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Long-Term Debt, Net (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2021

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Components of Long-Term Debt

Our long-term debt consisted of the following at each of October 30, 2021, January 30, 2021, and October 31, 2020:

(In thousands)	October 30, 2021				January 30, 2021				October 31, 2020
Convertible senior notes principal	$	412,025			$	415,025			$	415,025
Less: unamortized discount		75,776				89,735				93,944
Total long-term debt, net	$	336,249			$	325,290			$	321,081
Convertible Senior Notes - Equity portion, net of tax		58,454				68,330				68,330

Schedule of Interest Expense for Notes

Interest expense for the Notes was:

	13 Weeks Ended								39 Weeks Ended
(In thousands)	October 30, 2021				October 31, 2020				October 30, 2021				October 31, 2020
Accrued interest for interest payments	$	3,863			$	3,848			$	11,611			$	7,966
Amortization of discount		4,569				4,113				13,953				8,308
Total interest expense	$	8,432			$	7,961			$	25,564			$	16,274

Schedule of Notes Conversion Amounts

The following table discloses conversion amounts if the Notes were all converted as of the end of the period:

(In thousands, except per share amounts)	October 30, 2021
Number of shares convertible		48,258
Conversion price per share		8.54
Value in excess of principal if converted		952,555

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