v2.3.0.11

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $) | Jul. 30, 2011 | Jan. 29, 2011
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Debt Instrument |  |
Total long-term debt | $ 2,244,694,000 | $ 2,557,390,000
Debt instrument stated percentage (as a percent) | 6.65% |
January 2014 Notes |  |
Debt Instrument |  |
Total long-term debt | 1,500,000,000 | 1,500,000,000
Debt instrument stated percentage (as a percent) | 9.75% |
Interest rate swap agreement, debt amount of hedged item | 750,000,000 |
Debt instrument, carrying value of unhedged portion | 750,000,000 | 750,000,000
Debt instrument, fair value of unhedged portion | $ 892,529,000 | $ 915,450,000

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