Discontinued — last reported Q4 '16
Business Segments · Goodwill
General Partner Entity — Goodwill
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ4 2016
Rolls up toGoodwill
How to read this metric
An increase typically reflects recent acquisitions or business combinations, while a stable or decreasing balance suggests no new acquisitions or potential impairment charges.
Detailed definition
This represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired in business com...
Peer comparison
Peers in the energy sector report goodwill based on historical M&A activity; high levels relative to total assets may indicate a history of aggressive acquisition-led growth.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does general partner entity — goodwill mean?
- The intangible asset value recorded when the General Partner segment was acquired for more than the fair value of its net assets.