Derivatives, Investments and Fair Value Measurements

9 Months Ended

May 26, 2018

Derivatives, Investments and Fair Value Measurements

Assets and Liabilities that are Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

We account for fair value measurements in accordance with ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measurement and expands disclosure about fair value measurement. The fair value hierarchy requires the use of observable market data when available. In instances in which the inputs used to measure fair value fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the fair value measurement has been determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Our assessment of the significance of a particular item to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, including the consideration of inputs specific to the asset or liability.

The following tables set forth by level within the fair value hierarchy our financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis at May 26, 2018 and August 26, 2017 according to the valuation techniques we used to determine their fair values:



			Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered As
(In thousands)	Fair Value at May 26, 2018		Level 1 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets		Level 2 Significant Other Observable Inputs		Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs
Assets that fund deferred compensation:
Domestic equity funds	$	1,474	$	1,436	$	38	$	—
International equity funds	161		142		19		—
Fixed income funds	150		66		84		—
Interest rate swap contract	2,095		—		2,095		—
Total assets at fair value	$	3,880	$	1,644	$	2,236	$	—



				Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered As
(In thousands)	Fair Value at August 26, 2017			Level 1 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets		Level 2 Significant Other Observable Inputs			Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs
Assets that fund deferred compensation:
Domestic equity funds	$	1,708		$	1,671	$	37		$	—
International equity funds	174			157		17			—
Fixed income funds	259			170		89			—
Interest rate swap contract	(828		)	—		(828		)	—
Total assets (liabilities) at fair value	$	1,313		$	1,998	$	(685	)	$	—

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument:

Assets that fund deferred compensation

Our assets that fund deferred compensation are marketable equity securities measured at fair value using quoted market prices and primarily consist of equity-based mutual funds. The majority of securities are classified as Level 1 as they are traded in an active market for which closing stock prices are readily available. These securities fund the Executive Share Option Plan and the Executive Deferred Compensation Plan (see Note 10). The proportion of the assets that will fund options that expire within a year are included in prepaid expenses and other current assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The remaining assets are classified as non-current and are included in other assets.

Interest Rate Swap Contract

Under terms of our Credit Agreement (see Note 9), we were previously required to hedge a portion of the floating interest rate exposure. In accordance with that requirement, on January 23, 2017, we entered into an interest swap contract, which effectively fixed our interest rate for our Term Loan for a notional amount that reduces each December during the swap contract. As of May 26, 2018, we had $170.0 million of our Term Loan fixed at an interest rate of 5.32%. As of August 26, 2017, we had $200.0 million of our Term Loan fixed at an interest rate of 6.32%.

The fair value of the interest rate swap based on a Level 2 valuation was an asset of $2.1 million as of May 26, 2018. The fair value is classified as Level 2 as it is corroborated based on observable market data. This amount is classified as non-current and included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets. The change in value in the third quarter was predominately recorded to accumulated other comprehensive income on the consolidated balance sheets since the interest rate swap has been designated for hedge accounting.

Assets and Liabilities that are measured at Fair Value on a Non-recurring Basis

Our non-financial assets, which include goodwill, intangible assets, and property, plant and equipment, are not required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis. However, if certain triggering events occur, or if an annual impairment test is required, we must evaluate the non-financial asset for impairment. If an impairment did occur, the asset is required to be recorded at the estimated fair value. During the first nine months of Fiscal 2018 and Fiscal 2017, no impairments were recorded for non-financial assets.

The carrying value of our debt as of May 26, 2018 approximates fair value as interest is at variable market rates.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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