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Discontinued — last reported Q2 '19

Business Segments · Asset Impairment Charges

Nutrition & Biosciences — Asset Impairment Charges

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ2 2019
Last reportedQ2 2019Jul 31, 2020

How to read this metric

An increase suggests poor past capital allocation or deteriorating market conditions for the segment's specific assets.

Detailed definition

This metric reflects the reduction in the carrying value of long-lived assets within the Nutrition and Biosciences segme...

Peer comparison

Standard non-cash charge reported by peers in capital-intensive chemical industries during market downturns.

Metric ID: dd_segment_nutrition_biosciences_asset_impairment_charges

Frequently Asked Questions

What does nutrition & biosciences — asset impairment charges mean?
Accounting write-downs taken when the value of assets in this segment drops below their recorded book value.