Fair Value Measurements

9 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2020

In 2020, we invested a portion of the proceeds from the sale of four distribution centers (see note 9 for additional information on the sale and leaseback transactions) in money market fund investments and commercial paper investments. These highly liquid investments were recorded in cash and cash equivalents in our consolidated balance sheets at their fair value. The fair values of the money market fund investments were Level 1 valuations under the fair value hierarchy because each fund’s quoted market value per share was available in an active market. The fair values of the commercial paper investments were Level 2 valuations under the fair value hierarchy because the instruments’ market values were determined based on quoted market prices in active markets.

In connection with our nonqualified deferred compensation plan, we had mutual fund investments, which were classified as trading securities and were recorded at their fair value. The fair values of mutual fund investments were Level 1 valuations under the fair value hierarchy because each fund’s quoted market value per share was available in an active market.

As of October 31, 2020, the fair value of our investments were recorded in our consolidated balance sheets as follows:


(In thousands)	Balance Sheet Location	October 31, 2020		Level 1		Level 2
Assets:
Money market funds	Cash and cash equivalents	$	175,070	$	175,070	$	—
Commercial paper	Cash and cash equivalents	29,996		—		29,996
Mutual funds - deferred compensation plan	Other Assets	$	30,777	$	30,777	$	—

As of February 1, 2020, the fair value of our investments were recorded in our consolidated balance sheets as follows:


(In thousands)	Balance Sheet Location	February 1, 2020		Level 1		Level 2
Assets:
Money market funds	Cash and cash equivalents	$	—	$	—	$	—
Commercial paper	Cash and cash equivalents	—		—		—
Mutual funds - deferred compensation plan	Other Assets	$	33,715	$	33,715	$	—

The fair values of our long-term obligations under the 2018 Credit Agreement are estimated based on quoted market prices for the same or similar issues and the current interest rates offered for similar instruments. These fair value measurements are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. The carrying value of these instruments was $0 as of October 31, 2020.

The fair value of our long-term obligations under the 2019 Term Note are based on quoted market prices and are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. The carrying value of the instrument approximates its fair value.

The carrying value of accounts receivable and accounts payable approximates fair value because of the relatively short maturity of these items.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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