Derivative Financial Instruments

3 Months Ended

Nov. 21, 2015

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivative Financial Instruments

Note E – Derivative Financial Instruments

At November 21, 2015, the Company had $11.2 million recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive loss related to realized losses associated with terminated interest rate swap and treasury rate lock derivatives which were designated as hedging instruments. Net losses are amortized into Interest expense over the remaining life of the associated debt. During the twelve week period ended November 21, 2015, the Company reclassified $249 thousand of net losses from Accumulated other comprehensive loss to Interest expense. In the comparable prior year period, the Company reclassified $42 thousand of net losses from Accumulated other comprehensive loss to Interest expense. The Company expects to reclassify $1.9 million of net losses from Accumulated other comprehensive loss to Interest expense over the next 12 months.