Discontinued — last reported Q1 '20

Business Segments · Goodwill Impairment

Safety And Construction — Goodwill Impairment

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ1 2020May 5, 2020

How to read this metric

An increase signals poor acquisition performance or a decline in the segment's long-term growth prospects.

Detailed definition

Reflects the reduction in the carrying value of goodwill within the Safety and Construction segment when the fair value...

Peer comparison

Standard impairment testing across all public companies; high values relative to segment assets are a negative indicator.

Metric ID: dd_segment_safety_and_construction_goodwill_impairment_loss

Frequently Asked Questions

What does safety and construction — goodwill impairment mean?
A non-cash charge taken when the value of acquired businesses in the Safety and Construction segment is deemed lower than its recorded book value.