Discontinued — last reported Q3 '18

Business Segments · Goodwill Impairment

Software And Services — Goodwill Impairment

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ3 2018

How to read this metric

An increase signals a negative outlook, potential overpayment for past acquisitions, or a deterioration in the segment's market performance.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the reduction in the carrying value of goodwill assigned to the Software and Services segment whe...

Peer comparison

Reported by all public companies under GAAP/IFRS as 'Goodwill impairment' when testing for recoverability of intangible assets.

Metric ID: cien_segment_software_and_services_goodwill_impairment_loss

Frequently Asked Questions

What does software and services — goodwill impairment mean?
A non-cash charge taken when the value of goodwill in the Software and Services segment is deemed to have decreased.