Annual report [Section 13 and 15(d), not S-K Item 405]

Fair Value Measurements

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Fair Value Measurements
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]  
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

16. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS.

 

The fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used in valuation techniques into three levels, as follows:

 

● Level 1 – Observable inputs – unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities;

 

● Level 2 – Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability through corroboration with market data; and

 

● Level 3 – Unobservable inputs – includes amounts derived from valuation models where one or more significant inputs are unobservable. For fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs, a description of the inputs and the information used to develop the inputs is required along with a reconciliation of Level 3 values from the prior reporting period.

 

Pooled Separate Accounts – Pooled separate accounts invest primarily in domestic and international stocks, commercial paper or single mutual funds. The net asset value is used as a practical expedient to determine fair value for these accounts. Each pooled separate account provides for redemptions by the Retirement Plan at reported net asset values per share, with little to no advance notice requirement, therefore these funds are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

Derivative Instruments – The Company’s derivative instruments consist of commodity positions. The fair values of the commodity positions are based on quoted prices on the commodity exchanges and are designated as Level 1 inputs.

 

Transferable Tax Credits – Transferable tax credits consist of the Company’s estimated net proceeds from the sale of credits. The fair value is based on estimates of, among others, actual gallons qualified for sale, gross tax credit per gallon, sales discount, broker fees and insurance costs and are designated as Level 3 inputs. See Note 1 for additional information.

 

Long-Lived Assets – Long-lived assets consist of the Company’s estimated fair value associated with its Magic Valley facility. See Note 1 for additional information. The fair value of the long-lived assets are based on present value of estimated future cash flows and are designated as Level 3 inputs.

 

The following table summarizes recurring fair value measurements by level at December 31, 2025 (in thousands):

 

                            Benefit Plan  
    Fair                       Percentage  
    Value     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Allocation  
Assets:                              
Derivative financial instruments   $ 525     $ 525     $
—
     $
—
          
Transferable tax credits    

7,500

       —       —      

7,500

          
Defined benefit plan assets(1)                                        
(pooled separate accounts):                                        
Large U.S. Equity(2)     8,060      
—
       8,060      
—
       36 %
Small/Mid U.S. Equity(3)     3,574      
—
       3,574      
—
       16 %
International Equity(4)     3,479      
—
       3,479      
—
       16 %
Fixed Income(5)     6,988      
—
       6,988      
—
       32 %
    $ 30,126     $ 525     $ 22,101     $

7,500

          
                                         
Liabilities:                                        
                                         
Derivative financial instruments   $ 1,067     $ 1,067     $
—
     $
—
          

 

The following table summarizes recurring fair value measurements by level at December 31, 2024 (in thousands):

 

                            Benefit Plan  
    Fair                       Percentage  
    Value     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Allocation  
Assets:                              
Derivative financial instruments   $ 3,313     $ 3,313     $
—
     $
—
          
                                         
Defined benefit plan assets(1)                                        
(pooled separate accounts):                                        
Large U.S. Equity(2)     6,962      
—
       6,962      
—
       34 %
Small/Mid U.S. Equity(3)     3,636      
—
       3,636      
—
       18 %
International Equity(4)     2,762      
—
       2,762      
—
       14 %
Fixed Income(5)     6,807      
—
       6,807      
—
       34 %
    $ 23,480     $ 3,313     $ 20,167     $
—
          
                                         
Liabilities:                                        
                                         
Derivative financial instruments   $ 1,177     $ 1,177     $
—
     $
—
          

The following table summarizes nonrecurring fair value measurements by level at December 31, 2024 (in thousands):

 

    Fair                    
    Value     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3  
Assets:                        
Long-lived assets – Magic Valley   $ 19,397     $
—
     $
—
     $ 19,397  
(1) See Note 11 for accounting discussion.

 

(2) This category includes investments in funds comprised of equity securities of large U.S. companies. The funds are valued using the net asset value method in which an average of the market prices for the underlying investments is used to value the fund.

 

(3) This category includes investments in funds comprised of equity securities of small- and medium-sized U.S. companies. The funds are valued using the net asset value method in which an average of the market prices for the underlying investments is used to value the fund.

 

(4) This category includes investments in funds comprised of equity securities of foreign companies, including emerging markets. The funds are valued using the net asset value method in which an average of the market prices for the underlying investments is used to value the fund.

 

(5) This category includes investments in funds comprised of U.S. and foreign investment-grade fixed income securities, high-yield fixed income securities that are rated below investment-grade, U.S. treasury securities, mortgage-backed securities, and other asset-backed securities. The funds are valued using the net asset value method in which an average of the market prices for the underlying investments is used to value the fund.