Anixter International Inc. Financial Statement Analysis
ANIXTER INTERNATIONAL INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
The Company purchases foreign currency forward contracts to minimize the effect of fluctuating foreign currency-
denominated accounts on its reported income. The foreign currency forward contracts are not designated as hedges for
accounting purposes. The Company's strategy is to negotiate terms for its derivatives and other financial instruments to be
highly effective, such that the change in the value of the derivative offsets the impact of the underlying hedged item (e.g.,
various foreign currency-denominated accounts). Its counterparties to foreign currency forward contracts have investment-grade
credit ratings. Anixter expects the creditworthiness of its counterparties to remain intact through the term of the transactions.
The Company regularly monitors the creditworthiness of its counterparties to ensure no issues exist which could affect the
value of the derivatives.
The Company does not hedge 100% of its foreign currency-denominated accounts. In addition, the results of hedging can
vary significantly based on various factors, such as the timing of executing the foreign currency forward contracts versus the
movement of the currencies as well as the fluctuations in the account balances throughout each reporting period. The fair value
of the foreign currency forward contracts is based on the difference between the contract rate and the current exchange rate. The
fair value of the foreign currency forward contracts is measured using observable market information. These inputs would be
considered Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. At January 3, 2020 and December 28, 2018, foreign currency forward contracts
were revalued at then-current foreign exchange rates with the changes in valuation reflected directly in "Other, net" in the
Consolidated Statements of Income offsetting the transaction gain/loss recorded on the foreign currency-denominated accounts.
At January 3, 2020 and December 28, 2018, the gross notional amount of the foreign currency forward contracts outstanding
was approximately $130.2 million and $96.3 million, respectively. At January 3, 2020 and December 28, 2018, the net notional
amount of the foreign currency forward contracts outstanding was approximately $95.4 million and $75.7 million, respectively.
While all of the Company's foreign currency forward contracts are subject to master netting arrangements with its
counterparties, assets and liabilities related to these contracts are presented on a gross basis within the Consolidated Balance
Sheets. The gross fair value of assets and liabilities related to foreign currency forward contracts are immaterial.
The combined effect of changes in both the equity and bond markets resulted in changes in the cash surrender value of
the Company's company owned life insurance policies associated with the sponsored deferred compensation program.
Fair value measurement: Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis consist of foreign currency
forward contracts and the assets of Anixter's defined benefit plans. The fair value of the foreign currency forward contracts is
discussed above in the section titled "Other, net." The fair value of the assets of Anixter's defined benefit plans is discussed in
Note 8. "Pension Plans, Post-Retirement Benefits and Other Benefits". Fair value disclosures of debt are discussed in Note 5.
"Debt".
The Company measure the fair values of goodwill, intangible assets and property and equipment on a nonrecurring basis
if required by impairment tests applicable to these assets. The fair value measurements of goodwill, intangible assets and
property and equipment are discussed above.
The inputs used in the determination of fair values are categorized according to the fair value hierarchy as being Level 1,
Level 2 or Level 3. In general, fair values determined by Level 1 inputs use quoted prices in active markets for identical assets
or liabilities. Fair values determined by Level 2 inputs use other inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly. These
Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, and other inputs such as interest rates and
yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs, including inputs that are
available in situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the related asset or liability. In instances where inputs used
to measure fair value fall into different levels in the above fair value hierarchy, fair value measurements in their entirety are
categorized based on the lowest level input that is significant to the valuation. The assessment of the significance of particular
inputs to these fair value measurements requires judgment and considers factors specific to each asset or liability.
Revenue recognition: Anixter is a leading global distributor of network and security solutions, electrical and electronic
solutions and utility power solutions. Through a global distribution network along with supply chain and technical expertise,
Anixter helps customers reduce the risk, cost and complexity of their supply chains. Anixter is a leader in providing advanced
inventory management services including procurement, just-in-time delivery, material management programs, turn-key yard
layout and management, quality assurance testing, component kit production, storm/event kitting, small component assembly
and e-commerce and electronic data interchange to a broad spectrum of customers with nearly 600,000 products. Revenue
arrangements primarily consist of a single performance obligation to transfer promised goods or services. See Note 10.
"Business Segments" for revenue disaggregated by geography.
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