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Long-Term Debt, Net (Tables) | 3 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2022
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] |
Components of Long-Term Debt | Our long-term debt consisted of the following at April 30, 2022, January 29, 2022, and May 1, 2021:
(In thousands) | April 30, 2022 |  | January 29, 2022 |  | May 1, 2021 |
Convertible notes principal | $ | 412,025 |  | $ | 412,025 |  | $ | 415,025 |
Less: unamortized discount |  | 6,218 |  |  | 71,023 |  |  | 85,307 |
Convertible notes, net | $ | 405,807 |  | $ | 341,002 |  | $ | 329,718 |
Convertible notes - equity portion, net of tax |  | — |  |  | 58,454 |  |  | 68,330 |
Schedule of Interest Expense for Notes | Interest expense for the 2025 Notes was:
| 13 Weeks Ended |
(In thousands) | April 30, 2022 |  | May 1, 2021 |
Accrued interest for interest payments | $ | 3,906 |  | $ | 3,934 |
Amortization of discount |  | 527 |  |  | 4,428 |
Total interest expense | $ | 4,433 |  | $ | 8,362 |
Schedule of Notes Conversion Amounts | The following table discloses conversion amounts if the 2025 Notes were all converted as of the end of the period:
(In thousands, except per share amounts) | April 30, 2022 |
Number of shares convertible |  | 49,058 |
Conversion price per share |  | 8.40 |
Value in excess of principal if converted |  | 515,282 |

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