Derivative Financial Instruments

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Summary of Derivative Instruments [Abstract]

Derivative Financial Instruments

10. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments

As of September 30, 2012, the Company’s derivative assets and liabilities primarily resulted from cash flow hedges related to its forecasted operating expenses transacted in local currencies. A substantial portion of the Company’s overseas expenses are and will continue to be transacted in local currencies. To protect against fluctuations in operating expenses and the volatility of future cash flows caused by changes in currency exchange rates, the Company has established a program that uses foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge its exposure to these potential changes. The terms of these instruments, and the hedged transactions to which they relate, generally do not exceed 12 months and the maximum term is 18 months.

Generally, when the dollar is weak, foreign currency denominated expenses will be higher, and these higher expenses will be partially offset by the gains realized from the Company’s hedging contracts. Conversely, if the dollar is strong, foreign currency denominated expenses will be lower. These lower expenses will in turn be partially offset by the losses incurred from the Company’s hedging contracts. The change in the derivative component in Accumulated other comprehensive loss includes unrealized gains or losses that arose from changes in market value of the effective portion of derivatives that were held during the period, and gains or losses that were previously unrealized but have been recognized in the same line item as the forecasted transaction in current period net income due to termination or maturities of derivative contracts. This reclassification has no effect on total comprehensive income or equity.

The total cumulative unrealized loss on cash flow derivative instruments was $0.4 million and $5.2 million at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, and is included in Accumulated other comprehensive loss in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. The net unrealized loss as of September 30, 2012 is expected to be recognized in income over the next 12 months at the same time the hedged items are recognized in income.

Derivatives not Designated as Hedges

A substantial portion of the Company’s overseas assets and liabilities are and will continue to be denominated in local currencies. To protect against fluctuations in earnings caused by changes in currency exchange rates when remeasuring the Company’s balance sheet, it utilizes foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge its exposure to this potential volatility.

These contracts are not designated for hedge accounting treatment under the authoritative guidance. Accordingly, changes in the fair value of these contracts are recorded in Other income (expense), net.

Fair Values of Derivative Instruments

	Asset Derivatives				Liability Derivatives
	(In thousands)
	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011		September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments	Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value	Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value	Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value	Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value
Foreign currency forward contracts	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$4,068	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$2,762	Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$4,494	Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$8,252
	Asset Derivatives				Liability Derivatives
	(In thousands)
	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011		September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value	Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value	Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value	Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value
Foreign currency forward contracts	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$44	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$69	Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$130	Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$202

The Effect of Derivative Instruments on Financial Performance

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,
	(In thousands)
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships	Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Effective Portion)					Location of (Loss) Gain  Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss into Income (Effective Portion)	Amount of (Loss) Gain  Reclassified from Accumulated Other  Comprehensive Loss (Effective Portion)
	2012		2011				2012			2011
Foreign currency forward contracts	$	4,765	$	(11,490	)	Operating expenses	$	(2,530	)	$	3,672
	For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	(In thousands)
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships	Amount of Gain (Loss)  Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income  (Effective Portion)					Location of (Loss) Gain Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss into Income (Effective Portion)	Amount of (Loss) Gain  Reclassified from Accumulated Other  Comprehensive Loss (Effective Portion)
	2012		2011				2012			2011
Foreign currency forward contracts	$	4,727	$	(10,233	)	Operating expenses	$	(4,836	)	$	9,166

There was no material ineffectiveness in the Company’s foreign currency hedging program in the periods presented.

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,
	(In thousands)
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	Location of Loss Recognized in Income on Derivative	Amount of Loss Recognized in Income on Derivative
		2012			2011
Foreign currency forward contracts	Other income (expense), net	$	(604	)	$	(456	)
	For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	(In thousands)
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	Location of (Loss) Gain Recognized in Income on Derivative	Amount of (Loss) Gain Recognized in Income on Derivative
		2012			2011
Foreign currency forward contracts	Other income (expense), net	$	(1,943	)	$	958

Outstanding Foreign Currency Forward Contracts

As of September 30, 2012, the Company had the following net notional foreign currency forward contracts outstanding (in thousands):

Foreign Currency	Currency Denomination
Australian dollars	AUD 8,388
British pounds sterling	GBP 40,499
Canadian dollars	CAD 8,584
Chinese renminbi	CNY 29,002
Danish krone	DKK 5,620
Euro	EUR 32,459
Hong Kong dollars	HKD 55,307
Indian rupees	INR 619,524
Japanese yen	JPY 528,637
New Zealand dollars	NZD 1,680
Singapore dollars	SGD 12,689
Swiss francs	CHF 13,688