UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION


Washington, D.C. 20549
_________________________
FORM 10-Q
_________________________
xQuarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 20172020
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 1-4881
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AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
_________________________
New York13-0544597
(State or other jurisdiction of

Incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)
Building 6, Chiswick Park, London W4 5HR
United Kingdom
(Address of principal executive offices)
+44-1604-23242544-1904-232425
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
NoneNoneNone

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  x   No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted 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 and post such files).    Yes  x    No  ¨

Note: The registrant is a voluntary filer of reports required to be filed by certain companies under Sections 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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 filerxAccelerated filer¨
Non-accelerated filer
¨  (do not check if a smaller reporting company)
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  x

The number of shares of Common Stock (par value $0.25)$0.01) outstanding at September 30, 20172020 was 439,997,691.101.34.

The registrant meets the conditions sets forth in General Instruction H(1)(a) and (b) of Form 10-Q and is therefore filing this Form with the reduced disclosure format.






TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
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Item 3.
Item 4.
Item 1.
Item 1A.
Item 2.
Item 6.5.Other Information
Item 6.



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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)

 Three Months Ended
(In millions, except per share data)September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
Net sales$1,378.2
 $1,367.5
Other revenue39.6
 41.3
Total revenue1,417.8
 1,408.8
Costs, expenses and other:   
Cost of sales550.0
 550.9
Selling, general and administrative expenses784.8
 745.9
Operating profit83.0
 112.0
Interest expense34.8
 34.4
Gain on extinguishment of debt
 (3.9)
Interest income(3.4) (3.5)
Other expense, net3.6
 10.4
Total other expenses35.0
 37.4
Income before taxes48.0
 74.6
Income taxes(36.1) (38.3)
Income from continuing operations, net of tax11.9
 36.3
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
 (0.7)
Net income11.9
 35.6
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests0.6
 0.4
Net income attributable to Avon$12.5
 $36.0
Earnings per share:   
Basic from continuing operations$0.01
 $0.07
Basic from discontinued operations
 
Basic attributable to Avon0.01
 0.07
Diluted from continuing operations$0.01
 $0.07
Diluted from discontinued operations
 
Diluted attributable to Avon0.01
 0.07
 Three Months Ended
(In millions)September 30, 2020September 30, 2019
Product sales$950.1 $1,117.2 
Other revenue47.0 70.8 
Revenue from affiliates of Natura &Co.9 
Total revenue998.0 1,188.0 
Costs, expenses and other:
Cost of sales(440.0)(468.2)
Selling, general and administrative expenses(534.2)(622.1)
Operating income23.8 97.7 
Interest expense(37.4)(32.0)
Loss on extinguishment of debt and credit facilities(4.1)(8.1)
Interest income.1 2.1 
Other (expense) income, net(1.0)57.9 
Gain on sale of business/assets1.4 26.8 
Total other (expenses) income(41.0)46.7 
(Loss) income from continuing operations, before income taxes(17.2)144.4 
Income taxes(11.8)(31.5)
(Loss) income from continuing operations, net of tax(29.0)112.9 
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax(4.5)(6.3)
Net (loss) income(33.5)106.6 
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests.7 .3 
Net (loss) income attributable to Avon$(32.8)$106.9 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.



























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AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
 Nine Months Ended
(In millions, except per share data)September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
Net sales$4,029.8
 $4,047.0
Other revenue117.0
 102.6
Total revenue4,146.8
 4,149.6
Costs, expenses and other:   
Cost of sales1,592.1
 1,634.7
Selling, general and administrative expenses2,411.4
 2,300.0
Operating profit143.3
 214.9
Interest expense106.0
 100.3
Gain on extinguishment of debt
 (3.9)
Interest income(11.2) (12.8)
Other expense, net19.4
 142.9
Total other expenses114.2
 226.5
Income (loss) before taxes29.1
 (11.6)
Income taxes(99.5) (72.1)
Loss from continuing operations, net of tax(70.4) (83.7)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
 (12.9)
Net loss(70.4) (96.6)
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests0.9
 (0.3)
Net loss attributable to Avon$(69.5) $(96.9)
Loss per share:   
Basic from continuing operations$(0.20) $(0.22)
Basic from discontinued operations
 (0.03)
Basic attributable to Avon(0.20) (0.25)
Diluted from continuing operations$(0.20) $(0.22)
Diluted from discontinued operations
 (0.03)
Diluted attributable to Avon(0.20) (0.25)
 Nine Months Ended
(In millions)September 30, 2020September 30, 2019
Product sales$2,423.0 $3,342.2 
Other revenue136.1 207.5 
Revenue from affiliates of Natura &Co2.7 
Total revenue2,561.8 3,549.7 
Costs, expenses and other:
Cost of sales(1,111.5)(1,482.7)
Selling, general and administrative expenses(1,578.4)(1,942.7)
Operating (loss) income(128.1)124.3 
Interest expense(100.9)(95.9)
Loss on extinguishment of debt and credit facilities(11.9)(10.1)
Interest income1.6 5.3 
Other (expense) income, net(20.1)87.3 
Gain on sale of business/assets1.5 50.3 
Total other (expenses) income(129.8)36.9 
(Loss) income from continuing operations, before income taxes(257.9)161.2 
Income taxes(26.7)(78.2)
(Loss) income from continuing operations, net of tax(284.6)83.0 
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax(14.3)(29.0)
Net (loss) income(298.9)54.0 
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests2.3 .7 
Net (loss) income attributable to Avon$(296.6)$54.7 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Unaudited)
 Three Months Ended
(In millions)September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
Net income$11.9
 $35.6
Other comprehensive income:   
Foreign currency translation adjustments13.6
 15.2
Change in derivative losses on cash flow hedges, net of taxes of $0.0 and $0.0
 1.8
Adjustments of and amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost, net of taxes of $0.0 and $0.26.5
 3.6
Total other comprehensive income, net of taxes20.1
 20.6
Comprehensive income32.0
 56.2
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests(0.6) (0.6)
Comprehensive income attributable to Avon$32.6
 $56.8
Three Months Ended
(In millions)September 30, 2020September 30, 2019
Net (loss) income$(33.5)$106.6 
Other comprehensive loss:
Foreign currency translation adjustments(65.7)
Unrealized gain (loss) on revaluation of long-term intercompany balances40.4 (19.1)
Change in unrealized loss on cash flow hedges, net of taxes of $0.0 and $0.0.1 
Adjustments and amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost, net of taxes of $0.2 and $0.24.4 1.6 
Sale of New Avon(3.4)
Total other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes(20.9)(20.8)
Comprehensive (loss) income(54.4)85.8 
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests.5 .3 
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Avon$(53.9)$86.1 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.














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AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Unaudited)

 Nine Months Ended
(In millions)September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
Net loss$(70.4) $(96.6)
Other comprehensive income:   
Foreign currency translation adjustments85.1
 103.0
Change in derivative losses on cash flow hedges, net of taxes of $0.0 and $0.0
 2.7
Adjustments of and amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost, net of taxes of $0.0 and $10.612.7
 271.8
Other comprehensive income related to New Avon investment, net of taxes of $0.01.2
 
Total other comprehensive income, net of taxes99.0
 377.5
Comprehensive income28.6
 280.9
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests(0.7) (0.4)
Comprehensive income attributable to Avon$29.3
 $281.3
Nine Months Ended
(In millions)September 30, 2020September 30, 2019
Net (loss) income$(298.9)$54.0 
Other comprehensive loss:
Foreign currency translation adjustments(149.7)1.3 
Unrealized gain (loss) on revaluation of long-term intercompany balances13.8 (19.4)
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, net of taxes of $0.0 and $0.0.6 (2.5)
Adjustments and amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost, net of taxes of $0.6 and $0.58.4 4.7 
Sale of New Avon(3.4)
Total other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes(126.9)(19.3)
Comprehensive (loss) income(425.8)34.7 
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests2.3 .8 
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Avon$(423.5)$35.5 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.






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AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, 2019 and September 30, 2020 (Unaudited)
(In millions)September 30,
2020
December 31,
2019
Assets
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents$321.1 $650.6 
Restricted cash7.6 2.9 
Accounts receivable, net261.2 280.2 
Receivables from affiliates of Natura &Co3.3 
Inventories461.1 452.3 
Prepaid expenses and other210.2 252.1 
Assets held for sale8.5 22.6 
Total current assets1,273.0 1,660.7 
Property, plant and equipment, at cost1,089.9 1,203.0 
Less accumulated depreciation(677.0)(715.0)
Property, plant and equipment, net412.9 488.0 
Right-of-use assets153.8 175.4 
Goodwill75.0 86.2 
Deferred tax asset120.2 161.2 
Other assets417.4 514.8 
Total assets$2,452.3 $3,086.3 
Liabilities, Series C Convertible Preferred Stock and Shareholders’ Deficit
Current Liabilities
Debt maturing within one year$30.2 $1.8 
Loans from affiliates of Natura &Co47.2 
Accounts payable660.9 723.3 
Payables to affiliates of Natura &Co92.8 
Dividends payable8.7 
Accrued compensation92.3 114.5 
Other accrued liabilities314.6 410.7 
Sales taxes and taxes other than income104.2 118.7 
Income taxes1.1 7.4 
Current liabilities of discontinued operations19.2 16.0 
Total current liabilities1,362.5 1,401.1 
Long-term debt1,566.5 1,590.4 
Long-term operating lease liability123.4 143.3 
Employee benefit plans127.6 137.6 
Long-term income taxes104.6 128.7 
Other liabilities96.7 90.5 
Total liabilities3,381.3 3,491.6 
Series C convertible preferred stock578.5 
Shareholders’ Deficit
Common stock192.6 
Additional paid-in capital527.7 2,321.2 
Retained earnings(294.3)2,138.9 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(1,166.9)(1,040.0)
Treasury stock, at cost(4,603.3)
Total Avon shareholders’ deficit(933.5)(990.6)
Noncontrolling interests4.5 6.8 
Total shareholders’ deficit(929.0)(983.8)
Total liabilities, series C convertible preferred stock and shareholders’ deficit$2,452.3 $3,086.3 
(In millions)September 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
Assets   
Current Assets   
Cash and cash equivalents$663.8
 $654.4
Accounts receivable, net473.5
 458.9
Inventories662.5
 586.4
Prepaid expenses and other292.2
 291.3
Current assets of discontinued operations0.5
 1.3
Total current assets2,092.5
 1,992.3
Property, plant and equipment, at cost1,488.3
 1,424.1
Less accumulated depreciation(781.8) (712.8)
Property, plant and equipment, net706.5
 711.3
Goodwill96.8
 93.6
Other assets620.8
 621.7
Total assets$3,516.6
 $3,418.9
Liabilities, Series C Convertible Preferred Stock and Shareholders’ Deficit   
Current Liabilities   
Debt maturing within one year$16.1
 $18.1
Accounts payable796.7
 768.1
Accrued compensation149.0
 129.2
Other accrued liabilities360.6
 401.9
Sales taxes and taxes other than income137.5
 147.0
Income taxes9.1
 10.7
Current liabilities of discontinued operations2.5
 10.7
Total current liabilities1,471.5
 1,485.7
Long-term debt1,873.0
 1,875.8
Employee benefit plans160.9
 164.5
Long-term income taxes82.9
 78.6
Long-term sales taxes and taxes other than income185.2
 124.5
Other liabilities90.6
 81.3
Total liabilities3,864.1
 3,810.4
    
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)

 

Series C convertible preferred stock461.9
 444.7
    
Shareholders’ Deficit   
Common stock189.7
 188.8
Additional paid-in capital2,290.7
 2,273.9
Retained earnings2,235.4
 2,322.2
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(934.6) (1,033.2)
Treasury stock, at cost(4,601.7) (4,599.7)
Total Avon shareholders’ deficit(820.5) (848.0)
Noncontrolling interests11.1
 11.8
Total shareholders’ deficit(809.4) (836.2)
Total liabilities, series C convertible preferred stock and shareholders’ deficit$3,516.6
 $3,418.9
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
 Nine Months Ended
(In millions)September 30, 2020September 30, 2019
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net (loss) income$(298.9)$54.0 
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax(14.3)(29.0)
(Loss) income from continuing operations, net of tax(284.6)83.0 
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income from continuing operations to net cash used by operating activities:
Depreciation43.4 54.6 
Amortization19.3 18.7 
Provision for doubtful accounts64.2 86.9 
Provision for obsolescence28.2 22.2 
Share-based compensation21.8 8.9 
Foreign exchange losses (gains)3.0 (42.8)
Deferred income taxes21.8 21.7 
Impairment loss on assets1.8 15.4 
Gain on sale of business / assets(1.5)(50.3)
Certain Brazil indirect taxes(118.3)
Other22.1 16.7 
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable(84.0)(56.1)
Inventories(84.1)10.1 
Prepaid expenses and other(9.0)34.1 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities(85.7)(232.8)
Income and other taxes2.8 5.5 
Noncurrent assets and liabilities13.9 (18.9)
Net cash used by operating activities of continuing operations(306.6)(141.4)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Capital expenditures(30.0)(42.8)
Disposal of assets1.8 1.8 
Net proceeds from sale of business / assets11.3 99.9 
Other investing activities.4 1.0 
Net cash (used) provided by investing activities of continuing operations(16.5)59.9 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Cash dividends(8.6)
Debt, net (maturities of three months or less)12.5 (6.9)
Proceeds from debt80.8 400.0 
Repayment of debt(48.3)(275.8)
Repurchase of common stock(.4)(1.0)
Costs associated with debt issue / repayment(3.8)(25.4)
Settlement of stock options(25.8)
Settlement of derivative contracts19.5 36.1 
Proceeds from sale of PIS/COFINS tax credits19.4 
Other financing activities.5 
Net cash provided by financing activities of continuing operations25.9 146.9 
Cash Flows from Discontinued Operations
Net cash used by operating activities of discontinued operations(11.2)(14.8)
Net cash used by discontinued operations(11.2)(14.8)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash(23.9)(15.2)
 Nine Months Ended
(In millions)September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
Cash Flows from Operating Activities   
Net loss$(70.4) $(96.6)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
 12.9
Loss from continuing operations, net of tax$(70.4) $(83.7)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided (used) by operating activities:   
Depreciation63.4
 62.5
Amortization22.2
 22.4
Provision for doubtful accounts168.5
 114.6
Provision for obsolescence27.7
 26.6
Share-based compensation22.0
 23.1
Foreign exchange losses (gains)12.0
 (0.3)
Deferred income taxes15.4
 (16.3)
Loss on deconsolidation of Venezuela
 120.5
Other37.0
 3.0
Changes in assets and liabilities:   
Accounts receivable(170.1) (167.1)
Inventories(71.6) (109.5)
Prepaid expenses and other18.0
 (16.8)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities(51.1) (41.7)
Income and other taxes(15.3) (15.3)
Noncurrent assets and liabilities27.3
 (26.3)
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations35.0
 (104.3)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities   
Capital expenditures(66.7) (68.2)
Disposal of assets3.3
 3.3
Distribution from New Avon LLC22.0
 
Reduction of cash due to Venezuela deconsolidation
 (4.5)
Other investing activities(0.1) 1.6
Net cash used by investing activities of continuing operations(41.5) (67.8)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities   
Debt, net (maturities of three months or less)(0.7) (31.4)
Proceeds from debt
 508.7
Repayment of debt(2.3) (311.9)
Repurchase of common stock(6.6) (5.3)
Net proceeds from the sale of series C convertible preferred stock
 426.3
Other financing activities(0.2) (17.2)
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities of continuing operations(9.8) 569.2
Cash Flows from Discontinued Operations   
Net cash used by operating activities of discontinued operations(7.5) (67.6)
Net cash used by investing activities of discontinued operations
 (94.6)
Net cash used by discontinued operations(7.5) (162.2)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents33.2
 (17.9)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents9.4
 217.0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year(1)
654.4
 684.7
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$663.8
 $901.7
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 Nine Months Ended
(In millions)September 30, 2020September 30, 2019
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash(332.3)35.4 
Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period(1)
661.0 536.4 
Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period (1)
$328.7 $571.8 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
(1)Includes The balance at the beginning of the nine month period ended September 30, 2019 includes cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations$3.7 classified as Held for sale assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.The balance at the end of $(2.2)the nine month period ended Sept 30, 2019 and the balance at the beginning of the yearnine month period ended September 30, 2020 includes Long-term restricted cash of $7.5 which is presented in 2016.other assets in our Consolidated



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AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
(Unaudited)

(In millions)Common StockAdditionalRetainedAccumulated OtherTreasury StockNoncontrolling 
SharesAmountPaid-In CapitalEarningsComprehensive LossSharesAmountInterestsTotal
Balances at December 31, 2019770.0 $192.6 $2,321.2 $2,138.9 $(1,040.0)319.9 $(4,603.3)$6.8 $(983.8)
Credit Losses Cumulative catch up— — — (2.0)— — — — (2.0)
Net loss— — — (171.0)— — — (.9)(171.9)
Other comprehensive loss— — — — (104.3)— — (.2)(104.5)
Conversion of Series C convertible preferred stock (1)
— — — (710.8)— (87.0)1,197.6 — 486.8 
Exercise/ vesting/ expense of share-based compensation— (.2)(9.7)— — — — — (9.9)
Exchange of common stock (2)
(770.0)(192.4)(1,788.1)(1,425.2)— (232.9)3,405.7 — — 
Balances at March 31, 2020$$523.4 $(170.1)$(1,144.3)$$5.7 $(785.3)
Net loss— — — (92.8)— — — (.7)(93.5)
Other comprehensive loss— — — — (1.5)— — — (1.5)
Exercise/ vesting/ expense of share-based compensation— — .8 — — — — — .8 
Balances at June 30, 2020$$524.2 $(262.9)$(1,145.8)$$5.0 $(879.5)
Net loss— — — (32.8)— — — (.7)(33.5)
Gain on common control transaction— — — 1.4 — — — — 1.4 
Other comprehensive income— — — — (21.1)— — .2 (20.9)
Exercise/ vesting/ expense of share-based compensation— — 3.5 — — — — — 3.5 
Balances at September 30, 2020 (3)
$$527.7 $(294.3)$(1,166.9)$$4.5 $(929.0)

(1) On December 30, 2019, an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. ("Cerberus") elected to convert 435,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock into 87,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value U.S.$0.25 per share, conditioned on the Conversion Condition (as defined below). See Note 12, Series C Convertible Preferred Stock.

(2) In January 2020, subsequent to the Transaction, the Company restated its certificate of incorporation to effect a change in capitalization of the Company by changing the number of authorized shares of stock from 1,525,000,000 shares (of which (i) 1,500,000,000 shares, par value $0.25 per share, were common stock and (ii) 25,000,000 shares, par value $1.00 per share, were preferred stock) to 1,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share. As a result of the Merger, all of the issued and outstanding common stock of the Company, being 550,890,788, were canceled and converted. See Note 18, Mergers     with Natura Cosméticos S.A.,.

(3) The number of shares of Common Stock (par value $0.01 per share) outstanding at September 30, 2020 was 101.34.

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(In millions)Common StockAdditionalRetainedAccumulated OtherTreasury StockNoncontrolling 
SharesAmountPaid-In CapitalEarningsComprehensive LossSharesAmountInterestsTotal
Balances at December 31, 2018761.8 $190.3 $2,303.6 $2,234.3 $(1,030.4)319.4 $(4,602.3)$7.7 $(896.8)
Net loss— — — (32.7)— — — (.8)(33.5)
Other comprehensive loss— — — — (4.0)— — .1 (3.9)
Dividends accrued - Series C convertible preferred stock— — — (6.2)— — — — (6.2)
Exercise/ vesting/ expense of share-based compensation1.3 .3 (1.5)— — — — — (1.2)
Purchases and sales of noncontrolling interests, net of dividends paid of $0.0— — — — — — — .1 .1 
Balances at March 31, 2019763.1 $190.6 $2,302.1 $2,195.4 $(1,034.4)319.4 $(4,602.3)$7.1 $(941.5)
Net (loss) income— — — (19.5)— — — .4 (19.1)
Other comprehensive income— — — — 5.5 — — — 5.5 
Dividends accrued - Series C convertible preferred stock— — — (6.4)— — — — (6.4)
Exercise/ vesting/ expense of share-based compensation— — 5.4 — — — — — 5.4 
Repurchase of common stock.1 .1 — — — .5 (1.0)— (1.0)
Purchases and sales of noncontrolling interests, net of dividends paid of $0.1— — — — — — — (.3)(.3)
Balances at June 30, 2019763.2 $190.7 $2,307.5 $2,169.5 $(1,028.9)319.9 $(4,603.3)$7.2 $(957.3)
Net income (loss)— — — 106.9 — — — (.3)106.6 
Other comprehensive loss— — — — (20.8)— — — (20.8)
Dividends accrued - Series C convertible preferred stock— — — (6.4)— — — — (6.4)
Exercise/ vesting/ expense of share-based compensation.3 .3 3.0 — — — — — 3.3 
Repurchase of common stock(.1)(.6)— — — — — — (.6)
Balances at September 30, 2019763.4 190.4 2,310.5 2,270.0 (1,049.7)319.9 (4,603.3)6.9 (875.2)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
We prepare our unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). We consistently applied the accounting policies described in our 20162019 Annual Report on Form 10-K ("20162019 Form 10-K") in preparing these unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements. Statements, other than those impacted by new accounting standards as described below. On January 3, 2019, we completed the Agreement and Plan of Mergers with Natura Cosméticos S.A., a Brazilian corporation (sociedade anônima) ("Natura Cosméticos"), Natura &Co Holding S.A., a Brazilian corporation (sociedade anônima) ("Natura &Co Holding"), and two subsidiaries of Natura &Co Holding S.A. ("Natura &Co") pursuant to which, in a series of transactions (the "Transaction"). Upon the consummation of the Transaction, the Company became a wholly owned subsidiary of Natura &Co Holding and Avon common stock ceased to be traded on the NYSE. As a result, we have excluded disclosures of Earnings per Share from our consolidated financial statements. For additional information, see Note 18, Agreement and Plan of Mergers with Natura Cosméticos S.A.
The Company has updated its reportable segments to align with how the business is operated and managed since the merger with Natura &Co Holding, we have identified 2 reportable segments based on geographic operations: Avon International and Avon Latin America. In prior periods, the Company reported 4 segments: Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific, South Latin America and North Latin America. Previously reported segment information has been recast throughout the consolidated financial statements, as applicable, for all periods presented to reflect the changes in the Company’s reportable segments. Refer to Note 9, Segment Information for more information.
In our opinion, the unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all adjustments of a normal recurring nature that are necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. Results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. You should read these unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements contained in our 20162019 Form 10-K. When used in this report, the terms "Avon," "Company," "we" or "us" mean Avon Products, Inc.
For interim Consolidated Financial Statements purposes, we generally provide for accruals under our various employee benefit plans for each quarter based on one quarter of the estimated annual expense, and adjust these accruals as estimates are refined. In addition, our income tax provision is determined using an estimate of our consolidated annual effective tax rate, adjusted in the current period for discrete income tax items including:
the effects of significant, unusual or extraordinary pretax and income tax items, if any;
the impact of changes in tax legislation, if any;
withholding taxes recognized associated with cash repatriations; and
the impact of loss-making subsidiaries for which we cannot recognize an income tax benefit and subsidiaries that reduce the reliability of the estimated annual consolidatedfor which an effective tax rate.rate cannot be reliably estimated.
VenezuelaReclassifications
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of MarchSeptember 30, 2020 and December 31, 2016, we deconsolidated our Venezuelan operations,2019, the Company had tooling, net of amortization of $8.0 and since then, we account for this business using the$12.9, respectively. The tooling balance as of December 31, 2019, representing cost method of accounting. The decision to deconsolidate our Venezuelan operations was due to the lack$94.4 and accumulated depreciation of exchangeability between the Venezuelan bolivar and the U.S. dollar. This was caused by Venezuela's restrictive foreign exchange control regulations and our Venezuelan operations' increasingly limited access to U.S. dollars, which restricted our Venezuelan operations' ability to pay dividends and settle intercompany obligations.
As a result of the change to the cost method of accounting, in the first quarter of 2016, we recorded a loss of $120.5$81.5, previously included in other expense, net. The loss was comprised of $39.2 in netlong-term assets of the Venezuelan business and $81.3 in accumulated foreign currency translation adjustments within accumulated other comprehensive loss ("AOCI") (shareholders' deficit) associated with foreign currency changes before Venezuela was accounted for as a highly inflationary economy. The net assets of the Venezuelan business were comprised of inventories of $23.7,has been reclassified to property, plant and equipment net of $15.0, other assets of $11.4, accounts receivable of $4.6, cash of $4.5, and accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $20.0. Our Consolidated Balance Sheets no longer include the assets and liabilities of our Venezuelan operations. We no longer include the results of our Venezuelan operations in our Consolidated Financial Statements, and will include income relating to our Venezuelan operations onlyconform to the extent thatcurrent year presentation.
As of September 30, 2020, we receive cash for dividends or royalties remitted by Avon Venezuela.
Revisions
In our 2016 Form 10-K, ouridentified an immaterial classification error in the Consolidated StatementsStatement of Cash Flows presented supplemental informationrelating to the nine month period ended September 30, 2019 with respect to cash flows from the settlement of derivative contracts. Our accounting policy is to classify derivative cash flows as operating, investing or financing consistent with the nature of the underlying hedged item. However, we have identified that cash paid for interest of $87.1 for the year ended December 31, 2016; however, this amount shouldflows relating to derivative contracts that economically hedge foreign exchange gains and losses on intercompany loans have been disclosedincorrectly classified as $142.8.operating activities rather than financing activities. We determined thathave corrected this reclassification error through a revision to the effectnine month period ended September 30, 2019 to reclassify cash inflows of this revision was not material$36.1 from the settlement of derivative contracts from operating activities to our 2016 Form 10-K.financing activities.
New Accounting Standards Implemented
In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation, which is intended to simplify the accounting for share-based payment transactions. This new guidance changes several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including accounting for income taxes, forfeitures and employer-tax withholding requirements. ASU 2016-09 also clarifies the Statements of Cash Flows presentation for certain components of share-based payment awards. We adopted this new accounting guidance in the first quarter of 2017, which did not have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.


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COVID-19 pandemic
Accounting Standards to be Implemented
ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, asA novel strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) was first identified in Wuhan, China in December 2019, and subsequently declared a new Topic, Accounting Standards Codification Topic ("ASC") 606. The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This new accounting guidance may be adopted either retrospectively or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption. We intend to adopt this new accounting guidance as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of January 1, 2018. Based on the evaluation completed to-date, we believe that we will need to:
consider some of our sales incentive programs as a separate deliverable and allocate a portion of the sales transaction price to this deliverable, and thus defer a portion of the sales transaction price until the incentive prize is redeemed;
consider some of our prospective discounts achieved based on sales targets as a separate deliverable and allocate a portion of the sales transaction prices to this deliverable, thus deferring a portion of the sales transaction price until future discounts are realized;
adjust the manner in which we present our allowance for sales returns in our Consolidated Balance Sheets, to reflect a refund liability and a returns asset;
reflect fees paidpandemic by the RepresentativeWorld Health Organization. Due to the Company for items such as brochures, sales aidsuncertain and late payments as revenue, rather than as a reductionrapidly evolving nature of current conditions around the world, the impacts of COVID-19 most of which are beyond the Company’s control, continue to selling, generalevolve, and administrative expenses ("SG&A"), as these represent separate performance obligations;
reflect certain of the costs associated with the fees paid by the Representative in cost of sales, rather than SG&A; and
recharacterize certain costs relatedoutcome is uncertain. We are therefore unable to sales incentives, brochures and sales aids in our Consolidated Balance Sheets from prepaid expenses and other to inventories.
As a result of adopting this new accounting guidance, we estimate that had we adopted the new standard as of January 1, 2016,predict accurately the impact that COVID-19 will have on our full-year 2016 Consolidated Statementbusiness going forward.
During the second quarter of Operations would have been:
an increase in total revenue by approximately 5%;
a decrease in gross margin by approximately 350 to 500 basis points; and
a decrease in operating margin by approximately 10 to 30 basis points.
These impacts are associated with reclassifications of items in the Consolidated Statements of Operations only, which will have no impact on operating profit. These impacts do not reflect the impact due to the change in timing of recognition of revenue and associated costs that would be deferred until sales incentive programs and prospective discounts are fulfilled, which we do not believe is material to the estimated impacts discussed above. In addition, upon adoption, we do not expect the change in timing of recognition of revenue and associated costs to have2020, COVID-19 had a significant impact on our full-year Consolidated Statementsoperations as many markets were subject to lockdown restrictions which limited our ability to recruit and enroll Representatives, operate manufacturing facilities and distribution centers and to process and deliver orders. Most markets showed signs of Operations; however,recovery in the third quarter of 2020 but it is unclear whether this recovery will continue in the remaining of 2020 or if new lockdown measures currently being imposed in parts of Europe will dampen the recovery. We continue to closely monitor the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic, deciding on actions to minimize impacts, ensure the continuity of operations and promote the safety and health of all the people involved. Since the beginning of the virus spread and the consequent restrictive measures imposed by governments, such as closing non-essential trade and restricting the movement of people across borders, the Company has implemented some measures in all its operations, in line with the official measures:

Incentives to remote working and adoption of essentiality criteria to limit industrial and logistical operations;
Adoption of new safety measures for operational workers, such as the use of masks and procedures to distance people between processes;
Re-planning of sales cycles, prioritizing personal care items;
Speeding up the digitization of sales channels;
We communicated social distancing protocols to our Representatives around the world;
Change in the minimum order criteria, start kit and increased deadline for payment of Representatives - original practices are being restored as the markets are recovering from pandemic; and
Daily monitoring of suppliers to ensure supply.

As of the date of this report, we are unable to estimate the long term impact of the economic paralysis arising from efforts to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus and the expected reduction in activity on our business, results of operations and financial condition. We will continue to review our revenue, investments, expenses and cash outflows, as well as adjusting our relationships with suppliers. Furthermore, the actions outlined above are continuously being re-evaluated in light of global developments relating to COVID-19.
Cyber incident
In June 2020, the Company became aware that it was exposed to a cyber incident in its Information Technology ("IT") environment which interrupted some systems and partially affected the Company's operations. We engaged leading external cyber security and IT general controls specialists, launched a comprehensive containment and remediation effort, and started a forensic investigation. By mid-August, the Company had re-established all of its core business processes and resumed operations in all of its markets, including all of its distribution centers.

The cyber incident had a significant impact on our revenue performance for the second quarter of 2020, with the majority of the impact may vary depending on(approximately $87 million in sales) being shifted to the typesthird quarter of incentive programs,2020 as the volumeCompany fulfilled the order backlog created. The incremental expense incurred as a result of incentives offered,the cyber incident was not material.

Although we have no indication that the accuracy and completeness of any financial information was impacted as a result of the incident and the timingCompany has performed extensive procedures to validate such accuracy and completeness, we believe that, if the incident had gone differently, it could have potentially resulted in a material impact to the Company’s financial statements.
Going concern
Considering the uncertain nature of any possible future COVID-19 impacts which are beyond the Company’s control, we might expect some negative impact on revenue from COVID-19 to continue for the remainder of 2020 and into 2021, which will, in turn, result in lower cash generation from activities. If the downturn is deeper or for longer than we anticipate, the Company could take certain further actions to ease the pressure of certain cash outflows, such as reducing discretionary expenditure, selling non-core assets, accessing government pandemic initiatives or arranging borrowing facilities with third-party banks and affiliate companies. Our projections indicate that we should have sufficient liquidity to meet our obligations to parties other than Natura &Co and its affiliates for a period of not less than 12 months from the issuance date of the programs.Consolidated Financial Statements. The cumulative-effect adjustment upon adoptionCompany has received an irrevocable commitment from Natura &Co Holding that it will provide sufficient financial support if and when needed to enable the Company to meet its obligations as they come due in the normal course of business for a period of not less than 12 months from the date issuance of the new revenue recognition standard as of January 1, 2018 will depend on open sales incentive programs and prospective discounts existing at December 31, 2017, which cannot be reliably estimated at this time.
ASU 2017-07, Compensation - Retirement Benefits
In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-07, Compensation - Retirement Benefits. This new guidance requires entities to (1) disaggregate the service cost component from the other components of net periodic benefit costs and present it with other current employee compensation costs in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and (2) present the other components of net periodic benefit costs below operating profit in other expense (income), net. We intend to adopt this new accounting guidance effective January 1, 2018. The new accounting guidance is applied retrospectively and will increase our operating profit for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and the full year 2016 by $3.9, $5.8 and $2.1, respectively, but will have no impact on net income (loss).
ASU 2016-02, Leases
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases, which requires all assets and liabilities arising from leases to be recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. We intend to adopt this new accounting guidance effective January 1, 2019. We are currently evaluating the effect that adopting this new accounting guidance will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Accounting Standards Implemented
ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses, which requires measurement and recognition of expected credit losses for financial assets held. We adopted this new accounting guidance effective January 1, 2020, using a modified retrospective transition approach. The adoption did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements and disclosures and did not significantly impact the Company’s accounting policies or estimation methods related to the allowance for doubtful accounts. The adoption resulted in a cumulative effect decrease to retained earnings of approximately $2 to reflect a change in the allowance for doubtful accounts.
Accounting Standards to be Implemented
ASU 2019-12, Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes
In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Income Taxes, which is intended to simplify the accounting standard and improve the usefulness of information provided in the financial statements. We intend to implement this new accounting guidance effective January 1, 2021, however early adoption is permitted. We are currently assessing the impact this new accounting guidance will have on our financial statements.
ASU 2018-14, Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-14, Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans, which modifies the disclosure requirements for employers that sponsor defined benefit pension or other postretirement plans. The amendments in ASU 2018-14 remove disclosures that no longer are considered cost beneficial, clarify the specific requirements of disclosures, and add disclosure requirements identified as relevant. The amendments in ASU 2018-14 are effective for public business entities for annual periods ending after December 15, 2020. Early adoption is permitted. An entity should apply the amendments in ASU 2018-14 on a retrospective basis to all periods presented. We do not expect this new accounting guidance to have a material impact on the disclosures in our financial statements.

2. EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHAREDISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, ASSETS AND SHARE REPURCHASESLIABILITIES HELD FOR SALE AND DIVESTITURES
We compute earnings (loss) per share ("EPS") usingDiscontinued Operations
On December 17, 2015, the two-class method, which is an earnings (loss) allocation formula that determines earnings (loss) per share for common stock, and earnings (loss) allocated to convertible preferred stock and participating securities, as appropriate.Company entered into definitive agreements with affiliates controlled by Cerberus. The earnings allocated to convertible preferred stock are the larger of 1) the preferred dividends accruedagreements resulted in the period or 2)separation of the percentageCompany’s North America business, which represented the Company’s operations in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, from the Company into New Avon Company, formerly New Avon, LLC ("New Avon"), a privately held company majority-owned and managed by Cerberus NA Investor LLC (an affiliate of earningsCerberus). The Company retained an investment of 19.9% ownership interest in New Avon. These transactions closed on March 1, 2016; from continuing operations allocablethat date, resolution of contingent liabilities relating to Avon’s ownership and operation of the preferred stockNorth America business prior to its separation from the Company into New Avon have been treated as if they had been converteddiscontinued operations. In April 2019, we signed an agreement with LG Household & Health Care Ltd. to common stock. Our participating securities aresell our grants of restricted stock and restricted stock units,19.9% ownership interest in New Avon, which contain non-forfeitable rights to dividend equivalents to the extent any dividends are declared and paid on our common stock. We compute basic EPS by dividing net income (loss) allocated to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of shares outstandingwas completed during August 2019.
The Company incurred costs during the period. Diluted EPS is calculated to give effect to all potentially dilutive common shares that were outstanding during the period.
  Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Shares in millions) 2017 2016 2017 2016
Numerator from continuing operations:        
Income (loss) from continuing operations, less amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests $12.5
 $36.7
 $(69.5) $(84.0)
Less: Earnings (loss) allocated to participating securities .2
 .5
 (.9) (1.1)
Less: Earnings allocated to convertible preferred stock 5.8
 6.1
 17.2
 12.8
Income (loss) from continuing operations allocated to common shareholders 6.5
 30.1
 (85.8) (95.7)
Numerator from discontinued operations:        
Loss from discontinued operations $
 $(.7) $
 $(12.9)
Less: Loss allocated to participating securities 
 
 
 (.2)
Loss allocated to common shareholders 
 (.7) 
 (12.7)
Numerator attributable to Avon:        
Net income (loss) attributable to Avon $12.5
 $36.0
 $(69.5) $(96.9)
Less: Earnings (loss) allocated to participating securities .2
 .5
 (.9) (1.3)
Less: Earnings allocated to convertible preferred stock 5.8
 6.1
 17.2
 12.8
Income (loss) allocated to common shareholders 6.5
 29.4
 (85.8) (108.4)
Denominator:        
Basic EPS weighted-average shares outstanding 440.0
 437.4
 439.5
 436.7
Diluted effect of assumed conversion of stock options 
 
 
 
Diluted effect of assumed conversion of preferred stock 
 
 
 
Diluted EPS adjusted weighted-average shares outstanding 440.0
 437.4
 439.5
 436.7
Earnings (Loss) per Common Share from continuing operations:        
Basic $.01
 $.07
 $(.20) $(.22)
Diluted .01
 .07
 (.20) (.22)
Loss per Common Share from discontinued operations:        
Basic $
 $
 $
 $(.03)
Diluted 
 
 
 (.03)
Earnings (Loss) per Common Share attributable to Avon:        
Basic $.01
 $.07
 $(.20) $(.25)
Diluted .01
 .07
 (.20) (.25)
Amounts in the table above may not necessarily sum due to rounding.
During the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, we did not include stock options to purchase 18.4 million shares and 15.0 million shares, respectively, of Avon common stock in the calculation of diluted EPS because the exercise prices of those options were greater than the average market price, and therefore, their inclusion would be anti-dilutive. During the nine months ended September 30, 20172020 and 2016, we did not include stock options2019 following the resolution of certain contingent liabilities related to purchase 16.9 million sharesits ownership and 14.2operation of the North America business prior to its separation into New Avon. 

The major classes of financial statement components comprising the loss on discontinued operations, net of tax for New Avon are shown below:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2020201920202019
Selling, general and administrative expenses$(4.5)$(6.3)$(14.3)$(29.0)
Operating loss$(4.5)$(6.3)$(14.3)$(29.0)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax$(4.5)$(6.3)$(14.3)$(29.0)


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million shares, respectively, of Avon common stock in the calculation of diluted EPS as we had a loss from continuing operations, net of tax. The inclusion of these shares would decrease the net loss per share, and therefore, their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, it is more dilutive to assume the series C convertible preferred stock is not converted into common stock; therefore, the weighted-average shares outstanding were not adjusted by the as-if converted series C convertible preferred stock because the effect would be anti-dilutive. The inclusion of the series C convertible preferred stock would increase the net earnings per shareAssets Held for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 and decrease the net loss per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016. If the as-if converted series C convertible preferred stock had been dilutive, approximately 87.1 million additional shares would have been included in the diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016. See Note 5, Related Party Transactions.
We purchased approximately 1.5 million shares of Avon common stock for $6.6 during the first nine months of 2017, as compared to approximately 1.3 million shares of Avon common stock for $5.3 during the first nine months of 2016, through acquisition of stock from employees in connection with tax payments upon the vesting of restricted stock units and performance restricted stock units.
3. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
On December 17, 2015, the Company entered into definitive agreements with affiliates controlled by Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. ("Cerberus"). The agreements include an investment agreement providing for a $435.0 investment by Cleveland Apple Investor L.P. (“Cerberus Investor”) (an affiliate of Cerberus) in the Company through the purchase of perpetual convertible preferred stock (see Note 5, Related Party Transactions) and a separation and investment agreement providing for the separation of the Company's North America business, which represented the Company's operations in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, from the Company into New Avon LLC ("New Avon"), a privately-held company that is majority-owned and managed by Cerberus NA Investor LLC (“Cerberus NA”) (an affiliate of Cerberus). These transactions closed on March 1, 2016.Sale
The major classes of financial statement componentsassets comprising held for sale assets on the loss on discontinued operations, netConsolidated Balance Sheets as of tax for North AmericaSeptember 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 are shown below:in the following table.
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Current held for sale assets
Property, Plant and Equipment (net)8.5 22.6 
  Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
  2016 2016
Total revenue $
 $135.2
Cost of sales 
 53.2
Selling, general and administrative expenses 1.0
 90.0
Operating loss (1.0) (8.0)
Other income items 
 .6
Loss from discontinued operations, before tax (1.0) (7.4)
Gain (loss) on sale of discontinued operations, before tax .3
 (16.0)
Income taxes 
 10.5
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax $(.7) $(12.9)
There were no amounts recordedAt December 31, 2019, in discontinued operations for the three or nine months ended September 30, 2017.
4. INVESTMENT IN NEW AVON
In connectionline with the separation of the Company's North America business (as discussed in Note 3, Discontinued Operations), which closed on March 1, 2016,Open Up Avon strategy the Company retained a 19.9% ownership interest in New Avon. Theclassified 5 properties which met the held for sale criteria under ASC 360 as "held for sale". During the first quarter of 2020, the Company has accounted for its ownership interest in New Avon usingdecided not to proceed with the equity methodsale of accounting, which resulted1 property in the Avon International segment and 1 property in the Avon Latin America segment with a carrying value of $9.1. As a result, the Company recognizing its proportionate sharereclassified such properties from held for sale to property, plant and equipment during the first quarter of New Avon's income or loss and other comprehensive income or loss. Our2020. At the time of reclassification, we recorded investment balancea true up on depreciation resulting in New Avon at September 30, 2017 was zero.an immaterial impact on our Consolidated Statements of Operations.
During the threesecond quarter of 2020, the Company decided to proceed with the sale of the 1 property in the Avon Latin America segment with a carrying value of $3.0. As a result, the Company reclassified the property from property, plant and nine months endedequipment to held for sale and depreciation has ceased.
At September 30, 2017,2020, assets held for sale include 1 property in Avon International segment and 1 property in the Company's proportionate shareAvon Latin America Segment.
Divestitures
Avon Shanghai
In August 2020, we signed an agreement to sell Avon Management Shanghai ("Avon Shanghai") to an affiliate of Natura &Co for a selling price of $2.9. In August 2020, we completed the sale of the lossesentity and received proceeds of New Avon$2.9. These proceeds are presented as investing activities in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. As the sale was $6.2 and $16.0 respectively,to an affiliate under common control of which $1.7 and $11.5, respectively,Natura &Co, the gain on sale of these amounts$1.4 was recorded within other expense, net. directly to Retained earnings.
Hungary Distribution Center in Gödöllő
In addition, duringApril 2020, we signed an agreement to sell the Hungary Distribution Center in Gödöllő for a selling price of $3.4, and received a deposit of $.3. In June 2020, we completed the sale of the asset and the remaining proceeds of $3.1 were received. These proceeds are presented as investing activities in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.
In the second quarter of 2020, we recorded a gain of $.1 before and after tax, which is reported separately in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The gain represents the difference between the proceeds and the carrying value of the Hungary Distribution Center on the date of sale.
China Wellness Plant
In March 2020, we signed an agreement to sell the China Wellness Plant for a total selling price of $6.6 before expenses. In the six-month period ended June 30, 2020 we received a cash deposit for the selling price of $6.6, which included $3.3 of restricted cash held in escrow.
In August 2020, we completed the sale of the China Wellness Plant and $3.3 of restricted cash in escrow was transferred to Avon. In the third quarter of 2017, the Company received a cash distribution of $22.0 from New Avon, which reduced our recorded investment balance in New Avon. During the third quarter of 2017,2020, we recorded only $1.7a gain of $1.4 before tax, which is reported separately in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The gain represents the difference between the net proceeds (after associated expenses) and the carrying value of the China Wellness Plant on the date of sale.

Rye Office
On June 26, 2019, we completed the sale of the Rye office for a selling price of $23.2, less expenses of approximately $.8, resulting in proceeds of $22.4. These proceeds are presented as investing activities in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.
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Company's proportionate shareIn the second quarter of 2019, we recorded a gain on sale of $9.9 before and after tax, which is reported separately in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The gain recorded represents the difference between the proceeds and the carrying value of the lossesRye office on the date of sale.
Malaysia Maximin
On May 9, 2019, we completed the sale of all of the equity interests in Maximin Corporation Sdn Bhd ("Malaysia Maximin") for a total purchase price of $7.8. The cash proceeds of $7.6, net of expenses, are presented within investing activities in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.
In the second quarter of 2019, we recorded a gain on sale of $3.3 before tax, which is reported separately in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, and $3.0 after tax. The gain recorded represents the difference between the proceeds and the carrying value of Malaysia Maximin on the date of sale.
China manufacturing
On February 15, 2019, we completed the sale to TheFaceShop Co., Ltd., an affiliate of LG Household & Health Care Ltd. ("TheFaceShop"), of all of the equity interests in Avon Manufacturing (Guangzhou), Ltd. for a total selling price of $71.0, less expenses of approximately $1.1. The selling price included $23.5 relating to outstanding intercompany loans payable to Avon Manufacturing (Guangzhou), Ltd. from other Avon subsidiaries that was presented as financing activities in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, this was subsequently settled in April 2019. The cash proceeds of $46.4, net of loan amounts, are presented as investing activities in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, which includes $7.5 of restricted cash as of December 31, 2019. This was subsequently reclassified to short-term restricted cash in the three month period ended March 31, 2020.
In the first quarter of 2019, we recorded a gain on sale of $10.3 before tax, which is reported separately in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, and $8.2 after tax, representing the difference between the proceeds, including the settlement of the intercompany loans, and the carrying value of Avon Manufacturing (Guangzhou), Ltd. on the date of sale.
New Avon
In April 2019, we signed an agreement with LG Household & Health Care Ltd. to sell our 19.9% ownership interest in New Avon, as this reduced our recorded investment balance in New Avon to zero. If New Avon experiences future losses while our recorded investment balance is zero,Avon. During August, 2019, we would not record our proportionate share of such loss. The Company's proportionate share ofcompleted the lossessale of New Avon was $4.5for a selling price of $24.5. Expenses were approximately $1.1, resulting in cash proceeds of $23.4. These proceeds are presented as investing activities in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.
In the third quarter of 2019, we recorded a gain on sale of $26.8 before and $9.0 duringafter tax, which is reported in the threeConsolidated Statements of Operations as Gain on sale of business/asset. The gain recorded represents the total proceeds and seven months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, which was recorded within other expense, net. In addition, the Company's proportionate sharerelease of the post-separationaccumulated other comprehensive income of New Avon was a benefit of an immaterial amount and $.1 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, and was recorded within other comprehensive income (loss).
The Company also recorded an additional loss of $.5 within other expense, net and a benefit of $1.1 within other comprehensive income (loss), during the nine months ended September 30, 2017, primarily associated with purchase accounting adjustments reported by New Avon.
Summarized financial information related to New Avon is shown below:$3.4.
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Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2017
 Seven Months Ended September 30, 2016
Total revenue $527.7
 $523.0
Gross profit $322.9
 $317.4
Net loss $(80.5) $(45.2)
5. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The following tables present the related party transactions with New Avon and affiliates of Cerberus. There are no other related party transactions. New Avon is majority owned and managed by Cerberus NA. See Note 3, Discontinued Operations and Note 4, Investment in New Avon for further details.
  Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
  2017 2016 2017 2016
Statement of Operations Data        
Revenue from sale of product to New Avon(1)
 $8.3
 $6.9
 $25.9
 $20.4
Gross profit from sale of product to New Avon(1)
 $.2
 $.5
 $1.5
 $1.4
         
Cost of sales for purchases from New Avon(2)
 $.9
 $1.2
 $3.0
 $4.1
         
Selling, general and administrative expenses:        
Transition services, intellectual property, research and development and subleases(3)
 $(7.4) $(10.2) $(22.5) $(25.1)
Project management team(4)
 $.6
 .8
 $2.2
 1.8
Net reduction of selling, general and administrative expenses $(6.8) $(9.4) $(20.3) $(23.3)
  September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Balance Sheet Data    
Inventories(5)
 $.4
 $1.0
Receivables due from New Avon(6)
 $9.1
 $11.6
Payables due to New Avon(7)
 $.3
 $.7
Payables due to an affiliate of Cerberus(8)
 $.5
 $.6
(1) The Company supplies product to New Avon as part of a manufacturing and supply agreement. The Company recorded revenue of $8.3 and $6.9, within other revenue, and gross profit of $.2 and $.5 associated with this agreement during the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The Company recorded revenue of $25.9 and $20.4, within other revenue, and gross profit of $1.5 and $1.4 associated with this agreement during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
(2) New Avon supplies product to the Company as part of the same manufacturing and supply agreement noted above. The Company purchased $.8 and $1.0 from New Avon associated with this agreement during the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and recorded $.9 and $1.2 associated with these purchases within cost of sales during the three

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(U.S. dollars in millions, except per share data)


3. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
On January 3, 2020, the Company became a wholly owned subsidiary of Natura &Co Holding. From this point Natura &Co Holding, its subsidiaries and affiliates became related parties of the Company.
The following tables present the related party transactions with Natura &Co and its affiliates, New Avon, affiliates of Cerberus and the Instituto Avon in Brazil. There are no other related party transactions. On August 14, 2019, we sold our investment in New Avon to LG Household & Health Care Ltd. Upon completion of the sale, New Avon was no longer a related party. Furthermore, upon consummation of the Transaction with Natura &Co Holding in January 2020, Cerberus ceased being a related party.
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2020201920202019
Statement of Operations Data
Revenue from sale of product to New Avon(1)
N/A$3.5 N/A$12.0 
Gross profit from sale of product to New Avon(1)
N/A$.1 N/A$.2 
Cost of sales for purchases from New Avon(2)
N/A$.7 N/A$2.1 
Revenue from affiliates of Natura &Co(8)
$.9 $$2.7 $
Gross profit from affiliates of Natura &Co(8)
$.1 $$.5 $
Selling, general and administrative expenses related to New Avon:
Transition services, intellectual property, technical support and innovation and subleasesN/A$N/A$(.2)
Project management team(3)
N/A$.6 N/A$4.0 
Interest income from Instituto Avon(4)
$$$.1 $.1 
Interest expense on Loan from affiliates of Natura &Co(7)
$1.3 $$1.6 $

September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Balance Sheet Data
Receivables due from Instituto Avon(4)
$1.1 $2.1 
Receivables due from affiliates of Natura &Co(8)
$3.3 $
Payables due to an affiliate of Cerberus(5)
N/A$2.1 
Payables due to affiliates of Natura &Co(6)
$92.8 $
Loans from affiliates of Natura &Co(7)
$47.2 $
(1) The Company supplies product to New Avon as part of a manufacturing and supply agreement. On August 14, 2019, the Company sold its investment in New Avon to LG Household & Health Care Ltd, from that point New Avon was no longer a related party. Transactions entered into with New Avon for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2019 have been disclosed above.
(2) New Avon supplies product to the Company as part of the same manufacturing and supply agreement discussed in footnote (1) above. The Company purchased $.5 from New Avon associated with this agreement during the three months ended September 30, 20172019, and 2016, respectively.recorded $.7 associated with these purchases within cost of sales in our Consolidated Statement of Operations during the three months ended September 30, 2019. The Company purchased $2.7 and $4.6$1.6 from New Avon associated with this agreement during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively2019, and recorded $3.0 and $4.1$2.1 associated with these purchases within cost of sales in our Consolidated Statement of Operations during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
(3) The Company also2019. Transactions entered into a transition services agreement to provide certain services towith New Avon as well as an intellectual property ("IP") license agreement, an agreement for research and development and subleases for office space. In addition, New Avon is performing certain services for the Company under a similar transition services agreement. The Company recorded a net $7.4three and $10.2 reduction of selling, general and administrative expenses associated with these agreements during the three monthsnine month periods ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and2019 have been disclosed above. On August 14, 2019, the Company sold its investment in New Avon to LG Household & Health Care Ltd; from that point New Avon was no longer a net $22.5 and $25.1 reduction of selling, general and administrative expenses associated with these agreements during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The net reduction of selling, general and administrative expenses associated with these agreements generally represents a recovery of the related costs.party.
(4)(3) The Company also entered into agreements with an affiliate of Cerberus, which provideprovided for the secondment of Cerberus affiliate personnel to the Company's project management team responsible for assisting with the execution of the transformation plan (the "Transformation Plan") announced in January 2016. The Company recorded $.6 and $.8 in selling, general and administrative expenses associated with these agreements during the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and recorded $2.2 and $1.8 in selling, general and administrative expenses associated with these agreements during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. See Note 12, Restructuring Initiatives for additional information related to the Transformation Plan.
(5) Inventories relate to purchases from New Avon, associated with the manufacturing and supply agreement, which have not yet been sold, and were classified within inventories in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(6) The receivables due from New Avon relate to the agreements for transition services, the IP license, research and development and subleases for office space, as well as the manufacturing and supply agreement, and were classified within prepaid expenses and other in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(7) The payables due to New Avon relate to the manufacturing and supply agreement, and were classified within other accrued liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(8) The payables due to an affiliate of Cerberus relate to the agreement for the project management team, and were classified within other accrued liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
In addition, the Company also issued standby letters of credit to the lessors of certain equipment, a lease for which was transferred to New Avon in connection with the separation of the Company's North America business. As of September 30, 2017, the Company has a liability of $1.6 for the estimated value of such standby letters of credit. The recognition of the initial liability of $2.1 was included in the estimated loss on sale of the North America business in loss from discontinued operations, net of tax during the year ended December 31, 2016.
Series C Preferred Stock
On March 1, 2016, the Company issued and sold to Cerberus Investor 435,000 shares of newly issued series C preferred stock for an aggregate purchase price of $435.0. Cumulative preferred dividends accrue daily on the series C preferred stock at a rate of 1.25% per quarter. The series C preferred stock had accrued unpaid dividends of $35.6 as of September 30, 2017. There were no dividends declared in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.
6. INVENTORIES
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Components of Inventories September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Raw materials $228.6
 $179.3
Finished goods 433.9
 407.1
Total $662.5
 $586.4


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(U.S. dollars in millions, except per share data)


7. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
  Three Months Ended September 30,
  Pension Benefits    
Net Periodic Benefit Costs U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Postretirement Benefits
  2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016
Service cost $.8
 $1.3
 $1.1
 $1.2
 $
 $
Interest cost .7
 .8
 4.7
 4.9
 .1
 .3
Expected return on plan assets (.8) (1.0) (7.4) (7.5) 
 
Amortization of prior service credit 
 
 
 
 (.1) (.2)
Amortization of net actuarial losses 1.3
 1.5
 2.1
 1.5
 
 .1
Settlements/curtailments 
 
 3.3
 
 
 
Net periodic benefit costs(1)
 $2.0
 $2.6
 $3.8
 $.1
 $
 $.2
  Nine Months Ended September 30,
  Pension Benefits    
Net Periodic Benefit Costs U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Postretirement Benefits
  2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016
Service cost $3.5
 $4.9
 $3.5
 $3.8
 $
 $.1
Interest cost 2.2
 5.9
 13.5
 16.6
 .8
 1.2
Expected return on plan assets (2.4) (7.2) (21.0) (25.0) 
 
Amortization of prior service credit 
 (.1) (.1) 
 (.3) (1.1)
Amortization of net actuarial losses 3.8
 9.2
 5.9
 4.9
 .1
 .2
Settlements/curtailments 
 .1
 3.3
 
 
 
Net periodic benefit costs(1)
 $7.1
 $12.8
 $5.1
 $.3
 $.6
 $.4
(1) Includes $4.4 of U.S. pension and immaterial amountsimplementation of the postretirement benefit plans (related toCompany’s strategic initiatives. Furthermore, upon consummation of the U.S.) forTransaction with Natura &Co Holding in January 2020, Cerberus ceased being a related party. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, which are included2019 the Company recorded net costs of $.6 and $4.0, respectively, in discontinued operations. Amountsselling, general and administrative expenses associated with these agreements.
(4) During the pensionsecond quarter of 2018, the Company entered into an agreement to loan the Instituto Avon, an independent non-government charitable organization in Brazil, R$12 million (Brazilian reais) for an unsecured five-year term at a fixed interest rate of 7% per annum, to be paid back in 5 equal annual installments. The Instituto Avon was created by an Avon subsidiary in Brazil, with the board and postretirement benefit plansexecutive team comprised of Avon Brazil management. The purpose of the loan was to provide the Instituto Avon with the means to donate funds to Fundação Pio XII (a leading cancer prevention and treatment organization in CanadaBrazil and owner of the postretirement benefit planHospital do Câncer de Barretos), in Puerto Rico, which are includedorder to invest in discontinuedequipment with the objective of expanding breast cancer prevention and treatment.
(5) Payables due to an affiliate of Cerberus related to the agreement for the project management team, classified within other accrued liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Upon the consummation of Transaction with Natura in January 2020, Cerberus ceased their involvement in Company operations have been excludedand is no longer a related party.
(6) Upon consummation of the Transaction on January 3, 2020, the Company was acquired by Natura &Co Holding and became a wholly owned direct subsidiary of Natura &Co Holding. Payables due to affiliates of Natura &Co Holding of $92.8 at September 30, 2020 include $91.5 due to Natura &Co Holding related to the amount of accrued dividend paid by Natura &Co Holding in relation to Series C preferred stock. On December 30, 2019, Cerberus elected to convert 435,000 shares of series C preferred stock, representing all shares of series C preferred stock outstanding, into 87,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value U.S.$0.25 per share, pursuant to the holder of the Company’s series C preferred stock’s rights under the Company’s certificate of incorporation. The foregoing election was conditioned upon the filing of the certificates of merger with respect to the First Merger (the "Conversion Condition"). Upon consummation of the Transaction in January 2020, the Company’s common stock was converted to Natura &Co Holding common stock. In January 2020 Natura &Co Holding paid the accrued unpaid dividends on the shares of series C preferred stock in an amount equal to U.S. $91.5 to Cerberus. See Note 12, Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, for discussion of preferred shares issued to Cleveland Apple Investor L.P. (“Cerberus Investor”). Payables due to affiliates of Natura &Co Holding at September 30, 2020 also include $1.3 of payables from all amountsnormal operations, primarily previously intercompany balances that became related party balances on the sale of Avon Shanghai Management to an affiliate of Natura &Co Holding in the table above.August 2020. See Note 3, Discontinued Operations, Assets and Liabilities Held for discussionSale and Divestitures, for further information relating to this divestiture.
(7) Loans from affiliates of Natura &Co Holding at September 30, 2020 of $47.2 include $40.8 outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility between Avon Luxembourg Holdings S.à r.l and Natura &Co International S.à r.l., a subsidiary of Natura &Co Holding. Loans from affiliates of Natura &Co Holding at September 30, 2020 also include $4.5 (300 Argentinian Pesos) pursuant to an agreement to receive funding from Natura &Co Holding with respect to our Argentina operations during the second quarter of 2020. See Note 18, Debt for further details of the separationterms of these loans. Loans from affiliates of Natura &Co Holding at September 30, 2020 also include a $1.9 previously intercompany balance that became a related party balance on the Company's North America business.sale of Avon Shanghai Management to an affiliate of Natura &Co Holding in August 2020. See Note 3, Discontinued Operations, Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale and Divestitures, for further information relating to this divestiture.
(8)During the second quarter of 2020, the Company entered into manufacturing agreements with affiliates of Natura &Co Holding. The Company recorded revenue from related party of $.9 and $2.7 associated with these agreements during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, we made approximately $122020 respectively. The Company recorded gross profit from related party of $.1 and approximately $18 of contributions to the U.S. and non-U.S. defined benefit pension and postretirement benefit plans, respectively. During the remainder of 2017, we anticipate contributing approximately $0 to $3 and approximately $2 to $7 to fund our U.S. and non-U.S. defined benefit pension and postretirement benefit plans, respectively.
In addition to the amounts in the table above,$.5 associated with these agreements during the second quarterthree and nine months ended September 30, 2020 respectively. Receivables due from affiliates of 2017, we recorded an $18.2 charge for a loss contingency relatedNatura &Co primarily relate to a non-U.S. pension plan, for which an amendment to the plan that occurred in a prior year may not have been appropriately implemented.these manufacturing agreements.
8. CONTINGENCIES
Settlements of FCPA Investigations
As previously reported, we engaged outside counsel to conduct an internal investigation and compliance reviews focused on compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA") and related U.S. and foreign laws in China and additional countries. The internal investigation, which was conducted under the oversight of our Audit Committee, began in June 2008 and along with the compliance reviews, was completed in 2014.
Following our voluntary reporting of the internal investigation to both the U.S. Department of Justice (the "DOJ") and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and our subsequent cooperation with those agencies, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (the "USDC") approved in December 2014 a deferred prosecution agreement (“DPA”) entered into between the Company and the DOJ related to charges of violations of the books and records and internal controls provisions of the FCPA. In addition, Avon Products (China) Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of the Company operating in China, pleaded guilty to conspiring to violate the books and records provision of the FCPA and was sentenced by the USDC to pay a $68 fine. The SEC also filed a complaint against the Company charging violations of the books and records









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(U.S. dollars in millions, except per share data)

4. REVENUE
Disaggregation of revenue
In the following table, revenue is disaggregated by product or service type. All revenue is recognized at a point in time when control of a product is transferred to a customer:
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
Avon InternationalAvon Latin AmericaTotal reportable segmentsAffiliates of Natura&CoTotal
Beauty:
Skincare$156.1 $159.0 $315.1 $$315.1 
Fragrance137.2 112.6 249.8 249.8 
Color64.5 60.9 125.4 125.4 
Total Beauty357.8 332.5 690.3 690.3 
Fashion & Home:
Fashion67.6 54.7 122.3 122.3 
Home13.9 123.6 137.5 137.5 
Total Fashion & Home81.5 178.3 259.8 259.8 
Product sales439.3 510.8 950.1 950.1 
Representative fees16.7 29.6 46.3 46.3 
Other1.1 (.4).7 .9 1.6 
Other revenue17.8 29.2 47.0 .9 47.9 
Total revenue$457.1 $540.0 $997.1 $.9 $998.0 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
Avon InternationalAvon Latin AmericaTotal
Beauty:
Skincare$153.0 $173.2 $326.2 
Fragrance148.3 147.3 295.6 
Color82.0 89.6 171.6 
Total Beauty383.3 410.1 793.4 
Fashion & Home:
Fashion86.9 57.0 143.9 
Home12.4 99.8 112.2 
Total Fashion & Home99.3 156.8 256.1 
Certain Brazil indirect taxes67.7 67.7 
Net sales482.6 634.6 1,117.2 
Representative fees21.7 38.9 60.6 
Other1.3 8.9 10.2 
Other revenue23.0 47.8 70.8 
Total revenue$505.6 $682.4 $1,188.0 


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(U.S. dollars in millions, except per share data)

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
Avon InternationalAvon Latin AmericaTotal reportable segmentsAffiliates of Natura&CoTotal
Beauty:
Skincare$429.3 $398.6 $827.9 $$827.9 
Fragrance348.2 299.4 647.6 647.6 
Color194.9 154.5 349.4 349.4 
Total Beauty972.4 852.5 1,824.9 1,824.9 
Fashion & Home:
Fashion178.8 124.9 303.7 303.7 
Home34.8 259.6 294.4 294.4 
Total Fashion & Home213.6 384.5 598.1 598.1 
Product sales1,186.0 1,237.0 2,423.0 2,423.0 
Representative fees48.0 78.4 126.4 126.4 
Other5.2 4.5 9.7 2.7 12.4 
Other revenue53.2 82.9 136.1 2.7 138.8 
Total revenue$1,239.2 $1,319.9 $2,559.1 $2.7 $2,561.8 
and internal controls provisions of the FCPA and a consent to settlement (the "Consent") which was approved in a judgment entered by the USDC in

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Avon InternationalAvon Latin AmericaTotal
Beauty:
Skincare$491.2 $530.2 $1,021.4 
Fragrance443.0 453.7 896.7 
Color282.0 259.6 541.6 
Total Beauty1,216.2 1,243.5 2,459.7 
Fashion & Home:
Fashion285.3 179.1 464.4 
Home41.1 309.3 350.4 
Total Fashion & Home326.4 488.4 814.8 
Certain Brazil indirect taxes67.7 67.7 
Net sales1,542.6 1,799.6 3,342.2 
Representative fees68.7 117.5 186.2 
Other3.1 18.2 21.3 
Other revenue71.8 135.7 207.5 
Total revenue$1,614.4 $1,935.3 $3,549.7 


In January 2015, and included $67 in disgorgement and prejudgment interest. The DPA, the above-mentioned guilty plea and the Consent resolved the SEC’s and the DOJ’s investigations of the Company’s compliance with the FCPA and related U.S. laws in China and additional countries. The fine was paid in December 2014 and the payment to the SEC was made in January 2015.
Under the DPA, the DOJ will defer criminal prosecution of2020 the Company forbecame a termfully owned subsidiary of three years. If the Company remains in compliance with the DPA during its term, the charges against the Company will be dismissed with prejudice. Under the DPA, the Company also represented that it has implemented and agreed that it will continue to implementNatura &Co Holding. As a compliance and ethics program designed to prevent and detect violationsresult of the FCPA and other applicable anti-corruption laws throughout its operations.
Under the DPA and the Consent, among other things, the Company agreed to have a compliance monitor (the "monitor"). During July 2015, the Company engaged a monitor, who had been approved by the DOJ and SEC. With the approval of the DOJ and the SEC, the monitor can be replaced by the Company, if the Company agrees to undertake self-reporting obligations for the remainder of the monitoring period. The monitoring period is scheduled to expire in July 2018. There can be no assurance as to whether or when the DOJ and the SEC will approve replacing the monitor with the Company’s self-reporting. If the DOJ determines thatthis transaction, the Company has knowingly violatedupdated its reportable segments to align with how the DPA,business is operated and managed since the DOJ may commence prosecution or extendmerger with Natura &Co Holding, we have identified 2 reportable segments based on geographic operations: Avon International and Avon Latin America. In prior periods, the term ofCompany reported 4 segments: Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific, South Latin America and North Latin America. Previously reported segment information has been recast throughout the DPA, includingconsolidated financial statements, as applicable, for all periods presented to reflect the monitoring provisions described above,changes in the Company’s reportable segments. Refer to Note 9, Segment Information for up to one year.more information.
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Contract balances
The monitor has assessed and monitoredtiming of revenue recognition generally is different from the Company's compliance with the termstiming of the DPA and the Consent by evaluating, among other things, the Company's internal accounting controls, recordkeeping and financial reporting policies and procedures as theya promise made to a Representative. As a result, we have contract liabilities, which primarily relate to the Company'sadvance consideration received from Representatives prior to transfer of the related good or service for material rights, such as loyalty points and status programs, and are primarily classified within other accrued liabilities (with the long-term portion in other liabilities) in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Generally, we record accounts receivable when we invoice a Representative. In addition, we record an estimate of an allowance for doubtful accounts on receivable balances based on an analysis of historical data and current circumstances, including seasonality, changing trends and ongoing compliancethe impact of COVID-19. The allowance for doubtful accounts is reviewed for adequacy, at a minimum, on a quarterly basis. We generally have no detailed information concerning, or any communication with, any ultimate consumer of our products beyond the Representative. We have no legal recourse against the ultimate consumer for the collection of any accounts receivable balances due from the Representative to us. If the financial condition of the Representatives were to deteriorate, resulting in their inability to make payments, additional allowances may be required.
The following table provides information about receivables and contract liabilities from contracts with customers at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $50.6 and $66.6$261.2 $280.2 
Contract liabilities$41.1 $51.0 
The contract liability balances relate to certain material rights (loyalty points, status program and prospective discounts). During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, we recognized $38.0 of revenue related to the contract liability balance at the beginning of the nine month period ended September 30, 2020, as the result of performance obligations satisfied. In addition, we deferred an additional $32.1 related to certain material rights granted during the period, for which the performance obligations are not yet satisfied. Of the amount deferred during the period, substantially all will be recognized within a year, with the FCPAsignificant majority to be captured within a quarter. The remaining movement in the contract liability balance is attributable to foreign exchange differences arising on the translation of the balance as at September 30, 2020 as compared with December 31, 2019.
Contract costs
Incremental costs to obtain contracts, such as bonuses or commissions, are recognized as an asset if the entity expects to recover them. However, ASC 340-40, Other Assets and Deferred Costs, offers a practical expedient to recognize the incremental costs of obtaining a contract as an expense when incurred if the amortization period of the asset that the entity otherwise would have recognized is one year or less. We elected the practical expedient and expense costs to obtain contracts when incurred because our amortization period is one year or less.
Costs to fulfill contracts with Representatives are composed of shipping and handling (including order processing) and payment processing services, which are expensed as incurred. The fees for these services are included in the transaction price.
5. INVENTORIES
Components of InventoriesSeptember 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Raw materials$136.6 $130.6 
Finished goods324.5 321.7 
Total$461.1 $452.3 










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6. LEASES

We have operating and finance leases for corporate and market offices, warehouses, automotive and other applicable anti-corruption laws. equipment. Our sublease portfolio consists of the sublease of our previous principal executive office located at 777 Third Avenue, New York, NY.

The monitor has recommended some changes to our policies and procedures that we have substantially adopted and aretable below shows the sublease income recorded in the processConsolidated Statement of completing. The monitor may make additional recommendations that we must adopt unless they are unduly burdensome or otherwise inadvisable, in which case we may propose alternatives, whichOperations incurred during the DOJthree and the SEC may or may not accept.nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019:
The third-party costs incurred in connection with ongoing compliance with the DPA and the Consent, including the monitorship, have not been material to date and we do not anticipate material costs going forward. We currently cannot estimate the costs that we are likely to incur in connection with self-reporting, if applicable, and any additional costs of implementing the changes, if any, to our policies and procedures required by the monitor.
Three months ended September 30,Nine months ended September 30,
Lease CostsClassification2020201920202019
Sublease incomeSelling, general and administrative expenses3.1 2.5 11.7 8.3 

7. CONTINGENCIES
Brazilian Tax Assessments
In 2002,December 2012, our Brazilian subsidiary, Avon Industrial LTDA (Avon Brazil Manufacturing) received an excise tax (IPI)("IPI") assessment from the Brazilian tax authorities for alleged tax deficiencies during the years 1997-1998, which was officially closed in favor of Avon Brazil in July 2017. In December 2012, additional assessments were received for the year 2008 with respect to excise tax (IPI)2008. The assessment totals approximately $174, including penalties and taxes charged on gross receipts (PIS and COFINS). In the second quarter of 2014, the PIS and COFINS assessments were officially closed in favor of Avon Brazil.accrued interest. As in the 2002prior IPI case, the 2012 IPIcases that have been resolved in Avon’s favor, this assessment asserts that the establishment in 1995 of separate manufacturing and distribution companies in Brazil was done without a valid business purpose and that Avon Brazil Manufacturing did not observe minimum pricing rules to define the taxable basis of excise tax. The structure adopted in 1995 is comparable to that used by many other companies in Brazil. We believe that our Brazilian corporate structure is appropriate, both operationally and legally, and that the 2012 IPI assessment is unfounded.
These matters are being vigorously contested. In January 2013, we filed a protest seeking a first administrative level review with respect to the 2012 IPI assessment. In July 2013, the 2012 IPI assessment was upheld at the first administrative level and we appealed this decision toadministrative. In April 2018, Avon received official notification that the second administrative level has issued a partially favorable and partially unfavorable decision. In this decision, the original assessment was reduced by approximately $46 (including associated penalty and interest). In December 2019, we received an unfavorable decision in the third administrative level. The 2012 IPI assessment totals approximately $356, including penalties and accrued interest.In October 2020, Avon was formally notified about the December unfavorable decision that rejected the Motion for Clarification. Avon will appeal to the administrative decision that denied the motion for clarification in court.
OnIn October 3, 2017, Avon Brazil Manufacturing received a new tax assessment notice regarding IPI for the year 2014 inon grounds similar to the total amount of2012 assessment. The 2017 IPI assessment totals approximately $270,$173, including penalties and accrued interest. In line withApril 2018, Avon was notified of an unfavorable decision at the other assessmentsfirst administrative level. In February, 2019, this IPI assessment was upheld at the second administrative level and in April 2019 we appealed this decision to the third administrative level. In December 2019, Avon received in the past, the Brazilian tax authorities assert that the structure adopted in 2005 has no valid business purpose. Avon will vigorously contest this assessment,an unfavorable decision and presented the first defense on November 1, 2017.an appeal.
In the event that the 2012 and the 2017 IPI assessments are upheld in the third and final administrative level, it may be necessary for us to provide securitya guarantee letter or a deposit in the total amount of the debt to pursue further appeals, which, dependingmove the discussion in the judicial sphere. Depending on the circumstances, this may result in a charge to earnings and an adverse effect on the Company'sCompany’s Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. It is not possible to reasonably estimate the likelihood or potential amount of assessments that may be issued for subsequent periods (tax years up through 20102014 are closed by statute). However, other similar IPI assessments involving different periods (1998-2001) have been canceled and officially closed in our favor by the second administrative level and in July 2017 we received the official cancellation of the 2002 assessment pursuant to the

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(U.S. dollars in millions, except per share data)


favorable decision discussed above. We believe that the likelihood that the 2012 and the 2017 IPI assessments are unfounded. However, based on the likelihood that these will be upheld, iswe assess the risks as disclosed above as reasonably possible. As stated above, we believe that the 2012 and 2017 IPI assessments are unfounded. Atof September 30, 2017,2020, we have not recognized a liability for the 2012 or 2017 IPI assessments.
Brazil IPI Tax on Cosmetics
In May 2015, an Executive Decree on certain cosmetics went into effect in Brazil which increasedexecutive decree established the amountlevy of IPI taxes that are to be remitted by Avon Brazil to the taxing authority on the sales of cosmetic products subject to IPI.by Avon Brazil. Avon Brazil filed an objection to this IPI tax increaselevy on the basis that it is not constitutional.constitutional since this tax is already paid by Avon Brazil Manufacturing. In December 2016, Avon Brazil received a favorable decision from the Federal District Court regarding this objection. This decision has been appealed by the tax authorities.federal authority.
From May 2015 through April 2016, Avon Brazil remitteddeposited in Court the taxes associated with this IPI tax increase into a judicial deposit which would be remittedamount relating to the taxing authorities in the event that we are not successful in our objection to the tax increase.IPI being discussed. In May 2016, Avon Brazil received a favorable preliminary decision on its objectionobtained an injunction authorizing the Company not to pay the tax and was granted a preliminary injunction.IPI. As a result, beginning in May 2016,June 2018, Avon Brazil is no longer requiredreceived a decision authorizing the Company to remitwithdraw the taxes associatedamount deposited in Court and replace it with IPI into a letter of guarantee. In June 2018, the tax authorities presented an appeal against that decision. In July 2018, the amount deposited was withdrawn. In September 2018, due in part to contemporaneous judicial deposit. Asdecisions in favor of taxpayers in the cosmetics
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industry and other developments, and supported by our legal counsel’s opinion, we assessed the IPI tax increase remains in effect, Avon Brazil is continuingaccording to recognizeASC 450, Contingencies and determined that the risk of loss was reasonably possible but not probable. Accordingly, we released the associated liability as of September 30, 2018 of approximately $195 and stopped accruing the IPI taxes associated with the May 2015 Executive Decree as a liability. At September 30, 2017, thefrom October 1, 2018. The liability to the taxing authorities for this IPI tax increase was approximately $185 and washad been classified within long-term sales taxes and taxes other than income
in our Consolidated Balance Sheets,Sheet, and the judicial depositrelease was recorded in product sales and other income (expense), net in the amounts of approximately $76$168 and was classified within other assetsapproximately $27, respectively, in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. The net liability that does not have a corresponding judicial deposit was approximately $109 atIncome Statements for the quarter ended September 30, 2017, and the interest associated with this net liability has been and will continue to be recognized in other expense, net. Our cash flow from operations has benefited as compared to our earnings as we have recognized the expense and associated interest related to this IPI tax in our Consolidated Statements of Operations; however, since May 2016, we have not made a corresponding cash payment into a judicial deposit.2018.
An unfavorable ruling to our objection of this IPI tax increase would have an adverse effect on the Company'sCompany’s Consolidated Income Statements and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows as Avon Brazil would have to remit the liability owedreasonably possible amount of $203 to the taxing authorities. This amount would be partially offset by the amount ofauthorities (including the judicial deposit held by Avon Brazil.that was returned to us on July 30, 2018). We are not able to reliably predict the timing of the outcome of our objection to this tax increase.
A favorable judicial ruling to our objection of this IPI tax would also have an adverse effect on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows as Avon Brazil would have to remit all or a portion of the associated income tax liability to the taxing authorities. The Company is accruing a tax reserve, which amounts to approximately $69 at September 30, 2020. This reserve would be settled on final adjudication of the law through a combination of cash and use of deferred tax assets.
Talc-Related Litigation
The Company has been named a defendant in numerous personal injury lawsuits filed in U.S. courts, alleging that certain talc products the Company sold in the past were contaminated with asbestos. Many of these actions involve a number of co-defendants from a variety of different industries, including manufacturers of cosmetics and manufacturers of other products that, unlike the Company’s products, were designed to contain asbestos. As of September 30, 2020, there were 143 individual cases pending against the Company. During the three months ended September 30, 2020, 17 new cases were filed and 13 cases were dismissed, settled or otherwise resolved. The value of our settlements in this area thus far has not been material, either individually or in the aggregate. Additional similar cases arising out of the use of the Company’s talc products are reasonably anticipated.
We believe that the claims asserted against us in these cases are without merit. We are defending vigorously against these claims and will continue to do so. To date, the Company has not proceeded to trial in any case filed against it and there have been no findings of liability enforceable against the Company. However, nationwide trial results in similar cases filed against other manufacturers of cosmetic talc products have ranged from outright dismissals to very large jury awards of both compensatory and punitive damages. Given the inherent uncertainties of litigation, we cannot predict the outcome of all individual cases pending against the Company, and we are only able to make a reasonable estimate for a small number of individual cases that have advanced to the later stages of legal proceedings. For the remaining cases, we provide an estimate of exposure on an aggregated and ongoing basis, which takes into account the historical outcomes of all cases we have resolved to date. Any accruals currently recorded on the Company’s balance sheet with respect to these cases are not material. Other than these accruals, we are at this time unable to estimate our reasonably possible or probable losses. However, any adverse outcomes, either in an individual case or in the aggregate, could be material. Future costs to litigate these cases, which we expense as incurred, are not known but may be significant, though some costs will be covered by insurance.
Brazilian Labor-Related Litigation
On an ongoing basis, the Company is subject to numerous and diverse labor-related lawsuits filed by employees in Brazil. These cases are assessed on an aggregated and ongoing basis based on historical outcomes of similar cases. The claims made are often for significantly larger sums than have historically been paid out by the Company. Our practice continues to be to recognize a liability based on our assessment of historical payments in similar cases. Our best estimate of the probable loss for such current cases at September 30, 2020 is approximately $8 and, accordingly, we have recognized a liability for this amount.
Shareholder Litigation
On February 14, 2019, a purported shareholder’s class action complaint (Bevinal v. Avon Products, Inc., et al., No. 19-cv-1420) was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against the Company and certain former officers of the Company. The complaint was subsequently amended and recaptioned "In re Avon Products, Inc. Securities Litigation". The amended complaint is brought on behalf of a purported class consisting of all purchasers or acquirers of Avon common stock between January 21, 2016 and November 1, 2017, inclusive. The complaint asserts violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") based on allegedly false or misleading statements and alleged market manipulation with respect to, among other things, changes made to Avon’s credit terms for Representatives in Brazil. Avon and the individual defendants filed a motion to dismiss which the court denied. The parties have reached an agreement on a settlement of this class action. The terms of settlement include releases by members of the class of claims against the Company and the individual defendants and payment of $14.5 million. Approximately $2 million of the settlement
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will be paid by the Company (which represents the remaining deductible under the Company’s applicable insurance policies) and the remainder of the settlement will be paid by the Company’s insurers. On August 31, 2020, the court granted preliminary approval of the settlement and scheduled a hearing on January 20, 2021 to consider final approval. In the event the settlement is not approved by the court, or is otherwise terminated before it is finalized, the Company will be unable to predict the outcome of this matter. Furthermore, in that event, it is reasonably possible that the Company may incur a loss in connection with this matter, which the Company is unable to reasonably estimate.
Other Matters
Various other lawsuits and claims, arising in the ordinary course of business or related to businesses previously sold, are pending or threatened against Avon. In management'smanagement’s opinion, based on its review of the information available at this time, the total cost of resolving such other contingencies at September 30, 2017,2020, is not expected to have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
9.8. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
The tables below present the changes in AOCI by component and the reclassifications out of AOCI for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20172020 and 2016:2019:
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020Foreign Currency Translation AdjustmentsNet Investment HedgesPension and Postretirement BenefitsTotal
Balance at June 30, 2020$(1,053.1)$(4.3)$(88.4)$(1,145.8)
Other comprehensive (loss) income other than reclassifications(25.5)2.4 (23.1)
Reclassifications into earnings:
Amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost, net of tax of $0.2(1)
— — 2.0 2.0 
Total reclassifications into earnings2.0 2.0 
Balance at September 30, 2020$(1,078.6)$(4.3)$(84.0)$(1,166.9)


Three Months Ended September 30, 2019Foreign Currency Translation AdjustmentsCash Flow HedgesNet Investment HedgesPension and Postretirement Benefits
Investment in New Avon (2)
Total
Balance at June 30, 2019$(935.2)$(2.1)$(4.3)$(90.7)$3.4 $(1,034.4)
Other comprehensive loss other than reclassifications(19.1)(.1)— — — (19.2)
Reclassifications into earnings:
Derivative loss on cash flow hedges, net of tax of $0.0— .2 — — — .2 
Amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost, net of tax of $0.21)
— — — 1.6 — 1.6 
Sale of New Avon— — — — (3.4)(3.4)
Total reclassifications into earnings.2 1.6 (3.4)(1.6)
Balance as September 30, 2019$(954.3)$(2.0)$(4.3)$(89.1)$$(1,049.7)


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Three Months Ended September 30, 2017: Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Net Investment Hedges Pension and Postretirement Benefits Investment in New Avon Total
Balance at June 30, 2017 $(839.7) $(4.3) $(114.0) $3.4
 $(954.6)
Other comprehensive income other than reclassifications 13.5
 
 
 
 13.5
Reclassifications into earnings:          
Amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost, net of tax of $0.0(1)
 
 
 6.5
 
 6.5
Total reclassifications into earnings 
 
 6.5
 
 6.5
Balance at September 30, 2017 $(826.2) $(4.3) $(107.5) $3.4
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020Foreign Currency Translation AdjustmentsCash Flow HedgesNet Investment HedgesPension and Postretirement BenefitsTotal
Balance at December 31, 2019$(942.7)$(.6)$(4.3)$(92.4)$(1,040.0)
Other comprehensive (loss) income other than reclassifications(135.9)2.4 (133.5)
Reclassifications into earnings:
Derivative losses on cash flow hedges, net of tax of $0.0— .6 — — .6 
Amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost, net of tax of $0.6(1)
— — — 6.0 6.0 
Total reclassifications into earnings.6 6.0 6.6 
Balance at September 30, 2020$(1,078.6)$$(4.3)$(84.0)$(1,166.9)

Three Months Ended September 30, 2016: Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Cash Flow Hedges Net Investment Hedges Pension and Postretirement Benefits Total
Balance at June 30, 2016 $(862.7) $(.4) $(4.3) $(142.4) $(1,009.8)
Other comprehensive income other than reclassifications 15.4
 
 
 .7
 16.1
Reclassifications into earnings:          
Derivative losses on cash flow hedges, net of tax of $0.0(2)
 
 1.8
 
 
 1.8
Amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost, net of tax of $.2(1)
 
 
 
 2.9
 2.9
Total reclassifications into earnings 
 1.8
 
 2.9
 4.7
Balance at September 30, 2016 $(847.3) $1.4
 $(4.3) $(138.8) $(989.0)

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019Foreign Currency Translation AdjustmentsCash Flow HedgesNet Investment HedgesPension and Postretirement Benefits
Investment in New Avon (2)
Total
Balance at December 31, 2018$(936.2)$.5 $(4.3)$(93.8)$3.4 $(1,030.4)
Other comprehensive (loss) other than reclassifications(18.1)(3.6)— — — (21.7)
Reclassifications into earnings:
Derivative loss on cash flow hedges, net of tax of $0.0— 1.1 — — — 1.1 
Amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost, net of tax of $0.51)
— — — 4.7 — 4.7 
Sale of New Avon— — — — (3.4)(3.4)
Total reclassifications into earnings1.1 4.7 (3.4)2.4 
Balance as September 30, 2019$(954.3)$(2.0)$(4.3)$(89.1)$$(1,049.7)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017: Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Net Investment Hedges Pension and Postretirement Benefits Investment in New Avon Total
Balance at December 31, 2016 $(910.9) $(4.3) $(120.2) $2.2
 $(1,033.2)
Other comprehensive income other than reclassifications 84.7
 
 
 1.2
 85.9
Reclassifications into earnings:          
Amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost, net of tax of $0.0(1)
 
 
 12.7
 
 12.7
Total reclassifications into earnings 
 
 12.7
 
 12.7
Balance at September 30, 2017 $(826.2) $(4.3) $(107.5) $3.4
 $(934.6)

For further details on Other Comprehensive loss other than reclassifications see the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Loss.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016: Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Cash Flow Hedges Net Investment Hedges Pension and Postretirement Benefits Total
Balance at December 31, 2015 $(950.0) $(1.3) $(4.3) $(410.6) $(1,366.2)
Other comprehensive income (loss) other than reclassifications 31.4
 
 
 (10.6) 20.8
Reclassifications into earnings:          
Derivative losses on cash flow hedges, net of tax of $0.0(2)
 
 2.7
 
 
 2.7
Amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost, net of tax of $.6(1)
 
 
 
 12.4
 12.4
Deconsolidation of Venezuela, net of tax of $0.0 81.3
 
 
 .8
 82.1
Separation of North America, net of tax of $10.2 (10.0) 
 
 269.2
 259.2
Total reclassifications into earnings 71.3
 2.7
 
 282.4
 356.4
Balance at September 30, 2016 $(847.3) $1.4
 $(4.3) $(138.8) $(989.0)

(1) Gross amount reclassified to pension and postretirement expense, within selling, general & administrative expenses,other income (expense), net in our Consolidated Statements of Operations, and related taxes reclassified to income taxes.taxes in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.

(2) Gross amount In April 2019, Avon and Cerberus signed an agreement with LG Household & Health Care Ltd. for the sale of New Avon, including our 19.9% ownership interest. In April 2019, Avon and Cerberus signed an agreement with LG Household & Health Care Ltd. for the sale of New Avon, including our 19.9% ownership interest. This transaction closed on August 14, 2019 and the related balance was reclassified to interest expense, and related taxes reclassified to income taxes.into earnings.
A foreignForeign exchange net gain of $5.0$5.6 and net loss of $1.9$5.1 for the three months ended September 30, 20172020 and 2016,2019, respectively, and a foreign exchange net gain of $14.8$1.7 and net loss of $12.8$5.8 for the nine months ended September 30, 20172020 and 2016,2019, respectively, resulting from the translation of actuarial losses and prior service cost recorded in AOCI, are included in foreign currency translation adjustments in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss).Loss.





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10.9. SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company has updated its reportable segments to align with how the business is operated and managed since the merger with Natura &Co Holding. We have identified 2 reportable segments based on geographic operations: Avon International and Avon Latin America. In prior periods, the Company reported 4 segments: Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific, South Latin America and North Latin America. Previously reported segment information has been recast throughout the consolidated financial statements, as applicable, for all periods presented to reflect the changes in the Company’s reportable segments.
We determine segment profit by deducting the related costs and expenses from segment revenue. In order to ensure comparability between periods, segmentSegment profit includes an allocation of global marketingcentral expenses based on actual revenues.to the extent they support the operating activity of the segment. Segment profit excludes global expenses other than the allocation of marketing, costs to implement ("CTI")certain CTI restructuring initiatives, (see Note 12, Restructuring Initiatives), a loss contingency related to a non-U.S. pension plan (see Note 7, Employee Benefit Plans), certain significant asset impairment charges, and other items,expenses, which are not allocated to a particular segment, if applicable. This is consistent with the manner in which we assess our performance and allocate resources.
Summarized financial information concerning our reportable segments was as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
 Total Revenue2020201920202019
Avon International$457.1 $505.6 $1,239.2 $1,614.4 
Avon Latin America (5)
540.0 682.4 1,319.9 1,935.3 
Total revenue from reportable segments (1)
997.1 1,188.0 2,559.1 3,549.7 
Revenue from affiliates to Natura &Co.9 2.7 
Total revenue(1)
998.0 1,188.0 2,561.8 3,549.7 
  Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 Total Revenue 2017 2016 2017 2016
Europe, Middle East & Africa $482.8
 $476.4
 $1,484.9
 $1,517.7
South Latin America 589.7
 594.8
 1,647.0
 1,556.9
North Latin America 206.0
 196.8
 607.0
 625.9
Asia Pacific 130.1
 131.4
 379.0
 406.4
Total revenue from reportable segments 1,408.6
 1,399.4
 4,117.9
 4,106.9
Other operating segments and business activities 9.2
 9.4
 28.9
 42.7
Total revenue $1,417.8
 $1,408.8
 $4,146.8
 $4,149.6
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
Operating Profit2020201920202019
Segment Profit
Avon International$17.4 $35.4 $15.7 $129.9 
Avon Latin America(5)
22.0 108.0 (46.0)174.4 
Total profit from reportable segments (2)
$39.4 $143.4 $(30.3)$304.3 
Unallocated global expenses(3)
(3.2)(8.9)(5.0)(26.9)
Certain Brazil indirect taxes(6)
10.6 
CTI restructuring initiatives(12.4)(17.5)(17.6)(116.7)
Costs related to the Transaction (4)
(19.3)(85.8)(36.4)
Operating profit$23.8 $97.7 $(128.1)$124.3 
  Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
Operating Profit 2017 2016 2017 2016
Segment Profit        
Europe, Middle East & Africa $65.9
 $66.2
 $222.5
 $218.3
South Latin America 66.3
 73.8
 124.8
 157.9
North Latin America 17.2
 24.4
 56.0
 85.0
Asia Pacific 13.0
 12.9
 34.1
 43.1
Total profit from reportable segments $162.4
 $177.3
 $437.4
 $504.3
Other operating segments and business activities 1.1
 (1.0) 3.9
 3.2
Unallocated global expenses (74.3) (77.5) (243.3) (249.6)
CTI restructuring initiatives (6.2) (14.0) (36.5) (70.2)
Loss contingency 
 
 (18.2) 
Legal settlement 
 27.2
 
 27.2
Operating profit $83.0
 $112.0
 $143.3
 $214.9
Other operating segments and(1)Total revenue also includes revenue from other business activities includeof $2.8 and $4.7 for the first quarter of 2016 results of Venezuela, as it was deconsolidated effective March 31, 2016, as well as markets that have been exited. Effective inthree months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 and $11.6 and $14.7 for the first quarter of 2017, given that we exited Thailand during 2016, the results of Thailand are now reported innine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, allocated to Avon International and Avon Latin America segments. Other operating segments and business activities for all periods presented, while previously the results had been reported in Asia Pacific. Other operating segments and business activities also include revenue from the sale of products to New Avon since the separation of the Company'sCompany’s North America business into New Avon on March 1, 2016 and ongoing royalties from the licensing of our name and products. Previously reported amount has been allocated to Avon International and Avon Latin America segments to conform to the current year presentation.

(2)Total profit from reportable segments also includes profit from other business activities and central expenses allocated to Avon International and Avon Latin America segments. Other business activities of $1.3 and $.9 for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 and $5.4 and $2.0 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, include profit from the sale of products to New Avon since the separation of the Company’s North America business into New Avon on March 1, 2016 and ongoing royalties from the licensing of our name and products. Central expenses of $50.2 and $58.8 for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 and $153.2 and $187.2 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, include corporate general and administrative expenses allocated to Avon International and Avon Latin America to the extent they support the operating activity of the segment. Previously reported amounts has been allocated to segments to conform to the current year presentation.
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(3)For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, unallocated global expenses primarily include stewardship and other expenses not directly attributable to reportable segments.
11.(4)For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, costs related to the Transaction primarily include professional fees of approximately $46, severance payments of approximately $25 and acceleration of share based compensation of approximately $10 relating to these terminations triggered by change in control provisions. For the three months and nine month ended September 30, 2019, costs related to the Transaction primarily include professional fees and other impairment losses on assets. Refer to Note 18, Merger with Natura for more information relating to the Natura transaction.
(5)The three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2019 include the impact of certain Brazil indirect taxes, which were recorded in revenue in the amount of approximately $68.
(6)The nine month period ended September 30, 2020 includes the impact of certain Brazil indirect taxes, which were recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses, net in the amounts of approximately $11.
10. SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION
At September 30, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, prepaid expenses and other included the following:
Components of Prepaid Expenses and Other September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016Components of Prepaid Expenses and OtherSeptember 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Prepaid taxes and tax refunds receivable $107.4
 $99.3
Prepaid taxes and tax refunds receivable$115.5 $141.1 
Receivables other than trade(1)
Receivables other than trade(1)
48.1 51.4 
Prepaid brochure costs, paper and other literature 72.6
 73.2
Prepaid brochure costs, paper and other literature10.3 13.1 
Receivables other than trade 55.8
 68.3
Other 56.4
 50.5
Other36.3 46.5 
Prepaid expenses and other $292.2
 $291.3
Prepaid expenses and other$210.2 $252.1 
At (1) As of September 30, 20172020, the Company has recognized insurance receivables of $12 related to a contingent liability of approximately $15 for Shareholder Litigation, recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheet under Other Accrued Liabilities. See Note 7, Contingencies.
At September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2016,2019, other assets included the following:
Components of Other Assets(1)
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Net overfunded pension plans$100.5 $100.6 
Capitalized software69.5 83.1 
Judicial deposits47.4 70.1 
Long-term receivables145.7 196.1 
Trust assets associated with supplemental benefit plans35.5 37.3 
Other18.8 27.6 
Other assets$417.4 $514.8 

(1) As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company had tooling, net of amortization of $8.0 and $12.9, respectively. Tooling balance as of December 31, 2019 previously included in other long-term assets has been reclassified to property, plant and equipment to conform to the current year presentation.

Components of Other Assets September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Deferred tax assets $162.9
 $162.1
Judicial deposits other than Brazil IPI tax (see below) 84.3
 78.0
Capitalized software 81.4
 83.9
Long-term receivables 81.4
 78.9
Judicial deposit for Brazil IPI tax on cosmetics (Note 8) 75.6
 69.0
Net overfunded pension plans 73.0
 54.8
Trust assets associated with supplemental benefit plans 36.7
 35.2
Tooling (plates and molds associated with our beauty products) 13.2
 14.7
Investment in New Avon (Note 4) 
 32.8
Other 12.3
 12.3
Other assets $620.8
 $621.7
12.11. RESTRUCTURING INITIATIVES
Natura &Co - Avon Integration
Subsequent to the merger of Natura and Avon in January 2020, an integration plan (the "Avon Integration") was established to create the right global infrastructure to support the future ambitions of the Natura &Co Group while also identifying synergies and opportunities to leverage our combined strength, scale and reach. Synergies will be derived mainly from procurement, manufacturing/distribution and administrative, including new top line synergies at Natura &Co Latin America, as well as cost synergies at Avon International.



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Open Up Avon, Open Up & Grow and Transformation Plan
In January 2016, we announced the initiated a transformation plan (the "Transformation Plan, which includes cost reduction efforts to continue to improve our cost structure and to enable us to reinvest in growth. As a result of this plan, we have targeted pre-tax annualized cost savings of approximately $350 after three years, with an estimated $200 from supply chain reductions and an estimated $150 from other cost reductions, which are expected to be achieved through restructuring actions, as well as other cost-savings strategies that will not result in restructuring charges. We plan to reinvest a portion of these cost savings in growth initiatives, including media, social selling and information technology systems that will help us modernize our business. We initiated the Transformation PlanPlan"), in order to enable us to achieve our long-term goals of mid-single-digit Constant $ revenue growth and low double-digit operating margin and mid single-digit constant-dollar revenue growth. As part of themargin. There are no further restructuring actions to be taken associated with our Transformation Plan as, beginning in the third quarter of 2018, all new restructuring actions approved operate under our new Open Up Avon plan described below.
In September 2018, we identified certaininitiated a new strategy in order to return Avon to growth ("Open Up Avon"). The Open Up Avon strategy is integral to our ability to return Avon to growth, built around the necessity of incorporating new approaches to various elements of our business, including increased utilization of third-party providers in manufacturing and technology, a more fit for purpose asset base, and a focus on enabling our Representatives to more easily interact with the company and achieve relevant earnings. These savings have been and are expected to continue to be achieved through restructuring actions that we believe will reduce ongoing costs, primarily consisting of global headcount reductions relating(that have may continue to operating model changes,result in charges related to severance, contract terminations and inventory and other asset write-offs), as well as other cost-savings strategies that would not result in restructuring charges. In January 2019, we announced significant advancements in this strategy, including a structural reset of inventory processes and a reduction in global workforce.
In May 2020, the closurenew leadership of Thailand, a smaller, under-performing market. These operating model changes includeAvon refreshed our strategy ("Open Up & Grow") which aims to return Avon to growth over the streamlining of our corporate functions to align withnext three years. Open Up & Grow replaces and builds on the current and future needssuccess of the businessOpen Up Avon strategy, launched in 2018 to strengthen competitiveness through enhancing the representative experience, improving brand position and an information technology infrastructure outsourcing initiative.
As a result of these restructuring actions approved to-date, we have recorded total costs to implement these restructuring initiatives of $143.6 before taxes, of which $37.5 was recorded duringrelevance, accelerating digital expansion and improving costs. Over the nine months ended September 30, 2017, in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. The additional charges not yet incurred associated with the restructuring actions approved to-date of approximately $5 to $10 before taxesnext three years, savings are expected to be recorded primarily in 2018. At this time we are unable to quantify the total costs to implement the restructuring initiatives that will be incurred through the time the Transformation Plan is fully implemented as we have not yet identified all actionscontinue to be taken.achieved through restructuring actions (that may continue to result in charges related to severance, contract terminations and asset write-offs), as well as other cost-savings strategies that would not result in restructuring charges.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(U.S. dollars in millions, except per share data)


Costs to Implement Restructuring ChargesInitiatives - Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 20172020 and 2019
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,2020, we recorded net costs to implement of $6.5$10.9, of which $11.1 related to Avon Integration, $0.7 related to Open Up & Grow and $37.5, respectively,a benefit of $.9 related to the Transformation Plan, in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. The costs consisted of the following:
net charges of $2.3 and $19.4, respectively, for employee-related costs, including severance benefits;
contract termination and other net charges of $2.0 and $14.2, respectively, associated with vacating our previous corporate headquarters, including the impairment of fixed assets;
implementation costs of $1.8 and $2.5, respectively, primarily related to professional service fees; and
accelerated depreciation of $.4 and $1.4, respectively.
Of the total costs to implement duringDuring the three months ended September 30, 2017, all $6.5 was2019, we recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses. Of the total costs to implement duringof $17.5 of which $10.8 related to Open Up Avon, $6.7 related to the Transformation Plan, in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, $37.6 was2020, we recorded in selling, general and administrative expensesnet costs to implement of $16.1, of which $12.7 related to Avon Integration, $7.6 related to Open Up & Grow and a benefit of $.1 was recorded$4.2 related to the Transformation Plan, in costour Consolidated Statements of sales.
Restructuring Charges - Three and Nine Months EndedOperations. During the nine months ended September 30, 20162019, we recorded costs to implement of $93.2 of which $84.1 related to Open Up Avon, $9.0 related to the Transformation Plan, and $.1 related to other restructuring initiatives, in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.
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The costs during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, we recorded costs to implement of $14.02020 and $71.5, respectively, related to the Transformation Plan, in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The costs2019 consisted of the following:
net charges of $11.8 and $61.7, respectively, for
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2020201920202019
CTI recorded in operating profit - COGS
Manufacturing asset write-offs$$1.1 $$10.9 
Inventory write-off(.8)(2.1)(1.1)1.0 
(.8)(1.0)(1.1)11.9 
CTI recorded in operating profit - SG&A
Net charges for employee-related costs, including severance benefits5.7 3.2 4.0 51.9 
Implementation costs, primarily related to professional service fees5.9 7.8 6.7 33.7 
Dual running costs.8 3.7 2.3 8.2 
Contract termination and other net benefits.4 (.1)3.4 4.5 
Impairment of other assets.1 .7 2.4 
Accelerated depreciation2.3 .4 2.6 
Variable lease charges.4 1.5 1.3 1.5 
13.2 18.5 18.8 104.8 
CTI recorded in operating profit12.4 17.5 17.7 116.7 
CTI recorded in other (expense) income
(Gain) loss on sale of business / assets(1.5)(1.6)(23.5)
Total CTI$10.9 $17.5 $16.1 $93.2 
Avon Integration$11.1 $$12.7 $
Open Up & Grow$.7 $10.8 $7.6 $84.1 
Transformation Plan$(.9)$6.7 $(4.2)$9.0 
Other$$$.1 
The tables below include restructuring costs such as employee-related costs, including severance benefits;
inventory and asset write-offs, foreign currency translation write-offs and contract terminationterminations, and do not include other net charges of $1.0 and $5.6, respectively;
implementation costs of $1.1 and $2.6, respectively, primarily related to professional service fees;
accelerated depreciation of $.1 and $1.3, respectively; and
inventory write-offs of $.3 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.
Of the total costs to implement during the three months ended September 30, 2016, all $14.0 was recorded in selling, generalrestructuring initiatives such as professional services fees, dual running costs, accelerated depreciation and administrative expenses. Of the total costs to implement during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, $71.2 was recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses and $.3 was recorded in costgain on sale of sales.business.
The liability balance included in other accrued liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheet for the restructuring actions associated with Avon Integration at September 30, 2020 is $.7 related to employee related costs.









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The liability balance included in other accrued liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheet for the restructuring actions associated with Open Up & Grow at September 30, 2020 is as follows:
Employee-Related CostsInventory/Assets Write-offsContract Terminations/OtherTotal
Balance at December 31, 2019$17.8 $$6.4 $24.2 
2020 charges2.3 (.5)3.0 4.8 
Adjustments(2.6).3 (2.3)
Cash payments(7.8)(6.9)(14.7)
Non-cash write-offs.5 .5 
Foreign exchange(.6)(.1)(.7)
Balance at September 30, 2020$9.1 $$2.7 $11.8 
The liability balance included in other accrued liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheet for the restructuring actions associated with our Transformation Plan as of September 30, 20172020 is as follows:
  Employee-Related Costs Contract Terminations/Other Total
Balance at December 31, 2016 $48.6
 $2.8
 $51.4
2017 charges 21.7
 
 21.7
Adjustments (2.3) 14.2
 11.9
Cash payments (28.2) (.1) (28.3)
Non-cash write-offs 
 (14.0) (14.0)
Foreign exchange .5
 
 .5
Balance at September 30, 2017 $40.3
 $2.9
 $43.2
Employee-Related CostsContract Terminations/OtherTotal
Balance at December 31, 2019$8.4 $1.5 $9.9 
2020 charges(.2)(.2)
Adjustments(4.3)(4.3)
Cash payments(.4)(1.3)(1.7)
Foreign exchange(.1)(.1)(.2)
Balance at September 30, 2020$3.4 $.1 $3.5 
The majority of cash payments, if applicable, associated with these chargesthe year-end liability are expected to be made during 2017.2020.
The following table presents the restructuring charges incurred to date, under, Avon Integration, Open Up & Grow (formerly Open Up Avon) and the Transformation Plan, along with the estimated charges expected to be incurred on approved initiatives under the plan:
plans:
Employee- Related CostsInventory/ Asset Write-offsContract
Terminations/Other
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Write-offsTotal
 Employee- Related Costs Inventory Write-offs Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Write-offs 
Contract
Terminations/Other
 Total
Avon IntegrationAvon Integration
Charges incurred to-date $103.4
 $.4
 $2.7
 $22.9
 $129.4
Charges incurred to-date$8.8 $$$$8.8 
Estimated charges to be incurred on approved initiatives 6.3
 
 
 1.2
 7.5
Estimated charges to be incurred on approved initiatives
Total expected charges on approved initiatives $109.7
 $.4
 $2.7
 $24.1
 $136.9
Total expected charges on approved initiatives$8.8 $$$$8.8 
Open Up & GrowOpen Up & Grow
Charges incurred to-dateCharges incurred to-date$83.3 $107.1 $11.9 $(10.9)$191.4 
Estimated charges to be incurred on approved initiativesEstimated charges to be incurred on approved initiatives2.5 2.5 
Total expected charges on approved initiativesTotal expected charges on approved initiatives$83.3 $107.1 $14.4 $(10.9)$193.9 
Transformation PlanTransformation Plan
Charges incurred to-dateCharges incurred to-date$122.6 $2.5 $40.9 $3.4 $169.4 
Estimated charges to be incurred on approved initiativesEstimated charges to be incurred on approved initiatives
Total expected charges on approved initiativesTotal expected charges on approved initiatives$122.6 $2.5 $40.9 $3.4 $169.4 



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(U.S. dollars in millions, except per share data)



The charges, net of adjustments, of initiatives under the Open Up Avon and the Transformation Plan, along with the estimated charges expected to be incurred on approved initiatives under the plan,plans, by reportable segment are as follows:
Avon International*Avon Latin America*Total
 Europe, Middle East & Africa South Latin America North Latin America 
Asia
Pacific
 Global & Other Operating Segments Total
2015 $
 $
 $
 $
 $21.4
 $21.4
2016 30.9
 13.2
 4.4
 11.7
 14.2
 74.4
First quarter 2017 3.0
 2.7
 (.1) (.5) 3.9
 9.0
Second quarter 2017 (.1) 3.0
 
 (.1) 17.5
 20.3
Third quarter 2017 (.1) (.1) 
 
 4.5
 4.3
Avon IntegrationAvon Integration
Second quarter 2020Second quarter 2020$1.5 $$1.5 
Third quarter 2020Third quarter 20204.5 2.8 7.3 
Charges incurred to-date 33.7
 18.8

4.3

11.1

61.5

129.4
Charges incurred to-date6.0 2.8 8.8 
Estimated charges to be incurred on approved initiatives 1.2
 
 
 
 6.3
 7.5
Estimated charges to be incurred on approved initiatives
Total expected charges on approved initiatives $34.9
 $18.8
 $4.3
 $11.1
 $67.8
 $136.9
Total expected charges on approved initiatives$6.0 $2.8 $8.8 
Open Up & GrowOpen Up & Grow
20182018$52.8 $64.3 $117.1 
2019201934.7 36.9 71.6 
First quarter 2020First quarter 20203.7 (.1)3.6 
Second quarter 2020Second quarter 2020(.3)(.1)(.4)
Third quarter 2020Third quarter 2020(.2)(.3)(.5)
Charges incurred to-dateCharges incurred to-date90.7 100.7 191.4 
Estimated charges to be incurred on approved initiativesEstimated charges to be incurred on approved initiatives2.5 2.5 
Total expected charges on approved initiativesTotal expected charges on approved initiatives$93.2 $100.7 $193.9 
Transformation PlanTransformation Plan
20152015$21.4 $$21.4 
2016201656.8 17.6 74.4 
2017201749.8 5.0 54.8 
2018201819.0 4.7 23.7 
20192019(1.0).6 (.4)
First quarter 2020First quarter 2020(2.9).1 (2.8)
Second quarter 2020Second quarter 2020(.2)(.2)
Third quarter 2020Third quarter 2020(1.6).1 (1.5)
Charges incurred to-dateCharges incurred to-date141.3 28.1 169.4 
Estimated charges to be incurred on approved initiativesEstimated charges to be incurred on approved initiatives
Total expected charges on approved initiativesTotal expected charges on approved initiatives$141.3 $28.1 $169.4 
*In January 2020 the Company became a fully owned subsidiary of Natura &Co Holding. As a result of this transaction, the Company has updated its reportable segments to align with how the business is operated and managed since the merger with Natura &Co Holding. Previously reported segment information has been recast throughout the financial statements, as applicable, for all periods presented to reflect the changes in the Company’s reportable segments. Refer to Note 9, Segment Information for more information.
The charges above are not included in segment profit, as this excludes costs to implement restructuring initiatives. We expect our total costs to implement restructuring on approved initiatives to be an estimated $150 to $155 before taxes under the Transformation Plan. The amounts shown in the tables above as charges recorded to-date relate to initiatives that have been approved and recorded in the consolidated financial statements, as the costs are probable and estimable. The amounts shown in the tables above as total expected charges on approved initiatives represent charges recorded to-date plus charges yet to be recorded for approved initiatives as the relevant accounting criteria for recording an expense have not yet been met.


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12. SERIES C CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK
On March 1, 2016, the Company issued and sold to Cerberus Investor 435,000 shares of newly issued series C preferred stock for an aggregate purchase price of $435 pursuant to an Investment Agreement, dated as of December 17, 2015, between the Company and Cerberus Investor. In additionconnection with the issuance of the series C preferred stock, the Company incurred direct and incremental expenses of $8.7, composed of financial advisory fees and legal expenses, which reduced the carrying value of the series C preferred stock. Cumulative preferred dividends accrue daily on the series C preferred stock at a rate of 1.25% per quarter. The series C preferred stock had accrued unpaid dividends of $91.3 as of December 31, 2019.
On December 19, 2019, the Company and Natura &Co Holding announced that as of such date, all regulatory approvals required by the Merger Agreement to complete the Transactions have been obtained. As a result, the series C preferred stock were probable of becoming redeemable and the redemption value was adjusted. Subsequently, on December 30, 2019, Cerberus elected to convert the series C preferred stock, and the series C preferred stock was no longer probable of becoming redeemable. We recognize changes in redemption value immediately as they occur and the carrying value of the security is adjusted to equal what the redemption amount would be as if redemption were to occur at the end of the reporting date based on the conditions that exist as of that date. As a result, we recognized an increase of $60.9 in the carrying value of the series C preferred stock for the year ended December 31, 2019.
On December 30, 2019, Cerberus elected to convert 435,000 shares of series C preferred stock, representing all shares of series C preferred stock outstanding, into 87,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value U.S.$0.25 per share, pursuant to the charges includedholder of the Company’s series C preferred stock’s rights under the Company’s certificate of incorporation. The foregoing election was conditioned upon the filing of the certificates of merger with respect to the First Merger (the "Conversion Condition").
On January 3, 2020, the Company consummated the Transaction to become a wholly owned direct subsidiary of Natura &Co Holding. Upon consummation of the Transaction, the Company’s common stock was converted to Natura &Co Holding common stock. After the effective time of the Second Merger and in January 2020, Natura &Co Holding elected to pay the tables above, we have incurred and will continueaccrued dividends on the shares of series C preferred stock in an amount equal to incur other costs$91.5 to implement restructuring initiatives such as professional services fees and accelerated depreciation.
Other Restructuring Initiatives
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, we recorded net benefits of $.3 and $1.0, respectively, in selling, general and administrative expenses, in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, associatedCerberus. See Note 18, Mergers with the restructuring programs launched in 2005 and 2009, the restructuring initiatives launched in 2012 (including the cost savings initiative known as the "$400M Cost Savings Initiative")Natura Cosméticos S.A., and the restructuring actions identified during 2015 (collectively, the "Other Restructuring Initiatives"), which are substantially complete. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, we recorded an immaterial amount and a net benefit of $1.3, respectively, in selling, general and administrative expenses, in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, associated with the Other Restructuring Initiatives. The liability balance associated with the Other Restructuring Initiatives, which primarily consists of employee-related costs, as of September 30, 2017 is not material.Note 3, Related Party Transactions.
13. GOODWILL
Goodwill
Avon InternationalAvon Latin AmericaTotal
Net balance at December 31, 2019*
$20.0 $66.2 $86.2 
Changes during the period ended September 30, 2020:
Foreign exchange(1.0)(10.2)(11.2)
Net balance at September 30, 2020$19.0 $56.0 $75.0 
*In January 2020 the Company became a fully owned subsidiary of Natura &Co Holding. As a result of this transaction, the Company has updated its reportable segments to align with Natura &Co Holding operations. Previously reported segment information has been recast throughout the financial statements, as applicable, for all periods presented to reflect the changes in the Company’s reportable segments. Refer to Note 9, Segment Information for more information.









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  Europe, Middle East & Africa 
South Latin
America
 
Asia
Pacific
 Total
Net balance at December 31, 2016 $18.7
 $72.3
 $2.6
 $93.6
Changes during the period ended September 30, 2017:        
Foreign exchange 1.6
 1.6
 
 3.2
Net balance at September 30, 2017 $20.3
 $73.9
 $2.6
 $96.8

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14. FAIR VALUE
Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The following table presents the fair value hierarchy for those assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis were immaterial atas of September 30, 20172020:
 Level 1Level 2Total
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities$4.2 $$4.2 
Foreign exchange forward contracts$$$
Total$4.2 $$4.2 
Liabilities:
Foreign exchange forward contracts$$24.8 $24.8 
Total$$24.8 $24.8 
The following table presents the fair value hierarchy for those assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2016.2019:
 Level 1Level 2Total
Assets:
Available-for-sale securities$4.3 $$4.3 
Foreign exchange forward contracts$$5.6 $5.6 
Total$4.3 $5.6 $9.9 
Liabilities:
Foreign exchange forward contracts$$3.8 $3.8 
Total$$3.8 $3.8 
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Our financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, available-for-sale securities, short-term investments, accounts receivable, debt maturing within one year, accounts payable, long-term debt and foreign exchange forward contracts. The

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(U.S. dollars in millions, except per share data)


carrying value for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payablepayable, debt maturing within one year and short-term investments approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments.
The net asset (liability) amounts recorded in the balance sheet (carrying amount) and the estimated fair values of our remaining financial instruments at September 30, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, respectively, consisted of the following:
 September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
 Carrying
Amount
Fair
Value
Carrying
Amount
Fair
Value
Available-for-sale securities$4.2 $4.2 $4.3 $4.3 
Debt maturing within one year(30.2)(30.2)(1.8)(1.8)
Long-term debt(1)
(1,566.8)(1,654.7)(1,590.4)(1,748.1)
Foreign exchange forward contracts(24.8)(24.8)1.8 1.8 
 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
Available-for-sale securities$3.4
 $3.4
 $2.8
 $2.8
Debt maturing within one year(1)
(16.1) (16.1) (18.1) (18.1)
Long-term debt(1)
(1,873.0) (1,789.9) (1,875.8) (1,877.5)
Foreign exchange forward contracts(.2) (.2) (2.4) (2.4)
(1)The carrying value of debt maturing within one year and long-term debt is presented net of debt issuance costs and includes any related discount or premium and unamortized deferred gains on terminated interest-rate swap agreements, as applicable.premium.
The methods and assumptions used to estimate fair value are as follows:
Available-for-sale securities - The fair values of these investments were the quoted market prices for issues listed on securities exchanges.
Debt maturing within one year and long-termLong-term debt - The fair values of our debt and other financing were determined using Level 2 inputs based on indicative market prices.
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Foreign exchange forward contracts - The fair values of forward contracts were estimated based on quoted forward foreign exchange prices at the reporting date.
15. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
We operate globally, with manufacturing and distribution facilities in various countries around the world. We may reduce our exposure to fluctuations in the fair value and cash flows associated with changes in interest rates and foreign exchange rates by creating offsetting positions, including through the use of derivative financial instruments. If we use foreign currency-rate sensitive and interest-rate sensitive instruments to hedge a certain portion of our existing and forecasted transactions, we would expect that any gain or loss in value of the hedge instruments generally would be offset by decreases or increases in the value of the underlying forecasted transactions.
We do not enter into derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes, nor are we a party to leveraged derivatives. The master agreements governing our derivative contracts generally contain standard provisions that could trigger early termination of the contracts in certain circumstances, including if we were to merge with another entity and the creditworthiness of the surviving entity were to be "materially weaker" than that of Avon prior to the merger.Transaction.
Derivatives are recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at their fair values. The following table presents the fair value of derivative instruments outstanding were immaterial at September 30, 2017 and2020:
AssetLiability
Balance Sheet
Classification
Fair
Value
Balance Sheet
Classification
Fair
Value
Derivatives not designated as hedges:
Foreign exchange forward contractsPrepaid expenses and other$Accounts payable$24.8 
Total derivatives$$24.8 

Derivatives are recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at their fair values. The following table presents the fair value of derivative instruments at December 31, 2016.2019:
AssetLiability
Balance Sheet
Classification
Fair
Value
Balance Sheet
Classification
Fair
Value
Derivatives designated as hedges:
Foreign exchange forward contractsPrepaid expenses and other$Accounts payable$.6 
Derivatives not designated as hedges:
Foreign exchange forward contractsPrepaid expenses and other$5.6 Accounts payable$3.2 
Total derivatives$5.6 $3.8 
Interest Rate Risk
A portionAt September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, our exposure to floating interest rate risk was minimal as over 98% of our borrowings is subject to interest rate risk. In the past we have used interest-rate swap agreements,are at fixed rates of interest. Only our short-term debt, which effectively converted the fixed rate on long-term debt to a floating interest rate, to manage our interest rate exposure. The agreements were designated as fair value hedges. As of September 30, 2017, we do not have any interest-rate swap agreements. Approximately 1%represents approximately 2% of our debt portfolio, at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 wasis exposed to floating interest rates.
In January 2013, we terminated eight of our interest-rate swap agreements previously designated as fair value hedges, with notional amounts totaling $1,000. As of the interest-rate swap agreements’ termination date, the aggregate favorable adjustment to the carrying value (deferred gain) of our debt was $90.4, which was amortized as a reduction to interest expense over the remaining term of the underlying debt obligations. The net impact of the gain amortization was $11.7 and $19.1, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, both of which included $9.2 related to the extinguishment of debt (see Note 16, Debt). At September 30, 2017, there is no unamortized deferred gain associated with the January 2013 interest-rate swap termination, as the underlying debt obligations have been paid.
In March 2012, we terminated two of our interest-rate swap agreements previously designated as fair value hedges, with notional amounts totaling $350. As of the interest-rate swap agreements’ termination date, the aggregate favorable adjustment to the carrying value (deferred gain) of our debt was $46.1, which is being amortized as a reduction to interest expense over the

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(U.S. dollars in millions, except per share data)


remaining term of the underlying debt obligations through March 2019. The net impact of the gain amortization was $1.2 and $3.6 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, and $5.1 and $8.5 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, both of which included $3.6 related to extinguishment of debt (see Note 16, Debt). At September 30, 2017, the unamortized deferred gain associated with the March 2012 interest-rate swap termination was $7.2, and was classified within long-term debt in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Foreign Currency Risk
We may use foreign exchange forward contracts to manage a portion of our foreign currency exchange rate exposures. At September 30, 2017,2020, we had outstanding foreign exchange forward contracts with notional amounts totaling approximately $26$417 for various currencies.currencies, 0ne of which were designated as cash flow hedges.
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We may use foreign exchange forward contracts to manage foreign currency exposure of certain intercompany loans. These contracts are not designated as hedges. The change in fair value of these contracts is immediately recognized in earnings and substantially offsets the foreign currency translation impact recognized in earnings relating to the associated intercompany loans. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,2020 and 2019, we recorded gainsa loss of $.6$13.9 and $2.8,a gain of $35.1, respectively, in other expense,(expense) income, net in our Consolidated Statements of Operations related to these undesignated foreign exchange forward contracts. Also duringDuring the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,2020 and 2019, we recorded lossesa loss of $1.2$7.1 and $4.7, respectively, related to the associated intercompany loans, caused by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, we recorded lossesa gain of $1.2 and $8.7,$57.0, respectively, in other expense,(expense) income, net in our Consolidated Statements of Operations related to these undesignated foreign exchange forward contracts. Also
During the first quarter of 2019, we discontinued our program to hedge foreign exchange risk relating to forecasted operational transactions. The last of our designated cash flow hedges expired during the three andfirst quarter of 2020. Our designated hedges did not have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, we recorded gains of $.12020 and $5.5, respectively, related to the associated intercompany loans, caused by changes in foreign currency exchange rates.2019.
16. DEBT
Natura Revolving Credit Facility
In May 2020, the Company’s subsidiary, Avon Luxembourg Holdings S.à r.l entered into a Revolving Credit Facility Agreement with Natura &Co International S.à r.l,. a subsidiary of Natura &Co Holding S.A. and an affiliate of the Company in the amount of $100 which may be used for working capital and other general corporate purposes (the "Facility"). Any borrowings under the Facility will bear interest at a rate per annum of LIBOR plus 7.7% and the Facility will mature on May 31, 2022. During the third quarter of 2020, we drew down $59.7 and repaid $19.8 including interest. As at September 30, 2020, $40.8 including interest was outstanding under the Facility.
Other loans from affiliates of Natura &Co
During the second quarter of 2020, the Company’s subsidiary, Cosmeticos Avon S.A.C.I entered into an agreement to receive funding from Natura Cosmeticos S.A., a subsidiary of Natura &Co Holding S.A and an affiliate of the Company in the amount of 300 million Argentine Peso which may be used for working capital and other general corporate purposes (the "Argentina Facility"). Any borrowings under the Argentina Facility will bear interest at a rate per annum of 29.81% and has a six-month maturity. At September 30, 2020 the balance outstanding under this loan is $4.5.
Loans from affiliates of Natura &Co Holding at September 30, 2020 also include a $1.9 previously intercompany balance that became a related party balance on the sale of Avon Shanghai Management to an affiliate of Natura &Co Holding in August 2020. See Note 3, Discontinued Operations, Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale and Divestitures, for further information relating to this divestiture.
Other short-term financing
In addition, at September 30, 2020, we utilized approximately $30 of short-term financing from third-party banks across multiple markets.
2019 Revolving Credit Facility
In June 2015, the Company andFebruary 2019, Avon International Operations, Inc.Capital, p.l.c. ("AIO"AIC"), a wholly-owned domesticwholly owned foreign subsidiary of the Company, entered into a five-year $400.0three year €200.0 senior secured revolving credit facility (the “2015 facility”"2019 facility"). Borrowings under and capitalized $11.0 of issuance costs, the 2015related cash outflow is presented in other financing activities within the 10-K Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. The 2019 facility bear interest, at our option, at a rate per annum equal to LIBOR plus 250 basis points or a floating base rate plus 150 basis points, in each case subject to adjustment based upon a leverage-based pricing grid. was available for general corporate and working capital purposes.
As of September 30, 2017,December 31, 2019, there were no0 amounts outstanding under the 2015 facility.
All obligations of AIO under the 20152019 facility are (i) unconditionally guaranteed by each material domestic restricted subsidiary of the Company (other than AIO, the borrower), in each case, subject to certain exceptions and (ii) fully guaranteed on an unsecured basis by the Company. The obligations of AIO and the subsidiary guarantors are secured by first priority liens on and security interest in substantially all of the assets of AIO and the subsidiary guarantors, in each case, subject to certain exceptions.
The 2015 facility will terminate in June 2020; provided, however, that it shall terminate on the 91st day prior to the maturity of the 6.50% Notes (as defined below) and the 4.60% Notes (as defined below), if on such 91st day, the applicable notes are not redeemed, repaid, discharged, defeased or otherwise refinanced in full.
The 2015 facility contains affirmative and negative covenants, which are customary for secured financings of this type, as well as financial covenants (interest coverage and total leverage ratios). As of September 30, 2017, we were in compliance with our interest coverage and total leverage ratios under the 2015 facility. The amount ofJanuary 3, 2020, the facility available to be drawn down is reduced by any standby letterswas automatically canceled upon change of credit granted by AIO, which,control, and as a result $7.8 of September 30, 2017, was approximately $39. As of September 30, 2017, based on then applicable interest rates, approximately $130 could have been drawn down without violating any covenant.unamortized issuance costs were written off, see Note 18, Mergers with Natura Cosméticos S.A.,.
PublicUnsecured Notes
In March 2013, we issued in a public offering, $250.0series of unsecured notes (the "2013 Notes"). As of September 30, 2020, the following 2013 Notes remain outstanding; $461.9 aggregate principal amount of 2.375% Notes due March 15, 2016 (the "2.375% Notes"), $500.0 principal amount of 4.60% Notes due March 15, 2020 (the "4.60% Notes"), $500.0 principal amount of 5.00%5% Notes due March 15, 2023 (the "5.00% Notes") and $250.0$216.1 aggregate principal amount of 6.95% Notes due March 15, 2043 (the "6.95% Notes") (collectively, the "2013 Notes"). In March 2008, we issued $350.0 principal amount of 6.50% Notes due March 1, 2019 (the "6.50% Notes").2043. Interest on the 2013 Notes is payable semi-annuallysemiannually on March 15 and September 15 of each year, and interest on the 6.50% Notes are payable semi-annually on March 1 and September 1 of each year.
In August 2015, we prepaid the entire principal amount of our 2.375% Notes plus accrued interest and a make-whole premium. In 2016, we completed cash tender offers totaling to a $300.6 reduction for certain of our outstanding public notes, repurchased

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(U.S. dollars in millions, except per share data)


$180.5 of certain of our outstanding public notes, and prepaid the remaining principal amounts totaling $238.4 of our 4.20% Notes due July 15, 2018 and our 5.75% Notes due March 1, 2018, plus accrued interest and a make-whole premium (the "2016 debt transactions").
The indenture governing the 2013 Notes contains interest rate adjustment provisions depending on the long-term credit ratings assigned to the 2013 Notes by S&P and Moody's. As described in the indenture, theMoody’s. The interest ratesrate on the 2013 Notes increase by .25% for each one-notch downgrade below investment grade on each of our long-term credit ratings assigned tois currently at the 2013 Notes by S&P or Moody's. These adjustments are limited to a total increasemaximum allowable level of 2% above the respective interest rates in effect on the date of issuance of the 2013 Notes. As a result of the long-term credit rating downgrades by S&P and Moody's since issuance of the 2013 Notes, the interest rates on these notes have increased by the maximum allowable increase.issuance.
In August 2016,September 2020, we completed cash tender offers which resulted in a reduction of principal of $108.6repurchased $27.8 of our 5.75%6.95% Notes due March 1, 2018 (the "5.75% Notes"), $73.815, 2043. The aggregate repurchase price was equal to the principal amount of our 4.20% Notes due July 15, 2018 (the "4.20% Notes"), $68.1the notes, plus a premium of our 6.50% Notes due March 1, 2019 (the "6.50% Notes")$3.8 and $50.1accrued interest of our 4.60% Notes.$1.2. In connection with the cash tender offers,repurchase, we incurred a gainloss on extinguishment of debt of $3.9$4.1 before tax in the third quarter of 2016,2020 consisting of a deferred gain of $12.8 associated with the March 2012 and January 2013 interest-rate swap agreement terminations (see Note 15, Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities), partially offset by the $5.8 of early tender$3.8 premium paid for
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the cash tender offers, $1.2 of a deferred loss associated with treasury lock agreements designated as cash flow hedges of the anticipated interest payments on the 5.75% Notes, $1.0 of deal costsrepurchases, and $0.3 for the write-off of $.9 of debt issuance costs and discounts related to the initial issuancesissuance of the notes that were the subject of the cash tender offers.
The indentures governing our outstanding notes described above contain certain customary covenants and customary events of default and cross-default provisions. Further, we would be required to make an offer to repurchase all of our outstanding notes described above at a price equal to 101% of their aggregate principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest in the event of a change in control involving Avon and, at such time, the outstanding notes are rated below investment grade.repurchased.
Senior Secured Notes
In August 2016, AIOAvon International Operations, Inc. ("AIO"), issued in a private placement exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, $500.0 in aggregate principal amount of 7.875% Senior Secured Notes which will mature ondue August 15, 2022 (the "Senior Secured"2016 Notes"). Interest on the Senior Secured2016 Notes is payable semi-annually on February 15 and August 15 of each year.
All obligationsIn July 2019, AIC issued $400.0 in aggregate principal amount of AIO under the6.5% Senior Secured Notes are unconditionally guaranteed bydue August 15, 2022 (the "2019 Notes"). Interest on the 2019 Notes is payable semi-annually on February 15 and August 15 of each currentyear.
On November 2, 2020, AIO and future wholly-owned domestic restricted subsidiaryAIC redeemed the 2016 Notes and the 2019 Notes, respectively. See Note 19, Subsequent Events, for additional information.
For a more detailed description of the Company’s debt agreements, refer to Note 8, Debt and Other Financing of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.
17. INCOME TAXES
Our quarterly income tax provision is calculated using an estimated annual effective income tax approach. The quarterly effective tax rate can differ from our estimated annual effective tax rate as the Company that is a guarantor under the 2015 facility and fully guaranteed oncannot apply an unsecured basis by the Company. The obligations of AIO and the subsidiary guarantors are secured by first priority liens on and security interest in substantiallyeffective tax rate approach for all of the assetsits operations. For those entities that can apply an effective tax rate approach, as of AIO and the subsidiary guarantors, in each case, subjectSeptember 30, 2020, our annual effective tax rate, excluding discrete items, is 25.9% for 2020, as compared to certain exceptions.25.2% as of September 30, 2019. 
The indenture governing our Senior Secured Notes contains certain customary covenants and restrictionsremaining entities, which are operations that generate pre-tax losses which cannot be tax benefited and/or have an effective tax rate which cannot be reliably estimated, have to account for their income taxes on a discrete year-to-date basis as well as customary events of default and cross-default provisions. The indenture also contains a covenant requiring AIO and its restricted subsidiaries to, at the end of each quarter and are excluded from the effective tax rate approach. The estimated annual effective tax rate for 2020 also excludes the unfavorable impact of withholding taxes associated with certain intercompany payments, including royalties, service charges, interest and dividends, which in the aggregate are relatively consistent each year own at leastdue to the need to repatriate funds to cover U.S. and U.K. based costs, such as interest on debt and central expenses. Withholding taxes associated with the relatively consistent intercompany payments are accounted for discretely and accrued in the provision for income taxes as they become due.
The provision for income taxes for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 was $11.8 and $31.5, respectively. Our effective tax rates for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 were (68.6)% and 21.8%, respectively. The provision for income taxes for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 were $26.7 and $78.2, respectively. Our effective tax rates for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 were (10.4)% and 48.5%.
The effective tax rates for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 were impacted by CTI restructuring charges which could not all be benefited, country mix of earnings and withholding taxes. The effective tax rate in the third quarter of 2020 was unfavorably impacted by the accrual of net income tax benefits of approximately $5.7 associated with the release of income tax reserves of approximately $10.8 associated with our uncertain tax positions, net of recording a valuation allowance of $4.3 and other miscellaneous income tax expense of approximately $.8. The effective tax rate for the third quarter of 2019 was also favorably impacted by the accrual of miscellaneous income tax benefits of approximately $2.3.
The effective tax rates for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 were impacted by CTI restructuring charges which could not all be benefited, country mix of earnings and withholding taxes. The effective tax rate in the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was also unfavorably impacted by the accrual of net income tax benefits of approximately $1.8 associated with the release of income tax reserves of approximately $11.2 associated with our uncertain tax positions, net of recording a valuation allowance of $4.3 and other miscellaneous income tax expense of approximately $5.1. The effective tax rate in the nine months ended September 30, 2019, was also favorably impacted by the accrual of net income tax benefits of approximately $5.2 associated with our uncertain tax positions and other net, miscellaneous income tax benefits of approximately $2.2.
In prior years, we had previously recorded valuation allowances against certain percentagedeferred tax assets associated with the U.S. and various foreign jurisdictions. We intend to continue maintaining these valuation allowances on our deferred tax assets until there is sufficient evidence to support the reversal of all or some portion of these allowances. Release of the totalvaluation allowance would result in the recognition of certain deferred tax assets and a decrease to income tax expense for the period the release is recorded. However, the exact timing and amount of API and its restricted subsidiaries,the valuation allowance release are subject to certain qualifications. change on the basis of the level of profitability that we are able to actually achieve.
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Further, the Company continuously assesses available positive and negative evidence to estimate whether sufficient future taxable income will be generated to utilize our existing deferred tax assets that are not subject to a valuation allowance. As of September 30, 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic is negative evidence the Company must consider. As of September 30, 2020, the increase in negative evidence due to COVID-19, primarily lower revenue and profit performance, resulted in approximately $4.3 of valuation allowances being recorded against deferred tax assets.The Company will continue to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and other effects that could impact the conclusions regarding the realizability of its remaining deferred tax assets. Potential negative evidence, including such things as the worsening of the economies in the markets we would be required to make an offer to repurchase alloperate in and reduced profitability of our Senior Secured Notes,markets could give rise to a need for a valuation allowance to reduce our deferred tax assets in upcoming quarters.

18. MERGER WITH NATURA COSMÉTICOS S.A.
On May 22, 2019, the Company entered into the Agreement and Plan of Mergers (as amended by Amendment Number One to
Agreement and Plant of Mergers, dated as of October 3, 2019, and as further amended by Amendment Number Two to
Agreement and Plan of Mergers, dated as of November 5, 2019, the "Merger Agreement") among the Company, Natura Cosméticos S.A., a Brazilian corporation (sociedade anônima) ("Natura Cosméticos"), Natura &Co Holding S.A., a Brazilian corporation (sociedade anônima), Nectarine Merger Sub I, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Natura &Co Holding ("Merger Sub I"), and Nectarine Merger Sub II, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Merger Sub I ("Merger Sub II"), pursuant to which (i) Natura &Co Holding, after the completion of certain restructuring steps, holds all issued and outstanding shares of Natura Cosméticos, (ii) Merger Sub II merged with and into the Company, with the Company surviving the merger (the "First Merger") and (iii) Merger Sub I merged with and into Natura &Co Holding (the "Second Merger"), with Natura &Co Holding surviving the merger and as a result of which the Company and Natura Cosméticos became wholly owned direct subsidiaries of Natura &Co Holding (collectively, the "Transaction").
The Transaction was consummated on January 3, 2020, and at this time, the Company became a price equalwholly owned direct subsidiary of Natura &Co Holding. In connection with the Transaction, trading of the Company’s stock was suspended by the NYSE, and the Company’s common stock was subsequently delisted and deregistered.
On completion of the Transaction, each share of the Company’s common stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to 101%the consummation of their aggregate principal amount plus accruedthe Transaction was converted into the ultimate right to receive, (i) 0.300 validly issued and unpaid interest,allotted, fully paid-up American Depositary Shares of Natura &Co Holding, ("Natura &Co Holding ADSs") against the deposit of 2 shares of common stock of Natura &Co Holding ("Natura &Co Holding Shares", subject to adjustment in accordance with the eventterms of the Merger Agreement, and any cash in lieu of fractional Natura &Co Holding ADSs or (ii) 0.600 validly issued and allotted, fully paid-up Natura &Co Holding Shares, subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of the Merger Agreement, and any cash in lieu of fractional Natura &Co Holding Shares. The Company’s Series C Preferred Stock held by Cerberus Investor were converted to common stock prior to consummation of the Transaction and were therefore automatically converted into common stock of Natura &Co; see Note 12, Series C Convertible Preferred Stock.
Natura &Co Holding Shares are listed on the B3 S.A. - Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão stock exchange, and Natura &Co Holding ADSs are listed on the NYSE. Additionally, upon the consummation of the Transaction, Avon common stock ceased to be traded on the NYSE.
In January 2020, subsequent to the Transaction, the Company restated the certificate of incorporation. The certificate of incorporation was restated to effect a change in capitalization of the Company by changing the number of authorized shares of stock from 1,525,000,000 shares (of which (i) 1,500,000,000 shares, par value $0.25 per share, are common stock and (ii) 25,000,000 shares, par value $1.00 per share, are preferred stock) to 1,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share. As a result, all of the issued and outstanding common stock of the Company, being 550,890,788 were canceled and converted into 101.34 common stock, par value $0.01 per share, and all outstanding treasury shares were canceled.
The Company incurred costs of $46 and $44 in relation to the Transaction, primarily professional fees during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and the year ended December 31, 2019, respectively.
During January 2020, it was announced that the employment of certain senior officers of the Company would be terminated, in connection with the Transaction. The Company incurred severance of approximately $24 and acceleration of share based compensation of approximately $10 relating to these terminations triggered by change in control involving Avon.provisions.
Long-Term Credit Ratings
Our long-term credit ratings are: Moody’s ratingsAs a result of Stable Outlook with B1the Transaction, the Company made payments of approximately $26 related to the settlement of stock options. In addition, any remaining restricted stock units and performance restricted stock units were exchanged for corporate family debt, B3 for senior unsecured debt,awards of Natura &Co Holding. The replacement awards contain substantially the same terms and Ba1conditions of the original awards except for the Senior Secured Notes; S&P ratingsremoval of Stable Outlook with B for corporate family debt and senior unsecured debt and BB- for the Senior Secured Notes; and Fitch rating of Negative Outlook with B+, each of which are below investment grade. We do not believe these long-term credit ratings will haveperformance conditions. As such, the replacement awards contain only a material impact on our near-term liquidity. However, any rating agency reviews could result in a change in outlook or downgrade, which could further limit our access to new financing, particularly short-term financing, reduce our flexibility with respect to working capital needs, affect the market price of some or all of our outstanding debt securities, and likely result in an increase in financing costs, and less favorable covenants and financial terms under our financing arrangements.

service vesting condition.
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On consummation of the Transaction, a deferred compensation scheme relating to former employees of the Company became payable which resulted in extinguishing the liability and a cash outflow of approximately $12.
In January 2020, upon completion of the Transaction, the Company’s revolving credit facility was canceled, triggered by change in control provisions. As a result, debt issuance costs of $7.8 were written off.
As a result of the Transaction, the Company will no longer have access to certain tax attributes of approximately $480 to approximately $550 in certain taxing jurisdictions.

19. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

In November 2020, the Company’s subsidiary, Avon International Operations Inc. entered into a Promissory Note with Natura &Co International S.à r.l, a subsidiary of Natura &Co Holding S.A. and an affiliate of the Company in the amount of $960. The loan agreement will bear interest at a rate per annum of 3.13% and will mature on November 2, 2021 (“the Natura &Co Loan”).
In November 2020, in connection with the Natura & Co Loan, we redeemed the remaining principal amount of our 2016 Notes due August 15, 2022 and the remaining principal amount of our 2019 Notes due August 15, 2022. With respect to the 2016 Notes, the aggregate redemption amount paid was equal to the remaining principal amount of $500, plus a premium of $9.8 and accrued interest of $8.4. With respect to the 2019 Notes, the aggregate redemption amount paid was equal to the remaining principal amount of $400, plus a premium of $7.9 and accrued interest of $5.6.
In connection with the redemption, we expect to incur a loss on extinguishment of debt of $25.6 before tax in the fourth quarter of 2020 consisting of the $17.7 premiums, and the write-off of $7.9 of debt issuance costs related to the initial issuances of the notes that were redeemed.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(U.S. dollars in millions, except per share data)


When used in this report, the terms "Avon," "Company," "we," "our" or "us" mean, unless the context otherwise indicates, Avon Products, Inc. and its majority, wholly owned and controlled subsidiaries.
OVERVIEW
We are a global manufacturer and marketer of beauty and related products. Our business is conducted primarily in the direct-selling channel.channel, with a strategy to expand to omni-channel. During 2016,2019, we had sales operations in 5754 countries and territories, and distributed products in 1824 more. All of our consolidated revenue is derived from operations of subsidiaries outside of the United States ("U.S."). Our reportable segments are based on geographic operations in four regions: Europe, Middle East & Africa; Southtwo regions, Avon International and Avon Latin America; North Latin America; and Asia Pacific.America. Our product categories are Beauty and Fashion & Home. Beauty consists of skincare, (which includes personal care), fragrance and color (cosmetics). Fashion & Home consists of fashion jewelry, watches, apparel, footwear, accessories, gift and decorative products, housewares entertainment and leisure products, children’s products and nutritional products. Sales are made to the ultimate consumer principally through direct selling by Representatives, who are independent contractors and not our employees.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2017,2020, revenue decreased 28% compared to the prior-year period, impacted by certain indirect taxes recognized in Brazil in the nine month period ended September 30, 2019. Excluding these items, Adjusted revenue decreased 26%, unfavorably impacted by foreign exchange, which was driven by the strengthening of the U.S. dollar relative to multiple currencies, primarily the Brazilian real, the Argentinian peso and the Mexican peso. Constant $ Adjusted revenue decreased 17%.
Revenue and Constant $ Adjusted revenue were impacted by a decrease in Active Representatives of 16%, across all markets. Average Representative Sales decreased 12% on a reported basis, unfavorably impacted by foreign exchange and Constant $ Adjusted Average Representative Sales decreased 1%. The decline in Revenue and Constant $ revenue was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, which negatively impacted the initial signs of recovery coming from a lower Representative base in 2019, with the third quarter showing revenue growth in Brazil and signs of recovery from the pandemic in most markets. See below for further
details related to COVID-19.
Units sold decreased 15%, across all markets, with Brazil relatively unchanged compared to the prior-year period, partially benefiting from foreign exchange, while Constant $ revenue decreased 2%. Our Constant $ revenue decline was primarily driven by declines in Russia, Brazil, and the United Kingdom, partially offset by growth in Argentina and South Africa. The decline in Constant $ revenue was primarily due to a 3% decrease in Active Representatives, which was partially offset by higher average order. The decrease in Active Representatives was primarily due to South Latin America (driven by Brazil) and Europe, Middle East & Africa. The net impact of price and mix increased 4%, primarily due to the inflationary impact on pricing in Argentina and Brazil. Units sold decreased 6%, primarily due to declines in Russia and Brazil. The revenue performance was negatively impacted most significantly by a decline in Color sales, as we experienced issues in some markets as we have begun the segmentation of our Color category into three distinct brands. The timing of innovation also contributed to the decline in Color sales; however, we expect to strengthen our Color category in the last quarter of 2017 through innovation.
Ending Representatives decreased by 2%. The decrease in Ending Representatives at September 30, 2017 as compared to the prior-year period was most significantly due to a decline in Brazil.prior year period.
See "Segment Review" in this management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations ("MD&A") for additional information related to changes in revenue by segment.
Transformation PlanMergers with Natura Cosméticos S.A.
On January 3, 2020 the Company became a fully owned direct subsidiary of Natura &Co Holding following the consummation of the Merger Agreement with Natura Cosméticos, Natura &Co Holding and two subsidiaries of Natura &Co Holding (the "Transaction"). In January 2016, we initiatedconnection with the Transaction, trading of the Company's stock was suspended by the NYSE, the Company's common stock was subsequently delisted and deregistered.
COVID-19 pandemic
A novel strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) was first identified in Wuhan, China in December 2019, and subsequently declared a transformation plan (the “Transformation Plan”) in orderpandemic by the World Health Organization. Due to enable us to achieve our long-term goalsthe uncertain and rapidly evolving nature of mid-single-digit Constant $ revenue growth and low double-digit operating margin. The Transformation Plan includes three pillars: invest in growth, reduce costs in an effort tocurrent conditions around the world, the impacts of COVID-19 most of which are beyond the Company’s control, continue to improve our cost structureevolve, and improve our financial resilience.
The Transformation Plan was designedthe outcome is uncertain. We are therefore unable to focuspredict accurately the impact that COVID-19 will have on cost savings and financial resilience in the first year, in order to support future investment in growth. In 2016 we estimate that we achieved cost savings of $120 before taxes, and we significantly strengthened the balance sheet. In 2017, our cost savings target related to the Transformation Plan is $230 before taxes when comparing to our costs in 2015, which includes both run-rate savings from 2016, along with in-year savings from current year initiatives. Based on the estimated cost savings of $205 before taxes realized through the first nine months of 2017, we believe we are on track to achieve this target.
To achieve the Transformation Plan, we recognize the need to focus on the foundations of our business and drivegoing forward.
During the second quarter of 2020, COVID-19 had a performance-based culture. This will increasesignificant impact on our operations as many markets were subject to lockdown restrictions which limited our ability to drive resultsrecruit and enroll Representatives, operate manufacturing facilities and distribution centers and to process and deliver steady execution going forward. While we are addressing challengesorders. Most markets showed signs of recovery in the business, we are moving forwardthird quarter of 2020 but it
is unclear whether this recovery will continue in the remaining of 2020 or if new lockdown measures currently being imposed
in parts of Europe will dampen the recovery. We continue to closely monitor the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic, deciding on actions to minimize impacts, ensure the continuity of operations and promote the safety and health of all the people involved. Since the beginning of the virus spread and the consequent restrictive measures imposed by governments, such as closing non-essential trade and restricting the movement of people across borders, the Company has implemented some measures in all its operations, in line with urgency, focusing on the following key elementsofficial measures:

Incentives to remote working and adoption of our roadmapessentiality criteria to growth:
Deliver a seamless, competitive Representative experience - investment to upgrade systemslimit industrial and drive mobile connectivity in our markets to make doing business easier for our Representatives;
Insightful data and analytics - improve our ability to support the Representative and help her run her business more effectively through deeper insight and analytics into Representative behavior and needs;logistical operations;

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Adoption of new safety measures for operational workers, such as the use of masks and procedures to distance people between processes;
Rigorous performance managementRe-planning of sales cycles, prioritizing personal care items;
Speeding up the digitization of sales channels;
We communicated social distancing protocols to our Representatives around the world;
Change in the minimum order criteria, start kit and increased deadline for payment of Representatives - original practices are being restored as the new executive team is a key enablermarkets are recovering from pandemic; and
Daily monitoring of suppliers to driving a performance-based culture for ownershipensure supply.

As of results;the date of this report, we are unable to estimate the long term impact of the economic paralysis arising from efforts to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus and
Relentless focus the expected reduction in activity on execution capabilities - focus on developing a service mindset,our business, results of operations and enable the implementation changes,financial condition. We will continue to review our revenue, investments, expenses and cash outflows, as well as adjusting our relationships with minimal disruptions, through pilot programs that cover service from end to end.
In connection withsuppliers. Furthermore, the actions outlined above are continuously being re-evaluated in light of global developments relating to COVID-19. See also “Item 1A. Risk Factors—The COVID-19 pandemic is adversely affecting, and associated savings discussed above,is expected to continue to adversely affect, our operations, manufacturing, supply chains and distribution systems, and we have incurred costs
experienced and expect to implement ("CTI") restructuring initiatives of approximately $144 before taxescontinue to experience unpredictable negative effects associated with the pandemic".
Cyber incident
In June 2020, the Company became aware that it was exposed to a cyber incident in its Information Technology ("IT") environment which interrupted some systems and partially affected the Company's operations. We engaged leading external cyber security and IT general controls specialists, launched a comprehensive containment and remediation effort and started a forensic investigation. By mid-August, the Company had re-established all of its core business processes and resumed operations in all of its markets, including all of its distribution centers.
The cyber incident had a significant impact on our revenue performance for the second quarter of 2020, with the majority of the impact (approximately $87 million in sales) being shifted to the third quarter of 2020 as the Company fulfilled the order backlog created. The incremental expense incurred as a result of the cyber incident was not material.
Although we have no indication that the accuracy and completeness of any financial information was impacted as a result of the incident and the Company has performed extensive procedures to validate such accuracy and completeness, we believe that, if the incident had gone differently, it could have potentially resulted in a material impact to the Company’s financial statements. Refer to Item 4. Controls and Procedures for conclusions related to internal controls.
Natura &Co - Avon Integration
Subsequent to the merger of Natura and Avon in January 2020, an integration plan (the "Avon Integration") was established to create the right global infrastructure to support the future ambitions of the Natura &Co Group while also identifying synergies and opportunities to leverage our combined strength, scale and reach. Synergies will be derived mainly from procurement, manufacturing/distribution and administrative, including new top line synergies at Natura &Co Latin America, as well as cost synergies at Avon International.
Open Up Avon, Open Up & Grow and Transformation Plan
In January 2016, we initiated a transformation plan (the "Transformation Plan"), in order to enable us to achieve our long-term goals of mid-single-digit Constant $ revenue growth and low double-digit operating margin. There are no further restructuring actions to be taken associated with our Transformation Plan to-date. In connection withas, beginning in the third quarter of 2018, all new restructuring actions approved to-date associatedoperate under our new Open Up Avon plan described below.
In September 2018, we initiated a new strategy in order to return Avon to growth ("Open Up Avon"). The Open Up Avon strategy is integral to our ability to return Avon to growth, built around the necessity of incorporating new approaches to various elements of our business, including increased utilization of third-party providers in manufacturing and technology, a more fit for purpose asset base, and a focus on enabling our Representatives to more easily interact with the Transformation Plan, we expect to realize annualizedcompany and achieve relevant earnings. These savings of an estimated $105 to $115 before taxes. During the first nine months of 2017, we have realized an estimated $55 before taxes of savings associated with the restructuring actionsbeen and are expected to achieve the majority of the annualized savingscontinue to be achieved through restructuring actions (that have may continue to result in 2017. In addition, we have realized savings fromcharges related to severance, contract terminations and inventory and other asset write-offs), as well as other cost-savings strategies that didwould not result in restructuring charges. ForIn January 2019, we announced significant advancements in this strategy, including a structural reset of inventory processes and a reduction in global workforce.
In May 2020, the market closures,new leadership of Avon refreshed our strategy ("Open Up & Grow") which has aims to return Avon to growth over the next three years. Open Up & Grow replaces and builds on the success of the Open Up Avon strategy, launched in 2018 to strengthen competitiveness through enhancing the representative experience, improving brand position and relevance,
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accelerating digital expansion and improving costs. Over the next three years, savings are expected annualized savings represented the operating loss no longer included within Avon's operating resultsto continue to be achieved through restructuring actions (that may continue to result in charges related to severance, contract terminations and asset write-offs), as a result of no longer operating in the respective market. For actionswell as other cost-savings strategies that didwould not result in the closure of a market, the annualized savings represent the net reduction of expenses that will no longer be incurred by Avon.restructuring charges.
For additional details on restructuring initiatives, see Note 12, Restructuring Initiatives, to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein. For additional details on strengthening the balance sheet, see Note 16, Debt, to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein and "Liquidity and Capital Resources" in this MD&A for additional information.
NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
Information relating to new accounting standards is included in Note 1, Accounting Policies, to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS—THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 20172020 AS COMPARED TO THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 20162019
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement our financial results presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP"), we disclose operating results that have been adjusted to exclude the impact of changes due to the translation of foreign currencies into U.S. dollars, including changes in: revenue, Adjusted revenue, operating profit, Adjusted operating profit, operating margin and Adjusted operating margin. We also refer to these adjusted financial measures as Constant $ items, which are Non-GAAP financial measures. We believe these measures provide investors an additional perspective on trends and underlying business results. To exclude the impact of changes due to the translation of foreign currencies into U.S. dollars, we calculate current-year results and prior-year results at constant exchange rates, which are updated on an annual basis as part of our budgeting process. Foreign currency impact is determined as the difference between actual growth rates and Constant $ growth rates.
We also present gross margin, selling, general and administrative expensesSG&A as a percentage of revenue, operating profit, operating margin and effective tax rateincome (loss) before taxes on a Non-GAAP basis. We refer to these Non-GAAP financial measures as "Adjusted." We have provided a quantitative reconciliation of the difference between the Non-GAAP financial measures and the financial measures calculated and reported in accordance with GAAP. See "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" within "Results of Operations - Consolidated"Operations" in this MD&A for this quantitative reconciliation.
The Company uses the Non-GAAP financial measures to evaluate its operating performance. These Non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation, or as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company believes investors find the Non-GAAP information helpful in understanding the ongoing performance of operations separate from items that may have a disproportionate positive or negative impact on the Company's financial results in any particular period. The Company believes that it is meaningful for investors to be made aware of the impacts of 1) CTIcertain Brazil indirect taxes 2) CTI restructuring initiatives; 2) a charge for a loss contingency related to a non-U.S. pension plan ("Loss contingency"); 3) the net proceeds recognized as a result of settling claims relating to professional services ("Legal settlement"); 4) chargescosts related to the deconsolidationTransaction; 4) costs associated with the early termination of debt.

(1)The three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2019 include the impact of certain Brazil indirect taxes, which
were recorded in product sales and other income (expense), net in the amounts of approximately $68 and approximately $51, respectively, in our Venezuelan operations as of March 31, 2016 ("Venezuelan special items"); 5) a net gain relatedConsolidated Income Statements. See Note 10, Supplemental balance sheet information, to the extinguishmentConsolidated Financial Statements contained herein for further information. The corresponding tax impact was $23. The nine month period ended September 30, 2020 includes the impact of debt ("Gain on extinguishment of debt");certain Brazil indirect taxes, which were recorded in selling, general and as it relates to our effective tax rate discussion, 6) income tax benefits realizedadministrative expenses, net in the first quarteramounts of 2016 as a result of tax planning strategies and in the second quarter of 2016 primarily due to the release of a valuation allowance associated with Russia ("Special tax items").approximately $11.
The Loss contingency
(2)CTI restructuring initiatives includes the impact on the Consolidated Statements of Operations duringfor all periods presented of net charges incurred on approved restructuring initiatives. See Note 11, Restructuring Initiatives, to the secondConsolidated Financial Statements contained herein for further information.

(3)For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, costs related to the Transaction of $86 primarily included professional fees incurred in relation to the Transaction of approximately $46, severance payments of approximately $25 and acceleration of share based compensation of approximately $10 relating to these terminations triggered by change in control provisions. In three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2019, the Company recorded approximately $19 and $36 respectively, of costs related to the Transaction, primarily professional fees and impairment losses on assets. Further information relating to the Transaction is included in Note 18, Merger with Natura, to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein.

(4)During the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020, the Company incurred costs of $4 and $12, respectively, associated with the early termination of debt. During the third quarter of 2017 caused by a charge2019, the Company incurred costs of approximately $18 for a loss contingency related to a non-U.S. pension plan, for which an amendment to$8 associated with the plan that occurred in a prior year may not have been appropriately implemented.early termination of debt.

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The Legal settlement includes the impact on the Consolidated Statements of Operations during the third quarter of 2016 associated with the net proceeds of approximately $27 recognized as a result of settling claims relating to professional services that had been provided to the Company prior to 2013 in connection with a previously disclosed legal matter.
The Venezuelan special items include the impact on the Consolidated Statements of Operations during the first quarter of 2016 caused by the deconsolidation of our Venezuelan operations for which we recorded a loss of approximately $120 in other expense, net. The loss was comprised of approximately $39 in net assets of the Venezuelan business and approximately $81 in accumulated foreign currency translation adjustments within accumulated other comprehensive loss ("AOCI") associated with foreign currency changes before Venezuela was accounted for as a highly inflationary economy.
The Gain on extinguishment of debt includes the impact on the Consolidated Statements of Operations during the third quarter of 2016 due to a net gain on extinguishment of debt caused by the deferred gain associated with interest-rate swap agreement terminations, partially offset by the early tender premium paid, the deferred loss associated with treasury lock agreements, deal costs and the write-off of debt issuance costs and discounts associated with the cash tender offers in August 2016.
In addition, the effective tax rate discussion includes Special tax items, including the impact on the provision for income taxes in the Consolidated Statements of Operations during the second quarter of 2016 primarily due to the release of a valuation allowance associated with Russia of approximately $7. Special tax items also include the impact on the provision for income taxes in the Consolidated Statements of Operations during the first quarter of 2016 due to an income tax benefit of approximately $29 recognized as the result of the implementation of foreign tax planning strategies.
See Note 12, Restructuring Initiatives, Note 7, Employee Benefit Plans, Note 1, Accounting Policies, Note 16, Debt, to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein and "Venezuela Discussion" and "Effective Tax Rate" in this MD&A for more information on these items.

Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
20202019%/Basis Point
Change
20202019%/Basis Point
Change
Select Consolidated Financial Information
Total revenue$998.0 $1,188.0 (16)%$2,561.8 $3,549.7 (28)%
Cost of sales(440.0)(468.2)(6)%(1,111.5)(1,482.7)(25)%
Selling, general and administrative expenses(534.2)(622.1)(14)%(1,578.4)(1,942.7)(19)%
Operating (loss) income23.8 97.7 (76)%(128.1)124.3 *
Interest expense(37.4)(32.0)17 %(100.9)(95.9)%
Loss on extinguishment of debt and credit facilities(4.1)(8.1)(49)%(11.9)(10.1)18 %
Interest income.1 2.1 (95)%1.6 5.3 (70)%
Other (expense) income, net(1.0)57.9 *(20.1)87.3 *
Gain on sale of business / assets1.4 26.8 (95)%1.5 50.3 (97)%
(Loss) income from continuing operations, before income taxes(17.2)144.4 *(257.9)161.2 *
Loss from continuing operations, net of tax(29.0)112.9 *(284.6)83.0 *
Net loss attributable to Avon$(32.8)$106.9 *$(296.6)$54.7 *
Advertising expenses(1)
$14.2 $22.7 (37)%$37.0 $50.4 (27)%
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Total revenue$998.0 $1,188.0 (16)%$2,561.8 $3,549.7 (28)%
Certain Brazil Indirect taxes— (67.7)— (67.7)
Adjusted revenue$998.0 $1,120.3 (11)%$2,561.8 $3,482.0 (26)%
Gross margin55.9 %60.6 %(470)56.6 %58.2 %(160)
CTI restructuring(.1)(.1)— — .3 (30)
Certain Brazil Indirect taxes— (2.4)240 — (.7)70 
Adjusted gross margin55.8 %58.1 %(230)56.6 %57.8 %(120)
Selling, general and administrative expenses as a % of total revenue53.5 %52.4 %110 61.6 %54.7 %690 
CTI restructuring(1.3)(1.6)30 (.7)(3.0)230 
Certain Brazil Indirect taxes— 3.0 (300).4 1.0 (60)
Costs related to the Transaction— (1.6)160 (3.4)(1.0)(240)
Adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses as a % of total revenue52.2 %52.2 %— 57.9 %51.7 %620 
Operating (loss) income$23.8 $97.7 (76)%$(128.1)$124.3 (203)%
CTI restructuring12.4 17.5 17.6 116.7 
Certain Brazil Indirect taxes— (67.7)(10.6)(67.7)
Costs related to the Transaction— 19.2 85.8 36.4 
Adjusted operating (loss) profit$36.2 $66.7 (46)%$(35.3)$209.7 (117)%
Operating margin2.4 %8.2 %(580)(5.0)%3.5 %(850)
CTI restructuring1.2 1.5 (30).7 3.3 (260)
Certain Brazil Indirect taxes— (5.3)530 (.4)(1.8)140 
Costs related to the Transaction— 1.6 (160)3.3 1.0 230 
Adjusted operating margin3.6 %6.0 %(240)(1.4)%6.0 %(740)
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  Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
  2017 2016 
%/Point
Change
 2017 2016 
%/Point
Change
Select Consolidated Financial Information            
Total revenue $1,417.8
 $1,408.8
 1 % $4,146.8
 $4,149.6
  %
Cost of sales 550.0
 550.9
  % 1,592.1
 1,634.7
 (3)%
Selling, general and administrative expenses 784.8
 745.9
 5 % 2,411.4
 2,300.0
 5 %
Operating profit 83.0
 112.0
 (26)% 143.3
 214.9
 (33)%
Interest expense 34.8
 34.4
 1 % 106.0
 100.3
 6 %
Gain on extinguishment of debt 
 (3.9) *
 
 (3.9) *
Interest income (3.4) (3.5) (3)% (11.2) (12.8) (13)%
Other expense, net 3.6
 10.4
 (65)% 19.4
 142.9
 (86)%
Income (loss) before taxes 48.0
 74.6
 (36)% 29.1
 (11.6) *
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax 11.9
 36.3
 (67)% (70.4) (83.7) 16 %
Net income (loss) attributable to Avon $12.5
 $36.0
 (65)% $(69.5) $(96.9) 28 %
             
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations $.01
 $.07
 (86)% $(.20) $(.22) 9 %
Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to Avon $.01
 $.07
 (86)% $(.20) $(.25) 20 %
             
Advertising expenses(1)
 $29.5
 $30.3
 (3)% $93.2
 $78.6
 19 %
             
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures          
Gross margin 61.2 % 60.9 % .3
 61.6 % 60.6 % 1.0
CTI restructuring 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted gross margin 61.2 % 60.9 % .3
 61.6 % 60.6 % 1.0
             
Selling, general and administrative expenses as a % of total revenue 55.4 % 52.9 % 2.5
 58.2 % 55.4 % 2.8
CTI restructuring (.4) (1.0) .6
 (.9) (1.7) .8
Loss contingency 
 
 
 (.4) 
 (.4)
Legal settlement 
 1.9
 (1.9)

 .7
 (.7)
Adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses as a % of total revenue 54.9 % 53.9 % 1.0
 56.8 % 54.4 % 2.4
             
Operating profit $83.0
 $112.0
 (26)% $143.3
 $214.9
 (33)%
CTI restructuring 6.2
 14.0
 

 36.5
 70.2
  
Loss contingency 
 
   18.2
 
  
Legal settlement 
 (27.2)     (27.2)  
Adjusted operating profit $89.2
 $98.8
 (10)% $198.0
 $257.9
 (23)%
             
Operating margin 5.9 % 8.0 % (2.1) 3.5 % 5.2 % (1.7)
CTI restructuring .4
 1.0
 (.6) .9
 1.7
 (.8)
Loss contingency 
 
 
 .4
 
 .4
Legal settlement 
 (1.9) 1.9
 
 (.7) .7
Adjusted operating margin 6.3 % 7.0 % (.7) 4.8 % 6.2 % (1.4)
             
Change in Constant $ Adjusted operating margin(2)
     (.8)     (1.4)
             
Performance Metrics            
Change in Active Representatives     (3)%     (3)%
Change in units sold     (5)%     (6)%
Change in Ending Representatives     (2)%     (2)%
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
20202019%/Basis Point
Change
20202019%/Basis Point
Change
Change in Constant $ Adjusted operating margin(2)
(110)(650)
Loss before taxes$(17.2)$144.4 (112)%$(257.9)$161.2 (260)%
CTI restructuring11.0 17.5 16.1 93.2 
Certain Brazil Indirect taxes— (118.3)(10.6)(118.3)
Costs related to the Transaction— 26.7 85.8 43.9 
Other items4.1 — 11.9 — 
Adjusted (loss) income before taxes$(2.1)$70.3 (103)%$(154.7)$180.0 (186)%
Income taxes$(11.8)$(31.5)(63)%$(26.7)$(78.2)(66)%
Effective tax rate(68.6)%21.8 %(10.4)%48.5 %
Performance Metrics
Change in Active Representatives(4)%(16)%
Change in units sold%(15)%
* Calculation not meaningful
Amounts in the table above may not necessarily sum due to rounding.
(1)Advertising expenses are recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses.
(2)Change in Constant $ Adjusted operating margin for all years presented is calculated using the current-year Constant $ rates.

(1)Advertising expenses are recorded in SG&A.
(2)Change in Constant $ Adjusted operating margin for all years presented is calculated using the current-year Constant $ rates.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
Revenue
During the three months ended September 30, 2020, revenue decreased 16% compared to the prior-year period, significantly impacted by certain indirect tax items recognized in Brazil in the prior year. Excluding these items, Adjusted revenue decreased 11%, unfavorably impacted by foreign exchange, primarily the Brazilian real, the Argentinian peso and the Mexican peso. Constant $ Adjusted revenue increased 1%.
Revenue and Constant $ Adjusted revenue were impacted by a decrease in Active Representatives of 4%, across multiple markets. Average Representative Sales decreased 12% on a reported basis, unfavorably impacted by foreign exchange and Constant $ Adjusted Average Representative Sales increased 5%. Revenue and Constant $ Adjusted revenue benefited from the shift of approximately $87 in revenue from the prior quarter as the company fulfilled the order backlog caused by the cyber incident in June 2020. Excluding the benefit of the order backlog shift, Constant $ Adjusted revenue growth was primarily seen in Brazil, driven by pricing strategies and a significant increase in the Fashion & Home category. Constant $ Adjusted revenue growth in Brazil was more than offset by declines elsewhere, although there were signs of recovery from the pandemic in most markets.
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Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
Revenue
During the three months ended September 30, 2017, revenue increased 1% compared to the prior-year period, benefiting from foreign exchange, while Constant $ revenue was relatively unchanged. Constant $ revenue growth in Argentina and the Philippines was offset by declines in Brazil and the United Kingdom. Constant $ revenue was impacted by a 3% decrease in Active Representatives which was offset by higher average order. The decrease in Active Representatives was primarily driven by a decline in Brazil. The net impact of price and mix increased 5%, primarily due to the inflationary impact on pricing in Argentina and Brazil. Units sold decreased 5%, driven by declines in Brazil, Mexico, Russia and the United Kingdom.
Ending Representatives decreased by 2%. The decrease in Ending Representatives at September 30, 2017 as compared to the prior-year period was most significantly due to a decline in Brazil.
On a category basis, our netproduct sales from reportable segments and associated growth rates were as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30, %/Point Change Three Months Ended September 30,% Change
2017 2016 US$ Constant $ 20202019US$Constant $
Beauty:       Beauty:
Skincare$397.1
 $396.7
  % (2)%Skincare$315.1 $326.2 (3)%%
Fragrance389.8
 373.2
 4
 4
Fragrance249.8 295.6 (15)(5)
Color246.3
 243.9
 1
 
Color125.4 171.6 (27)(17)
Total Beauty1,033.2
 1,013.8
 2
 1
Total Beauty690.3 793.4 (13)(2)
Fashion & Home:       Fashion & Home:
Fashion195.2
 201.9
 (3) (4)Fashion122.3 143.9 (15)(7)
Home149.8
 150.4
 
 (1)Home137.5 112.2 23 48 
Total Fashion & Home345.0
 352.3
 (2) (2)Total Fashion & Home259.8 256.1 17 
Net sales from reportable segments$1,378.2
 $1,366.1
 1
 
Net sales from Other operating segments and business activities
 1.4
 *
 *
Net sales$1,378.2
 $1,367.5
 1
 
Certain Brazil indirect taxesCertain Brazil indirect taxes— 67.7 (100)(100)
Product salesProduct sales$950.1 $1,117.2 (15)(4)
* Calculation not meaningful
See “Segment Review”"Segment Review" in this MD&A for additional information related to changes in revenue by segment.
Operating Margin
Operating margin anddecreased by 580 basis points, significantly impacted by certain indirect taxes recognized in Brazil in the three month period ended September 30, 2019. Excluding these items, Adjusted operating margin decreased 210by 240 basis points, and 70 basis points, respectively, compared to the same period of 2016.2019. The decreasesdeclines in operating margin and Adjusted operating margin include the benefits associated with the Transformation Plan, primarily reductions in headcount,were driven by gross margin performance as wellSG&A as other cost reductions. These savings were largely offset by the inflationary impact on costs outpacinga percentage of total revenue growth.remained relatively unchanged. The decreasesmovements in operating margin and Adjusted operating margin are discussed further below in "Gross Margin" and "Selling, General and Administrative Expenses."
Gross Margin
Gross margin anddecreased 470 basis points, significantly impacted by the effects of certain indirect taxes recognized in Brazil in the three month period ended September 30, 2019. Excluding these items, Adjusted gross margin both increased 30decreased 230 basis points, compared to the same period of 2016, in each case primarily due to the following:
an increase of 80 basis points due to the favorable net impact of mix and pricing, primarily due to inflationary pricing in South Latin America.
This item was partially offset by the following:
a decrease of 20 basis points2019, due to higher supply chain costs primarily in North Latin America due tofrom higher obsolescence and material costs partially offset by lower distribution costs; and
a decrease of approximately 20 basis points due to the net unfavorable impact of foreign currency, partially offset by the favorable net impact of price/mix.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses ("SG&A")
SG&A as a percentage of total revenue increased 110 basis points, significantly impacted by certain indirect taxes recognized in Brazil and costs related to the Natura transaction lossesin the three month period ended September 30, 2019. Excluding these items, Adjusted SG&A as a percentage of Adjusted revenue remained relatively unchanged, compared to the same period of 2019, as the impact of revenue reduction causing deleverage of our fixed expenses was offset by lower bad debt and foreign currency translation.advertising expenses, primarily in Latin America. Reduction of bad debt expense was driven by continued improvements in credit control and collections processes in Brazil, while actions were taken to reduce advertising expense following the pandemic.

Other Expenses
Interest expense increased by approximately $5 and interest income decreased by approximately $2 compared to the prior-year period.
Loss on extinguishment of debt and credit facilities of approximately $4 in the three month period ended September 30, 2020 related to the repurchase of a portion of our 6.95% Notes due March 15, 2043. The loss on extinguishment of debt and credit facilities of approximately $8 in the three month period ended September 30, 2019 was primarily comprised of the costs of termination of a portion of the 2020 bonds. Refer to Note 16, Debt, to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein for more information relating to these extinguishments of debt.
Other (expense) income, net, of approximately ($1) represents an unfavorable impact of $59 compared to the third quarter of 2019 primarily attributable to the impact of interest on certain indirect tax items recognized in Brazil of approximately $50 in the third quarter of 2019.
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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentageGain on sale of revenue and Adjusted selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentagebusiness/assets of revenue increased 250 basis points and 100 basis points, respectively, comparedapproximately $1 in the three month period ended September 30, 2020 related to the same periodsale of 2016.the China Wellness Plant in August 2020. The selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentagegain on sale of revenue comparison was impacted by approximately 190 basis points for the approximate $27 of net proceeds recognized as a result of a legal settlementbusiness/assets in the third quarter of 2016, partially offset by approximately 60 basis for lower CTI restructuring. See Note 12, Restructuring Initiatives,three month period ended September 30, 2019 related to the Consolidated Financial Statements included hereinsale of our investment in New Avon in August 2019. Refer to Note 3, Discontinued Operations, Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale and Divestitures, for more information on CTI restructuring.
The remaining increase in selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue and the increase of 100 basis points in Adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue were, in each case, primarily duerelating to the following:sale of these businesses and assets.
an increase of 110 basis points from higher bad debt expense, driven by Brazil due to the lower collection of receivables, primarily impacted by the macroeconomic environment;
an increase of 100 basis points primarily due to higher Representative, sales leader and field expense, most significantly in Brazil to support efforts to activate the field and improve Representative recruitment; and
an increase of 40 basis points from higher transportation costs, most significantly in Russia which was driven by new delivery rates.
These items were partially offset by the following:
a decrease of 80 basis points due to lower expenses associated with employee incentive compensation plans;
a decrease of 20 basis points primarily due to lower fixed expenses, including the benefits associated with the Transformation Plan, primarily reductions in headcount, as well as other cost reductions; and
various other insignificant items that partially offset the increase in selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue and Adjusted selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue.
Other Expenses
Interest expense and interest income each increased by less than $1 compared to the prior-year period.
Other expense, net, decreased by approximately $7 compared to the prior-year period, primarily due to foreign exchange net gains in the current year as compared to net losses in the prior year, resulting in a year-over-year favorable impact of approximately $4. In addition, other expense, net was favorably impacted by the amounts recorded for our proportionate share of New Avon's loss, which decreased approximately $3 as compared to the prior-year period. See Note 4, Investment in New Avon, to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein for more information on New Avon.
Effective Tax Rate
The effective tax rates in 20172020 and 20162019 continue to be impacted by our inability to recognize additional deferred tax assets in various jurisdictions related to our current-year operating results. In addition, the effective tax rates in 20172020 and 20162019 continue to be impacted by withholding taxes associated with certain intercompany payments, including royalties, service charges, interest and dividends, which in the aggregate are relatively consistent each year due to the need to repatriate funds to cover U.S.-basedU.S. and U.K.-based costs, such as interest on debt and corporate overhead. These factors resulted in unusual

Our effective tax rates in 2017for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2016.
2019 were (68.6)% and 21.8%, respectively. The effective tax rates in 2017for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 20162019 were impacted by CTI restructuring.restructuring charges which could not all be benefited, country mix of earnings and withholding taxes. The effective tax rate in 2016the third quarter of 2020 was alsofavorably impacted by the benefit fromaccrual of net income tax benefits of approximately $5.7 associated with the release of income tax reserves of approximately $10.8 associated with our uncertain tax positions, net proceeds recognized asof recording a resultvaluation allowance of a legal settlement.$4.3 and other miscellaneous income tax expense of approximately $0.8. The effective tax rate for in the third quarter of 2019 was also favorably impacted by the accrual of miscellaneous income tax benefits of approximately $2.3.
In addition, the
Our Adjusted effective tax rates for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and the2019 were (580.9)% and 14.2%, respectively. The Adjusted effective tax rates in 20172020 and 20162019 were negativelyimpacted by country mix of earnings and withholding taxes. The Adjusted effective tax rate for the third quarter of 2020 was favorably impacted by the country mixaccrual of earnings.net income tax benefits of approximately $5.7 associated with the release of income tax reserves of approximately $10.8 associated with our uncertain tax positions, net of recording a valuation allowance of $4.3 and other miscellaneous income tax expense of approximately $0.8. The Adjusted effective tax rate in the third quarter of 2019 was also favorably impacted by the accrual of miscellaneous income tax benefits of approximately $2.3.
To
Further, the extent thatCompany continuously assesses available positive and negative evidence to estimate whether sufficient future taxable income will be generated to utilize our existing deferred tax assets that are not subject to a valuation allowance. As of September 30, 2020, the global COVID-19 pandemic is negative evidence the Company must consider. As of September 30, 2020, the increase in our subsidiaries is less favorable than currently projected, we may be requirednegative evidence due to recognize additionalCOVID-19 resulted in approximately $4.3 of valuation allowances on our subsidiaries’being recorded against deferred tax assets. The Company will continue to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and other effects that could impact the conclusions regarding the realizability of its remaining deferred tax assets. Potential negative evidence, including such things as the worsening of the economies in the markets we operate in and reduced profitability of our markets could give rise to a need for a valuation allowance to reduce our deferred tax assets in upcoming quarters.
See Note 12,17, Income Taxes, to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein for more information on the effective tax rate, and Note 11, Restructuring Initiatives, to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein for more information on CTI restructuring.

Impact of Foreign Currency
As compared to the prior-year period, foreign currency has impacted our consolidated financial results in the form of:
foreign currency transaction losses (classified within cost of sales and SG&A in our Consolidated Statements of Operations), which had an unfavorable impact to operating profit and Adjusted operating profit of approximately $25, or approximately 190 basis points and 200 basis points to operating margin and Adjusted operating margin, respectively;
foreign currency translation, which had an unfavorable impact of approximately $15 to operating profit and Adjusted operating profit, or an unfavorable impact of approximately 150 basis points and 140 basis points to operating margin and Adjusted operating margin, respectively; and
foreign exchange net gains, on our working capital (classified within other income (expense), net in our Consolidated Statements of Operations) as compared to gains in the prior year, resulting in a negligible impact before tax on both a reported and Adjusted basis.
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Impact of Foreign Currency
As compared to the prior-year period, foreign currency has impacted our consolidated financial results in the form of:
foreign currency transaction losses (classified within cost of sales, and selling, general and administrative expenses), which had an unfavorable impact to operating profit and Adjusted operating profit of an estimated $10, or approximately 30 basis points to operating margin and Adjusted operating margin;
foreign currency translation, which had a favorable impact to operating profit and Adjusted operating profit of approximately $5, or approximately 10 basis points to operating margin and Adjusted operating margin; and
foreign exchange net gains on our working capital (classified within other expense, net) as compared to net losses in the prior year, resulting in a year-over-year favorable impact of approximately $4 before tax on both a reported and Adjusted basis.
Discontinued Operations
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax was approximately $1 for 2016. See Note 3, Discontinued Operations, to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein for more information.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 20172020
Revenue
During the nine months ended September 30, 2017,2020, revenue decreased 28% compared to the prior-year period, impacted by certain indirect taxes recognized in Brazil in the nine month period ended September 30, 2019. Excluding these items, Adjusted revenue decreased 26%, unfavorably impacted by foreign exchange, which was driven by the strengthening of the U.S. dollar relative to multiple currencies, primarily the Brazilian real, the Argentinian peso and the Mexican peso. Constant $ Adjusted revenue decreased 17%.
Revenue and Constant $ Adjusted revenue were impacted by a decrease in Active Representatives of 16%, across all markets. Average Representative Sales decreased 12% on a reported basis, unfavorably impacted by foreign exchange and Constant $ Adjusted Average Representative Sales decreased 1%. Revenue and Constant $ Adjusted revenue were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, which negatively impacted the initial signs of recovery coming from a lower Representative base in 2019, with the third quarter showing revenue growth in Brazil and signs of recovery from the pandemic in most markets.
Units sold decreased 15%, across all markets, with Brazil relatively unchanged compared to the prior-year period, partially benefiting from foreign exchange, while Constant $ revenue decreased 2%. Our Constant $ revenue decline was primarily driven by declines in Russia, Brazil, and the United Kingdom, partially offset by growth in Argentina and South Africa. The decline in Constant $ revenue was primarily due to a 3% decrease in Active Representatives, which was partially offset by higher average order. The decrease in Active Representatives was primarily due to South Latin America (driven by Brazil) and Europe, Middle East & Africa. The net impact of price and mix increased 4%, primarily due to the inflationary impact on pricing in Argentina and Brazil. Units sold decreased 6%, primarily due to declines in Russia and Brazil. The revenue performance was negatively impacted most significantly by a decline in Color sales, as we experienced issues in some markets as we have begun the segmentation of our Color category into three distinct brands. The timing of innovation also impacted the decline in Color sales; however, we expect to strengthen our Color category in the last quarter of 2017 through innovation.prior year period.
On a category basis, our netproduct sales from reportable segments and associated growth rates were as follows:
Nine Months Ended September 30, %/Point Change Nine Months Ended September 30,% Change
2017 2016 US$ Constant $ 20202019US$Constant $
Beauty:       Beauty:
Skincare$1,182.0
 $1,175.9
 1 % (2)%Skincare$827.9 $1,021.4 (19)%(10)%
Fragrance1,101.3
 1,065.2
 3
 2
Fragrance647.6 896.7 (28)(19)
Color724.3
 743.7
 (3) (5)Color349.4 541.6 (35)(28)
Total Beauty3,007.6
 2,984.8
 1
 (2)Total Beauty1,824.9 2,459.7 (26)(17)
Fashion & Home:       Fashion & Home:
Fashion591.8
 615.0
 (4) (5)Fashion303.7 464.4 (35)(29)
Home430.3
 428.6
 
 (1)Home294.4 350.4 (16)— 
Total Fashion & Home1,022.1
 1,043.6
 (2) (3)Total Fashion & Home598.1 814.8 (27)(17)
Net sales from reportable segments$4,029.7
 $4,028.4
 
 (2)
Net sales from Other operating segments and business activities.1
 18.6
 *
 *
Net sales$4,029.8
 $4,047.0
 
 (2)
Certain Brazil indirect taxesCertain Brazil indirect taxes$— 67.7 
Product salesProduct sales$2,423.0 $3,342.2 (28)(19)
* Calculation not meaningful
See “Segment Review”"Segment Review" in this MD&A for additional information related to changes in revenue by segment.
Operating Margin
Operating margin anddecreased by 850 basis points, impacted by certain indirect taxes recognized in Brazil in the nine month period ended September 30, 2019. Excluding the impact of these items, Adjusted operating margin decreased 170by 740 basis points, and 140 basis points, respectively, compared to the same period of 2016.2019. The decreasesdeclines in operating margin and Adjusted operating margin includewere mostly due to the benefits associated with the Transformation Plan, primarily reductions in headcount, as well as other cost reductions. These savings were largely offset by

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the inflationary impact of lower revenue on costs outpacing revenue growth.SG&A expenses. The decreasesmovements in operating margin and Adjusted operating margin are discussed further below in "Gross Margin" and "Selling, General and Administrative Expenses."
Gross Margin
Gross margin anddecreased by 160 basis points, impacted by certain indirect tax items recognized in Brazil in the nine month period ended September 30, 2019. Excluding these items, Adjusted gross margin both increased 100decreased 120 basis points, compared to the same period of 2016, in each case primarily due to the following:
an increase of 110 basis points due to2019, as the favorable net impact of price/mix and pricing, primarily due to inflationary pricing in South Latin America and Europe, Middle East & Africa.
This item was partiallymore than offset by the following:
a decrease of 20 basis points due to higher supply chain costs primarily in South Latin America and North Latin America due to higher material anddriven by lower volume on fixed overhead costs which was partially offset by lower distribution and increased material costs in Europe, Middle East & Africa.costs.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses ("SG&A")
Selling, general and administrative expensesSG&A as a percentage of total revenue increased 690 basis points, impacted by costs related to the Natura transaction in the nine month period ended September 30, 2020 and by higher CTI restructuring charges in the nine month period ended September 30, 2019. Adjusted selling, general, and administrative expensesSG&A as a percentage of Adjusted revenue increased 280620 basis points, and 240 basis points, respectively, compared to the same period of 2016. The selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue comparison was impacted by approximately 70 basis points for the approximate $27 of net proceeds recognized as a result of a legal settlement in the third quarter of 2016 and approximately 40 basis points for a loss contingency related to a non-U.S. pension plan as discussed above, partially offset by approximately 80 basis for lower CTI restructuring. See Note 7, Employee Benefit Plans, to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein for more information on the loss contingency related to a non-U.S. pension plan and Note 12, Restructuring Initiatives, to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein for more information on CTI restructuring.
The remaining increase in selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue and the increase of 240 basis points in Adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue were, in each case, primarily due to the following:
an increase of 120 basis points from higher bad debt expense, driven by Brazil due to the lower than anticipated collection of receivables, primarily impacted by the macroeconomic environment, as well as resulting from an adjustment to credit terms available to new Representatives during 2016;
an increase of 60 basis points primarily due to the impact of the Constant $ revenue decline causing deleverage of our fixed expenses, partially offset by lower fixed expenses, including the benefits associated with the Transformation Plan, primarily reductions in headcount, as well as other cost reductions;
an increase of 50 basis points from higher transportation costs, primarily in Russia which was driven by new delivery rates;
an increase of 50 basis points primarily due to higher Representative, sales leader and field expense, most significantly in Brazil to support efforts to activate the field and improve Representative recruitment; and
an increase of 30 basis points from higher advertising expense, primarily in Brazil.
These items were partially offset by the following:
a decrease of approximately 50 basis points due to the favorable impact of foreign currency translation and foreign currency transaction gains; and
a decrease of 50 basis points due to lower expenses associated with employee incentive compensation plans.
Other Expenses
Interest expense increased by approximately $6 compared to the prior-year period, primarily due to the interest associated with $500 of 7.875% Senior Secured Notes issued in August 2016 and lower amortization of gains associated with the termination of interest rate swaps. These items were partially offset by the interest savings associated with prepayment of the remaining principal amount of our 4.20% Notes and 5.75% Notes in November 2016, the August 2016 cash tender offers and the October 2016 and December 2016 repurchases of certain of our outstanding public notes. Refer to Note 16, Debt, and Note 15, Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein for additional information.

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The increase in SG&A as a percentage of total revenue and Adjusted SG&A as a percentage of Adjusted revenue was largely due to revenue reduction causing deleverage of our fixed expenses and higher sales leader and field investments in Avon International in response to COVID-19 to support our representatives, maintain engagement and accelerate revenue recovery.
Gain on extinguishment of debt in the first nine months of 2016 of approximately $4 was associated with the cash tender offers in August 2016. Refer to Note 16, Debt, to the consolidated financial statements included herein for additional information.
Other Expenses
Interest expense increased by approximately $5 and interest income decreased by approximately $2$3 compared to the prior-year period.
Other expense, net, decreased byLoss on extinguishment of debt and credit facilities of approximately $123 compared to$12 consists primarily of the prior-year period, primarily due to the deconsolidationcosts of termination of our Venezuelan operations, as we recorded2019 revolving credit facility and the repurchase of a portion of our 6.95% Notes due March 15, 2043. The loss on extinguishment of debt and credit facilities of approximately $120$10 in the firstnine month period ended September 30, 2019 was primarily comprised of the costs of termination of a portion of the 2020 bonds repaid in the third quarter of 2016. In addition, other expense, net was positively impacted by foreign exchange net gains in the current year as compared2019. Refer to net losses in the prior year, resulting in a year-over-year benefit of approximately $9. These items were partially offset by the unfavorable impact of the amounts recorded for our proportionate share of New Avon's loss, which increased approximately $3 as compared to the prior-year period. See "Venezuela Discussion" in this MD&A and Note 1, Accounting Policies, to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein for further discussion of our Venezuela operations, and see Note 4, Investment in New Avon,16, Debt, to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein for more information relating to these extinguishments of debt.
Other expense, net, of $20 decreased by approximately $107 compared to other income, net of $87 in the prior-year period. The prior period income was primarily attributable to the impact of interest on certain indirect tax items recognized in Brazil of approximately $55 and the favorable impact of foreign exchange net gains in the nine month period ended September 30, 2019 compared to losses in the nine month period ended September 30, 2020.
Gain on sale of business/assets of approximately $2 in the nine month period ended September 30, 2020 related primarily to the sale of the China Wellness Plant in August 2020. The gain on sale of business/assets of approximately $50 in the nine months ended September 30, 2019 related to the sale of Avon Manufacturing (Guangzhou), Ltd Maximin Corporation Sdn Bhd and the Rye Office in February, May and June 2019 respectively and the sale of our investment in New Avon.Avon in August 2019. Refer to Note 3, Discontinued Operations, Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale and Divestitures, to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein, for more information relating to the sale of these businesses and assets.
Effective Tax Rate
The effective tax rates in 20172020 and 20162019 continue to be impacted by our inability to recognize additional deferred tax assets in various jurisdictions related to our current-year operating results. In addition, the effective tax rates in 20172020 and 20162019 continue to be impacted by withholding taxes associated with certain intercompany payments, including royalties, service charges, interest and dividends, which in the aggregate are relatively consistent each year due to the need to repatriate funds to cover U.S.-basedU.S. and U.K.-based costs, such as interest on debt and corporate overhead. These factors resulted in unusual
Our effective tax rates in 2017for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2016.
2019 were (10.4)% and 48.5%, respectively. The effective tax rates for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 were impacted by CTI restructuring charges which could not all be benefited, country mix of earnings and withholding taxes. The effective tax rate in 2017the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was favorably impacted by the accrual of net income tax benefits of approximately $1.8 associated with the release of income tax reserves of approximately $11.2 associated with our uncertain tax positions, net of recording a loss contingency related to a non-U.S. pension planvaluation allowance of $4.3 and CTI restructuring.other miscellaneous income tax expense of approximately $5.1. The effective tax rate in 2016for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 was also favorably impacted by the deconsolidationaccrual of our Venezuelan operations and CTI restructuring, partially offset by a benefitnet income tax benefits of approximately $29 as a result of the implementation of foreign tax planning strategies, a net benefit of approximately $7 primarily due to$5.2 associated with the release of a valuation allowanceincome tax reserves of approximately $3.0 associated with Russia and a benefit from theour uncertain tax positions net proceeds recognized as a result of a legal settlement.other miscellaneous income tax expenses of approximately $2.2.
In addition, theOur Adjusted effective tax rates for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and the2019 were (15.3)% and 37.2%, respectively. The Adjusted effective tax rates in 20172020 and 20162019 were negativelyimpacted by country mix of earnings and withholding taxes. The Adjusted effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was favorably impacted by the country mixaccrual of earnings.
See Note 7, Employee Benefit Plans, to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein for more information on the loss contingency related to a non-U.S. pension plan, Note 12, Restructuring Initiatives, to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein for more information on CTI restructuring and "Venezuela Discussion" in this MD&A and Note 1, Accounting Policies, to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein for further discussion of our Venezuela operations.
Impact of Foreign Currency
As compared to the prior-year period, foreign currency has impacted our consolidated financial results in the form of:
foreign currency transaction gains (classified within cost of sales, and selling, general and administrative expenses), which had a favorable impact to operating profit and Adjusted operating profit of an estimated $10, or approximately 30 basis points to operating margin and Adjusted operating margin;
foreign currency translation, which had a favorable impact to operating profit and Adjusted operating profitnet income tax benefits of approximately $15, or approximately 30 basis points to operating margin and approximately 20 basis points to Adjusted operating margin; and
foreign exchange net gains on our working capital (classified within other expense, net) as compared to net losses in the prior year, resulting in a year-over-year benefit of approximately $9 before tax on both a reported and Adjusted basis.
Discontinued Operations
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax was approximately $13 for 2016. During the first nine months of 2016, we recorded charges of approximately $16 before tax ($6 after tax) in the aggregate$1.8 associated with the salerelease of income tax reserves of approximately $11.2 associated with our uncertain tax positions, net of recording a valuation allowance of $4.3 and other miscellaneous income tax expense of approximately $5.1. The Adjusted effective tax rate in the nine months ended September 30, 2019 was also favorably impacted by the accrual of net income tax benefits of approximately $5.2 associated with the release of income tax reserves of approximately $3.0 associated with our uncertain tax positions net of other miscellaneous income tax expenses of approximately $2.2.
Further, the Company continuously assesses available positive and negative evidence to estimate whether sufficient future taxable income will be generated to utilize our existing deferred tax assets that are not subject to a valuation allowance. As of September 30, 2020, the global COVID-19 pandemic is a new piece of negative evidence the Company must consider. As of September 30, 2020, the increase in negative evidence due to COVID-19 has not resulted in any changes to the Company’s conclusions regarding the realizability of existing deferred tax assets that are not subject to a valuation allowance. The Company will continue to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and other effects that could impact the conclusions regarding the realizability of its deferred tax assets. Potential negative evidence, including worsening of the North America business which closed on March 1, 2016. See Note 3, Discontinued Operations, toeconomies in the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein for more information.
Venezuela Discussion
As of March 31, 2016,markets we deconsolidated our Venezuelan operations, and since then, we account for this business using the cost method of accounting. The decision to deconsolidate our Venezuelan operations was due to the lack of exchangeability between the Venezuelan bolivar and the U.S. dollar. This was caused by Venezuela's restrictive foreign exchange control

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operate in and reduced profitability of our markets could give rise to a need for a valuation allowance to reduce our deferred tax assets in upcoming quarters.
regulationsSee Note 18, Income Taxes, to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein for more information on the effective tax rate, and our Venezuelan operations' increasingly limited accessNote 12, Restructuring Initiatives, to U.S. dollars, which restricted our Venezuelan operations' ability to pay dividends and settle intercompany obligations.the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein for more information on CTI restructuring.
Impact of Foreign Currency
As a result of the changecompared to the cost method of accounting,prior-year period, foreign currency has impacted our consolidated financial results in the first quarterform of:
foreign currency transaction losses (classified within cost of 2016 we recorded a losssales and SG&A in our Consolidated Statements of Operations), which had an unfavorable impact to operating profit and Adjusted operating profit of approximately $120 in other expense, net. The loss was comprised of$35, or approximately $39 in net assets of the Venezuelan business90 basis points to operating margin and approximately $81 in accumulated Adjusted operating margin;
foreign currency translation, adjustments within AOCI associated with foreign currency movements before Venezuela was accounted for as a highly inflationary economy. The net assets of the Venezuelan business were comprised of inventorieswhich had an unfavorable impact of approximately $24, property, plant$25 to operating profit and equipment, netAdjusted operating profit, or an unfavorable impact of approximately $15,140 basis points and 100 basis points to operating margin and Adjusted operating margin, respectively; and
foreign exchange net losses, on our working capital (classified within other assets of approximately $11, accounts receivable of approximately $5, cash of approximately $4, and accounts payable and accrued liabilities of approximately $20. Our Consolidated Balance Sheets no longer include the assets and liabilities of our Venezuelan operations. We no longer include the results of our Venezuelan operationsincome (expense), net in our Consolidated Financial Statements of Operations) as compared to gains in the prior year, resulting in an unfavorable impact of approximately $40 before tax on both a reported and will include income relating to our Venezuelan operations only to the extent that we receive cash for dividends or royalties remitted by Avon Venezuela.Adjusted basis.
Segment Review
The Company has updated its reportable segments to align with how the business is operated and managed since the merger with Natura &Co Holding, we have identified two reportable segments based on geographic operations: Avon International and Avon Latin America. In prior periods, the Company reported four segments: Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific, South Latin America and North Latin America. Previously reported segment information has been recast throughout the consolidated financial statements, as applicable, for all periods presented to reflect the changes in the Company’s reportable segments.
We determine segment profit by deducting the related costs and expenses from segment revenue. In order to ensure comparability between periods, segmentSegment profit includes an allocation of global marketingcentral expenses based on actual revenues.to the extent they support the operating activity of the segment. Segment profit excludes global expenses other than the allocation of marketing,certain CTI restructuring initiatives, certain significant asset impairment charges, and other items,expenses, which are not allocated to a particular segment, if applicable. This is consistent with the manner in which we assess our performance and allocate resources. See Note 10,9, Segment Information, to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein for a reconciliation of segment profit to operating profit.
Europe, Middle East & AfricaAvon International
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
    %/Point Change     %/Point Change   %/Basis Point Change  %/Basis Point Change
2017 2016 US$ Constant $ 2017 2016 US$ Constant $ 20202019US$Constant $20202019US$Constant $
Total revenue$482.8
 $476.4
 1 % (2)% $1,484.9
 $1,517.7
 (2)% (4)%Total revenue$457.1$505.6(10)%(7)%$1,239.2$1,614.4(23)%(21)%
Segment profit65.9
 66.2
  % (9)% 222.5
 218.3
 2 % (3)%Segment profit17.435.4(51)%(41)%$15.7129.9(88)%(84)%
               
Segment margin13.6% 13.9% (.3) (.9) 15.0% 14.4% .6
 .2
Segment margin3.8 %7.0 %(320)(260)1.3 %8.0 %(670)(640)
               
Change in Active Representatives      (2)%       (3)%Change in Active Representatives(14)%(20)%
Change in units sold      (5)%       (9)%Change in units sold(8)%(20)%
Change in Ending Representatives      1 %       1 %
Amounts in the table above may not necessarily sum due to rounding.
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Total revenue increased 1%decreased 10% compared to the prior-year period, primarily due to the favorable impact ofunfavorably impacted by foreign exchange, which was primarily driven by the weakening of the U.S. dollar relative to the Russian ruble and the South African rand, partially offset by the strengthening of the U.S. dollar relative to multiple currencies, primarily the Russian Ruble, the South African Rand and the Turkish lira.Lira. On a Constant $ basis, revenue decreased 2%,7% primarily driven by a decrease in Active Representatives. The increase in Ending Representatives was primarily driven by increases in Turkey and South Africa,of 14% across most markets, partially offset by declines in Russia and the United Kingdom.
In Russia, revenue increased 3%, benefiting significantly from the favorable impact of foreign exchange. On a Constant $ basis, Russia's revenue declined 6%, primarily due to a decrease in Active Representatives, as well as lower average order. The Constant $ revenue decline in Russia was impacted by competitive pressures which negatively impacted Active Representatives. In the United Kingdom, revenue declined 13%, or 12% on a Constant $ basis, primarily due to a decrease in Active Representatives. In South Africa, revenue grew 17%, which was favorably impacted by foreign exchange. On a Constant $ basis, South Africa’s revenue grew 8%, driven by an increase in Active Representatives, partially offsetAverage Representative Sales. Revenue and Constant $ revenue in the third quarter showed signs of recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic impact in prior quarters in most markets. Revenue and Constant $ revenue also benefited from the shift of approximately $12 in revenue from the prior quarter as the company fulfilled the order backlog caused by lower average order.

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Segment margin decreased .3320 basis points, or .9 points260 on a Constant $ basis, in each case primarilymostly driven by higher SG&A as a result of:percentage of total revenue.
a declineConstant $ Adjusted gross margin was relatively unchanged as the positive impact of 1.0 point from higher bad debt expense, primarilyprice/mix fully offset the unfavorable impact of foreign currency transaction losses.
The increase in Russia, and to a lesser extent in South Africa. Higher bad debt expense in Russia was driven primarily by a payment facilitation agency that has not remitted to us the funds it received from certain Representatives, and in South Africa was driven primarily by lower collection of receivablesConstant $ Adjusted SG&A as a resultpercentage of deteriorating economic conditions;
a decline of 1.0 point from higher transportation costs, driven primarily by new delivery rates in Russia;
a decline of .7 pointsAdjusted revenue was largely due to higher Representative, sales leader and field expense, most significantly in Turkey;
a benefitinvestments to accelerate revenue recovery and the impact of 1.0 point primarily due to lowerrevenue reduction causing deleverage of our fixed expenses, benefiting from lower expenses associated with employee incentive compensation plans. In addition, fixed expenses included the benefits associated with the Transformation Plan, primarily reductions in headcount, as well as other cost reductions. These items were partially offset by a settlement charge in the third quarter of 2017 associated with the United Kingdom pension plan which negatively impacted segment margin by .7 points; and
a benefit of .6 points due to lower advertising expense, primarily in Russia and South Africa.expenses.
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Total revenue decreased 2%23% compared to the prior-year period, despite the favorable impact ofunfavorably impacted by foreign exchange, which was primarily driven by the weakening of the U.S. dollar relative to the Russian ruble and the South African rand, partially offset by the strengthening of the U.S. dollar relative to multiple currencies, primarily the British poundRussian Ruble, the South African Rand and the Turkish lira.Lira. On a Constant $ basis, revenue decreased 4%, most significantly impacted by declines in Russia and the United Kingdom, partially offset by growth in South Africa. The segment's Constant $ revenue decline was21% primarily driven by a decrease in Active Representatives.
In Russia, revenue increased 8%, benefiting significantly from the favorable impactRepresentatives of foreign exchange. On a Constant $ basis, Russia's revenue declined 8%, primarily due to a decrease in Active Representatives along with lower average order. The20% across most markets. Revenue and Constant $ revenue decline in Russia was impactedwere affected by competitive pressuresthe COVID-19 pandemic, which negatively impacted Active Representatives, as well as a comparison to strong volume growth in the prior-year period, which benefited primarilyinitial signs of recovery coming from a pricing lag during an inflationary period. In addition, Constant $ revenuelower Representative base in Russia was impacted by service issues related to our delivery provider, particularly2019, with the third quarter showing signs of recovery in the first quarter of 2017 and the early part of the second quarter of 2017. In the United Kingdom, revenue declined 17%, which was unfavorably impacted by foreign exchange. On a Constant $ basis, the United Kingdom's revenue declined 10%, primarily due to a decrease in Active Representatives, as well as lower average order. The Constant $ revenue decline in the United Kingdom was partially due to the anniversary of the launch of Matte lipstick in the first quarter of 2016 as well as the strong product launches in the second quarter of 2016. In South Africa, revenue grew 27%, which was favorably impacted by foreign exchange. On a Constant $ basis, South Africa’s revenue grew 12%, primarily due to an increase in Active Representatives, partially offset by lower average order.most markets.
Segment margin increased .6decreased 670 basis points, or .2 points640 on a Constant $ basis, in each case primarily as a result of:
a benefit of 2.5 points due to higher gross margin caused primarily by 1.2 points from the favorable net impact of mix and pricing, an estimated 1 point from the favorable impact of foreign currency transaction net gains and .6 points due to lower supply chain costs. Supply chain costs benefited primarily from lower distribution and material costs, partially due to productivity initiatives;
a decline of 1.1 points from higher transportation costs, driven primarily by new delivery rates in Russia;
a decline of .6 points from higher bad debt expense, primarily in Russia, South Africa and the United Kingdom. Higher bad debt expense in Russia was driven primarily by a payment facilitation agency that has not remitted to us the funds it received from certain Representatives, and in South Africa was driven primarily by lower collection of receivables as a result of deteriorating economic conditions. In addition, higher bad debt expense in the United Kingdom, primarily in the second quarter of 2017, was due to a declining Representative count which has impacted collections;
a decline of .4 points primarilymostly due to the impact of the lower revenue on SG&A expenses.
Constant $ Adjusted gross margin was relatively unchanged as the positive impact of price/mix offset higher supply chain costs primarily due to lower volume on fixed overhead costs.
The increase in Constant $ Adjusted SG&A as a percentage of Adjusted revenue declinewas largely due to the impact of revenue reduction causing deleverage of our fixed expenses partially offset by lower fixed expenses, including the benefits associated with the Transformation Plan, primarily reductions in headcount, as well as other cost reductions. In addition, fixed expenses benefited from lower expenses associated with employee incentive compensation plans; and
a decline of .3 points related to the net impact of declining revenue with respect to Representative, higher sales leader and field expense.investments in response to COVID-19 to support our representatives, maintain engagement and accelerate revenue recovery.


Avon Latin America
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
   %/Basis Point Change%/Basis Point Change
 20202019US$Constant $20202019US$Constant $
Total revenue$540.0$682.4(21)%(3)%$1,319.9$1,935.3(32)%(18)%
Certain Brazil indirect tax benefit(67.7)**(67.7)**
Adjusted revenue540.0614.7(12)%%1,319.91,867.6(29)%(15)%
Segment profit22.0108.0(80)%(65)%(46.0)174.4(126)%(111)%
Certain Brazil indirect tax benefit(67.7)**(67.7)**
Adjusted segment profit22.040.3(45)%(8)%(46.0)106.7(143)%(117)%
Segment margin4.1 %15.8 %(1,170)(1,080)(3.5)%9.0 %(1,250)(1,100)
Certain Brazil indirect tax benefit— %9.2 %**— %3.3 %**
Adjusted segment margin4.1 %6.6 %(250)(110)(3.5)%5.7 %(920)(740)
Change in Active Representatives%(14)%
Change in units sold14 %(12)%
Amounts in the table above may not necessarily sum due to rounding.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
Total revenue decreased 21% compared to the prior-year period, impacted by certain indirect taxes recognized in Brazil in the
three month period ended September 30, 2019. Excluding these items, Adjusted revenue for the region was down 12%, unfavorably impacted by foreign exchange, which was driven by the strengthening of the U.S. dollar relative to multiple currencies, primarily the Brazilian real, the Argentinian Peso and the Mexican peso. On a Constant $ basis, Adjusted revenue increased 8% primarily driven by an increase in both Average Representative Sales and Active Representatives, which benefited from the shift of approximately $75 in revenue from the prior quarter as the company fulfilled the order backlog caused by the cyber incident in June 2020. Excluding the benefit of this shift, Constant $ Adjusted revenue growth in Brazil
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South Latin America
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
     %/Point Change     %/Point Change
 2017 2016 US$ Constant $ 2017 2016 US$ Constant $
Total revenue$589.7
 $594.8
 (1)%  % $1,647.0
 $1,556.9
 6 % 1 %
Segment profit66.3
 73.8
 (10)% (9)% 124.8
 157.9
 (21)% (22)%
                
Segment margin11.2% 12.4% (1.2) (1.1) 7.6% 10.1% (2.5) (2.2)
                
Change in Active Representatives      (6)%       (4)%
Change in units sold      (7)%       (5)%
Change in Ending Representatives      (6)%       (6)%
Amountswas more than offset by declines elsewhere in the table above may not necessarily sumregion, with signs of recovery from the pandemic in the second half of the quarter.
Revenue in Brazil decreased 28%, significantly impacted by certain indirect tax items recognized in the three month period ended September 30, 2019. Excluding these items, Adjusted revenue in Brazil decreased 8%, unfavorably impacted by foreign exchange, while Brazil's Constant $ Adjusted revenue increased 24%. Constant $ Adjusted revenue growth in Brazil were primarily driven by an increase in Active Representatives as well as higher Average Representative Sales, which were largely attributable to a shift in revenue from the prior quarter as the company fulfilled the order backlog caused by the cyber incident in June 2020. Excluding the benefit of this shift, Constant $ Adjusted revenue growth in Brazil was driven by pricing strategies and a significant increase in the Fashion & Home category.
Segment margin decreased, significantly impacted by the effects of indirect tax items recognized in Brazil in the prior year. Excluding these items, Adjusted Segment margin decreased 250 basis points, or 110 basis points on a Constant $ basis, due to rounding.gross margin decline, largely offset by improvements in SG&A.
ThreeAdjusted gross margin declined primarily due to increased supply chain costs from higher material costs and the unfavorable impact of foreign currency, partially offset by the positive impact of price/mix. The year-on-year comparison of Adjusted gross margin included other certain indirect tax benefits in revenue in the prior year.
The decrease in Adjusted SG&A as a percentage of Adjusted revenue was driven by lower bad debt and advertising expenses, primarily in Brazil. Reduction of bad debt expense was driven by continued improvements in credit control and collections processes in Brazil, while actions were taken to reduce advertising expense following the pandemic.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 20172020
Total revenue decreased 1%32% compared to the prior-year period, impacted by certain indirect taxes recognized in Brazil in the
nine month period ended September 30, 2019. Excluding these items, Adjusted revenue for the region was down 29%, unfavorably impacted by foreign exchange, which was driven by the strengthening of the U.S. dollar relative to multiple currencies, primarily due to the unfavorable impact of foreign exchange.Brazilian real, the Argentinian peso and the Mexican peso. On a Constant $ basis, Adjusted revenue was relatively unchanged compared to the prior year,declined 18% primarily driven by a decrease in Active Representatives offset by higher average order which was driven by inflationary pricingof 14% across all markets in Argentina.Latin America. The decline in Ending RepresentativesRevenue and Constant $ revenue was primarily drivenaffected by declinesthe COVID-19 pandemic, which negatively impacted the initial signs of recovery coming from a lower Representative base in Brazil,2019, with the third quarter showing improving trends across Latin America markets and to a lesser extent, Colombia.revenue growth in Brazil.
Revenue in Brazil decreased 3%32%, favorablysignificantly impacted by certain indirect tax items recognized in Brazil in the nine month period ended September 30, 2019. Excluding these items, Adjusted revenue in Brazil decreased 26%, unfavorably impacted by foreign exchange. Brazil’sexchange, while Brazil's Constant $ Adjusted revenue declined 5%, primarily due todecreased 4%. Revenue and Constant $ Adjusted revenue in Brazil were driven by a decrease in Active Representatives partially offsetand lower Average Representative Sales, impacted by higher average order. Onthe COVID-19 pandemic, which negatively affected the initial signs of recovery coming from a Constant $ basis, Brazil’s sales from Beauty productslower Representative base in 2019. Brazil returned to growth in the third quarter driven by pricing strategies and a significant increase in the Fashion & Home products declined 2% and 9%, respectively. The decline in Constant $ Beauty sales in Brazil was driven by weaker performance in Color. Revenue in Brazil, as well as Active Representatives and Ending Representatives, continued to be impacted by a difficult macroeconomic environment combined with the application of stricter credit requirements for the acceptance of new Representatives as compared to the requirements in the prior year. Revenue in Argentina grew 4%, or 19% on a Constant $ basis, which was primarily due to higher average order which wascategory.
Segment margin decreased, significantly impacted by the inflationary impact on pricing, and to a lesser extent, an increaseeffects of certain indirect tax items recognized in Active Representatives.
SegmentBrazil in the nine month period ended September 30, 2019. Excluding these items, Adjusted segment margin decreased 1.2920 basis points, or 1.1740 basis points on a Constant $ basis, in each case primarily as a result of:
a decline of 1.6 points from higher bad debt expense, driven by Brazilmostly due to the impact of lower collection of receivables, primarily impacted by the macroeconomic environment;
revenue on SG&A expenses as well as a decline of 1.2 points due to higher Representative, sales leader and field expense, most significantly in Brazil to support efforts to activate the field and improve Representative recruitment;gross margin.
a benefit of 1.3 points due to higherAdjusted gross margin caused primarily by 1.4 points from the favorable net impact of mix and pricing,declined primarily due to inflationary pricing;increased supply chain costs driven by lower volume on fixed overhead costs and
a benefit increased material costs as well as the unfavorable impact of .3 points primarily due to lower fixed expenses, benefiting from lower expenses associated with employee incentive compensation plans,foreign currency losses. This was partially offset by the inflationarypositive impact on costs outpacingof price/mix. The year-on-year comparison of Adjusted gross margin included other certain indirect tax benefits in revenue growth.in the prior year.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
TotalThe increase in SG&A as a percentage of Adjusted revenue increased 6% compared to the prior-year period,was primarily due to the favorable impact of foreign exchange which was primarily driven by the weakeningrevenue reduction causing deleverage of the U.S. dollar relative to the Brazilian real. On a Constant $ basis, revenue increased 1%. The segment's Constant $ revenue benefited from higher average order, which was driven by inflationary pricing in Argentina, partially offset by a decrease in Active Representatives.
Revenue in Brazil increased 8%, favorably impacted by foreign exchange. Brazil’s Constant $ revenue declined 2%, primarily due to a decrease in Active Representatives, partially offset by higher average order. On a Constant $ basis, Brazil’s sales from Beauty products and Fashion & Home products decreased 2% and 4%, respectively. The decline in Constant $ Beauty sales in Brazil was driven by weaker performance in Color. Revenue in Brazil, as well as Active Representatives and Ending Representatives, continued to be impacted by a difficult macroeconomic environment combined with the application of stricter credit requirements for the acceptance of new Representatives as compared to the requirements in the prior year. Revenue in Argentina grew 9%, or 22% on a Constant $ basis, which was primarily due to higher average order which was impacted by the inflationary impact on pricing.

our fixed expenses.
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Segment margin decreased 2.5 points, or 2.2 points on a Constant $ basis, in each case primarily as a result of:
a decline of 2.3 points from higher bad debt expense, driven by Brazil due to the lower than anticipated collection of receivables, primarily impacted by the macroeconomic environment, as well as resulting from an adjustment to credit terms available to new Representatives during 2016;
a decline of .7 points primarily due to higher fixed expenses, driven by the inflationary impact on costs outpacing revenue growth, partially offset by lower expenses associated with employee incentive compensation plans;
a decline of .6 points from higher advertising expense, primarily in Brazil which was driven by product launches;
a decline of .5 points due to higher Representative, sales leader and field expense, most significantly in Brazil to support efforts to activate the field and improve Representative recruitment; and
a benefit of 2.0 points due to higher gross margin caused by 2.2 points from the favorable net impact of mix and pricing, primarily due to inflationary pricing, and approximately .4 points from the favorable impact of foreign currency net gains. These were partially offset by .5 points from higher supply chain costs, which were primarily negatively impacted by higher material costs which included inflationary pressures in Argentina.
North Latin America
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
     %/Point Change     %/Point Change
 2017 2016 US$ Constant $ 2017 2016 US$ Constant $
Total revenue$206.0
 $196.8
 5 % 2 % $607.0
 $625.9
 (3)%  %
Segment profit17.2
 24.4
 (30)% (28)% 56.0
 85.0
 (34)% (31)%
                
Segment margin8.3% 12.4% (4.1) (3.5) 9.2% 13.6% (4.4) (4.1)
                
Change in Active Representatives      1 %       (1)%
Change in units sold      (3)%       (2)%
Change in Ending Representatives      1 %       1 %
Amounts in the table above may not necessarily sum due to rounding.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
North Latin America consists largely of our Mexico business. Total revenue for the segment increased 5% compared to the prior-year period, partially due to the favorable impact of foreign exchange which was primarily driven by the weakening of the U.S. dollar relative to the Mexican peso. On a Constant $ basis, revenue increased 2%, primarily due to higher average order and an increase in Active Representatives, despite the impact of product fulfillment shortfalls in the region. The segment's Constant $ revenue increase was primarily due to growth in Central America, partially offset by a Constant $ revenue decline in Mexico. Revenue in Mexico increased 4%, and was favorably impacted by foreign exchange. On a Constant $ basis, Mexico's revenue declined 1%, primarily due to a decrease in Active Representatives. We anticipate that the earthquake in Mexico in late September 2017 will adversely impact Mexico's fourth quarter 2017 results.
Segment margin decreased 4.1 points, or 3.5 points on a Constant $ basis, in each case primarily as a result of:
a decline of 2.1 points due to lower gross margin caused primarily by 1.5 points from the unfavorable impact of foreign currency transaction net losses and 1.0 point from higher supply chain costs, partially offset by .4 points from the favorable net impact of mix and pricing. Supply chain costs were negatively impacted by higher obsolescence and material costs, partially offset by lower distribution costs;
a decline of .6 points from higher bad debt expense, primarily in Mexico partially due to the implementation of a new collection process as a result of changes in regulations;
a decline of .5 points from higher transportation costs, driven by Mexico primarily due to increased fuel prices; and
a decline of .4 points due to higher Representative, sales leader and field expense.

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Total revenue for the segment decreased 3% compared to the prior-year period, primarily due to the unfavorable impact from foreign exchange which was primarily driven by the strengthening of the U.S. dollar relative to the Mexican peso. On a Constant $ basis, revenue was relatively unchanged compared to the prior year, as higher average order was offset by a decrease in Active Representatives. In addition, Constant $ revenue was impacted by product fulfillment shortfalls in the region. The segment's Constant $ revenue benefited from growth in Central America, offset by a Constant $ revenue decline in Mexico. Revenue in Mexico declined 5%, and was unfavorably impacted by foreign exchange. On a Constant $ basis, Mexico's revenue declined 2%, primarily due to a decrease in Active Representatives.
Segment margin decreased 4.4 points, or 4.1 points on a Constant $ basis, in each case primarily as a result of:
a decline of 1.5 points due to lower gross margin caused primarily by 1.2 points from higher supply chain costs and .6 points from the unfavorable impact of foreign currency transaction net losses, partially offset by .4 points from the favorable net impact of mix and pricing. The impact of supply chain costs on gross margin was primarily due to lower volume and fixed overhead costs, as well as higher material costs;
a decline of .8 points from higher bad debt expense, primarily in Mexico partially due to the implementation of a new collection process as a result of changes in regulations discussed above;
a decline of .8 points due to higher Representative, sales leader and field expense, primarily as a result of increasing incentives to mitigate impact of the product fulfillment shortfalls in the region;
a decline of .5 points from higher transportation costs driven by Mexico primarily due to increased fuel prices; and
a decline of .3 points from higher net brochure costs, partly due to an increase in the number of pages in support of the segmentation of our Color category.
Asia Pacific
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
     %/Point Change     %/Point Change
 2017 2016 US$ Constant $ 2017 2016 US$ Constant $
Total revenue$130.1
 $131.4
 (1)% 3 % $379.0
 $406.4
 (7)% (3)%
Segment profit13.0
 12.9
 1 % 15 % 34.1
 43.1
 (21)% (13)%
                
Segment margin10.0% 9.8% .2
 1.1
 9.0% 10.6% (1.6) (1.0)
                
Change in Active Representatives       %       (5)%
Change in units sold      3 %       (1)%
Change in Ending Representatives      (3)%       (3)%
Amounts in the table above may not necessarily sum due to rounding.
Effective in the first quarter of 2017, given that we exited Thailand during 2016, the results of Thailand are now reported in Other operating segments and business activities for all periods presented, while previously the results had been reported in Asia Pacific. The impact was not material to Asia Pacific or Other operating segments and business activities and is consistent with how we present other market exits.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
Total revenue decreased 1% compared to the prior-year period, primarily due to the unfavorable impact from foreign exchange. On a Constant $ basis, revenue increased 3%, primarily due to higher average order. The decrease in Ending Representatives was impacted by declines in all markets except the Philippines, most significantly in Malaysia. Revenue in the Philippines increased 4%, or 12% on a Constant $ basis, primarily due to higher average order and an increase in Active Representatives. Revenue growth in the Philippines was driven by strong commercial offers, including pricing, which, along with television advertising associated with our Color category, helped drive momentum in the field. In addition, actions implemented to improve inventory availability provided benefits to revenue growth.

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Segment margin increased .2 points, or 1.1 points on a Constant $ basis, in each case primarily as a result of:
a benefit of 2.9 points primarily due to lower fixed expenses, including the benefits associated with the Transformation Plan, primarily reductions in headcount;
a benefit of .7 points due to higher gross margin caused primarily by .9 points from supply chain costs, primarily lower obsolescence;
a benefit of .6 points from lower bad debt expense, primarily in the Philippines, driven mainly by improved collection;
a decline of 1.7 points related to higher Representative, sales leader and field expense, primarily in the Philippines; and
a decline of .9 points due to higher advertising expense, primarily in the Philippines, related to television advertising associated with our Color category.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
Total revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior-year period, partially due to the unfavorable impact from foreign exchange. On a Constant $ basis, revenue decreased 3%, primarily due to a decrease in Active Representatives, most significantly in Malaysia, partially offset by higher average order. Revenue in the Philippines decreased 3%, or increased 3% on a Constant $ basis, primarily due to a higher average order and an increase in Active Representatives. Revenue growth in the Philippines was driven by the third quarter of 2017, as strong commercial offers, including pricing, which, along with television advertising associated with our Color category, helped drive momentum in the field. In addition, actions implemented to improve inventory availability provided benefits to revenue growth.
Segment margin decreased 1.6 points, or 1.0 point on a Constant $ basis, in each case primarily as a result of:
a decline of 1.1 points due to lower gross margin caused primarily by .7 points from the unfavorable net impact of mix and pricing and .7 points from supply chain costs. The impact of supply chain costs on gross margin was primarily due to lower volume on fixed overhead costs, partially offset by lower obsolescence;
a decline of 1.0 point primarily related to the net impact of declining revenue with respect to Representative, sales leader and field expense;
a decline of .4 points due to lower advertising expense, primarily in the Philippines, related to television advertising associated with our Color category during the third quarter of 2017;
a benefit of 1.1 points due to the lower fixed expenses, including the benefits associated with the Transformation Plan, primarily reductions in headcount; and
a benefit of .4 points from lower bad debt expense, primarily in the Philippines, driven mainly by improved collection.
Earlier this year, we completed the review of our China operations and have determined that we will retain China in our portfolio of businesses.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Our principal sources of funds historically have been cash flows from operations, public offerings of notes, bank financings, issuance of commercial paper, borrowings under lines of credit and a private placement of notes. At Furthermore, since January 3, 2020, we are part of the Natura &Co group of companies which gives us access to intercompany funding. As of September 30, 2017,2020, the Company had a $900.0 debt maturity obligation due August 2022, which was redeemed on November 2, 2020. See Note 19, Subsequent Events, to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein for more information.
The Company has cash on hand of $321.1 and restricted cash of $7.6 as of September 30, 2020.
COVID-19 pandemic and going concern
Considering the uncertain nature of any possible future COVID-19 impacts which are beyond the Company's control, we might expect some negative impact on revenue from COVID-19 to continue for the remainder of 2020 and into 2021, which will, in turn, result in lower cash generation from activities. If the downturn is deeper or for longer than we hadanticipate, the Company could take certain further actions to ease the pressure of certain cash outflows, such as reducing discretionary expenditure, selling non-core assets, accessing government pandemic initiatives or arranging borrowing facilities with third-party banks and cash equivalents totaling approximately $664. We believeaffiliate companies. Our projections indicate that we should have sufficient liquidity to meet our sourcesobligations to parties other than Natura &Co and its affiliates for a period of fundingnot less than 12 months from the issuance date of the Consolidated Financial Statements contained herein. The Company has received an irrevocable commitment from Natura &Co Holding that it will beprovide sufficient financial support if and when needed to satisfy our currently anticipated cash requirements through at leastenable the next twelve months. For more information with respectCompany to currency restrictions, see "Segment Review - South Latin America"meet its obligations as they come due in this MD&A above, and "Risk Factors - We are subject to financial risks related to our international operations, including exposure to foreign currency fluctuations and the impactnormal course of foreign currency restrictions"business for a period of not less than 12 months from the date issuance of the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in our 2016 Form 10-K.herein.
Other liquidity matters
We may seek to repurchase our equity or to retire our outstanding debt in open market purchases, through existing call mechanisms, privately negotiated transactions, through derivative instruments, cash tender offers or otherwise. Repurchases of equity and debt may be funded by cash or the incurrence of additional debt or the issuance of equity (including shares of preferred stock) or convertible securities and will depend on prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors, and the amounts involved may be material. We may also elect to incur additional debt or issue equity (including shares of preferred stock) or convertible securities to finance ongoing operations or to meet our other liquidity needs. Any issuances of equity (including shares of preferred stock) or convertible securities could have a dilutive effect on the ownership interest ofHowever, our current shareholders and may adversely impact earnings per share in future periods.Our credit ratings were downgraded during the past several years,remain below investment grade which may impact our ability to access such transactions on favorable terms, if at all. For more information, see "Risk Factors - Our credit ratings were downgraded in each of the last three years,are below investment grade, which could limit our access to

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financing, affect the market price of our financing and increase financing costs. A further downgrade in our credit ratings may adversely affect our access to liquidity," "Risk Factors - Our indebtedness and any future inability to meet any of our obligations under our indebtedness, could adversely affect us by reducing our flexibility to respond to changing business and economic conditions,"conditions" and "Risk Factors - A general economic downturn, a recession globally or in one or more of our geographic regions or markets or sudden disruption in business conditions or other challenges may adversely affect our business, our access to liquidity and capital, and our credit ratings" containedincluded in Item 1A of our 2016 Form 10-K.2019 Annual Report.
Our liquidity could also be negatively impacted by restructuring initiatives, dividends, capital expenditures, acquisitions, and certain contingencies, including any legal or regulatory settlements, described more fully in Note 8,7, Contingencies, to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein. See our Cautionary Statement for purposes of the “Safe Harbor”"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 contained in this report.
Cash Flows
Nine months ended September 30, 2020

Net Cash Provided (Used)Used by Continuing Operating Activities of Continuing Operations

Net cash providedused by continuing operating activities of continuing operations during the first nine months of 20172020 was approximately $35,$307 as compared to net cash used by continuing operating activities of continuing operations of approximately $104$141 during the first nine months of 2016.
2019, an increased cash outflow of approximately $166. The year-over-year comparison benefited from an injunction we receivedincrease in May 2016 fornet cash deposits associatedused by operating activities was primarily due to lower cash profits impacted by lower revenue levels and unfavorable one-time items linked to the acquisition by Natura &Co Holding. Cash outflows related the Transaction included professional fees, senior officer severance and other expenses during the first quarter of 2020. Further information relating to the Transaction is included in Note 18, Merger with Industrial Production Tax (“IPI”) in Brazil.  As a result, we were not required to make cash deposits in 2017, while we paid approximately $19 for these cash deposits in 2016, prior to May. See Note 8, Contingencies,Natura Cosméticos S.A., to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein for additional information on the IPI taxes.
The remaining approximate $120 benefit to the year-over-year comparison of net cash provided (used) by continuing operating activities was primarily due to improvements in working capital, most significantly from lower purchases of inventory and the timing of payments, as well as lower net receivables.   
Net Cash Used by Continuing Investing Activities
Net cash used by continuing investing activities during the first nine months of 2017 was approximately $42, as compared to approximately $68 during the first nine months of 2016. The approximate $26 decrease to net cash used by continuing investing activities was primarily due to an approximate $22 cash distribution received from New Avon in the third quarter of 2017. Capital expenditures for the full year 2017 are estimated to be approximately $100 and are expected to be funded by cash from operations. See Note 4, Investment in New Avon, to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein for more information on the cash distribution received from New Avon.
Net Cash (Used) Provided by Continuing Financing Activities
Net cash used by continuing financing activities during the first nine months of 2017 was approximately $10, as compared to net cash provided by continuing financing activities of approximately $569 during the first nine months of 2016. The approximate $579 decrease to net cash (used) provided by continuing financing activities was primarily due to the net proceeds related to the $500 principal amount of 7.875% Senior Secured Notes issued in the third quarter of 2016 and the net proceeds from the sale of Series C Preferred Stock, partially offset by the payments for the August 2016 cash tender offers of approximately $301. See Note 16, Debt, and Note 5, Related Party Transactions, to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein for more information.
Capital Resources
Revolving Credit Facility
In June 2015, the Company and Avon International Operations, Inc. ("AIO"), a wholly-owned domestic subsidiary of the Company, entered into a five-year $400.0 senior secured revolving credit facility (the “2015 facility”). Borrowings under the 2015 facility bear interest, at our option, at a rate per annum equal to LIBOR plus 250 basis points or a floating base rate plus 150 basis points, in each case subject to adjustment based upon a leverage-based pricing grid. As of September 30, 2017, there were no amounts outstanding under the 2015 facility.
All obligations of AIO under the 2015 facility are (i) unconditionally guaranteed by each material domestic restricted subsidiary of the Company (other than AIO, the borrower), in each case, subject to certain exceptions and (ii) fully guaranteed on an unsecured basis by the Company. The obligations of AIO and the subsidiary guarantors are secured by first priority liens on and security interest in substantially all of the assets of AIO and the subsidiary guarantors, in each case, subject to certain exceptions.

herein.
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Net Cash (Used) Provided by Investing Activities of Continuing Operations
Net cash used by continuing investing activities during the first nine months of 2020 was approximately $17, as compared to net cash provided by continuing investing activities of approximately $60 during the first nine months of 2019. The 2015 facility will terminateapproximate $77 decrease to net cash provided by continuing investing activities was driven by lower net proceeds from the sale of businesses and assets in June 2020; provided, however, that it shall terminate on the 91st day priorfirst nine months of 2020 compared to the maturityfirst nine months of 6.50% Notes due March 1,2019. In the nine month period ended September 30, 2020, net proceeds of $11 were received from the sale of the Hungary Distribution Center in Gödöllő in the second quarter of 2020, and the sale of the China Wellness Plant and Avon Management Shanghai, both of which closed during the third quarter of 2020. In the nine month period ended September 30, 2019, net proceeds of $100 from the sale of Avon Manufacturing (Guangzhou), Ltd, which closed during the first quarter of 2019, the sale of the Rye office and the sale of Maximin Corporation Sdn Bhd, both of which closed during the second quarter of 2019, and 4.60% Notes due March 15,the sale of our 19.9% ownership interest in New Avon, which was closed during the third quarter of 2019. Further information relating to these divestitures is included in Note 2, Discontinued Operations, Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale and Divestitures, to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein.
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities of Continuing Operations
Net cash provided by continuing financing activities during the first nine months of 2020 if on such 91st day, the applicable notes are not redeemed, repaid, discharged, defeased or otherwise refinanced in full.
The 2015 facility contains affirmative and negative covenants, which are customary for secured financings of this type, as well as financial covenants (interest coverage and total leverage ratios). As of September 30, 2017, we were in compliance with our interest coverage and total leverage ratios under the 2015 facility. The amount of the facility available to be drawn down is reduced by any standby letters of credit granted by AIO, which, as of September 30, 2017, was approximately $39. As$26, as compared to cash provided by continuing financing activities of September 30, 2017, based on then applicable interest rates, approximately $130 could have been drawn down without violating any covenant. Depending on our business results (including$147 in the first nine months of 2019. The approximate $121 decrease to net cash from financing activities was primarily due to the net impact of any adverse foreign exchange movements and significant restructuring charges), it is possible that we may be non-compliant with our interest coverage or total leverage ratio absentproceeds from debt issued offset by the Company undertaking other alternatives to avoid noncompliance, such as obtaining amendments torepayment of debt in the 2015 facility or repurchasing certain debt. If we were to be non-compliant with our interest coverage or total leverage ratio, we would no longer have access to our 2015 facility and our credit ratings may be downgraded. As of September 30, 2017, there were no amounts outstanding under the 2015 facility.prior year period.
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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
Interest Rate Risk
In the past we have used interest-rate swaps to manage our interest rate exposure. The interest-rate swaps were used to either convert our fixed rate borrowing to a variable interest rate or to unwind an existing variable interest-rate swap on a fixed rate borrowing. As of September 30, 2017, we do not have any interest-rate swap agreements. Approximately 1%2% of our debt portfolio, at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 wasour short-term debt, is exposed to floating interest rates. Our long-term borrowings are all at fixed rates of interest.
Foreign Currency Risk
We conduct business globally, with operations in various locations around the world. Over the past three years,Since 2016, all of our consolidated revenue washas been derived from operations of subsidiaries outside of the U.S. The functional currency for most of our foreign operations is their local currency. We may reduce our exposure to fluctuations in cash flows associated with changes in foreign exchange rates by creating offsetting positions, including through the use of derivative financial instruments.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT FOR PURPOSES OF THE "SAFE HARBOR" STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995
Statements in this report (or in the documents it incorporates by reference) that are not historical facts or information may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "estimate," "project," "forecast," "plan," "believe," "may," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "planned," "potential," "can," "expectation," "could," "will," "would" and similar expressions, or the negative of those expressions, may identify forward-looking statements. They include, among other things, statements regarding our anticipated or expected results, future financial performance, various strategies and initiatives (including our Transformation Plan, Open Up Avon, Open Up & Grow, stabilization strategies, digital strategies, cost savings initiatives, restructuring and other initiatives and related actions), costs and cost savings, competitive advantages, impairments, the impact of foreign currency, including devaluations, and other laws and regulations, government investigations, internal investigations and compliance reviews, results of litigation, contingencies, taxes and tax rates, potential alliances or divestitures, liquidity, cash flow, uses of cash and financing, hedging and risk management strategies, pension, postretirement and incentive compensation plans, supply chain and the legal status of ourthe Representatives. Such forward-looking statements are based on management's reasonable current assumptions, expectations, plans and forecasts regarding the Company's current or future results and future business and economic conditions more generally. Such forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievement of Avon to be materially different from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, and there can be no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from management's expectations. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements as predictors of future events. Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others, the following:
our ability to improve our financial and operational performance and execute fully our global business strategy, including our ability to implement the key initiatives of, and/or realize the projected benefits (in the amounts and time schedules we expect) from our Transformation Plan,Open Up & Grow, stabilization strategies, cost savings initiatives, restructuring and other initiatives, product mix and pricing strategies, enterprise resource planning, customer service initiatives, sales and operation planning process, outsourcing strategies, digital strategies, Internet platform and technology strategies including e-commerce, marketing and

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advertising strategies, information technology and related system enhancements and cash management, tax, foreign currency hedging and risk management strategies, and any plans to invest these projected benefits ahead of future growth;
our ability to achieve the anticipated benefits of our strategic partnership with Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. ("Cerberus");
our broad-based geographic portfolio, which is heavily weighted towards emerging markets, a general economic downturn, a recession globally or in one or more of our geographic regions or markets, such as Brazil, Mexico or Russia, or sudden disruption in business conditions, and the ability to withstand an economic downturn, recession, cost inflation, commodity cost pressures, economic or political instability (including fluctuations in foreign exchange rates), competitive or other market pressures or conditions;
the effect of economic factors, including inflation and fluctuations in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates; as well as the designation of Argentina as a highly inflationary economy, and the potential effect of such factors on our business, results of operations and financial condition;
the possibility of business disruption in connection with our Transformation Plan, Open Up Avon, Open Up & Grow, stabilization strategies, cost savings initiatives, or restructuring and other initiatives;
our ability to reverse declining revenue, to improve margins and net income, or to achieve profitable growth, particularly in our largest markets such as Brazil, and developing and emerging markets, such as Brazil, Mexico, Russia and Russia;the United Kingdom;
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our ability to improve working capital and effectively manage doubtful accounts and inventory and implement initiatives to reduce inventory levels, including through our recent structural reset of inventory processes, and the potential impact on cash flows and obsolescence;
our ability to reverse declines in Active Representatives, to enhance our sales leadership programs, to generate Representative activity, to increase the number of consumers served per Representative and their engagement online, to enhance branding and the Representative and consumer experience and increase Representative productivity through field activation and segmentation programs and technology tools and enablers, to invest in the direct-selling channel, to offer a more social selling experience, and to compete with other direct-selling organizations to recruit, retain and service Representatives and to continue to innovate the direct-selling model;
general economic and business conditions in our markets, including social, economic and political uncertainties, such as in Russia and Ukraine or elsewhere, and any potential sanctions, restrictions or responses to such conditions imposed by other markets in which we operate;
developments in or consequences of any investigations and compliance reviews, and any litigation related thereto, including the investigations and compliance reviews of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and related United States ("U.S.") and foreign law matters in China and additional countries, as well as any disruption or adverse consequencesresulting from such investigations, reviews, related actions or litigation, including the retention of a compliance monitor as required by the deferred prosecution agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice and a consent to settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), any changes in Company policy or procedure suggested by the compliance monitor or undertaken by the Company, the duration of the compliance monitor and whether and when the Company will be permitted to undertake self-reporting, the Company’s compliance with the deferred prosecution agreement and whether and when the charges against the Company are dismissed with prejudice;
the effect of political, legal, tax, including changes in tax rates, and other regulatory risks imposed on us abroad and in the U.S., our operations or ourthe Representatives, including foreign exchange, pricing, data privacy or other restrictions, the adoption, interpretation and enforcement of foreign laws, including in jurisdictions such as Brazil and Russia, and any changes thereto, as well as reviews and investigations by government regulators that have occurred or may occur from time to time, including, for example, local regulatory scrutiny;
competitive uncertainties in our markets, including competition from companies in the consumer packaged goods industry, some of which are larger than we are and have greater resources;
the impact of the adverse effect of volatile energy, commodity and raw material prices, changes in market trends, purchasing habits of our consumers and changes in consumer preferences, particularly given the global nature of our business and the conduct of our business in primarily one channel;
our ability to attract and retain key personnel;
other sudden disruption in business operations beyond our control as a result of events such as acts of terrorism or war, natural disasters, pandemic situations, large-scale power outages and similar events;
the COVID-19 pandemic is adversely affecting, and is expected to continue to adversely affect, our operations, manufacturing, supply chains and distribution systems. There is uncertainty around the duration and breadth of the COVID-19 pandemic and the response to it. As a result, we cannot reasonably estimate at this time the continued impact, that COVID-19 may have on our business or operations. The extent to which COVID-19 impacts our business will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including new information which may emerge concerning the severity of COVID-19 and the actions to contain COVID-19 or treat its impact including on financial markets or otherwise. See also "Item 1A. Risk Factors—The COVID-19 pandemic is adversely affecting, and is expected to continue to adversely affect, our operations, manufacturing, supply chains and distribution systems, and we have experienced and expect to continue to experience unpredictable negative effects associated with the pandemic."
key information technology systems, process or site outages and disruptions, and any cyber securitycybersecurity breaches, including any security breach of our systems or those of a third-party provider that results in the theft, transfer or unauthorized disclosure of Representative, customer, employee or Company information or compliance with information security and privacy laws and regulations in the event of such an incident which could disrupt business operations, result in the loss of

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critical and confidential information, and adversely impact our reputation and results of operations, and related costs to address such malicious intentional acts and to implement adequate preventative measures against cybersecurity breaches. This includes the cyber security breaches;incident which occurred in the second quarter of 2020, see Note 1, Accounting Policies, to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein and Part 4, Controls and Procedures;
our ability to comply with various data privacy laws affecting the markets in which we do business;
the risk of product or ingredient shortages resulting from our concentration of sourcing in fewer suppliers;
any changes to our credit ratings and the impact of such changes on our financing costs, rates, terms, debt service obligations, access to lending sources and working capital needs;
the impact of our indebtedness, our access to cash and financing, and our ability to secure financing or financing at attractive rates and terms and conditions;
the impact of a continued decline
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(U.S. dollars in our business results, which includes the impact of any adverse foreign exchange movements, significant restructuring charges and significant legal settlements or judgments, on our ability to comply with certain covenants in our revolving credit facility;millions, except per share data)

our ability to successfully identify new business opportunities, strategic alliances and strategic alternatives and identify and analyze alliance candidates, secure financing on favorable terms and negotiate and consummate alliances;
disruption in our supply chain or manufacturing and distribution operations;
the quality, safety and efficacy of our products;
the success of our research and development activities;
our ability to protect our intellectual property rights, including in connection with the separation of the North America business;
our ability to repurchase the Series C Preferred Stock (as defined herein) in connection with a change of control; and
the risk of an adverse outcome in any material pending and future litigation or with respect to the legal status of Representatives.Representatives; and
other risks and uncertainties include the possibility that the expected synergies and value creation from the Transaction will not be realized or will not be realized within the expected time period; the risk that the businesses of the Company and Natura &Co Holding will not be integrated successfully; disruption from the Transaction making it more difficult to maintain business and operational relationships; the possibility that the intended accounting and tax treatments of the Transaction are not achieved; the effect of the consummation of the Transaction on customers, employees, representatives, suppliers and partners and operating results; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties.
Additional information identifying such factors is contained in Item 1A of our 20162019 Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016,2019, and other reports and documents we file with the SEC.in Item 1A of this 10-Q. We undertake no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements.



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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
There have been no material changes in market risk from the information provided in Item 7A, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk, of our 20162019 Form 10-K.


ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this report, our principal executive and principal financial officers carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).Act. In designing and evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management was required to apply its judgment in evaluating and implementing possible controls and procedures.
Based upon their evaluation, the principal executive and principal financial officers concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of September 30, 2017, at2020, due to a material weakness in our IT general controls (“ITGCs”) identified as of June 30, 2020 and not yet remediated, which is described below.
In June 2020, the reasonable assurance level. DisclosureCompany became aware that it was exposed to a cyber incident in its Information Technology environment which interrupted some systems and partially affected operations. The Company engaged a leading cyber security firm to perform a forensic investigation of this incident. Management concluded that controls related to our IT environment have not been designed and/or operated effectively to prevent access and changes to our IT systems supporting financial information processing. Although we have no indication that the accuracy and completeness of any financial information was impacted as a result of the incident and the Company has performed extensive procedures are designed to ensurevalidate such accuracy and completeness, we believe that, information relatingif the incident had gone differently, it could have potentially resulted in a material impact to Avon (includingthe Company’s financial statements, which leads to the conclusion that the magnitude of these control deficiencies represent a material weakness in our consolidated subsidiaries) requiredIT general controls as of September 30, 2020.
At the date of this report, the Company has concluded its investigation and continues to be disclosed by uswork diligently through the remediation plan to address the IT general controls material weakness in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms and to ensure that information required to be disclosed is accumulated and communicated to management to allowa timely decisions regarding disclosure.manner.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our management has evaluated, with the participation of our principal executive and principal financial officers, whether any changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our last fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. Based on the evaluation we conducted, other than the material weakness identified and discussed above, our management has concluded that no such changes have occurred.


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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
See Note 8,7, Contingencies, to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

The COVID-19 pandemic is adversely affecting, and is expected to continue to adversely affect, our operations, manufacturing, supply chains and distribution systems, and we have experienced and expect to continue to experience unpredictable negative effects associated with the pandemic.
Public health officials worldwide have recommended and mandated precautions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, including restrictions on manufacturing, distribution, congregating in heavily populated areas and shelter-in-place orders or similar measures. As a result, manufacturing and distribution of our products have been negatively impacted and could be further affected in the future. Our suppliers have been similarly impacted which further affects our ability to produce and distribute. Distribution has also been impacted by certain restrictions on import and export in various countries and such restrictions may continue in the future. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have also been unable to satisfy certain demand for our products. The pandemic has also led to challenges in recruiting Representatives, and enrollment of Representatives will likely occur at a slower pace. As a result, customers have experienced and may continue to experience delays in receiving our products.Additionally, there is a general risk that our employees or other workers could be exposed to the virus and that an incident of infection in one of our sites could result in "lock-down" measures for the whole site that could negatively impact our business.
Our results will continue to be adversely impacted by these public health restrictions and other actions taken to contain or mitigate the impact of COVID-19.
We might expect some negative impact on revenue from COVID-19 to continue for the remainder of 2020 and into 2021, which will, in turn, result in lower cash generation from activities. If the downturn is deeper or for longer than we anticipate, the Company could take certain further actions to ease the pressure of certain cash outflows, such as reducing discretionary expenditure, selling non-core assets, accessing government pandemic initiatives or arranging borrowing facilities with third-party banks and affiliate companies. Our projections indicate that we should have sufficient liquidity to meet our obligations to parties other than Natura &Co and its affiliates for a period of not less than 12 months from the date issuance of the Consolidated Financial Statements contained herein. The Company has received an irrevocable commitment from Natura &Co Holding that it will provide sufficient financial support if and when needed to enable the Company to meet its obligations as they come due in the normal course of business for a period of not less than 12 months from the date issuance of the Consolidated Financial Statements contained herein. For further information see Note 1, Accounting Policies, to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein.
Although there have been certain improvements in the restrictive measures being adopted to contain the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is still considerable uncertainty as to whether future restrictions might be required or enforced by the authorities in the future. The extent of the continued impact of COVID-19 on our operational and financial performance will depend on certain developments, including the duration and spread of the outbreak and its impact on our clients, suppliers and employees, all of which are uncertain and cannot be predicted. COVID-19 also poses risks that our employees, contractors, suppliers, customers and other business partners may be prevented from conducting business activities for an indefinite period of time, including current or future shutdowns that may be requested or mandated by governmental authorities and could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity going forward. Furthermore, to the extent the COVID-19 pandemic adversely affects our business, results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, it may also have the effect of heightening many of the other risks to which we are exposed, such as those relating to our high level of indebtedness, our need to generate sufficient cash flows to service our indebtedness, our ability to comply with the covenants contained in the agreements that govern our indebtedness.
There is uncertainty around the duration and breadth of the COVID-19 pandemic and the response to it. As a result the ultimate impact on our business, financial condition or operating results cannot be reasonably estimated at this time. While we expect the impacts of COVID-19 to continue to have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations, we are unable to predict the extent or precise nature of these impacts at this time. If the pandemic or the resulting economic downturn continues to worsen, we could experience loss of business, which could have a material impact on our financial position and cash flows.
In addition, in the future, other regional and / or global outbreaks of communicable diseases may occur. If they occur, the effects that the Company will suffer may be similar or even greater than the effects it is suffering as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Our ability to conduct business in our international markets may be affected by political, legal, tax and regulatory risks.
Our ability to achieve growth in our international markets, and to improve operations in our existing international markets, is exposed to various risks, including:
the possibility that a foreign government might ban, halt or severely restrict our business, including our primary method of direct selling;
the possibility that local civil unrest, economic or political instability, bureaucratic delays, changes in macro-economic conditions, changes in diplomatic or trade relationships (including any sanctions, restrictions and other responses such as those related to Russia and Ukraine) or other uncertainties might disrupt our operations in an international market;
the lack of well-established or reliable legal systems in certain areas where we operate;
the adoption of new U.S. or foreign tax legislation or exposure to additional tax liabilities, including exposure to tax assessments without prior notice or the opportunity to review the basis for any such assessments in certain jurisdictions; including in Brazil, particularly, where the tax system is highly complex and the interpretation of the tax laws and regulations is commonly controversial, and the Brazilian government regularly implements changes to tax regimes that may increase our tax burden, including modifications in the rate of assessments and the enactment of new or temporary taxes, the proceeds of which are earmarked for designated governmental purposes;
the possibility that a government authority might impose legal, tax or other financial burdens on the Representatives, as direct sellers, or on Avon, due, for example, to the structure of our operations in various markets, or additional taxes on our products, including in Brazil;
the possibility that a government authority might challenge the status of the Representatives as independent contractors or impose employment or social taxes on the Representatives; and
those associated with data privacy regulation and the international transfer of personal data.
We are also subject to the adoption, interpretation and enforcement by governmental agencies abroad and in the U.S. (including on federal, state and local levels) of other laws, rules, regulations or policies, including any changes thereto, such as restrictions on trade, competition, manufacturing, license and permit requirements, import and export license requirements, privacy and data protection laws, anti-trust laws, anti-corruption laws, environmental laws, records and information management, tariffs and taxes, laws relating to the sourcing of "conflict minerals," health care reform requirements such as those required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Healthcare Act, and regulation of our brochures, product claims or ingredients, which may require us to adjust our operations and systems in certain markets where we do business.
For example, from time to time, local governments and others question the legal status of Representatives or impose burdens inconsistent with the Representative's status as independent contractors, often in regard to possible coverage under social benefit laws that would require us (and, in most instances, the Representatives) to make regular contributions to government social benefit funds.
If we are unable to address these matters in a satisfactory manner, or adhere to or successfully implement processes in response to changing regulatory requirements, our business, costs and/or reputation may be adversely affected. We cannot predict with certainty the outcome or the impact that pending or future legislative and regulatory changes may have on our business in the future.
We were the target of a cybersecurity incident which disrupted our systems.
In June 2020, we became aware that we were exposed to a cyber incident in our Information Technology (IT) environment which interrupted some of our systems and partially affected our operations. We engaged leading external cyber security and IT general controls specialists, launched a comprehensive containment and remediation effort and started a forensic investigation. By mid-August, the Company had re-established all of its core business processes and resumed operations in all of its markets, including all of its distribution centers.
The cyber incident had a significant impact on our revenue performance for the second quarter of 2020, with the majority of the impact (approximately US$87 million in sales) being shifted to the third quarter of 2020 as we fulfilled the order backlog created. The incremental expense incurred as a result of the cyber incident was not material.
Management concluded that controls related to our IT environment have not been designed and/or operated effectively to prevent access and changes to our IT systems supporting financial information processing. Although we have no indication that the accuracy and completeness of any financial information was impacted as a result of the incident and we have performed extensive procedures to validate such accuracy and completeness, we believe that, if the incident had gone differently, it could have potentially resulted in a material impact to our financial statements, which leads to the conclusion that the magnitude of
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these control deficiencies represent a material weakness in our IT general controls as of as of June 30, 2020, which is not yet remediated as of September 30, 2020.
At the date of this report, the Company has concluded its investigation and continues to work diligently through the remediation plan to address the IT general controls material weakness in a timely manner.
As a result of the incident, we may be subject to litigation and investigations by regulators in the jurisdictions in which we operate. We may incur losses associated with potential claims by third parties or individuals, as well as fines, penalties and other sanctions imposed by regulators relating to or arising from the incident. We may also incur contingencies related to the incident. We are not able to reliably forecast all of the losses that may occur as a result of the incident, and such excess losses could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations in future periods.
Following the incident, we have taken certain additional preventative measures to reduce cyber risks. However, we cannot provide assurance that our security frameworks and measures will be successful in preventing future cybersecurity incidents. In addition, the costs of such measures and management attention required may be significant. Further, the incident may have a negative impact on our reputation and cause customers, suppliers and other third parties with whom we maintain relationships to lose confidence in us. We are unable to definitively determine the impact to these relationships and whether we will need to engage in any activities to rebuild them.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
(c) RepurchasesNot applicable.
The following table provides information about our purchases of our common stock during the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017:
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
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Total Number
of Shares
Purchased
 
Average Price
Paid per Share
 
Total Number of Shares
Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced
Programs
 
Approximate Dollar
Value of Shares that
May Yet Be Purchased
Under the Program
7/1 - 7/31/17 25,137
(1) 
$5.38
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8/1 - 8/31/17 5,944
(1) 
3.47
 * *
9/1 - 9/30/17 
 
 * *
Total 31,081
   
$5.02
 * *
*These amounts are not applicable as the Company does not have a share repurchase program in effect.
(1)All shares were repurchased by the Company in connection with employee elections to use shares to pay withholding taxes upon the vesting of their restricted stock units and performance restricted stock units.

Some of these share repurchases may reflect a delay from the actual transaction date.

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

4.1**10.1
10.1
10.231.1
10.3
10.4
31.1
31.2
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32.2
101The following materials formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) Consolidated Statements of Operations, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss),Loss, (iii) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
**This indenture was filed as exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 16, 2016 and inadvertently omitted the language found in section 4.16.




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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
(Registrant)
Date:November 13, 2020AVON PRODUCTS, INC./s/ Elena Casap
(Registrant)Elena Casap
Controller - Principal Accounting Officer
Date:November 2, 2017/s/ Robert Loughran
Robert Loughran
Group Vice President and
Chief Accounting Officer
Signed both on behalf of the
registrant and as chief
accounting officer.
 

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