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Fair Value Measurements

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2024

2. Fair Value Measurements

Consolidated financial statements data have been changed since fiscal 2024. The amounts of fair value measurements in the previous years have been retrospectively reclassified for this change. For further information, see Note 1 “Significant Accounting and Reporting Policies (aa) Reclassifications.”

The Company and its subsidiaries classify and prioritize inputs used in valuation techniques to measure fair value into the following three levels:


Level 1	—	Inputs of quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date.

Level 2	—	Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the assets or liabilities, either directly or indirectly.

Level 3	—	Unobservable inputs for the assets or liabilities.

The Company and its subsidiaries differentiate between those assets and liabilities required to be carried at fair value at every reporting period (“recurring”) and those assets and liabilities that are only required to be

adjusted to fair value under certain circumstances (“nonrecurring”). The Company and its subsidiaries mainly measure certain loans held for sale, trading debt securities, available-for-sale debt securities, certain equity securities, derivatives, certain reinsurance recoverables, and variable annuity and variable life insurance contracts

, and certain accounts payable

at fair value on a recurring basis.

The following tables present recorded amounts of major financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2023 and 2024:

March 31, 2023


	Millions of yen
	Total Carrying Value in Consolidated Balance Sheets			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets or Liabilities (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Loans held for sale*1	¥	197,041		¥	0	¥	23,192	¥	173,849
Trading debt securities		2,179			0		2,179		0
Available-for-sale debt securities:		2,234,608			4,334		1,986,672		243,602
Japanese and foreign government bond securities*2		801,295			3,004		798,291		0
Japanese prefectural and foreign municipal bond securities		369,246			0		365,915		3,331
Corporate debt securities*3		784,388			1,330		778,321		4,737
CMBS and RMBS in the Americas		43,173			0		43,173		0
Other asset-backed securities and debt securities		236,506			0		972		235,534
Equity securities45		381,747			105,646		133,027		143,074
Derivative assets:		72,398			203		65,377		6,818
Interest rate swap agreements		22,798			0		22,798		0
Options held/written and other		30,487			0		23,669		6,818
Futures, foreign exchange contracts		17,785			203		17,582		0
Foreign currency swap agreements		1,325			0		1,325		0
Credit derivatives held		3			0		3		0
Netting*6		(22,052	)		0		0		0
Net derivative assets		50,346			0		0		0
Other assets:		4,676			0		0		4,676
Reinsurance recoverables*7		4,676			0		0		4,676

Total	¥	2,892,649		¥	110,183	¥	2,210,447	¥	572,019

Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities:	¥	71,366		¥	1,484	¥	55,240	¥	14,642
Interest rate swap agreements		3,319			0		3,319		0
Options held/written and other		28,423			0		13,781		14,642
Futures, foreign exchange contracts		37,195			1,484		35,711		0
Foreign currency swap agreements		2,426			0		2,426		0
Credit derivatives written		3			0		3		0
Netting*6		(22,052	)		0		0		0
Net derivative Liabilities		49,314			0		0		0
Policy Liabilities and Policy Account Balances:		163,734			0		0		163,734
Variable annuity and variable life insurance contracts*8		163,734			0		0		163,734

Total	¥	235,100		¥	1,484	¥	55,240	¥	178,376

March 31, 2024


	Millions of yen
	Total Carrying Value in Consolidated Balance Sheets			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets or Liabilities (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Loans held for sale*1	¥	129,959		¥	0	¥	33,393	¥	96,566
Available-for-sale debt securities:		2,665,478			11,491		2,334,690		319,297
Japanese and foreign government bond securities*2		1,034,914			4,303		1,030,611		0
Japanese prefectural and foreign municipal bond securities		401,465			0		390,543		10,922
Corporate debt securities*3		844,579			7,188		831,805		5,586
CMBS and RMBS in the Americas		87,740			0		80,575		7,165
Other asset-backed securities and debt securities		296,780			0		1,156		295,624
Equity securities45		415,607			108,964		143,786		162,857
Derivative assets:		72,986			52		66,433		6,501
Interest rate swap agreements		18,995			0		18,995		0
Options held/written and other		15,349			0		8,848		6,501
Futures, foreign exchange contracts		38,172			52		38,120		0
Foreign currency swap agreements		470			0		470		0
Netting*6		(47,496	)		0		0		0
Net derivative assets		25,490			0		0		0
Other assets:		2,786			0		0		2,786
Reinsurance recoverables*7		2,786			0		0		2,786

Total	¥	3,286,816		¥	120,507	¥	2,578,302	¥	588,007

Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities:	¥	95,686		¥	607	¥	90,862	¥	4,217
Interest rate swap agreements		3,728			0		3,728		0
Options held/written and other		14,394			0		10,177		4,217
Futures, foreign exchange contracts		70,997			607		70,390		0
Foreign currency swap agreements		6,563			0		6,563		0
Credit derivatives written		4			0		4		0
Netting*6		(47,496	)		0		0		0
Net derivative Liabilities		48,190			0		0		0
Policy Liabilities and Policy Account Balances:		167,207			0		0		167,207
Variable annuity and variable life insurance contracts*8		167,207			0		0		167,207
Accounts Payable		14,136			0		0		14,136
Contingent Consideration		14,136			0		0		14,136

Total	¥	277,029		¥	607	¥	90,862	¥	185,560

A certain subsidiary elected the fair value option on certain loans held for sale. These loans are multi-family and seniors housing loans and are sold to Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”), Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“Freddie Mac”) and institutional investors. Included in “Other (income) and expense” in the consolidated statements of income were losses of ¥2,982 million, ¥2,429 million and

a gain

¥428 million from the change in the fair value of the loans for fiscal 2022, 2023 and 2024, respectively. No gains or losses were recognized in earnings during fiscal 2022, 2023 and 2024 attributable to changes in instrument-specific credit risk. The amounts of aggregate unpaid principal balance and aggregate fair value of the loans held for sale as of March 31, 2023, were ¥199,674 million and ¥197,041 million, respectively, and the amount of the aggregate fair value was less than the amount of aggregate unpaid principal balance by ¥2,633 million. The amounts of aggregate unpaid principal balance and aggregate fair value of the loans held for sale as of March 31, 2024, were ¥130,554 million and ¥129,959 million, respectively, and the amount of the aggregate fair value was less than the amount of aggregate unpaid principal balance by ¥595 million. As of March 31, 2023 and 2024, there were no loans that are 90 days or more past due or, in non-accrual status.

A certain subsidiary elected the fair value option for investments in foreign government bond securities included in available-for-sale debt securities. Included in “Gains on investment securities and dividends” in the consolidated statements of income were a gain of ¥51 million,

losses

of ¥11 million and ¥6 million from the change in the fair value of those investments for fiscal 2022, 2023 and 2024, respectively. The amount of aggregate fair value elected the fair value option were ¥237 million and ¥1,000 million as of March 31, 2023 and 2024, respectively.

A certain subsidiary elected the fair value option for investments in foreign corporate debt securities included in available-for-sale debt securities. Included in “Gains on investment securities and dividends” in the consolidated statements of income were losses of ¥365 million and ¥516 million, a

gain

of ¥399 million from the change in the fair value of those investments for fiscal 2022, 2023 and 2024, respectively. The amounts of aggregate fair value elected the fair value option were ¥6,605 million and ¥7,751 million as of March 31, 2023 and 2024, respectively.

Certain subsidiaries elected the fair value option for certain investments in investment funds, and others included in equity securities. Included in “Gains on investment securities and dividends” and “Life insurance premiums and related investment income” in the consolidated statements of income were gains of ¥1,199 million, ¥1,066 million and ¥3,269 million from the change in the fair value of those investments for fiscal 2022, 2023 and 2024, respectively. The amounts of aggregate fair value elected the fair value option were ¥18,544 million and ¥26,945 million as of March 31, 2023 and 2024, respectively.

*5	The amounts of investment funds measured at net asset value per share which are not included in the above tables were ¥51,263 million and ¥85,280 million as of March 31, 2023 and 2024, respectively.

*6	It represents the amount offset under counterparty netting of derivative assets and liabilities.

Certain subsidiaries elected the fair value option for certain reinsurance contracts held. The fair value of the reinsurance contracts elected for the fair value option in other assets were ¥4,676 million and ¥2,786 million as of March 31, 2023 and 2024, respectively. For the effect of changes in the fair value of those reinsurance contracts on earnings for fiscal 2022, 2023 and 2024, see Note 23 “

Income and Expenses Relating to

Life Insurance Operations.”

Certain subsidiaries elected the fair value option for the entire variable annuity and variable life insurance contracts held. The fair value of the variable annuity and variable life insurance contracts elected for the fair value option in policy liabilities and policy account balances were ¥163,734 million and ¥167,207 million as of March 31, 2023 and 2024, respectively. For the effect of changes in the fair value of the variable annuity and variable life insurance contracts on earnings for fiscal 2022, 2023 and 2024, see Note 23 “

Income and Expenses Relating to

Life Insurance Operations.”

The following tables present the reconciliation of financial assets and liabilities (net) measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) in fiscal 2022, 2023 and 2024:

2022


	Millions of yen
	Balance at April 1, 2021		Gains or losses (realized/unrealized)									Purchases*3		Sales			Settlements*4			Transfers in and/ or out of Level 3 (net)			Balance at March 31, 2022			Change in unrealized gains or losses included in earnings for assets and liabilities still held at March 31, 2022*1			Change in unrealized gains or losses included in other comprehensive income for assets and liabilities still held at March 31, 2022*2
	Balance at April 1, 2021		Included in earnings*1			Included in other comprehensive income*2			Total			Purchases*3		Sales			Settlements*4			Transfers in and/ or out of Level 3 (net)			Balance at March 31, 2022
Available-for-sale debt securities	¥	133,457	¥	7,041		¥	6,941		¥	13,982		¥	51,644	¥	(9,465	)	¥	(48,558	)	¥	0		¥	141,060		¥	2,445		¥	7,116
Japanese prefectural and foreign municipal bond securities		2,761		0			292			292			0		0			0			0			3,053			0			291
Corporate debt securities		1,021		0			(1	)		(1	)		0		0			(323	)		0			697			0			(1	)
Other asset-backed securities and debt securities		129,675		7,041			6,650			13,691			51,644		(9,465	)		(48,235	)		0			137,310			2,445			6,826
Equity securities		91,410		16,350			8,779			25,129			24,606		(26,795	)		(768	)		(610	)		112,972			4,555			8,743
Investment funds , and others		91,410		16,350			8,779			25,129			24,606		(26,795	)		(768	)		(610	)		112,972			4,555			8,743
Derivative assets and liabilities (net)		13,790		(18,340	)		778			(17,562	)		0		0			0			0			(3,772	)		(18,340	)		778
Options held/written and other		13,790		(18,340	)		778			(17,562	)		0		0			0			0			(3,772	)		(18,340	)		778
Other asset		6,297		(2,146	)		0			(2,146	)		1,835		0			(772	)		0			5,214			(2,146	)		0
Reinsurance recoverables*5		6,297		(2,146	)		0			(2,146	)		1,835		0			(772	)		0			5,214			(2,146	)		0
Policy Liabilities and Policy Account Balances		266,422		(1,743	)		(467	)		(2,210	)		0		0			(69,727	)		0			198,905			(1,743	)		(467	)
Variable annuity and variable life insurance contracts *6		266,422		(1,743	)		(467	)		(2,210	)		0		0			(69,727	)		0			198,905			(1,743	)		(467	)

2023


	Millions of yen
	Balance at April 1, 2022			Gains or losses (realized/unrealized)									Purchases*3		Sales			Settlements*4			Transfers in and/ or out of Level 3 (net)		Balance at March 31, 2023			Change in unrealized gains or losses included in earnings for assets and liabilities still held at March 31, 2023*1			Change in unrealized gains or losses included in other comprehensive income for assets and liabilities still held at March 31, 2023*2
	Balance at April 1, 2022			Included in earnings *1			Included in other comprehensive income*2			Total			Purchases*3		Sales			Settlements*4			Transfers in and/ or out of Level 3 (net)		Balance at March 31, 2023
Loans held for sale	¥	0		¥	18		¥	1,095		¥	1,113		¥	2,457	¥	(5,776	)	¥	0		¥	176,055	¥	173,849		¥	18		¥	1,095
Available-for-sale debt securities		141,060			3,788			1,238			5,026			116,175		(9,100	)		(9,559	)		0		243,602			3,458			1,713
Japanese prefectural and foreign municipal bond securities		3,053			0			278			278			0		0			0			0		3,331			0			278
Corporate debt securities		697			89			(1	)		88			5,922		(1,554	)		(416	)		0		4,737			(16	)		(0	)
Other asset-backed securities and debt securities		137,310			3,699			961			4,660			110,253		(7,546	)		(9,143	)		0		235,534			3,474			1,435
Equity securities		112,972			22,823			9,647			32,470			7,191		(7,223	)		(2,336	)		0		143,074			22,113			9,514
Investment funds, and others		112,972			22,823			9,647			32,470			7,191		(7,223	)		(2,336	)		0		143,074			22,113			9,514
Derivative assets and liabilities (net)		(3,772	)		(2,845	)		(1,207	)		(4,052	)		0		0			0			0		(7,824	)		(2,845	)		(1,207	)
Options held/written and other		(3,772	)		(2,845	)		(1,207	)		(4,052	)		0		0			0			0		(7,824	)		(2,845	)		(1,207	)
Other asset		5,214			(1,286	)		0			(1,286	)		1,153		0			(405	)		0		4,676			(1,286	)		0
Reinsurance recoverables*5		5,214			(1,286	)		0			(1,286	)		1,153		0			(405	)		0		4,676			(1,286	)		0
Policy Liabilities and Policy Account Balances		198,905			6,343			74			6,417			0		0			(28,754	)		0		163,734			6,343			74
Variable annuity and variable life insurance contracts*6		198,905			6,343			74			6,417			0		0			(28,754	)		0		163,734			6,343			74

2024


	Millions of yen
	Balance at April 1, 2023			Gains or losses (realized/unrealized)									Purchases*3		Sales			Settlements*4			Transfers in and/ or out of Level 3 (net)		Balance at March 31, 2024		Change in unrealized gains or losses included in earnings for assets and liabilities still held at March 31, 2024*1			Change in unrealized gains or losses included in other comprehensive income for assets and liabilities still held at March 31, 2024*2
	Balance at April 1, 2023			Included in earnings*1			Included in other comprehensive income*2			Total			Purchases*3		Sales			Settlements*4			Transfers in and/ or out of Level 3 (net)		Balance at March 31, 2024
Loans held for sale	¥	173,849		¥	566		¥	18,937		¥	19,503		¥	4,467	¥	(66,078	)	¥	(35,175	)	¥	0	¥	96,566	¥	0		¥	18,937
Available-for-sale debt securities		243,602			13,906			17,117			31,023			68,295		(15,041	)		(15,400	)		6,818		319,297		12,918			18,018
Japanese prefectural and foreign municipal bond securities		3,331			(75	)		866			791			0		0			(18	)		6,818		10,922		(75	)		809
Corporate debt securities		4,737			974			1			975			14		0			(140	)		0		5,586		608			1
CMBS and RMBS in the Americas		0			0			286			286			6,879		0			0			0		7,165		0			282
Other asset-backed securities and debt securities		235,534			13,007			15,964			28,971			61,402		(15,041	)		(15,242	)		0		295,624		12,385			16,926
Equity securities		143,074			(841	)		18,617			17,776			4,675		(495	)		(2,173	)		0		162,857		(1,097	)		18,617
Investment funds, and others		143,074			(841	)		18,617			17,776			4,675		(495	)		(2,173	)		0		162,857		(1,097	)		18,617
Derivative assets and liabilities (net)		(7,824	)		10,595			(487	)		10,108			0		0			0			0		2,284		10,595			(487	)
Options held/written and other		(7,824	)		10,595			(487	)		10,108			0		0			0			0		2,284		10,595			(487	)
Other asset		4,676			(2,711	)		0			(2,711	)		971		0			(150	)		0		2,786		(2,711	)		0
Reinsurance recoverables*5		4,676			(2,711	)		0			(2,711	)		971		0			(150	)		0		2,786		(2,711	)		0
Policy Liabilities and Policy Account Balances		163,734			(30,205	)		(265	)		(30,470	)		0		0			(26,997	)		0		167,207		(30,205	)		(265	)
Variable annuity and variable life insurance contracts*6		163,734			(30,205	)		(265	)		(30,470	)		0		0			(26,997	)		0		167,207		(30,205	)		(265	)
Accounts Payable:		12,576			(47	)		(1,513	)		(1,560	)		0		0			0			0		14,136		(47	)		(1,513	)
Contingent Consideration		12,576			(47	)		(1,513	)		(1,560	)		0		0			0			0		14,136		(47	)		(1,513	)

Principally, gains and losses from available-for-sale debt securities are included in “Gains on investment securities and dividends”, “Write-downs of securities” or “Life insurance premiums and related investment income”; equity securities are included in “Gains on investment securities and dividends” and “Life insurance premiums and related investment income” and derivative assets and liabilities (net) are included in “Other (income) and expense” respectively. Additionally, for available-for-sale debt securities, amortization of interest recognized in finance revenues is included in these columns.

Unrealized

gains and losses from loans held for sale are included in “Net change of foreign currency translation adjustments”, unrealized gains and losses from available-for-sale debt securities are included in “Net change of unrealized gains (losses) on investment in securities” and “Net change of foreign currency translation adjustments”, unrealized gains and losses from equity securities and derivative assets and liabilities (net) are included mainly in “Net change of foreign currency translation adjustments”, unrealized gains and losses from policy liabilities and policy account balances are included in “Net change of debt valuation adjustments.”, unrealized gains and losses from accounts payable are included in “Net change of foreign currency translation adjustments”.

*3	Increases resulting from an acquisition of a subsidiary and insurance contracts ceded to reinsurance companies are included.

*4	Decreases resulting from the receipts of reimbursements for benefits, and decreases resulting from insurance payouts to variable annuity and variable life policyholders due to death, surrender and maturity of the investment period are included.

*5	“Included in earnings” in the above table includes changes in the fair value of reinsurance contracts recorded in “Life insurance costs” and reinsurance premiums, net of reinsurance benefits received, recorded in “Life insurance premiums and related investment income.”

“Included in earnings” in the above table is recorded in “Life insurance costs” and includes changes in the fair value of policy liabilities and policy account balances resulting from gains or losses on the underlying investment assets managed on behalf of variable annuity and variable life policyholders, and the changes in the minimum guarantee risks relating to variable annuity and variable life insurance contracts as well as insurance costs recognized for insurance and annuity payouts as a result of insured events.

In fiscal 2022, investment funds, and others totaling ¥610 million were transferred from Level 3 to Level 1, since the inputs became observable.

In fiscal 2023, loans held for sale totaling ¥176,055 million were transferred from Level 2 to Level 3, since the inputs became unobservable.

In fiscal 2024,

foreign municipal bond securities

totaling ¥6,818 million were transferred from Level 2 to Level 3, since the inputs became unobservable.

The following tables present recorded amounts of assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis during fiscal 202

and 202

. These assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis mainly to recognize impairment:

2023


	Millions of yen
	Total Carrying Value in Consolidated Balance Sheets		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Loans held for sale	¥	1,139	¥	0	¥	1,139	¥	0
Real estate collateral-dependent loans (net of allowance for credit losses)		5,970		0		0		5,970
Investment in operating leases, property under facility operations, office facilities and other assets		4,568		0		31		4,537
Certain equity securities		11,794		0		11,794		0
Certain equity method investments		4,013		3,587		0		426

	¥	27,484	¥	3,587	¥	12,964	¥	10,933

2024


	Millions of yen
	Total Carrying Value in Consolidated Balance Sheets		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Loans held for sale	¥	1,706	¥	0	¥	1,706	¥	0
Real estate collateral-dependent loans (net of allowance for credit losses)		5,535		0		261		5,274
Investment in operating leases and property under facility operations		1,205		0		0		1,205
Certain equity securities		18,484		0		18,484		0
Certain equity method investments		461		0		0		461

	¥	27,391	¥	0	¥	20,451	¥	6,940

The following is a description of the main valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities measured at fair value.

Loans held for sale

Certain loans, which the Company and its subsidiaries have the intent and ability to sell to outside parties in the foreseeable future, are considered held-for-sale. The loans held for sale in the Americas are classified as Level 2, if the Company and its subsidiaries measure their fair value based on a market approach using inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets such as treasury rate, swap rate and market spread. The loans held for sale in the Americas are classified as Level 3, if the Company and its subsidiaries measure their fair value based on discounted cash flow methodologies using inputs that are unobservable in the market.

Real estate collateral-dependent loans

The allowance for credit losses for large balance non-homogeneous loans is individually evaluated based on the present value of expected future cash flows, the loan’s observable market price or the fair value of the collateral securing the loans if the loans are collateral-dependent. According to ASC 820 (“Fair Value Measurement”), measurement for loans with deterioration in credit quality determined using a present value technique is not considered a fair value measurement. However, measurement for loans with deterioration in credit quality determined using the loan’s observable market price or the fair value of the collateral securing the collateral-dependent loans are fair value measurements and are subject to the disclosure requirements for nonrecurring fair value measurements.

The Company and its subsidiaries determine the fair value of the real estate collateral of real estate collateral-dependent loans using appraisals prepared by independent third party appraisers or our own staff of qualified appraisers based on recent transactions involving sales of similar assets or other valuation techniques such as discounted cash flows methodologies using future cash flows estimated to be generated from operation of the existing assets or completion of development projects, as appropriate. The Company and its subsidiaries generally obtain a new appraisal once a fiscal year. In addition, the Company and its subsidiaries periodically monitor circumstances of the real estate collateral and then obtain a new appraisal in situations involving a significant change in economic and/or physical conditions, which may materially affect the fair value of the collateral. Real estate collateral-dependent loans whose fair values are estimated using appraisals of the underlying collateral based on these valuation techniques are classified as Level 3 because such appraisals involve unobservable inputs. These unobservable inputs contain discount rates and cap rates as well as future cash flows estimated to be generated from real estate collateral. An increase (decrease) in the discount rate or cap rate and a decrease (increase) in the estimated future cash flows would result in a decrease (increase) in the fair value of real estate collateral-dependent loans.

Real estate collateral-dependent loans owned by a certain subsidiary are classified as Level 2, because fair value measurement is based on observable market prices.

Investment in operating leases, property under facility operations, office facilities and other assets, and land and buildings undeveloped or under construction

Investment in operating leases measured at fair value is mostly real estate. The Company and its subsidiaries determine the fair value of investment in operating leases, property under facility operations, office facilities and other assets, and land and buildings undeveloped or under construction using appraisals prepared by independent third party appraisers or the Company’s own staff of qualified appraisers, and others based on recent transactions involving sales of similar assets or other valuation techniques such as discounted cash flow methodologies using future cash flows estimated to be generated from operation of the existing assets or completion of development projects, as appropriate. The Company and its subsidiaries classified these assets as Level 3 because such

appraisals involve unobservable inputs. These unobservable inputs contain discount rates as well as future cash flows estimated to be generated from the assets or projects. An increase (decrease) in the discount rate and a decrease (increase) in the estimated future cash flows would result in a decrease (increase) in the fair value of investment in operating leases and property under facility operations and land and buildings undeveloped or under construction.

Movable properties owned by a certain subsidiary are classified as Level 2, because fair value measurement is based on observable inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1, such as prices for similar assets.

Trading debt securities and available-for-sale debt securities

If active market prices are available, fair value measurement is based on quoted active market prices and, accordingly, these securities are classified as Level 1. If active market prices are not available, fair value measurement is based on observable inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1, such as prices for similar assets and accordingly these securities are classified as Level 2. If market prices are not available and there are no observable inputs, then fair value is estimated by using valuation models such as discounted cash flow methodologies and broker quotes. Such securities are classified as Level 3, as the valuation models and broker quotes are based on inputs that are unobservable in the market. If fair value is based on broker quotes, the Company and its subsidiaries check the validity of received prices based on comparison to prices of other similar assets and market data such as relevant benchmark indices.

The Company and its subsidiaries classified CMBS and RMBS in the Americas and other asset-backed securities and debt securities as Level 2 if the inputs such as trading price and/or bid price are observable. The Company and its subsidiaries classified CMBS and RMBS in the Americas and other asset-backed securities and debt securities as Level 3 if the Company and subsidiaries evaluate the fair value based on the unobservable inputs. In determining whether the inputs are observable or unobservable, the Company and its subsidiaries evaluate various factors such as the lack of recent transactions, price quotations that are not based on current information or vary substantially over time or among market makers, a significant increase in implied risk premium, a wide bid-ask spread, significant decline in new issuances, little or no public information (e.g. a principal-to-principal market) and other factors. With respect to certain CMBS and RMBS in the Americas and other asset-backed securities and debt securities, the Company and its subsidiaries classified these securities that were measured at fair value based on the observable inputs such as trading price and/or bit price as Level 2. But for those securities that lacked observable trades because they are older vintage or below investment grade securities, the Company and its subsidiaries limit the reliance on independent pricing service vendors and brokers. As a result, the Company and its subsidiaries established internally developed pricing models using valuation techniques such as discounted cash flow model using Level 3 inputs in order to estimate fair value of these debt securities and classified them as Level 3. Under the models, the Company and its subsidiaries use anticipated cash flows of the security discounted at a risk-adjusted discount rate that incorporates our estimate of credit risk and liquidity risk that a market participant would consider. The cash flows are estimated based on a number of assumptions such as default rate and prepayment speed, as well as seniority of the security. An increase (decrease) in the discount rate or default rate would result in a decrease (increase) in the fair value of CMBS and RMBS in the Americas and other asset-backed securities and debt securities.

Equity securities and equity method investments

measures its investments held by the investment companies which are owned by the subsidiary at fair value. These investment funds, certain equity securities and certain equity method investments are classified as Level 3, because fair value measurement is based on the combination of discounted cash flow methodologies and market multiple valuation methods, or broker quotes. Discounted cash flow methodologies use future cash flows to be generated from investees, weighted average cost of capital (WACC) and others. Market multiple valuation methods use earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) multiples based on actual and projected cash flows, comparable peer companies, and comparable precedent transactions and others. Furthermore, certain subsidiaries elected the fair value option for investments in some funds. These investment funds for which the fair value option is elected are classified as level 3, because the subsidiaries measure their fair value using discounted cash flow methodologies, discounting to net asset value based on inputs that are unobservable in the market, or broker quotes.

Derivatives

For exchange-traded derivatives, fair value is based on quoted market prices, and accordingly, classified as Level 1. For non-exchange traded derivatives, fair value is based on commonly used models and discounted cash flow methodologies. If the inputs used for these measurements including yield curves and volatilities, are observable, the Company and its subsidiaries classify it as Level 2. If the inputs are not observable, the Company and its subsidiaries classify it as Level 3. These unobservable inputs contain discount rates. An increase (decrease) in the discount rate would result in a decrease (increase) in the fair value of derivatives.

Reinsurance recoverables

Certain subsidiaries have elected the fair value option for certain reinsurance contracts related to variable annuity and variable life insurance contracts to partially offset the changes in fair value recognized in earnings of the policy liabilities and policy account balances attributable to the changes in the minimum guarantee risks of the variable annuity and variable life insurance contracts. These reinsurance contracts for which the fair value option is elected are classified as Level 3 because the subsidiaries measure their fair value using discounted cash flow methodologies based on inputs that are unobservable in the market.

Variable annuity and variable life insurance contracts

A certain subsidiary has elected the fair value option for the entire variable annuity and variable life insurance contracts held in order to match earnings recognized for changes in fair value of policy liabilities and policy account balances with the earnings recognized for gains or losses from the investment assets managed on behalf of variable annuity and variable life policyholders, derivative contracts and changes in fair value of reinsurance contracts. The changes in fair value of the variable annuity and variable life insurance contracts are linked to the fair value of the investment in securities managed on behalf of variable annuity and variable life policyholders. These securities consist mainly of equity securities traded in the market. In addition, variable annuity and variable life insurance contracts are exposed to the minimum guarantee risk, and the subsidiary adjusts the fair value of the underlying investments by incorporating changes in fair value of the minimum guarantee risk in the evaluation of the fair value of the entire variable annuity and variable life insurance contracts. The variable annuity and variable life insurance contracts for which the fair value option is elected are classified as Level 3 because the subsidiary measures the fair value using discounted cash flow methodologies based on inputs that are unobservable in the market.

Accounts payable (Contingent consideration)

A certain subsidiary records a part of consideration for acquiring noncontrolling interests of its subsidiary as accounts payable (contingent consideration), and it is classified as level 3 because fair value measurement is based on discounted cash flow methodologies.

Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements

The following tables provide information about the valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs used in the valuation of Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2023 and 2024.

March 31, 2023

Millions of
yen

Valuation technique(s)

Significant

unobservable inputs

Range

(Weighted average)

Fair value

Assets:

Loans held for sale

173,849

Discounted cash flows

Discount rate

8.0% – 10.0%

(9.0%)

Available-for-sale debt securities:

Japanese prefectural and foreign municipal bond securities

3,331

Appraisals/Broker quotes

—

Corporate debt securities

280

Discounted cash flows

Discount rate

0.4%

(0.4%)

4,457

Appraisals/Broker quotes

—

Other asset-backed securities and debt securities

29,165

Discounted cash flows

Discount rate

0.2% – 51.2%

(8.9%)

Probability of default

1.9%

(1.9%)

206,369

Appraisals/Broker quotes

—

Equity securities:

Investment funds

, and others

120,744

Discounted cash flows

WACC

11.9% – 26.4%

(17.2%)

EV/Terminal EBITDA multiple

7.5x-12.0x

(9.5x)

Market multiples

EV/Last twelve months EBITDA multiple

5.5x – 8.7x

(7.9x)

EV/Forward EBITDA multiple

4.9x – 8.9x

(7.6x)

EV/Precedent transaction last twelve months EBITDA multiple

7.5x-14.5x

(10.0x)

19,819

Appraisals/Broker quotes

—

2,511

Discounted cash flows

Discount rate

8.0% – 12.0%

(10.0%)

Derivative assets:

Options held/written and other

6,818

Discounted cash flows

Discount rate

12.0% – 32.0%

(14.4%)

Other assets:

Reinsurance recoverables

4,676

Discounted cash flows

Discount rate

(0.4)% – 1.5%

(0.4%)

Mortality rate

0.0% – 100.0%

(2.6%)

Lapse rate

1.5% – 14.0%

(5.0%)

Annuitization rate

(guaranteed minimum annuity benefit)

0.0% – 100.0%

(100.0%)

Total

572,019

Liabilities:

Derivative liabilities:

Options held/written and other

14,603

Discounted cash flows

Discount rate

12.0% – 32.0%

(14.4%)

Appraisals/Broker quotes

—

Policy liabilities and Policy Account Balances:

Variable annuity and variable life insurance contracts

163,734

Discounted cash flows

Discount rate

(0.4)% – 1.5%

(0.4%)

Mortality rate

0.0% – 100.0%

(2.1%)

Lapse rate

1.5% – 30.0%

(5.9%)

Annuitization rate

(guaranteed minimum annuity benefit)

0.0% – 100.0%

(68.8%)

Total

178,376

March 31, 2024

Millions of
yen

Valuation technique(s)

Significant

unobservable inputs

Range

(Weighted average)

Fair value

Assets:

Loans held for sale

96,566

Discounted cash flows

Discount rate

7.7% – 13.0%

(10.0%)

Available-for-sale debt securities:

Japanese prefectural and foreign municipal bond securities

7,145

Discounted cash flows

Discount rate

4.9% – 10.5%

(5.8%)

3,777

Appraisals/Broker quotes

—

Corporate debt securities

140

Discounted cash flows

Discount rate

0.4%

(0.4%)

5,446

Appraisals/Broker quotes

—

CMBS and RMBS in the Americas

7,165

Appraisals/Broker quotes

—

Other asset-backed securities and debt securities

28,391

Discounted cash flows

Discount rate

0.3% – 51.2%

(6.7%)

Probability of default

1.9%

(1.9%)

267,233

Appraisals/Broker quotes

—

Equity securities:

Investment funds

, and others

131,907

Discounted cash flows

WACC

12.8% – 26.4%

(17.2%)

EV/Terminal EBITDA multiple

7.5x

12.0x

(

9.5x

)

Market multiples

EV/Last twelve months EBITDA multiple

8.1x

-9.5x

(8.8

EV/Forward EBITDA multiple

6.8x-9.6x

(8.2x)

EV/Precedent transaction last twelve months EBITDA multiple

8.0x-13.0x

(9.9x)

24,668

Appraisals/Broker quotes

—

6,282

Discounted cash flows

Discount rate

8.0% – 12.0%

(10.3%)

Derivative assets:

Options held/written and other

6,501

Discounted cash flows

Discount rate

12.0% – 33.0%

(14.6%)

Other assets:

Reinsurance recoverables

2,786

Discounted cash flows

Discount rate

(0.1)% – 1.6%

(0.5%)

Mortality rate

0.0% – 100.0%

(2.9%)

Lapse rate

1.5% – 14.0%

(4.8%)

Annuitization rate

(guaranteed minimum annuity benefit)

0.0% – 100.0%

(100.0%)

Total

588,007

Liabilities:

Derivative liabilities:

Options held/written and other

4,198

Discounted cash flows

Discount rate

12.0% – 33.0%

(14.6%)

Appraisals/Broker quotes

—

Policy liabilities and Policy Account Balances:

Variable annuity and variable life insurance contracts

167,207

Discounted cash flows

Discount rate

(0.1)% – 1.6%

(0.5%)

Mortality rate

0.0% – 100.0%

(2.1%)

Lapse rate

1.5% – 30.0%

(5.9%)

Annuitization rate

(guaranteed minimum annuity benefit)

0.0% – 100.0%

(66.7%)

Accounts Payable:

Contingent Consideration

14,136

Discounted cash flows

EV/Terminal EBITDA multiple

15.0x

(

15.0x

)

Total

185,560

The following tables provide information about the valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs used in the valuation of Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis during fiscal 2023 and 2024.


	2023
	Millions of yen		Valuation technique(s)	Significant unobservable inputs	Range (Weighted average)
	Fair value		Valuation technique(s)	Significant unobservable inputs	Range (Weighted average)
Assets:
Real estate collateral-dependent loans (net of allowance for credit losses)	¥	1,351	Direct capitalization	Capitalization rate	4.7% – 6.6%
					(5.5%)
		4,619	Appraisals	—	—
Investment in operating leases, property under facility operations, office facilities and other assets		3,257	Discounted cash flows	Discount rate	0.5% – 5.8%
					(4.9%)
		1,280	Appraisals	—	—
Certain equity method investments		23	Discounted cash flows	Discount rate	3.7%
					(3.7%)
		403	Appraisals	—	—

	¥	10,933


	2024
	Millions of yen		Valuation technique(s)	Significant unobservable inputs	Range (Weighted average)
	Fair value		Valuation technique(s)	Significant unobservable inputs	Range (Weighted average)
Assets:
Real estate collateral-dependent loans (net of allowance for credit losses)	¥	892	Direct capitalization	Capitalization rate	4.6% – 6.3%
					(5.3%)
		4,382	Appraisals	—	—
Investment in operating leases and property under facility operations		337	Discounted cash flows	Discount rate	0.0% – 13.0%
					(3.6%)
		868	Appraisals	—	—
Certain equity method investments		461	Market multiples	EV/EBITDA multiple	3 x- 6 x
					( 4.5 x)

		¥6,940

The Company and its subsidiaries generally use discounted cash flow methodologies or similar internally developed models to determine the fair value of Level 3 assets and liabilities. Use of these techniques requires determination of relevant inputs and assumptions, some of which represent significant unobservable inputs as indicated in the preceding table. Accordingly, changes in these unobservable inputs may have a significant impact on the fair value.

Certain of these unobservable inputs will have a directionally consistent impact on the fair value of the asset or liability for a given change in that input. Alternatively, the fair value of the asset or liability may move in an opposite direction for a given change in another input. Where multiple inputs are used within the valuation technique of an asset or liability, a change in one input in a certain direction may be offset by an opposite change in another input having a potentially muted impact to the overall fair value of that particular asset or liability. Additionally, a change in one unobservable input may result in a change to another unobservable input (that is, changes in certain inputs are interrelated to one another), which may counteract or magnify the fair value impact.

Unobservable inputs are weighted by the relative fair value of the asset or liability.

For more analysis of the uncertainty of each input, see the description of the main valuation methodologies used for

assets

and liabilities measured at fair value.