Derivative Instruments

12 Months Ended

Feb. 03, 2017

Derivative Instruments

Derivative Instruments

NOTE 18: Derivative Instruments

In February 2016, the Company entered into an option to purchase 3.2 billion Canadian dollars in order to manage the foreign currency exchange rate risk on the consideration to be paid for the RONA acquisition. This option contract was not accounted for as a hedging instrument, and gains and losses resulting from changes in fair value and settlement were included in selling, general and administrative expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of current and retained earnings. The cash flows related to this option were included within investing activities in the accompanying consolidated statements of cash flows.

The premium paid for the foreign currency exchange option contract was $103 million. The option contract was settled during the second quarter of fiscal year 2016 for $179 million, resulting in a total realized gain of $76 million for the year ended February 3, 2017.

The Company’s other derivative instruments, and related activity, were not material in any of the periods presented.