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Financial Instruments

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Financial Instruments
9 Months Ended
Sep. 26, 2020
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]  
Financial Instruments Financial Instruments
Fair Value Measurements
Financial Instruments Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
As of September 26, 2020 and December 28, 2019, the Company had $75 million and $37 million of commercial paper, respectively, included in Short-term investments on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. The commercial paper is classified within Level 2 as its fair value estimates was based on quoted prices for comparable instruments.
In addition, as of September 26, 2020 and December 28, 2019, the Company also had $42 million and $30 million, respectively, of investments in mutual funds held in a Rabbi trust established for the Company’s deferred compensation plan, which were included in Other non-current assets on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. These money market funds and mutual funds are classified within Level 1 as their fair value estimates are based on quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets. The Company is restricted from accessing these investments.
Financial Instruments Not Recorded at Fair Value
The Company carries its financial instruments at fair value except for its long-term debt. The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Company’s long-term debt are as follows:
  September 26, 2020 December 28, 2019
  Carrying
Amount
Estimated
Fair Value
Carrying
Amount
Estimated
Fair Value
  (In millions)
Long-term debt, net $ 373  $ 1,190  $ 486  $ 1,823 

The estimated fair value of the Company’s long-term debt is based on Level 2 inputs as the fair value is based on quoted prices for the Company’s debt and comparable instruments in inactive markets. The Company’s 2.125% Notes, included in Long-term debt, net above, were convertible at the option of the holders as of September 26, 2020. The estimated fair value of the 2.125% Notes considers the relationship between the Company’s stock price of $78.055 as of September 25, 2020, the last trading day of the three months ended September 26, 2020 and the equivalent initial conversion price of approximately $8.00 per share of common stock.
The fair value of the Company’s time deposits, accounts receivable, accounts payable and other short-term obligations approximate their carrying value based on existing terms.
Hedging Transactions and Derivative Financial Instruments
Cash Flow Hedges Designated as Accounting Hedges and Foreign Currency Forward Contracts Not Designated as Accounting Hedges
The Company enters into foreign currency forward contracts to hedge its exposure to foreign currency exchange rate risk related to future forecasted transactions denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar. These contracts generally mature within 12 months. These cash flow hedges are designated as accounting hedges and the gains or losses on these contracts are initially deferred in other comprehensive income (loss) and reclassified to earnings in the period during which the hedged transaction affects earnings.
The Company also enters into foreign currency forward contracts to reduce the short-term effects of foreign currency fluctuations on certain receivables or payables denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar. These forward contracts generally mature within 3 months. These contracts are not designated as accounting hedges and the gains or losses on these contracts are recognized in other income (expense), net in the condensed consolidated statements of operations based on the changes in fair value.
As of September 26, 2020 and December 28, 2019, the notional values of the Company’s outstanding foreign currency forward contracts were $659 million and $739 million, respectively. The fair value of these contracts was not material as of September 26, 2020 and December 28, 2019.