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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
 
(Mark One)
 
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017MARCH 31, 2018
 
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 1-9533
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WORLD FUEL SERVICES CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Florida
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
59-2459427
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
   
9800 N.W. 41st Street
Miami, Florida
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
33178
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s Telephone Number, including area code: (305) 428-8000
 
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 þ   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 þ   No ☐
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.  Large accelerated filer þ   Accelerated filer ☐   Non-accelerated filer ☐   Smaller reporting company ☐   Emerging growth company ☐
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).   Yes ☐   No þ
 
The registrant had a total of 67,618,76267,706,254 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, issued and outstanding as of October 19, 2017.April 20, 2018.
 

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Part I — Financial Information
 
Item 1.Financial Statements
 
World Fuel Services Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited - In millions, except per share data)
 
 As of  As of
 September 30,
 December 31,
 March 31, December 31,
 2017
 2016
 2018 2017
Assets:        
Current assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents $546.0
 $698.6
 $152.9
 $372.3
Accounts receivable, net 2,583.4
 2,344.0
 2,666.3
 2,705.6
Inventories 522.7
 458.0
 590.2
 505.0
Prepaid expenses 55.3
 46.5
 58.0
 64.4
Short-term derivative assets, net 30.6
 58.9
 53.0
 51.1
Other current assets 287.3
 230.6
 250.3
 241.9
Total current assets 4,025.3
 3,836.6
 3,770.7
 3,940.4
Property and equipment, net 332.1
 311.2
 335.4
 329.8
Goodwill 901.1
 835.8
 866.9
 845.5
Identifiable intangible and other non-current assets 464.6
 429.1
 499.2
 472.1
Total assets $5,723.1
 $5,412.6
 $5,472.1
 $5,587.8
Liabilities:  
  
  
  
Current liabilities:  
  
  
  
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases $23.6
 $15.4
 $33.6
 $25.6
Accounts payable 2,041.0
 1,770.4
 2,197.7
 2,239.7
Customer deposits 99.4
 90.8
 104.2
 108.3
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 302.2
 306.0
 334.7
 344.9
Total current liabilities 2,466.3
 2,182.7
 2,670.1
 2,718.6
Long-term debt 1,128.1
 1,170.8
 800.8
 884.6
Non-current income tax liabilities, net 149.7
 84.6
 178.5
 202.4
Other long-term liabilities 43.2
 34.5
 51.5
 44.2
Total liabilities $3,787.3
 $3,472.6
 $3,701.1
 $3,849.8
Commitments and contingencies 


 


 


 


Equity:  
  
  
  
World Fuel shareholders' equity:  
  
  
  
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value; 0.1 shares authorized, none issued 
 
 
 
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 100.0 shares authorized, 67.7 and 69.9 issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively 0.7
 0.7
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 100.0 shares authorized, 67.7 issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively 0.7
 0.7
Capital in excess of par value 349.3
 399.9
 358.6
 354.9
Retained earnings 1,693.9
 1,679.3
 1,521.6
 1,492.8
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (124.8) (154.8) (125.7) (126.5)
Total World Fuel shareholders' equity 1,919.0
 1,925.0
 1,755.2
 1,721.9
Noncontrolling interest equity 16.8
 15.0
Noncontrolling interest 15.9
 16.0
Total equity 1,935.8
 1,940.0
 1,771.0
 1,738.0
Total liabilities and equity $5,723.1
 $5,412.6
 $5,472.1
 $5,587.8
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.


World Fuel Services Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited – In millions, except per share data)
 
 For the Three Months Ended  For the Nine Months Ended  For the Three Months Ended
 September 30,  September 30,  March 31,
 2017
 2016
 2017
 2016
 2018 2017
Revenue $8,543.0
 $7,399.8
 $24,823.4
 $19,223.6
 $9,181.3
 $8,194.3
Cost of revenue 8,303.1
 7,163.1
 24,121.1
 18,546.9
 8,937.9
 7,962.9
Gross profit 239.9
 236.7
 702.3
 676.7
 243.4
 231.4
Operating expenses:  
  
  
  
  
  
Compensation and employee benefits 107.6
 106.6
 314.5
 306.2
 113.9
 104.5
Provision for bad debt 2.4
 1.5
 6.3
 5.4
General and administrative 68.6
 70.3
 218.7
 200.2
 72.3
 76.6
 178.6
 178.4
 539.5
 511.9
 186.2
 181.1
Income from operations 61.3
 58.2
 162.8
 164.8
 57.2
 50.3
Non-operating expenses, net:  
  
  
  
  
  
Interest expense and other financing costs, net (15.8) (10.3) (42.2) (26.0) (16.3) (12.7)
Other income (expense), net (0.9) 0.5
 (5.0) 1.2
Other expense, net (2.3) (1.6)
 (16.7) (9.8) (47.3) (24.8) (18.6) (14.3)
Income before income taxes 44.6
 48.4
 115.6
 140.1
 38.6
 36.1
Provision for income taxes 82.6
 5.4
 92.2
 15.7
 7.3
 5.0
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest (37.9) 43.0
 23.4
 124.4
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest 0.6
 0.3
 0.6
 0.1
Net income (loss) attributable to World Fuel $(38.5) $42.7
 $22.8
 $124.3
Net income including noncontrolling interest 31.3
 31.1
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest 0.1
 (0.3)
Net income attributable to World Fuel $31.2
 $31.3
            
Basic earnings per common share $(0.57) $0.62
 $0.33
 $1.79
 $0.46
 $0.46
            
Basic weighted average common shares 67.9
 69.1
 68.3
 69.4
 67.5
 68.7
            
Diluted earnings per common share $(0.57) $0.61
 $0.33
 $1.78
 $0.46
 $0.45
            
Diluted weighted average common shares 68.2
 69.5
 68.6
 69.9
 67.9
 69.2
            
Comprehensive income:  
        
  
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest $(37.9) $43.0
 $23.4
 $124.4
Net income including noncontrolling interest $31.3
 $31.1
Other comprehensive income (loss):  
  
  
    
  
Foreign currency translation adjustments 12.2
 (14.6) 29.8
 (27.9) 10.2
 6.4
Cash Flow hedges, net of income tax benefit of $5.5 and income tax expense of $1.1 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively (8.7) (7.7) 1.8
 (2.8)
Other comprehensive income (loss): 3.5
 (22.4) 31.6
 (30.7)
Comprehensive income (loss) including noncontrolling interest (34.4) 20.7
 55.0
 93.7
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest 1.1
 1.4
 2.2
 1.9
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to World Fuel $(35.5) $19.3
 $52.8
 $91.9
Cash flow hedges, net of income tax benefit of $4.2 and income tax expense of $6.5 for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively (9.7) 10.5
Other comprehensive income: 0.5
 16.9
Comprehensive income including noncontrolling interest 31.8
 48.0
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest (0.3) (0.1)
Comprehensive income attributable to World Fuel $32.1
 $48.0
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.


World Fuel Services Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity  
(Unaudited - In millions)
 
  Common Stock  
Capital in
Excess of
Par Value

 
Retained
Earnings

 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss

 
Total
World Fuel
Shareholders'
Equity

 
Noncontrolling
Interest
Equity

  
  Shares
 Amount
      Total Equity
 Balance as of December 31, 201669.9
 $0.7
 $399.9
 $1,679.3
 $(154.8) $1,925.0
 $15.0
 $1,940.0
 Net income
 
 
 22.8
 
 22.8
 0.6
 23.4
 Cash dividends declared
 
 
 (8.2) 
 (8.2) 
 (8.2)
 Distribution of noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 
 
 (0.4) (0.4)
 Amortization of share-based payment awards
 
 15.3
 
 
 15.3
 
 15.3
 Cancellation of common stock related to share-based payment awards(0.4) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Purchases of common stock tendered by employees to satisfy the required withholding taxes related to share-based payment awards
 
 (4.0) 
 
 (4.0) 
 (4.0)
 Purchases of common stock(1.7) 
 (61.9) 
 
 (61.9) 
 (61.9)
 Other comprehensive income
 
 
 
 30.0
 30.0
 1.6
 31.6
 Balance as of September 30, 201767.7
 $0.7
 $349.3
 $1,693.9
 $(124.8) $1,919.0
 $16.8
 $1,935.8
  Common Stock 
Capital in
Excess of
Par Value
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
 
Total
World Fuel
Shareholders'
Equity
 
Noncontrolling
Interest
Equity
  
  Shares Amount      Total Equity
 Balance as of December 31, 201767.7
 $0.7
 $354.9
 $1,492.8
 $(126.5) $1,721.9
 $16.0
 $1,738.0
 Net income
 
 
 31.2
 
 31.2
 0.1
 31.3
 Cash dividends declared
 
 
 (4.0) 
 (4.0) 
 (4.0)
 Amortization of share-based payment awards
 
 4.2
 
 
 4.2
 
 4.2
 Issuance (cancellation) of common stock related to share-based payment awards
 
 (0.3) 
 
 (0.3) 
 (0.3)
 Purchases of common stock tendered by employees to satisfy the required withholding taxes related to share-based payment awards
 
 (0.3) 
 
 (0.3) 
 (0.3)
 Other comprehensive income (loss)
 
 
 


 0.8
 0.8
 (0.3) 0.5
 Reclassification of certain tax effects from U.S. Tax Reform
 
 
 1.6
 
 1.6
 
 1.6
 Balance as of March 31, 201867.7
 $0.7
 $358.6
 $1,521.6
 $(125.7) $1,755.1
 $15.9
 $1,771.0
    
 
 
  Common Stock  
Capital in
Excess of
Par Value

 
Retained
Earnings

 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss

 
Total
World Fuel
Shareholders'
Equity

 
Noncontrolling
Interest
Equity

  
  Shares
 Amount
      Total Equity
 Balance as of December 31, 201570.8
 $0.7
 $435.3
 $1,569.4
 $(109.5) $1,895.9
 $10.0
 $1,905.9
 Net income
 
 
 124.3
 
 124.3
 0.1
 124.4
 Cash dividends declared
 
 
 (12.5) 
 (12.5) 
 (12.5)
 Distribution of noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 
 
 (0.2) (0.2)
 Amortization of share-based payment awards
 
 14.5
 
 
 14.5
 
 14.5
 Issuance of common stock related to share-based payment awards including income tax benefit of $1.6 million0.1
 
 1.6
 
 
 1.6
 
 1.6
 Purchases of common stock tendered by employees to satisfy the required withholding taxes related to share-based payment awards(0.1) 
 (4.2) 
 
 (4.2) 
 (4.2)
 Purchases of common stock(0.4) 
 (18.4) 
 
 (18.4) 
 (18.4)
 
Acquisition of remaining 49% equity interest (a)

 
 (10.9) 
 
 (10.9) 7.2
 (3.7)
 Other comprehensive (loss)
 
 
 
 (28.9) (28.9) (1.8) (30.7)
 Balance as of September 30, 201670.4
 $0.7
 $418.0
 $1,681.2
 $(138.3) $1,961.6
 $15.2
 $1,976.8
  Common Stock 
Capital in
Excess of
Par Value
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
 
Total
World Fuel
Shareholders'
Equity
 
Noncontrolling
Interest
Equity
  
  Shares Amount      Total Equity
 Balance as of December 31, 201669.9
 $0.7
 $399.9
 $1,679.3
 $(154.8) $1,925.0
 $15.0
 $1,940.0
 Net income
 
 
 31.3
 
 31.3
 (0.3) 31.1
 Cash dividends declared
 
 
 (4.1) 
 (4.1) 
 (4.1)
 Distribution of noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 
 
 (0.1) (0.1)
 Amortization of share-based payment awards
 
 4.2
 
 
 4.2
 
 4.2
 Purchases of common stock tendered by employees to satisfy the required withholding taxes related to share-based payment awards
 
 (1.2) 
 
 (1.2) 
 (1.2)
 Purchases of common stock(0.3) 
 (11.1) 
 
 (11.1) 
 (11.1)
 Other comprehensive income (loss)
 
 
 
 16.7
 16.7
 0.2
 16.9
 Balance as of March 31, 201769.6
 $0.7
 $391.8
 $1,706.5
 $(138.1) $1,960.8
 $14.8
 $1,975.6
 
(a) Relates to Tobras. See Note 2. Acquisitions.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.


World Fuel Services Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited - In millions)
 For the Nine Months Ended  For the Three Months Ended
 September 30,  March 31,
 2017
 2016
 2018 2017
Cash flows from operating activities:        
Net income including noncontrolling interest $23.4
 $124.4
 $31.3
 $31.1
Adjustments to reconcile net income including noncontrolling interest to net cash provided by operating activities:  
    
  
Depreciation and amortization 64.1
 58.4
 18.8
 22.6
Provision for bad debt 6.3
 5.4
 1.8
 2.5
Valuation allowance against the net U.S. deferred tax assets 76.9
 
Gain on sale of held for sale assets and liabilities 
 (3.8)
Share-based payment award compensation costs 15.3
 14.5
 4.2
 4.1
Deferred income tax benefit (21.2) (14.5) (7.1) (6.3)
Extinguishment of liabilities, net (2.2) (5.2)
Foreign currency losses (gains), net 8.4
 (18.3) 2.6
 (3.0)
Other (0.2) 2.6
 0.7
 (0.9)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:  
    
  
Accounts receivable, net (256.3) (212.3)
Accounts receivable, net (reduced by beneficial interests received in exchange for accounts receivables sold of $121.3 million and $74.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.) (71.2) 56.7
Inventories (69.5) (89.3) (84.8) 0.7
Prepaid expenses (9.8) (0.2) 6.1
 (0.2)
Short-term derivative assets, net 28.4
 192.5
 (2.8) 10.1
Other current assets (49.7) (30.4) (25.5) 21.0
Cash collateral with financial counterparties (15.6) 128.8
 21.2
 15.8
Other non-current assets (19.3) 13.6
 (28.4) 4.1
Accounts payable 253.7
 213.2
 (50.9) (44.7)
Customer deposits 6.4
 (10.5) (5.3) 7.3
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 
 (144.5) (30.2) (54.6)
Non-current income tax, net and other long-term liabilities 5.9
 (4.0) (9.3) (2.1)
Total adjustments 21.8
 95.9
 (260.1) 33.1
Net cash provided by operating activities 45.2
 220.3
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities (228.8) 64.1
Cash flows from investing activities:  
    
  
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired and other investments (94.6) (266.4)
Proceeds from sale of business 
 29.3
Cash receipts of retained beneficial interests in receivable sales 120.0
 72.8
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired (22.0) (88.1)
Capital expenditures (37.8) (28.9) (15.4) (10.0)
Other investing activities, net (0.5) 6.9
 3.6
 0.2
Net cash (used in) investing activities (133.0) (259.2)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 86.1
 (25.1)
Cash flows from financing activities:  
    
  
Borrowings of debt 3,500.1
 2,810.6
 1,468.9
 818.8
Repayments of debt (3,492.6) (2,451.1) (1,545.1) (922.5)
Dividends paid on common stock (12.3) (12.5) (4.0) (4.1)
Purchases of common stock (61.9) (18.4) 
 (11.1)
Federal and state tax benefits resulting from tax deductions in excess of the compensation cost recognized for share-based payment awards 
 1.6
Purchases of common stock tendered by employees to satisfy the required withholding taxes related to share-based payment awards (4.0) (4.2)
Other financing activities, net (2.0) (0.2) (0.5) (1.3)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (72.7) 325.7
Net cash used in financing activities (80.8) (120.2)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 7.8
 3.0
 4.1
 1.8
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (152.6) 289.9
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (219.4) (79.3)
Cash and cash equivalents, as of beginning of period 698.6
 582.5
 372.3
 698.6
Cash and cash equivalents, as of end of period $546.0
 $872.3
 $152.9
 $619.3
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements



Supplemental Schedule of Noncash Investing and Financing Activities:
 
Cash dividends declared, but not yet paid, was $4.2were $4.0 million and $4.1 million as of September 30, 2016.March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

In connection with our acquisitions, the following table presents the assets acquired, netBeneficial interests obtained in exchange for accounts receivable sold were $121.3 million and $74.0 million as of cashMarch 31, 2018 and liabilities assumed (in millions):2017, respectively.
 For the Nine Months Ended
For the Nine Months Ended
 September 30, 2017
September 30, 2016
Assets acquired, net of cash$98.9
$321.6
   
Liabilities assumed$7.0
$59.2

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.


World Fuel Services Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited) 
1. Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
 
BasisWorld Fuel Services Corporation (the “Company”) was incorporated in Florida in July 1984 and along with its consolidated subsidiaries is referred to collectively in this Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q ("10-Q Report") as “World Fuel,” “we,” “our” and “us.”

We are a leading global fuel services company, principally engaged in the distribution of Presentationfuel and related products and services in the aviation, marine and land transportation industries. In recent years, we have expanded our product and service offerings to include energy advisory services and supply fulfillment with respect to natural gas and power and transaction and payment management solutions to commercial and industrial customers. Our intention is to become a leading global energy management company offering a full suite of energy advisory, management and fulfillment services and technology solutions across the energy product spectrum. We also seek to become a leading transaction and payment management company, offering payment management solutions to commercial and industrial customers, principally in the aviation, land and marine transportation industries.

We prepared the consolidated financial statements following the requirements of the United States (“U.S.”) Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim reporting. As permitted under those rules, certain footnotes or other financial information that are normally required by accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“U.S. GAAP”) can be condensed or omitted. Unless the context requires otherwise, references to “World Fuel”, “the Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (“10-Q Report”) refer to World Fuel Services Corporation and its subsidiaries.

Revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities can vary during each quarter of the year. Therefore, the results and trends in these interim financial statements may not be representative of those for the full year. In our opinion, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the financial information,statements, which are of a normal and recurring nature, have been made for the interim periods reported. The information included in this 10-Q Report should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K (“20162017 10-K Report”). Certain amounts in the consolidated financial statements and associated notes may not add due to rounding. All percentages have been calculated using unrounded amounts.

There have been no significant changes, other than those related to the adopted new accounting standards below, in the Company's accounting policies from those disclosed in our 20162017 10‑K Report. The significant accounting policies we use for quarterly financial reporting are disclosed in Note 1 of the “Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements” included in our 20162017 10‑K Report.Report, and in the adopted accounting standards below.

Adoption of New Accounting Standard
Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. In January 2017, Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2017-04 was issued, which simplifies the accounting for goodwill impairment by eliminating the requirement to perform a hypothetical purchase price allocation. As a result, an entity should recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. We have early adopted ASU 2017-04 and will apply the new guidance for our goodwill impairment tests that will be performed during the fourth quarter. Accordingly, we continue to evaluate the adoption of this new guidance to determine if it will have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
Accounting Standards Issued but Not Yet Adopted
Revenue Recognition (Topic 606): Revenue from Contracts with Customers. In May 2014, ASU 2014-09 was issued. Under this ASU and subsequently issued amendments, an entity is required towe recognize the amount of revenue it expects to bewhen delivery is made and our customer obtains control, and we are entitled to compensation for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers.performance completed. The updated standard will replacereplaced most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP. This ASU provides alternative methods of transition, a full retrospective and a modified restrospective approach. The modified retrospective approach would result in recognition of the cumulative impact of a retrospective applicationWe adopted this standard as of the beginning of the period of initial application, which in our case is the interim period beginning January 1, 2018.

In preparation for adoption, we initially developed a cross-functional team and utilized a third-party service provider to assist us throughout our evaluation. In addition, we have factored in the adoption into our ongoing enterprise resource planning ("ERP") platform upgrade, which we previously committed to perform, as our system readiness is a key element towards the determination of the adoption approach we undertake. We have substantially completed our review of certain contracts for each of our revenue streams, including additional selections that were identified as we continued to consider our various revenue streams. Through this process, we have made preliminary determinations on how certain of our revenue streams will be accounted for and we have substantially completed our associated revenue recognition policy, which captures those decisions. We continue to evaluate the appropriate design of our internal control environment and will make necessary changes to our existing controls, if necessary. Additionally, the Company has selected2018 using the modified retrospective adoption approach, and elected to apply it only to those contracts that were not considered completed contracts as we proceed through our analysis, we will begin assessingof this adoption date. This approach required us to recognize the potentialcumulative effect of initially applying the new standard as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. This cumulative adjustment if any that the Company would recognize upon adoption of the ASU. We continue to performdid not have a material impact on our assessment, and while those activities are not complete, we expect to identify similar performance obligations under ASC 606 as compared to those previously identified.financial statements.

LeasesIncome Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 842)220). In February 2016,2018 ASU 2016-02, Leases,2018-02, Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, was issued. ASU 2018-02 provides the option to reclassify stranded tax effects within AOCI to retained earnings in each period in which the effect of the change in the U.S. federal corporate tax rate in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is recorded. ASU 2018-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those years. Early adoption is permitted. This updated standard will require all lesseesallows for adoption in the period of adoption or retrospectively to recognize a righteach period in which the effect of use assetthe change in the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate in the Tax Cuts and a lease liability onJobs Act is recognized. We have adopted this updated standard and reclassified the balance sheet, excepttax rate disparity to retained earnings in the first quarter of 2018.

Income Taxes (Topic 740). In March 2018 ASU 2018-05, Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118, was issued. ASU 2018-05 amends certain SEC material in Topic 740 for leases with durations that are less than twelve months. Thisthe income tax accounting implications of the recently issued Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Act). We have adopted these amendments and where the accounting under Topic 740 is incomplete for certain specific income tax effects of the Act, we reported provisional amounts.

Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business. In January 2017, ASU 2017-01 was issued. The update clarifies the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of businesses after adoption. This standard iswas effective at the beginning of our 20192018 fiscal year. We are currently evaluating whether the adoption of this new guidance willyear and did not have a significantmaterial impact on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities. In August 2017, ASU 2017-12 was issued. The ASU is targeted at simplifying hedge accounting requirements, creating more transparency around how economic results are presented and disclosed on the consolidated financial statements and accompanying footnote disclosures. We early adopted this updated standard, which did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. We have provided updated disclosures in Note 3. Derivatives.

Cash Flows: Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. In August 2016 ASU 2016-15 was issued. The ASU provides guidance on classification of eight specific cash flows items. This standard is effective at the beginning of our 2018 fiscal year. We are currently evaluating whether the adoption of this new guidance willyear and we have a significant impactprovided an updated line item attributable to retained beneficial interests associated with our receivables purchase agreements on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.of cash flows. The adoption resulted in a $74.0 million retrospective reclassification of the beneficial interest received in exchange for accounts receivable sales for the three months ended March 31, 2017 from cash flows from operating activities to cash flows from investing activities.

Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other than Inventory. In October 2016, ASU 2016-16 was issued. The update prohibits the recognition of current and deferred income taxes for an intra-entity asset transfer until the asset has been sold to an outside party. This standard is effective at the beginning of our 2018 fiscal year. We are currently evaluating whether theThe adoption of this new guidance willASU did not have a significantmaterial impact on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

Cash Flows: Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash. In November 2016, ASU 2016-18 was issued. The update requires that a statement of cash flows explain the change during the period in the total of cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. This standard is effective at the beginning of our 2018 fiscal year. We are currently evaluating whether theThe adoption of this new guidance willASU did not have a significantmaterial impact on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

Business CombinationsAccounting Standards Issued but Not Yet Adopted
Leases (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business.842). In January 2017,February 2016, ASU 2017-012016-02, Leases, was issued. This standard will require all lessees to recognize a right of use asset and a liability to make lease payments (lease liability) on the balance sheet, except for leases with durations of twelve months or less. Lessees (for capital and operating leases) must apply a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at or after the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the consolidated financial statements. The update clarifiesmodified retrospective approach would not require any transition accounting for leases that expired before the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of businesses.earliest comparative period presented. This standard is effective at the beginning of our 20182019 fiscal year. We are currently evaluating whether the adoption of this new guidance will have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities. In August 2017, ASU 2017-12 was issued. The ASU is targeted at simplifying the application of hedge accounting and is effective at the beginning of our 2019 fiscal year. The amended guidance aims at aligning the recognition and presentation of the effects of hedge instruments and hedge items. We are currently evaluating whether the adoption of this new guidance will have a significantmaterial impact on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

2. Acquisitions
 
2018 Acquisition

During the first quarter of 2018, we completed one acquisition in the land segment. The financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the 2018 acquisition has been included in our consolidated financial statements since its respective acquisition date and did not have a material impact on our consolidated revenue and net income for the three months ended March 31, 2018.

2017 Acquisitions

In the first quarter of 2016, we signed a definitive agreement to acquire from certain ExxonMobil affiliates their aviation fueling operations at more than 80 airport locations in Canada, the United Kingdom ("U.K."), Germany, Italy, France, Australia and New Zealand. During 2016, we completed the acquisitions of the aviation fueling operations in Canada, the U.K. and France. During the first quarter of 2017, we completed the acquisition of certain aviation fueling operationssubstantially all of the remaining airport locations in Italy, Germany, Australia and New Zealand associated withZealand.

In addition to the ExxonMobil transaction described below. We alsoabove acquisitions, we completed two acquisitions during the first quarter of 2017 which were not materialsignificant individually or in the aggregate.


The following table summarizes the aggregate consideration paid for acquisitions duringin the nine months ended September 30,first quarter of 2017 and the provisional amounts of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, recognized at the acquisition date. The Company is in the process of finalizing the valuations of certain acquired fixed assets and intangible assets; thus, the provisional measurements of these acquired assets and assumed liabilities are subject to change and will be finalized no later than one year from the acquisition date.


(In millions)  Total
  
Cash paid for acquisition of businesses $87.6
 $87.1
Amounts due to sellers 0.5
Non-monetary consideration 4.3
 8.1
Estimated purchase price $91.9
Purchase price $95.7
    
Assets acquired:    
Property and equipment 10.3
 10.7
Goodwill and identifiable intangible assets 79.8
 85.0
Other current and long-term assets 8.8
 7.6
    
Liabilities assumed:    
Long-term liabilities and deferred tax liabilities (7.0) (7.7)
Estimated purchase price $91.9
Purchase price $95.7


The goodwill of $46.4 million assigned, to the aviation segment, of which $22.4$25.9 million is anticipated to be deductible for tax purposes, is attributable primarily to the expected synergies and other benefits that we believe will result from combining the operations acquired operations with the operations of our aviation segment operations.segment. The identifiable intangible assets consists of $33.4$43.0 million of customer relationships with weighted average lives of 9.96.4 years.

The financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the 2017 acquisitions have been included in our consolidated financial statements since their respective acquisition dates and did not have a materialsignificant impact on our revenue and net income for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2017. Accordingly, proPro forma information for the 2017 acquisitions has not been provided as the impact is not material.

2016 Acquisitions

On July 1, 2016, we acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of PAPCO, Inc. (“PAPCO”) and Associated Petroleum Products, Inc. (“APP”). PAPCO, headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA and APP, headquartered in Tacoma, WA are leading distributors of gasoline, diesel, lubricants, propane and related services in the Mid-Atlantic and the Pacific Northwest region of the U.S., respectively.
In addition to the above acquisitions, we completed five acquisitions in our land segment in the nine months ended September 30, 2016 which were not significant individually or in the aggregate.

The aggregate purchase price for the 2016 acquisitions of $264.0 million was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair value as of the acquisition date. The purchase price allocation for the 2016 acquisitions is as follows :


(In millions)  Total
Cash paid for acquisition of businesses $253.7
Amounts due to sellers 10.4
Purchase price $264.0
   
Assets acquired:  
Accounts and notes receivable $60.4
Inventories 35.4
Property and equipment 45.3
Goodwill and identifiable intangible assets 166.5
Other current and long-term assets 11.5
   
Liabilities assumed:  
Accounts payable (33.0)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities (21.4)
Long-term liabilities and deferred tax liabilities (0.5)
Purchase price $264.0

Goodwill of $73.4 million, of which $72.0 million is anticipated to be deductible for tax purposes, was assigned to the land segment and is attributable primarily to the expected synergies and other benefits that we believe will result from combining the operations of PAPCO and APP with our land segment operations. The identifiable intangible assets consisted of $79.7 million of customer relationships and $3.9 million of other identifiable assets, with weighted average lives of 5.4 years and 2.0 years, respectively, as well as $9.5 million of indefinite-lived trademark/trade name rights.
The following presents the unaudited pro forma results for 2016 as if the 2016 acquisitions had been completed on January 1, 2016:
  Unaudited Supplemental Pro Forma Consolidated Results 
  Three Months Ended
 Nine Months Ended
  September 30,
 September 30,
(In millions, except per share data) 2016
 2016
Revenues $7,399.8
 $19,797.6
Net income attributable to World Fuel 42.7
 133.2
     
Earnings per common share:    
Basic earnings per common share $0.62
 $1.92
Diluted earnings per common share $0.61
 $1.91


ExxonMobil
In the first quarter of 2016, we signed a definitive agreement to acquire from certain ExxonMobil affiliates their aviation fueling operations at more than 80 airport locations in Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, France, Australia and New Zealand. The transaction closed in phases with the Canada, France and U.K. locations closing during the fourth quarter of 2016 and the remaining locations closing during the first quarter of 2017.

Tobras Distribuidora de Combustiveis Limitada (“Tobras”)
On June 23, 2016, we acquired the remaining 49% of the outstanding equity interest of Tobras from the minority owners for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $3.7 million in cash (the “Tobras Acquisition”). Prior to the Tobras Acquisition, we owned 51% of the outstanding shares of Tobras and exercised control, and as such, we consolidated Tobras in our financial statements. As a result of the acquisition of the remaining equity interest of Tobras, we recorded a $10.9 million adjustment to capital in excess of par value on our consolidated balance sheets, which consisted of $3.7 million of cash paid and $7.2 million of noncontrolling interest equity.


Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale

On May 1, 2016, we completed the sale of Pester Marketing Company's ("Pester") retail business for $32.3 million, resulting in a gain of $3.8 million, which is included in other income, net in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

3. Derivatives  

We enter into financial derivative contracts in order to mitigate the risk of market price fluctuations in aviation, land and marine fuel, to offer our customers fuel pricing alternatives to meet their needs and to mitigate the risk of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. We also enter into proprietaryIf the derivative transactions, primarily intended to capitalize on arbitrage opportunitiesinstrument is not designated in basis or time spreads related to fuel products we sell. We have applied the normal purchase and normal sales exception (“NPNS”), as provided by accounting guidance for derivative instruments and hedging activities, to certain of our physical forward sales and purchase contracts. While these contracts are considered derivative instruments under the guidance for derivative instruments and hedging activities, they are not recorded at fair value, but rather are recorded in our consolidated financial statements when physical settlement of the contract occurs. If it is determined that a transaction designated as NPNS no longer qualifies for this classification, the fair value of the related contract is recorded as an asset or liability on the consolidated balance sheets and the difference between the fair value and the contract amount is immediately recognized through earnings.

The following describes our derivative classifications:

Cash Flow Hedges. Includes certain derivative contracts we execute to mitigate the risk of price volatility in forecasted transactions.

Fair Value Hedges. Includes derivative contracts we hold to hedge the risk ofrelationship, changes in the priceestimated fair market value are recognized as a component of our inventory.

Non-designated Derivatives. Includes derivatives we primarily transact to mitigate the riskrevenue, cost of market price fluctuationsrevenue or other income (expense), in the form of swaps or futures as well as certain forward fixed price purchase and sale contracts and proprietary trading.

The following table presents the gross fair value of our derivative instruments and their locations on the consolidated balance sheets (in millions):
   Gross Derivative Assets  Gross Derivative Liabilities 
   As of  As of 
   September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016  September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 
Derivative Instruments Balance Sheet Location 
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments         
   Commodity contracts Short-term derivative assets, net $0.6
 $2.2
  $1.0
 $5.4
  Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 41.6
 86.0
  52.8
 93.5
  Other long-term liabilities 
 5.1
  
 10.1
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments $42.3
 $93.3
  $53.8
 $108.9
            
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments         
   Commodity contracts Short-term derivative assets, net $133.8
 $160.3
  $83.4
 $86.7
  Identifiable intangible and other non-current assets 27.4
 17.1
  16.0
 6.2
  Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 46.4
 52.5
  77.1
 112.2
  Other long-term liabilities 6.9
 8.1
  12.1
 12.1
    $214.5
 $238.0
  $188.7
 $217.2
            
   Foreign currency contracts Short-term derivative assets, net $0.4
 $13.5
  $0.2
 $3.4
  Identifiable intangible and other non-current assets 
 0.9
  
 0.1
  Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 4.6
 1.6
  9.1
 2.8
  Other long-term liabilities 
 
  0.2
 
    $5.0
 $16.0
  $9.5
 $6.4
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments $219.5
 $253.9
  $198.2
 $223.6
            
Total derivatives   $261.8
 $347.2
  $251.9
 $332.5

For information regarding our derivative instruments measured at fair value after netting and collateral see Note 4.

The following table summarizes the gross notional values of our commodity and foreign currency exchange derivative contracts used for risk management purposes that were outstanding as of September 30, 2017 (in millions):

As of September 30,
Derivative InstrumentsUnits2017
Commodity contracts
Buy / LongBBL77.2
Sell / ShortBBL(88.7)
Foreign currency exchange contracts
Sell U.S. dollar, buy other currenciesUSD(241.2)
Buy U.S. dollar, sell other currenciesUSD431.8


The following table presents the effect and financial statement location of our derivative instruments and related hedged items in fair value hedging relationships on our consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income (in millions): income.

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)For the Three Months Ended  Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)For the Three Months Ended 
 September 30,   September 30, 
Derivative InstrumentsLocation 2017
 2016
 Hedged ItemsLocation 2017
 2016
Commodity contracts      Inventories     
 Cost of revenue $(23.1) $11.3
  Cost of revenue $0.8
 $(0.9)
Total (Loss) Gain  $(23.1) $11.3
 Total Gain (Loss)  $0.8
 $(0.9)
   
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)For the Nine Months Ended  Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)For the Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,   September 30, 
Derivative InstrumentsLocation 2017
 2016
 Hedged ItemsLocation 2017
 2016
Commodity contracts      Inventories     
 Cost of revenue $(16.4) $(19.5)  Cost of revenue $(1.3) $9.8
Total (Loss)  $(16.4) $(19.5) Total (Loss) Gain  $(1.3) $9.8

The net gainsDerivatives which qualify for hedge accounting may be designated as either a fair value or losses recognized in income for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, representing hedge ineffectiveness were a $22.3 million loss, and a $10.4 million gain, respectively.cash flow hedge. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, the amounts of losses representing hedge ineffectiveness were $17.7 million, and $9.7 million, respectively. There were no amounts for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, that were excluded from the assessment of the effectiveness of our fair value hedges.


The following table presentshedges, changes in the effectestimated fair market value of the hedging instrument and financial statement location of our derivative instrumentsthe hedged item are recognized in cash flow hedging relationships on our accumulated other comprehensive income,the same line item as the underlying transaction type in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income (in millions):
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Effective Portion)For the Three Months Ended  Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into Income (Effective Portion)For the Three Months Ended 
September 30,  September 30, 
Derivative Instruments 2017
 2016
 Location 2017
 2016
           
Commodity contracts $(83.0) $11.2
 Revenue $(8.4) $(16.6)
Commodity contracts 68.7
 17.4
 Cost of Revenue 2.8
 53.0
Total (Loss) Gain $(14.3) $28.7
 Total (Loss) Gain $(5.6) $36.4
           
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Effective Portion)For the Nine Months Ended  Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into Income (Effective Portion)For the Nine Months Ended 
September 30,  September 30, 
Derivative Instruments 2017
 2016
 Location 2017
 2016
           
Commodity contracts $23.3
 $(105.3) Revenue $(2.6) $30.7
Commodity contracts (25.2) 130.4
 Cost of Revenue (1.0) (2.9)
Total (Loss) Gain $(1.8) $25.1
 Total (Loss) Gain $(3.6) $27.9
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)

For the Three Months Ended 
September 30, 
Location 2017
 2016
Revenue $(8.2) $2.9
Cost of Revenue 4.2
 (3.6)
Total (Loss) $(4.1) $(0.7)
     
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)

For the Nine Months Ended 
September 30, 
Location 2017
 2016
Revenue $2.1
 $(12.2)
Cost of Revenue (13.9) 9.2
Total (Loss) $(11.8) $(3.0)

income. The effective portion of the gains or losses on derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges of forecasted transactions are initially reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income and subsequently reclassified into earnings once the future transactions affects earnings.
Cash flows for our hedging instruments are classified in the same category as the underlying hedged items. If for any reason hedge accounting is discontinued, then any cash flows subsequent to the date of discontinuance will be classified in a manner consistent with the nature of the instrument.

The following describes our derivative classifications:

Cash Flow Hedges. Includes certain derivative contracts we execute to mitigate the risk of price or foreign currency volatility in forecasted transactions.

Fair Value Hedges. Includes derivative contracts we hold to hedge the risk of changes in the price of our inventory.


Non-designated Derivatives. Includes derivatives we primarily transact to mitigate the risk of market price fluctuations in the form of swaps or futures contracts, as well as certain forward fixed price purchase and sale contracts, and for portfolio optimization. In addition, non-designated derivatives are held to hedge the risk of currency rate fluctuations.

The following table presents the gross fair value of our derivative instruments and their locations on the consolidated balance sheets (in millions):
   Gross Derivative Assets Gross Derivative Liabilities
   As of As of
   March 31, December 31, March 31, December 31,
   2018 2017 2018 2017
Derivative InstrumentsConsolidated Balance Sheets location        
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments        
   Commodity contractsShort-term derivative assets, net $
 $0.4
 $
 $0.5
 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 11.5
 2.3
 29.1
 43.1
   $11.5
 $2.7
 $29.1
 $43.6
          
   Foreign currency contractsShort-term derivative assets, net $
 $
 $0.1
 $
 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 1.9
 
 5.6
 
   $1.9
 $
 $5.7
 $
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments $13.4
 $2.7
 $34.8
 $43.6
          
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments        
   Commodity contractsShort-term derivative assets, net $60.1
 $191.4
 $8.2
 $123.3
 Identifiable intangible and other non-current assets 31.9
 18.2
 15.3
 5.2
 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 192.1
 86.1
 231.2
 138.2
 Other long-term liabilities 12.4
 5.2
 23.1
 13.5
   $296.5
 $300.9
 $277.9
 $280.2
          
   Foreign currency contractsShort-term derivative assets, net $1.9
 $4.5
 $0.6
 $2.8
 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 3.7
 3.9
 6.7
 5.7
 Other long-term liabilities 
 
 0.1
 0.2
   $5.6
 $8.5
 $7.4
 $8.7
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments $302.1
 $309.4
 $285.3
 $288.9
          
Total derivatives  $315.5
 $312.0
 $320.1
 $332.5

For information regarding our derivative instruments measured at fair value after netting and collateral see Note 6.

The following table summarizes the gross notional values of our commodity and foreign currency exchange derivative contracts used for risk management purposes that were outstanding as of March 31, 2018 (in millions):

As of March 31,
Derivative InstrumentsUnits2018
Commodity contracts
Buy / LongBBL67.4
Sell / ShortBBL(79.3)
Foreign currency exchange contracts
Sell U.S. dollar, buy other currenciesUSD(266.4)
Buy U.S. dollar, sell other currenciesUSD526.7



As of March 31, 2018, and 2017, the following amounts were recorded on the consolidated balance sheets related to cumulative basis adjustments for fair value hedges (in million):

Line item in the Consolidated Balance Sheets in which the hedged item is included Carrying Amount of Hedged Asset/(Liabilities) Cumulative Amount of Fair Value Hedging Adjustment Included in the Carrying Amount of the Hedged Asset/(Liabilities)
  March 31, March 31,
  2018 2017 2018 2017
Inventory $68.9
 $55.5
 $2.6
 $(0.1)



The following table presents the effect of fair value and cash flow hedges on income and expense line items in our Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income (in millions):
   Location and Amount of Gain and (Loss) Recognized in Income on Fair Value and Cash Flow Hedging Relationships
   Three Months Ended
   March 31, 2018 March 31, 2017
  Revenue Cost of Revenue Revenue Cost of Revenue
Total amounts of income and expense line items in which the effects of fair value or cash flow hedged are recorded $9,181.3
 $8,937.9
 $8,194.3
 $7,962.9
Gains or Loss on fair value hedge relationships        
   Commodity contracts         
 Hedged Item 
 5.5
 
 (3.6)
 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments 
 (5.6) 
 5.3
Gains or Loss on cash flow hedge relationships        
   Commodity contracts         
 Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (3.6) 18.2
 (10.1) 6.8
Total amount of income of expense line items excluding the impact of hedges $9,184.9
 $8,956.0
 $8,184.2
 $7,971.4

For the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, there were no gains or losses recognized in earnings related to our fair value or cash flow hedges that were excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness.

The following table presents the effect and financial statement location of our derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships on our accumulated other comprehensive income, Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income (in millions):
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive IncomeThree Months Ended Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into IncomeThree Months Ended
March 31, March 31,
Derivative Instruments2018 2017 Location2018 2017
         
Commodity contracts$(2.3) $57.1
 Revenue$(3.6) $(10.1)
Commodity contracts10.2
 (50.0) Cost of Revenue18.2
 6.8
Foreign Currency contracts(2.8)

 Other Income (expense) net


Total (Loss) Gain$5.1
 $7.1
 Total (Loss) Gain$14.6
 $(3.4)


The following table presents the effect and financial statement location of our derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments on our consolidated statementsConsolidated Statements of incomeIncome and comprehensive incomeComprehensive Income (in millions):
Amount of Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) For the Three Months Ended  Three Months Ended
 September 30, 
Amount of Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)  March 31,
Location 2017
 2016
 Location 2018 2017
Commodity contracts        
Revenue $(31.2) $18.3
 Revenue $47.6
 $49.2
Cost of revenue 47.9
 (14.6) Cost of revenue (37.0) (38.8)
 $16.7
 $3.7
 $10.6
 $10.4
Foreign currency contracts        
Revenue $(1.0) $1.3
 Revenue $(0.6) $(0.5)
Other (expense), net (2.5) (0.5) Other expense, net (2.8) (1.6)
 $(3.5) $0.8
 $(3.4) $(2.0)
Total Gain $13.2
 $4.5
 $7.2
 $8.3
    
Amount of Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) For the Nine Months Ended 
 September 30, 
Derivative Instruments - Non-designatedLocation 2017
 2016
Commodity contracts    
Revenue $37.1
 $51.7
Cost of revenue 11.7
 (53.3)
 $48.8
 $(1.6)
Foreign currency contracts    
Revenue $(3.1) $7.7
Other (expense), net (8.9) (6.1)
 $(12.0) $1.6
Total Gain $36.8
 $

Credit-Risk-Related Contingent Features
 
We enter into derivative instrument contracts which may require us to periodically provide collateral. Certain derivative contracts contain credit-risk-related contingent clauses which are triggered by credit events. These credit events may include the requirement to provide additional collateral or the immediate settlement of the derivative instruments upon the occurrence of a credit downgrade or if certain defined financial ratios fall below an established threshold. The following table presents the potential collateral requirements for derivative liabilities with credit-risk-contingent features (in millions):
Potential Collateral Requirements for
Derivative Liabilities with
Credit-Risk-Contingent Features
  
Potential Collateral Requirements for
Derivative Liabilities with
Credit-Risk-Contingent Features
 As of September 30, 2017
 As of December 31, 2016
 As of March 31, 2018 As of December 31, 2017
Net derivatives liability positions with credit contingent features $5.0
 $15.2
 $10.8
 $11.8
Maximum potential collateral requirements $5.0
 $15.2
 $10.8
 $11.8

At September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, there was no collateral held by our counterparties on these derivative contracts with credit-risk-contingent features.

4. Goodwill
Goodwill arises because the purchase price paid for our acquisitions reflects numerous factors, including the strategic fit and expected synergies these acquisitions bring to our existing operations. Goodwill is recorded at fair value and is reviewed at least annually for impairment.
The following table provides the components of and changes in the carrying amount of goodwill (in millions):
  Aviation Land Total
Balance as of December 31, 2017 $326.9
 $518.5
 $845.5
Additions 
 13.7
 13.7
Foreign exchange and other adjustments (1.4) 9.1
 7.7
Balance as of March 31, 2018 $325.5
 $541.3
 $866.9


5. Debt, Interest Income, Expense and Other Finance Costs

On January 30, 2018, we elected to amend our Credit Facility (the “Amendment”), and prepay certain amounts on our Term Loans. The Amendment lowers the borrowing capacity of our Credit Facility to approximately $1.16 billion with a sublimit of $400.0 million for the issuance of letters of credit and bankers' acceptances. Under the Credit Facility, we have the right to request increases in available borrowings up to an additional $200.0 million, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions. The Credit Facility matures in October 2021. In connection with the Amendment, we also elected to make a $300.0 million payment on the outstanding amounts owed on the Term Loans.
Our debt consisted of the following (in millions):
  As of
  March 31, December 31,
  2018 2017
Credit Facility $289.0
 $60.0
Term Loans 531.6
 835.8
Capital leases 10.0
 10.4
Other 3.8
 4.0
Total debt $834.4
 $910.2
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases $33.6
 $25.6
Long-term debt $800.8
 $884.6


The following table provides additional information about our interest income (expense), and other financing costs, net, for the periods presented (in millions):
  For the Three Months Ended
  March 31,
  2018 2017
Interest income $0.6
 $1.0
Interest expense and other financing costs (16.9) (13.7)
  $(16.3) $(12.7)


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6. Fair Value Measurements
 
The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, net, accounts payable and accrued expenses and other current liabilities approximate fair value based on the short-term maturities of these instruments. The carrying values of our debt and notes receivables approximate fair value since these instruments bear interest either at variable rates or fixed rates which are not significantly different than market rates. Based on the fair value hierarchy, our debt of $1.2 billion$834.4 million and $1.2 billion$910.2 million as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively, and our notes receivable of $65.4$44.7 million and $16.9$44.9 million as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively, are categorized in Level 3.2.
 

The following table presents information about our gross assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in millions):
Fair Value measurements as of September 30, 2017 Fair Value measurements as of March 31, 2018
 Level 1 Inputs
 Level 2 Inputs
 Level 3 Inputs
 Total Fair Value
 Level 1 Inputs
 Level 2 Inputs
 Level 3 Inputs
 Total Fair Value
Assets:                
Commodities contracts $208.7
 $46.7
 $1.4
 $256.8
 $179.9
 $127.0
 $1.1
 $308.0
Foreign currency contracts 
 5.0
 
 5.0
 
 7.5
 
 7.5
Cash surrender value of life insurance 
 5.4
 
 5.4
 
 5.8
 
 5.8
Total assets at fair value $208.7
 $57.1
 $1.4
 $267.2
 $179.9
 $140.3
 $1.1
 $321.3
                
Liabilities:  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Commodities contracts $187.3
 $54.8
 $0.2
 $242.4
 $187.8
 $118.5
 $0.7
 $307.0
Foreign currency contracts 
 9.5
 
 9.5
 
 13.2
 
 13.2
Total liabilities at fair value $187.3
 $64.3
 $0.2
 $251.9
 $187.8
 $131.7
 $0.7
 $320.1
                
Fair Value measurements as of December 31, 2016 Fair Value measurements as of December 31, 2017
 Level 1 Inputs
 Level 2 Inputs
 Level 3 Inputs
 Total Fair Value
 Level 1 Inputs
 Level 2 Inputs
 Level 3 Inputs
 Total Fair Value
Assets:                
Commodities contracts $273.6
 $55.3
 $2.3
 $331.2
 $196.3
 $106.1
 $1.2
 $303.6
Foreign currency contracts 
 16.0
 
 16.0
 
 8.5
 
 8.5
Cash surrender value of life insurance 
 4.0
 
 4.0
 
 5.6
 
 5.6
Total assets at fair value $273.6
 $75.3
 $2.3
 $351.2
 $196.3
 $120.2
 $1.2
 $317.7
                
Liabilities:                
Commodities contracts $236.6
 $88.8
 $0.7
 $326.1
 $210.6
 $111.8
 $1.4
 $323.9
Foreign currency contracts 
 6.4
 
 6.4
 
 8.7
 
 8.7
Total liabilities at fair value $236.6
 $95.2
 $0.7
 $332.5
 $210.6
 $120.5
 $1.4
 $332.5

         
There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the periods presented. The fair values of our commodity contracts measured using Level 3 inputs were not material at September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively.

For our derivative contracts, we may enter into master netting, collateral and offset agreements with counterparties. These agreements provide us the ability to offset a counterparty’s rights and obligations, request additional collateral when necessary or liquidate the collateral in the event of counterparty default. We net fair value of cash collateral paid or received against fair value amounts recognized for net derivative positions executed with the same counterparty under the same master netting or offset agreement.

The following tables summarize those commodity derivative balances subject to the right of offset as presented on our consolidated balance sheet. We have elected to offset the recognized fair value amounts for multiple derivative instruments executed with the same counterparty in our financial statements when a legal right of offset exists.
Fair Value as of September 30, 2017 Fair Value as of March 31, 2018
         Gross Amounts
           Gross Amounts  
 Gross Amounts
 Gross Amounts
 Net Amounts
 Cash
  without
   Gross Amounts Gross Amounts Net Amounts Cash  without  
 Recognized
 Offset
 Presented
 Collateral
 Right of Offset
 Net Amounts
 Recognized Offset Presented Collateral Right of Offset Net Amounts
Assets:                        
Commodities contracts $256.8
 $198.9
 $57.9
 $22.4
 $
 $35.5
 $308.0
 $239.4
 $68.6
 $
 $
 $68.6
Foreign currency contracts 5.0
 4.8
 0.2
 
 
 0.2
 7.5
 6.4
 1.1
 
 
 1.1
Total assets at fair value $261.8
 $203.7
 $58.1
 $22.4
 $
 $35.7
 $315.5
 $245.8
 $69.7
 $
 $
 $69.7
                        
Liabilities:                        
Commodities contracts $242.4
 $198.9
 $43.5
 $11.3
 $
 $32.2
 $307.0
 $239.4
 $67.6
 $7.9
 $
 $59.7
Foreign currency contracts 9.5
 4.8
 4.7
 
 
 4.7
 13.2
 6.4
 6.8
 
 
 6.8
Total liabilities at fair value $251.9
 $203.7
 $48.2
 $11.3
 $
 $36.9
 $320.1
 $245.8
 $74.3
 $7.9
 $
 $66.4

Fair Value as of December 31, 2016 Fair Value as of December 31, 2017
         Gross Amounts
           Gross Amounts  
 Gross Amounts
 Gross Amounts
 Net Amounts
 Cash
  without
   Gross Amounts Gross Amounts Net Amounts Cash  without  
 Recognized
 Offset
 Presented
 Collateral
 Right of Offset
 Net Amounts
 Recognized Offset Presented Collateral Right of Offset Net Amounts
Assets:                        
Commodities contracts $331.2
 $249.7
 $81.5
 $27.1
 $
 $54.5
 $303.6
 $228.4
 $75.1
 $21.2
 $
 $53.9
Foreign currency contracts 16.0
 5.1
 10.9
 
 
 10.9
 8.5
 6.7
 1.7
 
 
 1.7
Total assets at fair value $347.2
 $254.8
 $92.4
 $27.1
 $
 $65.3
 $312.0
 $235.2
 $76.9
 $21.2
 $
 $55.7
                        
Liabilities:                        
Commodities contracts $326.1
 $249.7
 $76.5
 $2.0
 $
 $74.5
 $323.9
 $228.4
 $95.4
 $39.2
 $
 $56.2
Foreign currency contracts 6.4
 5.1
 1.2
 
 
 1.2
 8.7
 6.7
 2.0
 
 
 2.0
Total liabilities at fair value $332.5
 $254.8
 $77.7
 $2.0
 $
 $75.7
 $332.5
 $235.2
 $97.4
 $39.2
 $
 $58.2


At September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, we did not present any amounts gross on our consolidated balance sheet where we had the right of offset.
Concentration of Credit Risk

The individual over-the-counter (OTC) counterparty exposure is managed within predetermined credit limits and includes the use of cash-call margins when appropriate, thereby reducing the risk of significant nonperformance. At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, two counterparties each represented over 10% of our credit exposure to OTC derivative counterparties for a total credit risk of $8.1$28.1 million.

5. Debt, Interest Income, Expense and Other Finance Costs

Our debt consisted of the following (in millions):
  As of 
  September 30,
 December 31,
  2017
 2016
Credit Facility $297.0
 $325.2
Term Loans 840.0
 840.0
Capital leases 11.1
 12.6
Other 3.6
 8.5
Total debt $1,151.7
 $1,186.3
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases $23.6
 $15.4
Long-term debt $1,128.1
 $1,170.8


The following table provides additional information about our interest income (expense), and other financing costs, net, for the periods presented (in millions):
  For the Three Months Ended  For the Nine Months Ended 
  September 30,  September 30, 
  2017
 2016
 2017
 2016
Interest income $1.2
 $0.8
 $3.9
 $3.6
Interest expense and other financing costs (17.0) (11.0) (46.2) (29.5)
  $(15.8) $(10.3) $(42.2) $(26.0)


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6. Shareholders’ Equity
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Our other comprehensive income (loss), consisting of foreign currency translation adjustments related to our subsidiaries that have a functional currency other than the U.S. dollar and derivative instruments, was as follows (in millions):
  
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustments

 
Derivative
Instruments

 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss

Balance as of December 31, 2016 $(147.5) $(7.4) $(154.8)
Other comprehensive income 29.8
 1.8
 31.6
Less: Net other comprehensive (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest (1.6) 
 (1.6)
Balance as of September 30, 2017 $(119.2) $(5.6) $(124.8)
       
Balance as of December 31, 2015 $(108.7) $(0.8) $(109.5)
Other comprehensive (loss) (27.9) (2.8) (30.7)
Less: Net other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest (1.8) 
 (1.8)
Balance as of September 30, 2016 $(134.8) $(3.6) $(138.3)

The foreign currency translation adjustment gains for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 were primarily due to the weakening of the U.S. dollar as compared to the British Pound. The foreign currency translation adjustment losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 were primarily due to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar as compared to the Brazilian Real and the British Pound.

7. Income Taxes
U.S. and foreign income (loss) before income taxes consist of the following (in millions):
  For the Three Months Ended  For the Nine Months Ended 
  September 30,  September 30, 
  2017
 2016
 2017
 2016
United States $(28.2) $(13.0) $(46.7) $(38.6)
Foreign 72.8
 61.4
 162.2
 178.6
  $44.6
 $48.4
 $115.6
 $140.1

Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, and operating loss and income tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted income tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in income tax rates is recorded as a component of the income tax provision in the period that includes the enactment date.


We have recorded deferred tax assets for gross temporary differences where our tax basis exceeds our book basis, including net operating loss deferred tax assets primarily in the United States. We have also recorded deferred tax liabilities for gross temporary differences where our book basis exceeds our tax basis.

Regular assessments are made on the likelihood that our deferred tax assets will be recovered from our future taxable income. Our evaluation is based on estimates, assumptions, and includes an analysis of available positive and negative evidence, giving weight based on the evidence’s relative objectivity. Sources of positive evidence include estimates of future taxable income, future reversal of existing taxable temporary differences, taxable income in carryback years, and available tax planning strategies. Sources of negative evidence include current and cumulative losses in recent years, losses expected in early future years, any history of operating losses or tax credit carryforwards expiring unused, and unsettled circumstances that, if unfavorably resolved, would adversely affect future profit levels.

The remaining carrying value of the Company’s deferred tax assets, after recording the valuation allowance on our U.S. deferred tax assets, is based on our present belief that it is more likely than not that we will be able to generate sufficient future taxable income in certain tax jurisdictions to utilize such deferred tax assets. The amount of the remaining deferred tax assets considered recoverable could be adjusted if our estimates of future taxable income during the carryforward period change favorably or unfavorably. To the extent we believe that it is more likely than not that some or all of the remaining deferred tax assets will not be realized, we must establish a valuation allowance against those deferred tax assets, resulting in additional income tax expense in the period such determination is made. To the extent a valuation allowance currently exists, we will continue to monitor all positive and negative evidence until we believe it is more likely than not that it is no longer necessary, resulting in an income tax benefit in the period such determination is made.
Our income tax provision for the periods presented and the respective effective income tax rates for such periods are as follows (in millions, except for income tax rates): 
 For the Three Months Ended  For the Nine Months Ended  For the Three Months Ended
 September 30,  September 30,  March 31,
 2017
 2016
 2017
 2016
 2018 2017
Income tax provision $82.6
 $5.4
 $92.2
 $15.7
 $7.3
 $5.0
            
Effective income tax rate 185.0% 11.1% 79.8% 11.2% 19.0% 13.9%

 

Our provision for income taxes for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 was $7.3 million. Our provision for income taxes was adjusted for an income tax benefit of $4.9 million, net, for discrete items primarily related to changes in estimates in uncertain tax positions, an adjustment for stock based compensation in accordance with ASU 2016-09, and changes in the valuation allowance in various jurisdictions. Without the $4.9 million in discrete items, the effective income tax rate would have been 31.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2018.

Our provision for income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2017 was $82.6$5.0 million and includes a valuation allowance on our U.S. deferredwas adjusted for an income tax assetsbenefit of $76.9$1.2 million, due to the Company's U.S. operations generating a three-year cumulative loss during the quarter. The valuation allowance is comprised of $24.0 million of deferred tax assets generated during 2017 and $52.9 million related to deferred tax assets generated in previous years. In addition, the provision also includes other net, for discrete items totaling $1.7 million, primarily related to changes in estimates in uncertain tax positions and an adjustment for stock based compensation. Without the $76.9$1.2 million valuation adjustment and otherin discrete items, the effective income tax rate would have been 12.5% for the three months ended September 30, 2017.

Our provision for income taxes for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was $92.2 million, and includes the U.S. valuation allowance of $76.9 million and other discrete amounts of $5.6 million related to changes in estimates in uncertain tax positions and an adjustment for stock based compensation. Without the valuation allowance of $76.9 million and other discrete items, the nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2017 effective income tax rate would have been 8.3%10.6%.

Our provision for income taxes for each of the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017 and 2016 was calculated based on the estimated annual effective income tax rate for 20172018 and 20162017 fiscal years. The actual effective income tax rate for the 20172018 fiscal year may be materially different as a result of differences between estimated versus actual results and the geographic tax jurisdictions in which the results are earned.
 
We operate under a special income tax concession in Singapore which began January 1, 2008. Our current 5 year special income tax concession was effective January 1, 2013.2018. The special income tax concession is conditional upon our meeting of certain employment and investment thresholds which, if not met in accordance with our agreement, may eliminate the benefit beginning with the first year in which the conditions are not satisfied. The income tax concession reduces the income tax rate on qualified sales and the impact of this income tax concession increased foreign income taxes by $0.1 million and decreased foreign income taxes by $0.2 million and $0.6$0.8 million for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, respectively, and by $1.4 million and $2.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The impact of the income tax concession had no impact on basic earnings per common share was $0.01 for the three months ended September 30, 2016,March 31, 2018 and $0.02 and $0.03 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Thean impact of the income tax concession$0.01 on dilutedbasic earnings per common share was $0.01 for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and $0.02 and $0.03 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.March 31, 2017. The income tax concession did not have anhad no impact on basic and diluted earnings per common share for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and an impact of $0.01 on diluted earnings per common share for the three months ended March 31, 2017.

We have various income tax returns under examination both in the U.S. and in foreign jurisdictions. The most significant of these are in Korea for the 2011 to 2014 tax years, in Denmark for the 2013 to 2015 tax years and the U.S. for the 2013 to 2016 tax years. In 2017, the South Korea branch of one of our subsidiaries has received an income tax assessment noticenotices for the years 2011 -to 2014 totaling $8.2 million (KRW 9.2 billion). We disagree with the South Korea tax authorities' assessment and are in the process of appealing.

8. Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets
Goodwill arises because the purchase price paid for our acquisitions reflects numerous factors, including the strategic fit and expected synergies these acquisitions bring to our existing operations. Goodwill is recorded at fair value and is reviewed at least annually for impairment.
Goodwill evaluations are performed at the reporting unit level and are based on an assessment of qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of any individual reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. Factors that could affect fair value include material adverse changes in the markets in which a unit operates, such as the prolonged weakness within the global shipping and offshore oil exploration markets, and extended periods of oversupplied global fuel markets combined with limited market volatility, which can adversely impact the demand for our products and services, among others.
The following table provides the components of and changes in the carrying amount of goodwill (in millions):
  Aviation
 Land
 Marine
 Total
Balance as of December 31, 2016 $266.8
 $496.7
 $72.3
 $835.8
Additions 46.4
 
 
 46.4
Foreign exchange and other adjustments 8.9
 9.9
 0.1
 19.0
Balance as of September 30, 2017 $322.2
 $506.6
 $72.4
 $901.1


In connection with our acquisitions, we record identifiable intangible assets at fair value. The determination of the fair values of our identifiable intangible assets involves a significant amount of forecasting and other assumptions associated with recently acquired businesses for which we may not have as much historical information or trend data as we would for our existing businesses. Identifiable intangible assets are reviewed for impairment at least annually during the fourth quarter, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.
The following table provides information about our identifiable intangible assets (in millions):
 As of September 30, 2017  As of December 31, 2016 
 Gross Carrying Amount
 Accumulated Amortization
 Net
 Gross Carrying Amount
 Accumulated Amortization
 Net
Intangible assets subject to amortization:           
Customer relationships$391.7
 $181.9
 $209.8
 $353.8
 $155.5
 $198.3
Supplier agreements38.7
 14.8
 23.9
 38.7
 13.3
 25.4
Others40.9
 25.1
 15.8
 37.2
 20.2
 17.0
 471.4
 221.9
 249.5
 429.8
 189.1
 240.7
Intangible assets not subject to amortization:           
Trademark/trade name rights40.2
 

 40.2
 41.7
 

 41.7
 $511.6
 $221.9
 $289.6
 $471.4
 $189.1
 $282.3


9. Earnings per Common Share
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share for the periods presented (in millions, except per share amounts):

  For the Three Months Ended  For the Nine Months Ended 
  September 30,  September 30, 
  2017
 2016
 2017
 2016
Numerator:        
Net income (loss) attributable to World Fuel $(38.5) $42.7
 $22.8
 $124.3
Denominator:        
Weighted average common shares for basic earnings per common share 67.9
 69.1
 68.3
 69.4
Effect of dilutive securities 0.3
 0.4
 0.3
 0.5
Weighted average common shares for diluted earnings per common share 68.2
 69.5
 68.6
 69.9
         
Weighted average securities which are not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per common share because their impact is anti-dilutive or their performance conditions have not been met 1.6
 1.3
 1.4
 1.3
         
Basic earnings per common share $(0.57) $0.62
 $0.33
 $1.79
         
Diluted earnings per common share $(0.57) $0.61
 $0.33
 $1.78



10. Commitments and Contingencies
Tax Matters
From time to time, we are under review by various domestic and foreign tax authorities with regards to indirect tax matters and are involved in various challenges and litigation in a number of countries, including, in particular, Brazil and South Korea, where the amounts under controversy may be significant.

During the quarter ended December 31, 2016, the Korean branch (“WFSK”) of one of our subsidiaries received assessments of approximately $10.6 million (KRW 11.911.3 billion) and during the quarter ended June 30, 2017, an assessment for an additional $17.9 million (KRW 20.1 billion) from the regional tax authorities of Seoul, South Korea (“SRTO”). The assessments primarily consist of fines and penalties for allegedly failing to issue Value Added Tax ("VAT") invoices and report certain transactions during the period 2011-2014. These assessments do not involve failure to pay or collect VAT. We believe that these assessments are without merit and are currently appealing the actions. During the quarter ended March 31, 2018, one of our Denmark subsidiaries received an audit inquiry from the Denmark tax authorities relating to transfer pricing and related issues for the tax years 2013 to 2015. In addition, in 2017, we received a notice of examination from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service for the 2013 to 2016 tax years. We are currently responding to the requests from the U.S. and Denmark tax authorities.

We are also involved in a numberAn unfavorable resolution of tax disputes with federal, state and municipal tax authorities in Brazil, relating primarily to VAT (ICMS) tax matters. These disputes are at various stagesone or more of the legal process, including the administrative review phase and the collection action phase, and include assessments of fixed amounts of principal and penalties, plus interest.

When we deem it appropriate and the amounts are reasonably estimable, we establish reserves for potential adjustments to our provision for the accrual of indirect taxes that may result from examinations or other actions by tax authorities. If events occur which indicate payment of these amounts is unnecessary, the reversal of the liabilities would result in the recognition of benefits in the period we determine the liabilities are no longer necessary. If our estimates of any of our federal, state, and foreign indirect tax liabilities are less than the ultimate assessment, itabove matters could result in a further charge to expense. Except with respect to the matters described above, we believe that the final outcome of any pending examinations, agreements, administrative or judicial proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or cash flows.flows in the quarter and year in which an adjustment is recorded or the tax is due or paid. As audits and examinations are still in process or we have not yet reached the final stages of the appeals process, the timing of the ultimate resolution and any payments that may be required for the above matters cannot be determined at this time.

8. Revenue from Contracts with Customers

We enter into contracts with customers in various ways including via master supply or blanket sales agreement when combined with some form of nomination and acceptance such as a purchase order or delivery ticket, stand-alone agreements, or through spot transactions where fuel is delivered for immediate settlement. Our contracts primarily require us to deliver fuel and fuel-related products, while other arrangements require us to complete agreed-upon services. Our contracts may contain fixed or variable pricing or some combination of those.

The majority of our consolidated revenues are generated through the sale of fuel and fuel-related products. Revenue from the sale of fuel is recognized when delivery is made to our customers and they obtain control, the sales price is determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. Fulfillment costs, including those associated with certain transportation costs are included in the transaction price, while taxes assessed by a government authority and certain fees charged by third parties are excluded.

Revenue from services, including energy procurement advisory services, international trip planning support, and transaction and payment management processing, are recognized over the contract period when services have been performed and we have the right to invoice for those services. We generally charge a nominal fixed monthly fee coupled with a per transaction fee for the services we provide our customers. For our service contracts, we have applied the practical expedient to recognize revenue in

the amount to which we have a right to invoice if we have a right to consideration from a customer in an amount that corresponds directly with the value to the customer of our performance completed to date.

We record fuel sales and services, with the exception of revenue from merchant services, on a gross basis as we generally take inventory risk, have latitude in establishing the sales price, have discretion in the supplier selection, maintain credit risk and are the primary obligor in the sales arrangement. Whether the services have been performed and the customer has obtained control are factors we take into consideration in deciding when to recognize revenue. These factors are readily determinable and consistently applied throughout our business. Therefore, we generally have not needed to make material estimates or assumptions with respect to revenue recognition.

The following table presents our revenues from contracts with customers (in millions) disaggregated by major geographic areas we conduct business in. Prior period amounts have not been adjusted under the modified retrospective method.
  For the Three Months Ended
  March 31,
  2018 2017
Aviation $392.0
 $258.6
Marine 799.6
 893.4
Land 1.1
 0.3
Asia Pacific $1,192.7
 $1,152.3
     
Aviation $670.0
 $453.3
Marine 637.4
 659.2
Land 679.8
 602.2
EMEA $1,987.2
 $1,714.6
     
Aviation $490.2
 $330.9
Marine 155.2
 156.1
Land 184.2
 171.0
LATAM $829.7
 $658.0
     
Aviation $2,763.0
 $2,255.9
Marine 279.9
 230.3
Land 1,958.3
 1,995.5
North America $5,001.2
 $4,481.7
Other revenues (excluded from ASC 606) $170.6
 $187.7
  $9,181.3
 $8,194.3

Our contract assets and liabilities balances and the changes in these balances were not material for the three months ended March 31, 2018.
Within our Land and Aviation segments, contracts with customers, include multi-year fuel sales contracts, which are priced at market-based indices and require minimum volume purchase commitments from our customers. The consideration expected from these contracts is considered variable due to the market-based pricing and the variability is not resolved until delivery is made to our customers. The variable consideration is allocated entirely to the respective performance obligation. We applied the optional exemptions from disclosing the information about our remaining performance obligations from these contracts.

Additionally, we applied the optional exemptions from disclosing the information about our remaining performance obligations for contracts from our service contracts in the amount to which we have the right to invoice or for contracts with customers that have an original expected duration of one year or less.

Other Matters
On August 31, 2016, Hanjin Shipping Co., Ltd. (“Hanjin”), onepractical expedients applied affecting our measurement and recognition of our customers in our marine segment, filed for bankruptcy protection in South Korea and on September 1, 2016, the Korean Rehabilitation Court accepted Hanjin’s application for rehabilitation. On February 17, 2017, the Korean Rehabilitation Court formally adjudicated the liquidation of Hanjin. As of September 30, 2017, the outstanding Hanjin receivables were not material.

We are also a party to various claims, complaints and proceedings arising in the ordinary course of our business including, but not limited to, environmental claims, commercial and governmental contract claims, such as property damage, demurrage, personal injury, billing and fuel quality claims,revenue as well as bankruptcy preference claimsour disclosures relate to our treatment of shipping and administrative claims. We have established loss provisionshandling and taxes. If we perform shipping and handling activities after our customer obtains control of goods or services, then we will account for these ordinary course claimsshipping and handling costs as well as other matters in which lossesactivities to fulfill the promise to transfer the good. We record revenue net of taxes assessed by a governmental authority that are probableboth imposed on and can beconcurrent with a specific revenue-producing transaction and collected by us from a customer (for example, sales, use, value added, and certain excise taxes). Additionally, we will not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component if we

reasonably estimated. As of September 30, 2017,expect, at contract inception, that the period between when we had recorded certain reserves which were not material. For those matters wheretransfer a reserve has not been establishedpromised good or service to a customer and for which we believe a loss is reasonably possible, as well as for matters where a reserve has been recorded but for which an exposure to loss in excess ofwhen the amount accrued is reasonably possible, we believe that such losses will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements. However, any adverse resolution of one or more such claims, complaints or proceedings during a particular period could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements or disclosurescustomer pays for that period.good or service is one year or less.
Our estimates regarding potential losses and materiality are based on our judgment and assessment of the claims utilizing currently available information. Although we will continue to reassess our reserves and estimates based on future developments, our objective assessment of the legal merits of such claims may not always be predictive of the outcome and actual results may vary from our current estimates.

11.9. Business Segments
 
We operate in three reportable segments consisting of aviation, land and marine. Corporate expenses are allocated to the segments based on usage, where possible, or on other factors according to the nature of the activity. Our operating segments are determined based on the different markets in which we provide products and services, which are defined primarily by the customers and the products and services provided to those customers. Accordingly, our aviation, land and marine segments are organized based on the specific markets their functional business components serve, which are primarily businesses and governmental customers operating in those respective markets.

In our aviation segment, we offer fuel and relatedfuel-related products and services to major commercial airlines, second and third tier airlines, cargo carriers, regional and low cost carriers, airports, fixed based operators, corporate fleets, fractional operators, private aircraft, military fleets and the U.S. and foreign governments as well as intergovernmental organizations. In addition, we supply products and services to U.S. and foreign government, intergovernmental and military customers, such as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency.

In our land segment, we offer fuel, lubricants, power and natural gas solutions through Kinect, our global energy management services platform, and related products and services to customers including petroleum distributors operating in the land transportation market, retail petroleum operators, and industrial, commercial, residential and government customers.

Our marine segment product and service offerings include fuel, lubricants and related products and services to a broad base of customers, including international container and tanker fleets, commercial cruise lines, yachts and time charter operators, offshore rig owners and operators, the U.S. and foreign governments as well as other fuel suppliers.

Within each of our segments we may enter into derivative contracts to mitigate the risk of market price fluctuations and also to offer our customers fuel pricing alternatives to meet their needs.
 
Information concerning our revenue, gross profit and income from operations by segment is as follows (in millions):
 For the Three Months Ended  For the Nine Months Ended  For the Three Months Ended
 September 30,  September 30,  March 31,
Revenue: 2017
 2016
 2017
 2016
 2018 2017
Aviation segment $3,705.8
 $2,969.2
 $10,531.6
 $7,810.2
 $4,292.9
 $3,317.4
Land segment 2,770.5
 2,509.8
 8,117.9
 6,375.9
 2,860.7
 2,783.4
Marine segment 2,066.7
 1,920.7
 6,173.9
 5,037.5
 2,027.7
 2,093.5
 $8,543.0
 $7,399.8
 $24,823.4
 $19,223.6
 $9,181.3
 $8,194.3
            
Gross profit:            
Aviation segment $123.9
 $111.7
 $334.8
 $298.9
 $110.0
 $100.0
Land segment 85.5
 87.8
 270.5
 261.7
 102.2
 97.8
Marine segment 30.5
 37.2
 97.0
 116.0
 31.2
 33.6
 $239.9
 $236.7
 $702.3
 $676.7
 $243.4
 $231.4
Income from operations:            
Aviation segment $61.6
 $52.6
 $151.7
 $123.8
 $47.8
 $40.4
Land segment 13.1
 13.9
 46.7
 64.0
 19.6
 21.4
Marine segment 4.3
 10.3
 19.9
 32.8
 8.6
 8.3
 79.1
 76.8
 218.4
 220.5
 75.9
 70.1
Corporate overhead - unallocated (17.8) (18.6) (55.5) (55.7) (18.7) (19.8)
 $61.3
 $58.2
 $162.8
 $164.8
 $57.2
 $50.3

 


Information concerning our accounts receivable, net and total assets by segment is as follows (in millions):
 As of  As of
 September 30,
 December 31,
 March 31, December 31,
 2017
 2016
 2018 2017
Accounts receivable, net:        
Aviation segment, net of allowance for bad debt of $9.4 and $6.6 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively $934.3
 $776.0
Land segment, net of allowance for bad debt of $7.8 and $8.2 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively 794.0
 737.5
Marine segment, net of allowance for bad debt of $11.1 and $10.2 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively 855.1
 830.5
Aviation segment, net of allowance for bad debt of $11.1 and $10.8 as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively $991.1
 $1,013.0
Land segment, net of allowance for bad debt of $4.1 and $6.6 as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively 912.4
 874.7
Marine segment, net of allowance for bad debt of $9.4 and $10.4 as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively 762.7
 817.9
 $2,583.4
 $2,344.0
 $2,666.3
 $2,705.6
Total assets:  
  
  
  
Aviation segment $2,242.3
 $2,050.6
 $2,160.2
 $2,240.4
Land segment 2,014.7
 1,928.5
 2,144.3
 2,091.4
Marine segment 1,309.6
 1,287.7
 986.5
 1,097.1
Corporate 156.4
 145.8
 181.0
 158.9
 $5,723.1
 $5,412.6
 $5,472.1
 $5,587.8


10. Earnings per Common Share
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share for the periods presented (in millions, except per share amounts):
  For the Three Months Ended
  March 31,
  2018 2017
Numerator:    
Net income attributable to World Fuel $31.2
 $31.3
Denominator:    
Weighted average common shares for basic earnings per common share 67.5
 68.7
Effect of dilutive securities 0.4
 0.4
Weighted average common shares for diluted earnings per common share 67.9
 69.2
     
Weighted average securities which are not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per common share because their impact is anti-dilutive or their performance conditions have not been met 1.3
 0.6
     
Basic earnings per common share $0.46
 $0.46
     
Diluted earnings per common share $0.46
 $0.45


11. Commitments and Contingencies
Tax Matters
We are regularly under review by various domestic and foreign tax authorities with regards to indirect tax matters and are involved in various challenges and litigation in a number of countries, including, Brazil and South Korea, where the amounts under controversy may be material. In certain cases, we may be required to pay the assessed amount prior to final determination while we are challenging the assessment and the timing of these payments may have an adverse effect on our cash flows during the relevant period.
During the quarter ended December 31, 2016, the Korean branch (“WFSK”) of one of our subsidiaries received assessments of approximately $10.6 million (KRW 11.9 billion) and during the quarter ended June 30, 2017, an assessment for an additional $17.9 million (KRW 20.1 billion) from the regional tax authorities of Seoul, South Korea (“SRTO”). The assessments primarily consist of fines and penalties for allegedly failing to issue Value Added Tax ("VAT") invoices and report certain transactions during

the period 2011-2014. These assessments do not involve failure to pay or collect VAT. We believe that these assessments are without merit and are currently appealing the actions.
We are also involved in a number of tax disputes with federal, state and municipal tax authorities in Brazil, relating primarily to VAT (ICMS) tax matters. These disputes are at various stages of the legal process, including the administrative review phase and the collection action phase, and include assessments of fixed amounts of principal and penalties, plus interest.
When we deem it appropriate and the amounts are reasonably estimable, we establish reserves for potential adjustments to our provision for the accrual of indirect taxes that may result from examinations or other actions by tax authorities. If events occur which indicate payment of these amounts is unnecessary, the reversal of the liabilities would result in the recognition of benefits in the period we determine the liabilities are no longer necessary. If our estimates of any of our federal, state, and foreign indirect tax liabilities are less than the ultimate assessment, it could result in a further charge to expense. Except with respect to the matters described above, we believe that the final outcome of any pending examinations, agreements, administrative or judicial proceedings will not have a material effect on our results of operations or cash flows.
Other Matters

We are also a party to various claims, complaints and proceedings arising in the ordinary course of our business including, but not limited to, environmental claims, commercial and governmental contract claims, such as property damage, demurrage, personal injury, billing and fuel quality claims, as well as bankruptcy preference claims and tax and administrative claims. We have established loss provisions for these ordinary course claims as well as other matters in which losses are probable and can be reasonably estimated. As of March 31, 2018, we had recorded certain reserves which were not material. For those matters where a reserve has not been established and for which we believe a loss is reasonably possible, as well as for matters where a reserve has been recorded but for which an exposure to loss in excess of the amount accrued is reasonably possible, we believe that such losses will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements. However, any adverse resolution of one or more such claims, complaints or proceedings during a particular period could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements or disclosures for that period. 
Our estimates regarding potential losses and materiality are based on our judgment and assessment of the claims utilizing currently available information. Although we will continue to reassess our reserves and estimates based on future developments, our objective assessment of the legal merits of such claims may not always be predictive of the outcome and actual results may vary from our current estimates.

12. Restructuring

During the fourth quarter of 2017, we began an enterprise-wide restructuring plan that was designed to streamline the organization and reallocate resources to better align our organizational structure and costs with our strategy. While these activities are ongoing, we expect the majority of these activities to be completed over the next 12 to 18 months. The restructuring plan involves reviewing non-core businesses and assets, our organizational structure, and expected business prospects in the markets we serve, as well as our existing technology platforms. Accordingly, based on the nature of the activities being reviewed, we cannot reasonably estimate the ultimate cost that will be incurred. During the first quarter of 2018, we incurred $4.3 million in restructuring charges, comprised primarily of employee-related costs, which are included in compensation and employee benefits on our consolidated statement of income and in accrued expenses and other current liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet.
The following table provides a summary of our restructuring activities during the period and are included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet (in millions):
 AviationLandMarineCorporateConsolidated
Balance as of December 31, 2017$0.7
$25.0
$1.3
$5.0
$32.0
Employee-related costs incurred0.7
2.3
1.0
0.2
4.3
Paid during the period(0.4)(3.5)(0.8)(3.2)(7.8)
Restructuring charges as of March 31, 2018$1.0
$23.9
$1.6
$2.0
$28.5


Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our 20162017 10-K Report and the consolidated financial statements and related notes in “Item 1 — Financial Statements” appearing elsewhere in this 10-Q Report.  The following discussion may contain forward-looking statements, and our actual results may differ significantly from the results suggested by these forward-looking statements. Some factors that may cause our results to differ are disclosed in “Item 1A — Risk Factors” of our 20162017 10-K Report.
 
Forward-Looking Statements
 
Certain statements made in this report and the information incorporated by reference in it, or made by us in other reports, filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), press releases, teleconferences, industry conferences or otherwise, are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or imply future results, performance or achievements, and may contain the words “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “could,” “would,” “will,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” “plan,” or words or phrases of similar meaning.
 
Forward-looking statements are estimates and projections reflecting our best judgment and involve risks, uncertainties or other factors relating to our operations and business environment, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control. The Company’sOur actual results may differ materially from the future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These statements are based on our management’s expectations, beliefs and assumptions concerning future events affecting us, which in turn are based on currently available information.
 
Examples of forward-looking statements in this 10-Q Report include, but are not limited to, our expectations about the conditions in the aviation, land, and marine markets, in 2017,the timing and impact of our cost reduction initiatives and restructuring activities, our expectations regarding government-related activity and the related profit contribution, our expectations about the effectfinancial and operational impact of acquisitions on our aviation and land segments, the timing cost and benefits of our multi-year project and upgrade of our Enterprise Resource Planning (“ERP”) platform, our expectations about oversupplied market conditions in the U.S, our ability to drive greater leverage and ratability in our land operating model, our ability to divest or exit certain businesses, sharpen our portfolio and manage the related costs, our ability to improve cost competitiveness, gain structural efficiencies and rationalize our operating model, our ability to realize synergies associated with our acquisitions and identify and implement a single common technology platform for our land segment, as well as our expectations about our business strategy, business prospects, operating results, the impact of the Tax Act, effectiveness of internal controls to manage risk, working capital, liquidity, capital expenditure requirements and adequacy of funding to meet such capital expenditures and working capital requirements and future acquisitions. These forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by cautionary statements and risk factor disclosures contained in the Company’sour Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 21, 2017.filings. Important assumptions relating to the forward-looking statements include, among others, assumptions regarding our ability to effectively leverage technology and operating systems and realize the anticipated benefits, our ability to successfully execute and achieve efficiencies and other benefits related to our transformation initiatives and address market conditions, our ability to effectively integrate and derive benefits from acquisitions, our ability to capitalize on new market opportunities, the demand for our products, the cost, terms and availability of fuel from suppliers, pricing levels, the timing and cost of capital expenditures, outcome of pending litigation, competitive conditions, general economic conditions and synergies relating to acquisitions, joint ventures and alliances. These assumptions could prove inaccurate. Although we believe that the estimates and projections reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, our expectations may prove to be incorrect.

Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results and events anticipated or implied by such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
 
customer and counterparty creditworthiness and our ability to collect accounts receivable and settle derivative contracts;
extendedprolonged periods of low oil prices and limited market volatility;
changes in the political, economic or regulatory conditions generally and in the markets in which we operate;

our failure to effectively hedge certain financial risks and the use ofother risks associated with derivatives;
non-performance by counterparties or customers to derivative contracts;
changes in credit terms extended to us from our suppliers;

non-performance of suppliers on their sale commitments and customers on their purchase commitments;
loss of, or reduced sales to a significant government customer;

sudden changes in the market price of fuel;


non-performance of third-party service providers;
adverse conditions in the industries in which our customers operate;
our ability to meet financial forecasts associated with our operating plan;

lower than expected valuations associated with our cash flows and revenues, which could impair our ability to realize the value of recorded intangible assets and goodwill;

the impact of cyber and other information security-related incidents;

currency exchange fluctuations;
currency and other global market impacts associated with United Kingdom ("the U.K.") referendum vote to exit from the European Union;
failure of fuel and other products we sell to meet specifications;
our ability to manage growth;
our ability to effectively integrate and derive benefits from acquired businesses;
our ability to achieve the expected level of benefit from our restructuring activities and cost reduction initiatives;
our ability to successfully manage the implementation of an upgrade to our ERP platform;
material disruptions in the availability or supply of fuel;
environmental and other risks associated with the storage, transportation and delivery of petroleum products;
risks associated with operating in high risk locations;
uninsured losses;

our ability to realize the benefit of any cost savings;
the impact of natural disasters, such as earthquakes and hurricanes;
seasonal variability that adversely affects our revenues and operating results;
our failure to comply with restrictions and covenants in our senior revolving credit facility (“Credit Facility”) and our senior term loans (“Term Loans”);
declines in the value and liquidity of cash equivalents and investments;
our ability to retain and attract senior management and other key employees;
changes in United States ("U.S.") or foreign tax laws (including the Tax Act), interpretations of such laws, or changes in the mix of taxable income among different tax jurisdictions;

jurisdictions, or adverse results of tax audits, assessments, or disputes;
our failure to generate sufficient future taxable income in jurisdictions with significantmaterial deferred tax assets and net operating loss carryforwards;
our ability to comply with U.S. and international laws and regulations including those related to anti-corruption, economic sanction programs and environmental matters;
increased levels of competition;

the outcome of litigation and other proceedings, including the costs associated in defending any actions;
the liquidity and solvency of banks within our Credit Facility and Term Loans;
increases in interest rates; and
other risks, including those described in “Item 1A - Risk Factors” in our 20162017 10-K Report and those described from time to time in our other filings with the SEC.
 
We operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for us to predict all of those risks, nor can we assess the impact of all of those risks on our business or the extent to which any factor may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. The forward-looking statements in this 10-Q Report are based on assumptions management believes are reasonable.  However, due to the uncertainties associated with forward lookingforward-looking statements, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Further, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and unless required by law, we expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to publicly update any of them in light of new information, future events, or otherwise. Any public statements or disclosures by the Companyus following this report that modify or impact any of the forward-looking statements contained in or accompanying this 10-Q Report will be deemed to modify or supersede such forward-looking statements.
 
For these statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act.Act, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). 
 

Business OverviewOutlook
 
We are a leading global fuel services company, principally engaged in the distribution of fuel and related products and services in the aviation, marine and land transportation industries. In recent years, we have expanded our product and service offerings to include energy advisory services and supply fulfillment with respect to natural gas and power and transaction and payment management solutions to commercial and industrial customers. Our intention is to become a leading global energy management company involved in providingoffering a full suite of energy procurement advisory, management and fulfillment services supply fulfillment and technology solutions across the energy product spectrum. We also seek to become a leading transaction and payment management company, offering payment management solutions to commercial and industrial customers, principally in the aviation, land and marine transportation industries. We compete by providing our customers with value-added benefits, including single-supplier convenience, competitive pricing, the availability of trade credit, price risk management, logistical support, fuel quality control and fuel procurement outsourcing.

The overall aviation market remains strong, reflecting healthy airline financial performance and continued strong overall demand. Our aviation segment has benefited from our increased logistics capability and expanded footprint from the acquisition of various international aviation fueling operations, from various ExxonMobil affiliates, which has facilitated our expansion into additional territories and airport locations. The aviation segment has also benefited from increased sales tocontinued strong demand from government customers, which include the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency,principally the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and other government and military customers.in Afghanistan. Sales to government customers account for a significantmaterial portion of our aviation segment's profitability. Weprofitability and while we expect our government-related activity to remain strong althoughin 2018, we believe the related profit contribution will decrease in 2018 as a result of compressedcompared to 2017 due to reduced margins associated with the renewal of our contract renewals.with NATO. Sales to government customers are driven by global events and military-related activities and therefore can thereforevary significantly change from period to period and materially impact our results of operations.

Our land segment has grown primarily through acquisitions as we seek to build out our land fuel distribution capabilities, primarily in the U.S. and U.K. Recently, our land segment has been negatively impacted by lower profitability from our supply and trading activities as a result of oversupplied market conditions, inspecifically within the U.S., which we do not expect will meaningfully improve in the near future.2018. In addition, our operating results in the U.S. and U.K. in recentprevious years have been adversely impacted by unseasonably warm winter weather conditions. Through the first quarter of 2018, our land operations in the U.K. experienced improvements in demand due to colder winter weather. In contrast,addition, our land segment has also benefited from strong sales to government customers, principally NATO in Afghanistan, and, we expect such activity to remain strong in the near term. Weterm although at reduced margins. Lastly, we are focused on realizing the synergies associated with our acquisitions, identifying and implementing a single common technology platform and driving greater leverage and ratability in our operating model.

Our marine segment continues to be adversely impacted by the weak conditions within the global shipping and offshore oil exploration markets and hasas a result, our marine segment experienced lower overall volumes in our core resale business as compared to historical levels. We have also experienced lower demand for our price risk management products, principally as a result of low fuel prices and limited market volatility. Due to growing competitive pressures in maritime markets, including the prolonged decline of maritime shipping volumes along with lower demand for price risk management products and our decision to exit our marine business in certain international markets, we expect lower overall volumes and associated operating margins over the course of 2018, as compared to our historical levels.

As a result we have conducted certain cost reduction initiatives to lower our marine segment cost structure to address current market conditions. We currently do not anticipate a meaningful improvementof the challenges in the overall macroeconomic environment andmarkets where we operate, we continue to rationalize our operating model to gain efficiencies through various initiatives that are ongoing throughout the company.

We continueCompany, including moving to seekcloud-based technology solutions. Furthermore, during the most cost-effective meansfourth quarter of 2017, we began an enterprise-wide restructuring plan that is designed to streamline the organization, and efficientreallocate resources to better align our organizational structure to serveand costs with our customers and suppliers and to respond to changes in the markets in which we operate. Accordingly, from time to time, we have, and are likely to continue to divest of certain non-core assets, exit lines of business or otherwise restructure certain of our operations in an effortstrategy, ultimately to improve cost competitiveness and profitability. For example, we divested certain of our convenience store assets in 2016 and also engaged in

cost reduction initiatives, principally in our marine segment in 2016 and throughout our organization in 2017. We are currentlyoperating efficiencies. The restructuring program involves reviewing other non-core businesses and investments, which we may divest or exitour organizational structure, and business prospects in the future as well as beginningmarkets we serve. We will also consider our existing technology platforms, specifically with an aim to develop our 2018 annual operating planmore fully integrate recent acquisitions and increase associated profit contribution. While these activities are identifying other areas for cost containmentongoing, we expect the majority of these activities to further sharpen our portfolio, such as divesting of our remaining convenience store assets and exiting our rail business, among others. Any proceeds from divestitures are typically usedbe completed over the next 12 to pay down debt or invested in other areas of our business. Reorganization and exit costs vary significantly depending on the scope of such activities as does their effectiveness in addressing market deterioration, and therefore may also result in financial charges for the impairment of assets, including goodwill and other intangible assets.18 months.

We continue to evaluate all of the foregoing circumstances and these, as well as other changes in the industries in which we operate, such as increased competition or changes in regulation, can impact our annual operating plan, results of operations, tangible and intangible assets and cash flows.


Reportable Segments
 
We operate in three reportable segments consisting of aviation, land and marine. In our aviation segment, we offer fuel and related products and services to major commercial airlines, second and third tier airlines, cargo carriers, regional and low cost carriers, airports, fixed based operators, corporate fleets, fractional operators, private aircraft, military fleets and the U.S. and foreign governments as well as intergovernmental organizations. In our land segment, we offer fuel, lubricants, power and natural gas solutions through Kinect, our global energy management services platform, and related products and services to customers including petroleum distributors operating in the land transportation market, retail petroleum operators, and industrial, commercial, residential and government customers. Our marine segment product and service offerings include fuel, lubricants and related products and services to a broad base of customers, including international container and tanker fleets, commercial cruise lines, yachts and time charter operators, offshore rig owners and operators, the U.S. and foreign governments as well as other fuel suppliers. Within each of our segments we may enter into derivative contracts to mitigate the risk of market price fluctuations and also to offer our customers fuel pricing alternatives to meet their needs.
In our aviation and land segments, we primarily purchase and resell fuel and other products.products, and we do not act as brokers. Profit from our aviation and land segments is primarily determined by the volume and the gross profit achieved on fuel sales and a percentage of card payment and processing revenue. In our marine segment, we primarily purchase and resell fuel and also act as brokers for others. Profit from our marine segment is determined primarily by the volume and gross profit achieved on fuel resales and by the volume and commission rate of the brokering business. Profitability in our segments also depends on our operating expenses, which may be significantlymaterially affected to the extent that we are required to provide for potential bad debt.
Our revenue and cost of revenue are significantly impacted by fuel prices. Significant movements in fuel prices during any given financial period can have a significant impact on our gross profit, either positively or negatively depending on the direction, volatility and timing of such price movements. Additionally, our operating results are subject to seasonal variability. Seasonality results from numerous factors, including traditionally higher demand for natural gas and home heating oil during the winter months and aviation and land fuel during the summer months, as well as other seasonal weather patterns. 

Corporate expenses are allocated to each segment based on usage, where possible, or on other factors according to the nature of the activity. We evaluate and manage our business segments using the performance measurement of income from operations.
The results of operations include the results of the fueling operations acquired in Italy, Germany, Australia and New Zealand as of their respective acquisition dates.
Selected financial information with respect to our business segments is provided in Note 119 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements included in this 10‑Q Report.


Results of Operations
Three Months Ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2017

Revenue. Our revenue for the thirdfirst quarter of 20172018 was $8.5$9.2 billion, an increase of $1.1$1.0 billion, or 15.4%12.0%, as compared to the thirdfirst quarter of 2016.2017. Our revenue during these periods was attributable to the following segments (in millions):

 For the Three Months ended    For the Three Months ended  
 September 30,    March 31,  
 2017
 2016
 $ Change
 2018 2017 $ Change
Aviation segment $3,705.8
 $2,969.2
 $736.5
 $4,292.9
 $3,317.4
 $975.5
Land segment 2,770.5
 2,509.8
 260.7
 2,860.7
 2,783.4
 77.3
Marine segment 2,066.7
 1,920.7
 146.0
 2,027.7
 2,093.5
 (65.7)
 $8,543.0
 $7,399.8
 $1,143.2
 $9,181.3
 $8,194.3
 $987.0

Revenues in our aviation segment were $3.7$4.3 billion for the thirdfirst quarter of 2017,2018, an increase of $0.7$1.0 billion, or 24.8%29.4% as compared to the thirdfirst quarter of 2016.2017. The increase in aviation revenues was attributable to increased volumes associated with seasonal gains in our core resale operations in North America and from our acquired international fueling operations. Total volumes for the thirdfirst quarter of 20172018 were 2.12.0 billion gallons, an increase of 8.8%7.4%, as compared to the comparable prior year period. The overall increase in revenue was also driven by higher average jet fuel prices per gallon sold in the thirdfirst quarter of 2017,2018, where the average price per gallon sold was $1.71,$2.18, as compared to $1.57$1.81 in the thirdfirst quarter of 2016. 2017.

Revenues in our land segment were $2.8$2.9 billion for the thirdfirst quarter of 2017,2018, an increase of $0.3$0.1 billion, or 10.4%2.8%, as compared to the thirdfirst quarter of 2016. The increase in land revenues primarily resulted from a 0.1 billion gallon volume increase to 1.5 billion gallons for the third quarter of 2017, an increase of 5.3%, primarily attributable to acquired businesses.2017. The overall increase in revenue was also influenced by a higher average fuel price per gallon sold in the thirdfirst quarter of 2017,2018, as compared to the thirdfirst quarter of 2016.2017. Volumes in our land segment declined moderately, experiencing a 38.8 million gallon volume decrease for the first quarter of 2018.


Revenues in our marine segment were $2.1$2.0 billion for the thirdfirst quarter of 2017, an increase2018, a decrease of $146.0$65.7 million, or 7.6%3.1%, as compared to the thirdfirst quarter of 2016.2017. Volumes in our marine segment declined 15.5% to 5.8 million metric tons for the first quarter of 2018, as compared to the 2017 period, driven principally by lower volumes in our core resale operations, specifically in Asia. The increasedecrease in revenues was drivenpartially offset by higher average fuel prices, where we experienced a 23.9%14.6% increase in the average price per metric ton sold, to $303.2$351.1 in the thirdfirst quarter of 20172018 as compared to $244.8$306.4 in the thirdfirst quarter of 2016. Despite the revenue increase, overall prices remain low compared to historical levels, and we do not anticipate meaningful improvements in the overall macroeconomic environment over the remainder of 2017. Volumes in our marine segment declined 13.1% to 6.8 million metric tons for the third quarter of 2017, as compared to the 2016 period, driven principally by lower volumes in our core operations, specifically in Asia.

Gross Profit. Our gross profit for the thirdfirst quarter of 20172018 was $239.9$243.4 million, an increase of $3.2$12.0 million, or 1.4%5.2%, as compared to the thirdfirst quarter of 2016. In connection with the recent natural disasters, including the earthquake in Mexico and hurricanes Harvey and Irma, we experienced certain business interruptions within our aviation and land segments, including supply disruptions, which adversely impacted the timing and consequently the cost of our inventory purchases, and we also incurred limited damage to certain facilities and other assets. We continue to assess the overall impact to our ongoing business operations of these events and during the period ended September 30, 2017, the impact of these events was approximately $8.0 million.2017.

Our gross profit during these periods was attributable to the following segments (in millions):

 For the Three Months ended    For the Three Months ended  
 September 30,    March 31,  
 2017
 2016
 $ Change
 2018 2017 $ Change
Aviation segment $123.9
 $111.7
 $12.3
 $110.0
 $100.0
 $10.0
Land segment 85.5
 87.8
 (2.3) 102.2
 97.8
 4.4
Marine segment 30.5
 37.2
 (6.8) 31.2
 33.6
 (2.4)
 $239.9
 $236.7
 $3.2
 $243.4
 $231.4
 $12.0
 

Our aviation segment gross profit for the thirdfirst quarter of 20172018 was $123.9$110.0 million, an increase of $12.3$10.0 million, or 11.0%10.0%, as compared to the thirdfirst quarter of 2016.2017. The increase in aviation gross profit was primarily due to increased activity from our government-related business including certain spot government supply opportunities. These increases were partially offset by hurricane-related market volatility, which negatively impacted fuel prices.and from our acquired international fueling operations.

Our land segment gross profit for the thirdfirst quarter of 20172018 was $85.5$102.2 million, a decreasean increase of $2.3$4.4 million, or 2.6%4.5%, as compared to the thirdfirst quarter of 2016.2017. The decreaseincrease in land segment gross profit is principallyprimarily attributable to higher profitability within Europe, driven principally by colder weather conditions and from activity associated with recently acquired businesses within Kinect, our global energy management services platform. These increases were partially offset by lower profitability related to our supply and trading activities in the U.S. and the aforementioned hurricane-related disruptions during the third quarter of 2017, as compared to the comparable prior year quarter.

Our marine segment gross profit for the thirdfirst quarter of 20172018 was $30.5$31.2 million, a decrease of $6.8$2.4 million, or 18.2%7.1%, as compared to the thirdfirst quarter of 2016.2017. Our marine segment continues to be adversely impacted by further deterioration ofoverall suppressed market conditions in the overall maritime industry. The gross profit decline was principally driven by reduced volumes in our core resale business, primarily in Asia, and a further decline in profits from the sale of price risk management products to our global marine customers.Asia.

Operating Expenses. Total operating expenses for the thirdfirst quarter of 20172018 were $178.6$186.2 million, an increase of $0.2$5.1 million, or 0.1%2.8%, as compared to the thirdfirst quarter of 2016.2017. The total increase in operating expenses was associated with acquisition related costs that were directlyprimarily attributable to our acquired businesses.businesses and employee-related severance costs. The following table sets forth our expense categories (in millions):

 For the Three Months ended    For the Three Months ended  
 September 30,    March 31,  
 2017
 2016
 $ Change
 2018 2017 $ Change
Compensation and employee benefits $107.6
 $106.6
 $1.0
 $113.9
 $104.5
 $9.4
Provision for bad debt 2.4
 1.5
 0.9
General and administrative 68.6
 70.3
 (1.7) 72.3
 76.6
 (4.3)
 $178.6
 $178.4
 $0.2
 $186.2
 $181.1
 $5.1


Income from Operations. Income from operations during these periods was attributable to the following segments (in millions):

 For the Three Months ended    For the Three Months ended  
 September 30,    March 31,  
 2017
 2016
 $ Change
 2018 2017 $ Change
Aviation segment $61.6
 $52.6
 $9.0
 $47.8
 $40.4
 $7.3
Land segment 13.1
 13.9
 (0.8) 19.6
 21.4
 (1.8)
Marine segment 4.3
 10.3
 (5.9) 8.6
 8.3
 0.3
 79.1
 76.8
 2.3
 75.9
 70.1
 5.8
Corporate overhead - unallocated (17.8) (18.6) 0.8
 (18.7) (19.8) 1.1
 $61.3
 $58.2
 $3.1
 $57.2
 $50.3
 $6.9

Our income from operations for the thirdfirst quarter of 20172018 was $61.3$57.2 million, an increase of $3.1$6.9 million, or 5.3%13.7%, as compared to the thirdfirst quarter of 2016.2017. The increase was primarily attributable to our aviation segment, which benefited from increased activity from our government-related business. The increase in aviation wasbusiness, partially offset by the marine segment and, to a lesser extentdecrease in our land segment.segment due to operating expenses was primarily attributable to our acquired businesses. Within our marine segment, we experienced lower volumes in our core resale business, primarily in Asia, and a further decline in profits from our price risk management product activities globally.globally, which were offset by lower operating expenses, from restructuring activities. Within our land segment, we experienced lower profitability related to our supply and trading activities in the U.S. as compared to the comparable prior year period. In addition, the aviationperiod, which was partially offset by higher profitability within Europe, driven principally by colder weather conditions and land segments were both negatively impacted by hurricane-related disruptions, which adversely impacted fuel costs.from activity associated with recently acquired businesses.

Corporate overhead costs not charged to the business segments for the thirdfirst quarter of 20172018 were $17.8$18.7 million, a decrease of $0.8$1.1 million, or 4.2%5.6%, as compared to the thirdfirst quarter of 2016. 2017.


Non-Operating Expenses, net.  For the thirdfirst quarter of 2017,2018, we had non-operating expenses, net of $16.7$18.6 million, an increase of $6.8$4.4 million as compared to the thirdfirst quarter of 2016,2017, driven principally by higher finance costs associated with outstanding borrowings.

Income Taxes. For the thirdfirst quarter of 2017,2018, our effective income tax rate was 185.0%19.0% and our income tax provision was $82.6$7.3 million, as compared to an effective income tax rate of 11.1%13.9% and an income tax provision of $5.4$5.0 million for the thirdfirst quarter of 2016.2017. The higher effective income tax rate for the thirdfirst quarter of 20172018 was attributable to our recording of a valuation allowance against the net U.S. deferred tax assetsimpacted by differences in the amountresults of $76.9 million, dueour subsidiaries in tax jurisdictions with different income tax rates and to the Company's U.S. operations generating a three-year cumulative loss duringnew provisions contained in the quarter.Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The valuation allowance is comprised of $24.0 million of deferred tax assets generated during 2017 and $52.9 million related to deferred tax assets generated in previous years. In addition, the provision also includes other net discrete itemsincome tax benefits totaling $1.7$4.9 million, primarily related to changes in estimates in uncertain tax positions, and an adjustment for stock based compensation.compensation, and changes in the valuation allowance in various jurisdictions. Without the $76.9$4.9 million valuation adjustment and otherin discrete items, the effective income tax rate for the third quarter of 2017 would have been 12.5%.31.7% for the first quarter of 2018.

Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest. For the thirdfirst quarter of 2017,2018, net income attributable to noncontrolling interest was $0.6$0.1 million, an increase of $0.3$0.4 million as compared to the thirdfirst quarter of 2016.2017.

Net Income and Diluted Earnings per Common Share. For the thirdfirst quarter of 2017,2018, we had a net loss of $38.5 million and a diluted loss per common share of $0.57 as compared to net income of $42.7$31.2 million and diluted earnings per common share of $0.61 per common share for the third quarter of 2016.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
Revenue. Our revenue for the first nine months of 2017 was $24.8 billion, an increase of $5.6 billion, or 29.1%,$0.46 as compared to the first nine monthsnet income of 2016. Our revenue during these periods was attributable to the following segments (in millions):
  For the Nine Months Ended   
  September 30,   
  2017
 2016
 $ Change
Aviation segment $10,531.6
 $7,810.2
 $2,721.4
Land segment 8,117.9
 6,375.9
 1,742.0
Marine segment 6,173.9
 5,037.5
 1,136.4
  $24,823.4
 $19,223.6
 $5,599.8
Revenues in our aviation segment were $10.5 billion for the first nine months of 2017, an increase of $2.7 billion, or 34.8%, as compared to the first nine months of 2016.  The increase in aviation revenues was driven by higher average jet fuel prices per gallon sold in the first nine months of 2017, where the average price per gallon sold was $1.67, as compared to $1.49 in 2016.  The overall increase was also attributable to increased volumes which for the first nine months of 2017 were 5.9 billion gallons, an increase of 13.0%, as compared to the comparable prior year period, driven principally by higher activity within U.S. and foreign military-related activity and from our international fueling operations. 
Revenues in our land segment were $8.1 billion for the first nine months of 2017, an increase of $1.7 billion, or 27.3%, as compared to the first nine months of 2016.  The increase in land revenues primarily resulted from a higher average fuel price per gallon sold during the first nine months of 2017, as compared to the first nine months of 2016.  The overall increase was also attributable to an increase in volumes from acquired businesses, where volumes for the first nine months of 2017 were 4.5 billion gallons, an increase of 15.2%, as compared to the first nine months of 2016.
Revenues in our marine segment were $6.2 billion for the first nine months of 2017, an increase of $1.1 billion, or 22.6%, as compared to the first nine months of 2016.  The increase was driven primarily by a 42.4% increase in the average price per metric ton sold, to $302.5 in the first nine months of 2017 as compared to $212.3 in the first nine months of 2016. Volumes in our marine segment for the first nine months of 2017 were 20.4 million metric tons, a decrease of 14.0%, as compared to the first nine months of 2016, driven principally by lower volumes in Asia and further deterioration in the overall maritime industry.
Gross Profit. Our gross profit for the first nine months of 2017 was $702.3 million, an increase of $25.6 million, or 3.8%, as compared to the first nine months of 2016.  Our gross profit during these periods was attributable to the following segments (in millions): 

  For the Nine Months Ended   
  September 30,   
  2017
 2016
 $ Change
Aviation segment $334.8
 $298.9
 $35.8
Land segment 270.5
 261.7
 8.8
Marine segment 97.0
 116.0
 (19.0)
  $702.3
 $676.7
 $25.6
Our aviation segment gross profit for the first nine months of 2017 was $334.8 million, an increase of $35.8 million, or 12.0%, as compared to the first nine months of 2016. The increase in aviation gross profit was due to increased activity from our government-related business, including certain spot government supply opportunities and increased volumes from our international fueling operations. These increases were partially offset by disruptions associated with hurricanes Harvey and Irma, which negatively impacted fuel prices.
Our land segment gross profit for the first nine months of 2017 was $270.5 million, an increase of $8.8 million, or 3.4%, as compared to the first nine months of 2016.  The increase in land segment gross profit was primarily driven by recently acquired businesses and and were partially offset by continued lower profits from our supply and trading activities in the U.S., and hurricane-related disruptions.
Our marine segment gross profit for the first nine months of 2017 was $97.0 million, a decrease of $19.0 million, or 16.4%, as compared to the first nine months of 2016.  The marine segment continues to be adversely impacted by the prolonged weakness in the overall maritime industry, leading to lower volumes and profitability in our core business, primarily in Asia, combined with a further decline in profits from the sale of price risk management products globally.
Operating Expenses. Total operating expenses for the first nine months of 2017 were $539.5 million, an increase of $27.6 million, or 5.4%, as compared to the first nine months of 2016.  The total increase in operating expenses was primarily associated with acquired businesses. The following table sets forth our expense categories (in millions):
  For the Nine Months Ended   
  September 30,   
  2017
 2016
 $ Change
Compensation and employee benefits $314.5
 $306.2
 $8.3
Provision for bad debt 6.3
 5.4
 0.9
General and administrative 218.7
 200.2
 18.4
  $539.5
 $511.9
 $27.6

Income from Operations.  Our income from operations, excluding unallocated corporate overhead, for the first nine months of 2017 was $218.4 million, a decrease of $2.2 million, or 1.0%, as compared to the first nine months of 2016.  Income from operations during these periods was attributable to the following segments (in millions):
  For the Nine Months Ended   
  September 30,   
  2017
 2016
 $ Change
Aviation segment $151.7
 $123.8
 $28.0
Land segment 46.7
 64.0
 (17.3)
Marine Segment 19.9
 32.8
 (12.9)
  218.4
 220.5
 (2.2)
Corporate overhead - unallocated (55.5) (55.7) 0.2
  $162.8
 $164.8
 $(2.0)

Our income from operations, including unallocated corporate overhead, for the first nine months of 2017 was $162.8 million, a decrease of $2.0 million, or 1.2%, as compared to the first nine months of 2016.  The decrease was attributable to our land and marine segments. In our land segment, income from operations for the first nine months of 2017 was $46.7 million a decrease of $17.3 million or 27.0%, as compared to the first nine months of 2016. Within our land segment we experienced continued lower profits from our supply and trading activities in the U.S., hurricane-related disruptions, as well as increased acquisition-related costs that were directly attributable to our acquired businesses. In our marine segment, income from operations for the first nine months of 2017 was $19.9 million, a decrease of $12.9 million, or 39.3%, as compared to the first nine months of 2016.  Our marine segment was adversely impacted by the prolonged weakness in the overall maritime industry. The declines in our land and marine segments were partially offset by increases in our aviation segment, where we experienced increased volumes from our international fueling operations, and increased activity in our government-related business.
Corporate overhead costs not charged to the business segments for the first nine months of 2017 were $55.5 million, a decrease of $0.2 million, or 0.3%, as compared to the first nine months of 2016, principally driven by additional costs related to overall corporate enterprise activities that are not charged to the business segments and are designed to support our growing global business.
Non-Operating Expenses, net. We had non-operating expenses, net of $47.3 million, for the first nine months of 2017, an increase of $22.5 million as compared to the first nine months of 2016 driven principally by higher finance costs.
Income Taxes.  For the first nine months of 2017, our effective income tax rate was 79.8% and our income tax provision was $92.2 million, as compared to an effective income tax rate of 11.2% and an income tax provision of $15.7 million for the first nine months of 2016. Our higher provision for income taxes for the first nine months of 2017 was attributable to the Company recording a valuation allowance against the net U.S. deferred tax assets in the amount of $76.9 million, which is comprised of $24.0 million of deferred tax assets generated during 2017 and $52.9 million related to deferred tax assets generated in previous years. In addition, the provision also includes other net discrete items totaling $5.6 million, primarily related to changes in estimates in uncertain tax positions and an adjustment for stock based compensation. Without the valuation allowance of $76.9$31.3 million and other discrete items, the effective income tax rate for the first nine months of 2017 would have been 8.3%.
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest.  For the first nine months of 2017, net income attributable to noncontrolling interest was $0.6 million, an increase of $0.5 million as compared to the first nine months of 2016.
Net Income and Diluted Earnings per Common Share.  Our net income for the first nine months of 2017 was $22.8 million, a decrease of $101.5 million as compared to the first nine months of 2016. Diluteddiluted earnings per common share of $0.45 for the first nine monthsquarter of 2017 was $0.33 per common share, a decrease of $1.45 per common share, as compared to the first nine months of 2016.2017.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash Flows

The following table reflects the major categories of cash flows for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017 and 2016 (in millions). For additional details, please see the consolidated statements of cash flows.

   For the Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, 
  2017
 2016
Net cash provided by operating activities $45.2
 $220.3
Net cash (used in) investing activities (133.0) (259.2)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (72.7) 325.7
   For the Three Months Ended
  March 31,
  2018 2017
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities $(228.8) $64.1
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 86.1
 (25.1)
Net cash used in financing activities (80.8) (120.2)
*The adoption of ASU 2016-15 resulted in operating cash flow decreases and investing cash flow increases of $120.0 million and $72.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

Operating Activities. For the first ninethree months of 2017,2018, net cash used in operating activities was $228.8 million as compared to net cash provided by operating activities was $45.2 million as compared to $220.3of $64.1 million for the first ninethree months of 2016.2017. The $175.1$293.0 million decreasechange in operating cash flows was primarilyprincipally due to a net $127.9 million year-over-year changesdecline in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions. Cash flows from short-term derivative assets, netaccounts receivables, associated with newly adopted cash flow statement requirements, higher fuel prices and the associated timing of collections. At the beginning of 2018, accounting standards update 2016-15 (“ASU 2016-15”) was effective for us and provides revised guidance on the presentation of certain items, including those associated with retained beneficial interests in accounts receivable sale programs. We have Receivables Purchase Agreements (“RPAs”) with Wells Fargo and Citibank, where we sell 100% of outstanding qualifying accounts receivable balances, and receive cash collateralconsideration equal to either 90% or 94% of the total balance, depending on the customer, less a discount margin equivalent to LIBOR plus 1% to 3%. Under the terms of the RPAs, we are requiredalso entitled to post with our financial counterparties declined,retained beneficial interests, which gives us the right to receive additional cash consideration of either 10% or 6%, as applicable. Under the revised guidance, cash inflows attributable to held beneficial interests are no longer treated as a resultcomponent of reduced hedging activities.accounts receivables, net in operating activities, but instead are classified separately as an investing activity. Accordingly, cash receipts of retained beneficial interests of $120.0 million were included in investing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2018. In addition, cash flows from accounts receivable, net declinedinventory decreased $85.5 million as a result of increased volumesstrategic and seasonal inventory purchases and higher average fuel prices per gallon sold. Offsetting these declines were increased cash flows from accounts payable primarily as a result of increased average fuel prices.during the period.


Investing Activities. For the first ninethree months of 2017,2018, net cash provided by investing activities was $86.1 million as compared to net cash used in investing activities was $133.0 million as compared to $259.2of $25.1 million for the first ninethree months of 2016.2017. The $126.2$111.2 million decreasechange in cash used in investing activities was primarilyprincipally due to decreased cash used for the acquisition of businesses and increased cash receipts of $171.8 million partially offset by an $8.9 million increaseretained beneficial interests in capital expenditures and $29.3 million related to the proceeds from the sale of a business in 2016.receivables sales.

Financing Activities. For the first ninethree months of 2017,2018, net cash used in financing activities was $72.7$80.8 million as compared to $325.7$120.2 million net cash provided byused in financing activities for the first ninethree months of 2016.2017. The $398.4$39.5 million change was principally due to a $351.9$27.5 million decrease in net borrowings under our credit facility in the first ninethree months of 20172018 as compared to the first ninethree months of 20162017 and a $43.5$11.1 million increase in cash used for common stock repurchases in the first ninethree months of 2017 as compared to the first nine months of 2016.2017. 

Other Liquidity Measures

Cash and Cash Equivalents. As of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, we had cash and cash equivalents of $546.0$152.9 million and $698.6$372.3 million, respectively. Our primary use of cash and cash equivalents are to fund working capital and strategic investments. We are usually extended unsecured trade credit from our suppliers for our fuel purchases. Increases in oil prices can negatively affect liquidity by increasing the amount of cash needed to fund fuel purchases as well as reducing the amount of fuel which we can purchase on an unsecured basis from our suppliers.
Credit Facility and Term Loans. WeOn January 30, 2018, we amended our Credit Facility and elected to prepay $300.0 million of our outstanding Term Loans and decrease the borrowing capacity of our Credit Facility to $1.16 billion.We had $840.0$531.6 million and $835.8 million in Term Loans outstanding as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016.  We also have a2017, respectively. Our Credit Facility which permits borrowing up to $1.26 billion withincludes a sublimit of $400.0 million for the issuance of letters of credit and bankers' acceptances. Under the Credit Facility, we have the right to request increases in available borrowings up to an additional $200.0 million, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions. The credit facility matures in October 2021. We had outstanding borrowings under our Credit Facility totaling $297.0$289.0 million and $325.2$60.0 million as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively. Our issued letters of credit under the Credit Facility totaled $6.5$6.9 million and $8.3$8.6 million as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively. As of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, the unused portion of our Credit Facility was $956.5$804.1 million and $926.5 million,$1.19 billion, respectively.
Our liquidity, consisting of cash and cash equivalents and availability under the Credit Facility fluctuates based on a number of factors, including the timing of receipts from our customers and payments to our suppliers as well as commodity prices. Availability under our Credit Facility is also limited by, among other things our financial leverage ratio, which limits the total amount of indebtedness we may incur, and may therefore fluctuate from period to period.

Our Credit Facility and our Term Loans contain certain financial and other covenants with which we are required to comply. Our failure to comply with the covenants contained in our Credit Facility and our Term Loans could result in an event of default. An event of default, if not cured or waived, would permit acceleration of any outstanding indebtedness under the Credit Facility and our Term Loans, trigger cross‑defaults under certain other agreements to which we are a party and impair our ability to obtain working capital advances and issue letters of credit, which would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, we were in compliance with all financial covenants contained in our Credit Facility and our Term Loans.

Other Agreements. Additionally, we have other uncommitted credit lines primarily for the issuance of letters of credit, bank guarantees and bankers’ acceptances. These credit lines are renewable on an annual basis and are subject to fees at market rates. As of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, our outstanding letters of credit and bank guarantees under these credit lines totaled $169.4$291.8 million and $176.5$272.0 million, respectively. We also have Receivables Purchase Agreements (“RPAs”)RPAs that allow for the sale of up to an aggregate of $600.0$500.0 million of our accounts receivable. As of September 30, 2017, we hadOur sold accounts receivable of $381.0 million under the RPAs.RPAs was $347.3 million and $377.3 million, as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.

Short-Term Debt. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, our short-term debt of $23.6$33.6 million primarily represents the current maturities (within the next twelve months) of Term Loan borrowings, certain promissory notes related to acquisitions and capital lease obligations.

ERP. We previously committed to undertake a multi-year project designed to drive greater improvement in operating efficiencies and optimize scalability, designedparticularly when integrating future acquisitions. We planned to incorporate acquisitions that we may undertake in the future. We will accomplish this in part by a global design and deployment of an upgrade to our existing ERP platform. We are currently inmade certain provider determinations and completed design phases of the planning phaseupgrade, and the costoverall costs incurred duringto date have not been material. Our digital transformation is predicated on bringing agility to business teams and driving improved operational performance through technology solutions. In connection with our recently announced restructuring plan, the first nine months of 2017 was not material. We expectorganizational structure will be assessed and the totalultimate solutions deployed by us will be geared towards facilitating an optimized and collaborative workforce, coupled with an exceptional experience to our customers and suppliers. These restructuring activities may have a material impact on our timing and overall expected cost of the project. If we fail to successfully implement the upgrade to our existing ERP platform, or other technology platforms we decide upon, or should we experience material delays, or fail to properly manage the project, overour ability to grow our business could be adversely affected. Estimating the next three yearsexpected expenditures related to range between $30.0 millionthese activities is highly complex and $40.0 million.


is subject to variables that can materially change our costs. Should the actual costs exceed our estimates, our liquidity and results of operations could be adversely affected.
We believe that our cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2017 (of which approximately $27.6 million was available for use by our U.S. subsidiaries without incurring additional costs)March 31, 2018 and available funds from our Credit Facility, together with cash flows generated by operations, remain sufficient to fund our working capital and capital expenditure requirements for at least the next twelve months. In general, our foreign cash balances of approximately $518.4 million are not available to fund our U.S. operations unless the funds are repatriated or used to repay certain foreign intercompany loans, which could expose us to tax obligations we currently have not made a tax provision for in our results of operations. As of September 30, 2017, we intend to retain our foreign cash balances outside of the U.S., as we believe that our U.S. liquidity is sufficient to meet the anticipated cash requirements of our U.S. operations.

In addition, to further enhance our liquidity profile, we may choose to raise additional funds which may or may not be needed for additional working capital, capital expenditures or other strategic investments. Our opinions concerning liquidity are based on currently available information. To the extent this information proves to be inaccurate, or if circumstances change, future availability of trade credit or other sources of financing may be reduced and our liquidity would be adversely affected. Factors that may affect the availability of trade credit or other forms of financing include our financial performance (as measured by various factors, including cash provided by operating activities), the state of worldwide credit markets, and our levels of outstanding debt. Depending on the severity and direct impact of these factors on us, financing may be limited or unavailable on terms favorable to us.

Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

Except for changes in the contractual obligations and off-balance sheet arrangements described below, there were no other material changes from December 31, 20162017 to September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018.  For a discussion of these matters, refer to “Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements” in Item 7 of our 20162017 10-K Report. 

Contractual Obligations

Derivative Obligations. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, our net derivative obligations were $41.9$66.3 million, principally due within one year.

Purchase Commitment Obligations. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, fixed purchase commitments under our derivative programs amounted to $278.4$223.1 million, principally due within one year.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

Letters of Credit and Bank Guarantees. In the normal course of business, we are required to provide letters of credit to certain suppliers. A majority of these letters of credit expire within one year from their issuance, and expired letters of credit are renewed as needed. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, we had issued letters of credit and bank guarantees totaling $175.9$298.7 million under our Credit Facility and other uncommitted credit lines. For additional information on our Credit Facility and other credit lines, see the discussion in “Liquidity and Capital Resources” above.
 
Recent Accounting Pronouncements 
Information regarding new accounting pronouncements is included in Note 1, -Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies, in the “Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements” in this 10-Q Report.

Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
Derivatives
 
For information about our derivative instruments, at their respective fair value positions as of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, see Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements – Note 3. DerivativesDerivatives. 
 
There have been no material changes to our exposures to interest rate or foreign currency risk since December 31, 2016.2017. Please refer to our 20162017 10-K Report for a complete discussion of our exposure to these risks.
 
Item 4.Controls and Procedures
 
Management’s Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and our Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required financial disclosure.

As of the end of the period covered by this 10-Q Report, we evaluated, under the supervision and with the participation of our CEO and CFO, the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e). Based upon this evaluation, the CEO and CFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at a reasonable assurance level as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018.
 
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
 
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018.
 
It should be noted that any system of controls, however well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, and not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the system will be met. In addition, the design of any control system is based in part

upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events. Because of these and other inherent limitations of control systems, there is only the reasonable assurance that our controls will succeed in achieving their goals under all potential future conditions.

Part II — Other Information

Item 1.Legal Proceedings
 
On July 20, 2016, the Company waswe were informed that the U.S. Department of Justice (the "DOJ"“DOJ”) is conducting an investigation into the aviation fuel supply industry, including certain activities of the Companyby us and other industry participants at an airport in Central America. In connection therewith, the Company waswe were served with formal requests by the DOJ about its activities at that airport and its aviation fuel supply business more broadly. The Company continues to cooperateWe are cooperating with the investigation.

From time to time, we are under review by the Internal Revenue ServiceIRS and various other domestic and foreign tax authorities with regards to income tax and indirect tax matters and are involved in various challenges and litigation in a number of countries, including, in particular, the U.S., Brazil, Denmark and South Korea, where the amounts under controversy may be significant.material. See notesNotes 7 and 1011 of the accompanying consolidated financial statements for additional details regarding certain tax matters.

We are a party to various claims, complaints and proceedings arising in the ordinary course of our business including, but not limited to, environmental claims, commercial and governmental contract claims, such as property damage, demurrage, personal injury, billing and fuel quality claims, as well as bankruptcy preference claims and administrative claims. We are not currently a party to any such claim, complaint or proceeding that we expect to have a material adverse effect on our business or financial condition. However, any adverse resolution of one or more such claims, complaints or proceedings during a particular reporting period could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements or disclosures for that period.

Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

The following table presents information with respect to repurchases of common stock made by us during the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 (in thousands, except average price per share):


Period 
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased (1)

 
Average Price
Paid Per Share

 
Total Number
of Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs

 
Approximate Dollar
Value of Shares that
May Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plans or
Programs (2) (3)

7/1/2017 - 7/31/2017 
 $
 
 $45,321
8/1/2017 - 8/31/2017 886
 33.99
 882
 15,330
9/1/2017 - 9/30/2017 
 
 
 15,330
Total 886
 $33.99
 882
 $15,330
Period 
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased (1)
 
Average Price
Paid Per Share
 
Total Number
of Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs
 
Approximate Dollar
Value of Shares that
May Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plans or
Programs (2)
1/1/2018 - 1/31/2018 2
 $28.18
 
 $100,000
2/1/2018 - 2/28/2018 9
 24.66
 
 100,000
3/1/2018 - 3/31/2018 
 23.43
 
 100,000
Total 11
 $25.15
 
 $100,000
(1) These amounts include shares purchased as part of our publicly announced programs and shares owned and tendered by employees to satisfy the required withholding taxes related to share-based payment awards, which are not deducted from shares available to be purchased under publicly announced programs.
(2) In September 2016,October 2017, our Board of Directors approved a new common stock repurchase program which replaced the remainder of the prior authorizationexisting program and authorized the purchase of up to $100.0 million in common stock (the “2016-2017 Repurchase“Repurchase Program”). The 2016-2017 Repurchase Program does not require a minimum number of shares of common stock to be purchased, has no expiration date and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. As of September 30, 2017, $15.3March 31, 2018, $100.0 million remains available for purchase under the 2016-2017 Repurchase Program. The timing and amount of shares of common stock to be repurchased under the 2016-2017 Repurchase Program will depend on market conditions, share price, securities law and other legal requirements and factors.
(3) In October 2017, our Board of Directors approved a new common stock repurchase program which replaced the remainder of the 2016-2017 Repurchase Program and authorized the purchase of up to $100.0 million in common stock (the “2017-2018 Repurchase Program”). The 2017-2018 Repurchase Program does not require a minimum number of shares of common stock to be purchased, has no expiration date and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. The timing and amount of shares of common stock to be repurchased under the 2017-2018 Repurchase Program will depend on market conditions, share price, securities law and other legal requirements and factors.

Item 6.Exhibits
 
The exhibits set forth in the following index of exhibits are filed as part of this 10-Q Report:
 
Exhibit No. Description
 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d — 14(a).
   
 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d — 14(a).
   
 Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
101 The following materials from World Fuel Services Corporation’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language); (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (v) Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.


Signatures
 
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.
 
  
Date: October 31, 2017April 27, 2018World Fuel Services Corporation
  
  
 /s/ Michael J. Kasbar
 Michael J. Kasbar
 Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
  
  
 /s/ Ira M. Birns
 Ira M. Birns
 Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer


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