Significant Accounting Policies

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly-liquid investments with an original maturity of 90 days or less and money market mutual funds to be cash equivalents. The Company maintains cash balances and cash equivalents in highly-qualified financial institutions. At various times such amounts are in excess of insured limits. Cash equivalents can consist of money market mutual funds, government and corporate obligations and bank time deposits.

Investments

The Company’s investment policy restricts investments to high credit quality investments with limits on the length to maturity and the amount invested with any one issuer. These investments, especially corporate obligations, are subject to default risk. The Company classifies its investments as available-for-sale ("AFS") and reports these investments at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Realized gains or losses on AFS investments are recorded in "Interest income and other (expense) income, net" in the Statements of Income. The Company recognizes losses in the income statement when it determines that declines in the fair value of its investments below their cost are other-than-temporary.

The Company has minority equity investments in privately held companies that are classified in "Other assets" in the Balance Sheets. Substantially, all of these investments are carried at cost because the Company does not have the ability to exercise significant influence over the company. The Company monitors these investments for impairment and makes appropriate reductions to the carrying value when necessary. As of January 28, 2018 and January 29, 2017, the Company had aggregate net investments under the cost method of accounting of $38.1 million and $27.1 million, respectively. These investments consisted of privately-held equity securities without a readily determinable fair value and the Company has determined that it is not practicable to estimate the fair value of these investments. The Company tests these investments for impairment quarterly. In the third quarter of fiscal year 2018, the Company impaired $4.3 million of a minority investment. As of January 28, 2018, there have not been any events or changes in circumstances that the Company believes would have had a significant adverse effect on the fair value of these investments. As of January 28, 2018 and January 29, 2017, aggregate net investment accounted for under equity method of accounting was $3.4 million and $2.0 million, respectively, included in "Other assets".

Accounts Receivable Allowances

Accounts receivable are recorded at net realizable value or the amount that the Company expects to collect on gross customer trade receivables. The Company evaluates the collectability of its accounts receivable based on a combination of factors. The Company generally does not require collateral on accounts receivable as the majority of the Company’s customers are large, well-established companies. Historically, bad debt provisions have been consistent with management’s expectations. If the Company becomes aware of a customer’s inability to meet its financial obligations after a sale has occurred, it records an allowance to reduce the net receivable to the amount it reasonably believes it will be able to collect from the customer. For all other customers, the Company recognizes allowances for doubtful accounts based on the length of time the receivables are past due, the current business environment and historical experience. If the financial condition of the Company’s customers were to deteriorate or if economic conditions worsen, additional allowances may be required in the future. All of the Company’s accounts receivables are trade-related receivables.

A summary of accounts receivable allowances for fiscal years ended January 28, 2018 and January 29, 2017 is as follows:



(in thousands)	January 28, 2018			January 29, 2017
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	(2,700	)	$	(2,696	)
Sales rebate allowance	(2,634		)	(2,571		)
Sales return allowance	(2,018		)	(1,795		)
Other allowances	(1,737		)	(1,168		)
Total	$	(9,089	)	$	(8,230	)

Inventories

Inventories are stated at lower of cost or market and consist of materials, labor and overhead. The Company determines the cost of inventory by the first-in, first-out method. The Company evaluates inventories for excess quantities and obsolescence. This evaluation includes analysis of sales levels by product and projections of future demand. In order to state the inventory at lower of cost or market, the Company maintains reserves against its inventory. If future demand or market conditions are less favorable than the Company’s projections, a write-down of inventory may be required, and would be reflected in cost of goods sold in the period the revision is made.

Business Combinations

The Company accounts for business combinations at fair value with any excess consideration, transferred over the acquisition date net fair values of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed, recorded as Goodwill. Acquisition costs are expensed as incurred and recorded in general and administrative expenses; in-process research and development is recorded at fair value as an indefinite-lived intangible asset at the acquisition date; restructuring costs associated with a business combination are expensed subsequent to the acquisition date; contingent consideration obligations are recorded at fair value on the date of acquisition, with increases or decreases in the fair value arising from changes in assumptions or discount periods recorded as contingent consideration expenses in the Statements of Income in subsequent periods; and changes in deferred tax asset valuation allowances and income tax uncertainties after the acquisition date generally affect income tax expense. All changes that do not qualify as measurement period adjustments are included in current period earnings.

Significant judgment is required to determine the estimated fair value for assets and liabilities acquired and to assign their respective useful lives. The fair values assigned to tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including contingent consideration, are based on management’s estimates and assumptions, as well as other information compiled by management, including available historical information and valuations that utilize customary valuation procedures and techniques.

The Company employs the income approach to estimate the fair value of intangible assets, which is based on forecasts of the expected future cash flows attributable to the respective assets. In determining significant estimates and assumptions inherent in the valuations, the Company considers the amount and timing of future cash flows (including expected growth rates and profitability), the underlying product life cycles, economic barriers to entry, a brand’s relative market position and the discount rate applied to the cash flows, among others.

If actual results differ from the estimates and judgments used in these estimates, the amounts recorded in the consolidated financial statements could result in a possible impairment of the intangible assets and goodwill, or require acceleration of the amortization expense of finite-lived intangible assets.

Variable Interest Entities

The Company is required to consolidate variable interest entities ("VIEs") in which it has a controlling financial interest in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 810, "Consolidation". A controlling financial interest will have both of the following characteristics: (i) the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance, and (ii) the obligation to absorb losses of the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE.

The Company’s variable interest in VIEs may be in the form of equity ownership, contracts to purchase assets, management services, and development agreements between the Company and a VIE, loans provided by the Company to a VIE or other member, and/or guarantees provided by members to banks and other parties.

The Company analyzes its investments or other interests to determine whether it represents a variable interest in a VIE. If so, the Company evaluates the facts to determine whether it is the primary beneficiary. The Company considers itself to be the primary beneficiary when it has both the power to direct activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIEs economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses from or the right to receive benefits of the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. With regards to its investment in a private entity, the Company concluded that its equity interest represents a variable interest, but it is not the primary beneficiary as prescribed in ASC 810. Specifically, in reaching this conclusion, the Company considered the activities that most significantly drive profitability for the private entity and determined that the activity that most significantly drove profitability was related to the technology and related product road maps. The Company has a board observer role and thus concluded that it was not in a position of decision-making or other authority to influence the private entity’s activities that could be considered significant with respect to its operations, including research and development plans and changes to the product road map. There are currently no VIEs that are consolidated.

Derivatives and Hedging Activities

As required by ASC 815, the Company records all derivatives on the Balance Sheets at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative, whether the Company has elected to designate a derivative in a hedging relationship and apply hedge accounting and whether the hedging relationship has satisfied the criteria necessary to apply hedge accounting. Derivatives designated and qualifying as a hedge of the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges. Hedge accounting generally provides for the matching of the timing of gain or loss recognition on the hedging instrument with the recognition of the changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk in a fair value hedge or the earnings effect of the hedged forecasted transactions in a cash flow hedge. The Company may enter into derivative contracts that are intended to economically hedge certain of its risk, even though hedge accounting does not apply or the Company elects not to apply hedge accounting.

In accordance with the FASB’s fair value measurement guidance, the Company made an accounting policy election to measure the credit risk of its derivative financial instruments that are subject to master netting agreements on a net basis by counterparty portfolio.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed over the estimated useful lives of the related asset type or term of the operating lease using the straight-line method for financial statement purposes. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred and the costs of additions and betterments that increase the useful lives of the assets are capitalized.

Goodwill

Goodwill is the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired in business combinations accounted for under the acquisition method. Goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment using either a qualitative assessment or a two-step method.

The Company performs an annual impairment assessment of goodwill at the reporting unit level in the fourth quarter of each year, or more frequently if indicators of potential impairment exist. The analysis may include both qualitative and quantitative factors to assess the likelihood of an impairment. The reporting unit’s carrying value used in an impairment test represents the assignment of various assets and liabilities.

Qualitative factors include industry and market considerations, overall financial performance, and other relevant events and factors affecting the reporting unit. Additionally, as part of this assessment, the Company may perform a quantitative analysis to support the qualitative factors above by applying sensitivities to assumptions and inputs used in measuring a reporting unit’s fair value.

The Company’s quantitative impairment test considers the historical rates and current market conditions when determining the discount and long-term growth rates to use in its analysis. The Company considers other valuation methods; such as the cost approach or market approach, if it is determined that these methods provide a more representative approximation of fair value. Significant estimates include market segment growth rates, the Company's assumed market segment share, estimated costs, and discount rates based on a reporting unit's weighted average cost of capital.

The Company tests the reasonableness of the inputs and outcomes of its discounted cash flow analysis against available market data. In the current year the fair value for all of the Company's reporting units exceeds their carrying value, and the Company's annual qualitative assessment did not indicate that a more detailed quantitative analysis was necessary.

Other Intangibles and Long-lived Assets

Finite-lived intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions or technology licenses purchased are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. The useful lives of acquisition-related intangible assets represent the point where over 90% of realizable undiscounted cash flows for each intangible asset are recognized. The assigned useful lives are based upon the Company’s historical experience with similar technology and other intangible assets owned by the Company. The useful life of technology licenses is usually based on the term of the agreement.

Acquired in-process research and development ("IPR&D") projects are recorded at fair value as of the date of acquisition as an indefinite-lived intangible asset until the completion or abandonment of the associated research and development efforts or impairment. Upon completion of development, acquired IPR&D assets are transferred to finite-lived intangible assets and amortized over their useful lives.

The Company reviews indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment on an annual basis in conjunction with goodwill or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. Recoverability of indefinite-lived intangible assets is measured by comparing the carrying amount of the asset to the future discounted cash flows the asset is expected to generate. Also, the Company reassesses the estimated remaining useful lives of any impaired assets and adjusts accordingly estimates of future amortization expense related to these assets.

The Company assesses finite-lived intangibles and long-lived assets for impairment when indicators of impairment, such as reductions in demand or significant economic slowdowns in the semiconductor industry, are present. Reviews are performed to determine whether the carrying value of an asset is impaired, based on comparisons to undiscounted expected future cash flows. If this comparison indicates that there is impairment, the impaired asset is written down to fair value, which is typically calculated using: (i) quoted market prices and/or (ii) discounted expected future cash flows utilizing a discount rate. Impairment is based on the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of those assets.

The fair values of individual tangible long-lived assets was determined upon the cost to reproduce the long-lived asset taking into account the age, condition, inflation using the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Marshall Valuation Services, and cost to ready the long-lived asset for its intended use. Additionally, the Company considered the potential existence of functional and economic obsolescence and quantified these elements in its cost approach as appropriate.

For intangible long-lived assets, which consist of core technology and customer relationships, the Company used the multi-period excess earnings method, an income approach, or the replacement cost method (a cost approach), to determine fair value. The multi-period excess earnings method, a form of the income approach, estimates the value of the asset based on the present value of the after-tax cash flows attributable to the intangible asset, which includes the Company's estimates of forecasted revenue, operating margins, taxes and discount rate. The replacement cost method incorporates a market participant’s assumption that an in-use premise is the highest and best use of customer relationships and core technology. The Company estimated the cost it would incur to rebuild or re-establish the intangible asset and the associated effort required to develop it.

Functional Currency

The Company has concluded that the functional currency of all subsidiaries is the U.S. Dollar.

Fair Value Measurements

When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities required or permitted to be recorded at fair value, the Company considers the principal or most advantageous market in which it would transact and considers assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, such as inherent risk, transfer restrictions, and risk of nonperformance. The Company uses the following three levels of inputs in determining the fair value of the Company’s assets and liabilities, focusing on the most observable inputs when available:

Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 - Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets); or model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3 - Unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of fair value of assets or liabilities.

To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement is disclosed is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes product revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the fee is fixed or determinable and collectability is probable. Recovery of costs associated with product design and engineering services are recognized during the period in which services are performed. The product design and engineering recovery, when recognized, will be reported as a reduction to product development and engineering expense. Historically, these recoveries have not exceeded the cost of the related development efforts.

The Company includes revenue related to granted technology licenses as part of "Net sales." Historically, revenue from these arrangements has not been significant though it is part of its recurring ordinary business.

The Company defers revenue recognition on shipment of products to certain customers, principally distributors, under agreements which provide for limited pricing credits or return privileges, until these products are sold through to end-users or the return privileges lapse. For sales subject to certain pricing credits or return privileges, the amount of future pricing credits or inventory returns cannot be reasonably estimated given the relatively long period in which a particular product may be held by the customer. Therefore, the Company has concluded that sales to customers under these agreements are not fixed and determinable at the date of the sale and revenue recognition has been deferred. The Company estimates the deferred gross margin on these sales by applying an average gross profit margin to the actual gross sales. The average gross profit margin is calculated for each operating segment which is expected to approximate actual costs at the date of sale. The estimated deferred gross margins on these sales, where there are no outstanding receivables, are recorded on the Balance Sheets under the heading of "Deferred revenue." There were no significant impairments of deferred cost of sales in fiscal years 2018, 2017 or 2016.

The Company records a provision for estimated sales returns in the same period as the related revenues are recorded. The Company bases these estimates on historical sales returns and other known factors. Actual returns could be different from Company estimates and current provisions for sales returns and allowances, resulting in future charges to earnings.

The Company records a provision for sales rebates in the same period as the related revenues are recorded. These estimates are based on sales activity during the period. Actual rebates given could be different from our estimates and current provisions for sales rebates, resulting in future charges to earnings. The estimated sales rebates for sales for which there are no outstanding receivables are recorded on the Balance Sheets under the heading of "Accrued liabilities."

The following table summarizes the deferred revenue balance:



(in thousands)	January 28, 2018			January 29, 2017
Deferred revenues	$	9,794		$	11,419
Deferred cost of revenues	(2,189		)	(2,246		)
Deferred revenue, net	7,605			9,173
Deferred product design and engineering recoveries	5,153			2,886
Total deferred revenue	$	12,758		$	12,059

Cost of Sales

Cost of sales includes materials, depreciation on fixed assets used in the manufacturing process, shipping costs, direct labor and overhead.

Sales and Marketing

The Company expenses sales and marketing costs, which include advertising costs, as they are incurred. Advertising costs were $0.6 million, $0.4 million and $0.2 million for fiscal years 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Product Development and Engineering

Product development and engineering costs are charged to expense as incurred. Recoveries from nonrecurring engineering services are recorded as an offset to product development expense incurred in support of this effort since these activities do not represent an earnings process core to the Company’s business and serve as a mechanism to partially recover development expenditures.

The Company received approximately $5.4 million, $11.9 million and $21.1 million in fiscal years 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively for nonrecurring engineering services.

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and their respective tax bases. The Balance Sheets include current and long term prepaid taxes under "Prepaid taxes" and "Other assets" and current and long term liabilities for uncertain tax positions under "Accrued liabilities" and "Other long-term liabilities."

As part of the process of preparing the Company’s consolidated financial statements, the Company estimates income taxes in each of the jurisdictions in which it operates. This process involves estimating the current tax liability together with assessing temporary differences resulting from differing treatment of items for tax and accounting purposes. These differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities. The Company must assess the likelihood that its deferred tax assets will be recovered from future taxable income and, to the extent the Company believes that recovery is not likely, it must establish a valuation allowance. To the extent the Company changes its valuation allowance in a period, the change is generally recorded through the tax provision on the Statements of Income.

For intra-entity differences between the tax basis of an asset in the buyer’s tax jurisdiction and their cost as reported in the consolidated financial statements, the Company does not recognize a deferred tax asset. Income taxes paid on intra-entity profits on assets remaining within the group are accounted for as prepaid taxes. (See Note 12 for further discussion of income taxes).

The Company continually reviews its position on undistributed earnings from its foreign subsidiaries to determine whether those earnings are indefinitely reinvested offshore. Domestic and foreign operating cash flow forecasts are reviewed to determine the sources and uses of cash. Based on these forecasts, the Company determines the need to accrue deferred tax liabilities associated with its undistributed earnings offshore.

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Other comprehensive income includes unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale investments, interest rate hedging activities and foreign currency translation adjustments. This information is provided in the Statements of Comprehensive Income.

The following table summarizes the changes in other comprehensive income (loss) by component:



	Fiscal Year Ended
	January 28, 2018										January 29, 2017										January 31, 2016
(in thousands)	Pre-tax Amount				Tax Benefit (Expense)			Net Amount			Pre-tax Amount				Tax Benefit (Expense)			Net Amount			Pre-tax Amount			Tax Benefit (Expense)			Net Amount
Defined benefit plan:
Other comprehensive gain (loss) before reclassifications	$	637			$	(253	)	384			$	(2,861	)		$	447		$	(2,414	)	$	—		$	—		$	—
Foreign currency hedge:				—										—
Other comprehensive gain before reclassifications	1,205				(263		)	942			586				(64		)	522			—			—			—
Reclassification adjustments included in "Interest expense, net"	(1,531		)		299			(1,232		)	(260		)		28			(232		)	—			—			—
Interest rate hedge:
Other comprehensive gain (loss) before reclassifications	—				—			—			48				—			48			(33		)	(171		)	(204		)
Reclassification adjustments included in "Interest expense, net"	—				—			—			—				—			—			694			—			694
Other:
Other comprehensive gain before reclassifications	—				—			—			129				—			129			—			—			—
Other comprehensive income (loss)	$	311			$	(217	)	$	94		$	(2,358	)		$	411		$	(1,947	)	$	661		$	(171	)	$	490

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The following summarizes the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component:



(in thousands)	Defined Benefit Plan			Foreign Currency Hedge			Interest Rate Hedge			Other		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance as of January 25, 2015	$	—		$	—		$	(538	)	$	701	$	163
Other comprehensive income	—			—			490			—		490
Balance as of January 31, 2016	—			—			(48		)	701		653
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(2,414		)	290			48			129		(1,947		)
Balance as of January 29, 2017	(2,414		)	290			—			830		(1,294		)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	384			(290		)	—			—		94
Balance as of January 28, 2018	$	(2,030	)	$	—		$	—		$	830	$	(1,200	)

Share-Based Compensation

The Company measures compensation cost for all share-based payments (including stock options) at fair value using valuation models, which consider, among other things, estimates and assumptions on the rate of forfeiture, expected life of options and stock price volatility and market value of the Company's common stock. Additionally, for awards with a performance condition, the Company uses financial forecasts that use assumptions that are consistent with those used for other valuation exercises, including goodwill valuation and asset impairment assessments. If any of the assumptions used in the valuation model change significantly, share-based compensation expense may differ materially in the future from that recorded in the current period and actual results may differ from estimates. See the information set forth in Part II, Item 5 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for market information detailing the trading prices of the Company's common stock.

The Company has various equity award plans ("Plans") that provide for granting stock-based awards to employees and non-employee directors of the Company. The Plans provide for the granting of several available forms of stock compensation. As of January 28, 2018, the Company has granted non-qualified stock option awards ("NQSOs") and restricted stock unit awards ("RSUs") under the Plans and has also issued some share-based compensation outside of the Plans, including NQSOs and RSUs as inducements to join the Company.

Earnings per Share

The computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share was as follows:



	Fiscal Year Ended
(in thousands, except per share amounts)	January 28, 2018		January 29, 2017		January 31, 2016
Net income	$	36,426	$	54,661	$	11,497

Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic	66,027		65,427		65,657
Dilutive effect of share-based compensation	1,578		682		304
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted	67,605		66,109		65,961
Basic earnings per common share	$	0.55	$	0.84	$	0.18
Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.54	$	0.83	$	0.17
Anti-dilutive shares not included in the above calculations	402		1,111		2,569

Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted earnings per common share incorporates the incremental shares issuable, calculated using the treasury stock method, upon the assumed exercise of NQSOs and the vesting of RSUs.

Contingencies

The Company accrues an undiscounted liability for contingencies where the incurrence of a loss is probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated, and the Company discloses the amount accrued and the amount of a reasonably possible loss in excess of the amount accrued, if such disclosure is necessary for our consolidated financial statements not to be misleading. These accruals are adjusted periodically as assessments change or additional information becomes available. The Company does not record liabilities when the likelihood that the liability has been incurred is probable but the amount cannot be reasonably estimated, or when the liability is believed to be only reasonably possible or remote.

Because litigation outcomes are inherently unpredictable, the Company’s evaluation of legal proceedings often involves a series of complex assessments by management about future events and can rely heavily on estimates and assumptions. If the assessments indicate that loss contingencies that could be material to any one of our consolidated financial statements are not probable, but are reasonably possible, or are probable, but cannot be estimated, then the Company discloses the nature of the loss contingencies, together with an estimate of the range of possible loss or a statement that such loss is not reasonably estimable.

The Company also records contingent earn-out liabilities which represent the Company’s requirement to make additional payments related to acquisitions based on certain performance targets achieved during the earn-out periods. The Company measures contingent earn-out liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. On a quarterly basis, the Company uses a Monte Carlo valuation method as a valuation technique to determine the value of the earn-out liability. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements are revenue projections over the earn-out period (or other specified performance targets) and the probability outcome percentages assigned to each scenario. Significant increases or decreases to either of these inputs in isolation would result in a significantly higher or lower liability, with a higher liability capped by the contractual maximum of the contingent earn-out obligation.

Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance

In the first quarter of fiscal year 2018, the Company adopted FASB Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (Topic 718). Under the amended guidance, all excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies will be recognized in the Statements of Income as they occur. This replaced the previous guidance, which required tax benefits that exceed compensation cost ("windfalls") to be recognized in additional paid in capital. It also eliminates the need to maintain a windfall pool, and removes the requirement to delay recognizing a windfall until it reduces current taxes payable. Using the modified retrospective adoption method, in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018, the Company recognized deferred tax assets of $8.4 million for the windfall tax benefits and also recognized an increase of an equal amount in the valuation allowance against those deferred tax assets. Under the amended guidance, companies can make an accounting policy election to either continue to estimate forfeitures or account for forfeitures as they occur. Upon adoption, the Company elected to account for forfeitures when they occur, on a modified retrospective basis. In the first quarter of fiscal year 2018, a cumulative effect adjustment of $2.0 million was recorded to retained earnings. The amended guidance also changed the Statements of Cash Flow presentation of excess tax benefits, classifying them as operating activities instead of financing activities, consistent with other cash flows related to income taxes. Further, following the adoption of this updated guidance, there will be additional dilutive effects in earnings per share calculations because excess tax benefits are no longer recognized in additional paid in capital. Due to the valuation allowance maintained against the Company’s deferred tax assets, the adoption of this updated guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Accounting Guidance Issued but Not Adopted as of January 28, 2018

In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815). The new standard is designed to refine and expand hedge accounting for both financial (e.g., interest rate) and commodity risks. Its provisions create more transparency around how economic results are presented, both on the face of the financial statements and in the footnotes. It also makes certain targeted improvements to simplify the application of hedge accounting guidance. The new standard is effective for interim and annual fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption, including adoption in an interim period, is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this ASU will have on its consolidated condensed financial statements and disclosures.

In July 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-11, Earnings Per Share (Topic 260); Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (Topic 480); Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815). This standard addresses narrow issues identified as a result of the complexity associated with applying GAAP for certain financial instruments with characteristics of liabilities and equity. Part I addresses the complexity of accounting for certain financial instruments with down round features. Part II addresses the difficulty of navigating Topic 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity, because of the existence of pending content in the Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") that results from the indefinite deferral of accounting requirements concerning mandatorily redeemable financial instruments of certain non-public entities and certain mandatorily redeemable non-controlling interests. The Company does not expect the adoption of this pronouncement to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-07, Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715). This standard amends the Statements of Income presentation of the components of net periodic benefit cost for defined benefit pension and other post retirement plans. This standard requires companies to: (1) disaggregate the current service cost component from the other components of net periodic benefit cost (the "other components") and present it in the same line items on the Statements of Income as other current compensation costs for related employees and (2) present the other components outside of operating profit. This standard is required to be applied retrospectively and is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company does not expect the adoption of this pronouncement to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350). The pronouncement was issued to simplify the subsequent measurement of goodwill by eliminating Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. This pronouncement stipulates that an entity should perform a goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount, and will recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value, with the loss recognized not exceeding the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. The amendments in this pronouncement are to be applied on a prospective basis. This guidance will be effective for annual or any interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 31, 2017. The adoption of this pronouncement is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805). This standard clarifies the definition of a business to assist entities with evaluating when a set of assets acquired or disposed of should be considered a business. The new standard requires an entity to evaluate if substantially all the fair value of the gross assets acquired is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or group of similar identifiable assets; if so, the set would not be considered a business. The new standard also requires a business to include at least one substantive process and narrows the definition of outputs. The new standard is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and may be adopted earlier. The standard would be applied prospectively to any transaction occurring on or after the adoption date. The impact of this standard will be dependent upon the specific facts and circumstances of any applicable future acquisitions or dispositions.

In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-16, Intra-Entity Asset Transfers Other Than Inventory (Topic 740). This accounting standard update is aimed at recognizing the income tax consequences of intra-entity transfers of assets other than inventory when they occur. This removes the exception to postpone recognition until the asset has been sold to an outside party. This ASU will be effective in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020. The standard update is required to be applied on a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative-effect adjustment to the Balance Sheet as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. The Company is currently assessing the impact this pronouncement will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows: Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (Topic 230). The primary purpose of this ASU is to reduce the diversity in practice that has resulted from the lack of consistent principles on this topic. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. This ASU will be effective for the Company as of the beginning of fiscal year 2019. Early adoption is permitted in any interim or annual period. The Company is continuing to assess the overall impacts of the new standard.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which will require that substantially all leases be recognized by lessees on their Balance Sheets as a right-of-use asset and corresponding lease liability, including leases currently accounted for as operating leases. The new standard also will result in enhanced quantitative and qualitative disclosures, including descriptions of significant judgments made by management, to provide greater insight into the extent of expense recognized and expected to be recognized from existing leases. The standard requires modified retrospective adoption and will be effective for the Company as of the beginning of fiscal year 2020. The Company expects the valuation of right of use assets and lease liabilities, previously described as operating leases, to be the present value of the Company's forecasted future lease commitments. The Company is continuing to assess the overall impacts of the new standard, including the discount rate to be applied in these valuations.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which will require an entity to recognize revenue from the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance addresses, in particular, contracts with more than one performance obligation, as well as the accounting for some costs to obtain or fulfill a contract with a customer, and provides for additional disclosures with respect to revenues and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. Public entities are required to apply the amendments on either a full- or modified-retrospective basis for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and for interim periods within those annual periods. This update will be effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019. The Company plans to adopt the standard retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially applying it recognized at the date of initial application ("modified retrospective" approach).

The Company is substantially complete with its impact assessment and identified a change in timing of revenue recognition on the Company's sales made to certain distributors where revenues are currently deferred and not recognized until the distributor sells to the end customers. Upon adoption of the standard, the Company will no longer defer revenue until sale by the distributor to the end customer, but rather, will record revenue at the time of sale to the distributor. The Company will also be required to estimate the effects of returns and allowances provided to distributors.

On the date of initial application, the Company will reverse the deferred net revenue through a cumulative adjustment to retained earnings on sales made to distributors where revenue was recognized upon sales to the end customer. The Company does not expect the impact of this cumulative adjustment to be material to the reported revenue in the period of adoption, or in future periods, as the impact will be offset by the revenue recognized for sales to distributors upon shipment, post adoption. The cumulative impact of adopting the standard on January 29, 2018 is expected to be between $10.0 million to $12.0 million (net of tax) increase to retained earnings and a corresponding decrease to deferred net revenue.