Acquired Intangible Amortization
Operating ExpensesAnalysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryOther
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2008
Last reportedQ4 2012
How to read this metric
High levels indicate significant recent M&A activity, which can temporarily depress reported GAAP earnings without impacting cash flow.
Detailed definition
This represents the non-cash expense related to the systematic write-down of intangible assets acquired through business...
Peer comparison
Common in acquisitive technology firms; investors often add this back to calculate non-GAAP earnings.
Metric ID:
is_amortization_of_acquired_intangiblesAcquired Intangible Amortization at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does acquired intangible amortization mean?
- The non-cash cost of gradually expensing the value of intangible assets acquired from past business purchases.