Item 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
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Item 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We are exposed to fluctuations in currency exchange rates, commodity prices and interest rates which could impact our results of operations and financial condition.
Foreign Currency Exposures
We have operations throughout the world that manufacture and sell products in various international markets. As a result, we are exposed to movements in exchange rates of various currencies against the U.S. dollar as well as against other currencies throughout the world. We actively manage material currency exposures that are associated with purchases and sales and other
assets and liabilities at the legal entity level; however, we do not hedge currency translation risk. We attempt to hedge exposures that cannot be naturally offset to an insignificant amount with foreign currency derivatives. Derivative instruments utilized in our hedging activities are viewed as risk management tools, involve little complexity and are not used for trading or speculative purposes. To minimize the risk of counter party non-performance, derivative instrument agreements are made only through major financial institutions with significant experience in such derivative instruments.
We evaluate our exposure to changes in currency exchange rates on our foreign currency derivatives using a sensitivity analysis. The sensitivity analysis is a measurement of the potential loss in fair value based on a percentage change in exchange rates. Based on the firmly committed currency derivative instruments in place at December 31, 2025, a hypothetical change in fair value of those derivative instruments assuming a 10% adverse change in exchange rates would result in an additional unrealized loss of approximately $4.3 million. This amount, when realized, would be partially offset by changes in the fair value of the underlying transactions.
Commodity Price Exposures
We purchase a wide range of raw material, including steel, zinc, brass and other non-ferrous metals, and are exposed to volatility in the prices of these and other commodities used in our products. We use fixed price contracts to manage this exposure where appropriate. We do not have committed commodity derivative instruments in place at December 31, 2025. However, an increase in commodity prices could result in lower gross profit.
Interest Rate Exposure
Of our total outstanding indebtedness of $2.0 billion as of December 31, 2025, approximately 90% incurs fixed-rate interest and is therefore not exposed to the risk of rising variable interest rates. However, outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Facility accrue variable rate interest at our option of (i) a Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") plus the applicable margin or (ii) a base rate plus the applicable margin. The applicable margin ranges from 0.875% to 1.375% depending on our credit ratings. At December 31, 2025, the outstanding borrowings of $190.6 million under the Revolving Facility accrue interest at SOFR plus a margin of 1.125%, resulting in an interest rate of 4.902%. We are also exposed to the risk of rising interest rates to the extent that we fund our operations with short-term or variable-rate borrowings. We have $190.6 million outstanding and unused availability of $784.2 million under the Revolving Facility as of December 31, 2025. A hypothetical increase of 1% in the interest rate on the variable rate borrowings under our Revolving Facility would increase our interest expense over the next twelve months by $2.0 million based on the balances outstanding as of December 31, 2025. If the SOFR or other applicable base rates of the Revolving Facility increase in the future, our Interest expense could increase.
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