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Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements
9 Months Ended
Jun. 27, 2014
Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements  
Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements

11. Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements

        We use derivative and non-derivative financial instruments to manage certain exposures to foreign currency, interest rate, investment, and commodity risks.

  • Foreign Exchange Risks

        As part of managing the exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates, we utilize foreign currency forward and swap contracts, a portion of which are designated as cash flow hedges. The objective of these contracts is to minimize impacts to cash flows and profitability due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates on intercompany and other cash transactions.

        We expect that significantly all of the balance in accumulated other comprehensive income associated with the cash flow hedge-designated instruments addressing foreign exchange risks will be reclassified into the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations within the next twelve months.

  • Interest Rate and Investment Risk Management

        We issue debt, as needed, to fund our operations and capital requirements. Such borrowings can result in interest rate exposure. To manage the interest rate exposure, we use interest rate swaps to convert a portion of fixed-rate debt into variable-rate debt. We use forward starting interest rate swaps and options to enter into interest rate swaps to manage interest rate exposure in periods prior to the anticipated issuance of fixed-rate debt. We also utilize investment swaps to manage earnings exposure on certain non-qualified deferred compensation liabilities.

        During the first quarter of fiscal 2014, we entered into interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges on $300 million principal amount of our 3.50% senior notes due 2022. The maturity dates of the interest rate swaps coincide with the maturity date of the notes. Under these contracts, we receive fixed amounts of interest applicable to the underlying notes and pay floating amounts based upon the three-month U.S. Dollar London interbank offered rate.

  • Hedges of Net Investment

        We hedge our net investment in certain foreign operations using intercompany non-derivative financial instruments denominated in the same currencies. The aggregate notional value of these hedges was $2,833 million and $2,374 million at June 27, 2014 and September 27, 2013, respectively. Foreign exchange gains and losses were immaterial during the quarters and nine months ended June 27, 2014 and June 28, 2013, and were recorded as currency translation, a component of accumulated other comprehensive income, offsetting foreign exchange gains or losses attributable to the translation of the net investment.

  • Commodity Hedges

        As part of managing the exposure to certain commodity price fluctuations, we utilize commodity swap contracts designated as cash flow hedges. The objective of these contracts is to minimize impacts to cash flows and profitability due to changes in prices of commodities used in production.

        At June 27, 2014 and September 27, 2013, our commodity hedges had notional values of $306 million and $278 million, respectively. We expect that significantly all of the balance in accumulated other comprehensive income associated with the commodity hedges will be reclassified into the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations within the next twelve months.

  • Derivative Instrument Summary

        The effects of derivative instruments on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations were immaterial for the quarters and nine months ended June 27, 2014 and June 28, 2013.

  • Fair Value Measurements

        Financial instruments recorded at fair value on a recurring basis, which consist of derivative instruments and marketable securities, were immaterial at June 27, 2014 and September 27, 2013.

        As of June 27, 2014 and September 27, 2013, we did not have significant financial assets or liabilities that were measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. We also did not have significant non-financial assets or liabilities that were measured at fair value as of June 27, 2014 and September 27, 2013.

        Other financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and long-term debt. These instruments are recorded on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at book value. For cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable, we believe book value approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments. The fair value of our debt, based on indicative valuations, was approximately $3,230 million and $3,180 million at June 27, 2014 and September 27, 2013, respectively.