FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS:
ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures regarding certain fair value measurements. ASC 820 establishes a three-tier hierarchy for measuring fair value, as follows:
Level 1 – quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities
Level 2 – inputs other than quoted prices that are directly or indirectly observable
Level 3 – unobservable inputs where there is little or no market activity
Our equity interests in private companies without readily determinable fair values are excluded from the recurring fair value table shown below, as we have elected to apply the measurement alternative for those investments.
The following table summarizes our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, as of the dates indicated within the fair value hierarchy (in thousands):
 Level 1Level 2Level 3
Measured at NAV (1)
Total
As of December 31, 2025    
Equity investments$17,731 $156 $— $— $17,887 
Private investment funds— — — 3,546 3,546 
Total assets measured at fair value$17,731 $156 $— $3,546 $21,433 
As of December 31, 2024    
Equity investments$25,748 $— $— $— $25,748 
Private investment funds— — — 1,946 1,946 
Total assets measured at fair value$25,748 $— $— $1,946 $27,694 
Salient Acquisition contingent consideration$— $— $4,657 $— $4,657 
Total liabilities measured at fair value$— $— $4,657 $— $4,657 
(1) Comprised of certain investments measured at fair value using NAV as a practical expedient. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to allow reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Mar 4, 2026Showing above
2024Mar 5, 2025
2023Mar 7, 2024
2022Mar 13, 2023
2021Mar 4, 2022
2020Mar 4, 2021
2019Feb 20, 2020
2018Feb 21, 2019
2017Feb 23, 2018
2016Feb 23, 2017
2015Feb 25, 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.