14. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

ASC Topic 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between assumptions based on market data (observable inputs) and the company’s assumptions (unobservable inputs). Determining where an asset or liability falls within that hierarchy depends on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole. An adjustment to the pricing method used within either level 1 or level 2 inputs could generate a fair value measurement that effectively falls in a lower level in the hierarchy. The hierarchy consists of three broad levels as follows:

Level 1 – Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

Level 2 – Inputs other than level 1 inputs that are either directly or indirectly observable, and

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs developed using the company’s estimates and assumptions, which reflect those that market participants would use.

Recurring Basis

The following table presents information about assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

Fair value measurements at January 27, 2019 using:

Quoted prices
in active
markets for
identical assets

Significant other
observable inputs

Significant
unobservable
inputs

(amounts in thousands)

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Assets:

Premier Money Market Fund

6,433

N/A

6,433

Growth Allocation Fund

184

N/A

184

Moderate Allocation Fund

119

N/A

119

Other

N/A

Fair value measurements at January 28, 2018 using:

Quoted prices
in active
markets for
identical assets

Significant other
observable inputs

Significant
unobservable
inputs

(amounts in thousands)

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Assets:

Premier Money Market Fund

6,287

N/A

6,287

Low Duration Bond Fund

1,085

N/A

1,085

Intermediate Term Bond Fund

759

N/A

759

Strategic Income Fund

628

N/A

628

Large Blend Fund

431

N/A

431

Growth Allocation Fund

171

N/A

171

Moderate Allocation Fund

114

N/A

114

Other

173

N/A

173

Fair value measurements at April 29, 2018 using:

Quoted prices
in active
markets for
identical assets

Significant other
observable inputs

Significant
unobservable
inputs

(amounts in thousands)

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Assets:

Premier Money Market Fund

6,492

N/A

6,492

Low Duration Bond Fund

1,085

N/A

1,085

Intermediate Term Bond Fund

747

N/A

747

Strategic Income Fund

619

N/A

619

Large Blend Fund

402

N/A

402

Growth Allocation Fund

169

N/A

169

Moderate Allocation Fund

113

N/A

113

Other

150

N/A

150

Liabilities:

EURO Foreign Currency

Cash Flow Hedge

N/A

Our EURO foreign exchange contract was recorded at a fair value provided by our bank and is classified within level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Most derivative contracts are not listed on an exchange and require the use of valuation models. In accordance with ASC Topic 820, we attempted to maximize the use of observable inputs used in the valuation models used to determine the fair value of this contract. Derivative contracts valued based on valuation models with significant unobservable inputs and that are not actively traded, are classified within level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

The determination of where an asset or liability falls in the hierarchy requires significant judgment. We evaluate our hierarchy disclosures each quarter based on various factors and it is possible that an asset or liability may be classified differently from quarter to quarter. However, we expect that changes in classifications between different levels will be rare.

Short-Term Investments – Available for Sale

There were no short-term investments classified as available for sale held at January 27, 2019. At January 28, 2018 and April 29, 2018, our short-term investments classified as available for sale totaled $2.5 million and consisted of short-term bond funds. Since these short-term bond funds were classified as available for sale, these investments were recorded at their fair market value and their unrealized gains or losses are included in other comprehensive income (loss). Our short-term bond investments had an accumulated unrealized loss totaling $57,000 and $91,000 at January 28, 2018, and April 29, 2018, respectively. At January 28, 2018, and April 29, 2018, the fair value of our short-term bond funds approximated its cost basis.

Short-Term and Long-Term Investments—Held-To-Maturity

Our investments classified as held-to-maturity consist of investment grade U.S. Corporate bonds with maturities that ranged from 2 to 2.5 years. The purpose of these investments was to earn a higher rate of return on our excess cash located in the Cayman Islands. These investments are classified as held-to-maturity as we have the positive intent and ability to hold these investments until maturity. Our held-to-maturity investments are recorded as either current or noncurrent on our Consolidated Balance Sheets, based on contractual maturity date in relation to the respective reporting period and recorded at amortized cost.

At January 27, 2019, January 28, 2018, and April 29, 2018, our held-to-maturity investments recorded at amortized cost totaled $13.5 million, $30.8 million, and $30.8 million, respectively. The fair value of our held-to-maturity investments at January 27, 2019, January 28, 2018 and April 29, 2018 totaled $13.5 million, $30.7 million, and $30.6 million, respectively.

Our U.S. corporate bonds are classified as level 2 as they are traded over the counter within a broker network and not on an active market. The fair value of our U.S. corporate bonds is determined based on a published source that provides an average bid price. The average bid price is based on various broker prices that are determined based on market conditions, interest rates, and the rating of the respective U.S. corporate bond.

Long-Term Investments—Rabbi Trust

We have a Rabbi Trust to set aside funds for participants of our deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) which enables the participants to credit their contributions to various investment options of the Plan. The investments associated with the Rabbi Trust consist of a money market fund and various mutual funds that are classified as available for sale.

These long-term investments are recorded at their fair values of $6.8 million, $7.2 million, and $7.3 million at January 27, 2019, January 28, 2018, and April 29, 2018, respectively. Our long-term investments had an accumulated unrealized gain of $9,000, $113,000, and $61,000 at January 27, 2019, January 28, 2018, and April 29, 2018, respectively. The fair value of our long-term investments associated with our Rabbi Trust approximates its cost basis.

Other

The carrying amount of our cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, other current assets, accounts payable, and accrued expenses approximates fair value because of the short maturity of these financial instruments.

Nonrecurring Basis

At January 27, 2019, we had no assets that were required to be measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis other than the assets acquired from eLuxury (see note 3) that were acquired at fair value:

Fair value measurements at January 27, 2019 using:

Quoted prices in
active markets
for identical
assets

Significant other
observable inputs

Significant
unobservable
inputs

(amounts in thousands)

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Assets:

Goodwill

N/A

13,653

Tradename

N/A

6,549

Equipment

N/A

2,179

Inventory

N/A

1,804

Liabilities:

Contingent Consideration –

Earn-Out Obligation

N/A

5,781

The tradename was recorded at fair market value using the royalty from relief method that used significant unobservable inputs and were classified as level 3. The contingent consideration – earn-out obligation was recorded at fair market value using Black Sholes pricing model.

Additionally, we acquired certain current assets such as accounts receivable and prepaid expenses and assumed certain liabilities such as accounts payable and accrued expenses. Based on the nature of these items and their short maturity, the carrying amount of these items approximated their fair values. See note 3 for the final allocation of the acquisition cost to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair values.

At April 29, 2018, we had no assets that were required to be measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis other than the assets acquired from Read (see note 3) that were acquired at fair value:

Fair value measurements at April 29, 2018 using:

Quoted prices in
active markets
for identical
assets

Significant other
observable inputs

Significant
unobservable
inputs

(amounts in thousands)

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Assets:

Customer Relationships

N/A

2,247

Goodwill

N/A

2,107

Inventory

N/A

1,128

Tradename

N/A

683

Equipment

N/A

379

Liabilities:

None

N/A

These customer relationships were recorded at fair market value using a multi-period excess earnings valuation model that used significant unobservable inputs and were classified as level 3. The tradename was recorded at fair market value using the royalty from relief method that used significant unobservable inputs and were classified as level 3.

Additionally, we acquired certain current assets such as accounts receivable and other assets and assumed certain liabilities such as deferred revenue, accounts payable and accrued expenses. Based on the nature of these items and their short maturity, the carrying amount of these items approximated their fair values. See note 3 for the allocation of the acquisition cost to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair values.