Fair Value Measurements

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2015

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

(2) Fair Value Measurements

For assets and liabilities measured at fair value we utilize FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Section 820 “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (ASC 820) which defines fair value and establishes a framework for fair value measurements. This standard establishes a three-level hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurements. The hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. The three levels of inputs used to measure fair value are as follows:

· Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

· Level 2 – Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active and other inputs that are observable (e.g., interest rates, yield curves, volatilities and default rates, among others) or that can be corroborated by observable market data;

· Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities, including certain pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, and similar techniques that use significant unobservable inputs.

The following table presents information about assets recorded at fair value on a recurring basis on the Condensed Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2015:

			Quoted Prices in
			Active Markets for		Significant
	Total Carrying		Identical		Other Observable
	Value on the		Assets/Liabilities		Inputs
(In thousands)	Balance Sheet		(Level 1)		(Level 2)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	6,579	$	6,579	$	-
Investments, at fair value:
Corporate notes and bonds		3,293		-		3,293
Equity securities		33		33		-
Subtotal, Investments, at fair value		3,326		33		3,293
Total assets at fair value	$	9,905	$	6,612	$	3,293

The following table presents information about assets recorded at fair value on a recurring basis on the Condensed Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2014:

			Quoted Prices in
			Active Markets for		Significant
	Total Carrying		Identical		Other Observable
	Value on the		Assets/Liabilities		Inputs
(In thousands)	Balance Sheet		(Level 1)		(Level 2)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	7,968	$	7,968	$	-
Investments, at fair value:
Corporate notes and bonds		6,475		-		6,475
U.S. government and agency securities		200		-		200
Equity securities		49		49		-
Subtotal, Investments, at fair value		6,724		49		6,675
Total assets at fair value	$	14,692	$	8,017	$	6,675

We determine fair value for marketable securities with Level 1 inputs through quoted market prices and have classified them as available-for-sale.  Our Level 2 investments consist of corporate notes and bonds maturing at various times into 2016.

We review all investments for other-than-temporary impairment at least quarterly or as indicators of impairment exist. Indicators of impairment include the duration and severity of the decline in fair value as well as the intent and ability to hold the investment to allow for a recovery in the market value of the investment. In addition, we consider qualitative factors that include, but are not limited to: (i) the financial condition and business plans of the investee, including its future earnings potential, (ii) the investee’s credit rating and (iii) the current and expected market and industry conditions in which the investee operates. If a decline in the fair value of an investment is deemed by management to be other-than-temporary, we write down the cost basis of the investment to fair value, and the amount of the write down is included in net earnings. Such a determination is dependent on the facts and circumstances relating to each investment. We have determined there have been no such impairments in 2015 or 2014; however as of September 30, 2015, the Company has a net accumulated unrealized loss of $38,000; This unrealized loss consists of $39,000 related to our equity security holding, which has been in a loss position for over twelve months, partially offset by an unrealized gain of $1,000 related to our corporate notes and bonds.

All unrealized holding gains or losses related to our investments in marketable securities are reflected in accumulated other comprehensive loss in stockholders’ equity. The change in accumulated other comprehensive loss was a net unrealized loss of $5,000 and $1,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.