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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT
The fair value hierarchy is based on inputs to valuation techniques that are used to measure fair value that are either observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability based on market data obtained from independent sources while unobservable inputs reflect a reporting entity's pricing based upon their own market assumptions. The fair value hierarchy consists of the following three levels:
•Level I - Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.
•Level II - Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable.
•Level III - Instruments whose significant value drivers are unobservable.
The following table presents our financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and their classification under the fair value hierarchy:
Fair Value
Hierarchy
March 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Assets:
Money market funds
Level I$39,906 $49,541 
Interest rate swap contractsLevel II126,788 112,914 
Liabilities:
Contingent consideration related to acquisitionLevel III2,303 2,037 
Our money market funds which are classified as cash equivalents are classified within Level I of the fair value hierarchy because they are valued using quoted market prices.
The interest rate swap contracts on our consolidated balance sheets are valued using market-based inputs to valuation models. These valuation models require a variety of inputs, including contractual terms, market prices, yield curves, and measures of volatility. When appropriate, valuations are adjusted for various factors such as liquidity, bid/offer spreads and credit risk considerations. Such adjustments are generally based on available market evidence. Since model inputs can generally be verified and do not involve significant management judgment, we have concluded that these instruments should be classified within Level II of the fair value hierarchy.
The fair values of the contingent consideration as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 related to an acquisition in the third quarter of 2022 and were determined using a probability assessment of the contingent payment for the respective periods.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate:
Credit Facility Debt, Senior Notes, Senior Guaranteed Notes, Senior Secured Notes, Notes Payable, and Supply Chain Financing
The fair values of each of our debt instruments are based on quoted market prices for the same or similar issues or on the current rates offered to us for instruments of the same remaining maturities. The fair value of notes payable is based primarily on the present value of the remaining payments discounted at the borrowing cost. The carrying value of outstanding amounts related to supply chain financing agreements approximates the fair value due to their short-term maturity (less than one year).
The carrying values, estimated fair values, and classification under the fair value hierarchy of our financial instruments, excluding those that are carried at fair value in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, are summarized below:
March 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Fair Value
Hierarchy
Carrying
Amount (a)
Estimated
Fair Value
Carrying
Amount (a)
Estimated
Fair Value
Credit facility debtLevel II$6,982,840 $7,042,423 $8,257,682 $8,323,654 
Senior guaranteed notes and senior secured notesLevel II11,112,821 9,428,313 9,079,882 7,784,288 
Senior notesLevel II6,590,110 3,653,838 7,334,447 4,932,931 
Notes payable and supply chain financingLevel II174,798 174,798 174,594 174,594 
$24,860,569 $20,299,372 $24,846,605 $21,215,467 
(a)Amounts are net of unamortized deferred financing costs and discounts/premiums.
The fair value estimates related to our debt instruments presented above are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgments and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.