Note 4 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments


There were no transfers between Levels 1, 2, or 3 during the years ended December 31, 2025 or 2024.

   
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
 
   
Total
   
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
(Level 1)
   
Quoted Prices in
Inactive Markets
(Level 2)
   
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
As of December 31, 2025:
                       
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
26,711,969
   
$
26,711,969
   
$
   
$
 
                                 
As of December 31, 2024:
                               
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
41,689,591
   
$
41,689,591
   
$
   
$
 


The carrying value of the Debentures and the Loan and Security Agreement approximated their fair value at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, due to their variable rate. The fair value of the Companys long-term debt is based on Level 2 inputs.

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Mar 30, 2026Showing above
2024Mar 27, 2025
2023Mar 28, 2024
2022Mar 28, 2023
2021Mar 31, 2022
2020Mar 18, 2021
2019Mar 27, 2020
2018Feb 21, 2019
2017Mar 1, 2018
2016Mar 2, 2017
2015Mar 8, 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.