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CBIZ, Inc. Fair Value Disclosure

10-KFiled Feb 26, 20263 min read
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, establishes a fair value hierarchy that requires us to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received on the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price). The inputs used to measure fair value are classified into the following hierarchy:
•Level 1 — Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
•Level 2 — Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, or unadjusted quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability
•Level 3 — Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability
We endeavor to utilize the best available information in measuring fair value. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. As circumstances change, we will reassess the level in which the inputs are included in the fair value hierarchy.
For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, there were no transfers between the valuation hierarchy Levels 1, 2 and 3. The following table summarizes our assets and (liabilities) at December 31, 2025 and 2024 that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis subsequent to initial recognition and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized by us to determine such fair value (in thousands):
LevelDecember 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Deferred compensation plan assets1186,870 167,170 
Available-for-sale debt securities145,004 40,999 
Other depository assets1470 176 
Deferred compensation plan liabilities1(186,870)(167,170)
Interest rate swaps, net2(3,602)2,681 
Bank debt2(1,455,924)(1,399,932)
Contingent purchase price liabilities3(40,248)(96,967)
Contingent Purchase Price Liabilities - During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, we recorded expense of $2.6 million and expense of $7.0 million, respectively, due to accretion, adjusting for expected results of acquired businesses and the revaluation of stock related to contingent payments. These changes are included in Other income (expense), net in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Refer to Note 2, Business Combinations, for further discussion of our acquisitions and contingent purchase price liabilities.
The following table summarizes the change in fair value of our contingent purchase price liabilities identified as Level 3 for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 (pre-tax basis, in thousands):
Contingent
Purchase
Price
Liabilities
Beginning balance — December 31, 2023$(114,946)
Additions from business acquisitions(40,034)
Settlement of contingent purchase price payable65,007 
Change in fair value of contingency(4,710)
Change in net present value of contingency(2,284)
Balance — December 31, 2024$(96,967)
Additions from business acquisitions(4,384)
Settlement of contingent purchase price payable63,691 
Change in fair value of contingency146 
Change in net present value of contingency(2,734)
Balance — December 31, 2025$(40,248)
Additions from business acquisitions for the year ended December 31, 2025 totaled $4.4 million which include recognizing a $2.3 million of contingent purchase price liability as a result of finalizing purchase price allocation of a prior year acquisition. Refer to Note 2, Business Combinations, for further discussion.

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Feb 26, 2026Showing above
2024Feb 28, 2025
2023Feb 23, 2024
2022Feb 24, 2023
2021Feb 25, 2022
2020Feb 26, 2021
2019Feb 26, 2020
2018Feb 28, 2019
2017Mar 1, 2018
2016Mar 9, 2017
2015Mar 8, 2016

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.

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