Discontinued — last reported Q4 '19
Business Segments · Goodwill Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Packaging Specialty Plastics — Goodwill Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ4 2019
How to read this metric
An increase indicates higher non-cash charges related to acquisition accounting, which reduces reported segment operating income without affecting cash flow.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the non-cash accounting adjustments to goodwill specifically allocated to the Packaging and Speci...
Peer comparison
Comparable to 'Acquisition-related amortization' or 'Purchase accounting adjustments' reported by other diversified chemical or materials companies.
Metric ID:
dow_segment_packaging_specialty_plastics_goodwill_purchase_accounting_adjustmentsSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does packaging specialty plastics — goodwill purchase accounting adjustments mean?
- Non-cash accounting adjustments to the value of goodwill associated with past acquisitions within the Packaging and Specialty Plastics segment.