Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(unaudited)

1.   Basis of Presentation



Unless the context otherwise requires, the use of the terms “Best Buy,” “we,” “us” and “our” in these Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements refers to Best Buy Co., Inc. and, as applicable, its consolidated subsidiaries.



In the opinion of management, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation as prescribed by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). All adjustments were comprised of normal recurring adjustments, except as noted in these Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.



Historically, we have generated a large proportion of our revenue and earnings in the fiscal fourth quarter, which includes the majority of the holiday shopping season in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Due to the seasonal nature of our business, interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for the entire fiscal year. The interim financial statements and the related notes included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2019. The first three months of fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2019 included 13 weeks.



In order to align our fiscal reporting periods and comply with statutory filing requirements, we consolidate the financial results of our Mexico operations on a one-month lag. Our policy is to accelerate recording the effect of events occurring in the lag period that significantly affect our condensed consolidated financial statements. No such events were identified for the reported periods.



In preparing the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements, we evaluated the period from May 4, 2019, through the date the financial statements were issued for material subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure. Other

than as disclosed in Note 14, Subsequent Event , no such events were identified for the reported periods.



Unadopted Accounting Pronouncements



In January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2017-04, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment , which eliminates the requirement to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill (i.e., Step 2 of the current goodwill impairment test) to measure a goodwill impairment charge. Instead, entities will record an impairment charge based on the excess of a reporting unit’s carrying amount over its fair value (i.e., measure the charge based on the current Step 1).  We do not believe the new guidance, which is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.



In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13,  Fair Value Measurement - Disclosure Framework (Topic 820) . The updated guidance improves the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. The updated guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting the updated provisions.



In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other - Internal Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer's Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That is a Service Contrac t. This guidance requires companies to apply the internal-use software guidance in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 350-40 to implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract to determine whether to capitalize certain implementation costs or expense them as incurred. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting the updated provisions, which is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019.



Adopted Accounting Pronouncements



In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases , which requires the recognition of operating lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the income statement. Under the new standard, disclosures are required to enable users of financial statements to assess the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases.



In the first quarter of fiscal 2020, we adopted ASU 2016-02 using the “Comparatives Under 840 Option” approach to transition. Under this method, financial information related to periods prior to adoption will be as originally reported under the previous standard – ASC 840, Leases . The effects of adopting the new standard (ASC 842, Leases ) in fiscal 2020 were recognized as a

cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the fiscal first quarter. We elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance within the new standard, which among other things, allows us to carry forward the historical lease classification as operating or capital leases. We also elected to combine lease and non-lease components and to exclude short-term leases from our consolidated balance sheets. We did not elect the hindsight practical expedient in determining the lease term for existing leases as of February 3, 2019.



The most significant impact of adoption was the recognition of operating lease assets and operating lease liabilities of $2.7  billion and $2.8 billion, respectively, while our accounting for existing capital leases (now referred to as finance leases) remained substantially unchanged. The cumulative impact of these changes decreased retained earnings by $19 million. We expect the impact of adoption to be immaterial to our consolidated statements of earnings and consolidated statements of cash flows on an ongoing basis. As part of our adoption, we also modified our control procedures and processes, none of which materially affected our internal control over financial reporting. See Note 3, Leases , for additional information regarding our accounting policy for leases and additional disclosures.



The cumulative effect of the changes made to our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets on February 3, 2019, for the adoption of this standard was as follows ($ in millions):



(a) Represents the reclassification of prepaid rent and leasehold acquisition costs to Operating lease assets.

(b) Represents the derecognition of financing obligations and reclassification to Operating lease assets.

(c) Represents the capitalization of operating lease assets and the reclassification of prepaid rent and leasehold acquisition costs, offset by the reclassification of straight-line rent accruals, tenant improvement allowances and vacant space reserves.

(d) Represents the deferred tax impact of the on-adoption adjustments.

(e) Represents the reclassification of straight-line rent accruals, tenant improvement allowances and vacant space reserves to Operating lease assets.

(f) Represents the recognition of operating lease liabilities.

(g) Represents the net-of-tax retained earnings impact of impairment charges and the derecognition of financing obligations.



Total Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash



The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets to the total shown within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows as of May 4, 2019, February 2, 2019, and May 5, 2018 ($ in millions):







Amounts included in restricted cash are pledged as collateral or restricted to use for workers’ compensation and general liability insurance claims.

2.   Fair Value Measurements



Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. To measure fair value, we use a three-tier valuation hierarchy based upon observable and non-observable inputs:



Level 1 — Unadjusted quoted prices that are available in active markets for the identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date.



Level 2 — Significant other observable inputs available at the measurement date, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, either directly or indirectly, including:



     Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets;

     Quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in non-active markets;

     Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability; and

     Inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by other observable market data.



Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs that cannot be corroborated by observable market data and reflect the use of significant management judgment. These values are generally determined using pricing models for which the assumptions utilize management’s estimates of market participant assumptions.



Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis



The fair value hierarchy requires the use of observable market data when available. In instances where the inputs used to measure fair value fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the fair value measurement has been determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Our assessment of the significance of a particular item to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, including the consideration of inputs specific to the asset or liability.



The following table sets forth our financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis a s of May 4, 2019, February 2, 2019, and May 5, 2018, by level within the fair value hierarchy as determined by the valuation techniques we used to determine the fair value ($ in millions):





The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument:



Money market funds. Our money market fund investments were measured at fair value as they trade in an active market using quoted market prices and, therefore, were classified as Level 1.



Time deposits. Our time deposits are balances held with banking institutions that cannot be withdrawn for specified terms without a penalty. Time deposits are held at face value plus accrued interest, which approximates fair value, and are classified as Level 2.



Commercial paper. Our investments in commercial paper were measured using inputs based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets and, therefore, were classified as Level 2.



Foreign currency derivative instruments. Comprised primarily of foreign currency forward contracts, our foreign currency derivative instruments were measured at fair value using readily observable market inputs, such as quotations on forward foreign exchange points and foreign interest rates. Our foreign currency derivative instruments were classified as Level 2 as these instruments are custom, over-the-counter contracts with various bank counterparties that are not traded in an active market.



Interest rate swap derivative instruments. Our interest rate swap contracts were measured at fair value using readily observable inputs, such as the LIBOR interest rate. Our interest rate swap derivative instruments were classified as Level 2 as these instruments are custom, over-the-counter contracts with various bank counterparties that are not traded in an active market.



Marketable securities that fund deferred compensation. The assets that fund our deferred compensation consist of investments in corporate-owned life insurance, the value of which is based on select mutual fund performance. These investments were classified as Level 1 as the shares of these mutual funds trade with sufficient frequency and volume to enable us to obtain pricing information on an ongoing basis.



Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis



Assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis relate primarily to our tangible fixed assets, goodwill and other intangible assets, which are remeasured when the derived fair value is below carrying value on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. For these assets, we do not periodically adjust carrying value to fair value, except in the event of impairment. When we determine that impairment has occurred, the carrying value of the asset is reduced to fair value and the difference is recorded within Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings for non-restructuring charges.



The following table summarizes the fair value remeasurements of property and equipment impairments recorded during the three months ended May 4, 2019, and May 5, 2018 ($ in millions):





All of the fair value remeasurements included in the table above were based on significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). Fixed asset fair values were primarily derived using a discounted cash flow ("DCF") model to estimate the present value of net cash flows that the asset or asset group was expected to generate. The key inputs to the DCF model generally included our forecasts of net cash generated from revenue, expenses and other significant cash outflows, such as capital expenditures, as well as an appropriate discount rate.



Fair Value of Financial Instruments



Our financial instruments, other than those presented in the disclosures above, include cash, receivables, other investments, accounts payable, other payables and long-term debt. The fair values of cash, receivables, accounts payable and other payables approximated carrying values because of the short-term nature of these instruments. If these instruments were measured at fair value in the financial statements, they would be classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. Fair values for other

investments held at cost are not readily available, but we estimate that the carrying values for these investments approximate fair value. See Note 6, Debt , for information about the fair value of our long-term debt.

3.   Leases



The majority of our lease obligations are real estate operating leases from which we conduct the majority of our retail and distribution operations. Our finance leases are primarily equipment-related. For any lease with an initial term in excess of 12 months, the related lease assets and liabilities are recognized on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as either operating or finance leases at the inception of an agreement where it is determined that a lease exists. We have lease agreements that contain both lease and non-lease components. For lease agreements entered into or reassessed after the adoption of ASC   842, Leases , we have elected to combine lease and non-lease components for all classes of assets. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets; we recognize lease expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Operating lease assets represent the right to use an underlying asset for the lease term, and operating lease liabilities represent the obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. These assets and liabilities are recognized based on the present value of future payments over the lease term at commencement date. We use a collateralized incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date, including lease term, in determining the present value of future payments. Our operating leases also typically require payment of real estate taxes, common area maintenance and insurance. These components comprise the majority of our variable lease cost and are excluded from the present value of our lease obligations. In instances where they are fixed, they are included due to our election to combine lease and non-lease components. O perating lease asset s also include prepaid lease payments and initial direct costs, and are reduced by lease incentives. Our lease terms generally do not include options to extend or terminate the lease unless it is reasonably certain that the option will be exercised. Fixed payments may contain predetermined fixed rent escalations. We recognize the related rent expense on a straight-line basis from the commencement date to the end of the lease term. 



Supplemental balance sheet information a s of May 4, 2019, related to our leases was as follows ($ in millions):







The components of our total lease cost for the three months ended May 4, 2019, were as follows ($ in millions):







Other information related to our leases for the three months ended May 4, 2019, was as follows ($ in millions):





Future lease payments under our non-cancellable leases as of May 4, 2019, were as follows ($ in millions):









In accordance with the prior guidance, ASC 840, Leases , our leases were previously designated as either capital, financing or operating. Previously designated capital leases are now considered finance leases under the new guidance, ASC 842, Leases , while our previously existing financing leases have been derecognized and reclassified as operating leases. The designation of operating leases remains substantially unchanged under the new guidance. The future minimum lease payments by fiscal year as determined prior to the adoption of ASC 842, Leases , under our previously designated capital, financing and operating leases (not including contingent rent) as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2019, were as follows ($ in millions):







4.   Goodwill and Intangible Assets



Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets



The following table provides the carrying values of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, which includes our Pacific Sales tradename, for the Domestic segment as of May 4, 2019, February 2, 2019, and May 5, 2018 ($ in millions):





The following table provides the gross carrying amount of goodwill and cumulative goodwill impairment as of May 4, 2019, February 2, 2019, and May 5, 2018 ($ in millions):



Definite-Lived Intangible Assets



We have definite-lived intangible assets related to GreatCall, Inc. (“GreatCall”) included within our Domestic segment, which is recorded within Other assets on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The following table provides the gross carrying amount and related accumulated amortization of definite-lived intangible assets as of May 4, 2019, and February 2, 2019 ($ in millions). We had no definite-lived intangible assets as of May 5, 2018.