What does digital education — goodwill impairment mean?

A non-cash accounting charge reflecting a reduction in the estimated value of goodwill previously recorded for the digital education business segment.

Discontinued — last reported Q4 '15

Business Segments · Goodwill Impairment

Digital Education — Goodwill Impairment

Analysis

StatementSegment

CategoryRisk

SignalLower is better

VolatilityVolatile

First reportedQ1 2015

Last reportedQ4 2015Aug 14, 2017

Rolls up toGoodwill impairment

How to read this metric

An increase indicates a deterioration in the segment's competitive position, market outlook, or expected profitability, necessitating a write-down of intangible assets.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the non-cash charge recognized when the carrying value of goodwill associated with the digital ed...

Peer comparison

Peers in the media and education technology sectors periodically report similar impairments when strategic shifts or market headwinds diminish the value of past acquisitions.

Metric ID: nws_segment_digital_education_goodwill_impairment_loss

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What does digital education — goodwill impairment mean?: A non-cash accounting charge reflecting a reduction in the estimated value of goodwill previously recorded for the digital education business segment.