SUPERVALU INC | 2013 | FY | 3


Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost. Depreciation is based on the estimated useful lives of the assets using the straight-line method. Estimated useful lives generally are 10 to 40 years for buildings and major improvements, three to 10 years for equipment, and the shorter of the term of the lease or expected life for leasehold improvements and capitalized lease assets. Interest on property under construction of $4, $6 and $8 was capitalized in fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.


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