noteS to conSolidated Financial StatementS The J. M. Smucker Company Derivative Financial Instruments: We utilize derivative instruments such as basis contracts, commodity futures and options contracts, foreign currency forwards and options, and interest rate swaps to manage exposures in commodity prices, foreign currency exchange rates, and interest rates. We have policies in place that define acceptable instrument types we may enter into and establish controls to limit our market risk exposure. We account for these derivative instruments in accordance with FASB ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging, which requires all derivative instruments to be recognized in the financial statements and measured at fair value regardless of the purpose or intent for holding them. For derivatives designated as a cash flow hedge that are used to hedge an anticipated transaction, changes in fair value are deferred and recognized in shareholders’ equity as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss to the extent the hedge is effective and then recognized in the Statements of Consolidated Income in the period during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Hedge effectiveness is measured at inception and on a monthly basis. Any ineffectiveness associated with the hedge or changes in fair value of derivatives that are nonqualifying are recognized immediately in the Statements of Consolidated Income. Derivatives designated as fair value hedges that are used to hedge against changes in the fair value of the underlying long-term debt are recognized at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Changes in the fair value of the derivative are recognized in the Statements of Consolidated Income and are offset by the change in the fair value of the underlying long-term debt. For additional information, see Note 12: Derivative Financial Instruments. Property, Plant, and Equipment: Property, plant, and equipment is recognized at cost and is depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the asset (3 to 20 years for machinery and equipment, 3 to 7 years for capitalized software costs, and 5 to 40 years for buildings, fixtures, and improvements). Coffee brew equipment is included in machinery and equipment in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and was $39.2 and $37.1 at April 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. We lease certain land, buildings, and equipment for varying periods of time, with renewal options. Rent expense in 2013, 2012, and 2011 totaled $59.2, $56.5, and $57.6, respectively. As of April 30, 2013, our minimum operating lease obligations were as follows: $24.5 in 2014, $16.6 in 2015, $16.1 in 2016, $14.5 in 2017, and $13.7 in 2018. In accordance with FASB ASC 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment, long-lived assets, except goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, are reviewed for impairment when circumstances indicate the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of the assets to future net undiscounted cash flows we estimate to be generated by such assets. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds their estimated fair value. Assets to be disposed of by sale are recognized as held for sale at the lower of carrying value or estimated net realizable value. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets: Goodwill is the excess of the purchase price paid over the estimated fair value of the net assets of a business acquired. In accordance with FASB ASC 350, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other, goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized but are reviewed at least annually for impairment. We conduct our annual test for impairment of goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets as of February 1 of each year. A discounted cash flow valuation technique is utilized to estimate the fair value of our reporting units and indefinite-lived intangible assets. We also use a market-based approach to estimate the fair value of our reporting units. For annual impairment testing purposes, we have six reporting units. The discount rates utilized in the cash flow analyses are developed using a weighted-average cost of capital methodology. In addition to the annual test, we test for impairment if events or circumstances occur that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. For additional information, see Note 7: Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. Marketable Securities and Other Investments: Under our investment policy, we may invest in debt securities deemed to be investment grade at the time of purchase for general corporate purposes. We determine the appropriate categorization of debt securities at the time of purchase and reevaluate such designation at each balance sheet date. We typically categorize all debt securities as available for sale, as we have the intent to convert these investments into cash if and when needed. Classification of available-for-sale marketable securities as current or noncurrent is based on whether the conversion to cash is expected to be necessary for operations in the upcoming year, which is consistent with the security’s maturity date, if applicable. Securities categorized as available for sale are stated at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss. All available-for-sale marketable securities had matured or were sold prior to April 30, 2012, other than the funds associated with nonqualified retirement plans discussed below. Proceeds of $18.6 and $57.1 were realized upon maturity or sale of available-for-sale marketable securities in 2012 and 2011, respectively. We use specific identification to determine the basis on which securities are sold. 48 The J. M. Smucker Company