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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation
CNH has prepared the accompanying consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The consolidated financial statements include CNH Industrial N.V. and its consolidated subsidiaries. The consolidated financial statements are expressed in U.S. dollars and, unless otherwise indicated, all financial data set forth in these consolidated financial statements are expressed in U.S. dollars. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of CNH’s subsidiaries in which CNH has a controlling financial interest, and reflect the noncontrolling interests of the minority owners of the subsidiaries that are not fully owned for the periods presented, as applicable. A controlling financial interest may exist based on ownership of a majority of the voting interest of an entity or based on CNH’s determination that it is the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity (“VIE”). The primary beneficiary of a VIE is the party that has the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the entity and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the entity. The Company assesses whether it is the primary beneficiary on an ongoing basis, as prescribed by the accounting guidance on the consolidation of VIEs. The consolidated status of the VIEs with which the Company is involved may change as a result of such reassessments.
Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and affiliates are accounted for using the equity method when CNH does not have a controlling interest but exercises significant influence. Under this method, the investment is initially recorded at cost and is increased or decreased by CNH’s proportionate share of the entity’s respective net income or loss. Dividends received from these entities reduce the carrying value of the investments.
Business Combinations
Business combinations are accounted for by applying the acquisition method. Under this method, the consideration transferred in a business combination is measured at fair value, which is calculated as the sum of the acquisition-date fair values of the assets transferred and liabilities assumed by the Company and the equity interests issued in exchange for control of the acquiree. Acquisition-related costs are generally recognized in profit or loss as incurred.
Effective October 12, 2023, CNH closed on its purchase of Hemisphere, a global satellite navigation technology leader, for a total consideration of $181 million. The acquisition of Hemisphere consolidates our guidance and connectivity capabilities to advance CNH's in-house precision, automation and autonomy technology for the agriculture and construction industries. At December 31, 2023, CNH recorded preliminary estimates for the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date, including $111 million and $51 million in preliminary goodwill and intangible assets, respectively. The valuation of assets acquired and liabilities assumed was finalized as of December 31, 2024. Measurement period adjustments were made in 2024 to reduce goodwill by $3 million and increase other intangible assets by $6 million, offset by an increase in deferred tax liabilities and a decrease in other assets. Pro forma results of operations have not been presented because the effects of the Hemisphere acquisition were not material to the Company’s consolidated results of operations. Additionally, Hemisphere's post-acquisition results were not material.
On March 15, 2023, CNH acquired a controlling interest in Bennamann (ownership interest of 50.0085%) by purchasing an additional 34.4% interest through cash consideration of approximately $51 million. At March 31, 2023, CNH recorded preliminary estimates for the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date, including $118 million and $46 million in preliminary goodwill and intangible assets, respectively. The valuation of assets acquired and liabilities assumed was finalized as of March 31, 2024. Measurement period adjustments were made in 2023 reducing goodwill by $3 million, primarily offset by increases in intangible assets as a result of updates to certain of the valuations. Pro forma results of operations have not been presented because the effects of the Bennamann acquisition were not material to the Company’s consolidated results of operations. Additionally, Bennamann's post-acquisition results were not material.
On March 13, 2023, CNH purchased Augmenta. The Company acquired the remaining 89.5% of Augmenta it did not own for cash consideration of approximately $80 million and a deferred payment of $10 million. At March 31, 2023, CNH recorded preliminary estimates for the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date, including $76 million and $35 million in preliminary goodwill and intangible assets, respectively. The valuation of assets acquired and liabilities assumed was finalized as of March 31, 2024. Measurement period adjustments were recorded during 2023 reducing goodwill by $14 million primarily offset by increases in intangible assets as a result of updates of certain of the valuations. Pro forma results of operations have not been presented because the effects of the Augmenta acquisition were not material to the Company’s consolidated results of operations. Additionally, Augmenta's post-acquisition results were not material.
Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements
The preparation of consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and reported amounts of revenues and expenses. Significant estimates in these consolidated financial statements include the recoverability of long-lived assets, including property, plant and equipment, goodwill and other intangible assets; residual values of equipment on operating leases; allowance for credit losses; realizability of deferred tax assets; liabilities for warranties; sales allowances; allowance for obsolete and slow-moving inventory; and assets and obligations related to employee benefits. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized when control of the equipment, services or parts has been transferred and the Company’s performance obligations to the customers have been satisfied. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration the Company is entitled to receive in exchange for transferring goods or providing services.
The timing of when the Company transfers control of the goods or services to the customer may differ from the timing of the customer’s payment.
Revenues are stated net of discounts, allowances, settlement discounts and rebates, as well as sales incentive program costs, which are determined on the basis of historical costs, country by country, and charged against profit for the period in which the corresponding sales are recognized.
The Company also enters into contracts with multiple performance obligations. For these contracts, the Company allocates revenue from the transaction price to the distinct goods and services in the contract on a relative standalone selling price basis. To the extent the Company sells the goods or services separately in the same market, the standalone selling price is the observable price at which the Company sells the goods or services separately. For all other goods or services, the Company estimates the standalone selling price considering all information reasonably available (including market conditions, entity-specific factors and information about the customer or class of customer).
Sales of goods
The Company has determined that the customers from the sale of equipment and parts are dealers, distributors, public entities and retail customers.
The Company recognizes revenue at a point in time when control has transferred to the customer at the amount of consideration that the Company expects to be entitled. In most of the jurisdictions where the Company operates, and subject to specific exceptions, transfer of control occurs upon shipment. For certain sales transactions, the equipment may be temporarily held at our location under a bill-and-hold arrangement, whereby the Company bills a customer for equipment that will be picked up by the customer or its designated carrier at a later date. Under these arrangements, control typically transfers when the product is ready for physical transfer to the customer and cannot be directed to another customer, risk and rewards of ownership are transferred to the customer and the Company has a present right to payment. We have elected to recognize shipping and handling activities that may occur after control has transferred as fulfillment costs, which are presented in Cost of goods sold.
For all sales, no uncertainty exists surrounding the purchaser’s obligation to pay for equipment and parts. Fixed payment schedules exist for all sales, but payment terms vary by geographic market and product line. See Note 4: Receivables for information about financing payment terms. The Company records an appropriate allowance for credit losses.
The cost of incentives, if any, are estimated at the inception of a contract at the amount that is expected to be paid and is recognized as a reduction in revenue at the time of the sale. If an equipment contract transaction has multiple performance obligations, the cost of incentives is allocated entirely to the equipment. If the estimate of the incentive changes following the sale to the customer, the change in estimate is recognized as an adjustment to revenue in the period of the change. CNH grants certain sales incentives to support sales of its products to retail customers. At the later of the time of sale or the time an incentive is announced to dealers, CNH records the estimated impact of sales allowances in the form of dealer and customer incentives as a reduction of revenue. Subsequent adjustments to sales incentive programs related to products previously sold are recognized as an adjustment to revenues in the period the adjustment is determinable. The determination of sales allowances requires management to make estimates based upon historical data, estimated future market demand for products, field inventory levels, announced incentive programs, competitive pricing and interest rates, among other things.
Sales to dealers may be accompanied by floorplan agreements under which the Company offers wholesale financing, which may include “interest-free” financing for specified period of time (which also vary by geographic market and product line; see Note 4: Receivables for further information). Concurrent with the sale of the equipment, Industrial Activities offers to the dealer wholesale financing through loans extended by Financial Services. Industrial Activities compensates Financial Services for the cost of the interest-free period. The interest-free financing represents a financing component, and therefore is recognized upfront as a reduction of net sales of Industrial Activities. The compensation received by Financial Services from Industrial Activities for the period of the interest-free financing and the interest charged to the dealer for the remaining period is recognized by Financial Services over the period of the outstanding exposure.
For parts sales, when the Company provides its customers with a right to return a transferred product, revenue and corresponding cost of sales are recognized for parts that are not expected to be returned. The expected returns are estimated based on an analysis of historical experience. The portion of revenue (and corresponding cost of sales) related to the parts that are expected to be returned is recognized at the end of the return period. The amount received or receivable that is expected to be returned is recognized as a refund liability, representing the obligation to return the customer’s consideration.
Furthermore, at the time of the initial sale, CNH recognizes a return asset for the right to recover the goods returned by the customer. This asset is initially measured at the former carrying amount of the inventory. At each reporting date, both the refund liability and the return asset are remeasured to record for any revisions to the expected level of returns, as well as any decreases in the value of the returned products.
Rendering of services
Revenues from services provided are primarily comprised of extended warranties and maintenance and repair services and are recognized over the contract period when the costs are incurred, that is when the claims are charged by the dealer. Amounts invoiced to customers for which CNH receives consideration before the performance is satisfied are recognized as contract liability. These services are either separately-priced or included in the selling price of the equipment. In the second case, revenue for the services is allocated based on the estimated stand-alone selling price. In the event that the costs expected to be incurred to satisfy the remaining performance obligations exceed the transaction price, an estimated contract loss is recognized.
Finance and interest income
Finance and interest income on receivables is recorded using the effective yield method. Deferred costs on the origination of financing receivables are recognized as a reduction in finance revenue over the expected lives of the receivables using the effective yield method. Recognition of income on loans is suspended when management determines that collection of future income is not probable or when an account becomes 90 days past due, whichever occurs earlier. Income accrual is resumed when and if the receivable becomes contractually current and collection becomes probable. Previously suspended income is recognized at that time. The Company applies cash received on nonaccrual financing receivables to first reduce any unrecognized interest and then the recorded investment and any other fees.
Rents and other income on operating leases
Income from operating leases is recognized over the term of the lease on a straight-line basis.
Sales Allowances
CNH grants certain sales incentives to support sales of its products to retail customers. The cost for such incentive programs is recorded as a deduction in arriving at the net sales amount at the time of the sale of the product to the dealer. The cost for new programs is accrued at the inception of the program. The amounts of incentives to be paid are estimated based upon historical data, estimated future market demand for products, field inventory levels, announced incentive programs, competitive pricing and interest rates, among other things.
Warranty Costs
At the time a sale of equipment or parts is recognized, CNH records the estimated future base warranty costs for the product. CNH determines its total warranty liability by applying historical claims rate experience, while considering specific contractual terms, to equipment that has been sold and is still under warranty. Quality campaigns are formal post-production modification programs approved by management. The liabilities for such programs are recognized when approved, based on an estimate of the total cost of the program. Warranty liabilities include estimated costs for parts owned by dealers that are utilized for warranty repairs, including parts sold by CNH to dealers prior to their utilization in warranty repairs.
Advertising
CNH expenses advertising costs as incurred. Advertising expenses totaled $120 million, $148 million and $152 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Research and Development
Research and development costs are expensed as incurred.
Borrowing Costs
Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets, which are assets that necessarily take a substantial period of time to get ready for their intended use or sale, are capitalized and amortized over the useful life of the class of assets to which they refer.
All other borrowing costs are expensed when incurred.
Government Grants
Government grants are recognized in the financial statements when there is reasonable assurance that the Company will comply with the conditions for receiving such grants and that the grants themselves will be received. Government grants are recognized as income over the periods necessary to match the related costs which they are intended to offset.
The benefit of a government loan at a below-market rate of interest is treated as a government grant. The benefit of the below-market rate of interest is measured as the difference between the initial carrying amount of the loan (fair value plus transaction costs) and the proceeds received and is accounted for in accordance with the policies already used for the recognition of government grants.
Foreign Currency
Certain of CNH’s non-U.S. subsidiaries and affiliates maintain their books and accounting records using local currency as the functional currency. Assets and liabilities of these non-U.S. subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars at period-end exchange rates, and net exchange gains or losses resulting from such translation are included in “Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Income and expense accounts of these non-U.S. subsidiaries are translated at the average exchange rates for the period. Gains and losses from foreign currency transactions are included in net income in the period
during which they arise. Net foreign currency transaction gains and losses are reflected in “Other, net” in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations and also include the cost of hedging instruments. For the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023 the Company recorded a net gain on foreign currency transactions of $17 million and $10 million, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company recorded a net loss on foreign currency transactions of $185 million. As described in Note 16: Financial Instruments, the Company uses hedging instruments to mitigate foreign currency risk. Net of gains realized on foreign currency hedging instruments, the Company recorded losses of $28 million, $119 million and $80 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less. The carrying value of cash equivalents approximates fair value because of the short maturity of these investments.
Restricted Cash
Restricted cash includes principal and interest payments from retail notes and wholesale receivables owned by the consolidated VIEs that are payable to the VIEs’ investors, and cash pledged as a credit enhancement to the same investors. These amounts are held by depository banks in order to comply with contractual agreements. Restricted cash equivalents also include balances held under escrow exclusively for the repayment of the pension obligations relating to U.K. Pension plans.
Cash Flow Information
All cash flows from the changes in trade accounts and notes receivable are classified as operating activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows as these receivables arise from sales to CNH’s customers. Cash flows from financing receivables that are related to sales to CNH’s dealers are also included in operating activities. CNH’s financing of receivables related to equipment sold by dealers is included in investing activities.
CNH paid interest of $1,598 million, $1,091 million and $718 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
CNH paid taxes of $769 million, $802 million and $717 million in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
In 2024, Other non-cash items of $329 million primarily included amortization of debt issuance costs and discounts of $71 million and writedowns of financial assets of $204 million.
In 2023, Other non-cash items of $173 million primarily included share-based payments of $99 million and writedowns of financial assets of $80 million.
In 2022, Other non-cash items of $196 million primarily included share-based payments of $87 million and writedowns of financial assets of $77 million.
In 2024, Investing Activities - Other primarily consisted of change in related party receivable/payable with Iveco Group of $151 million. In 2023, Investing Activities - Other included cash paid for business acquisitions of $312 million. In 2022, Investing Activities - Other primarily consisted of change in related party receivable/payable with Iveco Group less proceeds from the sale of the Raven EFD and Aerostar divisions and sale of certain real estate.
Receivables
Receivables are recorded at amortized cost, net of allowances for credit losses and deferred fees and costs.
Periodically, the Company sells or transfers retail notes and wholesale receivables to funding facilities or in securitization transactions. In accordance with the accounting guidance regarding transfers of financial assets and the consolidation of VIEs, the majority of the retail notes and wholesale receivables sold in securitizations do not qualify as sales and are recorded as secured borrowings with no gains or losses recognized at the time of securitization. Receivables associated with these securitization transactions and receivables that the Company has the ability and intent to hold for the foreseeable future are classified as held for investment. The substantial majority of the Company’s receivables, which include unrestricted receivables and restricted receivables for securitization investors, are classified as held for investment.
Allowance for Credit Losses
The allowance for credit losses is the Company’s estimate of the lifetime expected credit losses inherent in the trade receivables and financing receivables owned by the Company. Retail receivables primarily include retail notes and finance leases to end use customers and revolving charge accounts, which represent financing for customers to purchase parts, service, rentals, implements and attachments from CNH dealers. Wholesale receivables include dealer floorplan financing, and to a lesser extent, the financing of
dealer operations. Typically, our receivables within a geographic area have similar risk profiles and methods for assessing and monitoring risk.
Retail customer receivables that share the same risk characteristics such as, collateralization levels, geography, product type and other relevant factors are reviewed on a collective basis using measurement models and management judgment. The allowance for retail credit losses is based on loss forecast models that consider a variety of factors that include, but are not limited to, historical loss experience, collateral value, portfolio balance and delinquency. The loss forecast models are updated on a quarterly basis. The calculation is adjusted for forward-looking macroeconomic factors, such as GDP and Net Farm Income. The forward-looking macroeconomic factors are updated quarterly. In addition, qualitative factors that are not fully captured in the loss forecast models 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.
Trade and wholesale receivables that share the same risk characteristics such as, collateralization levels, term, geography and other relevant factors are reviewed on a collective basis using measurement models and management judgment. The allowance for trade and wholesale credit losses is based on loss forecast models that consider a variety of factors that include, but are not limited to, historical loss experience, collateral value, portfolio balance and delinquency. The loss forecast models are updated on a quarterly basis. The calculation is adjusted for forward-looking macroeconomic factors, such as industry sales volumes. The forward-looking macroeconomic factors are updated quarterly. In addition, qualitative factors that are not fully captured in the loss forecast models 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.
Retail, trade and wholesale receivables that do not have similar risk characteristics are individually reviewed based on, among other items, amounts outstanding, days past due and prior collection history. Expected credit losses are measured by considering: the probability-weighted estimates of cash flows and collateral value; the time value of money; current conditions and forecasts of future economic conditions. Expected credit losses are measured as the probability-weighted present value of all cash shortfalls (including the value of the collateral, if appropriate) over the expected life of each financial asset.
Charge-offs of principal amounts of receivables outstanding are deducted from the allowance at the point when it is estimated that amounts due are deemed uncollectible. Revolving charge accounts are generally deemed to be uncollectible and charged off to the allowance for credit losses when delinquency reaches 120 days.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined by the first-in, first-out method. The cost of finished goods and work-in-progress includes the cost of raw materials, other direct costs and production overheads.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred.
Assets held under finance leases, for which the Company assumes substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership, are recognized as assets of the Company at the lower of fair value or present value of the minimum lease payments. The corresponding liability to the lessor is included in the financial statements as debt.
Depreciation is recorded on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets as follows:
CategoryLives
Buildings and improvements
10 - 40 years
Plant, machinery and equipment
5 - 25 years
Other equipment
3 - 10 years
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
CNH evaluates the recoverability of the carrying amount of long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or asset group may not be fully recoverable. If circumstances require a long-lived asset or asset group to be tested for possible impairment, CNH compares the carrying amount of an asset or asset group to future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying amount of the long-lived asset or asset group is not recoverable on an undiscounted cash flow basis, an impairment is recognized to the extent that the carrying amount exceeds its fair value.
Lessee Arrangements
The Company leases certain buildings, plant and machinery, vehicles, and IT equipment for its own use. A lease is a contract that conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset (the leased asset) for a period of time in exchange for consideration. The lease term determined by the Company comprises the non-cancellable period of lease contract together with both periods covered by an option to extend the lease if the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise that option; and periods covered by an option to terminate the lease if the lessee is reasonably certain not to exercise that option. For real estate leases, this assessment is based on an analysis by management of all relevant facts and circumstances including the leased asset’s purpose, the economic and practical potential for replacing and any plans that the Company has in place for the future use of the asset. For lease agreements, we combine lease and non-lease components.
For leases with terms not exceeding twelve months (short-term leases), the Company recognizes the lease payments associated with those leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term as operating expense in the income statement.
For all other leases, the right-of-use asset includes the amount of lease liability recognized, initial direct costs incurred, and lease payments made at or before the commencement date less any lease incentives received. Correspondingly, the Company recognizes a lease liability, measured at the present value of lease payments to be made over the lease term, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, the Company's incremental borrowing rate. The incremental borrowing rate is determined considering macro-economic factors such as the specific interest rate curve based on the relevant currency and term, as well as specific factors contributing to CNH’s credit spread. The Company primarily uses the incremental borrowing rate as the discount rate for its lease liabilities.
For finance leases, the right-of-use asset is classified within Property, plant and equipment, net and the lease liability, within Debt. Assets held under finance leases, which the Company assumes substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership, are recognized as assets of the Company at the lower of fair value or present value of the minimum lease payments.
In case of operating leases, the right-of-use asset is classified within Other assets and the lease liability, within Other liabilities. After the commencement date, the Company recognizes in profit or loss a single lease cost, calculated so that the remaining cost of the lease is allocated over the remaining lease term on a straight-line basis. In particular, after lease commencement, the lease liability is measured at the present value of any remaining lease payments, discounted by using the rate determined at lease commencement, consistently with the model used to calculate the liability related to the finance lease. Correspondingly, the right-of-use asset is measured as the lease liability adjusted by accrued or prepaid rents (i.e., the aggregate difference between the cash payment and straight-line lease cost), remaining unamortized initial direct costs and lease incentives, and any impairments of the right-of-use asset.
Lessor Arrangements
Financial Services purchases leases and equipment from CNH dealers and other independent third parties that have leased equipment to retail customers under operating leases. Financial Services’ investment in operating leases is based on the purchase price paid for the equipment. Income from these operating leases is recognized over the term of the lease. The equipment is depreciated on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease to the estimated residual value at lease termination. Residual values are estimated at the inception of the lease and are reviewed quarterly. Realization of the residual values is dependent on Financial Services’ future ability to re-market the equipment under then prevailing market conditions. Equipment 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. Management believes that the estimated residual values are realizable. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs of the applicable equipment are the responsibility of the lessee.
Financial Services evaluates the carrying amount of equipment on operating leases for potential impairment when it determines a triggering event has occurred. When a triggering event occurs, a test for recoverability is performed comparing projected undiscounted future cash flows to the carrying amount of the asset. If the test for recoverability identifies a possible impairment, the asset’s fair value is measured in accordance with the fair value measurement framework. An impairment charge would be recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its estimated fair value.
Equipment returned to the Company upon termination of leases and held for subsequent sale or lease is recorded in inventory at the lower of net book value or estimated fair value of the equipment, less cost to sell, and is not depreciated. Matured operating lease inventory is reported in "Inventory."
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill represents the excess of the aggregate purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired. Other indefinite-lived assets primarily consist of in-process research and development (“IPR&D”), software in progress and acquired trademarks which have no legal, regulatory, contractual, competitive, economic, or other factor that limits their useful life. Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized and are reviewed for impairment at least annually. At December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company performed its annual goodwill impairment review and determined there was no impairment to goodwill. At December 31, 2024 and
2023, the Company performed its annual indefinite-lived intangible assets impairment review and recorded an impairment charge on its autonomy IPR&D of $11 million in 2024 and no impairment in 2023.
Definite-lived intangible assets consist primarily of acquired dealer networks, product drawings, patents, and capitalized software. Software costs capitalized by CNH primarily relate to costs incurred in the production of software to be embedded in our products. Capitalized software costs are included in Other intangible assets, net on our Consolidate Balance Sheets. Capitalization of software costs begins when technological feasibility has been established and ends upon reaching commercialization. Amortization of definite-lived intangible assets occurs on a straight-line basis over the useful life of the asset which is primarily 2 – 5 years for capitalized software and 5 - 25 years for other definite lived intangible assets.
As stated above, the Company evaluates the recoverability of the carrying amount of long-lived assets, which include definite-lived intangible assets, whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or asset group may not be fully recoverable. If circumstances require a long-lived asset to be tested for possible impairment, the carrying amount of an asset or asset group is compared to future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset or asset group. If the carrying amount of the long-lived asset or asset group is not recoverable on an undiscounted cash flow basis, an impairment is recognized to the extent that the carrying amount exceeds its fair value.
Reference is made to “Note 9: Goodwill and Other Intangibles” for further information regarding goodwill and other intangible assets.
Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes is determined using the asset and liability method. CNH recognizes a current tax liability or asset for the estimated taxes payable or refundable on tax returns for the current year and tax contingencies estimated to be settled with taxing authorities within one year. A deferred tax liability or asset is recognized for the estimated future tax effects attributable to temporary differences and tax attributes. The measurement of current and deferred tax liabilities and assets is based on provisions of enacted tax law. Valuation allowances are recorded to reduce deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized based on available evidence.
Retirement and Post-employment Benefits
CNH sponsors numerous defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans, the assets of which are held in separate trustee-administered funds. The pension plans are funded by payments from CNH. The cost of providing defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefits is calculated based upon actuarial valuations. The liability for termination indemnities is accrued in accordance with labor legislation in each country where such benefits are required. CNH contributions to defined contribution plans are charged to the income statement during the period of the employee’s service.
Derivatives
CNH’s policy is to enter into derivative transactions to manage exposures that arise in the normal course of business and not for trading or speculative purposes. CNH records derivative financial instruments in the consolidated balance sheets as either an asset or a liability measured at fair value. The fair value of CNH’s foreign exchange derivatives is based on quoted market exchange rates, adjusted for the respective interest rate differentials (premiums or discounts). The fair value of CNH’s interest rate derivatives is based on discounting expected cash flows, using market interest rates, over the remaining term of the instrument. Changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments are recognized in current income unless specific hedge accounting criteria are met. For derivative financial instruments designated to hedge exposure to changes in the fair value of a recognized asset or liability, the gain or loss is recognized in income in the period of change together with the offsetting loss or gain on the related hedged item. For derivative financial instruments designated to hedge exposure to variable cash flows of a forecasted transaction, the derivative financial instrument’s gain or loss is initially reported in other comprehensive income (loss) and is subsequently reclassified into income when the forecasted transaction affects income. For derivative financial instruments that are not designated as hedges but held as economic hedges, the gain or loss is recognized immediately in income.
For derivative financial instruments designated as hedges, CNH formally documents the hedging relationship to the hedged item and its risk management strategy. This includes linking all derivatives that are designated as fair value hedges to specific assets and liabilities contained in the consolidated balance sheets and linking cash flow hedges to specific forecasted transactions or variability of cash flow. CNH assesses the effectiveness of its hedging instruments both at inception and on an ongoing basis. If a derivative is determined not to be highly effective as a hedge or the underlying hedged transaction is no longer probable of occurring, the hedge accounting described above is discontinued and the derivative is marked to fair value and recorded in income through the remainder of its term.
Reference is made to “Note 16: Financial Instruments,” for further information regarding CNH’s use of derivative financial instruments.
Share-Based Compensation Plans
CNH measures all share-based compensation as an expense based on the fair value of each award on the grant date. CNH recognizes share-based compensation costs on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each separately vesting portion of an award.
Earnings per Share
Basic earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of shares and dilutive share equivalents outstanding during each period. Unvested performance-based awards are considered outstanding and included in the computation of diluted earnings per share based on the number of shares that would vest if the end of the reporting period were the end of the contingency period.
New Accounting Pronouncements
Adopted in 2024
Improvements to reportable segment disclosures
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures ("ASU 2023-07"), to improve the disclosures about a public entity’s reportable segments and address requests from investors for additional, more detailed information about a reportable segment’s expenses. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company adopted ASU 2023-07 in the fourth quarter of 2024 with updates to related segment disclosures.
Leases between entities under common control
In March 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-01, Leases (Topic 842): Common Control Arrangements ("ASU 2023-01"). ASU 2023-01 requires that leasehold improvements associated with common control leases be amortized by the lessee over the useful life of the leasehold improvements to the common control group (regardless of the lease term) as long as the lessee controls the use of the underlying asset. Additionally, the leasehold improvements are subject to the impairment guidance in Topic 360: Property, Plant and Equipment. The adoption did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
Not Yet Adopted
Expense Disaggregation Disclosures
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40) to improve the disclosures about a public business entity’s expense and provide more detailed information about the types of expenses included in certain expense captions in the consolidated financial statements. The amendments in this update are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted and the amendments in this update should be applied either prospectively to financial statements issued for reporting periods after the effective date of this update or retrospectively to any or all prior periods presented in the financial statements. The Company is evaluating the impact this guidance will have on the disclosures in the consolidated financial statements.
Disclosure improvements
In October 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-06, Disclosure Improvements: Codification Amendments in Response to the SEC’s Disclosure Update and Simplification Initiative, to amend certain disclosure and presentation requirements for a variety of topics within the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”). These amendments align the requirements in the ASC to the removal of certain disclosure requirements set out in Regulation S-X and Regulation S-K, announced by the SEC. The effective date for each amended topic in the ASC is the date on which the SEC’s removal of the related disclosure requirement from Regulation S-X or Regulation S-K becomes effective. Early adoption is prohibited. The Company does not anticipate that the ASU will have a significant effect on its financial statements and related disclosures.
Improvements to income tax disclosures
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, to enhance the transparency and decision usefulness of income tax disclosures primarily related to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid information. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on its income tax disclosures.