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Other Derivatives

Other derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under SFAS 133 consist of forward contracts that we use to hedge intercompany balances and other monetary assets or liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the subsidiary. Gains and losses on these contracts as well as the related costs are included in interest income and other, net, along with the gains and losses of the related hedged items. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, we recognized $10.8 million and $24.7 million of costs related to these contracts. Costs incurred during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 were not material. The fair value of these foreign exchange contracts was not material at December 31, 2007 and September 30, 2008. The notional principal of foreign exchange contracts to purchase U.S. dollars with foreign currencies was $1.5 billion and $2.6 billion at December 31, 2007 and September 30, 2008. The notional principal of foreign exchange contracts to sell U.S. dollars for foreign currencies was $23.2 million at September 30, 2008. The notional principal of foreign exchange contracts to purchase Euros with other currencies was €296.5 million (or approximately $433.4 million) and €534.6 million (or approximately $780.8 million) at December 31, 2007 and September 30, 2008.

Other Derivatives

Other derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under SFAS 133 consist primarily of forward contracts that we use to hedge intercompany balances and other monetary assets or liabilities denominated in currencies other than the local currency of a subsidiary. Gains and losses on these contracts as well as the related costs are included in interest income and other, net, along with the gains and losses of the related hedged items. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, we recognized $11.6 million and $13.9 million of costs related to these contracts. Costs incurred during the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 were not material. The fair value of these foreign exchange contracts was not material at December 31, 2007 and June 30, 2008. The notional principal of foreign exchange contracts to purchase U.S. dollars with foreign currencies was $1.5 billion and $2.3 billion at December 31, 2007 and June 30, 2008. The notional principal of foreign exchange contracts to purchase Euros with other currencies was €296.5 million (or approximately $433.4 million) and €533.0 million (or approximately $838.1 million) at December 31, 2007 and June 30, 2008. The notional principal of foreign exchange contracts to sell Euros for Taiwanese dollars was €25.2 million (or approximately $39.7 million) at June 30, 2008.

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Other Derivatives

Other derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under SFAS 133 consist primarily of forward contracts which we use to hedge intercompany balances and other monetary assets or liabilities denominated in currencies other than the local currency of a subsidiary. Gains and losses on these contracts are included in interest income and other, net, along with those of the related hedged items. Neither the cost nor the fair value of these foreign exchange contracts was material at March 31, 2008. The notional principal of foreign exchange contracts to purchase U.S. dollars with foreign currencies was $1.5 billion and $2.3 billion at December 31, 2007 and March 31, 2008. The notional principal of foreign exchange contracts to purchase Euros with other currencies was €296.5 million (or approximately $433.4 million) and €411.4 million (or approximately $651.1 million) at December 31, 2007 and March 31, 2008. The notional principal of foreign exchange contracts to sell Euros for Taiwanese dollars was €18.7 million (or approximately $29.6 million) at March 31, 2008.