Discontinued — last reported Q4 '18
Consolidation · Intangible Amortization
Material Reconciling Items — Intangible Amortization
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ4 2018
Rolls up toD&A
How to read this metric
Higher values reflect significant past acquisition activity, while lower values suggest a lack of recent M&A or fully amortized assets.
Detailed definition
This represents the periodic expense recognized to allocate the cost of acquired intangible assets, such as patents, tra...
Peer comparison
Standard non-cash adjustment found in most companies that grow through acquisitions, often labeled as 'Amortization of Acquired Intangibles'.
Metric ID:
nvt_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 expense of spreading the cost of acquired intangible assets over time.