Discontinued — last reported Q2 '19

Business Segments · Goodwill

Integrated Financial Solutions — Goodwill

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ2 2019
Rolls up toGoodwill

How to read this metric

High goodwill is common in acquisitive firms; however, large write-downs can signal that previous acquisitions are not performing as expected.

Detailed definition

Goodwill represents the premium paid for acquisitions within the Integrated Financial Solutions segment that exceeds the...

Peer comparison

Comparable to goodwill balances reported by firms with a history of growth through acquisition.

Metric ID: fis_segment_integrated_financial_solutions_goodwill

Frequently Asked Questions

What does integrated financial solutions — goodwill mean?
The intangible value recorded when the segment acquires other companies for more than their net asset value.