Autoliv ALV Electronics — Goodwill Changes
Discontinued — last reported Q4 '15
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Where this comes from
Reported directly by Autoliv in its filing.
Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:GoodwillOtherChanges.
The official record: Autoliv’s 10-K, filed February 19, 2016, on SEC EDGAR. View the filing →
Questions, answered.
- What does electronics — goodwill changes mean?
- The net change in the recorded value of goodwill for the Electronics segment due to factors like currency fluctuations or corporate restructuring.
- How do you interpret electronics — goodwill changes?
- An increase often reflects currency translation gains or the acquisition of new businesses, while a decrease may indicate divestitures or unfavorable currency movements. Frequent or large adjustments may signal volatility in the segment's asset base or significant changes in corporate structure.
- How does electronics — goodwill changes compare across companies?
- Peers in the automotive electronics sector report similar adjustments under 'Other' or 'Currency Translation' lines within their goodwill roll-forward tables, though specific segment-level granularity varies by reporting standard.