Discontinued — last reported Q3 '18

Consolidation · Goodwill

Reportable Legal Entities — Goodwill

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2017
Last reportedQ3 2018Nov 2, 2018
Rolls up toGoodwill

How to read this metric

A stable or growing balance is expected after acquisitions; a decrease usually signals an impairment charge due to underperformance.

Detailed definition

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired in a busine...

Peer comparison

Standard balance sheet item for any company that has engaged in M&A activity.

Metric ID: vst_segment_reportable_legal_entities_goodwill

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does reportable legal entities — goodwill mean?
The premium paid for acquired companies that exceeds the value of their physical and financial assets.