Discontinued — last reported Q2 '18

Consolidation · Intangible Amortization

Reportable Legal Entities — Intangible Amortization

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ2 2018Aug 6, 2018
Rolls up toD&A

How to read this metric

Higher amortization reflects significant historical M&A activity; trends help investors understand the impact of past acquisitions on current earnings.

Detailed definition

This metric tracks the systematic allocation of the cost of intangible assets, such as acquired customer relationships o...

Peer comparison

Common in companies with high M&A activity; peers in the consulting and brokerage space often report this to reconcile GAAP earnings to adjusted figures.

Metric ID: wtw_segment_reportable_legal_entities_amortization_of_intangible_assets

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does reportable legal entities — intangible amortization mean?
The annual non-cash expense recorded for the gradual reduction in value of acquired intangible assets.