Discontinued — last reported Q4 '18
United States and International — Impairment losses
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase in impairment losses signals that the company's long-term growth expectations or brand valuations for these segments have deteriorated, potentially reflecting poor past acquisition performance or declining market demand. A decrease suggests that asset values are stable and that the business units are performing in line with or better than original investment projections.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the non-cash charges recognized when the carrying value of long-lived assets, such as goodwill, i...
Peer comparison
Peers in the consumer packaged goods industry frequently report similar charges, often categorized as 'goodwill impairment' or 'asset write-downs,' which are typically benchmarked against historical acquisition premiums and sector-wide demand shifts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does united states and international — impairment losses mean?
- The amount of value written off from assets in the U.S. and international business segments because they are no longer worth as much as previously recorded on the balance sheet.