5.  Fair Value Disclosures 

 

In determining fair value, the accounting standards establish a three-level hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value, as follows:

 

Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 — Significant observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities, such as quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs reflecting our own assumptions, consistent with reasonably available assumptions made by other market participants.

 

REIT Assets Measured on a Recurring Basis

The market value of our investment in public REIT assets are accounted for as available-for-sale securities and are carried at fair value on an ongoing basis in Other assets in the unaudited Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets.  We determined the fair value of our investments in REITs using quoted market prices.  There were no transfers in or out of any levels during any period presented.  Our REIT assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:

        

 

Other Financial Instruments

Carrying values and fair values of financial instruments that are not carried at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows:

   

 

The fair value of long-term debt is estimated by obtaining quotes from brokers or is based on current rates offered for similar debt.  The cost investment is for equity securities that are not registered and freely tradable shares and their fair values are not readily determinable; however, we believe the carrying value approximates or is less than the fair value.

 

As of August 3, 2013,  July 28, 2012 and February 2, 2013, the fair values of cash and cash equivalents and accounts payable approximate their carrying values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. In addition, the fair values of short-term borrowings, capital lease commitments and the note payable approximate their carrying values.  These items have been excluded from the table above.  

 

Concentrations of Credit Risk

We have no significant concentrations of credit risk.