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Discontinued — last reported Q4 '15

Business Segments · Impairment Of Intangible Assets Indefinitelived Excluding Goodwill

US — Impairment Of Intangible Assets Indefinitelived Excluding Goodwill

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ4 2015Jun 30, 2016

How to read this metric

High impairment charges signal declining brand health or poor performance of acquired assets, which is a negative indicator for management's past capital allocation.

Detailed definition

This metric records the non-cash charge taken when the carrying value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset, such as a...

Peer comparison

Standard impairment testing metric required under accounting standards for all companies holding significant intangible assets.

Metric ID: gis_segment_us_impairment_of_intangible_assets_indefinitelived_excluding_goodwill

Frequently Asked Questions

What does us — impairment of intangible assets indefinitelived excluding goodwill mean?
The loss in value recorded when a brand or trademark is determined to be worth less than its book value.