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Derivative Financial Instruments
12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Derivative Financial Instruments [Abstract]  
Derivative Financial Instruments

Note 7 — Derivative Financial Instruments

 

We are exposed to market risk from changes in foreign currency exchange rates. To manage this exposure, we enter into various derivative transactions. These instruments have the effect of reducing our exposure to unfavorable changes in foreign currency rates. We do not enter into derivative transactions for trading purposes.

 

Derivative transactions are governed by our established set of policies and procedures covering areas such as authorization, counterparty exposure and hedging practices. We also evaluate new and existing transactions and agreements to determine if they require derivative accounting treatment. Positions are monitored using fair market value and sensitivity analyses. See Note 1 for further information on the accounting policy for derivatives.

 

Certain derivatives also give rise to credit risks from the possible non-performance by counterparties. The credit risk is generally limited to the fair value of those contracts that are favorable to us. We have established strict counterparty credit guidelines and enter into transactions only with financial institutions with securities of investment grade or better. We monitor counterparty exposures and review any downgrade in credit rating. To mitigate pre-settlement risk, minimum credit standards become more stringent as the duration of the derivative financial instrument increases. To minimize the concentration of credit risk, we enter into derivative transactions with a portfolio of financial institutions. Based on these factors, we consider the risk of counterparty default to be minimal.

 

Our reinsurance intermediary subsidiary in the United Kingdom receives revenues in currencies (primarily in U.S. dollars) that differ from its functional currency. As a result, the foreign subsidiary's functional currency revenue will fluctuate as the currency exchange rates change. To reduce this variability, we use foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge the foreign exchange risk of the forecasted collections. Previously, we also used over-the-counter options, however we have no current holdings of options and we currently have no intentions to use this type of derivative instrument in the near term. We have designated these derivatives as cash flow hedges of forecasted foreign currency denominated collections. We also use derivative financial contracts, principally foreign exchange forward contracts, to hedge non-functional currency obligations. Primarily, these exposures arise from intercompany lending between entities with different functional currencies. At June 30, 2012, the longest outstanding maturity was five months. As of June 30, 2012, a net $0.4 million pretax gain has been deferred in accumulated other comprehensive income and is expected to be recognized in general and administrative expenses during the next twelve months when the hedged revenue is recognized. During the fiscal years ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, we recognized no material gains or losses due to hedge ineffectiveness.

 

As of June 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010 we had cash flow hedges with a notional value of $66.4 million, $69.3 million and $87.7 million, respectively, to hedge revenue cash flows. We determine the fair value of our foreign currency derivatives based on quoted prices received from the counterparty for each contract, which we evaluate using pricing models whose inputs are observable. The net fair value of all derivatives held as of June 30, 2012 and 2011 was an asset/(liability) of $0.4 million and $2.5 million, respectively. See Note 6, Fair Value Measurements, for further information regarding the determination of fair value.

 

The fair value of our derivative instruments held as of June 30, 2012 and 2011 and their location in the consolidated balance sheet are as follows:

                  
   Asset derivatives Liability derivatives
   Balance sheet location Fair value Balance sheet location Fair value
     June 30,   June 30,
     2012 2011   2012 2011
Derivatives designated as                 
 hedging instruments:                
           Accounts payable, accrued      
 Foreign exchange forwards Other current assets $ 408 $ 2,073 liabilities and deferred income $ - $ (114)
                  
Derivatives not designated as                 
 hedging instruments:                
           Accounts payable, accrued      
 Foreign exchange forwards Other current assets $ 305 $ 592 liabilities and deferred income $ (329) $ (23)
Total derivative assets (liabilities)   $ 713 $ 2,665   $ (329) $ (137)

The effect of derivative instruments that are designated as hedging instruments on the consolidated statement of operations and the consolidated statement of changes in stockholders' equity for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010 are as follows:

                        Location of         
                        gain (loss)         
                      recognized in         
           Location of          income         
           gain (loss)          (ineffective         
           reclassified          portion and         
Derivatives          from OCI          amount Gain (loss) recognized in
designated as          into income          excluded from income (ineffective portion
hedging Gain (loss) recognized in OCI (effective Gain (loss) reclassified from OCI effectiveness and amount excluded from
instruments:  (effective portion) portion) into income (effective portion) testing) effectiveness testing)
    2012 2011 2010   2012 2011 2010   2012 2011 2010
 Foreign          General and           General and          
  exchange          administrative          administrative         
  forwards $ (732) $ 4,323 $ (3,335) expenses $ 798 $ (683) $ (266) expenses $ (2) $ 125 $ (65)
                                  
 Foreign exchange         General and           General and          
  exchange          administrative          administrative         
  options   -   -   (207) expenses   -   (207)   - expenses   -   -   (32)
Total $ (732) $ 4,323 $ (3,542)   $ 798 $ (890) $ (266)   $ (2) $ 125 $ (97)

As of June 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010, we had $59.1 million, $22.5 million and $1.5 million, respectively, of notional value of derivatives held as economic hedges primarily to hedge intercompany loans denominated in currencies other than the functional currency. The effect of derivatives that have not been designated as hedging instruments on the consolidated statement of operations for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010 is as:

            
      Gain (loss) recognized in income 
 Derivatives not designated Location of gain (loss) Fiscal year ended June 30, 
 as hedging instruments: recognized in income 2012 2011 2010 
  Foreign exchange forwards General and administrative expenses $ 1,399 $ 2,976 $ 1,869 
  Foreign exchange options General and administrative expenses   -   -   (350) 
 Total   $ 1,399 $ 2,976 $ 1,519