RPM International RPM Other Intangible Assets — Impairment Of Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill
Discontinued — last reported Q4 '17
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Where this comes from
Reported directly by RPM International in its filing.
Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsExcludingGoodwill.
The official record: RPM International’s 10-K, filed July 23, 2018, on SEC EDGAR. View the filing →
Questions, answered.
- What does other intangible assets — impairment of intangible assets excluding goodwill mean?
- A non-cash expense recorded when the value of specific intangible assets like patents or brands is written down because they are worth less than previously estimated.
- How do you interpret other intangible assets — impairment of intangible assets excluding goodwill?
- An increase indicates that the company's previously acquired intangible assets are underperforming or have become obsolete, potentially signaling poor past acquisition decisions or deteriorating market conditions for those specific assets. A decrease or zero value suggests that the assets are maintaining their expected economic value.
- How does other intangible assets — impairment of intangible assets excluding goodwill compare across companies?
- Peers in the specialty chemicals and construction materials sectors often report similar impairments during periods of strategic restructuring or when specific product lines face competitive pressure, making it a standard indicator of asset quality and acquisition success.