SPX Technologies, Inc.SPXC
SPX Technologies, Inc. Fair Value Disclosure
Fair Value and Other Investments
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In the absence of active markets for the identical assets or liabilities, such measurements involve developing assumptions based on market observable data and, in the absence of such data, internal information consistent with what market participants would use in a hypothetical transaction that occurs at the measurement date. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect our market assumptions. Preference is given to observable inputs. These two types of inputs create the following fair value hierarchy:
•Level 1 — Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.
•Level 2 — Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable.
•Level 3 — Significant inputs to the valuation model are unobservable.
There were no changes during the periods presented to the valuation techniques we use to measure asset and liability fair values on a recurring or nonrecurring basis. There were no transfers between the three levels of the fair value hierarchy for the periods presented.
The following table presents our fair value hierarchy of our financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2025 and 2024:
| December 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Derivative financial instruments | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||
| December 31, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Derivative financial instruments | $ | — | $ | 3.4 | $ | — | $ | 3.4 | |||||||||||||||
Goodwill, Indefinite-Lived Intangible and Other Long-Lived Assets — Certain of our non-financial assets are subject to impairment analyses, including long-lived assets, indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill. We review the carrying amounts of such assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable or at least annually for indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill. Any resulting asset impairments result in the asset being recorded at its fair value. Based on the inputs used in the impairment analyses, these assets are classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. Refer to Note 10 for additional details.
Derivative Financial Instruments — Our financial derivative assets and liabilities include interest rate swaps and FX forward contracts, and are valued using valuation models based on observable market inputs such as forward rates, interest rates, our own credit risk and the credit risk of our counterparties, which comprise investment-grade financial institutions. Based on these inputs, the derivative assets and liabilities are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. We have not made any adjustments to the inputs obtained from the independent sources. Based on our continued ability to enter into forward contracts and interest rate swap agreements, we consider the markets for our fair value instruments active. We primarily use the income approach, which uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts to a single present amount.
As of December 31, 2025, there had been no significant impact to the fair value of our derivative liabilities due to our own credit risk, as the related instruments are collateralized under our senior credit facilities. Similarly, there had been no significant impact to the fair value of our derivative assets based on our evaluation of our counterparties’ credit risks.
Equity Security — We estimate the value of an equity security in Filtran Group Equity, LLC (“Filtran”) that we hold utilizing a practical expedient under existing guidance, with such estimated value based on our ownership percentage applied to the net asset value as provided quarterly (on a one quarter lag) by the investee. The value is updated annually, during the first quarter, based on the investee’s most recent audited financial statements.
During the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, we recorded gains (losses) of $23.0, $(4.2) and $3.6, respectively, to “Other income (expense), net” related to changes in the estimated value of such equity security.
On November 10, 2025, Parker-Hannifin Corporation (“Parker”) entered into an agreement to acquire the majority of the underlying businesses held by an investee of Filtran through a planned merger, while Donaldson Company, Inc. entered into an agreement to acquire the remaining business on February 2, 2026. As a result of the updated net asset value provided by the investee considering the above transactions, we recorded a gain of $18.5 in the fourth quarter of 2025 (in addition to a gain of $4.5 recorded in the first quarter of 2025 using the investee's most recent audited financial statements). The acquisition agreements contain customary termination rights, require various regulatory approvals, as well as in the case of the Parker transaction, the right of either Parker or Filtran to terminate if the completion of the merger shall not have occurred prior to February 10, 2027, which date may be extended upon the satisfaction of certain conditions. We maintain no control over, or involvement in, the sale process, which may not come to fruition.
As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the equity security had an estimated value of $58.2 and $35.2, respectively, recorded in “Other assets” on the consolidated balance sheets. We are restricted from transferring this investment without approval of the manager of the investee.
The following table provides a reconciliation of activity for the equity security for the year ended December 31, 2025:
| Balance at beginning of period | $ | 35.2 | |||
| Change in value of equity security | 23.0 | ||||
| Balance at end of period | $ | 58.2 | |||
Indebtedness — The estimated value of our debt instruments as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 approximated the related carrying values due primarily to the variable market-based interest rates for such instruments. See Note 13 for further details.
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Feb 25, 2026 | Showing above |
| 2024 | Feb 26, 2025 | |
| 2023 | Feb 23, 2024 | |
| 2022 | Feb 24, 2023 | |
| 2021 | Feb 25, 2022 | |
| 2020 | Feb 26, 2021 | |
| 2019 | Feb 14, 2020 | |
| 2018 | Feb 15, 2019 | |
| 2017 | Feb 21, 2018 | |
| 2016 | Feb 24, 2017 | |
| 2015 | Feb 26, 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.