NOTE 8. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements

Fair value measurement of an asset on a nonrecurring basis occurs when events or changes in circumstances related to an asset indicate that the carrying amount of the asset is no longer recoverable. Real estate assets and their related intangible assets are evaluated for impairment based on certain indicators including, but not limited to: the asset being held for sale, vacant, tenant bankruptcy or delinquency, and leases expiring in 60 days or less. The fair values of real estate and intangible assets were determined using the following information, depending on availability, in order of preference: signed purchase and sale agreements (“PSA”) or letters of intent (“LOI”); broker opinions of value (“BOV”); recently quoted bid or ask prices, or market prices for comparable properties; estimates of discounted cash flows, which consider, among other things, contractual and forecasted rental revenues, leasing assumptions, expenses based upon market conditions and capitalization rates; and expectations for the use of the real estate.

The following table sets forth the Company’s assets that were accounted for at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of their respective measurement dates (in thousands):

As of June 30, 2022, the Company held three properties that were impaired during 2022. As of December 31, 2021, the Company held 14 properties that were impaired during 2021. For one property held at December 31, 2021, the Company estimated fair value using a capitalization rate of 14.00% based on capitalization rates from market comparables. For the remaining properties, the Company estimated property fair value using price per square foot from unobservable inputs. The unobservable inputs for the remaining properties are as follows:

Estimated Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Financial assets and liabilities for which the carrying values approximate their fair values include cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and escrow deposits; and accounts receivable and payable. Generally, these assets and liabilities are short-term in duration and are recorded at cost, which approximates fair value, on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. In addition, companies are required to disclose the estimated fair values of all financial instruments, even if they are not carried at their fair values. The fair values of financial instruments are estimates based upon market conditions and perceived risks at measurement date. These estimates require management’s judgment and may not be indicative of the future fair values of the assets and liabilities. The estimated fair values of these financial instruments have been derived either based on (i) market quotes for identical or similar instruments in markets or (ii) discounted cash flow analyses using estimates of the amount and timing of future cash flows, market rates and credit spreads. The estimated fair values of the Senior Unsecured Notes are classified as Level 1 of the fair value of the hierarchy and the remaining estimates are classified as Level 2.  

The following table discloses fair value information for these financial instruments (in thousands):