The following table presents the fair value of the Company’s financial liabilities at February 28, 2021 and February 29, 2020:

 

    Fair Value Measurements as at February 28, 2021  
    Carrying Amount     Fair Value     Level in the hierarchy  
Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost:                  
Long-term debt   $ 2,454,123     $ 2,464,540       Level 2  

 

    Fair Value Measurements at February 29, 2020  
    Carrying Amount     Fair Value     Level in the hierarchy  
  Long-term debt   $ 2,290,152     $ 2,314,117       Level 2  

 

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2021Jun 1, 2021Showing above
2020May 5, 2020
2019May 8, 2019

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.