Note 4. Fair Value Measurement

The Company follows a three-level fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. This hierarchy requires entities to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The three levels of inputs used to measure fair value are as follows:

Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 — Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3 — Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. This includes certain pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies and similar techniques that use significant unobservable inputs.

Financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and the revolving line of credit. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company has not elected the fair value option for any financial assets and liabilities for which such an election would have been permitted.

The following is a summary of the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments at December 31, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands):

 

 

 

December 31, 2025

 

 

December 31, 2024

 

 

 

Reported

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

Reported

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

 

 

 

Financial Assets and Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

16,963

 

 

$

16,963

 

 

$

12,995

 

 

$

12,995

 

 

Cash equivalents are stated at amortized cost, which approximates fair value as of the consolidated balance sheet dates, due to the short period of time to maturity; and accounts receivable and accounts payable are stated at their carrying value, which approximates fair value due to the short time to the expected receipt or payment. The carrying values of the Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan due 2028 approximate fair value as their stated interest rates reflect current market rates.

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Mar 12, 2026Showing above
2024Mar 17, 2025
2023Mar 13, 2024
2022Mar 29, 2023
2021Mar 2, 2022
2020Mar 4, 2021
2019Mar 13, 2020
2018Mar 18, 2019
2017Mar 7, 2018
2016Mar 8, 2017
2015Mar 30, 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.