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INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]  
INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES
As of June 30, 2026, we had an ownership interest in 1776 Holding LLC, which is a VIE. We do not consolidate 1776 Holding LLC because we are not the primary beneficiary. This unconsolidated affiliate had an aggregated debt balance of $37 million as of June 30, 2026.
As of December 31, 2025, we had ownership interests in 1776 Holding LLC and Elara, which were VIEs that we did not consolidate because we were not the primary beneficiary. These unconsolidated affiliates had an aggregated debt balance of $400 million as of December 31, 2025. During the second quarter of 2026, we acquired the ownership interests in Elara not owned by us in the Elara Acquisition. As of the Elara Acquisition Date, it ceased to qualify as a variable interest entity and is now consolidated as a wholly owned subsidiary. See Note 3: Acquisition for additional information.
The debt of the unconsolidated VIEs is secured by their assets and is without recourse to us. Our maximum exposure to loss as a result of our investment interest in the unconsolidated affiliate is primarily limited to (i) the carrying amount of the investments, which totaled $20 million and $63 million as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, and (ii) receivables for commission and other fees earned under fee-for-service arrangements. See Note 16: Related Party Transactions for additional information.
During the six months ended June 30, 2026, we received a cash distribution of $4 million from our investment in 1776 Holding LLC and a cash distribution of $3 million from our investment in Elara prior to the Elara Acquisition.
For these VIEs, our investment interests are included in the condensed consolidated balance sheets as Investments in unconsolidated affiliates, and equity earned is included in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income as Equity in earnings from unconsolidated affiliates.