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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of International Game Technology, including all majority-owned or controlled subsidiaries and VIEs for which we are the primary beneficiary. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with SEC and US GAAP requirements on a basis consistent with the comparative periods and include all adjustments of a normal recurring nature necessary to fairly present our consolidated results of operations, financial position, and cash flows for all periods presented.

Fiscal Calendar

Our fiscal year is reported on a 52/53-week period ending on the Saturday nearest to September 30. For simplicity, fiscal periods in this report are presented using the calendar month end as outlined in the table below. Unless otherwise stated, references to years in this report relate to fiscal years rather than calendar years.

Fiscal Year	Ended		Weeks
	Actual	Presented as
2013	September 28, 2013	September 30, 2013	52
2012	September 29, 2012	September 30, 2012	52
2011	October 1, 2011	September 30, 2011	52

Discontinued Operations

Prior period discontinued operations were reclassified in our income statements, but statements of cash flows were not recast. See Note 22.

Use of Estimates

We are required to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that we believe are reasonable based on our historical experience, contract terms, observance of known trends in our company and the industry as a whole, and information available from other outside sources. Our estimates affect reported amounts for assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses, and related disclosures. Actual results may differ from initial estimates.

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transaction

On June 27, 2013, IGT entered into a settlement agreement with the members of the Ader Group (as defined below) in connection with the proxy contest relating to IGT’s 2013 annual meeting of stockholders. Pursuant to the settlement agreement, the members of the Ader Group have agreed to observe certain standstill provisions for the four-year period beginning on the date of the settlement agreement. In addition, the Ader Group and IGT have agreed to a mutual release of claims in connection with, relating to or resulting from the proxy contest. They have also entered into mutual non-disparagement agreements. Furthermore, IGT agreed to reimburse the Ader Group for its documented out-of-pocket costs, fees, and expenses incurred in connection with the proxy contest, up to a maximum of $2.5 million, which was accrued for at June 30, 2013.

Daniel B. Silvers was a member of both the IGT Board of Directors and the Ader Group, collectively comprised of Ader Investment Management LP, Ader Long/Short Fund LP, Doha Partners I LP, Ader Fund Management LLC, Ader Investment Management LLC, Jason N. Ader, Raymond J. Brooks, Jr., Charles N. Mathewson, Daniel B. Silvers, Laura T. Conover-Ferchak, Andrew P. Nelson, and Richard H. Pickup.

Revenue Recognition

We recognize revenues when all of the following have been satisfied:

persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists

the price to the customer is fixed and determinable

delivery has occurred and any acceptance terms have been fulfilled

collection is reasonably assured

Revenues are reported net of incentive rebates and discounts. Sales taxes and other taxes of a similar nature are presented on a net basis (excluded from revenues). Amounts billed prior to completing the earnings process are deferred until revenue recognition criteria is met.

Gaming Operations

Gaming operations revenues are generated by providing customers with proprietary land-based gaming equipment, systems, content licensing, and services under a variety of recurring revenue arrangements (including WAP, CDS, stand-alone participation and flat fee), as well as other equipment leasing and rental.

WAP systems consist of linked slot machines located in multiple casino properties, connecting to an IGT central computer system. WAP games differ from all other games in that an IGT-sponsored progressive jackpot increases with every wager until a player wins the top award combination. Casinos with IGT WAP machines pay a percentage of the coin-in (amounts wagered) for IGT services related to the design, assembly, installation, operation, maintenance, and marketing of the WAP systems, as well as funding and administration of the IGT-sponsored progressive jackpots.

Revenues from CDS, stand-alone participation and other equipment leasing or rentals are recognized based on a percentage of the net win or on a fixed daily/monthly fee or rental basis.

Product Sales

Revenues from product sales include land-based gaming machines and non-machine gaming related equipment, systems, services, licensing and royalty fees, and component parts (including game theme and electronics conversion kits). Time-based licensing and maintenance fees are typically recognized ratably over the term of the agreement. Our credit sales terms are predominately 90 days or less. We also grant extended payment terms under contracts of sale secured by the related equipment sold, and these contracts are predominantly paid within their terms.

Interactive

Interactive revenues are generated from online social gaming and online real-money products and services.

Our North America based DoubleDown casino-style social gaming operation generates revenues from the sale of virtual casino chips to players that can be used within the DoubleDown Casino® for additional play or game enhancements. Revenues from player purchases are recognized ratably over the estimated average service period in which the chips are consumed based on historical data analysis. Because DoubleDown is the principal, responsible for substantially all aspects of the casino services and sale of virtual goods to the player, revenues are recorded on a gross basis. Payment processing fees paid to Facebook, Apple and Google on a revenue participation basis are recorded within cost of revenues. This determination is subject to judgment and may change depending on the circumstances surrounding the substance or nature of transactions.

IGTi refers to all other online and mobile gaming solutions collectively. IGTi encompasses real money wagering casino and mobile gaming systems infrastructure and applications, content licensing, and back office operational support services, including WAP jackpot funding and administration. IGTi solutions are generally provided under revenue sharing arrangements based on a percentage of net win similar to gaming operations discussed above.

Multiple-deliverable Arrangements

Multi-element Arrangements

The majority of our multiple element contracts are for some combination of machines, systems, license fees, maintenance, training, and other services. Revenues for individual deliverables are recognized when the relevant criteria for that element has been met.

Most of our products and services qualify as separate units of accounting. Terms of performance, cancellation, termination, or refunds in our multiple element contracts are similar to those for individual stand-alone deliverables. Arrangement consideration is allocated among multiple deliverables based on relative selling prices. In order of preference, relative selling prices are estimated based on VSOE, third-party evidence, or management’s best estimate.

VSOE is determined by the net price charged for each deliverable when it is sold separately. VSOE for maintenance agreements is determined based on actual renewals sold. Third-party evidence is generally not available for our products because of their unique nature. When VSOE is not available, generally for new or highly customized offerings, the estimated selling price is the amount for which the product or service would be sold individually. Management’s best estimate is made based on our standard pricing and discounting practices, which consider multiple factors, such as market conditions, competitive landscape, internal costs, and profit objectives.

Generally, revenues allocated to nonsoftware elements are recognized upon delivery and customer acceptance, and only revenues allocated to software elements can require deferral and recognition over a lease or license term.

Deferred Revenue

Deferred revenue consists of amounts billed after products are delivered or services rendered, but prior to meeting all of the criteria for revenue recognition. Complex systems and/or multi-element contracts may take several months to complete and our deferred revenues may increase as our products further evolve toward a more systems-centric environment.

Deferred revenues noted in the table below by balance sheet location related primarily to product sales where the installation is not yet complete or we are obligated to perform future services.

September 30,	2013		2012
Other accrued liabilities (current)	$	31.0	$	51.8
Other liabilities (noncurrent)		6.4		8.7
Total deferred revenues	$	37.4	$	60.5

Jackpot Accounting

Jackpot Liabilities and Expense

We incur jackpot expense and accrue jackpot liabilities with every wager on devices connected to an IGT WAP system. Only WAP games include IGT-sponsored jackpots for which IGT incurs jackpot expense. WAP games are a component of our MegaJackpot® premium branded units and comprised 16% of our total gaming operations installed base at September 30, 2013, 16% at September 30, 2012, and 17% at September 30, 2011. A portion of fees paid to IGT is used for the funding and administration of the IGT-sponsored WAP jackpot payments.

Jackpot expense represents the estimated cost to fund jackpots and is recorded to cost of revenues. Changes in estimated WAP jackpot liabilities and associated jackpot expense are attributable to regular analysis and evaluation of variations in the following factors:

slot play (frequency of WAP jackpots and patterns of coin-in driving jackpot growth)

volume (number of WAP units in service and levels of coin-in per unit)

interest or discount rate movements

the size of base WAP jackpots (startup amount) at initial setup or reset after a WAP win

Our WAP jackpots are generally payable in equal annual installments over 20 to 26 years or immediately in the case of instant win systems. Winners may elect to receive a lump sum payment for the present value of the jackpot discounted at applicable interest rates in lieu of periodic annual installments. Discount rates eligible for use in the lump sum payment calculation vary by jurisdiction and are impacted by market forces and other economic conditions.

Jackpot liabilities are comprised of payments due previous winners, as well as amounts due future winners of WAP jackpots not yet won. Previous winner liabilities for periodic payments are carried at the accreted cost of jackpot annuity investments in qualifying US government or agency securities used to fund future periodic payments. Liabilities due future winners are revalued and recorded at the present value of the amount carried on WAP meters for jackpots not yet won.

We estimate the present value of future winner liabilities using current market prime, treasury, or agency rates, weighted with historical lump sum payout election ratios. The most recent historical patterns indicate that approximately 90% of winners will elect the lump sum payment option. Additionally, we estimate the current portion of future winner liabilities based on historical experience with winner payment elections, in conjunction with the theoretical projected number of jackpots.

Restricted Cash and and Investments

Restricted Cash and Investments

We are required by gaming regulation to maintain sufficient reserves in restricted accounts to be used for the purpose of funding payments to WAP jackpot winners. Restricted amounts are based primarily on the jackpot meters displayed to slot players and vary by jurisdiction. Compliance with restricted cash and investments requirements for jackpot funding is reported to gaming authorities in various jurisdictions. Additionally, restricted cash is maintained for online player deposits.

Jackpot Annuity Investments

Held to maturity for funding annual jackpot payments to previous winners, jackpot annuity investments are comprised of discounted qualifying US treasury or agency securities. With both the intent and ability to hold these investments to maturity, these investments are stated at cost plus interest accreted over the term of the security. Certain jurisdictions require regulatory approval for liquidation of these annuity investments.

WAP Systems Interest

Interest income accretion on jackpot annuity investments is offset by interest expense accretion on previous winner liabilities. WAP interest income and expense, included in other income (expense), accretes at approximately the same rate and varies depending on the amount of jackpots won and the number of winners electing periodic payments. WAP systems annuity investments’ interest accretion totaled $17.8 million in 2013, $20.0 million in 2012, and $22.4 million in 2011. Interest income also includes earnings on other cash and short-term investments held within our WAP operations.

Share-based Compensation

SIP

Under our SIP, eligible employees and non-employee directors may be granted non-qualified and incentive stock options, restricted shares or stock appreciation rights. SIP grants may vest based on time of service or performance. Stock options are generally granted at an exercise price equal to the market price on the date of grant, with a 10-year contractual term. SIP grants generally vest over 3-5 years either in ratable annual increments or 100% at the end of the vesting period.

The amount, frequency, and terms of share-based awards vary based on competitive practices, operating results, and government regulations. New shares of IGT common stock are issued upon exercises of stock options, vesting of restricted share units, or restricted share grants. Since 2010, restricted share awards have been granted in the form of units without dividends and count as two shares against the balance of shares available for grant. Forfeitures occur primarily when employment is terminated prior to vesting.

ESPP

Under the ESPP, eligible employees are granted an option with a 12-month term to purchase a limited number of shares, exercisable the last day in February each year at 95% of the market price upon exercise. Eligible employees may participate in this plan through payroll deductions up to certain limits.

Measurement

Share-based compensation is measured at fair value on the grant date reduced for estimated forfeitures. We use historical data and projections to estimate expected employee behaviors related to option exercises and forfeitures. Share-based compensation is recorded over the applicable vesting period using the straight-line method for service-based awards and the accelerated method for performance-based awards.

The fair value of restricted share awards is based on the market price of IGT common stock on the grant date. We also use the Monte-Carlo simulation process to estimate the fair value on the grant date of the relative total shareholder return portion of awards that are based on a combination of operating performance targets and stock price modifiers. We estimate the fair value of stock option awards on the grant date using the Black-Scholes valuation model. Valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions, and changes in assumptions used can materially affect the fair value estimate. Expected volatility and dividends are based on implied and historical IGT stock factors. Expected term represents the estimated weighted average time between grant and employee exercise. Risk free rate is based on US Treasury rates appropriate for the expected term. See Note 16.

Advertising Costs

Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Amounts included in continuing operations totaled $68.2 million in 2013, $34.3 million in 2012, and $10.8 million in 2011. Increases since 2011 were primarily in correlation with social gaming revenue growth.

Research and Development

R&D is expensed as incurred because our products generally reach technological feasibility shortly before distribution. Employee related costs associated with product development are included in R&D costs. Certain R&D performed for specific customers is charged to cost of revenues with the related sale. Development costs related to software to be used only for services provided to customers is capitalized as internal-use software and amortized over its useful life within the costs of relevant revenues.

Income Taxes

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded based on temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, applying enacted tax rates expected to be in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when it is “more likely than not” that some or all of it would not be realized.

Our provision for income taxes includes interest, penalties and reserves for uncertain tax positions. As required, uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return are recognized when it is “more likely than not” to be sustained upon examination. A recognized tax position is recorded at the largest amount of benefit that had a “greater than 50% likelihood” of being realized upon settlement. See Note 14.

Earnings Per Share

EPS is computed using the weighted average number of common and potential shares outstanding. Restricted common shares granted with non-forfeitable rights to dividends are included as participating securities under the two-class method. Net income available to these participating securities is not significant. See Note 17.

Cash and Equivalents

In addition to cash deposits at major banks, cash and equivalents include other marketable securities with original maturities of 90 days or less, primarily in US Treasury-backed money market funds.

Investment Securities

Available-for-sale securities are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). See Notes 3 and 10.

Customer Receivables and Financing

Allowances for Credit Losses

Allowances for credit losses related to accounts receivable and customer financing are recorded where collectability is uncertain. The adequacy of these allowances is evaluated on a quarterly basis, with consideration for a number of applicable factors, including customers’ financial condition, historical customer collection experience, receivable aging, economic conditions, legal environment, and regulatory landscape.

Customer Financing

Our customer financing portfolio is comprised of two classes, contracts and notes. Contracts include extended payment terms granted to qualifying customers for periods from one to five years and are secured by the related products sold. Notes consist of development financing loans granted to select customers to assist in the funding of new or expanding gaming facilities, generally under terms of one to seven years and are secured by the developed property and/or other customer assets. Customer financing interest income is recognized based on market rates prevailing at issuance.

One of three categories of internally assigned risk grades (low, medium, and high) are assigned to each contract or note based on a number of factors, including customer size, type, financial condition, historical collection experience, accounts aging, credit agency ratings, and other industry trade reports. The high risk category includes most of our development financing loans in new markets and customers in regions with a history of currency or economic instability, such as South America. Many of our high risk loans are performing according to contract and did not warrant an allowance. Internally assigned risk grades on each contract and note are reevaluated quarterly.

When a scheduled payment is not received within 30 days of its due date, the past due customer financing is collectively evaluated for impairment (general allowance). When collectability becomes uncertain, due to events and circumstances such as bankruptcy and tax or legal issues that caused an adverse change in a customer’s cash flows or financial condition, the financing is individually evaluated for impairment (specific allowance). The amount of specific allowance is determined based on an evaluation of the probability of collection. All changes in the net carrying amount of customer financing is recorded to bad debt provision or impairment.

When collection is deemed unlikely (typically at 50% allowance or greater) during our quarterly review, the contract or note is placed on nonaccrual status and interest income is recognized on a cash basis. Uncollectible contracts or notes are written off when all reasonable collection efforts are exhausted and it is determined that there is minimal chance of any kind of recovery, such as a customer property closure, bankruptcy restructuring or finalization, or other conditions that severely impacted customer ability to repay amounts owed.

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (approximate cost determined on the first-in, first-out method) or market value. We regularly assess inventory quantities for excess and obsolescence primarily based on forecasted product demand. See Note 6.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment is depreciated down to salvage value under the straight-line method. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred and improvements are capitalized. Depreciation and asset charges related to gaming operations equipment are recorded to cost of revenues. Cash proceeds from gaming operations equipment subsequently converted to a sale are reflected in investing cash flows. See Note 7.

Goodwill and Other Intangible

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized over 1 to 9 years, reflecting the expected pattern in which the economic benefits of the assets will be consumed based on projected usage and revenues. When the pattern of economic benefit is not determinable, amortization is recorded under the straight-line method. Factors considered when assigning useful lives include legal, regulatory, and contractual provisions, as well as the effects of product obsolescence, demand, competition, and other economic factors.

Goodwill and other intangible assets not subject to amortization are assessed for impairment annually or more often if there are indicators of impairment. Our portfolio of finite-lived intangibles is evaluated regularly to determine if changes in circumstances indicated the carrying values may not be recoverable or a change in remaining useful life is needed. Indicators that could trigger an impairment review include detrimental changes in legal and regulatory factors, market conditions, or operational performance. Impairment is measured as the amount by with the carrying value exceeded the fair value and recognized as a component of operating income.

Other Assets

Other assets are comprised of deferred licensing rights and other expenses, investments in unconsolidated affiliates, uncertain tax positions, refundable deposits, and other miscellaneous receivables.

Deferred Licensing Rights

We pay royalty and license fees for the use of third-party trade names, celebrity likenesses, content, and other IP rights. Licensing rights and deferred fees are classified as current or non-current assets based on the estimated period of expected consumption related to forecasted distribution schedules. Amortization is generally based on the actual pattern of consumption or straight-line over the contract life when a pattern is not determinable. Certain contracts for IP rights called for payments contingent upon revenues generated. Unrealizable deferred rights are charged to cost of revenues, or to R&D if the product has not been released.

Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates

The equity method of accounting is applied to investments in unconsolidated affiliates when we exercise significant influence, but did not control financial and operating decisions. Equity earnings of our unconsolidated affiliates are included in operating income because they are integral to our business operations. Equity method losses are not material to our financial statements and presented as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses.

Strategic investments in unconsolidated affiliates are presented apart from investment securities held for a return, in non-current other assets, or current other assets if we intend to sell in less than 12 months. Investments in unconsolidated affiliates not accounted for under the equity or cost methods are recorded as available-for-sale securities at fair value. Unrealized holding gains or losses are recorded in other comprehensive income, except those hedged with designated fair value foreign currency derivatives that are recognized in other income (expense). See Note 2.

Convertible Debt Instruments

The fair value of our convertible debt (see Note 12) is estimated using similar debt instruments at issuance that did not have a conversion feature and the residual fair value is allocated to an equity component that represents the estimated fair value of the conversion feature at issuance. This guidance is applied retrospectively to all outstanding convertible debt, with an adjustment to decrease long-term debt for the unamortized balance of the recast discount.

Financial Derivatives

We use derivative financial instruments to manage certain foreign currency exchange and interest rate risk. We execute derivative financial instruments with high credit quality counterparties and diversified our positions among such counterparties to reduce our exposure to credit losses.

Derivative financial instruments are recognized as fair value assets or liabilities. Accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use and resulting designation. We are not party to leveraged derivatives and do not hold or issue financial instruments for speculative purposes. Derivative financial instruments are recorded on a net basis with counterparties with a master netting arrangement. Unless otherwise noted, derivative gains or losses, including any ineffectiveness, are recognized in other income (expense). Cash flows from derivative instruments designated as fair value or cash flow hedges are classified in the same category as cash flows from the items being hedged. See Note 11.

Derivatives, Hedging Derivatives

Foreign Currency Hedging

We routinely use derivative financial instruments to minimize our market risk exposure related to monetary assets and liabilities denominated in nonfunctional foreign currencies. The primary business objective of our hedging program is to minimize the impact to earnings from changes in foreign exchange rates. These hedging instruments are subject to fluctuations in value that are generally offset by the value of the underlying exposures being hedged. Counterparties to our agreements are major commercial banks. These forward exchange contracts are not designated hedges.

Significant investments denominated in foreign currency are also hedged with forward exchange contracts to protect the US dollar value of the investment. As designated fair value hedges, these derivative gains or losses are recorded together with the offsetting gains or losses on the change in the investment’s fair value attributable to foreign currency rates. Time value is excluded from effectiveness testing.

Interest Rate Hedging

We use interest rate swap derivatives to diversify our debt portfolio between fixed and variable rate instruments. The amount and term of each swap is matched with all or a portion of outstanding principal and remaining term of a specific obligation. Our swaps exchanged fixed rates for variable rates without an exchange of the notional amount upon which they are based.

These swaps are designated fair value hedges because they protect against fair value changes related to interest rates on a portion of fixed rate borrowings. These derivative gains or losses are recorded together with the offsetting change in the fair value of the hedge-designated portion of fixed rate debt to other income (expense). Amounts receivable or payable under the swaps are net settled and recorded as a net receivable or payable with corresponding adjustments to interest expense.

Treasury Locks

We use interest rate lock derivatives to reduce exposure to fluctuations in the treasury yield component of the coupon of an anticipated debt issuance. These interest rate locks are designated cash flow hedges because they protect against variability in cash flows of future debt proceeds and coupon interest due to changes in treasury interest rates in advance of a planned debt issuance.

Changes in the fair value are recorded until settled as a current other asset or liability depending on whether the contracts are in a gain or a loss position. The fair value of the effective portion is reported in AOCI and the amount upon settlement is amortized over the life of the issued debt using the effective interest method. Ineffectiveness (measured as the excess change in fair value over the hypothetical expected change in fair value) is recorded in other non-operating expense.

Negotiated Share Repurchases

Negotiated share repurchases

Share repurchases are used to increase shareholder value and to reduce outstanding share count dilution. Negotiated share repurchase transactions are used to achieve timing, cost, and volume objectives. Designed to combine the immediate share retirement benefits of a tender offer with the market impact and pricing benefits of a disciplined daily open market share repurchase program, an ASR guarantees repurchase of a large number of shares while limiting our price risk with a cap feature. The number of shares to be repurchased is generally based on the daily VWAP of our common stock during the transaction term, less a discount, subject to a cap.

Shares delivered before the transaction is closed are accounted for as treasury share repurchases that reduce the outstanding common shares used to calculate EPS. The final settlement provision is recorded as a forward contract within equity at the execution date with a zero fair value. Holdback amounts, if any, are recorded as APIC initially and reclassified to treasury stock as remaining shares are delivered. Upon final settlement, outstanding shares are adjusted to reflect the final number of shares delivered and additional amounts settled in cash from IGT, if any, are recorded to treasury stock. See Note 17.

Other Liabilities

Other liabilities are primarily comprised of uncertain tax positions, deferred revenue, customer deposits, accrued expenses, and deferred compensation.

Foreign Currency Translations and Remeasurement

Foreign Currency Translation and Remeasurement

For non-US dollar functional subsidiaries, assets and liabilities are translated at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date, and income and expense accounts at the average exchange rates for the year. Resulting currency translation adjustments are recorded to accumulated other comprehensive income. Remeasurement gains and losses resulting from transactions executed in non-functional currency are recorded in other income (expense).

Fair Value Measurements

Fair value has been generally defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price), in the principal or most advantageous market, in an orderly transaction between market participants, on the measurement date. Assets and liabilities carried at fair value are classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:

Level 1 - Quoted market prices in active markets for identical instruments

Level 2 - Quoted market prices for similar instruments, using observable market based inputs or unobservable inputs corroborated by market data

Level 3 - Unobservable inputs using our own assumptions when observable inputs are unavailable

The fair value of our financial assets and liabilities are described in more detail in Note 10, along with valuation methods and assumptions used to estimate fair value when quoted market prices are not available. Changes in assumptions or valuation methods can affect fair value estimates.

Treasury Stock Retirement

Treasury stock is periodically retired when approved by the Board of Directors. When treasury stock is retired, any excess of cost over par value is allocated between retained earnings and APIC. Amounts allocated to APIC are limited to the sum of both of the following:

APIC arising from previous retirements and net gains on sales of treasury stock of the same

the pro rata portion of APIC, voluntary transfers of retained earnings, capitalization of stock dividends, and so forth, on the same issue. For this purpose, any remaining APIC applicable to issues fully retired (formal or constructive) is deemed to be applicable pro rata to shares of common stock

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards or Updates

Qualitative Impairment Assessment for Goodwill and Other Indefinite-Lived Intangibles

At the beginning of 2013, we adopted an ASU issued in September 2011 to simplify the annual goodwill impairment test by allowing an entity to first assess qualitative factors, considering the totality of events and circumstances, to determine that there is a greater than 50% likelihood that the carrying amount of a reporting unit is less than its fair value. If so, then the two-step impairment test is not required. We also adopted an ASU issued in July 2012 to simplify the impairment testing for other indefinite-lived intangibles in a similar fashion. The adoption of these ASUs did not have a material impact on our financial statements.

Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (AOCI)

In our 2013 second quarter, we adopted an ASU issued in February 2013 requiring disclosure about the reclassifications out of AOCI. For significant reclassifications out of AOCI to earnings in their entirety in the same reporting period, disclosure is required about the effect of the reclassifications on the respective line items on the income statement. This ASU was effective prospectively beginning with our second quarter ended March 31, 2013 and did not have a material impact on our financial statements.

Derivatives and Hedging: Inclusion of the Fed Funds Effective Swap Rate

In July 2013, the FASB issued an ASU permitting the Fed Funds Effective Swap Rate to be used as a US benchmark interest rate for hedge accounting purposes in addition to US Treasury and LIBOR. The amendment also removes the restriction on using different benchmark rates for similar hedges. We adopted this ASU in July 2013, effective prospectively for qualifying new or redesignated hedging relationships entered into on or after July 17, 2013 and it did not have a material impact on our financial statements.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards or Updates Not Yet Adopted

Recently Issued Accounting Standards or Updates—Not Yet Adopted

Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward Exists

In July 2013, the FASB issued an ASU requiring the netting of unrecognized tax benefits against a deferred tax asset for a loss or other Carryforward that would apply in settlement of the uncertain tax position. This ASU will be effective for our 2015 first quarter and is not expected to have a material impact on our financial statements.

Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries

In March 2013, the FASB issued an ASU requiring the release of cumulative translation adjustment into net income when an entity either sells a part or all of its investment in or no longer holds a controlling financial interest in a foreign entity. This ASU will be effective prospectively for our 2015 first quarter and is not expected to have a material impact on our financial statements.

Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements

In February 2013, the FASB issued an ASU to require new disclosures for an entity that is jointly and severally liable to measure the obligation as the sum of the amount the entity has agreed with co-obligors to pay and any additional amount it expects to pay on behalf of a co-obligor. This ASU will be effective for our 2015 first quarter and is not expected to have a material impact on our financial statements.

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

In December 2011, the FASB issued an ASU to require new disclosures associated with offsetting financial instruments and derivative instruments on the balance sheet that will enable users to evaluate the effect on an entity’s financial position. In January 2013, the FASB issued an ASU to clarify the scope of disclosures about offsetting assets and liabilities. The scope of the new disclosures was narrowed to include derivatives, repurchase agreements and securities borrowing and lending that are offset or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement. Both ASUs will be effective for our 2014 first quarter and are not expected to have a material impact on our financial statements.