FAIR VALUE

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2014

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]

4. FAIR VALUE

The Company applies ASC 820, which defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date.

The Company determines the fair market values of its financial instruments based on the fair value hierarchy established by ASC 820, which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair values which are provided below. The Company carries certain cash equivalents, investments and derivative liabilities at fair value.

Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 1 assets and liabilities include debt and equity securities and derivative contracts that are traded in an active exchange market, as well as certain U.S. Treasury securities that are highly liquid and are actively traded in over-the-counter markets.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Level 2 assets and liabilities include derivative contracts whose value is determined using a pricing model with inputs that are observable in the market or can be derived principally or corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methods, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation. Unobservable inputs are developed based on the best information available, which may include the Company’s own data.

The fair values of derivative assets and liabilities traded in the over-the-counter market are determined using quantitative models that require the use of multiple market inputs including interest rates, prices and indices to generate pricing and volatility factors, which are used to value the position. The predominance of market inputs are actively quoted and can be validated through external sources, including brokers, market transactions and third-party pricing services. Estimation risk is greater for derivative asset and liability positions that are either option-based or have longer maturity dates where observable market inputs are less readily available or are unobservable, in which case interest rate, price or index scenarios are extrapolated in order to determine the fair value. The fair values of derivative assets and liabilities include adjustments for market liquidity, counterparty credit quality, the Company’s own credit standing and other specific factors, where appropriate. The fair values of property and equipment are determined by using various models that discount future expected cash flows. Estimation risk is greater for vacant properties as the probability of expected cash flows from the use of vacant properties is difficult to predict.

To ensure the prudent application of estimates and management judgment in determining the fair value of derivative assets and liabilities and property and equipment, various processes and controls have been adopted, which include: model validation that requires a review and approval for pricing, financial statement fair value determination and risk quantification; periodic review and substantiation of profit and loss reporting for all derivative instruments. Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value at January 31, 2014 on a recurring basis are summarized below (amounts in thousands):

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total Fair Value
Cash Equivalents	$	2	$	—	$	—	$	2
Money Market Mutual Fund (1)		120		—		—		120
Investment in Cooperative (1)		—		—		289		289
Total Assets	$	122	$	—	$	289	$	411
Interest Rate Swap Derivative Liabilities	$	—	$	1,141	$	—	$	1,141

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total Fair Value
Cash Equivalents	$	2	$	—	$	—	$	2
Money Market Mutual Fund (1)		300		—		—		300
Investment in Cooperative (1)		—		—		252		252
Total Assets	$	302	$	—	$	252	$	554
Interest Rate Swap Derivative Liabilities	$	—	$	2,789	$	—	$	2,789

(1) The money market mutual fund is included in “Restricted investments and deposits” and the investment in cooperative is included in “Other assets” on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The following table provides a reconciliation of the activity related to assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs (amounts in thousands):

	Investment in Cooperative
Balance, January 31, 2012	$	219
Fair value adjustment		33
Balance, January 31, 2013		252
Fair value adjustment		37
Balance, January 31, 2014	$	289

The Company determined the fair value of the investment in cooperative by using a discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows. Inputs used in the analysis include the face value of the allocated equity amount, the projected term for repayment based upon a historical trend, and a risk adjusted discount rate based on the expected compensation participants would demand because of the uncertainty of the future cash flows. The inherent risk and uncertainty associated with unobservable inputs could have a significant effect on the actual fair value of the investment.

No other financial instruments were elected to be measured at fair value in accordance with ASC 470-20-25-21.

The Company reviews its long-lived assets for impairment on at least an annual basis based on the carrying value of these assets. As a result of vacancies at owned real estate locations, the Company tested certain long-lived assets for impairment using a fair value measurement approach. The fair value measurement approach utilizes a number of significant unobservable inputs or Level 3 assumptions. These assumptions include, among others, the implied fair value of these assets using an income approach by preparing a discounted cash flow analysis and the implied fair value of these assets using recent sales data of comparable properties, and other subjective assumptions. Upon completion of its impairment analysis, which was performed at various times throughout fiscal year 2013, the Company determined that the carrying value of certain long-lived assets exceeded the fair value of these assets. Accordingly, in fiscal year 2013, the Company recorded long-lived asset impairment charges of approximately $55,000.

Assets measured at fair value at January 31, 2014 on a non-recurring basis are summarized below (amounts in thousands):

	Year Ended January 31, 2014		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total Losses
Property and equipment, net	$	521	$	—	$	—	$	521	$	55

Assets measured at fair value at January 31, 2013 on a non-recurring basis are summarized below (amounts in thousands):

	Year Ended January 31, 2013		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total Losses
Property and equipment, net	$	2,096	$	—	$	—	$	2,096	$	419