Fair Value Measurements

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements

All financial instruments that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis (at least annually) have been classified within the most appropriate level within the fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used to determine the fair value at the consolidated condensed balance sheet date. These financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below: 

	As of November 30, 2019
(In thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair Value
Cash and cash equivalents	$	226,535	$	—	$	—	$	226,535
Other assets, net:
Interest rate lock agreements	—		12,241		—		12,241
Total assets at fair value	$	226,535	$	12,241	$	—	$	238,776
Long-term accrued liabilities:
Interest rate lock agreements	$	—	$	58,274	$	—	$	58,274
Total liabilities at fair value	$	—	$	58,274	$	—	$	58,274

	As of May 31, 2019
(In thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair Value
Cash and cash equivalents	$	96,645	$	—	$	—	$	96,645
Total assets at fair value	$	96,645	$	—	$	—	$	96,645
Long-term accrued liabilities:
Interest rate lock agreements	$	—	$	36,393	$	—	$	36,393
Total liabilities at fair value	$	—	$	36,393	$	—	$	36,393

Cintas’ cash and cash equivalents are generally classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Financial instruments classified as Level 1 are based on quoted market prices in active markets. The types of financial instruments Cintas classifies within Level 1 include most bank deposits and money market securities. Cintas does not adjust the quoted market price for such financial instruments.

Interest, realized gains and losses and declines in value determined to be other than temporary on available-for-sale securities are included in interest income or expense. The cost of the securities sold is based on the specific identification method. There were no outstanding marketable securities as of November 30, 2019 or May 31, 2019.

The fair values of outstanding interest rate lock agreements are included in other assets, net, as of November 30, 2019 and long-term accrued liabilities at both November 30, 2019 and May 31, 2019. The fair values of Cintas' interest rate lock agreements are based on similar exchange traded derivatives (market approach) and are, therefore, included within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. The fair value was determined by comparing the locked rates against the benchmarked treasury rate. No other amounts included in other assets, net or long-term accrued liabilities are recorded at fair value.

The methods described above may produce a fair value that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, while Cintas believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the consolidated condensed balance sheet dates.

In addition to assets and liabilities that are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis, Cintas records assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as required under GAAP.