Neiman Marcus 2009 Annual Report Download - page 139

Table of Contents SCHEDULE II
Neiman Marcus, Inc.
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves
(in thousands)
Three years ended July 31, 2010
Column A Column B Column C Column D Column E
Additions
Description
Balance at
Beginning of
Period
Charged to
Costs and
Expenses
Charged to
Other
Accounts Deductions
Balance at
End of
Period
Reserve for estimated sales returns
Year ended July 31, 2010 $ 22,874 $ 523,025 $ — $ (520,732)(A) $ 25,167
Year ended August 1, 2009 $ 36,176 $ 473,606 $ — $ (486,908)(A) $ 22,874
Year ended August 2, 2008 $ 38,977 $ 646,071 $ — $ (648,872)(A) $ 36,176
Reserves for self-insurance
Year ended July 31, 2010 $ 35,510 $ 63,391 $ — $ (62,860)(B) $ 36,041
Year ended August 1, 2009 $ 44,132 $ 61,597 $ — $ (70,219)(B) $ 35,510
Year ended August 2, 2008 $ 44,544 $ 57,655 $ — $ (58,067)(B) $ 44,132
(A) Gross margin on actual sales returns, net of commissions.
(B) Claims and expenses paid net of employee contributions.
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