Discontinued — last reported Q4 '17
Business Segments · Goodwill Impairment
Packaging And Specialty Plastics — Goodwill Impairment
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ4 2017
Rolls up toGoodwill impairment
How to read this metric
An impairment loss signals that previous acquisitions are underperforming or that the segment's competitive environment has deteriorated.
Detailed definition
This metric measures the reduction in the carrying value of goodwill within the Packaging and Specialty Plastics segment...
Peer comparison
A critical indicator of M&A success used by investors to evaluate the quality of historical capital allocation.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does packaging and specialty plastics — goodwill impairment mean?
- The non-cash write-down of goodwill value within the packaging and plastics segment due to declining business performance or market conditions.