5. Leases

The Company has entered into operating leases primarily for commercial buildings. These leases have terms that range from three years to 11 years, some of which include options to extend the leases for up to five years. Rent expense, including short-term lease cost, was $972 and $1,132 for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and $2,888 and $3,341 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

In July 2023, the Company entered into an Assignment and Assumption of Lease Agreement in which a third party, referred to as the Assignee, assumed the rights, title, and interest in the lease, including assumption of lease payments. Commencing February 1, 2024 and ending May 31, 2031, the Assignee assumed responsibility for the monthly lease payments. Notwithstanding the Assignee's assumption of lease payments, the Company remains the primary obligor under the lease to the landlord.