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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
3 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2021
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

Note 7. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

The Company is exposed to various market risks including, but not limited to, foreign currency exchange rates and market interest rates. The Company strives to control its exposure to these risks through our normal operating activities and, where appropriate, through the use of derivative financial instruments. Derivative financial instruments are measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

For a designated cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the change in the fair value of the derivative financial instrument is recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“AOCI”) in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. When the underlying hedged transaction is realized, the gain or loss previously included in AOCI is recorded in earnings and reflected in the condensed consolidated statements of income on the same line as the gain or loss on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk. The gain or loss associated with changes in the fair value of derivatives not designated as hedges are recorded immediately in the condensed consolidated statements of income on the same line as the associated risk. For a designated net investment hedge, the effective portion of the change in the fair value of the derivative financial instrument is recorded as a cumulative translation adjustment in AOCI in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Net investment hedges

The Company has a variable-rate, cross-currency swap, maturing on August 31, 2023, with a notional value of $60.0 million (€54.8 million). The Company entered into the cross-currency swap to mitigate changes in net assets due to changes in U.S. dollar-euro spot exchange rates. The cross-currency swap is designated as a hedge of the Company’s net investment in a euro-based subsidiary.

The fair value of the cross-currency swap is classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Hedge effectiveness is assessed at the inception of the hedging relationship and quarterly thereafter, under the spot-to-spot method. The Company recognizes the impact of all other changes in fair value of the derivative through interest expense, which was not material in either the three months ended July 31, 2021 or August 1, 2020. As of July 31, 2021 and May 1, 2021, the cross-currency swap was in a net liability position with an aggregate fair value of $5.7 million and $6.8 million, respectively, and is recorded within other long-term liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Interest rate swaps

In April 2021, the Company entered into interest rate swaps, maturing on August 31, 2023, with a notional value of $100.0 million, to manage its exposure and to mitigate the impact of interest rate variability. The interest rate swaps are designated as cash flow hedges.

The fair value of the interest rate swap is classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Hedge effectiveness is assessed at the inception of the hedging relationship and quarterly thereafter. The effective portion of the periodic changes in fair value is recognized in AOCI. Subsequently, the accumulated gains and losses recorded in AOCI are reclassified to income in the period during which the hedged cash flow impacts earnings, which are expected to be immaterial over the next 12 months. As of July 31, 2021 and May 1, 2021, the interest rate swap was in a net liability position with an aggregate fair value of $0.3 million and $0.2 million, respectively, and is recorded within other long-term liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. No ineffectiveness was recognized in the three months ended July 31, 2021.

Derivatives not designated as hedges

The Company uses short-term foreign currency forward contracts to reduce the earnings impact that exchange rate fluctuations have on non-functional currency balance sheet exposures. These forward contracts are not designated as hedging instruments. Gains and losses on these forward contracts are recognized in other income, net, along with the foreign currency gains and losses on monetary assets and liabilities in the condensed consolidated statements of income.

As of July 31, 2021 and May 1, 2021, the Company held foreign currency forward contracts with a notional value of $19.3 million and $14.8 million, respectively. The forward contracts were in a net liability position with an aggregate fair value of $36 thousand and $22 thousand as of July 31, 2021, and May 1, 2021, respectively, and are recorded within other accrued liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. During the three months ended July 31, 2021, an immaterial gain was recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of income.