Discontinued — last reported Q3 '18

Business Segments · Legalaccrual

Reportable Segments Subtotal — Legalaccrual

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ3 2018

How to read this metric

An increase suggests rising legal risks or litigation costs, while a decrease indicates a reduction in legal exposure or the resolution of past disputes.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the portion of legal-related expenses or provisions allocated to the company's core reportable bu...

Peer comparison

Peers in the chemical and mining industries often report these as 'legal reserves' or 'litigation expenses' within segment-level operating expenses.

Metric ID: alb_segment_reportable_segments_subtotal_legalaccrual

Frequently Asked Questions

What does reportable segments subtotal — legalaccrual mean?
The amount of legal-related costs or provisions charged to the company's main business segments.