Discontinued — last reported Q1 '18
Consolidation · Intangible Amortization
Material Reconciling Items — Intangible Amortization
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2018
How to read this metric
An increase indicates higher historical acquisition costs being expensed, which reduces reported GAAP earnings without impacting cash flow. A decrease suggests that older intangible assets are becoming fully amortized.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the non-cash expense recognized over the useful life of acquired intangible assets, such as brand...
Peer comparison
Comparable to 'Amortization of Acquired Intangibles' found in the operating expenses or reconciliation notes of other consumer goods companies with M&A history.
Metric ID:
mo_segment_material_reconciling_items_amortization_of_intangible_assetsSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does material reconciling items — intangible amortization mean?
- The non-cash accounting expense recorded for the gradual write-down of the value of acquired intangible assets.