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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
3 Months Ended
Mar. 30, 2025
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
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Assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis consisted of the following (in millions):
March 30, 2025December 31, 2024
TotalLevel 1Level 2TotalLevel 1Level 2
Assets
Mutual funds$1,021 $1,021 $ $1,072 $1,072 $— 
U.S. Government securities81  81 116 — 116 
Other securities652 324 328 645 342 303 
Derivatives36  36 — 
Liabilities
Derivatives154  154 196 — 196 
Substantially all assets measured at fair value, other than derivatives, represent assets held in a trust to fund certain of our non-qualified deferred compensation plans and are recorded in other noncurrent assets on our consolidated balance sheets. The fair values of mutual funds and certain other securities are determined by reference to the quoted market price per unit in active markets multiplied by the number of units held without consideration of transaction costs. The fair values of U.S. Government and certain other securities are determined using pricing models that use observable inputs (e.g., interest rates and yield curves observable at commonly quoted intervals), bids provided by brokers or dealers or quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics. The fair values of derivative instruments, which consist of foreign currency forward contracts, including embedded derivatives, and interest rate swap contracts, are primarily determined based on the present value of future cash flows using model-derived valuations that use observable inputs such as interest rates, credit spreads and foreign currency exchange rates.
We also make investments in companies that we believe are advancing or developing new technologies applicable to our business. These investments are primarily in early-stage companies and may be in the form of common or preferred stock, warrants, convertible debt securities, investments in funds or equity method investments. All of these investments are in securities without readily determinable fair values (privately held securities), which are measured initially at cost and are then adjusted only if there is an observable price change or reduced for impairment, if applicable. The carrying amounts of the investments were $573 million and $600 million at March 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024. Due to adjustments in valuation and/or sales of investments, we recorded net gains that were immaterial for the quarters ended both March 30, 2025 and March 31, 2024.
We use derivative instruments principally to reduce our exposure to market risks from changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. We transact business globally and are subject to risks associated with changing foreign currency exchange rates. We do not enter into or hold derivative instruments for speculative trading purposes. These contracts hedge forecasted foreign currency transactions in order to minimize fluctuations in our earnings and cash flows associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates. We designate foreign currency hedges as cash flow hedges. We enter into foreign currency hedges such as forward and option contracts that change in value as foreign currency exchange rates change. Our most significant foreign currency exposures relate to the British pound sterling, the euro, the
Canadian dollar, the Australian dollar, the Norwegian kroner and the Polish zloty. We also are exposed to the impact of interest rate changes primarily through our borrowing activities. For fixed rate borrowings, we may use variable interest rate swaps, effectively converting fixed rate borrowings to variable rate borrowings in order to hedge changes in the fair value of the debt. These swaps are designated as fair value hedges. For variable rate borrowings, we may use fixed interest rate swaps, effectively converting variable rate borrowings to fixed rate borrowings in order to minimize the impact of interest rate changes on earnings. These swaps are designated as cash flow hedges. We also may enter into derivative instruments that are not designated as hedges and do not qualify for hedge accounting, which are intended to minimize certain economic exposures.
The aggregate notional amount of our outstanding interest rate swaps was $1.3 billion at both March 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024. The aggregate notional amount of our outstanding foreign currency hedges was $7.7 billion and $7.5 billion at March 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024. The fair values of our outstanding interest rate swaps and foreign currency hedges at March 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 were not significant. Derivative instruments did not have a material impact on net earnings and comprehensive income during the quarters ended March 30, 2025 and March 31, 2024. The impact of derivative instruments on our consolidated statements of cash flows is included in net cash provided by operating activities. Substantially all of our derivatives are designated for hedge accounting.
In addition to the financial instruments listed in the table above, we hold other financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, receivables, accounts payable and debt. The carrying amounts for cash and cash equivalents, receivables and accounts payable approximated their fair values. The estimated fair value of our outstanding debt was $20.2 billion at both March 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024. The outstanding principal amount of debt, including short-term and long-term debt, was $21.6 billion at both March 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, excluding $1.3 billion of unamortized discounts and issuance costs at both March 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024. The estimated fair values of our outstanding debt were determined based on the present value of future cash flows using model-derived valuations that use observable inputs such as interest rates and credit spreads (Level 2).