Discontinued — last reported Q4 '17

Business Segments · Goodwill Impairment

Performance Materials And Coatings — Goodwill Impairment

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2017
Last reportedQ4 2017
Rolls up toGoodwill impairment

How to read this metric

Any impairment loss is a negative signal regarding the segment's future earnings power or the success of past acquisitions.

Detailed definition

This represents the current period charge taken to reduce the carrying value of goodwill in the Performance Materials an...

Peer comparison

Standard impairment testing result required by accounting standards for all reporting segments.

Metric ID: dd_segment_performance_materials_and_coatings_goodwill_impairment_loss

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does performance materials and coatings — goodwill impairment mean?
The current period write-down of goodwill value due to poor segment performance.