Matters Related To Historical Stock Option Practices

12 Months Ended

Jan. 29, 2012

Matters Related To Historical Stock Option Practices [Abstract]

Matters Related To Historical Stock Option Practices

Note 15. Matters Related to Historical Stock Option Practices

Since May 2006, the Company has incurred substantial expenses for legal, accounting, tax and other professional services in connection with matters associated with or stemming from its historical stock option practices. These expenses include claims for advancement of legal expenses to current and former directors, officers and executives under pre-existing indemnification agreements and to other current and former employees under the California Labor Code and a resolution of the Board of Directors authorizing such advances. See Note 12 for additional information regarding indemnification.

Since May 2006, and through this fiscal year until the final resolution and dismissal of applicable litigation and related appeals, finalized in August 2011, the Company has incurred substantial expenses for legal, accounting, tax and other professional services in connection with matters associated with or stemming from its historical stock option practices.

In fiscal years 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively, approximately $0.2 million, $13.6 million and $3.3 million (net of insurance recovery of $8.7 million) of legal expenses and liability accruals were recorded in relation to these matters.