.
 
Foreign currency exchange rate risk
In managing foreign currency risk, our objective is to minimize earnings volatility resulting from conversion and the remeasurement of net foreign currency balance sheet positions and future transactions denominated in foreign currencies.  Our policy allows the use of foreign currency forward, option and cross currency contracts to offset the risk of currency mismatch between our receivables and debt and exchange rate risk associated with future transactions denominated in foreign currencies.  Substantially all such foreign currency forward, option and cross currency contracts are undesignated.
 
Interest rate risk
Interest rate movements create a degree of risk by affecting the amount of our interest payments and the value of our fixed-rate debt.  Our practice is to use interest rate swaps to manage our exposure to interest rate changes and, in some cases, to lower the cost of borrowed funds.
 
We have a match-funding policy that addresses interest rate risk by aligning the interest rate profile (fixed or floating rate) of our debt portfolio with the interest rate profile of our receivables portfolio within predetermined ranges on an ongoing basis.  In connection with that policy, we use interest rate derivative instruments to modify the debt structure to match assets within the receivables portfolio.  This matched funding reduces the volatility of margins between interest-bearing assets and interest-bearing liabilities, regardless of which direction interest rates move.

Our policy allows us to use fixed-to-floating, floating-to-fixed and floating-to-floating interest rate swaps to meet the match-funding objective.  We designate fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps as fair value hedges to protect debt against changes in fair value due to changes in the benchmark interest rate.  We designate most floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps as cash flow hedges to protect against the variability of cash flows due to changes in the benchmark interest rate.


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As of September 30, 2013, $3 million of deferred net losses, net of tax, included in equity (AOCI in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position), related to our floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps, are expected to be reclassified to Interest expense over the next twelve months.  The actual amount recorded in Interest expense will vary based on interest rates at the time the hedged transactions impact earnings.
 
We have, at certain times, liquidated fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps that resulted in deferred gains at the time of liquidation.  The deferred gains associated with these interest rate swaps are included in Long-term debt in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position and are being amortized to Interest expense over the remaining term of the previously designated hedged item.

The location and fair value of derivative instruments reported in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position were as follows:
(Millions of dollars)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Asset (Liability) Fair Value
 
Consolidated Statements of
Financial Position Location
 
September 30,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
Designated derivatives
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts
Other assets
 
$
142

 
$
226

Interest rate contracts
Accrued expenses
 
(6
)
 
(8
)
 
 
 
$
136

 
$
218

Undesignated derivatives
 
 
 

 
 
Foreign exchange contracts
Other assets
 
$
13

 
$
10

Foreign exchange contracts
Accrued expenses
 
(7
)
 
(5
)
Cross currency contracts
Other assets
 
8

 

Cross currency contracts
Accrued expenses
 

 
(1
)
Interest rate contracts
Other assets
 

 
2

Interest rate contracts
Accrued expenses
 

 
(1
)
 
 
 
$
14

 
$
5

 
 
 
 
 
 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, the deferred gains (losses) recorded in AOCI on the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholder’s Equity associated with our cash flow interest rate contract hedges were as follows:
(Millions of dollars)
 
Balance as of December 31, 2012, net of tax of $4
$
(8
)
Gains (losses) deferred during the period, net of tax of $0

(Gains) losses reclassified to earnings, net of tax of $1
3

Balance as of September 30, 2013, net of tax of $3
$
(5
)
 
 

(Millions of dollars)
 
Balance as of December 31, 2011, net of tax of $3
$
(6
)
Gains (losses) deferred during the period, net of tax of $2
(4
)
(Gains) losses reclassified to earnings, net of tax of $1
2

Balance as of September 30, 2012, net of tax of $4
$
(8
)
 
 



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The effect of derivatives designated as hedging instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Profit was as follows:
Fair Value Hedges
(Millions of dollars)
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2013
 
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2012
 
Classification
 
Gains
(Losses)
on
Derivatives
 
Gains
(Losses)
on
Borrowings
 
Gains
(Losses)
on
Derivatives
 
Gains 
(Losses)
on
Borrowings
Interest rate contracts
Other income (expense)
 
$
(9
)
 
$
12

 
$
7

 
$
(3
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2013
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2012
 
Classification
 
Gains
(Losses)
on
Derivatives
 
Gains
(Losses)
on
Borrowings
 
Gains
(Losses)
on
Derivatives
 
Gains 
(Losses)
on
Borrowings
Interest rate contracts
Other income (expense)
 
$
(87
)
 
$
92

 
$
4

 
$
7

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Cash Flow Hedges
(Millions of dollars)
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
 
Classification
 
Reclassified from AOCI
to Earnings
(Effective Portion)
 
Recognized in Earnings
(Ineffective Portion)
Interest rate contracts
Interest expense
 
$
(1
)
 
$

Interest rate contracts
Other income (expense)
 

 

 
 
 
$
(1
)
 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
 
Classification
 
Reclassified from AOCI
to Earnings
(Effective Portion)
 
Recognized in Earnings
(Ineffective Portion)
Interest rate contracts
Interest expense
 
$
(1
)
 
$

Interest rate contracts
Other income (expense)
 

 

 
 
 
$
(1
)
 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
 
Classification
 
Reclassified from AOCI
to Earnings
(Effective Portion)
 
Recognized in Earnings
(Ineffective Portion)
Interest rate contracts
Interest expense
 
$
(4
)
 
$

Interest rate contracts
Other income (expense)
 

 

 
 
 
$
(4
)
 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
 
Classification
 
Reclassified from AOCI
to Earnings
(Effective Portion)
 
Recognized in Earnings
(Ineffective Portion)
Interest rate contracts
Interest expense
 
$
(3
)
 
$

Interest rate contracts
Other income (expense)
 

 
(1
)
 
 
 
$
(3
)
 
$
(1
)
 
 
 
 
 
 


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The effect of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Profit was as follows:
Undesignated Derivatives
 
 
 
 
 
(Millions of dollars)
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Classification
 
2013
 
2012
Foreign exchange contracts
Other income (expense)
 
$
3

 
$
5

Cross currency contracts
Other income (expense)
 

 

Interest rate contracts
Other income (expense)
 
(1
)
 

 
 
 
$
2

 
$
5

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
Classification
 
2013
 
2012
Foreign exchange contracts
Other income (expense)
 
$
(3
)
 
$
7

Cross currency contracts
Other income (expense)
 
7

 

Interest rate contracts
Other income (expense)
 
(1
)
 

 
 
 
$
3

 
$
7

 
 
 
 
 
 

Balance sheet offsetting
We enter into International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) master netting agreements that permit the net settlement of amounts owed under their respective derivative contracts. Under these master netting agreements, net settlement generally permits us or the counterparty to determine the net amount payable for contracts due on the same date and in the same currency for similar types of derivative transactions. The master netting agreements generally also provide for net settlement of all outstanding contracts with a counterparty in the case of an event of default or a termination event.

Collateral is generally not required of the counterparties or us under the master netting agreements. As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, no cash collateral was received or pledged under the master netting agreements.
    
The effect of the net settlement provisions of the master netting agreements on our derivative balances upon an event of default or a termination event is as follows:
Offsetting of Derivative Assets and Liabilities
 
 
 
 
(Millions of dollars)
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
Derivative Assets
 
 
 
 
Gross Amount of Recognized Assets
 
$
163

 
$
238

Gross Amounts Offset
 

 

Net Amount of Assets(1)
 
163

 
238

Gross Amounts Not Offset
 
 
 
 
Financial Instruments
 
(9
)
 
(12
)
Cash Collateral Received
 

 

Net Amount
 
$
154

 
$
226

 
 
 
 
 
Derivative Liabilities
 
 
 
 
Gross Amount of Recognized Liabilities
 
$
(13
)
 
$
(15
)
Gross Amounts Offset
 

 

Net Amount of Liabilities(1)
 
(13
)
 
(15
)
Gross Amounts Not Offset
 
 
 
 
Financial Instruments
 
9

 
12

Cash Collateral Received
 

 

Net Amount
 
$
(4
)
 
$
(3
)
 
 
 
 
 
(1) As presented in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.

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6.
Segment Information

A.     Description of Segments

Our segment data is based on disclosure requirements of accounting guidance on segment reporting, which requires that financial information be reported on the basis that is used internally for measuring segment performance. Internally, we report information for operating segments based on management responsibility. Our operating segments offer primarily the same types of services within each of the respective segments. The operating segments are as follows:

North America - Includes our operations in the United States and Canada that serve local dealers and customers.
Europe and Caterpillar Power Finance - This segment includes our operations that serve dealers and customers in Europe, Africa, Middle East and the Commonwealth of Independent States.  This segment also includes Caterpillar Power Finance (CPF), which finances marine vessels with Caterpillar engines worldwide and also provides debt financing for Caterpillar electrical power generation, gas compression and co-generation systems, as well as non-Caterpillar equipment that is powered by these systems worldwide. 
Asia/Pacific - This segment includes our operations in Australia, China, Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia that serve local dealers and customers.  
Latin America - Includes our operations in Brazil, Mexico and Chile that serve local dealers and customers in Central and South America.
Mining - This segment includes large mining customers worldwide. This segment also provides project financing in various countries. 

B.     Measurement and Reconciliations

Cash, debt and other expenses are allocated to operating segments based on their respective portfolios. The related Interest expense is calculated based on the amount of allocated debt and the rates associated with that debt. Effective January 1, 2013, the performance of each segment is assessed based on a consistent leverage ratio. The Provision for credit losses included in each operating segment's profit is based on each operating segment's share of the Company's Allowance for credit losses.

To align with changes in executive management responsibilities and measurement of segment performance, our management reporting was updated effective January 1, 2013. Prior year data has been revised to conform to the 2013 presentation.

Reconciling items are created based on accounting differences between operating segment reporting and our consolidated external reporting. For the reconciliation of profit before income taxes, we have grouped the reconciling items as follows:

Unallocated - This item is related to corporate requirements and strategies that are considered to be for the benefit of the entire organization. Also included are the consolidated results of the special purpose corporation (see Note 7 for additional information) and other miscellaneous items.
Timing - Timing differences in the recognition of costs between operating segment reporting and consolidated external reporting.
Methodology - Methodology differences between our operating segment reporting and our consolidated external reporting are as follows:
Segment assets include off-balance sheet managed assets for which we typically maintain servicing responsibilities.
The impact of the difference between the actual leverage and the segment leverage ratios is included as a methodology difference.
Interest expense includes realized forward points on foreign currency forward contracts, with the mark-to-market elements of the forward exchange contracts included as a methodology difference.
The profit attributable to noncontrolling interests is considered a component of segment profit.

As noted above, the operating segment information is presented on a management-reporting basis. Unlike financial reporting, there is no authoritative guidance for management reporting equivalent to U.S. GAAP.


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Supplemental segment data and reconciliations to consolidated external reporting for the three months ended September 30 was as follows:
(Millions of dollars)


 
2013
Revenues
 
Segment
Profit
 
Interest
Expense
 
Depreciation
on equipment
leased to
others
 
Provision
for
credit
losses
 
Segment
Assets at
September 30,
2013
 
Capital
expenditures
North America
$
242

 
$
77

 
$
64

 
$
73

 
$
(1
)
 
$
11,839

 
$
212

Europe and CPF
128

 
25

 
26

 
22

 
25

 
8,214

 
80

Asia/Pacific
97

 
37

 
35

 
6

 
3

 
5,364

 
8

Latin America
100

 
19

 
29

 
24

 
13

 
5,052

 
60

Mining
121

 
23

 
20

 
73

 
(2
)
 
3,575

 
113

Total Segments
688

 
181

 
174

 
198

 
38

 
34,044

 
473

Unallocated
16

 
(20
)
 
14

 

 
3

 
1,606

 

Timing
(6
)
 
1

 

 

 
(2
)
 
55

 

Methodology

 
3

 
(9
)
 

 

 
(129
)
 

Inter-segment Eliminations

 

 

 

 

 
(268
)
 

Total
$
698

 
$
165

 
$
179

 
$
198

 
$
39

 
$
35,308

 
$
473

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2012
Revenues
 
Segment
Profit
 
Interest
Expense
 
Depreciation
on equipment
leased to
others
 
Provision
for
credit
losses
 
Segment
Assets at
December 31,
2012
 
Capital
expenditures
North America
$
232

 
$
62

 
$
67

 
$
69

 
$
4

 
$
11,305

 
$
201

Europe and CPF
117

 
24

 
31

 
19

 
17

 
7,785

 
41

Asia/Pacific
104

 
33

 
44

 
7

 
7

 
6,151

 
25

Latin America
98

 
17

 
35

 
16

 
16

 
4,973

 
41

Mining
114

 
17

 
23

 
63

 
5

 
3,212

 
124

Total Segments
665

 
153

 
200

 
174

 
49

 
33,426

 
432

Unallocated
19

 
(23
)
 
14

 

 

 
1,529

 

Timing
(6
)
 
8

 

 

 
(10
)
 
17

 

Methodology

 
15

 
(13
)
 

 

 
(61
)
 

Inter-segment Eliminations

 

 

 

 

 
(169
)
 

Total
$
678

 
$
153

 
$
201

 
$
174

 
$
39

 
$
34,742

 
$
432

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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Supplemental segment data and reconciliations to consolidated external reporting for the nine months ended September 30 was as follows:
(Millions of dollars)


 
2013
Revenues
 
Segment
Profit
 
Interest
Expense
 
Depreciation
on equipment
leased to
others
 
Provision
for
credit
losses
 
Segment
Assets at
September 30,
2013
 
Capital
expenditures
North America
$
703

 
$
215

 
$
195

 
$
214

 
$
(4
)
 
$
11,839

 
$
527

Europe and CPF
370

 
92

 
80

 
61

 
51

 
8,214

 
180

Asia/Pacific
306

 
128

 
103

 
19

 
7

 
5,364

 
32

Latin America
311

 
79

 
102

 
66

 
22

 
5,052

 
184

Mining
348

 
61

 
61

 
195

 
12

 
3,575

 
319

Total Segments
2,038

 
575

 
541

 
555

 
88

 
34,044

 
1,242

Unallocated
53

 
(56
)
 
44

 
1

 
1

 
1,606

 
1

Timing
(19
)
 
(29
)
 

 

 
(3
)
 
55

 
1

Methodology

 
20

 
(28
)
 

 

 
(129
)
 

Inter-segment Eliminations

 

 

 

 

 
(268
)
 

Total
$
2,072

 
$
510

 
$
557

 
$
556

 
$
86

 
$
35,308

 
$
1,244

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2012
Revenues
 
Segment
Profit
 
Interest
Expense
 
Depreciation
on equipment
leased to
others
 
Provision
for
credit
losses
 
Segment
Assets at
December 31,
2012
 
Capital
expenditures
North America
$
704

 
$
201

 
$
206

 
$
204

 
$
5

 
$
11,305

 
$
385

Europe and CPF
351

 
81

 
104

 
58

 
34

 
7,785

 
184

Asia/Pacific
292

 
93

 
116

 
17

 
19

 
6,151

 
95

Latin America
287

 
77

 
105

 
45

 
23

 
4,973

 
90

Mining
342

 
54

 
69

 
190

 
10

 
3,212

 
477

Total Segments
1,976

 
506

 
600

 
514

 
91

 
33,426

 
1,231

Unallocated
55

 
(66
)
 
44

 
1

 
1

 
1,529

 

Timing
(17
)
 
(4
)
 

 

 

 
17

 
1

Methodology

 
31

 
(41
)
 

 

 
(61
)
 

Inter-segment Eliminations

 

 

 

 

 
(169
)
 

Total
$
2,014

 
$
467

 
$
603

 
$
515

 
$
92

 
$
34,742

 
$
1,232

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

7.
Guarantees
 
We provide loan guarantees to third-party lenders for financing associated with machinery purchased by customers.  These guarantees have varying terms and are secured by the machinery being financed.  In addition, we participate in standby letters of credit issued to third parties on behalf of our customers.  These standby letters of credit have varying terms and beneficiaries and are secured by customer assets.

We provided a limited indemnity to a third-party bank resulting from the assignment of certain leases to that bank.  The indemnity was for the possibility that the insurers of these leases would become insolvent.  The indemnity expired December 15, 2012.

 No loss has been experienced or is anticipated under any of these guarantees.  At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the related liability was $3 million and $2 million, respectively. The maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted and without reduction for any amounts that may possibly be recovered under recourse or collateralized provisions) we could be required to make under the guarantees was $46 million and $61 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.


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We provide guarantees to repurchase certain loans of Caterpillar dealers from a special purpose corporation (SPC) that qualifies as a VIE (see Note 1 for additional information regarding the accounting guidance on the consolidation of VIEs).  The purpose of the SPC is to provide short-term working capital loans to Caterpillar dealers.  This SPC issues commercial paper and uses the proceeds to fund its loan program.  We have a loan purchase agreement with the SPC that obligates us to purchase certain loans that are not paid at maturity.  We receive a fee for providing this guarantee, which provides a source of liquidity for the SPC.  We are the primary beneficiary of the SPC as our guarantees result in us having both the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the SPC's economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses and therefore we have consolidated the financial statements of the SPC.  As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the SPC’s assets of $1.04 billion and $927 million, respectively, are primarily comprised of loans to dealers, which are included in Retail notes receivable in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position and the SPC's liabilities of $1.04 billion and $927 million, respectively, are primarily comprised of commercial paper, which is included in Short-term borrowings in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. The assets of the SPC are not available to pay our creditors. We may be obligated to perform under the guarantee if the SPC experiences losses. No loss has been experienced or is anticipated under this loan purchase agreement.

8.
Fair Value Measurements
A.
Fair Value Measurements
The guidance on fair value measurements defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants.  This guidance also specifies a fair value hierarchy based upon the observability of inputs used in valuation techniques.  Observable inputs (highest level) reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs (lowest level) reflect internally developed market assumptions.  In accordance with this guidance, fair value measurements are classified under the following hierarchy:
 
Level 1 – Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.
Level 2 – Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs or significant value-drivers are observable in active markets.
Level 3 – Model-derived valuations in which one or more significant inputs or significant value-drivers are unobservable.

When available, we use quoted market prices to determine fair value and we classify such measurements within Level 1. In some cases where market prices are not available, we make use of observable market-based inputs to calculate fair value, in which case the measurements are classified within Level 2.  If quoted or observable market prices are not available, fair value is based upon internally developed models that use, where possible, current market-based parameters such as interest rates, yield curves and currency rates.  These measurements are classified within Level 3.

Fair value measurements are classified according to the lowest level input or value-driver that is significant to the valuation.  A measurement may therefore be classified within Level 3 even though there may be significant inputs that are readily observable.

Fair value measurement includes the consideration of nonperformance risk.  Nonperformance risk refers to the risk that an obligation (either by a counterparty or us) will not be fulfilled.  For financial assets traded in an active market (Level 1), the nonperformance risk is included in the market price.  For certain other financial assets and liabilities (Level 2 and 3), our fair value calculations have been adjusted accordingly.
 
Derivative financial instruments
The fair value of interest rate swap derivatives is primarily based on standard industry accepted models that utilize the appropriate market-based forward swap curves and zero-coupon interest rates to determine discounted cash flows.  The fair value of foreign currency forward and cross currency contracts is based on a standard industry accepted valuation model that discounts cash flows resulting from the differential between the contract price and the market-based forward rate.
 
Guarantees
The fair value of guarantees is based on our estimate of the premium a market participant would require to issue the same guarantee in a stand-alone, arms-length transaction with an unrelated party.  If quoted or observable market prices are not available, fair value is based upon internally developed models that utilize current market-based assumptions.


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Assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis at fair value included in our Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are summarized below:
(Millions of dollars)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2013
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total Assets/Liabilities,
at Fair Value
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative financial instruments, net
$

 
$
150

 
$

 
$
150

Total Assets
$

 
$
150

 
$

 
$
150

Liabilities
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Guarantees
$

 
$

 
$
3

 
$
3

Total Liabilities
$

 
$

 
$
3

 
$
3

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2012
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total Assets/Liabilities,
at Fair Value
Assets
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

  Derivative financial instruments, net
$

 
$
223

 
$

 
$
223

Total Assets
$

 
$
223

 
$

 
$
223

Liabilities
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Guarantees
$

 
$

 
$
2

 
$
2

Total Liabilities
$

 
$

 
$
2

 
$
2

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Below are roll-forwards of assets and liabilities measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012. These instruments were valued using pricing models that, in management’s judgment, reflect the assumptions of a marketplace participant.
(Millions of dollars)
Guarantees
Balance as of December 31, 2012
$
2

Issuance of guarantees
2

Expiration of guarantees
(1
)
Balance as of September 30, 2013
$
3

 
 

(Millions of dollars)
Guarantees
Balance as of December 31, 2011
$
2

Issuance of guarantees
2

Expiration of guarantees
(1
)
Balance as of September 30, 2012
$
3

 
 

Impaired loans
In addition to the amounts above, our impaired loans are subject to measurement at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. A loan is considered impaired when management determines that collection of contractual amounts due is not probable. In these cases, an Allowance for credit losses may be established based primarily on the fair value of associated collateral. As the collateral's fair value is based on observable market prices and/or current appraised values, the impaired loans are classified as Level 2 measurements. We had impaired loans carried at the fair value of the underlying collateral value of $109 million and $117 million as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

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B.
Fair Values of Financial Instruments
In addition to the methods and assumptions we use to record the fair value of financial instruments as discussed in the Fair Value Measurements section above, we used the following methods and assumptions to estimate the fair value of our financial instruments.

Cash and cash equivalents – carrying amount approximated fair value. 
Finance receivables, net – fair value was estimated by discounting the future cash flows using current rates representative of receivables with similar remaining maturities. 
Restricted cash and cash equivalents – carrying amount approximated fair value. 
Short-term borrowings – carrying amount approximated fair value. 
Long-term debt – fair value for fixed and floating-rate debt was estimated based on quoted market prices.

Please refer to the table below for the fair values of our financial instruments.
(Millions of dollars)
September 30, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 
Fair Value
Levels
 
Reference
Cash and cash equivalents
$
2,044

 
$
2,044

 
$
2,080

 
$
2,080

 
1
 
 
Foreign currency contracts:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
In a receivable position
$
13

 
$
13

 
$
10

 
$
10

 
2
 
Note 5
In a payable position
$
(7
)
 
$
(7
)
 
$
(5
)
 
$
(5
)
 
2
 
Note 5
Cross currency contracts
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
In a receivable position
$
8

 
$
8

 
$

 
$

 
2
 
Note 5
In a payable position
$

 
$

 
$
(1
)
 
$
(1
)
 
2
 
Note 5
Finance receivables, net (excluding finance leases(1))
$
20,333

 
$
20,134

 
$
20,189

 
$
20,079

 
2
 
Note 4
Restricted cash and cash equivalents(2)
$
15

 
$
15

 
$
19

 
$
19

 
1
 
 
Short-term borrowings
$
(5,557
)
 
$
(5,557
)
 
$
(4,651
)
 
$
(4,651
)
 
1
 
 
Long-term debt
$
(24,629
)
 
$
(25,239
)
 
$
(25,077
)
 
$
(26,063
)
 
2
 
 
Interest rate swaps:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
In a net receivable position
$
142

 
$
142

 
$
228

 
$
228

 
2
 
Note 5
In a net payable position
$
(6
)
 
$
(6
)
 
$
(9
)
 
$
(9
)
 
2
 
Note 5
Guarantees
$
(3
)
 
$
(3
)
 
$
(2
)
 
$
(2
)
 
3
 
Note 7
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1)As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, represents finance leases with a net carrying value of $8,137 million and $7,968 million, respectively.
(2) Included in Other assets in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.

9.
Contingencies
 
We are involved in unresolved legal actions that arise in the normal course of business. The majority of these unresolved actions involve claims to recover collateral, claims pursuant to customer bankruptcies and the pursuit of deficiency amounts. Although it is not possible to predict with certainty the outcome of our unresolved legal actions, we believe that these unresolved legal actions will neither individually nor in the aggregate have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, liquidity or results of operations.

10.
Income Taxes 

The Provision for income taxes reflects an estimated annual tax rate of 27 percent for the third quarters of both 2013 and 2012. The 2013 estimated annual tax rate of 27 percent excludes a benefit of $7 million reflecting the impact of the American Taxpayer Relief Act.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
OVERVIEW:  THIRD QUARTER 2013 VS. THIRD QUARTER 2012

We reported third-quarter 2013 revenues of $698 million, an increase of $20 million, or 3 percent, compared with the third quarter of 2012. Third-quarter 2013 profit after tax was $118 million, a $9 million, or 8 percent, increase from the third quarter of 2012.

The increase in revenues was primarily due to a $40 million favorable impact from higher average earning assets (finance receivables and operating leases at constant rates), partially offset by a $26 million unfavorable impact from lower average financing rates on new and existing finance receivables and operating leases.

Profit before income taxes was $165 million for the third quarter of 2013, compared with $153 million for the third quarter of 2012. The increase was primarily due to an $18 million favorable impact from higher average earning assets.

The provision for income taxes reflects an estimated annual tax rate of 27 percent for the third quarters of both 2013 and 2012.

New retail financing in the third quarter of 2013 was $3.17 billion, a decrease of $42 million, or 1 percent, from the third quarter of 2012. New retail financing decreased across all operating segments with the exception of North America, which increased.

At the end of the third quarter of 2013, past dues were 2.45 percent compared with 2.64 percent at the end of the second quarter of 2013, 2.26 percent at the end of 2012 and 2.80 percent at the end of the third quarter of 2012. Write-offs, net of recoveries, were $58 million for the third quarter of 2013, up from $29 million for the third quarter of 2012. The increase in write-offs is primarily related to our European marine portfolio and was previously provided for in the allowance for credit losses.

As of September 30, 2013, our allowance for credit losses totaled $404 million or 1.40 percent of net finance receivables, compared with $426 million or 1.49 percent of net finance receivables at year-end 2012. The allowance for credit losses as of September 30, 2012, was $404 million or 1.47 percent of net finance receivables.



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REVIEW OF CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PROFIT 
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 VS. THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

REVENUES
Retail and wholesale revenue for the third quarter of 2013 was $415 million, a decrease of $8 million from the same period in 2012. The decrease was due to a $32 million unfavorable impact from lower interest rates on new and existing retail and wholesale receivables, partially offset by a $24 million favorable impact from higher average earning assets (finance receivables at constant interest rates). The annualized average yield was 5.79 percent for the third quarter of 2013, compared with 6.25 percent for the third quarter of 2012.

Operating lease revenue for the third quarter of 2013 was $238 million, an increase of $20 million from the same period in 2012. The increase was due to a $27 million favorable impact from higher average earning assets (operating leases at constant rates), partially offset by a $7 million unfavorable impact from lower average financing rates on operating leases.

Other revenue, net, items were as follows:
(Millions of dollars)
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
2013

2012
Finance receivable and operating lease fees (including late charges)
$
21


$
17

Fees on committed credit facility extended to Caterpillar
10


10

Net gain (loss) on returned or repossessed equipment
6

 
(3
)
Interest income on Notes Receivable from Caterpillar
4


6

Miscellaneous other revenue, net
4


7

Total Other revenue, net
$
45


$
37

 
 
 
 

EXPENSES
Interest expense for the third quarter of 2013 was $179 million, a decrease of $22 million from the same period in 2012. This decrease was primarily due to a reduction of 43 basis points in the average cost of borrowing to 2.38 percent for the third quarter of 2013, down from 2.81 percent for the third quarter of 2012, partially offset by the impact of a 5 percent increase in average borrowings.

Depreciation expense on equipment leased to others was $198 million, up $24 million from the third quarter of 2012 due to an increase in the average operating lease portfolio.

General, operating and administrative expenses were $106 million for the third quarter of 2013, compared with $104 million for the same period in 2012.

The Provision for credit losses was $39 million for the third quarters of both 2013 and 2012. The impact of a decrease in the allowance rate and slower growth in the portfolio was offset by an increase in write-offs, net of recoveries. The Allowance for credit losses as of September 30, 2013, was 1.40 percent of net finance receivables compared with 1.47 percent as of September 30, 2012. See Note 4A of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.

Other expenses were $6 million for the third quarter of 2013, down $1 million from the same period in 2012.

Other income (expense) items were as follows:
(Millions of dollars)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
Net gain from interest rate derivatives
$
1


$
4

Net currency exchange loss, including forward points
(6
)

(4
)
Total Other income (expense)
$
(5
)

$

 
 
 
 

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The Provision for income taxes was $44 million in the third quarter of 2013, compared with $41 million for the third quarter of 2012. The Provision for income taxes reflects an estimated annual tax rate of 27 percent for the third quarters of both 2013 and 2012.
  
PROFIT
As a result of the performance discussed above, profit after tax was $118 million for the third quarter of 2013, an increase of $9 million, or 8 percent, from the third quarter of 2012.


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NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 VS. NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

REVENUES
Retail and wholesale revenue for the first nine months of 2013 was $1.27 billion, an increase of $24 million from the same period in 2012. The increase was due to a $123 million favorable impact from higher average earning assets (finance receivables at constant interest rates), partially offset by a $99 million unfavorable impact from lower interest rates on new and existing retail and wholesale receivables. The annualized average yield was 5.90 percent for the first nine months of 2013, compared with 6.36 percent for the same period in 2012.

Operating lease revenue for the first nine months of 2013 was $687 million, an increase of $39 million from the same period in 2012. The increase was due to an $83 million favorable impact from higher average earning assets (operating leases at constant rates), partially offset by a $44 million unfavorable impact from lower average financing rates on operating leases.

Other revenue, net, items were as follows:
(Millions of dollars)
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
Finance receivable and operating lease fees (including late charges)
$
59


$
53

Fees on committed credit facility extended to Caterpillar
30


30

Interest income on Notes Receivable from Caterpillar
14


16

Net gain (loss) on returned or repossessed equipment
(5
)

2

Miscellaneous other revenue, net
16


18

Total Other revenue, net
$
114

 
$
119

 
 
 
 

EXPENSES
Interest expense for the first nine months of 2013 was $557 million, a decrease of $46 million from the same period in 2012. This decrease was primarily due to a reduction of 51 basis points in the average cost of borrowing to 2.50 percent for the first nine months of 2013, down from 3.01 percent for the first nine months of 2012, partially offset by the impact of an 11 percent increase in average borrowings.

Depreciation expense on equipment leased to others was $556 million, up $41 million from the first nine months of 2012 due to an increase in the average operating lease portfolio.

General, operating and administrative expenses were $317 million for the first nine months of 2013, compared with $308 million for the same period in 2012. The increase was primarily due to an increase in labor costs. There were 1,750 full-time employees as of September 30, 2013, compared with 1,708 as of September 30, 2012.

The Provision for credit losses was $86 million for the first nine months of 2013, down $6 million from the first nine months of 2012, due to a $13 million decrease in the provision expense related to finance receivables (a result of the impact of a decrease in the allowance rate and slower growth in the portfolio, partially offset by an increase in write-offs, net of recoveries), partially offset by a $7 million increase in the provision expense for miscellaneous receivables. The Allowance for credit losses as of September 30, 2013, was 1.40 percent of net finance receivables compared with 1.47 percent as of September 30, 2012. See Note 4A of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.

Other expenses were $16 million for the first nine months of 2013, down $4 million from the same period in 2012.

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Other income (expense) items were as follows:
(Millions of dollars)
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
Net gain from interest rate derivatives
$
6


$
10

Net currency exchange loss, including forward points
(36
)

(19
)
Total Other income (expense)
$
(30
)
 
$
(9
)
 
 
 
 
     
The Provision for income taxes was $131 million for the first nine months of 2013, compared with $126 million for the same period in 2012. The Provision for income taxes for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 reflects an estimated annual tax rate of 27 percent. The 2013 estimated annual tax rate of 27 percent excludes a benefit of $7 million reflecting the impact of the American Taxpayer Relief Act.

PROFIT
As a result of the performance discussed above, profit after tax was $370 million for the first nine months of 2013, an increase of $37 million, or 11 percent, from the first nine months of 2012.

REVIEW OF CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
 
ASSETS
Total assets were $35.31 billion as of September 30, 2013, an increase of $566 million, or 2 percent, from December 31, 2012, primarily due to an increase in equipment on operating leases, net, and an increase in net finance receivables.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, new retail financing was $9.45 billion, a decrease of $656 million, or 6 percent, from the same period in 2012. New retail financing decreased across all operating segments with the exception of North America, which increased.

Off-Balance Sheet Managed Assets
We manage and service receivables and leases that have been sold to third parties with limited or no recourse to us to mitigate the concentration of credit risk with certain customers. These receivables/leases are not available to pay our creditors.

Off-balance sheet managed assets were as follows:
(Millions of dollars)
 
 
 
 
September 30,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
Retail finance leases
$
113

 
$
116

Operating leases
61

 
60

Retail notes receivable
57

 
49

Retail installment sale contracts
47

 
66

Total off-balance sheet managed assets
$
278

 
$
291

 
 
 
 

TOTAL PAST DUE FINANCE AND RENTS RECEIVABLES
At the end of the third quarter of 2013, past dues were 2.45 percent compared with 2.64 percent at the end of the second quarter of 2013, 2.26 percent at the end of 2012 and 2.80 percent at the end of the third quarter of 2012. Write-offs, net of recoveries, were $58 million for the third quarter of 2013, up from $29 million for the third quarter of 2012. The increase in write-offs is primarily related to our European marine portfolio and was previously provided for in the allowance for credit losses.



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CAPITAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY
 
Capital resources and liquidity provide us with the ability to meet our financial obligations on a timely basis.  Maintaining and managing adequate capital and liquidity resources includes management of funding sources and their utilization based on current, future and contingent needs.  Our cash balances are held in numerous locations throughout the world. We expect to meet our United States funding needs without repatriating undistributed profits that are indefinitely reinvested outside the United States. We do not generate material funding through structured finance transactions.
 
In the event that we, or any of our debt securities, experience a credit rating downgrade, it would likely result in an increase in our borrowing costs and make access to certain credit markets more difficult.  In the event economic conditions deteriorate such that access to debt markets becomes unavailable, we would rely on cash flows from our existing portfolio, utilization of existing cash balances, access to our revolving credit facilities and our other credit facilities and potential borrowings from Caterpillar.  In addition, Caterpillar maintains a support agreement with us, which requires Caterpillar to remain as our sole owner and which may, under certain circumstances, require Caterpillar to make payments to us should we fail to maintain certain financial ratios.

BORROWINGS
Borrowings consist primarily of medium-term notes, commercial paper, bank borrowings and variable denomination floating rate demand notes, the combination of which is used to manage interest rate risk and funding requirements.
 
Total borrowings outstanding as of September 30, 2013 were $30.37 billion, an increase of $436 million over December 31, 2012, due to increasing portfolio balances. Outstanding borrowings were as follows:
(Millions of dollars)
 
September 30,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
Medium-term notes, net of unamortized discount
$
23,164

 
$
23,475

Commercial paper, net of unamortized discount
4,249

 
3,654

Bank borrowings – long-term
1,465

 
1,602

Bank borrowings – short-term
555

 
418

Variable denomination floating rate demand notes
753

 
579

Notes payable to Caterpillar
186

 
208

Total outstanding borrowings
$
30,372

 
$
29,936

 
 
 
 

Medium-term notes
We issue medium-term unsecured notes through securities dealers or underwriters in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, Argentina and Mexico to both retail and institutional investors. These notes are offered in several currencies and with a variety of maturities. These notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company. Medium-term notes outstanding as of September 30, 2013, mature as follows: 
(Millions of dollars)
 
2013
$
921

2014
5,970

2015
5,788

2016
3,572

2017
2,649

Thereafter
4,264

Total
$
23,164

 
 


Medium-term notes issued totaled $4.46 billion and redeemed totaled $4.47 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

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Commercial paper
We issue unsecured commercial paper in the U.S., Europe and other international capital markets. These short-term promissory notes are issued on a discounted basis and are payable at maturity.

Revolving credit facilities
We have three global credit facilities with a syndicate of banks totaling $10.00 billion (Credit Facility) available in the aggregate to both Caterpillar and us for general liquidity purposes.  Based on management's allocation decision, which can be revised from time to time, the portion of the Credit Facility available to us as of September 30, 2013 was $7.25 billion.

In September 2013, we renewed the 364-day facility. The 364-day facility of $3.00 billion (of which $2.18 billion is available to us) now expires in September 2014.
In September 2013, we amended and extended the 2010 four-year facility. The 2010 four-year facility, as amended, of $2.60 billion (of which $1.88 billion is available to us) now expires in September 2016.
In September 2013, we amended and extended the 2011 five-year facility. The 2011 five-year facility, as amended, of $4.40 billion (of which $3.19 billion is available to us) now expires in September 2018.

At September 30, 2013, Caterpillar’s consolidated net worth was $24.71 billion, which was above the $9.00 billion required under the Credit Facility. The consolidated net worth is defined in the Credit Facility as the consolidated stockholders' equity including preferred stock but excluding the pension and other postretirement benefits balance within Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss).

At September 30, 2013, our covenant interest coverage ratio was 1.81 to 1.  This is above the 1.15 to 1 minimum ratio, calculated as (1) profit excluding income taxes, interest expense and net gain/(loss) from interest rate derivatives to (2) interest expense calculated at the end of each calendar quarter for the rolling four quarter period then most recently ended, required by the Credit Facility.

In addition, at September 30, 2013, our covenant leverage ratio was 8.27 to 1.  This is below the maximum ratio of debt to net worth of 10 to 1, calculated (1) on a monthly basis as the average of the leverage ratios determined on the last day of each of the six preceding calendar months and (2) at each December 31, required by the Credit Facility.

In the event that either Caterpillar or we do not meet one or more of our respective financial covenants under the Credit Facility in the future (and are unable to obtain a consent or waiver), the bank group may terminate the commitments allocated to the party that does not meet its covenants.  Additionally, in such event, certain of our other lenders under other loan agreements where similar financial covenants or cross default provisions are applicable, may, at their election, choose to pursue remedies under those loan agreements, including accelerating the repayment of outstanding borrowings.  At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, there were no borrowings under the Credit Facility.

Bank borrowings
Credit lines with banks as of September 30, 2013 totaled $4.52 billion. These committed and uncommitted credit lines, which may be eligible for renewal at various future dates or have no specified expiration date, are used primarily by our non-U.S. subsidiaries for local funding requirements. The remaining available credit commitments may be withdrawn any time at the lenders' discretion. As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, we had $2.02 billion outstanding against these credit lines and were in compliance with all debt covenants under these credit lines.

Variable denomination floating rate demand notes
We obtain funding from the sale of variable denomination floating rate demand notes, which may be redeemed at any time at the option of the holder without any material restriction. We do not hold reserves to fund the payment of the demand notes. The notes are offered on a continuous basis by prospectus only.

Notes receivable from/payable to Caterpillar
Under our variable amount lending agreements and other notes receivable with Caterpillar, we may borrow up to $1.34 billion from Caterpillar and Caterpillar may borrow up to $1.29 billion from us. The agreements are in effect for indefinite periods of time and may be changed or terminated by either party with 30 days notice. We had notes receivable of $330 million and notes payable of $186 million outstanding under these agreements as of September 30, 2013, compared with notes receivable of $360 million and notes payable of $208 million as of December 31, 2012.

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Committed credit facility
In addition, in 2011, we extended a $2 billion committed credit facility to Caterpillar, which expires in February 2019. We receive a fee from Caterpillar based on amounts drawn under the credit facility and a commitment fee for the undrawn amounts under the credit facility.  At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, there were no borrowings under this credit facility.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
We lease all of our facilities. In addition, we have potential payment exposure for guarantees issued to third parties totaling $46 million as of September 30, 2013.

CASH FLOWS
Operating cash flow was $713 million in the first nine months of 2013, compared with $656 million for the same period a year ago. Net cash used for investing activities was $1.59 billion for the first nine months of 2013, compared with $3.01 billion for the same period in 2012. The change is primarily due to less net cash used for finance receivables due to slower growth in the portfolio. Net cash provided by financing activities was $853 million for the first nine months of 2013, compared with $3.46 billion for the same period in 2012. The change is primarily due to lower debt issuances needed to maintain our desired cash position and lower funding requirements for investing activities.


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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts.  The most significant estimates include those related to the residual values for leased assets, our Allowance for credit losses and the income tax reserve.  Actual results may differ from these estimates. 
 
Residual values for leased assets
Lease residual values, which are based upon the estimated wholesale market value of leased equipment at the time of the expiration of the lease, are based on a careful analysis of historical wholesale market sales prices, projected forward on a level trend line without consideration for inflation or possible future pricing action.  At the inception of the lease, residual values are derived from consideration of the following critical factors: market size and demand, any known significant market/product trends, total expected hours of usage, machine configuration, application, location, model changes, quantities and past re-marketing experience, third-party residual guarantees and contractual customer purchase options.  Many of these factors are gathered in an application survey that is completed prior to quotation.  The lease agreement also clearly defines applicable return conditions and remedies for non-compliance, to ensure that the leased equipment will be in good operating condition upon return.  Model changes and updates, as well as market strength and product acceptance, are monitored and adjustments are made to residual values in accordance with the significance of any such changes.  Remarketing sales staff works closely with customers and dealers to manage the sale of lease returns and the recovery of residual exposure.

During the term of the leases, residual amounts are monitored.  If estimated market values reflect a non-temporary impairment due to economic factors, obsolescence or other adverse circumstances, the residuals are adjusted to the lower estimated values by a charge to earnings.  For equipment on operating leases, the charge is recognized through depreciation expense.  For finance leases, it is recognized through a reduction of finance revenue.
 
Allowance for credit losses
Management’s ongoing evaluation of the adequacy of the Allowance for credit losses considers both impaired and unimpaired finance receivables and takes into consideration past loss experience, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, estimated value of underlying collateral and current economic conditions.  In estimating probable credit losses, we review accounts that are past due, non-performing, in bankruptcy or otherwise identified as at-risk for potential credit loss including accounts which have been modified.  Accounts are identified as at-risk for potential credit loss using information available about the customer, such as financial statements, news reports and published credit ratings, as well as general information regarding industry trends and the economic environment in which our customers operate.
 
The Allowance for credit losses attributable to specific accounts is based on the most probable source of repayment, which is normally the liquidation of collateral.  In determining collateral value, we estimate the current fair market value of the collateral. In addition, consideration is given to credit enhancements such as additional collateral and contractual third-party guarantees in determining the Allowance for credit losses attributable to non-performing receivables. The Allowance for credit losses attributable to the remaining accounts is a general allowance based upon the risk in the portfolio primarily using probabilities of default and an estimate of associated losses.  In addition, qualitative factors not able to be fully captured in previous analysis including industry trends, macroeconomic factors and model imprecision are considered in the evaluation of the adequacy of the Allowance for credit losses.  These qualitative factors are subjective and require a degree of management judgment.
 
While management believes it has exercised prudent judgment and applied reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurance that in the future, changes in economic conditions or other factors would not cause changes in the financial health of our customers.  If the financial health of our customer deteriorates, the timing and level of payments received could be impacted and therefore, could result in a change to our estimated losses.

Income tax reserve
We are subject to the income tax laws of the many jurisdictions in which we operate. These tax laws are complex and the manner in which they apply to our facts is sometimes open to interpretation. In establishing the Provision for income taxes, we must make judgments about the application of these inherently complex tax laws.

Despite our belief that our tax return positions are consistent with applicable tax laws, we believe that taxing authorities could challenge certain positions. Settlement of any challenge can result in no change, a complete disallowance, or some partial adjustment reached through negotiations or litigation. We record tax benefits for uncertain tax positions based upon management's evaluation of the information available at the reporting date. To be recognized in the financial statements, a tax benefit must be at least more likely than not of being sustained based on technical merits. The benefit for positions meeting the recognition threshold is measured as the largest benefit more likely than not of being realized upon ultimate settlement with a taxing authority that has

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full knowledge of all relevant information. Significant judgment is required in making these determinations and adjustments to unrecognized tax benefits may be necessary to reflect actual taxes payable upon settlement. Adjustments related to positions impacting the effective tax rate affect the Provision for income taxes. Adjustments related to positions impacting the timing of deductions impact deferred tax assets and liabilities.

Our income tax positions and analysis are based on currently enacted tax law. Future changes in tax law could significantly impact the Provision for income taxes, the amount of taxes payable and the deferred tax asset and liability balances. Deferred tax assets generally represent tax benefits for tax deductions or credits available in future tax returns. Certain estimates and assumptions are required to determine whether it is more likely than not that all or some portion of the benefit of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. In making this assessment, management analyzes and estimates the impact of future taxable income, reversing temporary differences and available prudent and feasible tax planning strategies. Should a change in facts or circumstances lead to a change in judgment about the ultimate realizability of a deferred tax asset, we record or adjust the related valuation allowance in the period that the change in facts and circumstances occurs, along with a corresponding increase or decrease in the Provision for income taxes.

A provision for U.S. income taxes has not been recorded on undistributed profits of our non-U.S. subsidiaries that we have determined to be indefinitely reinvested outside the U.S. If management intentions or U.S. tax law changes in the future, there may be a significant negative impact on the Provision for income taxes to record an incremental tax liability in the period the change occurs. A deferred tax asset is recognized only if we have definite plans to generate a U.S. tax benefit by repatriating earnings in the foreseeable future.

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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
Certain statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may be considered "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may relate to future events or our future financial performance, which may involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievement to be materially different from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements. From time to time, we may also provide forward-looking statements in oral presentations to the public or in other materials we issue to the public. Forward-looking statements give current expectations or forecasts of future events about the company. You may identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate to historical or current facts and may use words such as "believes," "expects," "estimates," "anticipates," "will," "should," "plan," "project," "intend," "could" and similar words or phrases. These statements are only predictions. Actual events or results may differ materially due to factors that affect international businesses, including changes in economic conditions and ongoing challenges in the global financial and credit markets and changes in laws and regulations (including regulations implemented under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act) and political stability, as well as factors specific to Cat Financial and the markets we serve, including the market’s acceptance of our products and services, the creditworthiness of our customers, interest rate and currency rate fluctuations and estimated residual values of leased equipment. These risk factors may not be exhaustive. We operate in a continually changing business environment and new risk factors emerge from time to time. We cannot predict these new risk factors, nor can we assess the impact, if any, of these new risk factors on our businesses or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking statements. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as a prediction of actual results. Moreover, we do not assume responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of those statements. Forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the factors discussed under the captions "Risk Factors" and "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 19, 2013, as supplemented by our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 27, 2013 to reflect certain revisions to the consolidated financial statements, our Form 10-Q filings with the SEC on May 2, 2013, August 2, 2013 and in this Form 10-Q filing. We do not undertake to update our forward-looking statements.

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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
An evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and our Chief Financial Officer (CFO), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report. Based on this evaluation, our management, including the CEO and CFO, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended September 30, 2013 that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.


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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
 
We are involved in unresolved legal actions that arise in the normal course of business. The majority of these unresolved actions involve claims to recover collateral, claims pursuant to customer bankruptcies and the pursuit of deficiency amounts. Although it is not possible to predict with certainty the outcome of our unresolved legal actions, we believe that these unresolved legal actions will neither individually nor in the aggregate have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, liquidity or results of operations.

ITEM 1A.  RISK FACTORS
 
For a discussion of risks and uncertainties that may affect our business, please see Part I. Item 1A. Risk Factors in our annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 19, 2013, for the year ended December 31, 2012. There has been no material change in this information for the current quarter.

ITEM 4.  MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
 
Not applicable.

ITEM 5.  OTHER INFORMATION
 
None.


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ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS
 
Exhibit
No.
Description of Exhibit
 
 
10.1
Credit Agreement (2013 364-Day Credit Agreement), dated as of September 12, 2013, among the Company, Caterpillar Inc., Caterpillar International Finance Limited and Caterpillar Finance Corporation, certain financial institutions named therein, Citibank, N.A., as Agent, Citibank International plc, as Local Currency Agent, and The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., as Japan Local Currency Agent (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 17, 2013).
10.2
Local Currency Addendum, dated as of September 12, 2013, to the 2013 364-Day Credit Agreement (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 17, 2013).
10.3
Japan Local Currency Addendum, dated as of September 12, 2013, to the 2013 364-Day Credit Agreement (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 17, 2013).
10.4
Omnibus Amendment No. 3, dated as of September 12, 2013, to the Credit Agreement (4-Year Facility), dated as of September 16, 2010 and Amendment No. 1 to Local Currency Addendum to the 4-Year Facility, by and among the Company, Caterpillar Inc., Caterpillar International Finance Limited and Caterpillar Finance Corporation, the Banks named therein, Local Currency Banks and Japan Local Currency Banks party thereto, Citibank, N.A., as Agent, Citibank International plc, as Local Currency Agent, and The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., as Japan Local Currency Agent (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 17, 2013).
10.5
Omnibus Amendment No. 2, dated as of September 12, 2013, to the Credit Agreement (5-Year Facility) and Amendment No. 1 to Local Currency Addendum to the 5-Year Facility, dated as of September 15, 2011, by and among the Company, Caterpillar Inc., Caterpillar International Finance Limited and Caterpillar Finance Corporation, the Banks named therein, Local Currency Banks and Japan Local Currency Banks party thereto, Citibank, N.A., as Agent, Citibank International plc, as Local Currency Agent, and The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., as Japan Local Currency Agent (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.5 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 17, 2013).
Computation of Ratio of Profit to Fixed Charges
Certification of Kent M. Adams, President, Director and Chief Executive Officer of Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation, as required pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Certification of James A. Duensing, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation, as required pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Certifications of Kent M. Adams, President, Director and Chief Executive Officer of Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation, and James A. Duensing, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation, as required pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS
XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

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Signatures
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation
(Registrant)
 
 
Date:
November 1, 2013
By:  
/s/ Jeffry D. Everett
 
 
Jeffry D. Everett, Controller

Date:
November 1, 2013
By: 
/s/ Kent M. Adams
 
 
Kent M. Adams, President, Director and Chief Executive
Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit
No.
Description of Exhibit
 
 
10.1
Credit Agreement (2013 364-Day Credit Agreement), dated as of September 12, 2013, among the Company, Caterpillar Inc., Caterpillar International Finance Limited and Caterpillar Finance Corporation, certain financial institutions named therein, Citibank, N.A., as Agent, Citibank International plc, as Local Currency Agent, and The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., as Japan Local Currency Agent (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 17, 2013).
10.2
Local Currency Addendum, dated as of September 12, 2013, to the 2013 364-Day Credit Agreement (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 17, 2013).
10.3
Japan Local Currency Addendum, dated as of September 12, 2013, to the 2013 364-Day Credit Agreement (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 17, 2013).
10.4
Omnibus Amendment No. 3, dated as of September 12, 2013, to the Credit Agreement (4-Year Facility), dated as of September 16, 2010 and Amendment No. 1 to Local Currency Addendum to the 4-Year Facility, by and among the Company, Caterpillar Inc., Caterpillar International Finance Limited and Caterpillar Finance Corporation, the Banks named therein, Local Currency Banks and Japan Local Currency Banks party thereto, Citibank, N.A., as Agent, Citibank International plc, as Local Currency Agent, and The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., as Japan Local Currency Agent (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 17, 2013).
10.5
Omnibus Amendment No. 2, dated as of September 12, 2013, to the Credit Agreement (5-Year Facility) and Amendment No. 1 to Local Currency Addendum to the 5-Year Facility, dated as of September 15, 2011, by and among the Company, Caterpillar Inc., Caterpillar International Finance Limited and Caterpillar Finance Corporation, the Banks named therein, Local Currency Banks and Japan Local Currency Banks party thereto, Citibank, N.A., as Agent, Citibank International plc, as Local Currency Agent, and The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., as Japan Local Currency Agent (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.5 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 17, 2013).
Computation of Ratio of Profit to Fixed Charges
Certification of Kent M. Adams, President, Director and Chief Executive Officer of Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation, as required pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Certification of James A. Duensing, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation, as required pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Certifications of Kent M. Adams, President, Director and Chief Executive Officer of Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation, and James A. Duensing, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation, as required pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS
XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document


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