Fair Value of Financial Instruments

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2016

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

9. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

ASC Topic 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between assumptions based on market data (observable inputs) and the company’s assumptions (unobservable inputs). Determining where an asset or liability falls within that hierarchy depends on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole. An adjustment to the pricing method used within either level 1 or level 2 inputs could generate a fair value measurement that effectively falls in a lower level in the hierarchy. The hierarchy consists of three broad levels as follows:

Level 1 – Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

Level 2 – Inputs other than level 1 inputs that are either directly or indirectly observable, and

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs developed using the company’s estimates and assumptions, which reflect those that market participants would use.

Recurring Basis

The following table presents information about assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

Fair value measurements at July 31, 2016 using:
	Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets		Significant other observable inputs		Significant unobservable inputs
(amounts in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
Premier Money Market Fund	$	3,950		N/A		N/A	$	3,950
Low Duration Bond Fund		1,073		N/A		N/A		1,073
Intermediate Term Bond Fund		754		N/A		N/A		754
Strategic Income Fund		597		N/A		N/A		597
Large Blend Fund		310		N/A		N/A		310
Mid Cap Value Fund		117		N/A		N/A		117
Growth Allocation Fund		97		N/A		N/A		97
Other		147		N/A		N/A		147

Fair value measurements at August 2, 2015 using:
	Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets		Significant other observable inputs		Significant unobservable inputs
(amounts in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
Premier Money Market Fund	$	2,705		N/A		N/A	$	2,705
Intermediate Term Bond Fund		2,149		N/A		N/A		2,149
Low Duration Bond Fund		2,100		N/A		N/A		2,100
Limited Term Bond Fund		1,092		N/A		N/A		1,092
Strategic Income Fund		995		N/A		N/A		995
Growth Allocation Fund		109		N/A		N/A		109
Other		79		N/A		N/A		79

Fair value measurements at May 1, 2016 using:
	Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets		Significant other observable inputs		Significant unobservable inputs
(amounts in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
Premier Money Market Fund	$	3,404		N/A		N/A	$	3,404
Low Duration Bond Fund		1,604		N/A		N/A		1,604
Intermediate Term Bond Fund		1,154		N/A		N/A		1,154
Strategic Income Fund		999		N/A		N/A		999
Limited Term Bond Fund		602		N/A		N/A		602
Large Blend Fund		289		N/A		N/A		289
Growth Allocation Fund		148		N/A		N/A		148
Mid Cap Value Fund		102		N/A		N/A		102
Other		82		N/A		N/A		82

The determination of where an asset or liability falls in the hierarchy requires significant judgment. We evaluate our hierarchy disclosures each quarter based on various factors and it is possible that an asset or liability may be classified differently from quarter to quarter. However, we expect that changes in classifications between different levels will be rare.

Short-Term Investments

At July 31, 2016, August 2, 2015, and May 1, 2016, our short-term investments totaled $2.4 million, $6.3 million, and $4.4 million, respectively, and consisted of short-term bond funds. Our short-term bond funds are recorded at their fair value, are classified as available-for-sale, and their unrealized gains or losses are included in other comprehensive income (loss). Our short-term bond investments had an accumulated unrealized loss totaling $33,000, $184,000, and $100,000 at July 31, 2016, August 2, 2015, and May 1, 2016, respectively. At July 31, 2016, August 2, 2015, and May 1, 2016, the fair value of our short-term bond funds approximated its cost basis.

Long-Term Investments

Effective January 1, 2014, we established a Rabbi Trust to set aside funds for participants of our deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) and enable the participants to credit their contributions to various investment options of the Plan. The investments associated with the Rabbi Trust consist of a money market fund and various mutual funds that are classified as available for sale.

Our long-term investments are recorded at their fair value of $4.6 million, $2.9 million, and $4.0 million at July 31, 2016, August 2, 2015, and May 1, 2016, respectively. Our long-term investments had an accumulated unrealized loss of $15,000 and $44,000 at July 31, 2016 and May 1, 2016, respectively. At August 2, 2015, our accumulated gains or losses regarding our long-term investments were immaterial. The fair value of our long-term investments approximates its cost basis.

Other

The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, other current assets, line of credit, accounts payable, and accrued expenses approximates fair value because of the short maturity of these financial instruments.