Discontinued — last reported Q4 '17
Business Segments · Goodwill Impairment
Technology And Analytics Solutions — Goodwill Impairment
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ4 2017
Rolls up toGoodwill impairment
How to read this metric
An increase signals a significant negative adjustment to the perceived value of past acquisitions and potential underlying business challenges.
Detailed definition
This represents a non-cash charge recognized when the carrying amount of goodwill allocated to the technology and analyt...
Peer comparison
Comparable to goodwill impairment charges reported by any public company that has historically engaged in significant M&A activity.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does technology and analytics solutions — goodwill impairment mean?
- A non-cash accounting charge taken when the value of previously acquired assets in the technology and analytics segment is deemed to have declined.