Discontinued — last reported Q4 '18

Business Segments · Goodwill Purchase Accounting Adjustments

Performance Materials Coatings — Goodwill Purchase Accounting Adjustments

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ4 2018

How to read this metric

An increase suggests significant historical acquisition activity or potential impairment charges, while a decrease may indicate amortization or write-downs of previously recorded goodwill.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the non-cash accounting adjustments to goodwill arising from business combinations or acquisition...

Peer comparison

Comparable to 'Goodwill Impairment' or 'Purchase Price Allocation Adjustments' found in the segment reporting of other diversified chemical or industrial conglomerates.

Metric ID: dow_segment_performance_materials_coatings_goodwill_purchase_accounting_adjustments

Frequently Asked Questions

What does performance materials coatings — goodwill purchase accounting adjustments mean?
The accounting adjustments made to the value of goodwill specifically for the Performance Materials and Coatings business segment following an acquisition.