NOTE 11. — FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Debt Instruments

As of December 31, 2025, the carrying value of borrowings under the Credit Facility was $251.3 million. As of December 2024, the carrying values of borrowings under the Credit Facility and the Term Loan approximated fair value. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the fair values of borrowings under our Senior Unsecured Notes were $708.4 million and $601.6 million, respectively. The fair values of borrowings outstanding as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, were determined using a discounted cash flow technique that incorporates a market interest yield curve with adjustments for duration, risk profile and borrowings outstanding, which are based on unobservable inputs within Level 3 of the Fair Value Hierarchy.

Derivative Instruments

We use interest rate swap agreements to manage our interest rate risk. The valuation of these instruments is determined using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis of the expected cash flows of each derivative. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, we had assessed the overall valuation of our derivative positions and determined that derivative valuations in their entirety are classified in Level 2 of the Fair Value Hierarchy. The fair value of these instruments on our consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2025 was $0 and a credit balance of $1.9 million as of December 31, 2024.

Supplemental Retirement Plan

We have mutual fund assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 1 inputs. We have a Supplemental Retirement Plan for executives. The amounts held in trust under the Supplemental Retirement Plan using Level 2 inputs may be used to satisfy claims of general creditors in the event of our or any of our subsidiaries’ bankruptcy. We have liability to the executives participating in the Supplemental Retirement Plan for the participant account balances equal to the aggregate of the amount invested at the executives’ direction and the income earned in such mutual funds.

The following summarizes as of December 31, 2025, our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the Fair Value Hierarchy (in thousands):

 

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Total

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mutual funds

 

$

2,309

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

2,309

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred compensation

 

$

 

 

$

2,309

 

 

$

 

 

$

2,309

 

 

The following summarizes as of December 31, 2024, our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the Fair Value Hierarchy (in thousands):

 

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Total

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mutual funds

 

$

1,853

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

1,853

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred compensation

 

$

 

 

$

1,853

 

 

$

 

 

$

1,853

 

 

Real Estate Assets

As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, we had real estate assets of $2.1 million and $2.0 million, respectively, that were measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis using Level 3 inputs, where impairment charges have been recorded. Due to the subjectivity inherent in the internal valuation techniques used in estimating fair value, the amounts realized from the sale of such assets may vary significantly from these estimates.

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Feb 12, 2026Showing above
2024Feb 13, 2025
2023Feb 15, 2024
2022Feb 23, 2023
2021Feb 24, 2022
2020Feb 25, 2021
2019Feb 27, 2020
2018Feb 27, 2019
2017Mar 1, 2018

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.