Note 10 - Fair Value Measurements

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

(10)	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The fair value of the Revolving Credit Facility is approximately the carrying value due to the variability of the interest rate and frequency that the interest rate resets on the line of credit.

The estimated fair value of the Partnership’s fixed-rate bridge loan and term loans was determined using a discounted cash flow model using an estimated market interest rate of 4.25% in 2016 and 4.00% in 2015 with similar terms and remaining maturities to that of the current financial instruments. The Partnership has not considered lender fees in determining the estimated fair value.

The estimated fair values of the Partnership’s financial instruments are as follows (in thousands):

	March 31, 2016				December 31, 2015
	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value

Long-term debt	$	16,982	$	17,440	$	17,307	$	18,023
Revolving credit facility	$	6,750	$	6,750	$	5,000	$	5,000
	$	23,732	$	24,190	$	22,307	$	23,023

The inputs used in determining the fair value of the bridge and term loans and Revolving Credit Facility are classified as Level 3 within the fair value measurement hierarchy.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

+ References + Details