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Fair Value Measurements

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Fair Value Measurements
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Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements

3.  Fair Value Measurements  

We measure the fair value of our open derivative financial instruments by applying the income approach, using models with inputs that are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.  The fair value of the 1.5 Lien Term Loan was estimated using the carrying value of the principal as only one entity has been the holder of the 1.5 Lien Term Loan.  The fair values of our Second Lien Term Loan, Second Lien PIK Toggle Notes, Third Lien PIK Toggle Notes and Unsecured Senior Notes were based on quoted prices, although the market is not a very active market; therefore, the fair value is classified within Level 2.  

The following table presents the fair value of our long-term debt, all of which are classified as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy (in thousands):

 

Hierarchy

 

September 30, 2018

 

 

December 31, 2017

 

11.00% 1.5 Lien Term Loan, due November 2019

Level 2

 

$

75,000

 

 

$

75,000

 

9.00 % Second Lien Term Loan, due May 2020

Level 2

 

 

303,000

 

 

 

288,000

 

9.00%/10.75% Second Lien PIK Toggle Notes, due May 2020

Level 2

 

 

179,289

 

 

 

162,322

 

8.50%/10.00% Third Lien PIK Toggle Notes, due June 2021

Level 2

 

 

165,677

 

 

 

119,490

 

8.50% Unsecured Senior Notes, due June 2019

Level 2

 

 

188,880

 

 

 

178,439

 

The long-term debt items are reported on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at their carrying value as described in Note 2, Long-Term Debt.  See Note 7, Derivative Financial Instruments, for the fair value of our open derivative contracts, which is classified as Level 2 in the reporting hierarchy and is reported in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets using fair value.