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Fair Value Measurements
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2017
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurements

The following tables set forth, by level, the Company’s assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016.
 
 
Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2017
 

Quoted Prices in
 Active Markets
 for Identical
 Assets
 (Level 1)
 
Significant
 Other
 Observable
 Inputs
 (Level 2)
 
Significant 
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Total
 
(In millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Inventories carried at market
$

 
$
3,461

 
$
1,129

 
$
4,590

Unrealized derivative gains:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commodity contracts

 
421

 
173

 
594

Foreign currency contracts

 
64

 

 
64

Interest rate contracts

 
6

 

 
6

Cash equivalents
27

 

 

 
27

Marketable securities
373

 
95

 

 
468

Segregated investments
1,443

 

 

 
1,443

Deferred receivables consideration

 
298

 

 
298

Total Assets
$
1,843

 
$
4,345

 
$
1,302

 
$
7,490

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized derivative losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commodity contracts
$

 
$
355

 
$
123

 
$
478

Foreign currency contracts

 
96

 

 
96

Inventory-related payables

 
336

 
28

 
364

Total Liabilities
$

 
$
787

 
$
151

 
$
938



 
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2016
 
 
Quoted Prices in
 Active Markets
 for Identical
 Assets
 (Level 1)
 
Significant
 Other
 Observable
 Inputs
 (Level 2)
 
Significant 
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Total
 
(In millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Inventories carried at market
$

 
$
3,102

 
$
1,322

 
$
4,424

Unrealized derivative gains:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commodity contracts

 
371

 
140

 
511

Foreign exchange contracts

 
102

 

 
102

Interest rate contracts

 
11

 

 
11

Cash equivalents
286

 

 

 
286

Marketable securities
408

 
69

 

 
477

Segregated investments
1,613

 

 

 
1,613

Deferred receivables consideration

 
540

 

 
540

Total Assets
$
2,307

 
$
4,195

 
$
1,462

 
$
7,964

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized derivative losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commodity contracts
$

 
$
419

 
$
142

 
$
561

Foreign exchange contracts

 
90

 

 
90

Inventory-related payables

 
491

 
30

 
521

Total Liabilities
$

 
$
1,000

 
$
172

 
$
1,172



Estimated fair values for inventories carried at market are based on exchange-quoted prices adjusted for differences in local markets, broker or dealer quotations or market transactions in either listed or over-the-counter (OTC) markets.  Market valuations for the Company’s inventories are adjusted for location and quality because the exchange-quoted prices represent contracts that have standardized terms for commodity, quantity, future delivery period, delivery location, and commodity quality or grade. When unobservable inputs have a significant impact on the measurement of fair value, the inventory is classified in Level 3. Changes in the fair value of inventories are recognized in the consolidated statements of earnings as a component of cost of products sold.

Derivative contracts include exchange-traded commodity futures and options contracts, forward commodity purchase and sale contracts, and OTC instruments related primarily to agricultural commodities, energy, interest rates, and foreign currencies.  Exchange-traded futures and options contracts are valued based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets and are classified in Level 1.  The majority of the Company’s exchange-traded futures and options contracts are cash-settled on a daily basis and, therefore, are not included in these tables.  Fair value for forward commodity purchase and sale contracts is estimated based on exchange-quoted prices adjusted for differences in local markets.  These differences are generally determined using inputs from broker or dealer quotations or market transactions in either the listed or OTC markets.  When observable inputs are available for substantially the full term of the contract, it is classified in Level 2.  When unobservable inputs have a significant impact on the measurement of fair value, the contract is classified in Level 3. Except for certain derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, changes in the fair value of commodity-related derivatives are recognized in the consolidated statements of earnings as a component of cost of products sold.  Changes in the fair value of foreign currency-related derivatives are recognized in the consolidated statements of earnings as a component of revenues, cost of products sold, or other (income) expense – net depending upon the purpose of the contract. The effective portions of changes in the fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges are recognized in the consolidated balance sheets as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) until the hedged items are recorded in earnings or it is probable the hedged transaction will no longer occur.

The Company’s cash equivalents are comprised of money market funds valued using quoted market prices and are classified as Level 1.

The Company’s marketable securities are comprised of equity investments, U.S. Treasury securities, corporate debt securities, and other debt securities.  Publicly traded equity investments and U.S. Treasury securities are valued using quoted market prices and are classified in Level 1.  Corporate debt and other debt securities are valued using third-party pricing services and substantially all are classified in Level 2. Unrealized changes in the fair value of available-for-sale marketable securities are recognized in the consolidated balance sheets as a component of AOCI unless a decline in value is deemed to be other-than-temporary at which point the decline is recorded in earnings.

The Company’s segregated investments are comprised of U.S. Treasury securities. U.S. Treasury securities are valued using quoted market prices and are classified in Level 1.

The Company has deferred consideration under its accounts receivable securitization programs (the “Programs”) which represents notes receivable from the purchasers under the Programs (see Note 16). This amount is reflected in other current assets on the consolidated balance sheet (see Note 8). The Company carries the deferred consideration at fair value determined by calculating the expected amount of cash to be received. The fair value is principally based on observable inputs (a Level 2 measurement) consisting mainly of the face amount of the receivables adjusted for anticipated credit losses and discounted at the appropriate market rate. Payment of deferred consideration is not subject to significant risks other than delinquencies and credit losses on accounts receivable transferred under the Programs, which have historically been insignificant.

The following table presents a reconciliation of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the three months ended March 31, 2017.

 
Level 3 Fair Value Asset Measurements at
 
March 31, 2017
 
Inventories
 Carried at
 Market
 
Commodity
Derivative
Contracts
Gains
 
 
Total 
Assets
 
(In millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, December 31, 2016
$
1,322

 
$
140

 
$
1,462

Total increase (decrease) in net realized/unrealized gains included in cost of products sold*
(228
)
 
69

 
(159
)
Purchases
3,248

 

 
3,248

Sales
(3,194
)
 

 
(3,194
)
Settlements

 
(69
)
 
(69
)
Transfers into Level 3
34

 
47

 
81

Transfers out of Level 3
(53
)
 
(14
)
 
(67
)
Ending balance, March 31, 2017
$
1,129

 
$
173

 
$
1,302


* Includes decrease in unrealized gains of $182 million relating to Level 3 assets still held at March 31, 2017.

The following table presents a reconciliation of liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the three months ended March 31, 2017.

 
Level 3 Fair Value Liability Measurements at
 
March 31, 2017
 
Inventory-
 related
 Payables
 
Commodity
Derivative
Contracts
Losses
 
 
Total 
Liabilities
 
(In millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, December 31, 2016
$
30

 
$
142

 
$
172

Total increase (decrease) in net realized/unrealized losses included in cost of products sold*
14

 
39

 
53

Purchases
2

 

 
2

Sales
(18
)
 

 
(18
)
Settlements

 
(68
)
 
(68
)
Transfers into Level 3

 
23

 
23

Transfers out of Level 3

 
(13
)
 
(13
)
Ending balance, March 31, 2017
$
28

 
$
123

 
$
151


* Includes increase in unrealized losses of $39 million relating to Level 3 liabilities still held at March 31, 2017.

The following table presents a reconciliation of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the three months ended March 31, 2016.

 
Level 3 Fair Value Asset Measurements at
 
March 31, 2016
 
Inventories
 Carried at
 Market
 
Commodity
Derivative
Contracts
Gains
 
 
Total 
Assets
 
(In millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, December 31, 2015
$
1,004

 
$
243

 
$
1,247

Total increase (decrease) in net realized/unrealized gains included in cost of products sold*
(114
)
 
63

 
(51
)
Purchases
2,356

 

 
2,356

Sales
(2,237
)
 

 
(2,237
)
Settlements

 
(97
)
 
(97
)
Transfers into Level 3
88

 
32

 
120

Transfers out of Level 3
(128
)
 
(23
)
 
(151
)
Ending balance, March 31, 2016
$
969

 
$
218

 
$
1,187


* Includes increase in unrealized gains of $18 million relating to Level 3 assets still held at March 31, 2016.

The following table presents a reconciliation of liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the three months ended March 31, 2016.

 
Level 3 Fair Value Liability Measurements at
 
March 31, 2016
 
Inventory-
 related
 Payables
 
Commodity
Derivative
Contracts
Losses
 
 
Total 
Liabilities
 
(In millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, December 31, 2015
$
16

 
$
113

 
$
129

Total increase (decrease) in net realized/unrealized losses included in cost of products sold*
13

 
79

 
92

Purchases
1

 

 
1

Sales
(7
)
 

 
(7
)
Settlements

 
(72
)
 
(72
)
Transfers into Level 3

 
15

 
15

Transfers out of Level 3

 
(24
)
 
(24
)
Ending balance, March 31, 2016
$
23

 
$
111

 
$
134


* Includes increase in unrealized losses of $79 million relating to Level 3 liabilities still held at March 31, 2016.
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

For all periods presented, the Company had no transfers between Level 1 and 2. Transfers into Level 3 of assets and liabilities previously classified in Level 2 were due to the relative value of unobservable inputs to the total fair value measurement of certain products and derivative contracts rising above the 10% threshold. Transfers out of Level 3 were primarily due to the relative value of unobservable inputs to the total fair value measurement of certain products and derivative contracts falling below the 10% threshold and thus permitting reclassification to Level 2.

In some cases, the price components that result in differences between exchange-traded prices and local prices for inventories and commodity purchase and sale contracts are observable based upon available quotations for these pricing components, and in some cases, the differences are unobservable. These price components primarily include transportation costs and other adjustments required due to location, quality, or other contract terms. In the table below, these other adjustments are referred to as Basis. The changes in unobservable price components are determined by specific local supply and demand characteristics at each facility and the overall market. Factors such as substitute products, weather, fuel costs, contract terms, and futures prices also impact the movement of these unobservable price components.

The following table sets forth the weighted average percentage of the unobservable price components included in the Company’s Level 3 valuations as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016. The Company’s Level 3 measurements may include Basis only, transportation cost only, or both price components. As an example, for Level 3 inventories with Basis, the unobservable component as of March 31, 2017 is a weighted average 12.4% of the total price for assets and 68.4% of the total price for liabilities.

 
Weighted Average % of Total Price
 
March 31, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Component Type
Assets
 
Liabilities
 
Assets
 
Liabilities
Inventories and Related Payables
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basis
12.4
%
 
68.4
%
 
16.5
%
 
67.1
%
Transportation cost
18.6
%
 
2.3
%
 
8.3
%
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commodity Derivative Contracts
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basis
29.7
%
 
29.2
%
 
16.9
%
 
27.0
%
Transportation cost
12.8
%
 
13.2
%
 
11.6
%
 
13.4
%


In certain of the Company’s principal markets, the Company relies on price quotes from third parties to value its inventories and physical commodity purchase and sale contracts. These price quotes are generally not further adjusted by the Company in determining the applicable market price. In some cases, availability of third-party quotes is limited to only one or two independent sources. In these situations, absent other corroborating evidence, the Company considers these price quotes as 100% unobservable and, therefore, the fair value of these items is reported in Level 3.