Derivatives and Hedging Activities

6 Months Ended

May 30, 2014

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

 DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

Hedge Accounting

We recognize derivative instruments and hedging activities as either assets or liabilities in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and measure them at fair value. Gains and losses resulting from changes in fair value are accounted for depending on the use of the derivative and whether it is designated and qualifies for hedge accounting.

Economic Hedging—Hedges of Forecasted Transactions

In countries outside the U.S., we transact business in U.S. Dollars and in various other currencies. We may use foreign exchange option contracts or forward contracts to hedge certain cash flow exposures resulting from changes in these foreign currency exchange rates. These foreign exchange contracts, carried at fair value, have maturities of up to twelve months. We enter into these foreign exchange contracts to hedge a portion of our forecasted foreign currency denominated revenue in the normal course of business and accordingly, they are not speculative in nature.

We recognize these contracts as derivative instruments and they are classified as either assets or liabilities on the balance sheet and measured on a recurring basis at fair value. Gains and losses resulting from changes in fair value are accounted for depending on the use of the contract and whether it is designated and qualifies for hedge accounting. To receive hedge accounting treatment, all hedging relationships are formally documented at the inception of the hedge, and the hedges must be highly effective in offsetting changes to future cash flows on hedged transactions. We record changes in the intrinsic value of these cash flow hedges in accumulated other comprehensive income in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, until the forecasted transaction occurs. When the forecasted transaction occurs, we reclassify the related gain or loss on the cash flow hedge to revenue. In the event the underlying forecasted transaction does not occur, or it becomes probable that it will not occur, we reclassify the gain or loss on the related cash flow hedge from accumulated other comprehensive income to interest and other income (expense), net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income at that time. If we do not elect hedge accounting, or the contract does not qualify for hedge accounting treatment, the changes in fair market value from period to period are recorded in interest and other income (expense), net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

Balance Sheet Hedging—Hedging of Foreign Currency Assets and Liabilities

We also hedge our net recognized foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities with foreign exchange forward contracts to reduce the risk that the value of these assets and liabilities will be adversely affected by changes in exchange rates. These contracts hedge assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies and are carried at fair value with changes in the fair value recorded to interest and other income (expense), net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. These contracts do not subject us to material balance sheet risk due to exchange rate movements because gains and losses on these derivatives are intended to offset gains and losses on the assets and liabilities being hedged.

The bank counterparties to these contracts expose us to credit-related losses in the event of their nonperformance. However, to mitigate that risk, we only contract with counterparties who meet our minimum requirements as determined by our counterparty risk assessment process. We monitor ratings, credit spreads and potential downgrades on at least a quarterly basis. Based on our ongoing assessment of counterparty risk, we may adjust our exposure to various counterparties. In addition, our hedging policy establishes maximum limits for each counterparty to mitigate any concentration of risk.

We evaluate hedge effectiveness at the inception of the hedge prospectively as well as retrospectively and record any ineffective portion of the hedging instruments in interest and other income (expense), net on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. The net gain (loss) recognized in interest and other income (expense), net for cash flow hedges due to hedge ineffectiveness was insignificant for the periods presented. The time value of purchased contracts is recorded in interest and other income (expense), net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

The fair value of derivative instruments on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of May 30, 2014 and November 29, 2013 were as follows (in thousands):

	2014				2013
	Fair Value Asset Derivatives(1)		Fair Value Liability Derivatives(2)		Fair Value Asset Derivatives(1)		Fair Value Liability Derivatives(2)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange option contracts(3)	$	5,574	$	—	$	8,913	$	—
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange forward contracts	610		1,120		2,978		1,067
Total derivatives	$	6,184	$	1,120	$	11,891	$	1,067

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⁽¹⁾  Included in prepaid expenses and other current assets on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

⁽²⁾  Included in accrued expenses on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

⁽³⁾  Hedging effectiveness expected to be recognized into income within the next twelve months.

The aggregate fair value of derivative instruments in net asset positions represent the maximum exposure to loss at the reporting date as a result of all of the counterparties failing to perform as contracted. This exposure could be reduced by the fair value of liabilities included in master netting arrangements with those same counterparties.

The effect of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges and of derivative instruments not designated as hedges in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six months ended May 30, 2014 was as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months						Six Months
	Foreign Exchange Option Contracts			Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts			Foreign Exchange Option Contracts			Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships:
Net gain (loss) recognized in OCI, net of tax(1)	$	2,001		$	—		$	1,971		$	—
Net gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income, net of tax(2)	$	2,616		$	—		$	5,414		$	—
Net gain (loss) recognized in income(3)	$	(3,653	)	$	—		$	(7,196	)	$	—
Derivatives not designated as hedging relationships:
Net gain (loss) recognized in income(4)	$	—		$	(515	)	$	—		$	720

The effect of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges and of derivative instruments not designated as hedges in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six months ended May 31, 2013 was as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months					Six Months
	Foreign Exchange Option Contracts			Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts		Foreign Exchange Option Contracts			Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships:
Net gain (loss) recognized in OCI, net of tax(1)	$	10,885		$	—	$	32,660		$	—
Net gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income, net of tax(2)	$	15,299		$	—	$	22,392		$	—
Net gain (loss) recognized in income(3)	$	(4,999	)	$	—	$	(9,667	)	$	—
Derivatives not designated as hedging relationships:
Net gain (loss) recognized in income(4)	$	—		$	3,318	$	—		$	4,796

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⁽¹⁾  Net change in the fair value of the effective portion classified in other comprehensive income (“OCI”).

⁽²⁾  Effective portion classified as revenue.

⁽³⁾  Ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing classified in interest and other income (expense), net.

⁽⁴⁾  Classified in interest and other income (expense), net.