9. FAIR VALUE

The table below summarizes the fair value of our cash equivalents and short-term investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis, and are categorized based upon the lowest level of significant input to the valuations (in thousands):

Assets at Fair Value as of December 31, 2024

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

    

Total

Money market funds

$

16,386

$

$

$

16,386

US treasury bills

7,263

7,263

Government-sponsored enterprise securities

 

 

23,177

 

 

23,177

Corporate bonds and commercial paper

 

 

10,360

 

 

10,360

Total

$

16,386

$

40,800

$

$

57,186

Assets at Fair Value as of December 31, 2023

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

    

Total

Money market funds

$

9,685

$

$

$

9,685

US treasury bills

12,594

12,594

Government-sponsored enterprise securities

 

 

11,233

 

 

11,233

Corporate bonds and commercial paper

 

 

15,174

 

 

15,174

Total

$

9,685

$

39,001

$

$

48,686

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2024Mar 4, 2025Showing above
2023Mar 5, 2024
2022Mar 7, 2023
2021Mar 1, 2022

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.