Discontinued — last reported Q4 '17

Consolidation · Goodwill

Material Reconciling Items — Goodwill

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ4 2017
Rolls up toGoodwill

How to read this metric

Changes in this balance reflect new acquisitions or impairment charges taken at the corporate level.

Detailed definition

This represents the aggregate carrying value of goodwill that is not allocated to specific operating segments for report...

Peer comparison

Comparable to 'Unallocated Goodwill' or 'Corporate Goodwill' in the segment reporting notes of diversified firms.

Metric ID: brk_a_segment_material_reconciling_items_goodwill

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does material reconciling items — goodwill mean?
The total value of goodwill that is held at the corporate level rather than assigned to a specific business segment.