20. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

Fair value measurements are based upon observable and unobservable inputs. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect our view of market participant assumptions in the absence of observable market information. We utilize valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The fair values of assets and liabilities required to be measured at fair value are categorized based upon the level of judgement associated with the inputs used to measure their value in one of the following three categories:

 

Level 1: Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. We held no Level 1 financial instruments at December 31, 2025 or 2024.

 

Level 2: Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets with inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly. Our Level 2 financial instruments include notes payable which are carried at cost and approximate fair value since the interest rates being charged approximate market rates.

 

Level 3: Unobservable inputs are significant to the fair value of the asset or liability, and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability. Our Level 3 instruments include the fair value of contingent consideration related to completed acquisitions. The fair value at December 31, 2025 is based on a discounted cash flow analysis reflecting the likelihood of achieving specified performance measure or events and captures the contractual nature of the contingencies, the passage of time and the associated discount rate. There was no contingent consideration recorded at December 31, 2024.

 

 

The following table provides the assets and liabilities carried at fair value measured on a non-recurring basis as of December 31, 2025 and 2024. Refer to Note 2 - Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies, for a description of the valuation techniques used to determine the fair value of the assets measured on a non-recurring basis in the table below:

 

   Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2025   Expense for the year ended 
   Carrying Value   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   December 31, 2025 
   ($ in thousands) 
Goodwill - Healthcare IT  $31,442   $-   $-   $31,442   $- 

 

   Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2024   Expense for the year ended 
   Carrying Value   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   December 31, 2024 
   ($ in thousands) 
Goodwill - Healthcare IT  $19,186   $-   $-   $19,186   $- 

 

The following table provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for the contingent consideration measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):

  

   2025   2024 
   Fair Value Measurement at Reporting Date Using Significant Unobservable Inputs, Level 3 
   Year Ended December 31, 
   2025   2024 
   ($ in thousands) 
Balance - January 1,  $-   $    - 
Acquisitions   1,265    - 
Change in fair value   -    - 
Payments   (124)   - 
Balance - December 31,  $1,141   $- 

 

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Mar 12, 2026Showing above
2024Mar 13, 2025
2023Mar 21, 2024
2022Mar 2, 2023
2021Mar 14, 2022
2020Feb 25, 2021
2019Feb 28, 2020
2018Mar 20, 2019
2017Mar 7, 2018
2016Mar 31, 2017
2015Mar 24, 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.