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Financial Instruments

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Financial Instruments
3 Months Ended
Mar. 27, 2021
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 March 27, 2021 and December 26, 2020, the Company had $1.0 billion and $295 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 were based on quoted prices for comparable instruments.
As of March 27, 2021 and December 26, 2020, the Company also had approximately $59 million and $46 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 because they are valued using quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets. Their amortized cost approximates the fair value for both periods presented. The Company is restricted from accessing these investments.
Financial Instruments Recorded at Fair Value on a Non-recurring Basis
During the three months ended March 27, 2021, the Company recorded in Other income (expense), net an impairment charge of $8 million associated with an equity investment.
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:
  March 27, 2021 December 26, 2020
  Carrying
Amount
Estimated
Fair Value
Carrying
Amount
Estimated
Fair Value
  (In millions)
Long-term debt, net $ 313  $ 361  $ 330  $ 642 

The estimated fair values of the Company’s long-term debt are 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 estimated fair value of the 2.125% Notes takes into account the current value of the Company’s stock price compared to the 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 18 months and are designated as accounting hedges. As of March 27, 2021 and December 26, 2020, the notional value of the Company’s outstanding foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges was $811 million and $501 million, respectively. The fair value of these contracts was not material as of March 27, 2021 and December 26, 2020.
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 and are not designated as accounting hedges. As of March 27, 2021 and December 26, 2020, the notional values of these outstanding contracts were $443 million and $254 million, respectively. The fair value of these contracts was not material as of March 27, 2021 and December 26, 2020.