IDEXX LABORATORIES INC /DEIDXX
IDEXX LABORATORIES INC /DE Fair Value Disclosure
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
U.S. GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. U.S. GAAP requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs, where available, and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.
We have certain financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, certain nonfinancial assets and liabilities that may be measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis, and certain financial assets and liabilities that are not measured at fair value in our consolidated balance sheets but for which we disclose the fair value. The fair value disclosures of these assets and liabilities are based on a three-level hierarchy, which is defined as follows:
| Level 1 | Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity can access at the measurement date | ||||
| Level 2 | Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities | ||||
| Level 3 | Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities | ||||
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability. We did not have any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, or transfers in or out of Level 3, of the fair value hierarchy during the years ended December 31, 2025, and 2024.
Our cross currency swap contracts are measured at fair value on a recurring basis in our accompanying consolidated balance sheets and are classified as derivative instruments. We measure the fair value of our cross currency swap contracts using prevailing market conditions as of the close of business on each balance sheet date. The product of this calculation is then adjusted for counterparty risk.
Our foreign currency exchange contracts are measured at fair value on a recurring basis in our accompanying consolidated balance sheets and are classified as derivative instruments. We measure the fair value of our foreign currency exchange contracts using an income approach, based on prevailing market forward exchange rates less the contract rate multiplied by the notional amount. The product of this calculation is then adjusted for counterparty risk.
Our interest rate swap contracts are measured at fair value on a recurring basis in our accompanying consolidated balance sheets and are classified as derivative instruments. We measure the fair value of our interest rate swap contracts using current market interest rates for debt issues with similar remaining years to maturity, adjusted for applicable credit risk.
The amounts outstanding under our unsecured Credit Facility and senior notes (“long-term debt”) are measured at carrying value in our accompanying consolidated balance sheets, though we disclose the fair value of these financial instruments. We determine the fair value of the amount outstanding under our Credit Facility and long-term debt using an income approach, utilizing a discounted cash flow analysis based on current market interest rates for debt issues with similar remaining years to maturity, adjusted for applicable credit risk. Our Credit Facility and long-term debt are valued using Level 2 inputs. The estimated fair value of our Credit Facility approximates its carrying value. As of December 31, 2025, the estimated fair value and carrying value of our long-term debt were $444.8 million and $450.0 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2024, the estimated fair value and carrying value of our long-term debt were $594.3 million and $617.8 million, respectively.
The following tables set forth our assets and liabilities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the fair value hierarchy:
| (in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| As of December 31, 2025 | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Balance as of December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cross currency swaps (1) | $ | — | $ | 1,700 | $ | — | $ | 1,700 | ||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency exchange contracts (1) | $ | — | $ | 2,793 | $ | — | $ | 2,793 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cross currency swaps (1) | $ | — | $ | 13,270 | $ | — | $ | 13,270 | ||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency exchange contracts (1) | $ | — | $ | 6,661 | $ | — | $ | 6,661 | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest rate swap (2) | $ | — | $ | 446 | $ | — | $ | 446 | ||||||||||||||||||
Contingent Consideration | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 1,800 | $ | 1,800 | ||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| As of December 31, 2024 | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Balance as of December 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Money market funds (3) | $ | 139,626 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 139,626 | ||||||||||||||||||
Cross currency swaps (1) | $ | — | $ | 3,501 | $ | — | $ | 3,501 | ||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency exchange contracts (1) | $ | — | $ | 16,921 | $ | — | $ | 16,921 | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest rate swap (2) | $ | — | $ | 710 | $ | — | $ | 710 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cross currency swaps (1) | $ | — | $ | 33 | $ | — | $ | 33 | ||||||||||||||||||
Contingent Consideration | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 2,300 | $ | 2,300 | ||||||||||||||||||
(1)Cross currency swaps and foreign currency exchange contracts are included within other current assets; other long-term assets; accrued liabilities; or other long-term liabilities depending on the gain (loss) position and anticipated settlement date.
(2)Interest rate swaps are included within other long-term assets, or other long-term liabilities.
(3)Money market funds with an original maturity of less than ninety days are included within cash and cash equivalents. The remaining balance of cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2024, consisted of demand deposits.
The estimated fair values of certain financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable, approximate their respective carrying values due to their short maturity.Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Feb 20, 2026 | Showing above |
| 2024 | Feb 21, 2025 | |
| 2023 | Feb 22, 2024 | |
| 2022 | Feb 16, 2023 | |
| 2021 | Feb 16, 2022 | |
| 2020 | Feb 12, 2021 | |
| 2019 | Feb 14, 2020 | |
| 2018 | Feb 15, 2019 | |
| 2017 | Feb 16, 2018 | |
| 2016 | Feb 17, 2017 | |
| 2015 | Feb 17, 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.