TACTILE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY INC Fair Value Disclosure

Note 16.  Fair Value Measurements

We determine the fair value of our assets and liabilities based on the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. We use a fair value hierarchy with three levels of inputs, of which the first two are considered observable and the last unobservable, to measure fair value. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1). The next highest priority is based on quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in non-active markets or other observable inputs (Level 2). The lowest priority is given to unobservable inputs (Level 3).

As of December 31, 2023, our obligations under the AffloVest earn-out arrangements had been paid in full. Prior to the determination of the actual amount of the earn-out, the earn-out liability was valued by employing a Monte Carlo Simulation model in a risk-neutral framework, which is a Level 3 input. The underlying simulated variable included recognized revenue. The recognized revenue volatility estimate was based on a study of historical asset volatility for a set of comparable public companies. The model included other assumptions including the market price of risk, which was calculated as the weighted average cost of capital less the long-term risk-free rate. The earn-out liability was adjusted to fair value at each reporting date until the end of the earn-out period, which was September 30, 2023. Changes in fair value were included in intangible asset amortization and earn-out expenses in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.

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Changes in the earn-out liability measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs were as follows:

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On May 25, 2023, the Company paid $5.0 million, plus an imputed interest payment of $250,000, relating to the initial earn-out. Subsequent to September 30, 2023, it was determined that the calculated amount of the second earn-out payment was $5.6 million, which was paid by the Company on November 28, 2023.

The carrying amounts of financial instruments such as accounts receivable, other assets, accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities approximate their related fair values due to the short-term maturities of these items. Non-financial assets, such as equipment and leasehold improvements, and intangible assets are subject to non-recurring fair value measurements if they are deemed impaired.