7. Other Assets Other assets consist of the following (in thousands): | | | | | | | | | | | | | December 31, | | 2025 | | 2024 | | Fixed assets, net: | | | | | Leasehold improvements | $ | 167,692 | | | $ | 161,962 | | | Computer hardware and software | 39,227 | | | 38,596 | | | Furniture, fixtures and equipment | 8,413 | | | 8,267 | | | Other fixed assets | 54,509 | | | 34,369 | | | Accumulated depreciation | (171,212) | | | (153,740) | | | Total fixed assets, net | 98,629 | | | 89,454 | | | Prepaid expenses | 87,963 | | | 73,422 | | | Deferred placement fees | 48,802 | | | 26,858 | | | Other | 61,907 | | | 42,652 | | | Other assets | $ | 297,301 | | | $ | 232,386 | |
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