Subsequent Event	12 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2014
Subsequent Event	25. Subsequent Event On February 19, 2014, Signet entered into a definitive agreement with Zale Corporation (“Zale”) to acquire all of Zale’s issued and outstanding common stock for $21.00 per share in cash, or approximately $1.4 billion including net debt. The proposed acquisition reflects our strategy to diversify our businesses and extend our international footprint. The acquisition is expected to be financed through the securitization of a significant portion of Signet’s US accounts receivable portfolio, bank debt and other debt financing. Signet has secured a commitment for bridge financing and a new underwritten term loan facility in connection with the transaction. Completion of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including approval by Zale stockholders and regulatory approval.

Subsequent Event

12 Months Ended

Feb. 01, 2014

25. Subsequent Event

On February 19, 2014, Signet entered into a definitive agreement with Zale Corporation (“Zale”) to acquire all of Zale’s issued and outstanding common stock for $21.00 per share in cash, or approximately $1.4 billion including net debt. The proposed acquisition reflects our strategy to diversify our businesses and extend our international footprint. The acquisition is expected to be financed through the securitization of a significant portion of Signet’s US accounts receivable portfolio, bank debt and other debt financing. Signet has secured a commitment for bridge financing and a new underwritten term loan facility in connection with the transaction. Completion of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including approval by Zale stockholders and regulatory approval.