Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.BNED

Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. Fair Value Disclosure

10-KFiled Jul 9, 20263 min read
Fair Value Measurements
In accordance with ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, the fair value of an asset is considered to be the price at which the asset could be sold in an orderly transaction between unrelated knowledgeable and willing parties. A liability’s fair value is defined as the amount that would be paid to transfer the liability to a new obligor, not the amount that would be paid to settle the liability with the creditor.
Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value are measured using a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. These tiers include:
Level 1—Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices in active markets
Level 2—Inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable
Level 3—Unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring us to develop our own assumptions
Our financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, receivables, accrued liabilities, accounts payable, and long-term debt. The fair values of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, accrued liabilities, and accounts payable approximate their carrying values because of the short-term nature of these instruments, which are all considered Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of our short-term and long-term debt approximates its carrying value and is classified as Level 2, as it is estimated using observable market inputs such as current interest rates and credit spreads for similar instruments. See Note 9. Participation Interest Purchase Agreement for fair value information about our derivative instrument that is fair valued using Level 3 inputs.
Non-Financial Assets
Our non-financial assets include property and equipment, operating lease right-of-use assets, and intangible assets. Such assets are reported at their carrying values and are not subject to recurring fair value measurements. BNED reviews our long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable in accordance with ASC 360-10, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.
During the 52 and 53 weeks ended May 2, 2026 and May 3, 2025, respectively, BNED evaluated certain of our store-level long-lived assets for impairment, and recognized impairment loss of $12,584 and $1,713, respectively, on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The fair value of the impaired long-lived assets was determined using an income approach (Level 3 input), using our best estimates of the amount and timing of future discounted cash flows, based on historical experience, market conditions, current trends and performance expectations. For additional information, see Note 2. Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.
The following table shows the fair values of our non-financial assets that were required to be remeasured at fair value on a non-recurring basis for each respective period and the total impairments recorded as a result of the remeasurement process:
As of May 2, 2026
As of May 3, 2025
Carrying Value
Prior to Impairment		Fair ValueImpairment LossCarrying Value
Prior to Impairment		Fair ValueImpairment Loss
Property and equipment, net$2,837 $5 $2,832 $314 $— $314 
Operating lease right-of-use assets5,567 1,775 3,792 1,006 716 290 
Intangible assets, net5,960 — 5,960 1,109 — 1,109 
Total$14,364 $1,780 $12,584 $2,429 $716 $1,713 
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2026Jul 9, 2026Showing above
2025Dec 23, 2025
2024Jul 1, 2024
2023Jul 31, 2023
2022Jun 29, 2022
2021Jun 30, 2021
2020Jul 14, 2020
2019Jun 25, 2019
2018Jun 20, 2018
2017Jul 12, 2017

About Fair Value Disclosures

Fair value disclosures classify all assets and liabilities measured at fair value into a three-level hierarchy: Level 1 (quoted market prices), Level 2 (observable inputs like yield curves), and Level 3 (unobservable inputs requiring management estimates). The proportion of Level 3 assets directly reflects how much of the balance sheet depends on internal models rather than market evidence.

Key signals: a growing Level 3 balance relative to total fair-value assets increases valuation uncertainty and earnings volatility risk. Watch for transfers between levels — assets moving from Level 2 to Level 3 often signal deteriorating market liquidity. Unrealized gains and losses on Level 3 positions flow through earnings or other comprehensive income, so large swings deserve scrutiny. For financial institutions, examine the sensitivity disclosures that show how Level 3 valuations change under alternative assumptions. Compare the fair value of debt against its carrying amount to gauge hidden leverage.

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