10-Q 1 cfsc-03312020x10q.htm CFSC 2020 1ST QUARTER 10-Q Document

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2020
Commission File No. 001-11241
CATERPILLAR FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
37-1105865
(State of incorporation)
(IRS Employer I.D. No.)
 
 
2120 West End Ave., Nashville, Tennessee
37203-0001
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (615) 341-1000
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
 Title of each class
 
Trading 
Symbol(s)
 
Name of each exchange
  on which registered 
 
Medium-Term Notes, Series H,
3.300% Notes Due 2024
CAT/24
 
New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [ü ] No [    ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes [ü ] No [    ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
[    ]
 
Accelerated filer
[    ]
Non-accelerated filer
[ü ]
 
Smaller reporting company
[    ]
 
 
 
Emerging growth company
[    ]
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. [    ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes [    ] No [
ü ]

As of May 6, 2020, one share of common stock of the registrant was outstanding, which is owned by Caterpillar Inc.

The registrant is a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. and meets the conditions set forth in General Instruction (H)(1)(a) and (b) of Form 10-Q, and is therefore filing this form with the reduced disclosure format.


UNAUDITED


PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

In addition to the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements for Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation (together with its subsidiaries, "Cat Financial," "the Company," "we," "us" or "our"), we suggest that you read our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 19, 2020. The Company files electronically with the SEC required reports on Form 8-K, Form 10-Q, Form 10-K; registration statements on Form S-3; and other forms or reports as required.  The SEC maintains a website (www.sec.gov) that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC.  Copies of our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and any amendments to these reports filed or furnished with the SEC are available free of charge through Caterpillar’s website (www.caterpillar.com/secfilings) as soon as reasonably practicable after filing with the SEC.  In addition, the public may obtain more detailed information about our parent company, Caterpillar, by visiting its website (www.caterpillar.com).  None of the information contained at any time on our website or Caterpillar’s website is incorporated by reference into this document.


2

UNAUDITED


Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation
 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PROFIT
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Millions)
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
2020

2019
 
 
 
 
Revenues:
 
 
 
Retail finance
$
329

 
$
335

Operating lease
257

 
258

Wholesale finance
99

 
119

Other, net
10

 
24

Total revenues
695

 
736

 
 
 
 
Expenses:
 

 
 

Interest
175

 
201

Depreciation on equipment leased to others
201

 
202

General, operating and administrative
108

 
124

Provision for credit losses
61

 
53

Other
13

 
10

Total expenses
558

 
590

 
 
 
 
Other income (expense)
(10
)
 
(4
)
 
 
 
 
Profit before income taxes
127

 
142

 
 
 
 
Provision for income taxes
33

 
38

 
 
 
 
Profit of consolidated companies
94

 
104

 
 
 
 
Less:  Profit attributable to noncontrolling interests
4

 
6

 
 
 
 
Profit(1)
$
90

 
$
98

 
 
 
 
(1) Profit attributable to Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation.

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).

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UNAUDITED


Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation
 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Millions)

 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
2020

2019
 
 
 
 
Profit of consolidated companies
$
94

 
$
104

 
 
 
 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation, net of tax (expense)/benefit of:
2020 $(12); 2019 $(4)
(307
)
 
15

Derivative financial instruments:
 
 
 
Gains (losses) deferred, net of tax (expense)/benefit of:
2020 $(19); 2019 $1
67

 
(3
)
(Gains) losses reclassified to earnings, net of tax expense/(benefit) of:
2020 $16; 2019 $3
(61
)
 
(11
)
Total Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
(301
)
 
1

 


 
 
Comprehensive income (loss)
(207
)
 
105

 
 
 
 
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interests
3

 
8

 
 
 
 
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation
$
(210
)
 
$
97

 
 
 
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).

4

UNAUDITED


Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation
 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Millions, except share data)
 
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
Assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
670

 
$
690

Finance receivables, net of Allowance for credit losses of $457 and $424
26,570

 
27,832

Notes receivable from Caterpillar
290

 
296

Equipment on operating leases, net
3,396

 
3,583

Other assets
1,406

 
1,292

Total assets
$
32,332

 
$
33,693

 
 
 
 
Liabilities and shareholder’s equity:
 

 
 

Payable to dealers and others
$
118

 
$
135

Payable to Caterpillar - borrowings and other
112

 
693

Accrued expenses
233

 
241

Short-term borrowings
4,789

 
5,161

Current maturities of long-term debt
7,792

 
6,194

Long-term debt
15,371

 
17,140

Other liabilities
901

 
893

Total liabilities
29,316

 
30,457

 
 
 
 
Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 7)


 


 
 
 
 
Common stock - $1 par value
 
 
 

Authorized:  2,000 shares; Issued and
 

 
 

outstanding: one share (at paid-in amount)
745

 
745

Additional paid-in capital
2

 
2

Retained earnings
3,239

 
3,162

Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)
(1,145
)
 
(845
)
Noncontrolling interests
175

 
172

Total shareholder’s equity
3,016

 
3,236

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and shareholder’s equity
$
32,332

 
$
33,693

 
 
 
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).

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UNAUDITED


Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation
 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Millions)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
Common
stock
 
Additional
paid-in
capital
 
Retained
earnings
 
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income/(loss)
 
Noncontrolling
interests
 
Total
Balance at December 31, 2018
$
745

 
$
2

 
$
2,874

 
$
(925
)
 
$
153

 
$
2,849

Profit of consolidated companies
 
 
 
 
98

 
 
 
6

 
104

Foreign currency translation, net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
13

 
2

 
15

Derivative financial instruments, net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
(14
)
 
 
 
(14
)
Adjustment to adopt new accounting guidance(1)
 
 
 
 
(97
)
 
97

 
 
 

Balance at March 31, 2019
$
745

 
$
2

 
$
2,875

 
$
(829
)
 
$
161

 
$
2,954

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2019
$
745

 
$
2

 
$
3,162

 
$
(845
)
 
$
172

 
$
3,236

Profit of consolidated companies
 
 
 
 
90

 
 
 
4

 
94

Foreign currency translation, net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
(306
)
 
(1
)
 
(307
)
Derivative financial instruments, net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
6

 
 
 
6

Adjustment to adopt new accounting guidance(2)
 
 
 
 
(13
)
 
 
 
 
 
(13
)
Balance at March 31, 2020
$
745

 
$
2

 
$
3,239

 
$
(1,145
)
 
$
175

 
$
3,016

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1) Adjustment to adopt new accounting guidance related to reclassification of certain tax effects from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss).
(2) Adjustment to adopt new accounting guidance related to credit losses (See Note 2).

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).

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UNAUDITED


Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation
 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Millions)
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Profit of consolidated companies
$
94

 
$
104

Adjustments for non-cash items:
 

 
 

Depreciation and amortization
205

 
206

Amortization of receivables purchase discount
(91
)
 
(109
)
Provision for credit losses
61

 
53

Other, net
150

 
33

Changes in assets and liabilities:
 

 
 

Other assets
(42
)
 
2

Payable to dealers and others
35

 
13

Accrued expenses
(17
)
 
(11
)
Other payables with Caterpillar
9

 
4

Other liabilities
(3
)
 
4

Net cash provided by operating activities
401

 
299

 
 
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
 

 
 

Expenditures for equipment on operating leases
(246
)
 
(242
)
Capital expenditures - excluding equipment on operating leases
(1
)
 
(4
)
Proceeds from disposals of equipment
155

 
182

Additions to finance receivables
(3,213
)
 
(2,971
)
Collections of finance receivables
3,422

 
3,096

Net changes in Caterpillar purchased receivables
376

 
(16
)
Proceeds from sales of receivables
31

 
44

Net change in variable lending to Caterpillar

 
1

Collections on other notes receivable with Caterpillar
6

 
16

Settlements of undesignated derivatives
35

 
(25
)
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities
565

 
81

 
 
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
 

 
 

Net change in variable lending from Caterpillar
(596
)
 
(63
)
Proceeds from debt issued (original maturities greater than three months)
2,126

 
2,664

Payments on debt issued (original maturities greater than three months)
(2,460
)
 
(2,565
)
Short-term borrowings, net (original maturities three months or less)
(35
)
 
(525
)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities
(965
)
 
(489
)
 
 
 
 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
(22
)
 
(2
)
 
 
 
 
Increase/(decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
(21
)
 
(111
)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year(1)
695

 
773

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period(1)
$
674

 
$
662

 
 
 
 
(1) As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, restricted cash, which is included in Other assets in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position, was $4 million and $5 million, respectively. Restricted cash primarily includes cash related to syndication activities.

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).

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UNAUDITED


Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

1.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

A.
Basis of Presentation
 
In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair statement of (a) the consolidated profit for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, (b) the consolidated comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, (c) the consolidated financial position as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, (d) the consolidated changes in shareholder's equity for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 and (e) the consolidated cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019. The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts.  Significant estimates include residual values for leased assets, allowance for credit losses and income taxes. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. The information included in this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 (2019 Form 10-K). The December 31, 2019 financial position data included herein was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements included in the 2019 Form 10-K but does not include all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles. Certain amounts for prior periods have been reclassified to conform with current period financial statement presentation.

We consolidate all variable interest entities (VIEs) where we are the primary beneficiary. For VIEs, we assess whether we are the primary beneficiary as prescribed by the accounting guidance on the consolidation of VIEs. The primary beneficiary of a VIE is the party that has both the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the entity. Please refer to Note 7 for more information.

We have customers and dealers that are VIEs of which we are not the primary beneficiary. Although we have provided financial support to these entities and therefore have a variable interest, we do not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact their economic performance. Our maximum exposure to loss from our involvement with these VIEs is limited to the credit risk of the financial support that we have provided. Credit risk is evaluated and reflected in our financial statements as part of our overall portfolio of finance receivables and related allowance for credit losses.
B.
Accounting Policy Updates

For a discussion of our significant accounting policies, see Note 1 in our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Significant accounting policies that have been revised since our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K are shown below. These accounting policy changes were effective January 1, 2020 with the adoption of the new credit loss accounting guidance discussed in Note 2. Prior period comparative information has not been recast and continues to be reported under the accounting guidance in effect for those periods.

Finance Receivables
Finance receivables are generally classified as held for investment and recorded at amortized cost given that we have the intent and ability to hold them for the foreseeable future. Amortized cost is the principal balance outstanding plus accrued interest less write-downs, net of unamortized purchase discounts and deferred fees and costs.

Allowance for Credit Losses
The allowance for credit losses is management’s estimate of expected losses over the life of our finance receivable portfolio calculated using loss forecast models that take into consideration historical credit loss experience, current economic conditions and forecasts and scenarios that capture country and industry-specific economic factors. In addition, qualitative factors not able to be fully captured in our loss forecast models, including borrower-specific and Company-specific macro-economic factors, are considered in the evaluation of the adequacy of our allowance for credit losses.


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UNAUDITED


The allowance for credit losses is measured on a collective (pool) basis when similar risk characteristics exist and on an individual basis when it is determined that similar risk characteristics do not exist. Finance receivables are identified for individual evaluation based on past-due status and information available about the customer, such as financial statements, news reports and published credit ratings, as well as general information regarding industry trends and the economic environment in which our customers operate. The allowance for credit losses attributable to finance receivables that are individually evaluated is based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the receivables' effective interest rate, the fair value of the collateral for collateral-dependent receivables or the observable market price of the receivable.  In determining collateral value, we estimate the current fair market value of the collateral less selling costs. We also consider credit enhancements such as additional collateral and contractual third-party guarantees. See Note 3 for a description of our portfolio segments and allowance methodologies.

Receivable balances, including accrued interest, are written off against the allowance for credit losses when, in the judgment of management, they are considered uncollectible (generally upon repossession of the collateral). The amount of the write-off is determined by comparing the fair value of the collateral, less cost to sell, to the amortized cost. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance for credit losses when received.

2.
New Accounting Pronouncements
 
A.
Adoption of New Accounting Standards

Credit losses (Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-13) – In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued new accounting guidance to introduce a new model for recognizing credit losses on financial instruments based on an estimate of current expected credit losses. The new guidance applies to loans, accounts receivable, trade receivables, other financial assets measured at amortized cost, loan commitments and other off-balance sheet credit exposures. The new guidance also applies to debt securities and other financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income. The new guidance was effective January 1, 2020 and was applied using a modified retrospective approach through a cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings as of January 1, 2020. Prior period comparative information has not been recast and continues to be reported under the accounting guidance in effect for those periods.

The most significant effects of adoption relate to the change in methodology for estimating our Allowance for credit losses from an incurred loss model to a current expected credit loss model. We elected to present accrued interest receivable related to our finance receivables in Finance receivables, net. In prior period comparative information, accrued interest receivable continues to be reported in Other assets. The adoption did not have a material impact on our financial statements.

The cumulative effect of initially applying the new credit loss guidance to our consolidated financial statements on January 1, 2020 was as follows:
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
(Millions of dollars)
Balance as of
December 31, 2019
 
Cumulative Impact
from Adopting New
Credit Loss Standard
 
Balance as of
January 1, 2020
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
Finance receivables, net
$
27,832

 
$
42

 
$
27,874

Other assets
$
1,292

 
$
(53
)
 
$
1,239

 
 
 
 
 

Liabilities:
 
 
 
 

Other liabilities
$
893

 
$
2

 
$
895

 
 
 
 
 

Shareholder's equity
 
 
 
 

Retained earnings
$
3,162

 
$
(13
)
 
$
3,149

 
 
 
 
 
 

See Note 3 for additional information.


9

UNAUDITED


We adopted the following ASUs effective January 1, 2020, none of which had a material impact on our financial statements:
ASU
Description
2018-13
Fair value measurement
2018-15
Internal-use software
2018-19
Codification improvements - Credit losses
2019-04
Codification improvements - Credit losses, Derivatives & hedging, and Financial instruments
2019-05
Financial instruments - Credit losses
2019-11
Codification improvements - Credit losses
2019-12
Simplifying accounting for income taxes
2020-02
Financial instruments - Credit losses
2020-03
Codification improvements - Financial instruments

B.
Accounting Standards Issued But Not Yet Adopted

We consider the applicability and impact of all ASUs. The ASUs were assessed and either determined to be not applicable or not expected to have a material impact on our financial statements.

3.
Finance Receivables

Effective January 1, 2020, we implemented the new credit loss guidance using a modified retrospective approach. Prior period comparative information has not been recast and continues to be reported under the accounting guidance in effect for those periods. See Note 2 for additional information.

A summary of finance receivables included in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position was as follows:
(Millions of dollars)
 
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
Retail loans, net(1)
 
$
15,061

 
$
15,424

Retail leases, net
 
7,207

 
7,660

Caterpillar purchased receivables, net
 
4,055

 
4,448

Wholesale loans, net(1)
 
655

 
664

Wholesale leases, net
 
49

 
60

Total finance receivables
 
27,027

 
28,256

Less: Allowance for credit losses
 
(457
)
 
(424
)
Total finance receivables, net
 
$
26,570


$
27,832

 
 
 
 
 
(1) Includes failed sale leasebacks.

Finance leases
Revenues from finance leases were $125 million and $118 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and are included in retail and wholesale finance revenue in the Consolidated Statements of Profit. The residual values for leases classified as finance leases are included in Finance receivables, net in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. For finance leases, residual value adjustments are recognized through a reduction of finance revenue over the remaining lease term.

Allowance for credit losses

Portfolio segments
A portfolio segment is the level at which we develop a systematic methodology for determining our allowance for credit losses. Our portfolio segments and related methods for estimating expected credit losses are as follows:

Customer
We provide loans and finance leases to end-user customers primarily for the purpose of financing new and used Caterpillar machinery, engines and equipment for commercial use, the majority of which operate in construction-related industries. We also provide financing for vehicles, power generation facilities and marine vessels that, in most cases, incorporate Caterpillar products.

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UNAUDITED


The average original term of our customer finance receivable portfolio is approximately 48 months with an average remaining term of approximately 22 months.

We typically maintain a security interest in financed equipment and we require physical damage insurance coverage on the financed equipment, both of which provide us with certain rights and protections. If our collection efforts fail to bring a defaulted account current, we generally can repossess the financed equipment, after satisfying local legal requirements, and sell it within the Caterpillar dealer network or through third party auctions.

We estimate the allowance for credit losses related to our customer finance receivables based on loss forecast models utilizing probabilities of default and our estimated loss given default based on past loss experience adjusted for current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts capturing country and industry-specific macro-economic factors.

As of March 31, 2020, our forecasts for the markets in which we operate reflected a decline in economic conditions resulting from a contracting economy, elevated unemployment rates and an increase in the level and trend of delinquencies due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We believe the economic forecasts employed represent reasonable and supportable forecasts, followed by a reversion to long term trends.

Dealer
We provide financing to Caterpillar dealers in the form of wholesale financing plans. Our wholesale financing plans provide assistance to dealers by financing their new Caterpillar equipment inventory and rental fleets and are generally secured by the financed equipment. In addition, we provide unsecured loans to Caterpillar dealers for working capital.
    
We estimate the allowance for credit losses for dealer finance receivables based on historical loss rates with consideration of current economic conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts.

Although forecasts indicate a decline in economic conditions, our Dealer portfolio segment has not historically resulted in increased credit losses during prior economic downturns due to our close working relationships with the dealers and their financial strength. Therefore, no adjustments to historical loss rates were made during the three-month period ended March 31, 2020.

Caterpillar Purchased Receivables
We purchase receivables from Caterpillar, primarily related to the sale of equipment and parts to dealers. Caterpillar purchased receivables are non-interest-bearing short-term trade receivables that are purchased at a discount.

We estimate the allowance for credit losses for Caterpillar purchased receivables based on historical loss rates with consideration of current economic conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts.

Although forecasts indicate a decline in economic conditions, our Caterpillar Purchased Receivables portfolio segment has not historically resulted in increased credit losses during prior economic downturns due to the short-term maturities of the receivables, our close working relationships with the dealers and their financial strength. Therefore, no adjustments to historical loss rates were made during the three-month period ended March 31, 2020.

Classes of finance receivables
We further evaluate our portfolio segments by the class of finance receivables, which is defined as a level of information (below a portfolio segment) in which the finance receivables have the same initial measurement attribute and a similar method for assessing and monitoring credit risk. Typically, our finance receivables within a geographic area have similar credit risk profiles and methods for assessing and monitoring credit risk. Our classes, which align with management reporting for credit losses, are as follows:

North America - Finance receivables originated in the United States and Canada.
EAME - Finance receivables originated in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the Commonwealth of Independent States.
Asia/Pacific - Finance receivables originated in Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, Southeast Asia and India.
Mining - Finance receivables related to large mining customers worldwide.
Latin America - Finance receivables originated in Mexico and Central and South American countries.
Caterpillar Power Finance - Finance receivables originated worldwide related to marine vessels with Caterpillar engines and Caterpillar electrical power generation, gas compression and co-generation systems and non-Caterpillar equipment that is powered by these systems.


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UNAUDITED


An analysis of the allowance for credit losses was as follows:
(Millions of dollars)
March 31, 2020
Allowance for Credit Losses:
Customer
 
Dealer
 
Caterpillar
Purchased
Receivables
 
Total
Balance at beginning of year
$
375

 
$
45

 
$
4

 
$
424

Adjustment to adopt new accounting guidance(1)
12

 

 

 
12

Receivables written off
(37
)
 

 

 
(37
)
Recoveries on receivables previously written off
7

 

 

 
7

Provision for credit losses
60

 

 

 
60

Foreign currency translation adjustment
(9
)
 

 

 
(9
)
Balance at end of period
$
408

 
$
45

 
$
4

 
$
457

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated
$
176

 
$
39

 
$

 
$
215

Collectively evaluated
232

 
6

 
4

 
242

Ending Balance
$
408

 
$
45

 
$
4

 
$
457

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Finance Receivables:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Individually evaluated
$
570

 
$
78

 
$

 
$
648

Collectively evaluated
18,111

 
4,213

 
4,055

 
26,379

Ending Balance
$
18,681

 
$
4,291

 
$
4,055

 
$
27,027

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1) See Note 2 regarding new accounting guidance related to credit losses.

(Millions of dollars)
December 31, 2019
Allowance for Credit Losses:
Customer
 
Dealer
 
Caterpillar
Purchased
Receivables
 
Total
Balance at beginning of year
$
486

 
$
21

 
$
4

 
$
511

Receivables written off
(281
)
 

 

 
(281
)
Recoveries on receivables previously written off
44

 

 

 
44

Provision for credit losses
138

 
24

 

 
162

Adjustment due to sale of receivables
(11
)
 

 

 
(11
)
Foreign currency translation adjustment
(1
)
 

 

 
(1
)
Balance at end of year
$
375

 
$
45

 
$
4

 
$
424

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated
$
178

 
$
39

 
$

 
$
217

Collectively evaluated
197

 
6

 
4

 
207

Ending Balance
$
375

 
$
45

 
$
4

 
$
424

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Finance Receivables:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Individually evaluated
$
594

 
$
78

 
$

 
$
672

Collectively evaluated
18,770

 
4,366

 
4,448

 
27,584

Ending Balance
$
19,364

 
$
4,444

 
$
4,448

 
$
28,256

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Credit quality of finance receivables
At origination, we evaluate credit risk based on a variety of credit quality factors including prior payment experience, customer financial information, credit-rating agency ratings, loan-to-value ratios, probabilities of default, industry trends, macroeconomic factors and other internal metrics. On an ongoing basis, we monitor credit quality based on past-due status as there is a meaningful correlation between the past-due status of customers and the risk of loss. In determining past-due status, we consider the entire finance receivable past due when any installment is over 30 days past due.


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Customer
The table below summarizes the aging category of our amortized cost of finance receivables in the Customer portfolio segment by origination year.
(Millions of dollars)
March 31, 2020
 
2020
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
 
2016
 
Prior
 
Revolving
Finance
Receivables
 
Total
Finance
Receivables
North America
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current
$
934

 
$
3,277

 
$
2,015

 
$
952

 
$
455

 
$
155

 
$
157

 
$
7,945

31-60 days past due
6

 
55

 
52

 
29

 
21

 
5

 

 
168

61-90 days past due

 
11

 
11

 
10

 
3

 
1

 

 
36

91+ days past due

 
14

 
21

 
15

 
10

 
6

 

 
66

EAME
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current
249

 
1,164

 
773

 
358

 
133

 
44

 

 
2,721

31-60 days past due
2

 
11

 
5

 
4

 
2

 

 

 
24

61-90 days past due

 
7

 
3

 
2

 
1

 
1

 

 
14

91+ days past due

 
8

 
22

 
23

 
53

 
61

 

 
167

Asia/Pacific
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current
259

 
1,249

 
688

 
240

 
61

 
30

 
32

 
2,559

31-60 days past due
2

 
26

 
25

 
9

 

 
1

 

 
63

61-90 days past due

 
14

 
14

 
5

 
1

 

 

 
34

91+ days past due

 
15

 
17

 
8

 
1

 

 

 
41

Mining
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current
85

 
711

 
413

 
267

 
139

 
217

 
199

 
2,031

31-60 days past due

 

 
1

 

 

 
1

 

 
2

61-90 days past due

 
3

 
12

 
6

 

 

 

 
21

91+ days past due

 
12

 
12

 
23

 

 

 
1

 
48

Latin America
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current
175

 
483

 
253

 
88

 
23

 
49

 

 
1,071

31-60 days past due

 
15

 
10

 
8

 
4

 
2

 

 
39

61-90 days past due

 
5

 
7

 
5

 
2

 

 

 
19

91+ days past due

 
11

 
29

 
24

 
9

 
7

 

 
80

Caterpillar Power Finance
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current
3

 
301

 
221

 
287

 
158

 
158

 
160

 
1,288

31-60 days past due

 

 
11

 

 
4

 
11

 

 
26

61-90 days past due

 

 

 
1

 

 

 

 
1

91+ days past due

 

 
20

 
11

 
37

 
149

 

 
217

Total
$
1,715

 
$
7,392

 
$
4,635

 
$
2,375

 
$
1,117

 
$
898

 
$
549

 
$
18,681

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Finance receivables in the Customer portfolio segment are substantially secured by collateral, primarily in the form of Caterpillar and other machinery. For those contracts where the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty, repayment of the outstanding amounts is generally expected to be provided through the operation or repossession and sale of the machinery.

Dealer
As of March 31, 2020, our total amortized cost of finance receivables within the Dealer portfolio segment was current, with the exception of $78 million that was 91+ days past due in Latin America. These past due receivables were originated in 2017.


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Caterpillar Purchased Receivables
The table below summarizes the aging category of our amortized cost of finance receivables in the Caterpillar Purchased Receivables portfolio segment.
(Millions of dollars)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
March 31, 2020
 
31-60
Days
Past Due
 
61-90
Days
Past Due
 
91+
Days
Past Due
 
Total
Past Due
 
Current
 

Total Finance
Receivables
North America
$
16

 
$
9

 
$
18

 
$
43

 
$
2,290

 
$
2,333

EAME
1

 

 
1

 
2

 
587

 
589

Asia/Pacific
2

 
1

 
1

 
4

 
686

 
690

Mining

 

 

 

 

 

Latin America

 

 

 

 
425

 
425

Caterpillar Power Finance
2

 
2

 
1

 
5

 
13

 
18

Total
$
21

 
$
12

 
$
21

 
$
54

 
$
4,001

 
$
4,055

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The table below summarizes our recorded investment in finance receivables by aging category.
(Millions of dollars)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2019
 
31-60
Days
Past Due
 
61-90
Days
Past Due
 
91+
Days
Past Due
 
Total
Past Due
 
Current
 

Total Finance
Receivables
Customer
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
North America
$
72

 
$
23

 
$
55

 
$
150

 
$
8,085

 
$
8,235

EAME
30

 
31

 
141

 
202

 
2,882

 
3,084

Asia/Pacific
40

 
14

 
29

 
83

 
2,733

 
2,816

Mining
5

 

 
19

 
24

 
2,266

 
2,290

Latin America
41

 
23

 
80

 
144

 
1,131

 
1,275

Caterpillar Power Finance
10

 
10

 
225

 
245

 
1,419

 
1,664

Dealer
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
North America

 

 

 

 
2,514

 
2,514

EAME

 

 

 

 
600

 
600

Asia/Pacific

 

 

 

 
487

 
487

Mining

 

 

 

 
4

 
4

Latin America

 

 
78

 
78

 
758

 
836

Caterpillar Power Finance

 

 

 

 
3

 
3

Caterpillar Purchased Receivables
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
North America
15

 
6

 
18

 
39

 
2,450

 
2,489

EAME
1

 

 
2

 
3

 
574

 
577

Asia/Pacific
1

 

 

 
1

 
891

 
892

Mining

 

 

 

 

 

Latin America

 

 

 

 
475

 
475

Caterpillar Power Finance

 

 

 

 
15

 
15

Total
$
215

 
$
107

 
$
647

 
$
969

 
$
27,287

 
$
28,256

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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Impaired finance receivables
A finance receivable is considered impaired, based on current information and events, if it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms. Impaired finance receivables include finance receivables that have been restructured and are considered to be troubled debt restructures.

In our Customer portfolio segment, impaired finance receivables and the related unpaid principal balances and allowance were as follows:
(Millions of dollars)
 
 
 
 
 
 
As of December 31, 2019
Impaired Finance Receivables With
No Allowance Recorded
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
North America
$
6

 
$
6

 
$

EAME

 

 

Asia/Pacific

 

 

Mining
22

 
22

 

Latin America
8

 
8

 

Caterpillar Power Finance
58

 
58

 

Total
$
94

 
$
94

 
$

Impaired Finance Receivables With
An Allowance Recorded
 

 
 

 
 

North America
$
30

 
$
30

 
$
11

EAME
61

 
61

 
29

Asia/Pacific
8

 
8

 
2

Mining
37

 
36

 
9

Latin America
58

 
58

 
20

Caterpillar Power Finance
306

 
319

 
107

Total
$
500

 
$
512

 
$
178

Total Impaired Finance Receivables
 

 
 

 
 

North America
$
36

 
$
36

 
$
11

EAME
61

 
61

 
29

Asia/Pacific
8

 
8

 
2

Mining
59

 
58

 
9

Latin America
66

 
66

 
20

Caterpillar Power Finance
364

 
377

 
107

Total
$
594

 
$
606

 
$
178

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

15

UNAUDITED


(Millions of dollars)
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2019
Impaired Finance Receivables With
No Allowance Recorded
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
North America
$
10

 
$

EAME
1

 

Asia/Pacific

 

Mining
31

 

Latin America
24

 

Caterpillar Power Finance
60

 
1

Total
$
126

 
$
1

Impaired Finance Receivables With
An Allowance Recorded
 

 
 

North America
$
40

 
$
1

EAME
94

 
1

Asia/Pacific
7

 

Mining
43

 
1

Latin America
77

 
1

Caterpillar Power Finance
451

 
3

Total
$
712

 
$
7

Total Impaired Finance Receivables
 

 
 

North America
$
50

 
$
1

EAME
95

 
1

Asia/Pacific
7

 

Mining
74

 
1

Latin America
101

 
1

Caterpillar Power Finance
511

 
4

Total
$
838

 
$
8

 
 
 
 

There were $78 million in impaired finance receivables with a related allowance of $39 million as of December 31, 2019 for the Dealer portfolio segment, all of which was in Latin America. There were no impaired finance receivables as of December 31, 2019 for the Caterpillar Purchased Receivables portfolio segment.

Non-accrual finance receivables
Recognition of income is suspended and the finance receivable is placed on non-accrual status when management determines that collection of future income is not probable. Contracts on non-accrual status are generally more than 120 days past due or have been restructured in a troubled debt restructuring (TDR). Recognition is resumed and previously suspended income is recognized when the finance receivable becomes current and collection of remaining amounts is considered probable. Payments received while the finance receivable is on non-accrual status are applied to interest and principal in accordance with the contractual terms. Interest earned but uncollected prior to the receivable being placed on non-accrual status is written off through Provision for credit losses when, in the judgment of management, it is considered uncollectible.
 



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In our Customer portfolio segment, finance receivables which were on non-accrual status and finance receivables over 90 days past due and still accruing income were as follows:
(Millions of dollars)
March 31, 2020
 
Amortized Cost
 
Non-accrual
With an
Allowance
 
Non-accrual
Without an
Allowance
 
91+ Still
Accruing
North America
$
50

 
$

 
$
20

EAME
168

 
1

 
5

Asia/Pacific
29

 

 
12

Mining
40

 

 
9

Latin America
87

 

 

Caterpillar Power Finance
329

 

 
7

Total
$
703

 
$
1

 
$
53

 
 
 
 
 
 
    
There was less than $1 million of interest income recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2020 for customer finance receivables on non-accrual status.

(Millions of dollars)
December 31, 2019
 
Recorded Investment
 
Non-accrual
Finance
Receivables
 
91+ Still
Accruing
North America
$
44

 
$
15

EAME
165

 
4

Asia/Pacific
21

 
8

Mining
47

 

Latin America
89

 
2

Caterpillar Power Finance
361

 

Total
$
727

 
$
29

 
 
 
 

As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, there were $78 million in finance receivables on non-accrual status in our Dealer portfolio segment, all of which was in Latin America. There were no finance receivables in our Dealer portfolio segment more than 90 days past due and still accruing income as of March 31, 2020 and no interest income was recognized on dealer finance receivables on non-accrual status during the three months ended March 31, 2020.

Troubled debt restructurings
A restructuring of a finance receivable constitutes a TDR when the lender grants a concession it would not otherwise consider to a borrower experiencing financial difficulties. Concessions granted may include extended contract maturities, inclusion of interest only periods, below market interest rates, payment deferrals and reduction of principal and/or accrued interest.


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UNAUDITED


There were no finance receivables modified as TDRs during the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 for the Dealer or Caterpillar Purchased Receivables portfolio segments. Finance receivables in the Customer portfolio segment modified as TDRs were as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2020
 
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2019
 
Number of
Contracts
 
Pre-TDR
Amortized
Cost
 
Post-TDR
Amortized
Cost
 
Number of
Contracts
 
Pre-TDR
Recorded
Investment
 
Post-TDR
Recorded
Investment
EAME

 
$

 
$

 
17

 
$
7

 
$
7

Latin America
5

 
2

 
2

 

 

 

Caterpillar Power Finance

 

 

 
8

 
51

 
50

Total
5

 
$
2

 
$
2

 
25

 
$
58

 
$
57

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

TDRs in the Customer portfolio segment with a payment default (defined as 91+ days past due) which had been modified within twelve months prior to the default date, were as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2020
 
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2019
 
Number of
Contracts
 
Post-TDR
Amortized
Cost
 
Number of
Contracts
 
Post-TDR
Recorded
Investment
EAME
2

 
$
10

 

 
$

Latin America
3

 
1

 

 

Total
5

 
$
11

 

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

4.
Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management
     
Our earnings and cash flow are subject to fluctuations due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates.  Our Risk Management Policy (policy) allows for the use of derivative financial instruments to manage foreign currency exchange rate and interest rate exposures.  Our policy specifies that derivatives are not to be used for speculative purposes.  Derivatives that we use are primarily foreign currency forward, option and cross currency contracts and interest rate contracts.  Our derivative activities are subject to the management, direction and control of our senior financial officers.  Risk management practices, including the use of financial derivative instruments, are presented to our Board of Directors and the Audit Committee of the Caterpillar Inc. Board of Directors at least annually.

All derivatives are recognized on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position at their fair value.  On the date the derivative contract is entered into, the derivative instrument is (1) designated as a hedge of the fair value of a recognized asset or liability (fair value hedge), (2) designated as a hedge of a forecasted transaction or the variability of cash flows (cash flow hedge) or (3) undesignated.  Changes in the fair value of a derivative that is qualified, designated and highly effective as a fair value hedge, along with the gain or loss on the hedged recognized asset or liability that is attributable to the hedged risk, are recorded in current earnings.  Changes in the fair value of a derivative that is qualified, designated and highly effective as a cash flow hedge are recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) (AOCI), to the extent effective, on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position until they are reclassified to earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings.  Changes in the fair value of undesignated derivative instruments are reported in current earnings.  Cash flows from designated derivative financial instruments are classified within the same category as the item being hedged on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.  Cash flows from undesignated derivative financial instruments are included in the investing category on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
 
We formally document all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as the risk-management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions.  This process includes linking all derivatives that are designated as fair value hedges to specific assets and liabilities on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position and linking cash flow hedges to specific forecasted transactions or variability of cash flow.


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 We also formally assess, both at the hedge’s inception and on an ongoing basis, whether the designated derivatives that are used in hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in fair value or cash flow of hedged items.  When a derivative is determined not to be highly effective as a hedge or the underlying hedged transaction is no longer probable, we discontinue hedge accounting prospectively in accordance with derecognition criteria for hedge accounting.

Foreign currency exchange rate risk
We have balance sheet positions and expected future transactions denominated in foreign currencies, thereby creating exposure to movements in exchange rates. In managing foreign currency risk, our objective is to minimize earnings volatility resulting from conversion and the remeasurement of net foreign currency balance sheet positions and future transactions denominated in foreign currencies.  Our policy allows the use of foreign currency forward, option and cross currency contracts to offset the risk of currency mismatch between our assets and liabilities and exchange rate risk associated with future transactions denominated in foreign currencies.  Our foreign currency forward and option contracts are primarily undesignated. We designate fixed-to-fixed cross currency contracts as cash flow hedges to protect against movements in exchange rates on foreign currency fixed-rate assets and liabilities.
 
Interest rate risk
Interest rate movements create a degree of risk by affecting the amount of our interest payments and the value of our fixed-rate debt.  Our practice is to use interest rate contracts to manage our exposure to interest rate changes.
 
We have a match-funding policy that addresses interest rate risk by aligning the interest rate profile (fixed or floating rate and duration) of our debt portfolio with the interest rate profile of our finance receivable portfolio within predetermined ranges on an ongoing basis.  In connection with that policy, we use interest rate derivative instruments to modify the debt structure to match assets within the finance receivable portfolio.  This matched funding reduces the volatility of margins between interest-bearing assets and interest-bearing liabilities, regardless of which direction interest rates move.

Our policy allows us to use fixed-to-floating, floating-to-fixed and floating-to-floating interest rate contracts to meet the match-funding objective.  We designate fixed-to-floating interest rate contracts as fair value hedges to protect debt against changes in fair value due to changes in the benchmark interest rate.  We designate most floating-to-fixed interest rate contracts as cash flow hedges to protect against the variability of cash flows due to changes in the benchmark interest rate.

As of March 31, 2020, $16 million of deferred net losses, net of tax, included in equity (AOCI in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position), related to our floating-to-fixed interest rate contracts, are expected to be reclassified to Interest expense over the next twelve months.  The actual amount recorded in Interest expense will vary based on interest rates at the time the hedged transactions impact earnings.
 
As of March 31, 2020, the cumulative amount of fair value hedging adjustments related to our fixed-to-floating interest rate contracts included in the carrying amount of Long-term debt was $64 million. Fair value gains and losses on these interest rate contracts and the related hedged items generally offset within interest expense. We have, at certain times, liquidated fixed-to-floating interest rate contracts that resulted in deferred gains at the time of liquidation. The deferred gains associated with these interest rate contracts are included in Long-term debt in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position and are being amortized to Interest expense over the remaining term of the previously designated hedged item.


19

UNAUDITED


The location and fair value of derivative instruments reported in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position were as follows:
(Millions of dollars)
 
 
Asset (Liability) Fair Value
 
Consolidated Statements of
Financial Position Location
 
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
Designated derivatives
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts
Other assets
 
$
61

 
$
5

Interest rate contracts
Accrued expenses
 
(31
)
 
(25
)
Cross currency contracts
Other assets
 
152

 
67

Cross currency contracts
Accrued expenses
 
(1
)
 
(3
)
 
 
 
$
181

 
$
44

Undesignated derivatives
 
 
 

 
 
Foreign exchange contracts
Other assets
 
$
75

 
$
7

Foreign exchange contracts
Accrued expenses
 
(28
)
 
(21
)
Cross currency contracts
Other assets
 
13

 
5

Cross currency contracts
Accrued expenses
 

 
(1
)
 
 
 
$
60

 
$
(10
)
 
 
 
 
 
 

The total notional amount of our derivative instruments was $10.58 billion and $8.93 billion as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. The notional amounts of derivative financial instruments do not represent amounts exchanged by the parties. The amounts exchanged by the parties are calculated by reference to the notional amounts and by other terms of the derivatives, such as foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates.

The effect of derivatives designated as hedging instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Profit was as follows:
Cash Flow Hedges
(Millions of dollars)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
 
 
Recognized in Earnings
 
Amount of
Gains (Losses)
Recognized
in AOCI
Classification
 
Amount of
Gains (Losses)
Reclassified
from AOCI
 
Amount of the line
items in the
Consolidated
Statements of Profit
Interest rate contracts
$
(15
)
Interest expense
 
$
(5
)
 
$
175

Cross currency contracts
101

Other income (expense)
 
71

 
(10
)
 
 
Interest expense
 
11

 
175

 
$
86

 
 
$
77

 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
 
 
Recognized in Earnings
 
Amount of
Gains (Losses)
Recognized
in AOCI
Classification
 
Amount of
Gains (Losses)
Reclassified
from AOCI
 
Amount of the line
items in the
Consolidated
Statements of Profit
Interest rate contracts
$
(26
)
Interest expense
 
$
1

 
$
201

Cross currency contracts
22

Other income (expense)
 
6

 
(4
)
 
 
Interest expense
 
7

 
201

 
$
(4
)
 
 
$
14

 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


20

UNAUDITED


The effect of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Profit was as follows:
(Millions of dollars)
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
Classification
 
2020
 
2019
Foreign exchange contracts
Other income (expense)
 
$
99

 
$
(29
)
Cross currency contracts
Other income (expense)
 
9

 

 
 
 
$
108

 
$
(29
)
 
 
 
 
 
 

We enter into International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) master netting agreements that permit the net settlement of amounts owed under their respective derivative contracts. Under these master netting agreements, net settlement generally permits us or the counterparty to determine the net amount payable for contracts due on the same date and in the same currency for similar types of derivative transactions. The master netting agreements generally also provide for net settlement of all outstanding contracts with a counterparty in the case of an event of default or a termination event.

Collateral is generally not required of the counterparties or us under the master netting agreements. As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, no cash collateral was received or pledged under the master netting agreements.
    
The effect of net settlement provisions of the master netting agreements on our derivative balances upon an event of default or a termination event was as follows:
(Millions of dollars)
 
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
Derivative Assets
 
 
 
 
Gross Amount of Recognized Assets
 
$
301

 
$
84

Gross Amounts Offset
 

 

Net Amount of Assets(1)
 
301

 
84

Gross Amounts Not Offset
 
(47
)
 
(21
)
Net Amount
 
$
254

 
$
63

 
 
 
 
 
Derivative Liabilities
 
 
 
 
Gross Amount of Recognized Liabilities
 
$
(60
)
 
$
(50
)
Gross Amounts Offset
 

 

Net Amount of Liabilities(1)
 
(60
)
 
(50
)
Gross Amounts Not Offset
 
47

 
21

Net Amount
 
$
(13
)
 
$
(29
)
 
 
 
 
 
(1) As presented in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.


21

UNAUDITED


5.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)
 
Comprehensive income/(loss) and its components are presented in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Changes in Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax, included in the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholder's Equity, consisted of the following:
(Millions of dollars)
Foreign
currency
translation
 
Derivative
financial
instruments
 
Total
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2018
$
(889
)
 
$
(36
)
 
$
(925
)
Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications
13

 
(3
)
 
10

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (income)/loss

 
(11
)
 
(11
)
Adjustment to adopt new accounting guidance(1)
98

 
(1
)
 
97

Other comprehensive income/(loss)
111

 
(15
)
 
96

Balance at March 31, 2019
$
(778
)
 
$
(51
)
 
$
(829
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2019
$
(777
)
 
$
(68
)
 
$
(845
)
Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications
(306
)
 
67

 
(239
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (income)/loss

 
(61
)
 
(61
)
Other comprehensive income/(loss)
(306
)
 
6

 
(300
)
Balance at March 31, 2020
$
(1,083
)
 
$
(62
)
 
$
(1,145
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1) Adjustment to adopt new accounting guidance related to reclassification of certain tax effects from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss).

The effect of the reclassifications out of Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) on the Consolidated Statements of Profit was as follows:
(Millions of dollars)
 
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Derivative financial instruments
Classification of
income (expense)
 
2020
 
2019
Cross currency contracts
Other income (expense)
 
$
71

 
$
6

Cross currency contracts
Interest expense
 
11

 
7

Interest rate contracts
Interest expense
 
(5
)
 
1

Reclassifications before tax
 
 
77

 
14

Tax (provision) benefit
 
 
(16
)
 
(3
)
Total reclassifications from Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)
 
$
61

 
$
11

 
 
 
 
 
 


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6.
Segment Information

A.     Basis for Segment Information

We report information internally for operating segments based on management responsibility. Our operating segments provide financing alternatives to customers and dealers around the world for Caterpillar products, as well as financing for vehicles, power generation facilities and marine vessels that, in most cases, incorporate Caterpillar products. Financing plans include operating and finance leases, installment sale contracts, working capital loans and wholesale financing plans within each of the operating segments.

B.     Description of Segments

We have six operating segments that offer financing services. Following is a brief description of our segments:

North America - Includes our operations in the United States and Canada.
EAME - Includes our operations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the Commonwealth of Independent States.  
Asia/Pacific - Includes our operations in Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, Southeast Asia and India.  
Latin America - Includes our operations in Mexico and Central and South American countries.
Caterpillar Power Finance - Provides financing worldwide for marine vessels with Caterpillar engines and for Caterpillar electrical power generation, gas compression and co-generation systems and non-Caterpillar equipment that is powered by these systems. 
Mining - Provides financing for large mining customers worldwide.

To align with changes in executive management responsibilities and measurement of segment performance, our management reporting was updated effective January 1, 2020. Prior year data has been revised to conform to the 2020 presentation.

C.     Segment Measurement and Reconciliations

Cash, debt and other expenses are allocated to our segments based on their respective portfolios. The related Interest expense is calculated based on the amount of allocated debt and the rates associated with that debt. The performance of each segment is assessed based on a consistent leverage ratio. The Provision for credit losses is based on each segment's respective finance receivable portfolio. Capital expenditures include expenditures for equipment on operating leases and other miscellaneous capital expenditures.

Reconciling items are created based on accounting differences between segment reporting and consolidated external reporting. For the reconciliation of Profit before income taxes, we have grouped the reconciling items as follows:

Unallocated - This item is related to corporate requirements and strategies that are considered to be for the benefit of the entire organization. Also included are the consolidated results of the special purpose corporation (see Note 7 for additional information) and other miscellaneous items.
Timing - Timing differences in the recognition of costs between segment reporting and consolidated external reporting.
Methodology - Methodology differences between segment reporting and consolidated external reporting are as follows:
Segment assets include off-balance sheet managed assets for which we maintain servicing responsibilities.
The impact of differences between the actual leverage and the segment leverage ratios.
Interest expense includes realized forward points on foreign currency forward contracts.
The net gain or loss from interest rate derivatives is excluded from segment reporting.


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Supplemental segment data and reconciliations to consolidated external reporting for the three months ended March 31 was as follows:
(Millions of dollars)


 
2020
External
Revenues
 
Profit
before
income
taxes
 
Interest
Expense
 
Depreciation
on equipment
leased to
others
 
Provision
for
credit
losses
 
Assets at
March 31, 2020
 
Capital
expenditures
North America
$
382

 
$
75

 
$
94

 
$
144

 
$
22

 
$
15,146

 
$
220

EAME
70

 
16

 
13

 
16

 
7

 
4,624

 
4

Asia/Pacific
86

 
36

 
27

 
2

 
7

 
4,163

 
3

Latin America
53

 
6

 
23

 
3

 
7

 
2,590

 
3

Caterpillar Power Finance
20

 
1

 
8

 

 
5

 
1,509

 

Mining
81

 
8

 
17

 
36

 
13

 
2,704

 
16

Total Segments
692

 
142

 
182

 
201

 
61

 
30,736

 
246

Unallocated
9

 
(70
)
 
56

 

 

 
1,933

 
1

Timing
(6
)
 
(1
)
 

 

 

 
13

 

Methodology

 
56

 
(63
)
 

 

 
(74
)
 

Inter-segment Eliminations (1)

 

 

 

 

 
(276
)
 

Total
$
695

 
$
127

 
$
175

 
$
201

 
$
61

 
$
32,332

 
$
247

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2019
External
Revenues
 
Profit
before
income
taxes
 
Interest
Expense
 
Depreciation
on equipment
leased to
others
 
Provision
for
credit
losses
 
Assets at
December 31,
2019
 
Capital
expenditures
North America
$
400

 
$
116

 
$
97

 
$
143

 
$
7

 
$
15,496

 
$
178

EAME
70

 
23

 
13

 
17

 
(1
)
 
4,918

 
23

Asia/Pacific
88

 
39

 
29

 
3

 
3

 
4,540

 
6

Latin America
58

 
3

 
22

 
5

 
15

 
2,809

 
2

Caterpillar Power Finance
29

 
(16
)
 
13

 

 
26

 
1,673

 

Mining
80

 
16

 
18

 
34

 
3

 
2,966

 
34

Total Segments
725

 
181

 
192

 
202

 
53

 
32,402

 
243

Unallocated
19

 
(83
)
 
64

 

 

 
1,896

 
3

Timing
(8
)
 
(5
)
 

 

 

 
16

 

Methodology

 
49

 
(55
)
 

 

 
(216
)
 

Inter-segment Eliminations (1)

 

 

 

 

 
(405
)
 

Total
$
736

 
$
142

 
$
201

 
$
202

 
$
53

 
$
33,693

 
$
246

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (1) Elimination is primarily related to intercompany loans.


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7.
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
 
Guarantees
We provide loan guarantees to third-party lenders for financing associated with machinery purchased by customers.  These guarantees have varying terms and are secured by the machinery being financed. We also provide residual value guarantees to third-party lenders associated with machinery leased to customers. These guarantees have varying terms. In addition, we participate in standby letters of credit issued to third parties on behalf of our customers.  These standby letters of credit have varying terms and beneficiaries and are secured by customer assets.

No significant loss has been experienced or is anticipated under any of these guarantees. At March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the related recorded liability was less than $1 million. The maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted and without reduction for any amounts that may possibly be recovered under recourse or collateralized provisions) we could be required to make under the guarantees was $50 million and $65 million at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

We provide guarantees to repurchase certain loans of Caterpillar dealers from a special-purpose corporation (SPC) that qualifies as a VIE (see Note 1 for additional information regarding the accounting guidance on the consolidation of VIEs).  The purpose of the SPC is to provide short-term working capital loans to Caterpillar dealers.  This SPC issues commercial paper and uses the proceeds to fund its loan program.  We have a loan purchase agreement with the SPC that obligates us to purchase certain loans that are not paid at maturity.  We receive a fee for providing this guarantee, which provides a source of liquidity for the SPC.  We are the primary beneficiary of the SPC as our guarantees result in us having both the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the SPC's economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses and therefore we have consolidated the financial statements of the SPC. As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the SPC’s assets of $1.47 billion and $1.45 billion, respectively, were primarily comprised of loans to dealers, which are included in Finance receivables, net in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position, and the SPC's liabilities of $1.47 billion and $1.45 billion, respectively, were primarily comprised of commercial paper, which is included in Short-term borrowings in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.  The assets of the SPC are not available to pay our creditors. We may be obligated to perform under the guarantee if the SPC experiences losses. No loss has been experienced or is anticipated under this loan purchase agreement.

Litigation and claims
We are involved in unresolved legal actions that arise in the normal course of business. Although it is not possible to predict with certainty the outcome of our unresolved legal actions, we believe that these unresolved legal actions will neither individually nor in the aggregate have a material adverse effect on our consolidated results of operations, financial position or liquidity.

8.
Fair Value Measurements
A.
Fair Value Measurements
The guidance on fair value measurements defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants.  This guidance also specifies a fair value hierarchy based upon the observability of inputs used in valuation techniques.  Observable inputs (highest level) reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs (lowest level) reflect internally developed market assumptions.  In accordance with this guidance, fair value measurements are classified under the following hierarchy:
 
Level 1 – Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.
Level 2 – Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs or significant value-drivers are observable in active markets.
Level 3 – Model-derived valuations in which one or more significant inputs or significant value-drivers are unobservable.

When available, we use quoted market prices to determine fair value and we classify such measurements within Level 1. In some cases where market prices are not available, we make use of observable market-based inputs to calculate fair value, in which case the measurements are classified within Level 2.  If quoted or observable market prices are not available, fair value is based upon valuations in which one or more significant inputs are unobservable, including internally developed models that use, where possible, current market-based parameters such as interest rates, yield curves and currency rates.  These measurements are classified within Level 3.


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Fair value measurements are classified according to the lowest level input or value-driver that is significant to the valuation.  A measurement may therefore be classified within Level 3 even though there may be significant inputs that are readily observable.

Fair value measurement includes the consideration of nonperformance risk.  Nonperformance risk refers to the risk that an obligation (either by a counterparty or us) will not be fulfilled.  For financial assets traded in an active market (Level 1), the nonperformance risk is included in the market price.  For certain other financial assets and liabilities (Level 2 and 3), our fair value calculations have been adjusted accordingly.

Derivative financial instruments
The fair value of interest rate contracts is primarily based on standard industry accepted models that utilize the appropriate market-based forward swap curves and zero-coupon interest rates to determine discounted cash flows.  The fair value of foreign currency forward and cross currency contracts is based on standard industry accepted valuation models that discount cash flows resulting from the differential between the contract price and the market-based forward rate.
 
Derivative financial instruments are measured on a recurring basis at fair value and are classified as Level 2 measurements.   We had derivative financial instruments in a net asset position included in our Consolidated Statements of Financial Position of $241 million and $34 million as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

Impaired loans
Our impaired loans are subject to measurement at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and are classified as Level 3 measurements. A loan is considered impaired when management determines that collection of contractual amounts due is not probable. In these cases, an allowance for credit losses may be established based either on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the receivables' effective interest rate, the fair value of the collateral for collateral-dependent receivables or the observable market price of the receivable. In determining collateral value, we estimate the current fair market value of the collateral less selling costs. We had impaired loans carried at the fair value of $324 million and $343 million as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
B.
Fair Values of Financial Instruments
In addition to the methods and assumptions we use to record the fair value of financial instruments as discussed in the Fair Value Measurements section above, we used the following methods and assumptions to estimate the fair value of our financial instruments:

Cash and cash equivalents – carrying amount approximated fair value. 
Finance receivables, net – fair value was estimated by discounting the future cash flows using current rates representative of receivables with similar remaining maturities. 
Restricted cash and cash equivalents – carrying amount approximated fair value. 
Short-term borrowings – carrying amount approximated fair value. 
Long-term debt – fair value for fixed and floating-rate debt was estimated based on quoted market prices.


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Fair values of our financial instruments were as follows:
(Millions of dollars)
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 
Fair Value
Levels
 
Reference
Cash and cash equivalents
$
670

 
$
670

 
$
690

 
$
690

 
1
 
 
Restricted cash and cash equivalents(1)
$
4

 
$
4

 
$
5

 
$
5

 
1
 
 
Finance receivables, net (excluding finance leases(2))
$
19,231

 
$
19,271

 
$
20,022

 
$
20,133

 
3
 
Note 3
Interest rate contracts:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
In a receivable position
$
61

 
$
61

 
$
5

 
$
5

 
2
 
Note 4
In a payable position
$
(31
)
 
$
(31
)
 
$
(25
)
 
$
(25
)
 
2
 
Note 4
Cross currency contracts:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
In a receivable position
$
165

 
$
165

 
$
72

 
$
72

 
2
 
Note 4
In a payable position
$
(1
)
 
$
(1
)
 
$
(4
)
 
$
(4
)
 
2
 
Note 4
Foreign exchange contracts:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
In a receivable position
$
75

 
$
75

 
$
7

 
$
7

 
2
 
Note 4
In a payable position
$
(28
)
 
$
(28
)
 
$
(21
)
 
$
(21
)
 
2
 
Note 4
Short-term borrowings
$
(4,789
)
 
$
(4,789
)
 
$
(5,161
)
 
$
(5,161
)
 
1
 
 
Long-term debt
$
(23,163
)
 
$
(23,226
)
 
$
(23,334
)
 
$
(23,655
)
 
2
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1) Included in Other assets in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.
(2) Represents finance leases and failed sale leasebacks of $7.34 billion and $7.81 billion as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

9.
Income Taxes 

The provision for income taxes reflected an estimated annual tax rate of 26 percent in the first quarter of 2020, compared with 27 percent in the first quarter of 2019. The decrease in the estimated annual tax rate was primarily due to changes in the geographic mix of profits.

10.
Subsequent Event

As the COVID-19 global pandemic continues to evolve, our financial results for the remainder of 2020 and perhaps beyond will be impacted by the continued global economic uncertainty. The magnitude of the pandemic, including the extent of any impact on our business, financial position, results of operations or liquidity, which could be material, cannot be reasonably estimated at this time due to the rapid development and fluidity of the situation. The ultimate effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business will be determined by the duration of the pandemic, its geographic spread, business disruptions and the overall impact on the global economy.

We, as a result, have taken decisive actions to maintain our strong financial position and increase liquidity. In April 2020, we registered for $4.1 billion in commercial paper support programs now available in the United States and Canada. In addition, we also benefit from the incremental $3.9 billion short-term credit facility that was secured by Caterpillar. We have not made any drawings under this new credit facility or our existing global credit facilities as of the date of this filing nor do we have any outstanding borrowings under either commercial paper support program as of the date of this filing.



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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with our unaudited financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this report and our discussion of significant risks to the company’s business under Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors of the 2019 Form 10-K as supplemented by Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors of this report.

OVERVIEW

We reported first-quarter 2020 revenues of $695 million, a decrease of $41 million, or 6 percent, compared with the first quarter of 2019. First-quarter 2020 profit was $90 million, an $8 million, or 8 percent, decrease from the first quarter of 2019.

The decrease in revenues was primarily due to a $29 million unfavorable impact from lower average earning assets and a $5 million unfavorable impact due to the February 2019 termination of a committed credit facility with Caterpillar.

First-quarter 2020 profit before income taxes was $127 million, a $15 million, or 11 percent, decrease from the first quarter of 2019. The decrease was primarily due to a $12 million unfavorable impact from lower average earning assets, an $8 million increase in provision for credit losses and the $5 million unfavorable impact mentioned above from the termination of a committed credit facility with Caterpillar. These unfavorable impacts were partially offset by a $16 million decrease in general, operating and administrative expenses primarily due to lower short-term incentive compensation expense.

The provision for income taxes reflected an estimated annual tax rate of 26 percent in the first quarter of 2020, compared with 27 percent in the first quarter of 2019.

During the first quarter of 2020, retail new business volume was $2.31 billion, a decrease of $40 million, or 2 percent, from the first quarter of 2019. The decrease was driven by lower volume across all segments with the exception of an increase in North America.

At the end of the first quarter of 2020, past dues were 4.13 percent, compared with 3.61 percent at the end of the first quarter of 2019. The increase was primarily due to North America, Asia/Pacific and Mining, partially offset by a decrease in Caterpillar Power Finance. Write-offs, net of recoveries, were $30 million for the first quarter of both 2020 and 2019. As of March 31, 2020, the allowance for credit losses totaled $457 million, or 1.69 percent of finance receivables, compared with $424 million, or 1.50 percent of finance receivables at December 31, 2019. The increase in allowance for credit losses was primarily driven by the forecast of deteriorating economic conditions from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Response to COVID-19 and Global Business Conditions:

Operational Impacts
We remain dedicated to the safety, health and well-being of our employees. Employees who can work from home are doing so. In offices that remain open, we have implemented safeguards in our facilities to protect team members, including increased frequency of cleaning and disinfecting facilities, social distancing practices and other measures consistent with specific regulatory requirements and guidance from health authorities.

In order to manage costs, we took actions to reduce discretionary expenses and suspended 2020 salary increases and short-term incentives for many employees and all senior executives.

We are monitoring the situation closely and continue to focus on portfolio health. We are responding to government requirements globally to adjust the repayment terms for customers and are providing payment relief through Customer Care Programs launched globally, including account modifications to accommodate customer needs. We continue to support qualified customers and dealers with new loans and leases to support their current and future business needs. 

Our financial results for the remainder of 2020 will be impacted by continued global economic uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We expect the impacts of the pandemic on our results to be more significant in the second quarter than in the first quarter and to continue until global economic conditions improve.




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FIRST QUARTER 2020 COMPARED WITH FIRST QUARTER 2019

Consolidated Total Revenues

consrev1q20vs1q19.jpg
The chart above graphically illustrates reasons for the change in Consolidated Total Revenues between first quarter 2019 (at left) and first quarter 2020 (at right). Items favorably impacting total revenues appear as upward stair steps with corresponding dollar amounts above each bar, while items negatively impacting total revenues appear as downward stair steps with dollar amounts reflected in parentheses above each bar. Management utilizes these charts internally to visually communicate results. 

Retail revenue for the first quarter of 2020 was $329 million, a decrease of $6 million from the same period in 2019. The decrease was due to a $4 million unfavorable impact from lower average earning assets and a $2 million unfavorable impact from lower interest rates on retail finance receivables. For the quarter ended March 31, 2020, retail average earning assets were $22.67 billion, a decrease of $257 million from the same period in 2019. The annualized average yield was 5.80 percent for the first quarter of 2020, compared with 5.85 percent for the first quarter of 2019.

Operating lease revenue for the first quarter of 2020 was $257 million, a decrease of $1 million from the same period in 2019. The decrease was due to a $2 million unfavorable impact from lower average earning assets, partially offset by a $1 million favorable impact from higher average rental rates on operating leases.

Wholesale revenue for the first quarter of 2020 was $99 million, a decrease of $20 million from the same period in 2019. The decrease was due to a $14 million unfavorable impact from lower average earning assets and a $6 million unfavorable impact from lower interest rates on wholesale finance receivables. For the quarter ended March 31, 2020, wholesale average earning assets were $4.82 billion, a decrease of $615 million from the same period in 2019. The annualized average yield was 8.22 percent for the first quarter of 2020, compared with 8.72 percent for the first quarter of 2019.

Other revenue, net items were as follows:
(Millions of dollars)
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
2020

2019
 
Change
Finance receivable and operating lease fees (including late charges)
$
13

 
$
15

 
$
(2
)
Fees on committed credit facility extended to Caterpillar

 
5

 
(5
)
Interest income on Notes receivable from Caterpillar
3

 
7

 
(4
)
Net loss on returned or repossessed equipment
(9
)
 
(8
)
 
(1
)
Miscellaneous other revenue, net
3

 
5

 
(2
)
Total Other revenue, net
$
10


$
24

 
$
(14
)
 
 
 
 
 
 

There was a $5 million unfavorable impact from currency on revenues in the first quarter of 2020. Currency represents the net translation impact resulting from changes in foreign currency exchange rates versus the U.S. dollar and is included in all financial statement line items and each of the items included in the above analysis.


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Consolidated Profit Before Income Taxes

conspbt1q20vs1q19.jpg
(1) Analysis excludes $5 million in offsetting revenues and expenses for property taxes on operating leases for both the first quarter of 2020 and 2019. 
The chart above graphically illustrates reasons for the change in Consolidated Profit Before Income Taxes between first quarter 2019 (at left) and first quarter 2020 (at right). Items favorably impacting profit before income taxes appear as upward stair steps with corresponding dollar amounts above each bar, while items negatively impacting profit before income taxes appear as downward stair steps with dollar amounts reflected in parentheses above each bar. Management utilizes these charts internally to visually communicate results. 

First-quarter 2020 profit before income taxes was $127 million, compared with $142 million for the first quarter of 2019. The decrease was primarily due to a $12 million unfavorable impact from lower average earning assets, an $8 million increase in provision for credit losses and a $5 million unfavorable impact due to the February 2019 termination of a committed credit facility with Caterpillar. These unfavorable impacts were partially offset by a $16 million decrease in general, operating and administrative expenses primarily due to lower short-term incentive compensation expense.

There was a $3 million unfavorable impact from currency on profit before income taxes in the first quarter of 2020. Currency represents the net translation impact resulting from changes in foreign currency exchange rates versus the U.S. dollar and is included in all financial statement line items and each of the items included in the above analysis.

Provision for Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes reflected an estimated annual tax rate of 26 percent in the first quarter of 2020, compared with 27 percent in the first quarter of 2019.








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Finance Receivables and Equipment on Operating Leases

New Business Volume
(Millions of dollars)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
2020
 
2019
 
Change
New retail financing
$
2,060

 
$
2,095

 
$
(35
)
New operating lease activity
252

 
257

 
(5
)
New wholesale financing
8,833

 
11,457

 
(2,624
)
Total
$
11,145

 
$
13,809

 
$
(2,664
)
 
 
 
 
 
 

New retail financing decreased due to lower volume across all segments with the exception of an increase in North America. New wholesale financing decreased primarily due to lower purchases of trade receivables from Caterpillar.

Total Managed Portfolio
We define total portfolio as Finance receivables, net plus Equipment on operating leases, net. We also manage and service receivables and leases that have been sold by us to third parties with limited or no recourse in order to mitigate our concentration of credit risk with certain customers.  These assets are not available to pay our creditors. Total managed portfolio was as follows: 
(Millions of dollars)
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
 
Change
Finance receivables, net
$
26,570

 
$
27,832

 
$
(1,262
)
Equipment on operating leases, net
3,396

 
3,583

 
(187
)
Total portfolio
$
29,966

 
$
31,415

 
$
(1,449
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail loans, net
$
199

 
$
186

 
$
13

Retail leases, net
75

 
81

 
(6
)
Operating leases
25

 
26

 
(1
)
Total off-balance sheet managed assets
$
299

 
$
293

 
$
6

 
 
 
 
 
 
Total managed portfolio
$
30,265

 
$
31,708

 
$
(1,443
)
 
 
 
 
 
 

Total Portfolio Metrics
At the end of the first quarter of 2020, past dues were 4.13 percent, compared with 3.61 percent at the end of the first quarter of 2019. The increase was primarily due to North America, Asia/Pacific and Mining, partially offset by a decrease in Caterpillar Power Finance. Total non-performing finance receivables, which represent finance receivables currently on non-accrual status, were $782 million and $805 million at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. Total non-performing finance receivables as a percentage of our finance receivables were 2.89 percent and 2.85 percent at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

Our allowance for credit losses as of March 31, 2020 was $457 million or 1.69 percent of finance receivables compared with $424 million or 1.50 percent as of December 31, 2019. The increase in allowance for credit losses was primarily driven by the forecast of deteriorating economic conditions from the COVID-19 pandemic. The allowance is subject to an ongoing evaluation based on many quantitative and qualitative factors, including past loss experience, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, estimated value of underlying collateral and economic forecasts. We believe our allowance is sufficient to provide for losses over the remaining life of our finance receivable portfolio as of March 31, 2020.


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CAPITAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY
 
Capital resources and liquidity provide us with the ability to meet our financial obligations on a timely basis.  Maintaining and managing adequate capital and liquidity resources includes management of funding sources and their utilization based on current, future and contingent needs. Throughout the first quarter of 2020, we experienced favorable liquidity conditions. We ended the first quarter of 2020 with $670 million of cash, a decrease of $20 million from year-end 2019. Our cash balances are held in numerous locations throughout the world with approximately $194 million held by our non-U.S. subsidiaries. Amounts held by non-U.S. subsidiaries are available for general corporate use and could be used in the U.S. without incurring significant additional U.S. taxes. We expect to meet our U.S. funding needs without repatriating undistributed profits that are indefinitely reinvested outside the U.S.
 
BORROWINGS
Borrowings consist primarily of medium-term notes and commercial paper, the combination of which is used to manage interest rate risk and funding requirements.

We receive debt ratings from the major credit rating agencies. Moody’s long- and short-term ratings of our debt are A3 and Prime-2, while Fitch and S&P maintain a "mid-A" debt rating. This split rating has not had a material impact on our borrowing costs or our overall financial health. However, a downgrade of our credit ratings by any of the major credit rating agencies would result in increased borrowing costs and could make access to certain credit markets more difficult. In the event economic conditions deteriorate such that access to debt markets becomes unavailable, we would rely on cash flows from our existing portfolio, existing cash balances, access to our committed credit facilities and other credit line facilities, commercial paper support facilities sponsored by the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Bank of Canada, and potential borrowings from Caterpillar. In addition, Caterpillar maintains a support agreement with us, which requires Caterpillar to remain our sole owner and may, under certain circumstances, require Caterpillar to make payments to us should we fail to maintain certain financial ratios.

Total borrowings outstanding as of March 31, 2020 were $27.97 billion, a decrease of $1.14 billion over December 31, 2019 due to lower portfolio funding requirements. Outstanding borrowings were as follows:
(Millions of dollars)
 
March 31,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
Medium-term notes, net of unamortized discount and debt issuance costs
$
22,670

 
$
22,692

Commercial paper, net of unamortized discount
4,060

 
4,168

Bank borrowings – long-term
493

 
642

Bank borrowings – short-term
361

 
605

Variable denomination floating rate demand notes
368

 
388

Notes payable to Caterpillar
22

 
618

Total outstanding borrowings
$
27,974

 
$
29,113

 
 
 
 

Medium-term notes
We issue medium-term unsecured notes through securities dealers or underwriters in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, and China to both retail and institutional investors. These notes are offered in several currencies and with a variety of maturities. These notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company. Medium-term notes issued totaled $2.00 billion and redeemed totaled $2.02 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2020. Medium-term notes outstanding as of March 31, 2020, mature as follows: 
(Millions of dollars)
 
2020
$
5,426

2021
7,501

2022
4,548

2023
2,153

2024
2,649

Thereafter
393

Total
$
22,670

 
 



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Commercial paper
We issue unsecured commercial paper in the U.S., Europe and other international capital markets.  These short-term promissory notes are issued on a discounted basis and are payable at maturity. As of March 31, 2020, there was $4.06 billion outstanding in commercial paper.
 
Revolving credit facilities
As of March 31, 2020, we had three global credit facilities with a syndicate of banks totaling $10.50 billion (Credit Facility) available in the aggregate to both Caterpillar and us for general liquidity purposes.  Based on management's allocation decision, which can be revised from time to time, the portion of the Credit Facility available to us as of March 31, 2020 was $7.75 billion. Information on our Credit Facility is as follows:

The 364-day facility of $3.15 billion (of which $2.33 billion is available to us) expires in September 2020.
The three-year facility, as amended and restated in September 2019, of $2.73 billion (of which $2.01 billion is available to us) expires in September 2022.
The five-year facility, as amended and restated in September 2019, of $4.62 billion (of which $3.41 billion is available to us) expires in September 2024. 

At March 31, 2020, Caterpillar’s consolidated net worth was $14.25 billion, which was above the $9.00 billion required under the Credit Facility.  The consolidated net worth is defined in the Credit Facility as the consolidated shareholders' equity including preferred stock but excluding the pension and other postretirement benefits balance within Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss).

At March 31, 2020, our covenant interest coverage ratio was 1.78 to 1. This is above the 1.15 to 1 minimum ratio, calculated as (1) profit excluding income taxes, interest expense and net gain/(loss) from interest rate derivatives to (2) interest expense, calculated at the end of each calendar quarter for the rolling four quarter period then most recently ended, required by the Credit Facility.

In addition, at March 31, 2020, our six-month covenant leverage ratio was 7.29 to 1.  This is below the maximum ratio of debt to net worth of 10 to 1, calculated (1) on a monthly basis as the average of the leverage ratios determined on the last day of each of the six preceding calendar months and (2) at each December 31, required by the Credit Facility.

In the event that either Caterpillar or we do not meet one or more of our respective financial covenants under the Credit Facility in the future (and are unable to obtain a consent or waiver), the syndicate of banks may terminate the commitments allocated to the party that does not meet its covenants.  Additionally, in such event, certain of our other lenders under other loan agreements where similar financial covenants or cross default provisions are applicable, may, at their election, choose to pursue remedies under those loan agreements, including accelerating the repayment of outstanding borrowings. At March 31, 2020, there were no borrowings under the Credit Facility.

Bank borrowings
Available credit lines with banks as of March 31, 2020 totaled $4.17 billion.  These committed and uncommitted credit lines, which may be eligible for renewal at various future dates or have no specified expiration date, are used primarily by our non-U.S. subsidiaries for local funding requirements. As of March 31, 2020, we had $854 million outstanding against these credit lines and were in compliance with all debt covenants under these credit lines. The remaining available credit commitments may be withdrawn any time at the lenders' discretion.
 
Variable denomination floating rate demand notes
We obtain funding from the sale of variable denomination floating rate demand notes, which may be redeemed at any time at the option of the holder without any material restriction.  We do not hold reserves to fund the payment of the demand notes.  The notes are offered on a continuous basis. As of March 31, 2020, there was $368 million of variable denomination floating rate demand notes outstanding. The maximum amount of variable denomination floating rate demand notes that we may have outstanding at any time may not exceed $1.25 billion.

Notes receivable from/payable to Caterpillar
Under our variable amount and term lending agreements and other notes receivable with Caterpillar, we may borrow up to $3.59 billion from Caterpillar and Caterpillar may borrow up to $2.05 billion from us.  The variable amount lending agreements are in effect for indefinite periods of time and may be changed or terminated by either party with 30 days notice.  The term lending agreements have remaining maturities ranging up to nine years. We had notes payable of $22 million and notes receivable of $290 million outstanding under these agreements as of March 31, 2020.

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Impact from COVID-19 on liquidity
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 global pandemic, we have taken actions to maintain our strong financial position and increase liquidity. In April 2020, we registered for $4.1 billion in commercial paper support programs now available in the United States and Canada. In addition, we also benefit from the incremental $3.9 billion short-term credit facility that was secured by Caterpillar which expires on December 31, 2020. We have not made any drawings under this new credit facility or our existing global credit facilities as of the date of this filing nor do we have any outstanding borrowings under either commercial paper support program as of the date of this filing.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
We have potential payment exposure for guarantees issued to third parties totaling $50 million as of March 31, 2020.

CASH FLOWS
Operating cash flow was $401 million in the first three months of 2020, compared with $299 million for the same period in 2019. Net cash provided by investing activities was $565 million for the first three months of 2020, compared with $81 million for the same period in 2019. The change was primarily due to the impact of Caterpillar purchased receivables and higher collections of finance receivables, partially offset by higher additions to finance receivables. Net cash used for financing activities was $965 million for the first three months of 2020, compared with $489 million for the same period in 2019. The change was primarily due to lower portfolio funding requirements.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

For a discussion of recent accounting pronouncements, see Part I, Item 1. Note 2 - New Accounting Pronouncements.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 

Allowance for credit losses
The allowance for credit losses is management’s estimate of expected losses over the life of our finance receivable portfolio calculated using loss forecast models that take into consideration historical credit loss experience, current economic conditions and forecasts and scenarios that capture country and industry-specific economic factors. In addition, qualitative factors not able to be fully captured in our loss forecast models, including borrower-specific and Company-specific macro-economic factors, are considered in the evaluation of the adequacy of our allowance for credit losses. These qualitative factors are subjective and require a degree of management judgment.

The allowance for credit losses is measured on a collective (pool) basis when similar risk characteristics exist and on an individual basis when it is determined that similar risk characteristics do not exist. Finance receivables are identified for individual evaluation based on past-due status and information available about the customer, such as financial statements, news reports and published credit ratings, as well as general information regarding industry trends and the economic environment in which our customers operate. The allowance for credit losses attributable to finance receivables that are individually evaluated is based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the receivables' effective interest rate, the fair value of the collateral for collateral-dependent receivables or the observable market price of the receivable.  In determining collateral value, we estimate the current fair market value of the collateral less selling costs. We also consider credit enhancements such as additional collateral and contractual third-party guarantees.

While management believes it has exercised prudent judgment and applied reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurance that in the future, changes in economic conditions or other factors would not cause changes in the financial health of our customers. If the financial health of our customers deteriorates, the timing and level of payments received could be impacted and therefore, could result in a change to our estimated losses.



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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
Certain statements in this Form 10-Q relate to future events and expectations and are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “believe,” “estimate,” “will be,” “will,” “would,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “project,” “intend,” “could,” “should” or other similar words or expressions often identify forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding our outlook, projections, forecasts, trend descriptions or any statement concerning our future response to or the expected effects on our business of the recent global coronavirus pandemic. These statements do not guarantee future performance and speak only as of the date they are made, and we do not undertake to update our forward-looking statements.

Cat Financial’s actual results may differ materially from those described or implied in our forward-looking statements based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to: (i) government monetary or fiscal policies; (ii) political and economic risks, commercial instability and events beyond our control in the countries in which we operate; (iii) demand for Caterpillar products; (iv) our ability to develop, produce and market quality products that meet our customers’ needs; (v) information technology security threats and computer crime; (vi) disruptions or volatility in global financial markets limiting our sources of liquidity or the liquidity of our customers, dealers and suppliers; (vii) failure to maintain our credit ratings and potential resulting increases to our cost of borrowing and adverse effects on our cost of funds, liquidity, competitive position and access to capital markets; (viii) changes in interest rates, currency fluctuations or market liquidity conditions; (ix) an increase in delinquencies, repossessions or net losses of our customers; (x) our compliance with financial and other restrictive covenants in debt agreements; (xi) alleged or actual violations of trade or anti-corruption laws and regulations; (xii) additional tax expense or exposure; (xiii) new regulations or changes in financial services regulations; (xiv) residual values of leased equipment; (xv) marketing, operational or administrative support received from Caterpillar; (xvi) changes in accounting guidance; (xvii) the recent global coronavirus pandemic, which has led to periods of significant volatility in financial and other markets; and (xviii) other factors described in more detail in Cat Financial’s Forms 10-Q, 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
An evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and our Chief Financial Officer (CFO), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined under Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report. Based on that evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting during the first quarter of 2020 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
 
We are involved in unresolved legal actions that arise in the normal course of business. Although it is not possible to predict with certainty the outcome of our unresolved legal actions, we believe that these unresolved legal actions will neither individually nor in the aggregate have a material adverse effect on our consolidated results of operations, financial position or liquidity.

ITEM 1A.  RISK FACTORS
 
This section supplements and updates certain of the information found under Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 filed with the SEC on February 19, 2020 (the 2019 Form 10-K) and the information disclosed in the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 30, 2020 relating to COVID-19 (the COVID-19 8-K) based on information currently known to us and recent developments since the date of the 2019 Form 10-K filing and the COVID-19 8-K filing. The matters discussed below should be read in conjunction with the risk factors set forth in the 2019 Form 10-K and the information disclosed in COVID-19 8-K. However, the risks and uncertainties that we face are not limited to those described below and those set forth in the 2019 Form 10-K and the COVID-19 8-K. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently believe to be immaterial may also adversely affect our business.

The recent global coronavirus pandemic could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and/or liquidity.
 
COVID-19 was identified in China in late 2019 and has spread globally. The rapid spread has resulted in weaker demand and supply constraints and the implementation of numerous measures to try to contain the virus, such as travel bans and restrictions, quarantines, shelter in place orders and shutdowns. These factors have impacted and may continue to impact all or portions of Caterpillar’s workforce and operations, particularly as Caterpillar has temporarily closed certain of its facilities and may continue to temporarily close facilities as the situation warrants.

Future restrictions on Caterpillar’s access to its manufacturing facilities or on its support operations or workforce, any future closure of additional manufacturing facilities due to weaker demand or supply constraints, or similar limitations for its suppliers, disruptions to its supply chain or restrictions or disruptions of transportation, could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or liquidity and the financial health and credit risk associated with our customers. The overall magnitude of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the extent of its impact on our business, results of operations or liquidity cannot be reasonably estimated due to the rapid development and fluidity of the situation. Recent actions by US federal, state and foreign governments to address the pandemic may also have a significant adverse effect on the markets in which we conduct our business. 

In recent weeks, the COVID-19 pandemic has also caused, and is likely to continue to cause economic, market and other disruptions worldwide. Such volatility in the global capital markets could increase our cost of capital and could adversely impact our access to capital.

Additional risks in Item 1A of our 2019 Form 10-K that may be impacted by these developments include “Risk Factors-Financial Risks,” “Risk Factors-Macroeconomic Risks” and “Risk Factors-Operational Risks-The success of our business depends upon the demand for Caterpillar’s products.”



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ITEM 4.  MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
 
Not applicable.

ITEM 5.  OTHER INFORMATION
 
None.

ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS
Exhibit
No.
Description of Exhibit
 
 
31.1
31.2
32
101.INS
XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

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Signatures
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation
 
 
 
Date:
May 6, 2020
/s/David T. Walton
 
 
David T. Walton, President, Director and Chief Executive
Officer

Date:
May 6, 2020
/s/Patrick T. McCartan
 
 
Patrick T. McCartan, Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer

Date:
May 6, 2020
/s/Michael G. Sposato
 
 
Michael G. Sposato, Secretary

Date:
May 6, 2020
/s/Jeffry D. Everett
 
 
Jeffry D. Everett, Controller



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