9. Operating Leases
The components of total lease costs for operating leases for the period presented were as follows:
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| | Year Ended December 31, |
| | 2025 | | 2024 | | 2023 |
| | | | | | |
| | (in thousands) |
| Operating lease cost | $ | 30,818 | | | $ | 28,959 | | | $ | 18,831 | |
| Variable lease cost | 18,974 | | | 16,203 | | | 13,335 | |
| Short-term lease cost | 875 | | | 938 | | | 483 | |
| Total lease cost | $ | 50,667 | | | $ | 46,100 | | | $ | 32,649 | |
The supplemental cash flow information related to operating leases for the periods presented were as follows:
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| | Year Ended December 31, |
| | 2025 | | 2024 | | 2023 |
| | | | | | |
| | (in thousands) |
| Cash payments for operating lease liabilities | $ | 25,589 | | | $ | 19,047 | | | $ | 18,419 | |
| Operating lease liabilities arising from obtaining new operating lease ROU assets during the period | $ | 14,363 | | | $ | 101,951 | | | $ | 11,495 | |
The weighted-average remaining lease terms and discount rates for operating leases were as follows:
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| | As of December 31, |
| | 2025 | | 2024 | | 2023 |
| Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) | 6.3 | | 6.8 | | 5.7 |
| Weighted-average discount rate | 6.3% | | 6.3% | | 4.6% |
Future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable leases as of December 31, 2025, were as follows:
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| | Amount |
| | (in thousands) |
| Years ending December 31, | |
| 2026 | $ | 32,488 | |
| 2027 | 33,051 | |
| 2028 | 32,837 | |
| 2029 | 32,551 | |
| 2030 | 24,891 | |
| Thereafter | 45,920 | |
| Total undiscounted lease payments | 201,738 | |
| Less: imputed interest | (36,354) | |
| Total operating lease liabilities | $ | 165,384 | |
About Leases Disclosures
Lease disclosures under ASC 842 provide a comprehensive view of a company's leased asset portfolio, including the split between operating and finance leases, discount rates used to present-value future payments, and the maturity schedule of lease obligations. This section reveals a significant source of off-balance-sheet commitments that were largely hidden before the current standard.
Key signals: the weighted-average discount rate affects the size of recorded lease liabilities — a higher rate reduces the reported obligation, so compare the chosen rate against the company's incremental borrowing rate. The operating versus finance lease mix affects both EBITDA and operating income presentation. Watch the maturity table for concentration risk: large payment cliffs in specific years may create cash flow pressure. Variable lease payments excluded from the liability measurement represent real obligations that do not appear on the balance sheet. Compare total lease costs against prior-year operating lease expense to assess the true economic burden.