Derivative Instruments

6 Months Ended

Feb. 29, 2024

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]


	Notional or Contractual Amount		Fair Value of
			Assets(1)		Liabilities(2)

As of February 29, 2024
Derivative instruments with hedge accounting designation
Cash flow currency hedges	$	4,028	$	8	$	(173)
Cash flow commodity hedges	393		25		(1)
Fair value interest rate hedges	900		—		(86)

Derivative instruments without hedge accounting designation
Non-designated currency hedges	2,061		3		(15)
			$	36	$	(275)

As of August 31, 2023
Derivative instruments with hedge accounting designation
Cash flow currency hedges	$	3,873	$	16	$	(180)
Cash flow commodity hedges	331		45		—
Fair value interest rate hedges	900		—		(100)

Derivative instruments without hedge accounting designation
Non-designated currency hedges	1,839		2		(17)
			$	63	$	(297)

(1)Included in receivables and other noncurrent assets.

(2)Included in accounts payable and accrued expenses and other noncurrent liabilities.

Derivative Instruments with Hedge Accounting Designation

Cash Flow Hedges: We utilize forward and swap contracts that generally mature within two years designated as cash flow hedges to minimize our exposure to changes in currency exchange rates or commodity prices for certain capital expenditures and manufacturing costs. Forward and swap contracts are measured at fair value based on market-based observable inputs including market spot and forward rates, interest rates, and credit-risk spreads (Level 2). We recognized gains from cash flow hedges of $75 million and $128 million for the second quarter and first six months of 2023, respectively, in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). The amounts recognized for the second quarter and first six months of 2024 were not significant.

For forward points excluded from our effectiveness testing, we recognized losses of $34 million and $70 million for the second quarter and first six months of 2024, respectively, in cost of goods sold. The amounts recognized for the second quarter and first six months of 2023 were not significant.

We reclassified losses of $56 million and $100 million for the second quarter and first six months of 2024, respectively, and losses of $54 million and $122 million for the second quarter and first six months of 2023, respectively, from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to earnings, primarily to cost of goods sold. As of February 29, 2024, we expect to reclassify $126 million of pre-tax losses related to cash flow hedges from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings in the next 12 months.

Fair Value Hedges: We utilize fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges to minimize certain exposures to changes in the fair value of fixed-rate debt that result from fluctuations in benchmark interest rates. Interest rate swaps are measured at fair value based on market-based observable inputs including interest rates and credit-risk spreads (Level 2). The changes in the fair values of derivatives designated as fair value hedges and the offsetting changes in the underlying fair values of the hedged items are both recognized in earnings. When a derivative is no longer designated as a fair value hedge for any reason, including termination and maturity, the remaining unamortized difference between the carrying value of the hedged item at that time and the face value of the hedged item is amortized to earnings over the remaining life of the hedged item, or immediately if the hedged item has matured or been extinguished. The effects of fair value hedges on our consolidated statements of operations, recognized in interest expense, were not significant for the periods presented.

Derivative Instruments without Hedge Accounting Designation

Currency Derivatives: We generally utilize a rolling hedge strategy with currency forward contracts that mature within three months to hedge our exposures of monetary assets and liabilities from changes in currency exchange rates. At the end of each reporting period, monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are remeasured into U.S. dollars and the associated outstanding forward contracts are marked to market. Currency forward contracts are valued at fair values based on the middle of bid and ask prices of dealers or exchange quotations (Level 2). Realized and unrealized gains and losses on derivative instruments without hedge accounting designation as well as the changes in the underlying monetary assets and liabilities from changes in currency exchange rates are included in other non-operating income (expense), net. The amounts recognized for derivative instruments without hedge accounting designation were not significant for the periods presented. We do not use derivative instruments for speculative purposes.