Oric Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Fair Value Disclosure
7. Fair Value Measurements
The accounting guidance defines fair value, establishes a consistent framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosure for each major asset and liability category measured at fair value on either a recurring or nonrecurring basis. Fair value is defined as an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. As a basis for considering such assumptions, the accounting guidance establishes a three-tier fair-value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:
Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;
Level 2: Inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and
Level 3: Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.
The carrying amounts of the Company’s interest receivable, included in prepaid expenses and other current assets, accounts payable and accrued liabilities are generally considered to be representative of their fair value because of their short-term nature. The Company’s investments, which may include money market funds and available-for-sale investments consisting of U.S. treasury securities, certificates of deposit and high-quality, marketable debt instruments of corporations and government sponsored enterprises, are measured at fair value in accordance with the fair value hierarchy.
Following are the major categories of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):
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Fair Value |
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Level 1 |
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Level 2 |
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Level 3 |
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Total |
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December 31, 2025 |
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Money market funds (1) |
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$ |
45,669 |
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$ |
45,669 |
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$ |
— |
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$ |
— |
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$ |
45,669 |
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U.S. treasury securities |
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346,581 |
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346,581 |
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— |
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— |
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346,581 |
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Total |
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$ |
392,250 |
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$ |
392,250 |
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$ |
— |
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$ |
— |
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$ |
392,250 |
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December 31, 2024 |
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Money market funds (1) |
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$ |
59,406 |
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$ |
59,406 |
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$ |
— |
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$ |
— |
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$ |
59,406 |
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U.S. treasury securities |
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196,554 |
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196,554 |
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— |
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— |
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196,554 |
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Total |
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$ |
255,960 |
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$ |
255,960 |
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$ |
— |
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$ |
— |
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$ |
255,960 |
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(1) Included in cash and cash equivalents in accompanying balance sheets.
No transfers between levels occurred during either of the reporting periods presented.
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
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| 2025 | Feb 23, 2026 | Showing above |
| 2024 | Feb 18, 2025 | |
| 2023 | Mar 11, 2024 | |
| 2022 | Mar 16, 2023 | |
| 2021 | Mar 21, 2022 | |
| 2020 | Mar 23, 2021 | |
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.