Discontinued — last reported Q4 '17
Business Segments · Intangible Amortization
Decision Analytics — Intangible Amortization
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2017Feb 20, 2018
Rolls up toD&A
How to read this metric
An increase suggests higher historical acquisition activity or shorter useful life estimates, while a decrease may indicate fully amortized assets.
Detailed definition
This represents the periodic expense recognized for the reduction in value of acquired intangible assets, such as custom...
Peer comparison
Common in data-intensive firms that grow through M&A; peers often report this as part of segment-level depreciation and amortization.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does decision analytics — intangible amortization mean?
- The annual non-cash expense related to the gradual expiration of the value of acquired intangible assets.