7. Fair value

As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the carrying amounts of cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses, accrued compensation, dividends payable and other current liabilities approximate their fair values due to the short-term maturities of these instruments. As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Company does not have assets and liabilities measured at fair value to present in the fair value hierarchy.