Discontinued — last reported Q2 '20

Business Segments · Goodwill impairment charge

Corporate — Goodwill impairment charge

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2020
Last reportedQ2 2020

How to read this metric

A high charge signals that previous acquisitions are underperforming or that market conditions have deteriorated significantly.

Detailed definition

A non-cash charge recorded when the carrying value of goodwill exceeds its implied fair value. This indicates that the e...

Peer comparison

Standard accounting metric for all public companies that have completed acquisitions.

Metric ID: dd_segment_corporate_goodwill_impairment_charge

Frequently Asked Questions

What does corporate — goodwill impairment charge mean?
A write-down of the value of acquired businesses due to lower-than-expected performance.