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Fair Value Measurements

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Fair Value Measurements
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements

6.  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 inputs used for the fair value measurement of our derivative financial instruments are the exercise price, the expiration date, the settlement date, notional quantities, the implied volatility, the discount curve with spreads and published commodity futures prices.  The fair values of our 8.50% Senior Notes and 9.00% Term Loan were based on quoted prices, although the market is not an active market; therefore, the fair value is classified within Level 2.  The carrying amount of debt under our revolving bank credit facility approximates fair value because the interest rates are variable and reflective of market rates.

The following table presents the fair value of our derivatives and long-term debt, all of which are reported as liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands):

 

 

Hierarchy

 

June 30, 2015

 

 

December 31, 2014

 

Derivatives

Level 2

 

$

1,079

 

 

$

 

8.50% Senior Notes due 2019 (1)

Level 2

 

 

633,060

 

 

 

594,000

 

9.00% Term Loan due 2020 (1)

Level 2

 

 

296,250

 

 

 

 

Revolving bank credit facility (1)

Level 2

 

 

260,000

 

 

 

447,000

 

 

(1)

The long-term debt items are reported on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at their carrying value as described in Note 5.