Discontinued — last reported Q3 '15

Business Segments · Goodwill

Storageand Fuels Reporting Unit — Goodwill

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ3 2015
Rolls up toGoodwill

How to read this metric

An increase typically reflects recent acquisition activity, while a decrease indicates either an impairment charge due to diminished business prospects or a divestiture of assets within the segment.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the carrying value of goodwill allocated to the storage and fuels reporting unit, arising from pa...

Peer comparison

Peers in the utility and energy infrastructure sector report similar goodwill balances based on their history of M&A activity and the specific accounting treatment of acquired regulated and non-regulated assets.

Metric ID: so_segment_storageand_fuels_reporting_unit_goodwill

Frequently Asked Questions

What does storageand fuels reporting unit — goodwill mean?
The value of intangible assets like brand reputation and strategic synergies attributed to the storage and fuels business segment following past acquisitions.