Eastman Chemical EMN Other Segments — Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Discontinued — last reported Q4 '19
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Where this comes from
Reported directly by Eastman Chemical in its filing.
Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:GoodwillImpairmentLoss.
The official record: Eastman Chemical’s 10-K, filed February 22, 2021, on SEC EDGAR. View the filing →
Questions, answered.
- What does other segments — goodwill, impairment loss mean?
- A non-cash charge that reduces the recorded value of goodwill when an acquired business unit's fair value drops below its book value.
- How do you interpret other segments — goodwill, impairment loss?
- An increase indicates that the company has determined the assets within this segment are worth less than previously recorded, often signaling poor historical acquisition performance or deteriorating market conditions for those specific business lines.
- How does other segments — goodwill, impairment loss compare across companies?
- Peers in the specialty chemical industry typically report this under 'Impairment of Goodwill' or 'Asset Impairment Charges' within segment disclosures, with infrequent occurrences indicating stable portfolio management.