SEC Filings

10-K

INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. filed this Form 10-K on 02/21/2017

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (continued)

(Amounts in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)

The following tables present information about our financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized to determine such fair value.



	December 31, 2016												Balance Sheet Classification
	Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total			Balance Sheet Classification
Assets
Cash equivalents	$	440.8		$	0.0		$	0.0		$	440.8		Cash and cash equivalents
Short-term marketable securities	3.0			0.0			0.0			3.0			Marketable securities
Long-term investments	0.4			0.0			0.0			0.4			Other assets
Total	$	444.2		$	0.0		$	0.0		$	444.2

As a percentage of total assets	3.6		%	0.0		%	0.0		%	3.6		%

Liabilities
Contingent acquisition obligations ¹	$	0.0		$	0.0		$	205.4		$	205.4

	December 31, 2015												Balance Sheet Classification
	Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total			Balance Sheet Classification
Assets
Cash equivalents	$	875.7		$	0.0		$	0.0		$	875.7		Cash and cash equivalents
Short-term marketable securities	6.8			0.0			0.0			6.8			Marketable securities
Long-term investments	0.4			0.0			0.0			0.4			Other assets
Total	$	882.9		$	0.0		$	0.0		$	882.9

As a percentage of total assets	7.0		%	0.0		%	0.0		%	7.0		%

Liabilities
Contingent acquisition obligations ¹	$	0.0		$	0.0		$	143.9		$	143.9

Contingent acquisition obligations includes deferred acquisition payments and unconditional obligations to purchase additional noncontrolling equity shares of consolidated subsidiaries. Fair value measurement of the obligations is based upon actual and projected operating performance targets as specified in the related agreements. The increase in this balance of $61.5 from December 31, 2015 to December 31, 2016 is primarily due to acquisitions and exercised put options of $105.8, partially offset by payments of $65.1. The amounts payable within the next twelve months are classified in accrued liabilities; any amounts payable thereafter are classified in other non-current liabilities.

Financial Instruments that are not Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The following table presents information about our financial instruments that are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2016, and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized to determine such fair value.



	December 31, 2016
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Total long-term debt	$	0.0	$	1,574.7	$	65.4	$	1,640.1

Our long-term debt is comprised of senior notes and other notes payable. The fair value of our senior notes traded over-the-counter is based on quoted prices for such securities, but for which fair value can also be derived from inputs that are readily observable. Therefore, these senior notes are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. Our other notes payable are not actively traded, and their fair value is not solely derived from readily observable inputs. The fair value of our other notes payable is determined based on a discounted cash flow model and other proprietary valuation methods, and therefore is classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy. See Note 2 for further information on our long-term debt.

Non-financial Instruments that are Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

Certain non-financial instruments are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, primarily accrued restructuring charges. These charges were valued using our internal estimates based upon a discounted cash flow model and are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.