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Fair Value of Financial Instruments
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Certain of our assets and liabilities are measured at fair value. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or the price that would be paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value and requires companies to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The fair value hierarchy consists of three levels based on the objectivity of the inputs as follows:
Level 1 Inputs
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date.
Level 2 InputsQuoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability; or inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.
Level 3 InputsUnobservable inputs for the asset or liability, and include situations in which there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability.
The table below sets forth our fair value hierarchy for our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025.
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
March 31, 2026
Assets:
Interest rate swaps$— $614 $— $614 
Convertible debt investment— — 34,079 34,079 
Deferred compensation assets— 49,621 — 49,621 
Total assets$— $50,235 $34,079 $84,314 
Liabilities:
Interest rate swaps$— $2,330 $— $2,330 
Foreign exchange forward contracts— 636 — 636 
Contingent consideration for business acquisitions— — 26,861 26,861 
Total liabilities$— $2,966 $26,861 $29,827 
December 31, 2025
Assets:
Interest rate swaps$— $439 $— $439 
Convertible debt investment— — 34,079 34,079 
Deferred compensation assets— 50,927 — 50,927 
Total assets$— $51,366 $34,079 $85,445 
Liabilities:
Interest rate swaps$— $3,832 $— $3,832 
Foreign exchange forward contracts— 349 — 349 
Contingent consideration for business acquisitions— — 23,274 23,274 
Total liabilities$— $4,181 $23,274 $27,455 
Interest rate swaps: The fair values of our interest rate swaps were derived using estimates to settle the interest rate swap agreements, which are based on the net present value of expected future cash flows on each leg of the swaps utilizing market-based inputs and a discount rate reflecting the risks involved. See Note 10 “Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activity” for additional information on our interest rate swaps.
Foreign exchange forward contracts: The fair values of our foreign exchange forward contracts were derived using estimates to settle the foreign exchange forward contracts agreements, which are based on the net present value of expected future cash flows on each contract utilizing market-based inputs, including both forward and spot prices, and a discount rate reflecting the risks involved. See Note 10 “Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activity” for additional information on our foreign exchange forward contracts.
Deferred compensation assets: We have a non-qualified deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) for the members of our board of directors and a select group of our employees. The deferred compensation liability is funded by the Plan assets, which consist of life insurance policies maintained within a trust. The cash surrender value of the life insurance policies approximates fair value and is based on third-party broker statements which provide the fair value of the life insurance policies' underlying investments, which are Level 2 inputs. The cash surrender value of the life insurance policies is invested primarily in mutual funds. The Plan assets are included in other non-current assets in our consolidated balance sheets. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) from the deferred compensation assets are recorded to other income (expense), net in our consolidated statements of operations.
Convertible debt investment: Since 2014, we have invested $40.9 million in the form of 1.69% convertible debt in Shorelight Holdings, LLC (“Shorelight”), the parent company of Shorelight, a U.S.-based company that partners with leading nonprofit universities to increase access to and retention of international students, boost institutional growth, and enhance an institution’s global footprint. The convertible notes will mature on January 17, 2027, unless converted earlier.
To determine the appropriate accounting treatment for our investment, we performed a variable interest entity (“VIE”) analysis and concluded that Shorelight does not meet the definition of a VIE. We also reviewed the characteristics of our investment to confirm that the convertible
notes are not in-substance common stock that would warrant equity method accounting. After we reviewed all of the terms of the investment, we concluded the appropriate accounting treatment to be that of an available-for-sale debt security. We continue to monitor the key factors of our VIE analysis and the terms of the convertible notes to ensure our accounting treatment is appropriate. We have not identified any changes to Shorelight or our investment that would change our classification of the investment as an available-for-sale debt security.
The investment is carried at fair value with unrealized holding gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported in other comprehensive income (loss). To the extent any decrease in fair value is the result of a credit impairment, such credit-related impairment charge is recorded to other income (expense), net in our consolidated statement of operations. The carrying value is recorded in long-term investments in our consolidated balance sheets. We estimate the fair value of our investment using a scenario-based approach in the form of a hybrid analysis that consists of a Monte Carlo simulation model and an expected return analysis. The conclusion of value for our investment is based on the probability-weighted assessment of both scenarios. Additionally, we estimate the allowance for credit losses as the difference between the present value of expected cash flows to be generated from the investment and the cost basis, limited to the difference between the fair value and cost basis.
The hybrid analysis and calculation of allowance for credit losses utilizes certain assumptions, all of which are Level 3 inputs. Specifically, the assumptions utilized in the hybrid analysis include the assumed holding period through the maturity date of January 17, 2027; the applicable waterfall distribution at the end of the expected holding period based on the rights and privileges of the various instruments; cash flow projections discounted at the risk-adjusted rate of 23.5% as of both March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025; and the concluded equity volatility of 50.0% and 40.0% as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. Additionally, the assumptions utilized in the calculation for the allowance for credit losses include the assumed holding period through the maturity date of January 17, 2027; the applicable waterfall distribution at the end of the expected holding period based on the rights and privileges of the various instruments; the concluded equity volatility of 50.0% and 40.0% as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively; and cash flow projections discounted at the risk-adjusted rate in a range of 2.0% to 12.1%, with a weighted average of 8.7% calculated using the relative present value of expected cash flows as of both March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025. The use of alternative estimates and assumptions could increase or decrease the estimated fair value of the investment or the calculated credit-related impairment charge, which would result in different impacts to our consolidated balance sheet and statements of operations and other comprehensive income. Actual results may differ from our estimates.
The estimated fair value and allowance for credit losses of the convertible debt investment was $34.1 million and $10.4 million, respectively, as of both March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025. Since our initial investment in 2014, we recognized a total unrealized gain of $3.5 million within other comprehensive income (loss) and the $10.4 million allowance for credit losses within earnings. As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, our cost basis was $40.9 million.
Contingent consideration for business acquisitions: In connection with certain business acquisitions, we may be required to pay post-closing consideration to the sellers if specific financial performance targets are met over a number of years as specified in the related purchase agreements. We estimate the fair value of acquisition-related contingent consideration using either a probability-weighted assessment of the specific financial performance targets being measured or a Monte Carlo simulation model, as appropriate. These fair value measurements are based on significant inputs not observable in the market and thus represent Level 3 inputs. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements of our contingent consideration are our measures of the estimated payouts based on internally generated financial projections on a probability-weighted basis and a discount rate which was in a range of 4.6% to 5.0% with a weighted average of 4.9% as of March 31, 2026. As of December 31, 2025, the discount rate was in a range of 4.3% to 5.1% with a weighted average of 4.9%. The weighted average discount rate was calculated using the relative fair values of the contingent consideration liabilities as of each period end. The fair value of the contingent consideration is reassessed quarterly based on assumptions used in our latest projections and input provided by practice leaders and management. Any change in the fair value estimate is recorded to other losses (gains), net in our consolidated statement of operations for that period. The carrying value is recorded in accrued expenses and other current liabilities or deferred compensation and other liabilities, based on the expected timing of payment, in our consolidated balance sheets. The use of alternative estimates and assumptions could increase or decrease the estimated fair value of our contingent consideration liability, which would result in different impacts to our consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statements of operations. Actual results may differ from our estimates.
The table below sets forth the changes in the balance of the contingent consideration for business acquisitions for the three months ended March 31, 2026.
Contingent Consideration for Business Acquisitions
Balance as of December 31, 2025
$23,274 
Payment(253)
Change in fair value3,840 
Balance as of March 31, 2026(1)
$26,861 
(1)    Of the $26.9 million contingent consideration liability, $15.4 million was recorded to accrued expenses and other current liabilities and $11.5 million was recorded to deferred compensation and other liabilities in our consolidated balance sheet.
Financial assets and liabilities not recorded at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:
Equity Investment
In the fourth quarter of 2019, we invested $5.0 million in a hospital-at-home company. The investment was made in the form of preferred stock. To determine the appropriate accounting treatment for our preferred stock investment, we performed a VIE analysis and concluded that the company does not meet the definition of a VIE. We also reviewed the characteristics of our investment to confirm that the preferred stock is not in-substance common stock that would warrant equity method accounting. After we reviewed all of the terms of the investment, we concluded the appropriate accounting treatment for our investment to be that of an equity security with no readily determinable fair value and we elected to apply the measurement alternative.
In the second quarter of 2025, the hospital-at-home company merged with a third-party who provides healthcare services and, as a result, our preferred stock investment was restructured as an investment in common stock and preferred stock of the consolidated entity. To determine the appropriate accounting treatment for our equity investment, we performed a VIE analysis and concluded that the company does not meet the definition of a VIE. We also reviewed the characteristics of our investment to confirm that the equity securities do not warrant equity method accounting. After we reviewed all of the terms of the equity securities, we concluded the appropriate accounting treatment for our investment to be that of equity securities with no readily determinable fair value. We elected to continue to apply the measurement alternative and will continue to do so until the investment does not qualify to be so measured.
Under the measurement alternative, the investment is carried at cost minus impairment, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for an identical or similar investment in the same company. On a quarterly basis, we review the information available to determine whether an orderly and observable transaction for same or similar equity instruments occurred or if factors indicate that a significant decrease in value has occurred. We remeasure to the fair value of the equity securities using such identified information with changes in the fair value recorded to other income (expense), net in our consolidated statement of operations. The carrying value of the equity investment is recorded in long-term investments in our consolidated balance sheets.
In the first quarter of 2025, we recognized a non-cash impairment charge of $4.2 million on our preferred stock investment based on the valuation anticipated from the hospital-at-home company's merger. Upon the completion of the merger in the second quarter of 2025, we recognized an additional $0.8 million non-cash impairment charge based on the final valuation utilized in the merger. The non-cash impairment charges were recorded to other income (expense), net in our consolidated statement of operations. Since our initial investment in 2019, we have recognized cumulative unrealized losses of $31.3 million and cumulative unrealized gains of $28.6 million. As of both March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the carrying value of our equity investment was $2.4 million, with a cost basis of $5.0 million.
Senior Secured Credit Facility
The carrying value of our borrowings outstanding under our senior secured credit facility is stated at cost. Our carrying value approximates fair value, using Level 2 inputs, as the senior secured credit facility bears interest at variable rates based on current market rates as set forth in the Amended Credit Agreement. Refer to Note 8 “Financing Arrangements” for additional information on our senior secured credit facility.
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Other Financial Instruments
Cash and cash equivalents are stated at cost, which approximates fair market value. The carrying values of all other financial instruments not described above reasonably approximate fair market value due to the nature of the financial instruments and the short-term maturity of these items.