What does tools — goodwill translation adjustments mean?

The change in the reported value of goodwill for the Tools segment caused solely by shifts in foreign currency exchange rates.

Discontinued — last reported Q3 '16

Business Segments · Goodwill Translation Adjustments

Tools — Goodwill Translation Adjustments

Analysis

StatementSegment

CategoryRisk

SignalContext dependent

VolatilityModerate

First reportedQ1 2016

Last reportedQ3 2016Jul 28, 2016

Rolls up toGoodwill Translation Adjustments

How to read this metric

An increase suggests the reporting currency has weakened against the currencies where the segment's foreign assets are held, while a decrease suggests the reporting currency has strengthened. It helps investors isolate currency volatility from operational performance in the segment's intangible asset base.

Detailed definition

This metric tracks the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations on the carrying value of goodwill denominat...

Peer comparison

Comparable to foreign currency translation adjustments on goodwill reported by multinational technology and software companies with significant international operations.

Metric ID: fico_segment_tools_goodwill_translation_adjustments

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What does tools — goodwill translation adjustments mean?: The change in the reported value of goodwill for the Tools segment caused solely by shifts in foreign currency exchange rates.