Discontinued — last reported Q4 '19
Business Segments · Goodwill, Other Increase (Decrease)
Packaging & Specialty Plastics — Goodwill, Other Increase (Decrease)
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2019
Last reportedQ4 2019
Rolls up toOther operating expenses
How to read this metric
An increase typically signals recent acquisition activity, while a decrease often reflects divestitures or negative currency translation impacts.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the net change in the carrying value of goodwill allocated to the Packaging & Specialty Plastics...
Peer comparison
Comparable to 'Goodwill Adjustments' or 'Changes in Intangible Assets' reported by other diversified chemical or materials companies.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does packaging & specialty plastics — goodwill, other increase (decrease) mean?
- The net change in goodwill for the Packaging & Specialty Plastics segment caused by acquisitions, divestitures, or currency fluctuations.