FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT
Fair value measurements are established utilizing a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. These tiers include: Level 1, defined as observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets; Level 2, defined as observable quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and observable quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; and Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data. The Company’s Level 1 assets consist of its marketable securities. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
On August 11, 2022, the Company entered into an interest rate cap transaction (the “2022 Interest Rate Cap”) in connection with the 2022 Term Loan Facility, with a notional amount of $400.0 million at a strike rate of 4.00%. The 2022 Interest Rate Cap expired on July 31, 2024.
In advance of the expiration of the 2022 Interest Rate Cap, on May 7, 2024, the Company entered into a second interest rate cap transaction (the “2024 Interest Rate Cap” and, together with the 2022 Interest Rate Cap, the “Interest Rate Caps”) in connection with the 2022 Term Loan Facility, with a notional amount of $400.0 million, which amortized to $200.0 million on July 31, 2025, at a strike rate of 5.00%. The 2024 Interest Rate Cap expires on July 31, 2026.
The 2024 Interest Rate Cap is measured at fair value on a recurring basis by a third-party specialist using widely accepted valuation techniques. The fair value of the 2024 Interest Rate Cap is determined using a modification of the Black’s model, known as the shifted lognormal model. The variable interest rates used in the calculation are based on future interest rates derived from observable market interest rate curves and volatilities. The specialist incorporates credit valuation adjustments to appropriately reflect the respective counterparty’s nonperformance risk in the fair value measurements. Although the Company has determined that the majority of the inputs used to value the 2024 Interest Rate Cap fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the credit valuation adjustments associated with the 2024 Interest Rate Cap utilize Level 3 inputs. The Company has determined that the impact of the credit valuation adjustments made to the 2024 Interest Rate Cap were not significant to the overall valuation. As a result, the 2024 Interest Rate Cap as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 was classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
The Company’s assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and subject to fair value disclosure requirements at December 31, 2025 were as follows:
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| | Total | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 |
| Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents: | | | | | | | | |
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Money market funds | | $ | 11,536 | | | $ | 11,536 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets: | | | | | | | | |
2024 Interest Rate Cap | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
The Company’s assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and subject to fair value disclosure requirements at December 31, 2024 were as follows:
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| | Total | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 |
| Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents: | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury | | $ | 64,742 | | | $ | 64,742 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Money market funds | | $ | 277,901 | | | $ | 277,901 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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Other assets: | | | | | | | | |
| 2024 Interest Rate Cap | | $ | 217 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 217 | | | $ | — | |