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Derivative Instruments

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Derivative Instruments
3 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
Overview
Our risk management and derivative accounting policies are presented in Notes 1 and 6 of our consolidated financial statements included in our 2024 Annual Report and have not changed significantly for the three months ended May 31, 2024.

The aggregate notional value of outstanding derivative instruments is as follows:
May 31,
2024
February 29,
2024
(in millions)
Derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments
Foreign currency contracts $ 2,083.1  $ 2,045.6 
Derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments
Foreign currency contracts $ 829.5  $ 735.9 
Commodity derivative contracts $ 351.5  $ 397.5 

Credit risk
We are exposed to credit-related losses if the counterparties to our derivative contracts default. This credit risk is limited to the fair value of the derivative contracts. To manage this risk, we contract only with major
financial institutions that have earned investment-grade credit ratings and with whom we have standard International Swaps and Derivatives Association agreements which allow for net settlement of the derivative contracts. We have also established counterparty credit guidelines that are regularly monitored. Because of these safeguards, we believe the risk of loss from counterparty default to be immaterial.

In addition, our derivative instruments are not subject to credit rating contingencies or collateral requirements. As of May 31, 2024, the estimated fair value of derivative instruments in a net liability position due to counterparties was $2.2 million. If we were required to settle the net liability position under these derivative instruments on May 31, 2024, we would have had sufficient available liquidity on hand to satisfy this obligation.

Results of period derivative activity
The estimated fair value and location of our derivative instruments on our balance sheets are as follows (see Note 4):
Assets Liabilities
May 31,
2024
February 29,
2024
May 31,
2024
February 29,
2024
(in millions)
Derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments
Foreign currency contracts:
Prepaid expenses and other $ 148.0  $ 154.1  Other accrued expenses and liabilities $ 2.5  $ 3.5 
Other assets $ 141.0  $ 153.5  Deferred income taxes and other liabilities $ 0.5  $ 0.2 
Derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments
Foreign currency contracts:
Prepaid expenses and other $ 2.7  $ 3.6  Other accrued expenses and liabilities $ 3.8  $ 1.7 
Commodity derivative contracts:
Prepaid expenses and other $ 11.2  $ 4.8  Other accrued expenses and liabilities $ 19.1  $ 27.9 
Other assets $ 5.7  $ 1.4  Deferred income taxes and other liabilities $ 4.5  $ 8.1 

The principal effect of our derivative instruments designated in cash flow hedging relationships on our results of operations, as well as OCI, net of income tax effect, is as follows:
Derivative Instruments in
Designated Cash Flow
Hedging Relationships
Net
Gain (Loss)
Recognized
in OCI
Location of Net Gain (Loss)
Reclassified from
AOCI to Income (Loss)
Net
Gain (Loss)
Reclassified
from AOCI
to Income (Loss)
(in millions)
For the Three Months Ended May 31, 2024
Foreign currency contracts $ 26.1  Sales $ 0.1 
Cost of product sold 39.1 
$ 26.1  $ 39.2 
For the Three Months Ended May 31, 2023
Foreign currency contracts $ 79.3  Sales $ — 
Cost of product sold 26.4 
Pre-issuance hedge contracts 0.6 
Interest expense, net
(0.2)
$ 79.9  $ 26.2 
We expect $128.3 million of net gains, net of income tax effect, to be reclassified from AOCI to our results of operations within the next 12 months.

The effect of our undesignated derivative instruments on our results of operations is as follows:
Derivative Instruments Not
Designated as Hedging Instruments
Location of Net Gain (Loss)
Recognized in Income (Loss)
Net
Gain (Loss)
Recognized
in Income (Loss)
(in millions)
For the Three Months Ended May 31, 2024
Commodity derivative contracts Cost of product sold $ 14.6 
Foreign currency contracts Selling, general, and administrative expenses 4.0 
$ 18.6 
For the Three Months Ended May 31, 2023
Commodity derivative contracts Cost of product sold $ (34.7)
Foreign currency contracts Selling, general, and administrative expenses 12.7 
$ (22.0)