Discontinued — last reported Q1 '19

Business Segments · Goodwill

Packaging And Specialty Plastics — Goodwill

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ1 2019
Rolls up toGoodwill

How to read this metric

A stable or growing balance reflects past successful acquisitions, while a sudden decrease indicates an impairment charge.

Detailed definition

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired in business...

Peer comparison

Standard balance sheet item for companies that have grown through significant M&A.

Metric ID: dd_segment_packaging_and_specialty_plastics_goodwill

Frequently Asked Questions

What does packaging and specialty plastics — goodwill mean?
The premium paid for acquisitions that is recorded as an intangible asset on the balance sheet.