Fair Value Measurements

9 Months Ended

Sep. 29, 2023

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

Our derivative assets or liabilities include foreign exchange and interest rate derivatives that are measured at fair value using observable market inputs such as forward rates, interest rates, and our own credit risk as well as an evaluation of our counterparties' credit risks. We use an income approach to value our outstanding foreign currency and interest rate hedges, which consists of a discounted cash flow model that takes into account the present value of future cash flows under the terms of the contract using current market information as of the measurement date such as foreign currency spot rates, forward rates and interest rates. Additionally, we include an element of default risk based on observable inputs into the fair value calculation. Based on these inputs, the derivative assets or liabilities are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

14. Fair Value Measurements (continued)

The following table provides a summary of the fair values of our derivative financial instruments measured on a recurring basis (U.S. dollars in millions):


	Fair value measurements
	Foreign currency forward contracts, net liability				Interest rate contracts, net asset
	September 29, 2023		December 30, 2022			September 29, 2023		December 30, 2022
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1)	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—
Significant observable inputs (Level 2)	1.1		(6.7)			16.4		15.8
Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)	—		—			—		—

In estimating our fair value disclosures for financial instruments, we use the following methods and assumptions:

Cash and cash equivalents: The carrying amount reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets for these items approximates fair value due to their liquid nature and are classified as Level 1.

Trade accounts receivable and other accounts receivable, net: The carrying value reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets for these items is net of allowances, which includes a degree of counterparty non-performance risk and are classified as Level 2.

Accounts payable and other current liabilities: The carrying value reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets for these items approximates their fair value, which is the likely amount for which the liability with short settlement periods would be transferred to a market participant with a similar credit standing as ours and are classified as Level 2.

Long-term debt: The carrying value of our long-term debt reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets approximates their fair value since they bear interest at variable rates which contain an element of default risk. The fair value of our long-term debt is estimated using Level 2 inputs based on quoted prices for those or similar instruments. Refer to Note 8, “Debt and Finance Lease Obligations.”

Fair Value of Non-Financial Assets

The fair value of the banana reporting unit's goodwill and the prepared food reporting unit's goodwill and remaining trade names and trademarks are highly sensitive to differences between estimated and actual cash flows and changes in the related discount rate used to evaluate the fair value of these assets. We disclosed the sensitivity related to the banana reporting unit's goodwill and the prepared food reporting unit's goodwill and remaining trade names and trademarks in our notes to the consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.

In addition, we currently have certain definite-lived intangible assets related to our fresh and value-added products segment which arose from an acquisition and had an aggregate carrying value of $96.9 million as of the quarter ended September 29, 2023. The carrying values of these definite-lived intangible assets are sensitive to changes in estimated cash flows. Our current estimates of future cash flows depend on our ability to demonstrate successful implementation of our strategies to improve sales and profitability from these activities over the upcoming quarters. If we are unable to demonstrate successful implementation of these strategies, it could lead to impairment of some or all of these assets.

Assets held for sale, which had a carrying amount of $1.9 million as of September 29, 2023, primarily consists of $1.0 million related to a facility and farm land in Central America and $0.8 million related to an ocean-going vessel. Assets held for sale are recognized at the lower of cost or fair value less cost to sell. The fair value measurements for our held for sale assets are generally based on Level 3 inputs, which include information obtained from third-party appraisals.

14. Fair Value Measurements (continued)

During the nine months ended September 29, 2023, our 60% owned joint venture in Saudi Arabia completed the sale of two distribution centers and related assets which were previously held for sale. We received net proceeds of $66.1 million from the sale of these assets and recorded a gain of $20.5 million which is reflected in gain (loss) on disposal of property, plant and equipment, net and subsidiary on our Consolidated Statement of Operations. Contemporaneously with the execution of the sale and purchase agreement, we entered into an operating lease agreement in which we leased back approximately 31% of the facilities for a term of five years. The lease agreement allows for an option to renew for additional terms, subject to the written agreement of both parties.

During the nine months ended September 29, 2023, we completed the sale of an idle production facility in North America, which was previously held for sale. We received net proceeds of $23.0 million from the sale of this asset and recorded a gain of $7.0 million which is reflected in gain (loss) on disposal of property, plant and equipment, net and subsidiary on our Consolidated Statement of Operations. Contemporaneously with the execution of the sale and purchase agreement, we entered into an operating lease agreement in which we leased back a portion of the facility for a term of 21 months.

During the nine months ended September 29, 2023, we completed the sale of our plastics business subsidiary in South America for total cash consideration of $17.0 million, and recorded a gain on sale of $3.8 million which is reflected in gain (loss) on disposal of property, plant and equipment, net and subsidiary on our Consolidated Statement of Operations. We received $14.0 million of the proceeds in July 2023 and the remaining $3.0 million will be received in three equal and successive semi-annual installments. At September 29, 2023, $2.0 million of the consideration is reflected in other accounts receivable on our Consolidated Balance Sheet while the remaining $1.0 million is reflected in other noncurrent assets. The total consideration associated with the sale is subject to customary post-closing adjustments. The assets and liabilities associated with this business were previously classified as held for sale as of the quarter ended March 31, 2023 and had a net carrying amount of $13.0 million at the time of closing.

In addition to the above asset sales, during the nine months ended September 29, 2023 we received proceeds of $12.2 million from the sale of other assets previously held for sale and recorded an additional gain of $7.1 million which is reflected in gain (loss) on disposal of property, plant and equipment, net and subsidiary on our Consolidated Statement of Operations.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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