Fair Value Measurements

There were no purchases, sales, issuances, or settlements related to recurring level 3 measurements during the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2015 or May 3, 2014. There were no transfers of financial assets or liabilities into or out of level 1 and level 2 during the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2015 or May 3, 2014.

Financial Assets and Liabilities

Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and cash equivalents are as follows:



			Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
($ in millions)	May 2, 2015		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Cash equivalents	$	201	$	72	$	129	$	—
Derivative financial instruments	118		—		118		—
Deferred compensation plan assets	45		45		—		—
Total	$	364	$	117	$	247	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivative financial instruments	$	13	$	—	$	13	$	—
			Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
($ in millions)	January 31, 2015		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Cash equivalents	$	429	$	88	$	341	$	—
Derivative financial instruments	157		—		157		—
Deferred compensation plan assets	40		40		—		—
Total	$	626	$	128	$	498	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivative financial instruments	$	1	$	—	$	1	$	—
			Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
($ in millions)	May 3, 2014		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Cash equivalents	$	452	$	147	$	305	$	—
Derivative financial instruments	44		—		44		—
Deferred compensation plan assets	42		42		—		—
Total	$	538	$	189	$	349	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivative financial instruments	$	22	$	—	$	22	$	—

We have highly liquid investments classified as cash equivalents, which are placed primarily in money market funds, time deposits, and commercial paper. These investments are classified as held-to-maturity based on our positive intent and ability to hold the securities to maturity. We value these investments at their original purchase prices plus interest that has accrued at the stated rate.

Derivative financial instruments primarily include foreign exchange forward contracts. The principal currencies hedged against changes in the U.S. dollar are British pounds, Canadian dollars, Euro, and Japanese yen. The fair value of the Company’s derivative financial instruments is determined using pricing models based on current market rates. Derivative financial instruments in an asset position are recorded in other current assets or other long-term assets in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Derivative financial instruments in a liability position are recorded in accrued expenses and other current liabilities or lease incentives and other long-term liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

We maintain the Gap Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan (“DCP”), which allows eligible employees to defer compensation up to a maximum amount. Plan investments are recorded at market value and are designated for the DCP. The fair value of the Company’s DCP assets is determined based on quoted market prices, and the assets are recorded in other long-term assets in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Nonfinancial Assets

We review the carrying amount of long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. We review the carrying amount of goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that the carrying amount may not be recoverable.

There were no material impairment charges recorded for goodwill, other indefinite-lived intangible assets, or other long-lived assets for the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2015 or May 3, 2014.