Contingent Liabilities

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2018

Contingent Liabilities

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NOTE 20. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

We are party to numerous lawsuits, regulatory proceedings and other matters arising in the ordinary course of business. In evaluating these matters on an ongoing basis, we take into account amounts already accrued on the balance sheet. In our opinion, although the outcomes of these proceedings are uncertain, they should not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

We have contractual obligations to purchase certain goods or services from various other parties. Our purchase obligations are expected to be approximately $16,172 in 2019, $18,687 in total for 2020 and 2021, $10,310 in total for 2022 and 2023 and $18,492 in total for years thereafter.

See Note 12 for a discussion of collateral and credit-risk contingencies.