Discontinued — last reported Q2 '18
Consolidation · Goodwill
Reportable Legal Entities — Goodwill
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ2 2018May 7, 2018
Rolls up toGoodwill
How to read this metric
High levels indicate a history of acquisitions; significant decreases signal potential impairment charges due to underperforming acquisitions.
Detailed definition
Goodwill represents the premium paid over the fair market value of net identifiable assets during business acquisitions....
Peer comparison
Common in industries with frequent M&A activity; peers like Universal Music Group or Sony Music would have similar line items.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does reportable legal entities — goodwill mean?
- The excess purchase price paid for acquired companies over their net asset value.