Derivative Instruments

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivative Instruments

Derivative Instruments

Mattel seeks to mitigate its exposure to foreign currency transaction risk by monitoring its foreign currency transaction exposure for the year and partially hedging such exposure using foreign currency forward exchange contracts. Mattel uses foreign currency forward exchange contracts as cash flow hedges primarily to hedge its purchases and sales of inventory denominated in foreign currencies. These contracts generally have maturity dates of up to 18 months. These derivative instruments have been designated as effective cash flow hedges, whereby the unsettled hedges are reported in Mattel’s consolidated balance sheets at fair value, with changes in the fair value of the hedges reflected in other comprehensive income (“OCI”). Realized gains and losses for these contracts are recorded in the consolidated statements of operations in the period in which the inventory is sold to customers. Additionally, Mattel uses foreign currency forward exchange contracts to hedge intercompany loans and advances denominated in foreign currencies. Due to the short-term nature of the contracts involved, Mattel does not use hedge accounting for these contracts, and as such, changes in fair value are recorded in the period of change in the consolidated statements of operations. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, Mattel held foreign currency forward exchange contracts with notional amounts of $1.20 billion and $930.8 million, respectively.

The following table presents Mattel’s derivative assets and liabilities:

	Derivative Assets
	Balance Sheet Classification	Fair Value
		December 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
		(In thousands)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	18,747	$	15,279
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts	Other noncurrent assets	5,782		1,611
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments		$	24,529	$	16,890
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	2,678	$	1,216
Total		$	27,207	$	18,106
	Derivative Liabilities
	Balance Sheet Classification	Fair Value
		December 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
		(In thousands)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts	Accrued liabilities	$	1,917	$	1,214
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts	Other noncurrent liabilities	223		219
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments		$	2,140	$	1,433
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts	Accrued liabilities	$	7,072	$	2,287
Total		$	9,212	$	3,720

The following tables present the classification and amount of gains and losses, net of tax, from derivatives reported in the consolidated statements of operations:

	Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments							Statements of Operations Classification
	For the Year Ended
	December 31, 2016		December 31, 2015		December 31, 2014
	(In thousands)
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts:
Amount of gain recognized in OCI	$	18,733	$	37,926	$	39,931
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI to statements of operations	16,627		52,588		(883		)	Cost of sales

The net gains (losses) of $16.6 million, $52.6 million, and $(0.9) million reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to the consolidated statements of operations during 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively, are offset by the changes in cash flows associated with the underlying hedged transactions.

	Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments									Statements of Operations Classification
	For the Year Ended
	December 31, 2016			December 31, 2015			December 31, 2014
	(In thousands)
Amount of (loss) gain recognized in the statements of operations:
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts	$	(11,056	)	$	(51,679	)	$	(31,485	)	Non-operating income/expense
Cross currency swap contract	—			5,288			—			Non-operating income/ expense
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts	1,631			(265		)	732			Cost of sales
Total	$	(9,425	)	$	(46,656	)	$	(30,753	)

The net losses of $9.4 million, $46.7 million, and $30.8 million recognized in the consolidated statements of operations during 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively, are offset by foreign currency transaction gains and losses on the related hedged balances.