Stock-Based Compensation

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2015

For fiscal 2014, 2013, and 2012, the Company recognized stock-based compensation expense as follows:



($000)	2014		2013		2012
Restricted stock	$	34,729	$	30,921	$	29,191
Performance awards	16,003		13,812		17,872
ESPP	2,269		2,114		1,889
Total	$	53,001	$	46,847	$	48,952

Capitalized stock-based compensation cost was not significant in any year.

No stock options were granted during fiscal 2014, 2013, and 2012. The Company recognizes expense for ESPP purchase rights equal to the value of the 15% discount given on the purchase date. At January 31, 2015, the Company had one active stock-based compensation plan, which is further described in Note H.

Total stock-based compensation recognized in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Earnings for fiscal 2014, 2013, and 2012 is as follows:



Statements of Earnings Classification ($000)	2014		2013		2012
Cost of goods sold	$	27,088	$	24,432	$	22,915
Selling, general and administrative	25,913		22,415		26,037
Total	$	53,001	$	46,847	$	48,952

- Definition

The entire disclosure for compensation-related costs for equity-based compensation, which may include disclosure of policies, compensation plan details, allocation of equity compensation, incentive distributions, equity-based arrangements to obtain goods and services, deferred compensation arrangements, employee stock ownership plan details and employee stock purchase plan details.

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