16. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The authoritative guidance for fair value measurements establishes a three‑tier fair value hierarchy, categorizing the inputs used to measure fair value. The hierarchy can be described as follows: Level 1- observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets; Level 2 - inputs other than the quoted prices in active markets that are observable either directly or indirectly; and Level 3- unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions. The fair value hierarchy also requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.

Assets and Liabilities that are Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis


	Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date
	Using
	Quoted Prices
	in Active		Significant
	Markets for		Other		Significant
	Identical		Observable		Unobservable
	Instruments		Inputs		Inputs
(in thousands)	(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Total
February 2, 2019—
Assets:
Derivative financial instruments	$	—	$	3,074	$	—	$	3,074
Liabilities:
Derivative financial instruments	$	—	$	9,307	$	—	$	9,307
February 3, 2018—
Assets:
Derivative financial instruments	$	—	$	4,019	$	—	$	4,019
Liabilities:
Derivative financial instruments	$	—	$	2,307	$	—	$	2,307

At February 2, 2019, derivative financial instruments are comprised of (1) interest rate swap agreements to minimize our exposure to interest rate changes on our outstanding indebtedness, (2) foreign currency forward exchange contracts primarily entered into to minimize our foreign currency exposure related to forecasted revenues from our UK operations denominated in a currency different from the UK’s functional currency and (3) foreign currency forward exchange contracts primarily entered into to minimize our foreign currency exposure related to forecasted purchases of certain inventories denominated in a currency different from the operating entity’s functional currency.

These derivative financial instruments are recorded in the consolidated balance sheets at fair value based upon observable market inputs, primarily pricing models based on current market rates. Derivative financial instruments in an asset position are included within other current assets or other assets in the consolidated balance sheets. Derivative financial instruments in a liability position are included within accrued expenses and other current liabilities or noncurrent liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. See Note 17 for further information regarding our derivative instruments.

Assets and Liabilities that are Measured at Fair Value on a Non‑Recurring Basis

Long‑lived assets, such as property and equipment, goodwill and identifiable intangibles, are periodically evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If the asset carrying amount exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge is recognized in the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the asset.

As discussed in Note 1, during fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016, we incurred $1.0 million, $3.5 million and $16.5 million, respectively, of asset impairment charges related to our retail segment. The estimated fair value of the impaired long-lived assets was $0.6 million, $0.7 million and $0.9 million as of February 2, 2019, February 3, 2018 and January 28, 2017, respectively. In addition, during fiscal 2018, we recognized a writeoff of $4.0 million of rental product related to the closure of a rental product distribution center. We estimated the fair value of these long-lived assets based on an income approach using projected future cash flows discounted using a weighted-average cost of capital analysis that reflects current market conditions. The fair values of long‑lived assets are based on our own judgments about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset and on observable market data, when available. We classify these measurements as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy.

During fiscal 2018, as a result of an interim goodwill impairment test for our corporate apparel reporting unit, we recorded a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $24.0 million. We estimated the fair value of our corporate apparel reporting unit using a combined income and market comparable approach, which we classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy. See Note 8 for further information.

During fiscal 2017, we recorded a goodwill impairment charge related to MW Cleaners totaling $1.5 million. We estimated the fair value of the MW Cleaners business based on an estimate provided to us by a market participant, which we classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

During fiscal 2016, we recorded a $2.9 million impairment charge related to a long-lived asset reclassified as held for sale, which is included within asset impairment charges in our consolidated statement of earnings. We estimated the fair value of the asset held for sale using market values for similar assets which would fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. During fiscal 2017, we completed the sale of the asset held for sale for $2.1 million in cash consideration.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Our financial instruments consist of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities and long-term debt. Management estimates that, as of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018, the carrying value of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses and other current liabilities approximated their fair value due to the highly liquid or short‑term nature of these instruments. We believe that the borrowings under our ABL Facility approximate their fair value because interest rates are adjusted on a short-term basis.

The fair values of our Term Loan were valued based upon observable market data provided by a third party for similar types of debt, which we classify as a Level 2 input within the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of our Senior Notes is based on quoted prices in active markets, which we classify as Level 1 input within the fair value hierarchy. The table below shows the fair value and carrying value of our Term Loan and Senior Notes (in thousands):


	February 2, 2019				February 3, 2018
	Carrying		Estimated		Carrying		Estimated
	Amount(1)		Fair Value		Amount(1)		Fair Value
Term Loan and Senior Notes, including current portion	$	1,116,361	$	1,120,296	$	1,396,808	$	1,407,449

(1) The carrying value of the Term Loan and Senior Notes, including current portion is net of deferred financing costs of $3.2 million, $14.9 million as of February 2, 2019 and February 3, 2018, respectively.