Derivative Instruments

6 Months Ended

Jul. 28, 2012

Derivative Instruments

Derivative Instruments

Note 4.  Derivative Instruments

We are exposed to fluctuations in interest rates on our senior secured term loan facility. During fiscal 2009, we purchased an interest rate derivative with the objective to cap our exposure to interest rate increases on our senior secured term loan facility that result from fluctuations in the three-month LIBOR rate (the “cap”). The cap limits our interest exposure on a notional value of $2.0 billion to the lesser of the three-month LIBOR rate or 7.0%.  The term of the cap extends to the first quarter of fiscal 2015. The interest rate cap does not qualify for hedge accounting under ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging. The fair value of the cap as of July 28, 2012 and January 28, 2012 was nominal and is included in Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The fair value of the cap as of July 30, 2011 was $3 million. The change in fair value of the cap for the quarter and six months ended July 28, 2012 resulted in a minimal loss and a minimal gain, respectively. The change in fair value of the cap for the quarter and six months ended July 30, 2011, resulted in a loss of $1 million and a loss of $3 million, respectively. These amounts are recorded in Other (income) and expense, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.