Foreign Currency Forward Contract

3 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2018

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Foreign Currency Forward Contract

As described in more detail in Note 16 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, on September 18, 2018, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Erwin Hymer Group SE (“Erwin Hymer Group”), the largest RV manufacturer in Europe by revenue. The purchase price will be paid with a combination of Thor common stock and approximately 1.7 billion Euro in cash, and therefore changes in the Euro/USD exchange rate between the September 18, 2018 agreement date and the closing date could cause the purchase price to fluctuate, affecting the Company’s cash flows.

In order to reduce its exposure to foreign currency exchange rate changes in relation to the acquisition of the Erwin Hymer Group, the Company entered into a deal-contingent, foreign currency forward contract on the agreement date in the amount of 1.625 billion Euro. Hedge accounting has not been applied to this instrument, and therefore all changes in fair value during the period are reported in current period earnings.

The fair value of the foreign currency forward contract, calculated based on a probability-weighted assessment using both Level 2 and Level 3 inputs, was $42,555 as of October 31, 2018, and is included as a current liability in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. The Level 2 inputs used in determining fair value are based on information obtained from third-party sources and include the spot rate and market-forward points. Fair value is also determined using Level 3 inputs, which are significant to the fair value measurement total. These inputs relate to the deal-contingent element of the contract and include the probability of completing the acquisition and the timing thereof. The probability of completing the transaction was assessed as more likely than not, using four possible closing dates. Any significant changes in the currency spot rate, forward points or probability-weighted assessment of closing could result in a significant change in the fair value of this foreign currency forward contract. The Level 3 inputs and their application into the probability-weighted assessment are evaluated and reviewed by senior legal and financial management of the Company at least quarterly or upon settlement. The Company recognized a non-cash charge related to this contract of $42,555 during the three months ended October 31, 2018, which is included in Acquisition-related costs in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.