Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(Tables present dollars and shares in millions, except per-share and per-unit data)
Note 1. Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
We have prepared the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with the SEC requirements for interim reporting. As permitted under those rules, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. (GAAP) have been condensed or omitted. The information included in this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes for the year ended December 31, 2023, included in our 2023 Form 10-K. In addition, results for interim periods should not be considered indicative of results for any other interim period or for the full year ending December 31, 2024, or any other future period. In our opinion, the financial statements reflect all adjustments (including those that are normal and recurring) that are necessary for fair presentation of the results of operations for the periods shown. In preparing financial statements in conformity with GAAP, we must make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, expenses and related disclosures at the date of the financial statements and during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Certain reclassifications of prior year information have been made to conform to the current year's presentation.
The significant accounting policies set forth in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements in our 2023 Form 10-K and the footnotes herein appropriately represent, in all material respects, the current status of our accounting policies.
Note 2. New Financial Accounting Pronouncements
The following table provides a brief description of accounting standards applicable to us that we have not yet adopted:
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Standard | | Description | | Effective Date | | Effect on the Financial Statements or Other Significant Matters |
ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures | | ASU 2023-07 is intended to improve disclosure requirements related to reportable segments, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker (CODM) for purposes of assessing a segment's profit or loss and deciding how to allocate resources. This new standard applies to all public entities, including entities, like us, with a single reportable segment. | | This new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. Adoption requires retrospective application. | | We are currently assessing the impact ASU 2023-07 will have on our consolidated financial statements, including our footnote disclosures. |
ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures | | ASU 2023-09 is intended to enhance the transparency and decision usefulness of income tax disclosures by enhancing information about how an entity's operations and related tax risks and its tax planning and operational opportunities affect its tax rate and prospects for future cash flows. | | The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2024, with early adoption permitted. Adoption allows for prospective application, with retrospective application permitted. | | We are currently assessing the impact ASU 2023-09 will have on our consolidated financial statements, including our Income Taxes footnote disclosure. |
Note 3. Revenue
We recognize revenue primarily from product sales to customers. Revenue from sales of products is recognized at the point where the customer obtains control of the goods and we satisfy our performance obligations, which is generally once the goods have been shipped and the customer has assumed title. For contract manufacturing organization (CMO) arrangements, we recognize revenue over time or at a point in time depending on our evaluation of when the customer obtains control of the promised goods or services.
Provisions for sales rebates and discounts are recorded as a reduction to revenue in the period the related sales are recognized and are based on specific agreements. In determining the appropriate accrual amount, we consider our historical experience with similar incentive programs, current sales data and estimates of inventory levels at our channel distributors. The following table summarizes the activity in our global sales rebates and discounts liability:
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Beginning balance | | | | | $ | 367 | | | $ | 324 | |
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Reduction of revenue | | | | | 440 | | | 387 | |
Payments | | | | | (446) | | | (379) | |
Foreign currency translation adjustments | | | | | (5) | | | — | |
Ending balance | | | | | $ | 356 | | | $ | 332 | |
Adjustments to revenue recognized due to changes in estimates for products shipped in previous periods were not material for either the six months ended June 30, 2024 or 2023. Actual global product returns were approximately 1% of net revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.
Disaggregation of Revenue
The following table summarizes our revenue disaggregated by product category:
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Pet Health | $ | 579 | | | $ | 518 | | | $ | 1,218 | | | $ | 1,193 | |
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Cattle | 257 | | | 210 | | | 501 | | | 458 | |
Poultry | 198 | | | 178 | | | 395 | | | 361 | |
Swine | 90 | | | 89 | | | 174 | | | 191 | |
Aqua | 49 | | | 50 | | | 80 | | | 90 | |
Total Farm Animal | 594 | | | 527 | | | 1,150 | | | 1,100 | |
Contract Manufacturing (1) | 11 | | | 12 | | | 21 | | | 21 | |
Revenue | $ | 1,184 | | | $ | 1,057 | | | $ | 2,389 | | | $ | 2,314 | |
(1)Represents revenue from arrangements in which we manufacture products on behalf of a third party.
The following table summarizes our revenue disaggregated by geographic area:
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United States | $ | 543 | | | $ | 500 | | | $ | 1,074 | | | $ | 1,043 | |
International | 641 | | | 557 | | | 1,315 | | | 1,271 | |
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Revenue | $ | 1,184 | | | $ | 1,057 | | | $ | 2,389 | | | $ | 2,314 | |
We have a single customer that accounted for approximately 10% and 9% of revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Product sales with this customer resulted in accounts receivable of $112 million and $78 million at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
Note 4. Acquisitions, Divestitures and Other Arrangements
Acquisitions
During 2023, we completed the acquisitions of certain U.S. marketed products, pipeline products, inventory and an assembled workforce from NutriQuest, LLC (NutriQuest) and certain assets including inventory and distribution rights for certain marketed products from NutriQuest Nutricao Animal Ltda (NutriQuest Brazil). Each of these transactions was accounted for as a business combination under the acquisition method of accounting. The acquisition method requires, among other things, that assets acquired and liabilities assumed be recognized at their fair values as of the acquisition date. The determination of estimated fair value requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the acquired net assets, where applicable, has been recorded as goodwill.
NutriQuest
On January 3, 2023, we acquired NutriQuest for total purchase consideration of $59 million. NutriQuest is a provider of swine, poultry and cattle nutritional health products to animal producers. The acquisition helped us expand our
existing nutritional health offerings and further our efforts to explore innovative antibiotic alternatives. The composition of the purchase price was as follows:
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Up-front cash consideration | | $ | 16 | |
Deferred cash consideration paid January 4, 2024 | | 5 | |
Fair value of contingent consideration | | 38 | |
Total purchase consideration | | $ | 59 | |
Contingent consideration for this acquisition includes up to $85 million of cash consideration payable if specific development, sales and geographic expansion milestones are achieved, as outlined in the asset purchase agreement. The initial fair value of this contingent consideration liability of $38 million was estimated at the acquisition date using a Monte Carlo simulation model, which represented a Level 3 measurement under the fair value hierarchy (see Note 10. Fair Value for further information).
The following table summarizes the fair values of assets acquired as of the acquisition date:
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Inventories | $ | 3 | |
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Marketed products | 29 | |
Acquired in-process research and development (IPR&D) | 9 | |
Other intangible assets | 15 | |
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Total identifiable assets | 56 | |
Goodwill | 3 | |
Total consideration transferred | $ | 59 | |
Other intangible assets consist of customer relationships and trade names. The acquired definite-lived intangible assets are being amortized over a weighted-average estimated useful life of approximately 12 years on a straight-line basis.
NutriQuest Brazil
On August 1, 2023, we acquired NutriQuest Brazil for total purchase consideration of $19 million. The composition of the purchase price included cash paid on the closing date of $3 million, with additional consideration payable through 2026 valued at approximately $16 million, a portion of which is contingent upon the continuation of certain terms and conditions set forth in the asset purchase agreement.
The following table summarizes the fair values of assets acquired as of the acquisition date:
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Inventories | $ | 3 | |
Definite-lived intangible assets | 15 | |
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Total identifiable assets | 18 | |
Goodwill | 1 | |
Total consideration transferred | $ | 19 | |
The acquired definite-lived intangible assets are being amortized over a weighted-average estimated useful life of approximately nine years on a straight-line basis.
Divestitures
Aqua Business
On July 9, 2024, we closed the sale of our aqua business to Intervet International B.V., a Dutch subsidiary of Merck Animal Health, for approximately $1.3 billion in cash. Following the close, we used proceeds from this sale to repay $1,222 million of term loan debt (see Note 8. Debt for further information). Our aqua business included products across both warm-water and cold-water species and generated revenues of $80 million and $90 million during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Given that we operate our business as a single reporting unit, we are unable to reasonably determine stand-alone costs and related earnings or loss before income taxes attributable to our aqua business. Assets sold included inventories, real property and equipment, including our manufacturing sites in Canada and Vietnam, and certain intellectual property, technology and other intangible assets, including marketed products. Along with these assets, approximately 280 commercial and manufacturing employees were transferred to Merck Animal Health as part of this divestiture.
We determined the aqua business assets sold (the disposal group) met all the required criteria to be classified as held for sale in February 2024. Accordingly, at that time we ceased depreciation and amortization of the long-lived assets included within the disposal group. Given the closing of the transaction on July 9, 2024, these assets remained classified as held for sale on our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2024. We also
determined that the sale of our aqua business did not qualify for reporting as a discontinued operation, as it did not represent a strategic shift that will have a major effect on our operations and/or financial results.
While the accounting for the aqua sale is not yet complete, we expect to record a pre-tax gain on divestiture of approximately $630 million to $660 million during the third quarter of 2024. In establishing the carrying value of our disposal group, a portion of our single reporting unit’s goodwill was allocated to the disposal group on a relative fair value basis. In determining the relative fair value of the disposal group to our single reporting unit as a whole, we compared the fair value of the disposal group to an estimated fair value of our single reporting unit, which was based on a fair value assessment using the income approach. The income approach is a valuation technique that provides an estimate of fair value based on market participant expectations of the cash flows an asset would generate over its remaining useful life. Significant management judgment was required in estimating the fair value of our single reporting unit, including, but not limited to, estimates and assumptions regarding future cash flows of our single reporting unit, revenue growth and other profitability measures, such as gross margin and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) margin, and the determination of an appropriate discount rate. We consider this valuation approach to be a Level 3 measurement under the fair value hierarchy.
As of June 30, 2024, the carrying amounts of the following major assets were classified as held for sale on our condensed consolidated balance sheet:
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Inventories | $ | 43 | |
Goodwill | 458 | |
Other intangibles, net | 50 | |
Property and equipment, net | 68 | |
Other assets | 8 | |
Total assets held for sale | $ | 627 | |
Shawnee and Speke
In August 2021 and February 2022, we completed the sales of our Shawnee, Kansas and Speke, U.K. sites, respectively to TriRx Pharmaceuticals (TriRx). Based on the original terms of the sales agreements, we anticipated receiving cash consideration from TriRx over a three-year period, and we received cash proceeds of $13 million from TriRx in 2022. In May 2023, we entered into amendments to the agreements (the amended agreement), which effectively restructured the payment schedule related to the remaining amount owed. At December 31, 2023, our remaining net receivable balance from TriRx under the amended agreement was $69 million. In February 2024, we received $66 million, in addition to accrued interest. The final $3 million was due from TriRx on August 1, 2024. While this amount has not yet been paid, based on our current assessment, we continue to believe this amount is collectible.
Note 5. Asset Impairment, Restructuring and Other Special Charges
In recent years, we have incurred substantial costs associated with restructuring programs and cost-reduction initiatives designed to achieve a flexible and competitive cost structure. Restructuring activities have primarily included charges associated with product, facility and business rationalizations and workforce reductions. We have also incurred costs associated with executing acquisition, divestiture and other significant transactions and related integration and/or separation activities. Components of asset impairment, restructuring and other special charges were as follows:
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Restructuring charges(1) | $ | 4 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 43 | | | $ | — | |
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Acquisition and divestiture-related charges(2) | 10 | | | 35 | | | 17 | | | 75 | |
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Asset impairments(3) | 61 | | | — | | | 61 | | | — | |
Other | 5 | | | — | | | 5 | | | — | |
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Total expense | $ | 80 | | | $ | 35 | | | $ | 126 | | | $ | 75 | |
(1)Restructuring charges in 2024 primarily related to expected cash-based severance costs associated with a restructuring program approved and announced in February 2024 intended to reallocate resources by shifting international resources from farm animal to pet health. This restructuring program also resulted in changes in how we operate in and sell into the Argentina market, among others.
(2)Acquisition and divestiture-related charges in 2024 consisted of transaction costs directly related to the recent divestiture of our aqua business (see Note 4. Acquisitions, Divestitures and Other Arrangements for further information). Acquisition and divestiture-related charges
in 2023 primarily represented costs associated with the implementation of new systems, programs and processes due to the integration of Bayer Animal Health.
(3)Asset impairments principally reflected the write-off of our IL-4R IPR&D asset ($53 million), which was acquired from Kindred Biosciences, Inc. in 2021. In June 2024, we completed required studies for IL-4R, and while no adverse events were reported, the performance of the product did not meet efficacy expectations to attain commercial viability. As such, future research and development activities were terminated and the IPR&D asset was written-off.
The following table summarizes the activity in our reserves established in connection with restructuring activities:
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Balance at December 31, 2023 | | | $ | 7 | | | |
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Charges | | | 43 | | | |
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Balance at June 30, 2024 | | | $ | 30 | | | |
Timing of when the restructuring reserve obligations are expected to be paid can vary due to certain country-specific negotiations and regulations. Of the total reserve, $21 million is included within other current liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 2024, with the remainder included within other noncurrent liabilities.
Note 6. Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value. We value a majority of our inventories using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method, although we use the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method for a portion of our inventories.
Inventories consisted of the following:
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Finished products | $ | 777 | | | $ | 857 | |
Work in process | 788 | | | 814 | |
Raw materials and supplies | 109 | | | 128 | |
Total | 1,674 | | | 1,799 | |
Decrease to LIFO cost | (63) | | | (64) | |
Inventories | $ | 1,611 | | | $ | 1,735 | |
Note 7. Equity
Tangible Equity Unit (TEU) Offering
In January 2020 we issued 11 million in TEUs at the stated amount of $50 per unit. The TEU prepaid stock purchase contracts were converted into shares of our common stock on February 1, 2023. Holders of our TEUs received 1.5625 shares of our common stock based on the maximum settlement rate for the applicable market value being below $32.00. In total, we issued approximately 17 million shares to holders in connection with the settlement.
Note 8. Debt
Long-term debt consisted of the following:
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| June 30, 2024 (4) | | December 31, 2023 |
Incremental Term Facility due 2025 | $ | 175 | | | $ | 175 | |
Incremental Term Facility due 2028 | 486 | | | 489 | |
Incremental Term Facility due 2029 | 246 | | | 247 | |
Term Loan B due 2027 | 3,817 | | | 3,838 | |
Revolving Credit Facility (1) | — | | | 200 | |
Securitization Facility (2) | 245 | | | 125 | |
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4.900% Senior Notes due 2028 (3) | 750 | | | 750 | |
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Unamortized debt issuance costs | (43) | | | (50) | |
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Less current portion of long-term debt | 213 | | | 38 | |
Total long-term debt | $ | 5,463 | | | $ | 5,736 | |
(1)Our Revolving Credit Facility provides up to $750 million in borrowing capacity (with incremental capacity if certain conditions are met) and bears interest at Term SOFR plus 2.10%. On July 3, 2024, we amended our Revolving Credit Facility, which extended its maturity through July 2029.
(2)Our Securitization Facility is secured and collateralized by our U.S. Net Eligible Receivables Balance, has a maximum borrowing capacity of $300 million, bears interest at Term SOFR plus 1.25% and matures in July 2026.
(3)Subsequent to issuance in August 2018, our 4.900% Senior Notes due 2028 have been subject to interest rate increases related to credit rating agency downgrades. As of June 30, 2024, these notes bear interest at a rate of 6.650%.
(4)Upon receiving the cash proceeds associated with the sale of our aqua business (see Note 4. Acquisitions, Divestitures and Other Arrangements for further information), we repaid $1,222 million of term loan debt that was outstanding as of June 30, 2024. The following table summarizes the amounts paid and subsequent balances by term loan facility:
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Incremental Term Facility due 2025 | $ | 175 | | | $ | (40) | | | $ | 135 | |
Incremental Term Facility due 2028 | 486 | | | (114) | | | 372 | |
Incremental Term Facility due 2029 | 246 | | | (57) | | | 189 | |
Term Loan B due 2027 | 3,817 | | | (1,011) | | | 2,806 | |
Subsequent to the above noted debt pay down and the related $1,000 million interest rate swap settlement (see Note 9. Financial Instruments for additional information), approximately 79% of our long-term indebtedness bears interest at a fixed rate, including variable-rate debt converted to fixed-rate through the use of interest rate swaps. We were in compliance with all of our debt covenants as of June 30, 2024.
Note 9. Financial Instruments
To manage our exposure to market risks, such as changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates, we have entered into various derivative transactions. We formally assess, designate and document, as a hedge of an underlying exposure, each qualifying derivative instrument that will be accounted for as an accounting hedge at inception. We also assess at least quarterly thereafter whether the financial instruments used in the hedging transaction are effective at offsetting changes in either the fair values or cash flows of the underlying exposures. Derivative cash flows are principally classified in the operating activities section of the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows, consistent with the underlying hedged item. Further, we do not offset derivative assets and liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Derivatives not designated as hedges
We may enter into foreign exchange forward or option contracts to reduce the effect of fluctuating foreign currency exchange rates. Foreign currency derivatives used for hedging are put in place using the same or like currencies and duration as the underlying exposures and are recorded at fair value with the gain or loss recognized in other expense, net in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Forward contracts generally have maturities not exceeding 12 months. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we had outstanding foreign exchange contracts with aggregate notional amounts of $1,015 million and $891 million, respectively.
The amounts of net gains (losses) on derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments, recorded in other expense, net were as follows:
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Foreign exchange forward contracts (1) | $ | 3 | | | $ | (1) | | | $ | (6) | | | $ | 1 | |
(1)These amounts were substantially offset in other expense, net by the effect of changing exchange rates on the underlying foreign currency exposures.
Derivatives designated as hedges - Net investment hedges
In September 2023 we entered into a series of cross-currency fixed interest rate swaps to help mitigate the impact of foreign currency fluctuations on our operations in Switzerland with a combined 1,000 million CHF notional amount with tenors in 2026 and 2027. These instruments were determined to be, and were designated as, effective economic hedges of net investments in our CHF denominated net assets. The fair values of these instruments were estimated based on quoted market values of similar hedges and are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy (see Note 10. Fair Value for further information). Gains or losses related to these instruments due to spot rate fluctuations are recorded as cumulative translation adjustments as a component of other comprehensive income (loss). Gains and losses will remain in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) until either the sale or substantial liquidation of the hedged subsidiary. (Losses) gains on net investment hedges, net of tax, recorded in other comprehensive (loss) income, were as follows:
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Cross-currency fixed interest rate swaps | $ | (10) | | | $ | — | | | $ | 52 | | | $ | — | |
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, these instruments also generated $15 million of interest income, which was included as a contra interest expense, net of capitalized interest in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.
Derivatives designated as hedges - Interest rate swaps
To manage our exposure to variable interest rate risk, we utilize interest rate swap contracts to effectively convert our variable-rate debt into fixed-rate debt. We recognize any differences between the variable interest rate payments and the fixed interest rate settlements with the swap counterparties as an adjustment to interest expense, net of capitalized interest over the life of the swaps. We have designated our interest rate swaps as cash flow hedges and record them at fair value on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Changes in the fair value of the hedges are recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) and reclassified into earnings through interest expense, net of capitalized interest at the time earnings are affected by the hedged transaction. Fair value is estimated based on quoted market values of similar hedges and is classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.
We had outstanding interest rate swaps, with aggregate notional amounts of $3,800 million as of both June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023. As of June 30, 2024, our interest rate swap instruments had maturities ranging between 2026 and 2028. The amounts of gains on our interest rate swap contracts, net of tax, recorded in other comprehensive (loss) income were as follows:
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Interest rate swaps | $ | 21 | | | $ | 59 | | | $ | 84 | | | $ | 41 | |
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The amounts of gains reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss and recognized into earnings through interest expense, net of capitalized interest were as follows:
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Interest rate swaps | $ | 30 | | | $ | 30 | | | $ | 61 | | | $ | 60 | |
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Following the sale of our aqua business and the associated debt pay down (see Note 4. Acquisitions, Divestitures and Other Arrangements and Note 8. Debt for further information), we also settled $1,000 million of existing interest rate swaps, which reduced the aggregate notional amount of our interest rate swaps to $2,800 million. We received cash proceeds of approximately $5 million upon these settlements, which will be recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss during the third quarter of 2024 and amortized to interest expense, net of capitalized interest over the original term of the interest rate swaps. Subsequent to these settlements, all remaining interest rate swaps have scheduled maturities in 2026. Over the next 12 months, we expect to reclassify a gain of $84 million from accumulated other comprehensive loss into interest expense, net of capitalized interest related to our current and previously settled interest rate swaps.
When factoring in the above noted $1,222 million debt pay down and the related $1,000 million swap settlement, the weighted-average effective interest rate on our outstanding indebtedness was 6.47% (excluding the expected future reclassifications to interest expense, net of capitalized interest related to past interest rate swap settlements).
Note 10. Fair Value
Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Fair value measurements are based on a framework that utilizes the inputs market participants use to determine the fair value of an asset or liability and establishes a fair value hierarchy to prioritize those inputs. Level 1 fair value measurements are based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. We determine our Level 2 fair value measurements based on a market approach using quoted market values or significant other observable inputs for identical or comparable assets or liabilities. Our Level 3 fair value measurements are based on unobservable inputs based on little or no market activity.
The following table summarizes the fair value information at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis in the respective balance sheet line items, as well as long-term debt, for which fair value is disclosed on a recurring basis:
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Financial statement line item | | Carrying Amount | | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | | Fair Value |
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Prepaid expenses and other - derivative instruments | | $ | 11 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 11 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 11 | |
Other noncurrent assets - derivative instruments | | 9 | | | — | | | 9 | | | — | | | 9 | |
Other current liabilities - derivative instruments | | (15) | | | — | | | (15) | | | — | | | (15) | |
Other current liabilities - contingent consideration | | (18) | | | — | | | — | | | (18) | | | (18) | |
Other noncurrent liabilities - derivative instruments | | (24) | | | — | | | (24) | | | — | | | (24) | |
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Other noncurrent liabilities - contingent consideration | | (18) | | | — | | | — | | | (18) | | | (18) | |
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Long-term debt, including current portion | | (5,719) | | | — | | | (5,718) | | | — | | | (5,718) | |
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Prepaid expenses and other - derivative instruments | | $ | 65 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 65 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 65 | |
Other current liabilities - derivative instruments | | (63) | | | — | | | (63) | | | — | | | (63) | |
Other current liabilities - contingent consideration | | (9) | | | — | | | — | | | (9) | | | (9) | |
Other noncurrent liabilities - derivative instruments | | (132) | | | — | | | (132) | | | — | | | (132) | |
Other noncurrent liabilities - contingent consideration | | (31) | | | — | | | — | | | (31) | | | (31) | |
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Long-term debt, including current portion | | (5,824) | | | — | | | (5,825) | | | — | | | (5,825) | |
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Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and all highly liquid investments with original maturities at the time of purchase of three months or less. The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts and other receivables, accounts payable and other current liabilities are a reasonable estimate of their fair values due to the short-term nature of these assets and liabilities. We also had investments without readily determinable fair values and equity method investments, which were classified as other noncurrent assets on our condensed consolidated balance sheets totaling $24 million and $26 million as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. These investments are not recorded at fair value on a recurring basis, and as such, are not included in the fair value table above.
The fair values of contingent consideration liabilities related to our acquisition of NutriQuest were estimated using the Monte Carlo simulation model, consisting of Level 3 inputs not observable in the market, including estimates relating to revenue forecasts, discount rates and volatility.
Note 11. Goodwill
The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill:
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December 31, 2023 (gross) | | $ | 6,136 | |
Accumulated impairment | | (1,042) | |
December 31, 2023 (net) | | 5,094 | |
Reclassification to assets held for sale(1) | | (458) | |
Foreign currency translation adjustments | | (156) | |
June 30, 2024 (net) | | $ | 4,480 | |
(1)We reclassified $458 million of goodwill to assets held for sale during the six months ended June 30, 2024, in connection with the divestiture of our aqua business. See Note 4. Acquisitions, Divestitures and Other Arrangements for further information.
Note 12. Income Taxes
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Income tax expense (benefit) | | $ | 18 | | | $ | 18 | | | $ | (2) | | | $ | 23 | |
Effective tax rate | | (61.3) | % | | (23.0) | % | | 7.4 | % | | 79.9 | % |
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For the three months ended June 30, 2024, we recognized income tax expense of $18 million, while for the six months ended June 30, 2024, we recognized an income tax benefit of $2 million. Our effective tax rate of (61.3)% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, differed from the statutory income tax rate primarily due to jurisdictional earnings mix of projected income in lower tax jurisdictions and losses in the U.S. and various foreign affiliates for which there was no tax benefit, as valuation allowances had been established in those countries. Our effective tax rate of 7.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2024, differed from the statutory income tax rate primarily due to the partial release of a valuation allowance attributable to the anticipated sale of our aqua business and a benefit related to the recognition of certain state tax credits.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, we recognized income tax expense of $18 million and $23 million, respectively. Our effective tax rates of (23.0)% and 79.9%, respectively, differed from the statutory income tax rates due to jurisdictional earnings mix of projected income in higher tax jurisdictions and losses in the U.S. and various foreign affiliates for which there was no tax benefit, as valuation allowances had been established in those countries.
We were included in Eli Lilly and Company's (Lilly's) U.S. tax examinations by the Internal Revenue Service through the full separation date of March 11, 2019. Pursuant to the tax matters agreement we executed with Lilly in connection with our initial public offering (IPO), the potential liabilities or potential refunds attributable to pre-IPO periods in which Elanco was included in a Lilly consolidated or combined tax return remain with Lilly. The U.S. examination of tax years 2016 to 2018 began in 2019 and remains ongoing. Final resolution of certain matters is dependent upon several factors, including the potential for formal administrative proceedings.
Note 13. Commitments and Contingencies
Legal Matters
We are party to various legal actions that arise in the normal course of business. The most significant matters are described below. Under GAAP, loss contingency provisions are recorded when we deem it probable that we will incur a loss and we are able to formulate a reasonable estimate of that loss.
Seresto Class Action Lawsuits
Claims seeking actual damages, injunctive relief and/or restitution for allegedly deceptive marketing have been made against Elanco Animal Health Inc. and Bayer HealthCare LLC, along with other Elanco and Bayer entities, arising out of the use of Seresto™, a non-prescription flea and tick collar for cats and dogs. During 2021, putative class action lawsuits were filed in federal courts in the U.S. alleging that the Seresto collars contain pesticides that can cause serious injury and death to cats and/or dogs wearing the product. In August 2021, the lawsuits were consolidated by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, and the cases were transferred to the Northern District of Illinois. In June 2023, the parties agreed on the monetary terms of a potential settlement of the consolidated class action lawsuits, and as a result, a charge of $15 million was recorded within Other expense, net in our condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023. As of December 31, 2023, the parties had agreed on the non-monetary terms of a potential settlement, in addition to the monetary terms agreed to in June 2023. In January 2024, the court preliminarily approved the settlement. The court set a hearing to consider final approval of the settlement in December 2024. If at that time all conditions of the settlement are met, and the settlement is approved, we anticipate the settlement amount will be payable in the first quarter of 2025. As
such, the $15 million provision was included within other current liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2024.
Additional Legal Matters
For the legal matters discussed below, we either believe loss is not probable or are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss, if any. The process of resolving these matters is inherently uncertain and may develop over an extended period of time; therefore, at this time, the ultimate resolutions cannot be predicted. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we had no material liabilities established related to the legal matters discussed below.
On May 20, 2020, a shareholder class action lawsuit captioned Hunter v. Elanco Animal Health Inc., et al. (Hunter) was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana against Elanco and certain executives. On September 3, 2020, the court appointed a lead plaintiff, and on November 9, 2020, the lead plaintiff filed an amended complaint adding additional claims against Elanco, certain executives and other individuals. The lawsuit alleged, in part, that Elanco and certain of its executives made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose certain facts about Elanco’s supply chain, inventory, revenue and projections. The lawsuit sought unspecified monetary damages and purports to represent purchasers of Elanco securities between September 30, 2018 and May 6, 2020, and purchasers of Elanco common stock issued in connection with Elanco's acquisition of Aratana Therapeutics, Inc. On January 13, 2021, we filed a motion to dismiss, and on August 17, 2022, the court issued an order granting our motion to dismiss the case without prejudice. On October 14, 2022, the plaintiffs filed a motion for leave to amend the complaint. On December 7, 2022, we filed an opposition to the plaintiffs' motion, and on September 27, 2023, the court denied the plaintiffs' motion for leave, issuing final judgment in favor of Elanco. On October 25, 2023, the plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal to the United Stated Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. We continue to believe the claims made in the case are meritless, and we intend to continue to vigorously defend our position.
On October 16, 2020, a shareholder class action lawsuit captioned Saffron Capital Corporation v. Elanco Animal Health Inc., et al. was filed in the Marion Superior Court of Indiana against Elanco, certain executives and other individuals and entities. On December 23, 2020, the plaintiffs filed an amended complaint adding an additional plaintiff. The lawsuit alleges, in part, that Elanco and certain of its executives made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose certain facts about Elanco’s relationships with third party distributors and revenue attributable to those distributors within the registration statement on Form S-3 dated January 21, 2020, and accompanying prospectus filed in connection with Elanco’s public offering which closed on or about January 27, 2020. The lawsuit seeks unspecified monetary damages and purports to represent purchasers of Elanco common stock or TEUs issued in connection with the public offering. From February 2021 to August 2022, this case was stayed in deference to Hunter. On October 24, 2022, we filed a motion to dismiss. On December 23, 2022, the plaintiffs filed their opposition to the motion to dismiss. Prior to the ruling on the motion to dismiss, on June 8, 2023, the plaintiffs filed a motion for leave to file a second amended complaint, which is now the operative complaint. We filed a motion to dismiss the second amended complaint on August 7, 2023, to which the plaintiffs filed their opposition on October 13, 2023. On April 17, 2024, our motion to dismiss was granted. The dismissal is without prejudice to plaintiffs' right to re-file a claim, and it is possible the plaintiffs will attempt to file a third amended complaint. We continue to believe the claims made in the case are meritless, and we intend to vigorously defend our position.
In the third quarter of 2019, Tevra Brands, LLC (Tevra) filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of California, alleging that Bayer Animal Health (acquired by us in August 2020) had been involved in unlawful, exclusive dealing and tying of its flea and tick products Advantage, Advantix and Seresto and maintained a monopoly in the market. The complaint was amended in March 2020 and then dismissed in September 2020 with leave to amend. A second amended complaint was filed in March 2021 and realleged claims of unlawful exclusive dealing related to Advantage and Advantix and monopoly maintenance. A motion to dismiss the second amended complaint was denied in January 2022. Tevra’s demands included both actual and treble damages. On April 16, 2024, the court granted our motion for summary judgment to exclude all damages subsequent to our acquisition of Bayer Animal Health in August 2020. A jury trial was held in July 2024, and on August 1, 2024, the jury returned a verdict in favor of Bayer Animal Health. While it remains possible the plaintiff will appeal this decision, we continue to believe the claims made in the case are meritless, and in the event of any appeal, will continue to vigorously defend our position.
Regulatory Matters
On July 1, 2021, we received a subpoena from the SEC relating to our channel inventory and sales practices prior to mid-2020. We have engaged in discussions with the SEC about a possible resolution or settlement of potential disclosure claims, and in late July 2024 we reached an agreement in principle on terms of a potential settlement of disclosure claims, without admitting or denying the underlying allegations. We previously accrued a liability of $15 million, which was included within other current liabilities as of June 30, 2024, on our condensed consolidated balance sheet. The agreement remains subject to SEC approval and, therefore, it remains uncertain whether a definitive agreement will be reached and the terms of any such agreement.
Other Commitments
As of June 30, 2024, we had a lease commitment that has not yet commenced for our new corporate headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana. Total minimum lease payments are estimated to be approximately $378 million over a term of 25 years, excluding extensions. Final lease payments may vary depending on the actual cost of certain construction activities. Lease commencement is expected in 2025.
The land for our new corporate headquarters is located in a Tax Increment Finance District, and the project is, in part, funded through Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) through an incentive agreement between us and the City of Indianapolis. The agreement provides for an estimated total incentive of $64 million to be funded by the City of Indianapolis in connection with the future tax increment revenue generated from the developed property. In December 2021, as part of a funding and development agreement entered into between us and the developer, we made a commitment to use the expected TIF proceeds towards the cost of developing and constructing the headquarters. In exchange, the developer reimbursed us up to the $64 million commitment in 2021. During 2022, we refunded approximately $15 million of the TIF proceeds to the developer. As a result, it is our expectation that our future lease payments will be reduced. The remaining accrued incentive was included in other noncurrent liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheets and will be amortized over the lease term beginning on the commencement date and offset future rent expense.
Note 14. Earnings Per Share
We compute basic earnings per share by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the actual weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the reporting period. Elanco has variable common stock equivalents relating to certain equity awards in stock-based compensation arrangements. We also had variable common stock equivalents related to the TEU prepaid stock purchase contracts in the first quarter of 2023 through the settlement date of February 1, 2023 (see Note 7. Equity for further discussion). Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could have occurred if holders of the unvested equity awards converted their holdings into common stock and that could have occurred if holders of unsettled TEUs had converted their holdings into common stock prior to the February 1, 2023 settlement date. The weighted-average number of potentially dilutive shares outstanding was calculated using the treasury stock method. Potential common shares that would have had the effect of increasing diluted earnings per share were considered to be anti-dilutive and as such, these shares were not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share.
Basic and diluted weighted-average shares outstanding were as follows:
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Assumed conversion of dilutive common stock equivalents (2) | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 0.9 | |
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding | | 494.2 | | | 492.6 | | | 493.7 | | | 492.7 |
(1)The TEU prepaid stock purchase contracts were convertible into a minimum of 14.3 million shares or a maximum of 17.2 million shares. The minimum 14.3 million shares were included in the calculation of basic weighted-average shares from January 22, 2020 to February 1, 2023. The 17.2 million shares that were ultimately issued have been included in the calculation of basic weighted-average shares outstanding subsequent to the settlement date of February 1, 2023.
(2)For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, approximately 3.5 million and 2.0 million, respectively, of potential common shares were excluded from the calculation of diluted weighted-average shares outstanding because their effect was anti-dilutive. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, approximately 3.5 million and 1.8 million, respectively, of potential common shares were excluded from the calculation of diluted weighted-average shares outstanding because their effect was anti-dilutive.