What kind of values are provided for Budget's derivative instruments?
Budget Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
e approximates the fair value of this debt (Level 2 inputs). The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, available-for-sale securities, receivables, program cash, and accounts payable and other current liabilities approximate fair value due to the short-term maturities of these assets and liabilities.
Our derivative assets and liabilities consist principally of currency exchange contracts, interest rate swaps, interest rate caps and commodity contracts, and are carried at fair value based on significant Our cervative assets and nabilities consist principally or currency excritange contracts, interest rate swaps, interest rate caps and commonly contracts, and are carried at rail valid based or significant observable inputs (Level 2 inputs). Derivatives entered into by us are typically executed over-the-counter and are valued using internal valuation techniques, as no quoted market prices exist for such observable inputs (Level 2 inputs). Derivatives entered into by us are typically executed over-the-counter and are valued using internal valuation techniques, as no quoted market prices exist for such observable inputs. The valuation technique and inputs depend on the type of derivative and the nature of the underlying exposure. We principally use discounted cash flows to value these instruments. These models take into account a variety of factors including, where applicable, maturity, currency exchange rates, our interest rate yield curves and counterparties, credit curves, counterparty creditworthiness and commodity prices. These factors are applied on a consistent basis and are based upon observable inputs where available.
Derivative Instruments
Derivative instruments are used as part of our overall strategy to manage exposure to market risks associated with fluctuations in currency exchange rates, interest rates and fuel costs. As a matter of policy, derivatives are not used for trading or speculative purposes.
All derivatives are recorded at fair value either as assets or liabilities. Changes in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments are recognized currently in earnings within the same line item as the hedged item. The changes in fair value of a derivative that is designated as either a cash flow or net investment hedge is recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transcript affects earnings and is presented in the same income statement line item as the earnings effect of the hedged item. Amounts related to our derivative instruments are recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows consistent with the nature of the hedged item (principally operating activities).
Currency Transactions
Currency gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are generally included in operating expenses within the Consolidated Statements of Operations; however, the net gain or loss of currency transactions on intercompany loans and the unrealized gain or loss on intercompany loan hedges are included within interest expense related to corporate debt, net.
Self-Insurance Reserves
The Consolidated Balance Sheets include $451 million and $397 million of liabilities associated with retained risks of liability to third parties as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Such liabilities relate primarily to public liability and third-party property damage claims, as well as claims arising from the sale of anciliary insurance products including, but not limited to, supplemental liability, personal effects protection and personal accident insurance.
Source: Item 21 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (FDD page 79)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Budget's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company provides fair values for its derivative instruments, which include currency exchange contracts, interest rate swaps, interest rate caps, and commodity contracts. These derivatives are used to manage risks associated with currency exchange rates, interest rates, and fuel costs, and are not used for trading or speculative purposes. The values are determined using Level 2 inputs, which are significant observable inputs, and internal valuation techniques since quoted market prices do not exist for such inputs. Discounted cash flows are principally used to value these instruments, considering factors like maturity, currency exchange rates, interest rate yield curves, creditworthiness, and commodity prices.
The derivative instruments are recorded at fair value as either assets or liabilities. Changes in the fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments are recognized in earnings, while changes in the fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow or net investment hedges are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and reclassified into earnings when the hedged item affects earnings. The amounts related to these instruments are recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, primarily under operating activities.
Estimated fair values (Level 2) of derivative instruments are disclosed, and the company also provides information on the effects of derivatives recognized in its Consolidated Financial Statements. This includes a breakdown of financial instruments designated as hedging instruments, such as interest rate swaps and Euro-denominated notes, and those not designated as hedging instruments, such as foreign exchange contracts and interest rate caps. For example, the values for interest rate caps are provided for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.