FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

3 Months Ended

Aug. 29, 2015

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

13.  FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.

ASC 820 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. These tiers include: Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets; Level 2, defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists; therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.

As of August 29, 2015, we held investments that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Our investments consist of time deposits and CDs, where face value is equal to fair value, and equity securities of publicly traded companies for which market prices are readily available.

Investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis subject to the disclosure requirements of ASC 820 as of August 29, 2015, and May 30, 2015, were as follows (in thousands):

	Level 1
August 29, 2015
Time deposits/CDs	$	16,315
Equity securities		538
Total	$	16,853
May 30, 2015
Time deposits/CDs	$	34,665
Equity securities		576
Total	$	35,241