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Derivative Instruments
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Derivative Instruments  
Derivative Instruments

16. Derivative Instruments

Currently, we use interest rate swaps to manage our interest rate risk. The valuation of these instruments is determined using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves. The fair values of interest rate swaps are determined using the market standard methodology of netting the discounted future fixed cash receipts (or payments) and the discounted expected variable cash payments (or receipts). The variable cash payments (or receipts) are based on an expectation of future interest rates (forward curves) derived from observable market interest rate curves.

To comply with the provisions of fair value accounting guidance, we incorporate credit valuation adjustments to appropriately reflect both our own nonperformance risk and the respective counterparty’s nonperformance risk in the fair value measurements. In adjusting the fair value of our derivative contracts for the effect of nonperformance risk, we have considered the impact of netting and any applicable credit enhancements, such as collateral postings, thresholds, mutual puts, and guarantees.

Although we have determined that the majority of the inputs used to value our derivatives fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the credit valuation adjustments associated with our derivatives utilize Level 3 inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads to evaluate the likelihood of default by us and our counterparties. However, as of December 31, 2019, we have assessed the significance of the impact of the credit valuation adjustments on the overall valuation of our derivative positions and have determined that the credit valuation adjustments are not significant to the overall valuation of our derivatives. As a result, we have determined that our derivative valuations in their entirety are classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. We do not have any fair value measurements on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) as of December 31, 2019 or December 31, 2018.

The Company presents its interest rate derivatives in its consolidated balance sheets on a gross basis as interest rate swap assets (recorded in other assets) and interest rate swap liabilities (recorded in accounts payable and other accrued liabilities). As of December 31, 2019, there was no impact from netting arrangements as the Company did not have any derivatives in liability positions.

Cash Flow Hedges of Interest Rate Risk

Our objectives in using interest rate derivatives are to add stability to interest expense and to manage our exposure to interest rate movements related to certain floating rate debt obligations. To accomplish this objective, we primarily use interest rate swaps as part of our interest rate risk management strategy. Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow

hedges involve the receipt of variable-rate amounts from a counterparty in exchange for making fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount.

We record all our interest rate swaps on the consolidated balance sheets at fair value. In determining the fair value of our interest rate swaps, we consider the credit risk of our counterparties. These counterparties are generally larger financial institutions engaged in providing a variety of financial services. These institutions generally face similar risks regarding adverse changes in market and economic conditions, including, but not limited to, fluctuations in interest rates, exchange rates, equity and commodity prices and credit spreads. The recent and pervasive disruptions in the financial markets have heightened the risks to these institutions.

As of December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, we had the following outstanding interest rate derivatives that were designated as cash flow hedges of interest rate risk (in thousands):

Fair Value at Significant Other

Notional Amount

Observable Inputs (Level 2)

As of

As of

As of

As of

December 31, 

December 31, 

Type of

Strike

Effective

Expiration

December 31, 

December 31, 

2019

    

2018

    

Derivative

    

Rate

    

Date

    

Date

    

2019 (3)

    

2018 (3)

Currently-paying contracts

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

$

$

206,000

(1)

Swap

 

1.611

Jun 15, 2017

Jan 15, 2020

$

$

1,976

 

54,905

(1)

Swap

 

1.605

Jun 6, 2017

Jan 6, 2020

 

 

517

29,000

(1)

 

75,000

(1)

Swap

 

1.016

Apr 6, 2016

Jan 6, 2021

 

175

 

2,169

75,000

(1)

 

75,000

(1)

Swap

 

1.164

Jan 15, 2016

Jan 15, 2021

 

345

 

1,970

300,000

(1)

 

300,000

(1)

Swap

 

1.435

Jan 15, 2016

Jan 15, 2023

 

945

 

11,463

75,825

(2)

 

72,220

(2)

Swap

 

0.779

Jan 15, 2016

Jan 15, 2021

 

931

 

2,024

$

479,825

$

783,125

$

2,396

$

20,119

(1)Represents debt which bears interest based on one-month U.S. LIBOR.
(2)Represents debt which bears interest based on one-month CDOR. Translation to U.S. dollars is based on exchange rates of $0.77 to 1.00 CAD as of December 31, 2019 and $0.73 to 1.00 CAD as of December 31, 2018.
(3)Balance recorded in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets if positive and recorded in accounts payable and other accrued liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets if negative.

Amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss related to interest rate swaps will be reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are made on our debt. As of December 31, 2019, we estimate that an additional $1.6 million will be reclassified as a decrease to interest expense during the year ending December 31, 2020, when the hedged forecasted transactions impact earnings.

Foreign Currency Net Investment Hedges

During the three months ended June 30, 2016, we entered into a series of forward contracts pursuant to which we agreed to sell an amount of foreign currency for an agreed upon amount of U.S. dollars. These forward contracts were executed to manage foreign currency exposures associated with certain transactions. As of June 30, 2016, the forward contracts did not meet the criteria for hedge accounting under GAAP and had a fair value of approximately $37.8 million. On July 1, 2016, the four forward contracts still in place met the criteria for net investment hedge accounting. During the year ended December 31, 2017, we terminated the four forward contracts with a notional amount of GBP 357.3 million. In connection with the settlement, we received approximately $64.0 million in proceeds and the

related amount of approximately $26.2 million of accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) will remain in AOCI until the Company sells or liquidates its GBP-denominated investments, which has not occurred as of December 31, 2019.