Discontinued — last reported Q4 '17

Consolidation · Adjustment For Amortization

Consolidation — Adjustment For Amortization

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2017

How to read this metric

An increase typically reflects higher levels of historical acquisition activity, while a decrease may indicate that older intangible assets are becoming fully amortized.

Detailed definition

This metric reflects the non-cash expense associated with the allocation of the cost of intangible assets, such as acqui...

Peer comparison

Standard across firms that grow via acquisition; comparable to amortization of intangibles in segment notes for peers like Marsh & McLennan or Aon.

Metric ID: ajg_segment_operating_segments_adjustment_for_amortization

Frequently Asked Questions

What does consolidation — adjustment for amortization mean?
The non-cash expense representing the systematic write-down of intangible assets acquired through business combinations.