Note 10. Revenue from service contracts
The following table summarizes the Company’s revenue from service contracts for Asset Management:
Year Ended December 31,
20252024
Management fees$9,532 $11,131 
Incentive fees1,6133,198
Advisory and transaction fees798
Servicing fees (expense)¹
(2,101)(2,494)
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(1)Servicing fees were a net expense for the Company as reimbursements to SCIM for certain costs and the specified investment advisory fee retained by SCIM exceeded the net economic benefit derived under the ACIF advisory agreement, for the year ended December 31, 2025, and December 31, 2024. Servicing fees are included within Administration and servicing fees in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

About Revenue Disclosures

Revenue disclosures under ASC 606 explain how a company identifies performance obligations, allocates transaction prices, and determines when revenue is recognized. This section is essential for understanding whether reported revenue reflects genuine economic activity or aggressive accounting choices. Analysts examine the mix of point-in-time versus over-time recognition, which directly affects revenue timing and comparability.

Key signals: rising contract liabilities (deferred revenue) suggest strong future revenue visibility, while declining contract assets may indicate slowing project milestones. Watch for variable consideration estimates — rebates, returns, and performance bonuses that require management judgment. Significant changes in disaggregated revenue by geography or product line can reveal shifting business mix before it appears in headline numbers. Compare revenue growth against contract liability growth to assess sustainability, and scrutinize any changes in the timing of recognition that coincide with earnings pressure.