QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
−Removed: Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments
+Added: Foreign Currency Exchange Risk
From time to time, we use foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge a portion of our exposures to changes in currency exchange rates, which result from our global operating and financing activities.
+Added: We do not use derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.
Gains and losses from foreign currency transactions, as well as derivative instruments, were not significant for any period presented in the consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-K.
−Removed: As of November 1, 2020, we did not have any outstanding foreign exchange forward contracts.
−Removed: European Debt Exposures
−Removed: We actively monitor our exposure to the European financial markets, including the impact of sovereign debt issues.
−Removed: We also seek to mitigate our risk by investing in fixed deposits with various financial institutions and we limit the amount we hold
−Removed: with any one institution.
−Removed: We do not have any direct investments in the sovereign debt of European countries.
−Removed: From time to time, we may have deposits with major European financial institutions.
−Removed: We also seek to mitigate collection risks from our customers by performing regular credit evaluations of our customers’ financial condition.
−Removed: As of November 1, 2020, we do not believe that we have any material direct or indirect exposure to the European financial markets.
−Removed: Interest Rate Risk
−Removed: As of November 1, 2020, we had $5.9 billion of outstanding term loans, which are subject to floating interest rates.
−Removed: A 1% change in the interest rate would affect interest expense on our term loans by approximately $59 million over the next 12 months.
+Added: As of October 31, 2021, we did not have any outstanding foreign exchange forward contracts.
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