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United States
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
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Form 10-Q
(Mark One) | | | | | |
☒ | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024 or | | | | | |
☐ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission file number 001-15451
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United Parcel Service, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Delaware | | 58-2480149 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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55 Glenlake Parkway N.E. , | Atlanta, | Georgia | | 30328 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | (Zip Code) |
(404) 828-6000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Title of Each Class | | Trading Symbol | | Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered |
Class B common stock, par value $0.01 per share | | UPS | | New York Stock Exchange |
1.625% Senior Notes due 2025 | | UPS25 | | New York Stock Exchange |
1% Senior Notes due 2028 | | UPS28 | | New York Stock Exchange |
1.500% Senior Notes due 2032 | | UPS32 | | New York Stock Exchange |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☑ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☑ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer", "accelerated filer", "smaller reporting company" and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Large accelerated filer | x | Accelerated filer | ☐ |
| Non-accelerated filer | ☐ | Smaller reporting company | ☐ |
| | | Emerging growth company | ☐ |
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☑
There were 121,999,871 Class A shares, and 731,369,687 Class B shares, with a par value of $0.01 per share, outstanding at October 16, 2024.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Cautionary Statement About Forward-Looking Statements
This report, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission contain and in the future may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements other than those of current or historical fact, and all statements accompanied by terms such as "will," "believe," "project," "expect," "estimate," "assume," "intend," "anticipate," "target," "plan," and similar terms, are intended to be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are made subject to the safe harbor provisions of the federal securities laws pursuant to Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
From time to time, we also include written or oral forward-looking statements in other publicly disclosed materials. Such statements may relate to our intent, belief, forecasts of, or current expectations about our strategic direction, prospects, future results, or future events; they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Management believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made. However, caution should be taken not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements because such statements speak only as of the date when made and the future, by its very nature, cannot be predicted with certainty.
Forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical experience and our present expectations or anticipated results. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: changes in general economic conditions in the United States ("U.S.") or internationally; significant competition on a local, regional, national and international basis; changes in our relationships with our significant customers; our ability to attract and retain qualified employees; strikes, work stoppages or slowdowns by our employees; increased or more complex physical or operational security requirements; a significant cybersecurity incident, or increased data protection regulations; our ability to maintain our brand image and corporate reputation; impacts from global climate change; interruptions in or impacts on our business from natural or man-made events or disasters including terrorist attacks, epidemics or pandemics; exposure to changing economic, political, regulatory and social developments in international and emerging markets; our ability to realize the anticipated benefits from acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures or strategic alliances; the effects of changing prices of energy, including gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and other fuels, and interruptions in supplies of these commodities; changes in exchange rates or interest rates; our ability to accurately forecast our future capital investment needs; increases in our expenses or funding obligations relating to employee health, retiree health and/or pension benefits; our ability to manage insurance and claims expenses; changes in business strategy, government regulations or economic or market conditions that may result in impairments of our assets; potential additional U.S. or international tax liabilities; increasingly stringent regulations related to climate change; potential claims or litigation related to labor and employment, personal injury, property damage, business practices, environmental liability and other matters; and other risks discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, and subsequently filed reports. You should consider the limitations on, and risks associated with, forward-looking statements and not unduly rely on the accuracy of predictions contained in such forward-looking statements. We do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events, circumstances, changes in expectations, or the occurrence of unanticipated events after the date of those statements, except as required by law.
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Item 1. Financial Statements
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
September 30, 2024 (unaudited) and December 31, 2023 (in millions)
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| September 30, 2024 | | December 31, 2023 |
ASSETS | | | |
Current Assets: | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 5,855 | | | $ | 3,206 | |
Marketable securities | 205 | | | 2,866 | |
Accounts receivable | 9,323 | | | 11,342 | |
Less: Allowance for credit losses | (128) | | | (126) | |
Accounts receivable, net | 9,195 | | | 11,216 | |
Other current assets | 2,009 | | | 2,125 | |
Total Current Assets | 17,264 | | | 19,413 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net | 37,389 | | | 36,945 | |
Operating Lease Right-Of-Use Assets | 4,129 | | | 4,308 | |
Goodwill | 4,411 | | | 4,872 | |
Intangible Assets, Net | 3,108 | | | 3,305 | |
Deferred Income Tax Assets | 125 | | | 126 | |
Other Non-Current Assets | 1,837 | | | 1,888 | |
Total Assets | $ | 68,263 | | | $ | 70,857 | |
LIABILITIES AND SHAREOWNERS' EQUITY | | | |
Current Liabilities: | | | |
Current maturities of long-term debt, commercial paper and finance leases | $ | 1,606 | | | $ | 3,348 | |
Current maturities of operating leases | 699 | | | 709 | |
Accounts payable | 5,410 | | | 6,340 | |
Accrued wages and withholdings | 3,527 | | | 3,224 | |
Self-insurance reserves | 1,307 | | | 1,320 | |
Accrued group welfare and retirement plan contributions | 1,239 | | | 1,479 | |
Other current liabilities | 1,293 | | | 1,256 | |
Total Current Liabilities | 15,081 | | | 17,676 | |
Long-Term Debt and Finance Leases | 20,324 | | | 18,916 | |
Non-Current Operating Leases | 3,613 | | | 3,756 | |
Pension and Postretirement Benefit Obligations | 5,384 | | | 6,159 | |
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities | 3,761 | | | 3,772 | |
Other Non-Current Liabilities | 3,216 | | | 3,264 | |
Shareowners' Equity: | | | |
Class A common stock (122 and 127 shares issued in 2024 and 2023, respectively) | 2 | | | 2 | |
Class B common stock (731 and 726 shares issued in 2024 and 2023, respectively) | 7 | | | 7 | |
Additional paid-in capital | — | | | — | |
Retained earnings | 20,552 | | | 21,055 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (3,704) | | | (3,758) | |
Deferred compensation obligations | 6 | | | 9 | |
Less: Treasury stock (0.1 and 0.2 shares in 2024 and 2023, respectively) | (6) | | | (9) | |
Total Equity for Controlling Interests | 16,857 | | | 17,306 | |
Noncontrolling interests | 27 | | | 8 | |
Total Shareowners' Equity | 16,884 | | | 17,314 | |
Total Liabilities and Shareowners' Equity | $ | 68,263 | | | $ | 70,857 | |
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See notes to unaudited, consolidated financial statements.
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME
(In millions, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
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| Three Months Ended September 30, | | Nine Months Ended September 30, |
2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 |
Revenue | $ | 22,245 | | | $ | 21,061 | | | $ | 65,769 | | | $ | 66,041 | |
Operating Expenses: | | | | | | | |
Compensation and benefits | 11,955 | | | 11,528 | | | 35,097 | | | 34,188 | |
Repairs and maintenance | 713 | | | 719 | | | 2,165 | | | 2,126 | |
Depreciation and amortization | 905 | | | 837 | | | 2,690 | | | 2,499 | |
Purchased transportation | 3,375 | | | 3,114 | | | 9,894 | | | 9,826 | |
Fuel | 1,068 | | | 1,132 | | | 3,254 | | | 3,493 | |
Other occupancy | 517 | | | 481 | | | 1,573 | | | 1,490 | |
Other expenses | 1,727 | | | 1,907 | | | 5,554 | | | 5,755 | |
Total Operating Expenses | 20,260 | | | 19,718 | | | 60,227 | | | 59,377 | |
Operating Profit | 1,985 | | | 1,343 | | | 5,542 | | | 6,664 | |
Other Income (Expense): | | | | | | | |
Investment income and other | 155 | | | 124 | | | 410 | | | 424 | |
Interest expense | (230) | | | (199) | | | (637) | | | (578) | |
Total Other Income (Expense) | (75) | | | (75) | | | (227) | | | (154) | |
Income Before Income Taxes | 1,910 | | | 1,268 | | | 5,315 | | | 6,510 | |
Income Tax Expense | 371 | | | 141 | | | 1,254 | | | 1,407 | |
Net Income | $ | 1,539 | | | $ | 1,127 | | | $ | 4,061 | | | $ | 5,103 | |
Basic Earnings Per Share | $ | 1.80 | | | $ | 1.31 | | | $ | 4.74 | | | $ | 5.93 | |
Diluted Earnings Per Share | $ | 1.80 | | | $ | 1.31 | | | $ | 4.74 | | | $ | 5.92 | |
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STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(In millions)
(unaudited)
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| Three Months Ended September 30, | | Nine Months Ended September 30, |
| 2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 |
Net Income | $ | 1,539 | | | $ | 1,127 | | | $ | 4,061 | | | $ | 5,103 | |
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax | 211 | | | (96) | | | 28 | | | 4 | |
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, net of tax | 2 | | | (2) | | | 1 | | | (11) | |
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, net of tax | (139) | | | 111 | | | (63) | | | (46) | |
Change in unrecognized pension and postretirement benefit costs, net of tax | 29 | | | 21 | | | 88 | | | 62 | |
Comprehensive Income | $ | 1,642 | | | $ | 1,161 | | | $ | 4,115 | | | $ | 5,112 | |
See notes to unaudited, consolidated financial statements.
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS
(In millions, unaudited) | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Nine Months Ended September 30, |
| 2024 | | 2023 |
Cash Flows From Operating Activities: | | | |
Net income | $ | 4,061 | | | $ | 5,103 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities: | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | 2,690 | | | 2,499 | |
Pension and postretirement benefit expense | 774 | | | 729 | |
Pension and postretirement benefit contributions | (1,434) | | | (1,363) | |
Self-insurance reserves | 14 | | | 81 | |
Deferred tax (benefit) expense | 24 | | | 327 | |
Stock compensation (benefit) expense | (21) | | | 186 | |
Other (gains) losses | 61 | | | 89 | |
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of business acquisitions: | | | |
Accounts receivable | 1,395 | | | 2,880 | |
Other assets | 116 | | | (252) | |
Accounts payable | (829) | | | (2,058) | |
Accrued wages and withholdings | 348 | | | (155) | |
Other liabilities | (335) | | | (157) | |
Other operating activities | (57) | | | (82) | |
Net cash from operating activities | 6,807 | | | 7,827 | |
Cash Flows From Investing Activities: | | | |
Capital expenditures | (2,811) | | | (3,109) | |
Proceeds from disposal of businesses, property, plant and equipment | 1,070 | | | 167 | |
Purchases of marketable securities | (52) | | | (3,347) | |
Sales and maturities of marketable securities | 2,725 | | | 2,397 | |
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired | (66) | | | (39) | |
Other investing activities | (26) | | | 2 | |
Net cash (used in) from investing activities | 840 | | | (3,929) | |
Cash Flows From Financing Activities: | | | |
Net change in short-term debt | (1,272) | | | 415 | |
Proceeds from long-term borrowings | 2,785 | | | 2,546 | |
Repayments of long-term borrowings | (1,944) | | | (1,625) | |
Purchases of common stock | (500) | | | (2,250) | |
Issuances of common stock | 184 | | | 190 | |
Dividends | (4,049) | | | (4,034) | |
Other financing activities | (207) | | | (427) | |
Net cash (used in) from financing activities | (5,003) | | | (5,185) | |
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash | 5 | | | (4) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash | 2,649 | | | (1,291) | |
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash: | | | |
Beginning of period | 3,206 | | | 5,602 | |
End of period | $ | 5,855 | | | $ | 4,311 | |
See notes to unaudited, consolidated financial statements.
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying unaudited, consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP") for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. These unaudited, consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly our financial position as of September 30, 2024, our results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, and our cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. The results reported in these unaudited, consolidated financial statements should not be regarded as indicative of results that may be expected for any other period or the entire year. The unaudited, consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited, consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts of our cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, finance receivables and accounts payable approximated fair value as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023. The fair values of our marketable securities are disclosed in note 5, our recognized multiemployer pension withdrawal liabilities in note 7, our short- and long-term debt in note 9 and our derivative instruments in note 15. We apply a fair value hierarchy (Levels 1, 2 and 3) when measuring and reporting items at fair value. Fair values are based on listed market prices (Level 1), when such prices are available. To the extent that listed market prices are not available, fair value is determined based on other relevant factors, including dealer price quotations (Level 2). If listed market prices or other relevant factors are not available, inputs are developed from unobservable data reflecting our own assumptions and include situations where there is little or no market activity for the asset or liability (Level 3).
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the accompanying unaudited, consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingencies at the date of these financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
Although our estimates contemplate current and expected future conditions, as applicable, it is reasonably possible that actual conditions could differ from our expectations, which could materially affect our results of operations and financial position. As a result, our accounting estimates and assumptions may change significantly over time.
Supplier Finance Programs
As part of our working capital management, certain financial institutions offer a Supply Chain Finance ("SCF") program to certain of our suppliers. We agree to commercial terms with our suppliers, including prices, quantities and payment terms, regardless of whether the supplier elects to participate in the SCF program. Suppliers issue invoices to us based on the agreed-upon contractual terms. If they participate in the SCF program, our suppliers, at their sole discretion, determine which invoices, if any, to sell to the financial institutions. Our suppliers' voluntary inclusion of invoices in the SCF program has no bearing on our payment terms. No guarantees are provided by us under the SCF program. We have no economic interest in a supplier's decision to participate, and we have no direct financial relationship with the financial institutions, as it relates to the SCF program.
Amounts due to our suppliers that participate in the SCF program are included in Accounts payable in our consolidated balance sheets. We have been informed by the participating financial institutions that as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, suppliers sold them $473 and $504 million, respectively, of our outstanding payment obligations.
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Restricted cash
As of September 30, 2024, we did not have any restricted cash. As of December 31, 2023, we had $37 million of restricted cash that was primarily related to cash we had agreed to deposit in connection with a previously disclosed challenge by Italian tax authorities to the deductibility of Value Added Tax payments by UPS to certain third-party service providers. We designated additional amounts as restricted cash during the first quarter of 2024 and during the second quarter of 2024 we made a voluntary payment, including interest, of approximately $94 million to settle this matter and recorded a corresponding charge against income which is reflected in Other expenses in our statements of consolidated income.
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 2. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Adoption of New Accounting Standards
Accounting pronouncements adopted during the periods covered by the unaudited, consolidated financial statements did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, cash flows or internal controls.
Accounting Standards Issued But Not Yet Effective
In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued an Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") on segment reporting, which will require new disclosures, including significant segment expenses and additional qualitative information about how segment measures are used by management. The standard becomes effective for us beginning with our 2024 annual reporting and for both annual and interim periods thereafter. We are evaluating the impact of this ASU on our disclosures. We will be required to define significant segment expense categories and we anticipate providing additional qualitative and quantitative information in accordance with this ASU. We do not expect this ASU to have a significant impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, cash flows or internal controls.
In December 2023, the FASB issued an ASU to enhance tax-related disclosures. This update will require more standardized categories for tax rate reconciliation and additional detail for significant tax items. It will also require a breakdown of income taxes paid by jurisdiction exceeding 5% of total taxes and remove certain disclosure requirements for unremitted foreign earnings and uncertain tax positions. The standard becomes effective for us in the first quarter of 2025. We are evaluating its impact on our financial statements, disclosures and internal controls but do not expect this ASU to have a significant impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, cash flows or internal controls.
Other accounting pronouncements issued before, but not effective until after, September 30, 2024, are not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, cash flows or internal controls.
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 3. REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenue Recognition
Substantially all of our revenues are from contracts associated with the pickup, transportation and delivery of packages and freight ("transportation services"). These services may be carried out by or arranged by us and generally occur over a short period of time. Additionally, we provide value-added logistics services to customers through our global network of distribution centers and field stocking locations.
The vast majority of our contracts with customers are for transportation services that include only one performance obligation; the transportation services themselves. We generally recognize revenue over time, based on the extent of progress towards completion of the services in the contract. All of our major businesses act as a principal in their revenue arrangements and as such, we report revenue and the associated purchased transportation costs on a gross basis within our statements of consolidated income.
Disaggregation of Revenue | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Three Months Ended September 30, | | Nine Months Ended September 30, |
| 2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 |
Revenue: | | | | | | | |
Next Day Air | $ | 2,396 | | | $ | 2,372 | | | $ | 7,021 | | | $ | 7,240 | |
Deferred | 1,109 | | | 1,128 | | | 3,372 | | | 3,491 | |
Ground | 10,945 | | | 10,160 | | | 32,410 | | | 32,312 | |
U.S. Domestic Package | 14,450 | | | 13,660 | | | 42,803 | | | 43,043 | |
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Domestic | 771 | | | 742 | | | 2,299 | | | 2,299 | |
Export | 3,482 | | | 3,367 | | | 10,269 | | | 10,387 | |
Cargo & Other | 158 | | | 158 | | | 469 | | | 539 | |
International Package | 4,411 | | | 4,267 | | | 13,037 | | | 13,225 | |
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Forwarding | 1,307 | | | 1,327 | | | 3,902 | | | 4,217 | |
Logistics | 1,550 | | | 1,430 | | | 4,638 | | | 4,271 | |
Other | 527 | | | 377 | | | 1,389 | | | 1,285 | |
Supply Chain Solutions | 3,384 | | | 3,134 | | | 9,929 | | | 9,773 | |
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Consolidated revenue | $ | 22,245 | | | $ | 21,061 | | | $ | 65,769 | | | $ | 66,041 | |
Contract Assets and Liabilities
Contract assets include billed and unbilled amounts resulting from in-transit shipments, as we have an unconditional right to payment only when services have been completed (i.e. shipments have been delivered). Amounts do not exceed their net realizable value. Contract assets are generally classified as current and the full balance is converted each quarter based on the short-term nature of the transactions.
Contract liabilities consist of advance payments and billings in excess of revenue as well as deferred revenue. Advance payments and billings in excess of revenue represent payments received from our customers that will be earned over the contract term. Deferred revenue represents the amount due from customers related to in-transit shipments that has not yet been recognized as revenue based on our selected measure of progress. We classify advance payments and billings in excess of revenue as either current or long-term, depending on the period over which the amount will be earned. We classify deferred revenue as current based on the short-term nature of the transactions. Our contract assets and liabilities are reported in a net position on a contract-by-contract basis at the end of each reporting period. In order to determine revenue recognized in the period from contract liabilities, we first allocate revenue to the individual contract liability balance outstanding at the beginning of the period until the revenue exceeds that deferred revenue balance.
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Contract assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were as follows (in millions):
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| | Balance Sheet Location | | September 30, 2024 | | December 31, 2023 |
Contract Assets: | | | | | | |
Revenue related to in-transit packages | | Other current assets | | $ | 235 | | | $ | 237 | |
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Contract Liabilities: | | | | | | |
Short-term advance payments from customers | | Other current liabilities | | $ | 13 | | | $ | 20 | |
Long-term advance payments from customers | | Other non-current liabilities | | $ | 26 | | | $ | 25 | |
Accounts Receivable, Net
Accounts receivable, net, include amounts billed and currently due from customers. The amounts due are stated at their net estimated realizable value. Losses on accounts receivable are recognized when reasonable and supportable forecasts affect the expected collectability. This requires us to make our best estimate of the current expected losses inherent in our accounts receivable at each balance sheet date. This estimate requires consideration of historical loss experience, adjusted for current conditions, forward looking indicators, trends in customer payment frequency and judgments about the probable effects of relevant observable data, including present and future economic conditions and the financial health of specific customers and market sectors. Our risk management process includes standards and policies for reviewing major account exposures and concentrations of risk.
Our allowance for credit losses as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was $128 and $126 million, respectively. Amounts for credit losses charged to expense, before recoveries, during each of the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were $75 and $49 million, respectively, and during each of the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were $211 and $133 million, respectively.
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 4. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
We issue share-based awards under various incentive compensation plans, including non-qualified and incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock and stock units ("RSUs"), restricted performance shares and performance units ("RPUs", together with RSUs, "Restricted Units"). Upon vesting, Restricted Units result in the issuance of the equivalent number of UPS class A common shares after required tax withholdings. Dividends earned on Restricted Units are reinvested in additional Restricted Units at each dividend payable date until conversion to class A shares occurs.
Our primary equity compensation programs are the UPS Long-Term Incentive Performance Award program (the "LTIP") and the UPS Stock Option program. We also grant Restricted Units to our Board of Directors (the "Board") as a component of their annual compensation and, from time to time, to individual employees as a retention mechanism. Employees may elect to receive unrestricted shares of class A common stock under the UPS Management Incentive Award Program (the "MIP"), and we also maintain an employee stock purchase plan which allows eligible employees to purchase shares of UPS class A common stock at a discount.
Pre-tax compensation (benefit) expense for stock compensation awards recognized in Compensation and benefits in our statements of consolidated income for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was $(24) and $21 million, respectively, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was $(21) and $186 million, respectively.
Management Incentive Award Program
The MIP is an incentive-based compensation program, with awards based on annual Company performance. MIP awards are paid in cash, unless a participant elects to receive all or a portion of the award in unrestricted shares of class A common stock. As of September 30, 2024, the MIP was classified as a compensation obligation within Accrued wages and withholdings in our consolidated balance sheet.
Long-Term Incentive Performance Award Program
RPUs issued under the LTIP vest at the end of a three-year performance period, subject to continued employment with the Company (except in the case of death, disability or retirement, in which case immediate vesting occurs on a prorated basis). The actual number of RPUs earned is based on achievement of the performance targets established on the grant date.
The performance targets for outstanding awards are equally weighted between adjusted earnings per share and cumulative free cash flow. The final number of RPUs earned will then be subject to adjustment based on total shareholder return relative to the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. We determine the grant date fair value of RPUs using a Monte Carlo model and recognize compensation expense (less estimated forfeitures) ratably over the vesting period, based on the number of awards expected to be earned.
Based on the date of the Compensation and Human Capital Committee of the Board's approval of the 2024 LTIP award performance targets, we determined March 20, 2024 to be the award measurement date and each target RPU awarded was valued at $158.16.
The weighted-average assumptions used and the weighted-average fair values of the LTIP awards granted during the nine months ended 2024 and 2023 are as follows: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 2024 | | 2023 | |
Risk-free interest rate | 4.45 | % | | 3.81 | % | |
Expected volatility | 27.00 | % | | 30.30 | % | |
Weighted-average fair value of units granted | $ | 157.37 | | | $ | 198.98 | | |
Share payout | 102.18 | % | | 107.80 | % | |
There is no expected dividend yield as units earn dividend equivalents.
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Non-Qualified Stock Options
We grant non-qualified stock options to a limited group of eligible senior management employees under the UPS Stock Option program. Stock option awards vest over a five-year period with approximately 20% of the award vesting at each anniversary of the grant date (except in the case of death, disability or retirement, in which case immediate vesting occurs). The option grants expire 10 years after the date of the grant. On March 20, 2024, we granted 0.2 million stock options at an exercise price of $154.76, the New York Stock Exchange closing price on that date.
The fair value of each option granted is estimated using a Black-Scholes option pricing model. The weighted-average assumptions used and the weighted-average fair values of options granted in 2024 and 2023 are as follows:
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| 2024 | | 2023 |
Expected dividend yield | 3.96 | % | | 3.54 | % |
Risk-free interest rate | 4.25 | % | | 3.70 | % |
Expected life (in years) | 6.13 | | 5.93 |
Expected volatility | 28.94 | % | | 28.31 | % |
Weighted-average fair value of options granted | $ | 34.76 | | | $ | 41.08 | |
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 5. MARKETABLE SECURITIES AND NON-CURRENT INVESTMENTS
The following is a summary of marketable securities classified as trading and available for sale as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (in millions): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cost | | Unrealized Gains | | Unrealized Losses | | Estimated Fair Value |
September 30, 2024: | | | | | | | |
Current trading marketable securities: | | | | | | | |
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Equity securities | $ | 3 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3 | |
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Total trading marketable securities | 3 | | | — | | | — | | | 3 | |
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Current available-for-sale securities: | | | | | | | |
U.S. government and agency debt securities | 178 | | | — | | | (1) | | | 177 | |
Mortgage and asset-backed debt securities | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Corporate debt securities | 25 | | | — | | | — | | | 25 | |
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Non-U.S. government debt securities | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
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Total available-for-sale marketable securities | 203 | | | — | | | (1) | | | 202 | |
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Total current marketable securities | $ | 206 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (1) | | | $ | 205 | |
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| Cost | | Unrealized Gains | | Unrealized Losses | | Estimated Fair Value |
December 31, 2023: | | | | | | | |
Current trading marketable securities: | | | | | | | |
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Equity securities | $ | 4 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 4 | |
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Total trading marketable securities | 4 | | | — | | | — | | | 4 | |
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Current available-for-sale securities: | | | | | | | |
U.S. government and agency debt securities | 963 | | | 2 | | | (4) | | | 961 | |
Mortgage and asset-backed debt securities | 3 | | | — | | | — | | | 3 | |
Corporate debt securities | 1,891 | | | 4 | | | (4) | | | 1,891 | |
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Non-U.S. government debt securities | 7 | | | — | | | — | | | 7 | |
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Total available-for-sale marketable securities | 2,864 | | | 6 | | | (8) | | | 2,862 | |
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Total current marketable securities | $ | 2,868 | | | $ | 6 | | | $ | (8) | | | $ | 2,866 | |
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Investment Impairments
We have concluded that no material impairment losses existed within marketable securities as of September 30, 2024. In making this determination, we considered the financial condition and prospects of each issuer, the magnitude of the losses compared with the cost, the probability that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the security, the credit rating of the security and our ability and intent to hold these investments until the anticipated recovery in market value occurs.
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Maturity Information
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of marketable securities as of September 30, 2024 by contractual maturity are shown below (in millions). Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because the issuers of the securities may have the right to prepay obligations with or without prepayment penalties. | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cost | | Estimated Fair Value |
Due in one year or less | $ | 123 | | | $ | 122 | |
Due after one year through three years | 80 | | | 80 | |
Due after three years through five years | — | | | — | |
Due after five years | — | | | — | |
| 203 | | | 202 | |
Equity securities | 3 | | | 3 | |
| $ | 206 | | | $ | 205 | |
Non-Current Investments
We hold non-current investments that are reported within Other Non-Current Assets in our consolidated balance sheets. Cash paid for these investments is included in Other investing activities in our statements of consolidated cash flows.
•Equity method investments: Equity securities accounted for under the equity method had a carrying value of $308 and $295 million as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
•Other equity securities: Certain equity securities that do not have readily determinable fair values are reported in accordance with the measurement alternative in ASC Topic 321 Investments - Equity Securities. Equity securities accounted for under the measurement alternative had a carrying value of $47 million as of both September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
•Other investments: We hold an investment in a variable life insurance policy to fund benefits for the UPS Excess Coordinating Benefit Plan. The investment had a fair market value of $20 and $19 million as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
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Fair Value Measurements
Marketable securities valued utilizing Level 1 inputs include active exchange-traded equity securities and equity index funds, and most U.S. government debt securities, as these securities all have quoted prices in active markets. Marketable securities valued utilizing Level 2 inputs include asset-backed securities, corporate bonds and municipal bonds. These securities are valued using market corroborated pricing, matrix pricing or other models that utilize observable inputs such as yield curves.
The following table presents information about our investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized to determine such fair value (in millions): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | | Total |
September 30, 2024: | | | | | | | |
Marketable Securities: | | | | | | | |
U.S. government and agency debt securities | $ | 177 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 177 | |
Mortgage and asset-backed debt securities | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Corporate debt securities | — | | | 25 | | | — | | | 25 | |
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Equity securities | — | | | 3 | | | — | | | 3 | |
Non-U.S. government debt securities | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
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Total marketable securities | 177 | | | 28 | | | — | | | 205 | |
Other non-current investments(1) | — | | | 20 | | | — | | | 20 | |
Total | $ | 177 | | | $ | 48 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 225 | |
(1) Represents a variable life insurance policy funding benefits for the UPS Excess Coordinating Benefit Plan.
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| Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | | Total |
December 31, 2023: | | | | | | | |
Marketable Securities: | | | | | | | |
U.S. government and agency debt securities | $ | 961 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 961 | |
Mortgage and asset-backed debt securities | — | | | 3 | | | — | | | 3 | |
Corporate debt securities | — | | | 1,891 | | | — | | | 1,891 | |
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Equity securities | — | | | 4 | | | — | | | 4 | |
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Non-U.S. government debt securities | — | | | 7 | | | — | | | 7 | |
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Total marketable securities | 961 | | | 1,905 | | | — | | | 2,866 | |
Other non-current investments(1) | — | | | 19 | | | — | | | 19 | |
Total | $ | 961 | | | $ | 1,924 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,885 | |
(1) Represents a variable life insurance policy funding benefits for the UPS Excess Coordinating Benefit Plan.
There were no transfers of investments into or out of Level 3 during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 or 2023.
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NOTE 6. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 consisted of the following (in millions): | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 2024 | | 2023 |
Vehicles | $ | 11,901 | | | $ | 11,768 | |
Aircraft | 23,659 | | | 22,888 | |
Land | 2,136 | | | 2,138 | |
Buildings | 6,702 | | | 6,255 | |
Building and leasehold improvements | 5,625 | | | 5,241 | |
Plant equipment | 18,315 | | | 17,322 | |
Technology equipment | 2,733 | | | 2,656 | |
Construction-in-progress | 2,374 | | | 3,247 | |
| 73,445 | | | 71,515 | |
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization | (36,056) | | | (34,570) | |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net | $ | 37,389 | | | $ | 36,945 | |
Property, plant and equipment purchased on account was $358 and $309 million as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
There were no material impairment charges for the three or nine months ended September 30, 2024 or 2023.
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NOTE 7. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
Company-Sponsored Benefit Plans
Information about the net periodic benefit cost for our company-sponsored pension and postretirement benefit plans for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 is as follows (in millions): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| U.S. Pension Benefits | | U.S. Postretirement Medical Benefits | | International Pension Benefits |
2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 |
Three Months Ended September 30: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Service cost | $ | 309 | | | $ | 293 | | | $ | 5 | | | $ | 5 | | | $ | 10 | | | $ | 11 | |
Interest cost | 644 | | | 627 | | | 27 | | | 29 | | | 16 | | | 16 | |
Expected return on assets | (770) | | | (742) | | | (1) | | | (3) | | | (22) | | | (21) | |
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Amortization of prior service cost | 37 | | | 27 | | | — | | | — | | | 1 | | | 1 | |
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Net periodic benefit cost | $ | 220 | | | $ | 205 | | | $ | 31 | | | $ | 31 | | | $ | 5 | | | $ | 7 | |
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| U.S. Pension Benefits | | U.S. Postretirement Medical Benefits | | International Pension Benefits |
| 2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 |
Nine Months Ended September 30: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Service cost | $ | 929 | | | $ | 879 | | | $ | 15 | | | $ | 15 | | | $ | 32 | | | $ | 33 | |
Interest cost | 1,932 | | | 1,881 | | | 81 | | | 87 | | | 50 | | | 49 | |
Expected return on assets | (2,313) | | | (2,225) | | | (3) | | | (9) | | | (64) | | | (63) | |
Amortization of prior service cost | 114 | | | 80 | | | — | | | 1 | | | 1 | | | 1 | |
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Net periodic benefit cost | $ | 662 | | | $ | 615 | | | $ | 93 | | | $ | 94 | | | $ | 19 | | | $ | 20 | |
Service cost and the remaining components of net periodic benefit cost are presented within Compensation and benefits and Investment income and other, respectively, in our statements of consolidated income.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we contributed $1.2 billion and $189 million to our company-sponsored pension and U.S. postretirement medical benefit plans, respectively. We expect to contribute approximately $25 and $55 million over the remainder of the year to our company-sponsored pension and U.S. postretirement medical benefit plans, respectively.
Multiemployer Benefit Plans
We contribute to a number of multiemployer defined benefit and health and welfare plans under the terms of collective bargaining agreements that cover our union-represented employees. Our current collective bargaining agreements set forth the contribution rates to the plans that we participate in, and we are in compliance with these contribution rates.
As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we had $806 and $813 million, respectively, recorded in Other Non-Current Liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets and $9 million as of both September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 recorded in Other current liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets associated with our previous withdrawal from the New England Teamsters and Trucking Industry Pension Fund. This liability is payable in equal monthly installments over a remaining term of approximately 38 years. Based on the borrowing rates currently available to us for long-term financing of a similar maturity, the fair value of this withdrawal liability as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was $704 and $710 million, respectively. We utilized Level 2 inputs in the fair value hierarchy of valuation techniques to determine the fair value of this liability.
UPS was a contributing employer to the Central States Pension Fund ("CSPF") until 2007, at which time UPS withdrew from the CSPF. Under a collective bargaining agreement with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters ("IBT"), UPS agreed to provide coordinating benefits in the UPS/IBT Full Time Employee Pension Plan ("UPS/IBT Plan") for UPS participants whose last employer was UPS and who had not retired as of January 1, 2008 ("the UPS Transfer Group") in the event that benefits are reduced by the CSPF consistent with the terms of our withdrawal agreement with the CSPF. Under this agreement, benefits to the UPS Transfer Group cannot be reduced without our consent and can only be reduced in accordance with law.
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Subsequent to our withdrawal, the CSPF incurred extensive asset losses and indicated that it was projected to become insolvent. In such event, the CSPF benefits would be reduced to the legally permitted Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation ("PBGC") limits, triggering the coordinating benefits provision in the collective bargaining agreement.
In 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act ("ARPA") was enacted into law. The ARPA contains provisions that allow for qualifying multiemployer pension plans to apply for special financial assistance ("SFA") from the PBGC, which will be funded by the U.S. government. Following SFA approval, a qualifying multiemployer pension plan will receive a lump sum payment to enable it to continue paying unreduced pension benefits through 2051. The multiemployer plan is not obligated to repay the SFA. The ARPA is intended to prevent both the PBGC and certain financially distressed multiemployer pension plans, including the CSPF, from becoming insolvent through 2051. The CSPF submitted an application for SFA that was approved in December 2022. In January 2023, $35.8 billion was paid to the CSPF by the PBGC.
We account for the potential obligation to pay coordinating benefits under ASC Topic 715, which requires us to provide a best estimate of various actuarial assumptions in measuring our pension benefit obligation at the December 31 measurement date. As of December 31, 2023, our best estimate of coordinating benefits that may be required to be paid by the UPS/IBT Plan after SFA funds have been exhausted was immaterial.
The value of our estimate for future coordinating benefits will continue to be influenced by a number of factors, including interpretations of the ARPA, future legislative actions, actuarial assumptions and the ability of the CSPF to sustain its long-term commitments. Actual events may result in a change in our best estimate of the projected benefit obligation. We will continue to assess the impact of these uncertainties in accordance with ASC Topic 715.
Collective Bargaining Agreements
We have approximately 310,000 employees in the U.S. employed under a national master agreement and various supplemental agreements with local unions affiliated with the IBT. These agreements are scheduled to expire on July 31, 2028.
We have approximately 10,000 employees in Canada employed under a collective bargaining agreement with the IBT which runs through July 31, 2025.
We have approximately 3,300 pilots who are employed under a collective bargaining agreement with the Independent Pilots Association. This collective bargaining agreement becomes amendable September 1, 2025.
We have approximately 1,900 airline mechanics who are covered by a collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 2727 which becomes amendable November 1, 2026. In addition, approximately 3,000 of our auto and maintenance mechanics who are not represented by the IBT are employed under a collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers ("IAM"). On July 21, 2024, the IAM ratified a new collective bargaining agreement that will expire on July 31, 2029.
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NOTE 8. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The following table indicates the allocation of goodwill as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (in millions):
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| U.S. Domestic Package | | International Package | | Supply Chain Solutions | | Consolidated |
December 31, 2023: | $ | 847 | | | $ | 503 | | | $ | 3,522 | | | $ | 4,872 | |
Acquired | — | | | — | | | 22 | | | 22 | |
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Currency / Other | — | | | 4 | | | (487) | | | (483) | |
September 30, 2024: | $ | 847 | | | $ | 507 | | | $ | 3,057 | | | $ | 4,411 | |
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024:
•Within Supply Chain Solutions, goodwill decreased by $495 million in connection with the divestiture of our truckload brokerage business ("Coyote") as discussed in note 18.
•We recorded an increase in goodwill of $16 million as part of purchase accounting allocations for our November 2023 acquisitions of MNX Global Logistics and Happy Returns. Certain areas of purchase accounting for MNX Global Logistics, including our estimates of tax positions, remain preliminary as of September 30, 2024. In addition, we recorded $6 million of goodwill related to the acquisition of certain locations of The UPS Store.
•The remaining movements are due to the impact of changes in the value of the U.S. Dollar on the translation of non-U.S. Dollar goodwill balances.
We conducted our most recent annual goodwill impairment testing as of July 1, 2024 using both qualitative and quantitative methods. Our quantitative tests utilize a combination of the income and market approaches. We concluded that the fair values of our reporting units were in excess of their respective carrying values. Approximately $1.2 billion of our consolidated goodwill balance of $4.4 billion is represented by our Global Freight Forwarding, Roadie and Global Logistics and Distribution reporting units which, based on our annual impairment evaluation, are exhibiting a limited excess of fair value above carrying value and reflect a greater risk of an impairment occurring in future periods. We do not expect any impairment would have a significant impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
For each of our reporting units, we continue to monitor the impact of macroeconomic conditions and business performance on our estimates of fair value. Subsequent to our annual testing date and as of September 30, 2024, none of our reporting units had indications that an impairment was more likely than not. Actual reporting unit performance, revisions to our forecasts of future performance, market factors, changes in estimates or assumptions in future impairment testing, or a combination thereof could result in an impairment charge in one or more of our reporting units during a future period. During October 2024, we realigned the management structure of certain subsidiaries within Supply Chain Solutions, bringing our Global Freight Forwarding and Global Logistics and Distribution businesses under a single management team and separately, bringing together our MNX Global Logistics and Marken businesses under a single management team. We are evaluating the impact of these managerial changes to our operating segment and reporting unit determinations during the fourth quarter.
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The following is a summary of intangible assets as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (in millions):
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| Gross Carrying Amount | | Accumulated Amortization | | Net Carrying Value |
September 30, 2024: | | | | | |
Capitalized software | $ | 6,096 | | | $ | (4,173) | | | $ | 1,923 | |
Licenses | 48 | | | (25) | | | 23 | |
Franchise rights | 348 | | | (56) | | | 292 | |
Customer relationships | 702 | | | (203) | | | 499 | |
Trade name | 109 | | | (23) | | | 86 | |
Trademarks, patents and other | 370 | | | (89) | | | 281 | |
Amortizable intangible assets | $ | 7,673 | | | $ | (4,569) | | | $ | 3,104 | |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets | 4 | | | — | | | 4 | |
Total Intangible Assets, Net | $ | 7,677 | | | $ | (4,569) | | | $ | 3,108 | |
December 31, 2023: | | | | | |
Capitalized software | $ | 5,839 | | | $ | (3,900) | | | $ | 1,939 | |
Licenses | 30 | | | (7) | | | 23 | |
Franchise rights | 291 | | | (49) | | | 242 | |
Customer relationships | 1,115 | | | (516) | | | 599 | |
Trade name | 172 | | | (30) | | | 142 | |
Trademarks, patents and other | 320 | | | (53) | | | 267 | |
Amortizable intangible assets | $ | 7,767 | | | $ | (4,555) | | | $ | 3,212 | |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets | 93 | | | — | | | 93 | |
Total Intangible Assets, Net | $ | 7,860 | | | $ | (4,555) | | | $ | 3,305 | |
The table as of September 30, 2024 above excludes intangible assets associated with Coyote, which was divested during the third quarter of 2024 as discussed in note 18.
Impairment tests for finite-lived intangible assets are performed when a triggering event occurs that may indicate that the carrying value of the intangible asset may not be recoverable. For the three months ended September 30, 2024, there were no material impairment charges for finite-lived intangible assets. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we recorded impairment charges of $48 million ($35 million after tax, or $0.04 per diluted share) within Other Expenses in our statement of consolidated income. These charges represented capitalized software license impairments of $7 million and a $41 million charge to write down the value of certain trade names acquired as part of our acquisition of Bomi Group. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, impairment charges for finite-lived intangible assets were $8 million.
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NOTE 9. DEBT AND FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS
The carrying value of our outstanding debt obligations as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 consisted of the following (in millions): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Principal Amount | | | | Carrying Value | | | | | | | | |
| | Maturity | | 2024 | | 2023 | | | | | | | | |
Commercial paper | $ | — | | | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,172 | | | | | | | | | |
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Fixed-rate senior notes: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2.800% senior notes | 500 | | | 2024 | | 500 | | | 499 | | | | | | | | | |
2.200% senior notes | — | | | 2024 | | — | | | 400 | | | | | | | | | |
3.900% senior notes | 1,000 | | | 2025 | | 999 | | | 999 | | | | | | | | | |
2.400% senior notes | 500 | | | 2026 | | 499 | | | 499 | | | | | | | | | |
3.050% senior notes | 1,000 | | | 2027 | | 997 | | | 996 | | | | | | | | | |
3.400% senior notes | 750 | | | 2029 | | 748 | | | 747 | | | | | | | | | |
2.500% senior notes | 400 | | | 2029 | | 398 | | | 398 | | | | | | | | | |
4.450% senior notes | 750 | | | 2030 | | 746 | | | 745 | | | | | | | | | |
4.875% senior notes | 900 | | | 2033 | | 895 | | | 894 | | | | | | | | | |
5.150% senior notes | 900 | | | 2034 | | 893 | | | — | | | | | | | | | |
6.200% senior notes | 1,500 | | | 2038 | | 1,486 | | | 1,485 | | | | | | | | | |
5.200% senior notes | 500 | | | 2040 | | 494 | | | 494 | | | | | | | | | |
4.875% senior notes | 500 | | | 2040 | | 491 | | | 491 | | | | | | | | | |
3.625% senior notes | 375 | | | 2042 | | 369 | | | 369 | | | | | | | | | |
3.400% senior notes | 500 | | | 2046 | | 492 | | | 492 | | | | | | | | | |
3.750% senior notes | 1,150 | | | 2047 | | 1,138 | | | 1,138 | | | | | | | | | |
4.250% senior notes | 750 | | | 2049 | | 743 | | | 743 | | | | | | | | | |
3.400% senior notes | 700 | | | 2049 | | 689 | | | 689 | | | | | | | | | |
5.300% senior notes | 1,250 | | | 2050 | | 1,232 | | | 1,232 | | | | | | | | | |
5.050% senior notes | 1,100 | | | 2053 | | 1,083 | | | 1,083 | | | | | | | | | |
5.500% senior notes | 1,100 | | | 2054 | | 1,087 | | | — | | | | | | | | | |
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