(14) Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fleetwood has estimated the fair value of its financial instruments as of April 27, 2008, and April 29, 2007, based on relevant market information or using management estimates of discounted cash flows. The book and estimated fair values of financial instruments include those set out below or are discussed in Note 5:

  April 27, 2008   April 29, 2007
  Book
Value
  Estimated
Fair Value
  Book
Value
  Estimated
Fair Value
  (Amounts in thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents (including restricted cash)   $ 75,052       $ 75,052       $ 52,127       $ 52,127    
Marketable investments   25,087     25,087     24,161     24,161  
Cash value of life insurance policies   29,157     29,157     39,423     39,423  
Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries   8,892     8,892     8,892     8,892  
Short-term borrowings   9,568     9,568     7,314     7,314  
5% convertible senior subordinated debentures   100,000     96,000     100,000     100,850  
6% convertible subordinated debentures   160,142     84,139     160,142     112,150  
Other long-term debt   16,145     16,145     17,508     17,508