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Avon Products Inc – ‘10-K’ for 12/31/15 – ‘R30’

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 2/23/16  Avon Products Inc                 10-K       12/31/15  135:23M

Annual Report   —   Form 10-K   —   Sect. 13 / 15(d) – SEA’34
Filing Table of Contents

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 5: EX-23       Consent of Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP               HTML     40K 
 6: EX-31.1     Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant   HTML     44K 
                to Section 302                                                   
 7: EX-31.2     Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant   HTML     44K 
                to Section 302                                                   
 8: EX-32.1     Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant   HTML     41K 
                to Section 906                                                   
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17: R2          Consolidated Statements of Operations               HTML    132K 
18: R3          Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income     HTML     66K 
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19: R4          Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income     HTML     46K 
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22: R7          Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows               HTML    183K 
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24: R9          Consolidated Statements of Changes in               HTML    118K 
                Shareholders' Equity                                             
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                Parentheticals (Parentheticals)                                  
26: R11         Description of the Business and Summary of          HTML    155K 
                Significant Accounting Policies                                  
27: R12         New Accounting Standards                            HTML     47K 
28: R13         Discontinued Operations and Divestitures            HTML    128K 
29: R14         Inventories                                         HTML     49K 
30: R15         Debt and Other Financing                            HTML    110K 
31: R16         Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)       HTML    104K 
32: R17         Income Taxes                                        HTML    207K 
33: R18         Financial Instruments and Risk Management           HTML    100K 
34: R19         Fair Value                                          HTML    122K 
35: R20         Share-Based Compensation Plans                      HTML    117K 
36: R21         Employee Benefit Plans                              HTML    666K 
37: R22         Segment Information                                 HTML    167K 
38: R23         Leases and Commitments Leases and Commitments       HTML     58K 
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39: R24         Restructuring Initiatives                           HTML    192K 
40: R25         Contingencies                                       HTML     68K 
41: R26         Goodwill and Intangible Assets                      HTML    114K 
42: R27         Supplemental Balance Sheet Information              HTML     69K 
43: R28         Results of Operations by Quarter (Unaudited)        HTML    216K 
44: R29         Valuation and Qualifying Accounts                   HTML    109K 
45: R30         Description of the Business and Summary of          HTML    170K 
                Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)                         
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                Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)                         
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                Discontinued Operations and Divestitures (Tables)                
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52: R37         Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Tables)  HTML     80K 
53: R38         Fair Value (Tables)                                 HTML    119K 
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56: R41         Segment Information (Tables)                        HTML    169K 
57: R42         Leases and Commitments (Tables)                     HTML     55K 
58: R43         Restructuring Initiatives (Tables)                  HTML    170K 
59: R44         Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)             HTML    103K 
60: R45         Supplemental Balance Sheet Information (Tables)     HTML     72K 
61: R46         Results of Operations by Quarter (Unaudited)        HTML    285K 
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62: R47         Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Tables)          HTML    107K 
63: R48         Description of the Business and Summary of          HTML    150K 
                Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative)                      
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64: R49         Description of the Business and Summary of          HTML     47K 
                Significant Accounting Policies Out of Period                    
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65: R50         Description of the Business and Summary of          HTML    132K 
                Significant Accounting Policies (Earnings Per                    
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66: R51         Discontinued Operations and Divestitures            HTML    134K 
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67: R52         Discontinued Operations and Divestitures            HTML    155K 
                Discontinued Operations Table (Details)                          
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70: R55         Debt and Other Financing (Debt) (Details)           HTML     88K 
71: R56         Debt and Other Financing (Maturities of Long-Term   HTML     57K 
                Debt) (Details)                                                  
72: R57         Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)       HTML     40K 
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73: R58         Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)       HTML    100K 
                (Components of Comprehensive Loss) (Details)                     
74: R59         Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details)                  HTML     91K 
75: R60         Income Taxes (Income from Continuing Operations     HTML     50K 
                before Taxes) (Details)                                          
76: R61         Income Taxes (Provision For Income Taxes)           HTML     69K 
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77: R62         Income Taxes (Effective Tax Rate Reconciliation)    HTML     76K 
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78: R63         Income Taxes (Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities)     HTML     96K 
                Resulting From Temporary Differences) (Details)                  
79: R64         Income Taxes (Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities)     HTML    107K 
                Narrative (Details)                                              
80: R65         Income Taxes (Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities)     HTML     61K 
                Classification) (Details)                                        
81: R66         Income Taxes (Reconciliation Of Beginning And       HTML     54K 
                Ending Amount Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits)                      
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82: R67         Income Taxes (Tax Years Remaining) (Details)        HTML     52K 
83: R68         Financial Instruments and Risk Management           HTML     90K 
                (Narrative) (Details)                                            
84: R69         Financial Instruments and Risk Management           HTML     55K 
                (Schedule of Fair Value of All Derivative                        
                Contracts) (Details)                                             
85: R70         Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Impact   HTML     54K 
                of Cash Flow Hedges on Accumulated Other                         
                Comprehensive Income) (Details)                                  
86: R71         Fair Value (Narrative) (Details)                    HTML     57K 
87: R72         Fair Value (Fair Value Assets and Liabilities       HTML     64K 
                Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis)                     
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88: R73         Fair Value (Fair Value Assets and Liabilities       HTML     51K 
                Measured on a Nonrecurring Basis) (Details)                      
89: R74         Fair Value (Fair Value of Financial Instruments)    HTML     52K 
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90: R75         Share-Based Compensation Plans (Narrative)          HTML    129K 
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91: R76         Share-Based Compensation Plans (Schedule of         HTML     46K 
                Compensation Cost and Income Tax Benefit)                        
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92: R77         Share-Based Compensation Plans (Schedule of         HTML     77K 
                Summary of Stock Options) (Details)                              
93: R78         Share-Based Compensation Plans (Schedule of Cash    HTML     45K 
                Proceeds, Tax Benefits and Intrinsic Value Related               
                to Stock Options) (Details)                                      
94: R79         Share-Based Compensation Plans (Schedule of         HTML     62K 
                Summary of Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock                 
                Units) (Details)                                                 
95: R80         Share-Based Compensation Plans (Schedule of         HTML     61K 
                Summary of Performance Restricted Stock Units)                   
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96: R81         Employee Benefit Plans (Narrative) (Details)        HTML    225K 
97: R82         Employee Benefit Plans (Reconciliation of Benefit   HTML    179K 
                Obligations, Plan Assets and Funded Status)                      
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98: R83         Employee Benefit Plans (Components of Net Periodic  HTML    117K 
                Benefit Cost and Other Amounts Recognized in Other               
                Comprehensive Income) (Details)                                  
99: R84         Employee Benefit Plans (Accumulated Other           HTML     47K 
                Comprehensive Loss Expected to be Recognized as                  
                Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost During                   
                Next Fiscal Year) (Details)                                      
100: R85         Employee Benefit Plans (Weighted-Average            HTML     50K  
                Assumptions Used to Determine Benefit Obligations)               
                (Details)                                                        
101: R86         Employee Benefit Plans (Weighted-Average            HTML     54K  
                Assumptions used to Determine Net Benefit Cost)                  
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102: R87         Employee Benefit Plans (Pension and Postretirement  HTML     61K  
                Plans Target and Weighted-Average Asset                          
                Allocations) (Details)                                           
103: R88         Employee Benefit Plans (Fair Value Hierarchy for    HTML    133K  
                Pension and Postretirement Assets) (Details)                     
104: R89         Employee Benefit Plans (Reconciliation of the       HTML     49K  
                Beginning and Ending Balances for Investments)                   
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105: R90         Employee Benefit Plans (Total Benefit Payments)     HTML     66K  
                (Details)                                                        
106: R91         Employee Benefit Plans (One-Percentage Point        HTML     49K  
                Change for all Postretirement Plans) (Details)                   
107: R92         Employee Benefit Plans (Supplemental Retirement     HTML     66K  
                Programs) (Narrative) (Details)                                  
108: R93         Employee Benefit Plans (Assets Held In Trust)       HTML     46K  
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109: R94         Segment Information (Total Revenue and Operating    HTML     59K  
                Profit) (Details)                                                
110: R95         Segment Information (Total Assets) (Details)        HTML     56K  
111: R96         Segment Information (Capital Expenditures)          HTML     49K  
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112: R97         Segment Information (Depreciation and               HTML     49K  
                Amortization) (Details)                                          
113: R98         Segment Information (Total Revenue by Major         HTML     49K  
                Country) (Details)                                               
114: R99         Segment Information (Long-Lived Assets by Major     HTML     45K  
                Country) (Details)                                               
115: R100        Leases and Commitments (Minimum Rental Commitments  HTML     75K  
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116: R101        Leases and Commitments (Narrative) (Details)        HTML     41K  
117: R102        Restructuring Initiatives (Narrative) (Details)     HTML    124K  
118: R103        Restructuring Initiatives (Liability Balance for    HTML     52K  
                2015 Initiative) (Details)                                       
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                Reportable Segment for 2015 Initiative (Details)                 
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                $400M Cost Savings Initiative) (Details)                         
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                Incurred to Date for $400M Cost Savings Initiative               
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                Goodwill) (Details)                                              
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                Intangible Assets) (Details)                                     
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                of Prepaid Expenses and Other) (Details)                         
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                of Other Assets) (Details)                                       
129: R114        Results of Operations by Quarter (Unaudited)        HTML     86K  
                (Financial Results of Operations by Quarter)                     
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‘R30’   —   Description of the Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)


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Description of the Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)
12 Months Ended
Business
Business
When used in these notes, the terms "Avon," "Company," "we," "our" or "us" mean Avon Products, Inc.
We are a global manufacturer and marketer of beauty and related products. Our business is conducted primarily in one channel, direct selling. Our reportable segments are based on geographic operations in three regions: Latin America; Europe, Middle East & Africa; and Asia Pacific. In addition, we operate our business in North America, which has been presented as discontinued operations for all periods presented and is discussed further below. Our product categories are Beauty and Fashion & Home. Beauty consists of skincare (which includes personal care), fragrance and color (cosmetics). Fashion & Home consists of fashion jewelry, watches, apparel, footwear, accessories, gift and decorative products, housewares, entertainment and leisure products, children’s products and nutritional products. Sales are made to the ultimate consumer principally by independent Representatives.
Principles of Consolidation
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Avon and our majority and wholly-owned subsidiaries. Intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated.
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates
We prepare our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, or GAAP. In preparing these statements, we are required to use estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates and assumptions. On an ongoing basis, we review our estimates, including those related to allowances for sales returns, allowances for doubtful accounts receivable, provisions for inventory obsolescence, the determination of discount rate and other actuarial assumptions for pension and postretirement benefit expenses, restructuring expense, income taxes and tax valuation allowances, share-based compensation, loss contingencies and the evaluation of goodwill, intangible assets, property, plant and equipment and capitalized software for potential impairment.
Foreign Currency
Foreign Currency
Financial statements of foreign subsidiaries operating in other than highly inflationary economies are translated at year-end exchange rates for assets and liabilities and average exchange rates during the year for income and expense accounts. The resulting translation adjustments are recorded within accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI"). Gains or losses resulting from the impact of changes in foreign currency rates on assets and liabilities denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are recorded in other expense, net.
For financial statements of Avon subsidiaries operating in highly inflationary economies, the United States ("U.S.") dollar is required to be used as the functional currency. At December 31, 2015, Venezuela was the only Avon subsidiary considered to be operating in a highly inflationary economy. Highly inflationary accounting requires monetary assets and liabilities, such as cash, receivables and payables, to be remeasured into U.S. dollars at the current exchange rate at the end of each period with the impact of any changes in exchange rates being recorded in income. We record the impact of changes in exchange rates on monetary assets and liabilities in other expense, net. Similarly, deferred tax assets and liabilities are remeasured into U.S. dollars at the current exchange rates; however, the impact of changes in exchange rates is recorded in income taxes in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Non-monetary assets and liabilities, such as inventory, property, plant and equipment and prepaid expenses are recorded in U.S. dollars at the historical rates at the time of acquisition of such assets or liabilities.
Venezuela Currency
We account for Venezuela as a highly inflationary economy. In February 2015, the Venezuelan government announced that a new foreign exchange system was created, referred to as the SIMADI exchange ("SIMADI"). SIMADI began operating on February 12, 2015. There are multiple legal mechanisms in Venezuela to exchange currency. As SIMADI represents the rate which better reflects the economics of Avon Venezuela's business activity, in comparison to the other available exchange rates, we concluded that we should utilize the SIMADI exchange rate to remeasure our Venezuelan operations effective February 12, 2015. As a result of the change to the SIMADI rate, which caused the recognition of a devaluation of approximately 70% as compared to the exchange rate we used previously, we recorded an after-tax benefit of $3.4 (a benefit of $4.2 in other expense, net, and a loss of $.8 in income taxes) in the first quarter of 2015, primarily reflecting the write-down of monetary assets and liabilities. In addition, as a result of using the historical U.S. dollar cost basis of non-monetary assets, such as inventories, these assets continued to be remeasured, following the change to the SIMADI rate, at the applicable rate at the time of their acquisition. The remeasurement of non-monetary assets at the historical U.S. dollar cost basis causes a disproportionate expense as these assets are consumed in operations, negatively impacting operating profit and net income by $18.5 during 2015. Also as a result of the change to the SIMADI rate, we determined that an adjustment of $11.4 to cost of sales was needed to reflect certain non-monetary assets, primarily inventories, at their net realizable value, which was recorded in the first quarter of 2015.
In addition, in February 2015, we reviewed Avon Venezuela's long-lived assets to determine whether the carrying amount of the assets was recoverable. Based on our expected cash flows associated with the asset group, we determined that the carrying amount of the assets, carried at their historical U.S. dollar cost basis, was not recoverable. As such, an impairment charge of $90.3 to selling, general and administrative expenses was recorded to reflect the write-down of the long-lived assets to their estimated fair value of $15.7, which was recorded in the first quarter of 2015. The fair value of Avon Venezuela's long-lived assets was determined using both market and cost valuation approaches. The valuation analysis performed required several estimates, including market conditions and inflation rates.
In February 2014, the Venezuelan government announced a foreign exchange system which began operating on March 24, 2014, referred to as the SICAD II exchange ("SICAD II"). As SICAD II represented the rate which better reflected the economics of Avon Venezuela's business activity, in comparison to the other available exchange rates, we concluded that we should utilize the SICAD II exchange rate to remeasure our Venezuelan operations effective March 31, 2014. As a result of the change to the SICAD II rate, which caused the recognition of a devaluation of approximately 88% as compared to the official exchange rate we used previously, we recorded an after-tax loss of $41.8 ($53.7 in other expense, net, and a benefit of $11.9 in income taxes) in the first quarter of 2014, primarily reflecting the write-down of monetary assets and liabilities. In addition, as a result of using the historical U.S. dollar cost basis of non-monetary assets, such as inventories, these assets continued to be remeasured, following the change to the SICAD II rate, at the applicable rate at the time of their acquisition. The remeasurement of non-monetary assets at the historical U.S. dollar cost basis causes a disproportionate expense as these assets are consumed in operations, negatively impacting operating profit and net income by $21.4 during 2014. Also as a result, we determined that an adjustment of $115.7 to cost of sales was needed to reflect certain non-monetary assets, primarily inventories, at their net realizable value, which was recorded in the first quarter of 2014.
Effective February 13, 2013, the Venezuelan government devalued its currency by approximately 32% and as such we recorded an after-tax loss of $50.7 ($34.1 in other expense, net, and $16.6 in income taxes) in the first quarter of 2013, primarily reflecting the write-down of monetary assets and liabilities and deferred tax benefits. In addition, as a result of using the historical U.S. dollar cost basis of non-monetary assets, such as inventories, acquired prior to the devaluation, operating profit and net loss during 2013 were negatively impacted by $49.6.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition
Net sales primarily include sales generated as a result of Representative orders less any discounts, taxes and other deductions. We recognize revenue upon delivery, when both title and the risks and rewards of ownership pass to the independent Representatives, who are our customers. Our internal financial systems accumulate revenues as orders are shipped to the Representative. Since we report revenue upon delivery, revenues recorded in the financial system must be reduced for an estimate of the financial impact of those orders shipped but not delivered at the end of each reporting period. We use estimates in determining the adjustments to revenue and operating profit for orders that have been shipped but not delivered as of the end of the period. These estimates are based on daily sales levels, delivery lead times, gross margin and variable expenses. We also record a provision for estimated sales returns based on historical experience with product returns. In addition, we estimate an allowance for doubtful accounts on receivable balances based on an analysis of historical data and current circumstances.
Other Revenue
Other Revenue
Other revenue is primarily comprised of shipping and handling and order processing fees billed to Representatives.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents are stated at cost plus accrued interest, which approximates fair value. Cash equivalents are generally high-quality, short-term money market instruments with an original maturity of three months or less and consist of time deposits with a number of U.S. and non-U.S. commercial banks and money market fund investments.
Inventories
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method. We classify inventory into various categories based upon its stage in the product life cycle, future marketing sales plans and the disposition process. We assign a degree of obsolescence risk to products based on this classification to determine the level of obsolescence provision.
Prepaid Brochure Costs
Prepaid Brochure Costs
Costs to prepare brochures are initially deferred to prepaid expenses and other and are expensed to selling, general and administrative expenses over the campaign length. In addition, fees charged to Representatives for brochures are initially deferred and presented as a reduction to prepaid expenses and other and are recorded as a reduction to selling, general and administrative expenses over the campaign length. The campaign length is typically three to four weeks for most markets.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost and are depreciated using a straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The estimated useful lives generally are as follows: buildings, 45 years; land improvements, 20 years; machinery and equipment, 15 years; and office equipment, five to ten years. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term or the estimated useful life of the asset. Upon disposal of property, plant and equipment, the cost of the assets and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and the resulting gain or loss is reflected in earnings. Costs associated with repair and maintenance activities are expensed as incurred. We evaluate our long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset group may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset. See above for more information on Avon Venezuela's long-lived assets.
We capitalize interest on borrowings during the active construction period of major capital projects. Capitalized interest is added to the cost of the related asset and depreciated over the useful life of the related asset. We did not capitalize any interest in 2015, 2014 or 2013.
Capitalized Software
Capitalized Software
Certain systems development costs related to the purchase, development and installation of computer software are capitalized and amortized over the estimated useful life of the related project, generally not to exceed five years. Costs incurred prior to the development stage, as well as maintenance, training costs, and general and administrative expenses are expensed as incurred. The other assets balance included unamortized capitalized software costs of $82.4 at December 31, 2015 and $91.6 at December 31, 2014. The amortization expense associated with capitalized software was $31.0, $44.8 and $50.8 for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Capitalized software is reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be fully recoverable. If such a change in circumstances occurs, the related estimated future pre-tax undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition are compared to the carrying amount. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset. The fair value of the asset is determined using revenue and cash flow projections, and royalty and discount rates, as appropriate.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill is not amortized and is assessed for impairment annually during the fourth quarter or on the occurrence of an event that indicates impairment may have occurred, at the reporting unit level. A reporting unit is the operating segment, or a component, which is one level below that operating segment. Components are aggregated as a single reporting unit if they have similar economic characteristics. When testing goodwill for impairment, we perform either a qualitative or quantitative assessment for each of our reporting units. Factors considered in the qualitative analysis include macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors and overall financial performance specific to the reporting unit. If the qualitative analysis results in a more likely than not probability of impairment, the first quantitative step, as described below, is required.
The quantitative test to evaluate goodwill for impairment is a two-step process. In the first step, we compare the fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying value. If the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, we perform a second step to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. The second step of the impairment analysis requires a valuation of a reporting unit’s tangible and intangible assets and liabilities in a manner similar to the allocation of the purchase price in a business combination. If the resulting implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill is less than its carrying value, that difference represents an impairment.
The impairment analysis performed for goodwill requires several estimates in computing the estimated fair value of a reporting unit. We typically use a discounted cash flow ("DCF") approach to estimate the fair value of a reporting unit, which we believe is the most reliable indicator of fair value of this business, and is most consistent with the approach that we would generally expect a marketplace participant would use. In estimating the fair value of our reporting units utilizing a DCF approach, we typically forecast revenue and the resulting cash flows for periods of five to ten years and include an estimated terminal value at the end of the forecasted period. When determining the appropriate forecast period for the DCF approach, we consider the amount of time required before the reporting unit achieves what we consider a normalized, sustainable level of cash flows. The estimation of fair value utilizing a DCF approach includes numerous uncertainties which require significant judgment when making assumptions of expected growth rates and the selection of discount rates, as well as assumptions regarding general economic and business conditions, and the structure that would yield the highest economic value, among other factors.
Indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized, but rather are assessed for impairment annually during the fourth quarter or on the occurrence of an event that indicates impairment may have occurred. When testing indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment, we perform either a qualitative or quantitative assessment. If the qualitative analysis results in a more likely than not probability of impairment, a quantitative assessment is required. The quantitative test to evaluate indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment compares the fair value of the intangible asset to its carrying value. If the fair value of the asset is less than its carrying value, that difference represents an impairment. The impairment analysis performed for indefinite-lived intangible asset requires several estimates in computing the estimated fair value of the asset. We use a risk-adjusted DCF model under the relief-from-royalty method.
Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized using a straight-line method over their estimated useful lives. Intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be fully recoverable. If such a change in circumstances occurs, the related estimated future pre-tax undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition are compared to the carrying amount. If the sum of the expected cash flows is less than the carrying amount, an impairment charge is recorded. The impairment charge is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the asset. The fair value of the asset is determined using probability weighted expected cash flow estimates, quoted market prices when available and appraisals, as appropriate.
If applicable, the impairment testing would be performed in the following order: indefinite-lived intangible assets, finite-lived intangible assets, and then goodwill.
See Note 16, Goodwill and Intangible Assets for more information on China and Egypt.
Financial Instruments
Financial Instruments
We use derivative financial instruments, including forward foreign currency contracts, to manage foreign currency exposures.
If applicable, derivatives are recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at their fair values. When we become a party to a derivative instrument and intend to apply hedge accounting, we designate the instrument, for financial reporting purposes, as a fair value hedge, a cash flow hedge, or a net investment hedge. The accounting for changes in fair value (gains or losses) of a derivative instrument depends on whether we had designated it and it qualified as part of a hedging relationship and further, on the type of hedging relationship. We apply the following:
Changes in the fair value of a derivative that is designated as a fair value hedge, along with the loss or gain on the hedged asset or liability that is attributable to the hedged risk are recorded in earnings.
Changes in the fair value of a derivative that is designated as a cash flow hedge are recorded in AOCI to the extent effective and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the transaction hedged by that derivative also affects earnings.
Changes in the fair value of a derivative that is designated as a hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation are recorded in foreign currency translation adjustments within AOCI to the extent effective as a hedge.
Changes in the fair value of a derivative that is not designated as a hedging instrument are recognized in earnings in other expense, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Realized gains and losses on a derivative are reported in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows consistent with the nature of the underlying hedged item.
For derivatives designated as hedges, we assess, both at the hedge’s inception and on an ongoing basis, whether the derivatives that are used in hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flows of hedged items. Highly effective means that cumulative changes in the fair value of the derivative are between 80% and 125% of the cumulative changes in the fair value of the hedged item. The ineffective portion of a derivative’s gain or loss, if any, is recorded in earnings in other expense, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. In addition, when we determine that a derivative is not highly effective as a hedge, hedge accounting is discontinued. When it is probable that a hedged forecasted transaction will not occur, we discontinue hedge accounting for the affected portion of the forecasted transaction, and reclassify gains or losses that were accumulated in AOCI to earnings in other expense, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Deferred Income Taxes
Deferred Income Taxes
Deferred income taxes have been provided on items recognized for financial reporting purposes in different periods than for income tax purposes using tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is provided to reduce our deferred tax assets to an amount that is "more likely than not" to be realized. The ultimate realization of our deferred tax assets depends upon generating sufficient future taxable income during the periods in which our temporary differences become deductible or before our net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards expire. See Note 7, Income Taxes for more information.
Uncertain Tax Positions
Uncertain Tax Positions
We recognize the benefit of a tax position, if that position is more likely than not of being sustained on audit, based on the technical merits of the position. We record interest expense and penalties payable to relevant tax authorities in income taxes in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses include costs associated with selling; marketing; and distribution activities, including shipping and handling costs; advertising; net brochure costs; research and development; information technology; and other administrative costs, including finance, legal and human resource functions.
Shipping and Handling
Shipping and Handling
Shipping and handling costs are expensed as incurred
Advertising
Advertising
Advertising costs, excluding brochure preparation costs, are expensed as incurred
Research and Development
Research and Development
Research and development costs are expensed as incurred and amounted to $61.9 in 2015, $64.7 in 2014 and $66.9 in 2013. Research and development costs include all costs related to the design and development of new products such as salaries and benefits, supplies and materials and facilities costs.
Share-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation
All share-based payments to employees are recognized in the financial statements based on their fair value at the date of grant. If applicable, we use a Monte-Carlo simulation to calculate the fair value of performance restricted stock units with market conditions and a Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model to calculate the fair value of options.
Restructuring Reserves
Restructuring Expense
We record the estimated expense for our restructuring initiatives when such costs are deemed probable and estimable, when approved by the appropriate corporate authority and by accumulating detailed estimates of costs for such plans. These expenses include the estimated costs of employee severance and related benefits, impairment or accelerated depreciation of property, plant and equipment and capitalized software, and any other qualifying exit costs. Such costs represent our best estimate, but require assumptions about the programs that may change over time, including attrition rates. Estimates are evaluated periodically to determine whether an adjustment is required.
Pension and Postretirement Expense
Pension and Postretirement Expense
Pension and postretirement expense is determined based on a number of actuarial assumptions, which are generally reviewed and determined on an annual basis. These assumptions include discount rates, hybrid plan maximum interest crediting rates and expected rate of return on plan assets, rate of compensation increase of plan participants, interest cost, health care cost trend rates, benefits earned, mortality rates, the number of participants and certain demographics and other factors. Actual results that differ from assumptions are accumulated and amortized to expense over future periods and, therefore, generally affect recognized expense in future periods. We are required, among other things, to recognize the funded status of pension and other postretirement benefit plans on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Each overfunded plan is recognized as an asset and each underfunded plan is recognized as a liability. The recognition of prior service costs or credits and net actuarial gains or losses, as well as subsequent changes in the funded status, are recognized as components of AOCI, net of tax, in shareholders’ equity, until they are amortized as a component of net periodic benefit cost. We recognize prior service costs or credits and actuarial gains and losses beyond a 10% corridor to earnings based on the estimated future service period of the participants. The determination of the 10% corridor utilizes a calculated value of plan assets for our more significant plans, whereby gains and losses are smoothed over three- and five-year periods. We use a December 31 measurement date for all of our employee benefit plans.
Contingencies
Contingencies
We determine whether to disclose and/or accrue for loss contingencies based on an assessment of whether the risk of loss is remote, reasonably possible or probable. We record loss contingencies when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss is reasonably estimable.
Revisions
Revisions
We revised our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows to correct the presentation of certain financing activities, specifically a decrease of $65.6 in repayment of debt, a decrease of $70.0 in proceeds from debt, and an increase of $4.4 in debt, net for the year ended December 31, 2014. This revision did not impact cash flows from operating activities, our Consolidated Statements of Operations, our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) or our Consolidated Balance Sheets. We determined that the effect of this revision was not material to any of our previously issued financial statements.
Out Of Period Items
Out-of-Period Items
During 2015, we recorded out-of-period adjustments which decreased income from continuing operations by approximately $8 before tax (approximately $14 after tax). We evaluated the total out-of-period adjustments impacting 2015, both individually and in the aggregate, in relation to the quarterly and annual periods in which they originated and the annual period in which they were corrected, and concluded that these adjustments were not material to the consolidated annual financial statements for all impacted periods.
During 2014, we recorded out-of-period adjustments in our Latin America segment (primarily related to revenue and selling, general and administrative expenses) which increased income from continuing operations by approximately $15 before tax. The total out-of-period adjustments increasing income from continuing operations during 2014 was approximately $13 before tax (approximately $6 after tax), and the total out-of-period adjustments decreasing income from discontinued operations during 2014 was approximately $7 after tax. We evaluated the total out-of-period adjustments impacting 2014, both individually and in the aggregate, in relation to the quarterly and annual periods in which they originated and the annual period in which they were corrected, and concluded that these adjustments were not material to the consolidated annual financial statements for all impacted periods.
Earnings per Share
Earnings (Loss) per Share
We compute earnings (loss) per share ("EPS") using the two-class method, which is a earnings (loss) allocation formula that determines earnings (loss) per share for common stock and participating securities. Our participating securities are our grants of restricted stock and restricted stock units, which contain non-forfeitable rights to dividend equivalents. We compute basic EPS by dividing net income (loss) allocated to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the year. Diluted EPS is calculated to give effect to all potentially dilutive common shares that were outstanding during the year.

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12/31/1410-K,  11-K,  4,  ARS,  SD
3/31/1410-Q,  4,  PX14A6G
3/24/14
12/31/1310-K,  11-K,  4,  5,  ARS,  SD
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