All Other Segments — Goodwill Translation Adjustments

Analysis

StatementSegment

CategoryOther

SignalContext dependent

VolatilityModerate

First reportedQ1 2014

Last reportedQ4 2015

How to read this metric

This metric reflects macroeconomic currency trends rather than operational performance. It is used by investors to reconcile changes in the balance sheet that are driven by external market conditions rather than business decisions.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations on the carrying value of goodwill denom...

Peer comparison

Standard across multinational corporations, this is comparable to 'Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments' for goodwill reported by any global entity with significant non-functional currency assets.

Metric ID: alb_segment_all_other_segments_goodwill_translation_adjustments

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does all other segments — goodwill translation adjustments mean?: The change in the value of goodwill in the 'All Other Segments' division caused solely by fluctuations in foreign exchange rates.