Fair Value Measurements

6 Months Ended

Sep. 26, 2021

Fair Value Measurement and Measurement Inputs, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Text Block]

Fair Value Measurements

Our financial assets and liabilities are measured at fair value at the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price). We classify the inputs used to measure fair value into the following hierarchy:



Level 1:						Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2:						Quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, or quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for the asset or liability.
Level 3:						Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability that are supported by little or no market activity. These fair values are determined using pricing models for which the assumptions utilize management’s estimates or market participant assumptions.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis. The fair value hierarchy requires the use of observable market data when available. In instances where inputs used to measure fair value fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the fair value measurement has been determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Our assessment of the significance of a particular item to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, including the consideration of inputs specific to the asset or liability.

Our financial assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis are assets held in a deferred compensation retirement plan. As of September 26, 2021 and March 28, 2021, the assets held in a deferred compensation retirement plan were classified as other long-term assets on our balance sheet, with the portion of the plan assets expected to be paid within twelve months classified as current assets on our balance sheet. The deferred compensation plan assets relate to contributions made to a non-qualified compensation plan on behalf of certain employees who are classified as “highly compensated employees” as determined by IRS guidelines. The assets are part of a rabbi trust and the funds are held in mutual funds. The fair value of the deferred compensation is based on the quoted market prices for the mutual funds at the end of the period.

The following tables summarize the balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 26, 2021 and March 28, 2021.


(In thousands)		September 26, 2021		March 28, 2021
Assets
Deferred compensation plan assets	Level 1	$	7,364	$	5,946