Discontinued — last reported Q2 '20
Business Segments · Operating Income
Amortization Of Intangibles Acquired — Operating Income
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ3 2017
Last reportedQ2 2020
Rolls up toOperating Income
How to read this metric
A decrease in this expense over time suggests that older acquisition-related intangibles are becoming fully amortized, potentially improving reported GAAP earnings. An increase typically reflects recent significant M&A activity that has added new intangible assets to the balance sheet.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the non-cash expense recognized over the useful life of intangible assets acquired through busine...
Peer comparison
Most large telecommunications firms report similar adjustments to reconcile GAAP operating income to adjusted or segment-level operating income, often labeled as 'Amortization of acquired intangibles' or 'Acquisition-related amortization'.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does amortization of intangibles acquired — operating income mean?
- The non-cash expense related to the gradual write-down of intangible assets acquired through past company acquisitions.