Discontinued — last reported Q4 '17

Business Segments · Goodwill Impairment

Transportation And Advanced Polymers — Goodwill Impairment

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ4 2017

How to read this metric

An impairment loss signals that the segment's future earnings potential is lower than previously estimated during acquisition.

Detailed definition

This represents the specific impairment charge recognized against the goodwill of the Transportation and Advanced Polyme...

Peer comparison

Comparable to periodic goodwill impairment charges reported by peers in the specialty chemicals industry.

Metric ID: dd_segment_transportation_and_advanced_polymers_goodwill_impairment_loss

Frequently Asked Questions

What does transportation and advanced polymers — goodwill impairment mean?
The current period expense recognized when the value of the segment's goodwill is deemed to have decreased.