Discontinued — last reported Q1 '18

Consolidation · Intangible Amortization

Material Reconciling Items — Intangible Amortization

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2018

How to read this metric

An increase suggests higher historical acquisition activity, while a decrease indicates that older acquisitions are becoming fully amortized.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the non-cash expense recognized over time to account for the decline in value of acquired intangi...

Peer comparison

Commonly reported as 'Amortization of Acquired Intangibles' in non-GAAP reconciliations across the technology and hardware sectors.

Metric ID: dell_segment_material_reconciling_items_amortization_of_intangible_assets

Frequently Asked Questions

What does material reconciling items — intangible amortization mean?
The non-cash cost of writing down the value of acquired intangible assets over their useful life.