3. Fair Value Measurements

 

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis based on Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurement criteria as of December 31, 2023 are as follows:

 

                    
      Fair Value Measurements Using   
             
   Balance as of December 31, 2023  Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)  Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)  Significant Non observable Inputs (Level 3)
Marketable securities:                    
                     
Corporate Bonds  $4,462,942   $4,462,942   $   $ 
Total marketable securities  $4,462,942   $4,462,942   $   $ 

 

The Company’s investments in corporate bonds are measured based on quotes from market makers for similar items in active markets.

 

Historical Timeline

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2024Mar 20, 2025Showing above
2023Mar 27, 2024

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.