Goodwill

6 Months Ended

Jun. 26, 2020

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill

NOTE 3. GOODWILL

The following is a rollforward of our carrying value of goodwill by segment ($ in millions):

	Professional Instrumentation (a)		Industrial Technologies (a)		Total Goodwill
Balance, December 31, 2019	$	7,242.6	$	1,156.7	$	8,399.3
Acquisitions	22.7		—		22.7
Impairment charge	—		(85.3)		(85.3)
Foreign currency translation and other	(22.8)		(16.2)		(39.0)
Balance, June 26, 2020	$	7,242.5	$	1,055.2	$	8,297.7
(a) Beginning January 1, 2020, our Hengstler and Dynapar businesses are reported within our Professional Instrumentation segment. Previously, these businesses were reported within our Industrial Technologies segment. Prior year balances have been reclassified to reflect current year presentation.

Impairment Charge

We test goodwill for impairment annually in the fourth quarter of each year and may review goodwill in interim periods if certain events occur or circumstances change. Based on our most annual impairment assessment, we concluded that the goodwill for our twelve reporting units was not impaired as of December 31, 2019.

The results of our fourth quarter 2019 goodwill impairment testing indicated the excess of the estimated fair value over the carrying value (expressed as a percentage of carrying value) of our Telematics reporting unit was approximately 5%, and as such, management continued to monitor the performance of Telematics during the first quarter of 2020. In connection with management’s updated forecast for the Telematics reporting unit that indicated a decline in sales and operating profit to levels lower than previously forecasted, due in large part to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, we performed a quantitative impairment assessment over the Telematics reporting unit on March 27, 2020.

We estimated the fair value of the Telematics reporting unit by considering an income approach, using the discounted cash flow method. The income approach was based on projected future (debt-free) cash flows that were discounted to present value and assumed a terminal growth value. The discount rate was based on the reporting unit’s weighted average cost of capital, taking into account market participant assumptions. Management’s revenue and profitability forecasts used in the valuation considered recent and historical performance of the reporting unit, strategic initiatives, industry trends, and the current and future expectations of the macroeconomic environment. Assumptions used in the valuation were similar to those that would be used by market participants performing independent valuations of this reporting unit.

Key assumptions developed by management and used in the quantitative analysis included the following:

•Near-term revenue declines in 2020 with later-term improvements over the projection period;

•Improved profitability over the projection period, trending consistent with revenues; and

•Market-based discount rates.

We did not consider the market approach in our fair value calculation given the near term uncertainty in the market data and forecasts of the guideline companies upon which the approach relies.

As a result of the interim impairment testing performed, we concluded that the estimated fair value of our Telematics reporting unit was less than our carrying value as of March 27, 2020, and recorded a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $85.3 million during the three months ended March 27, 2020 to reduce the carrying value of goodwill to $235.9 million. The charge is included in the operating results of our Industrial Technologies segment.

The impairment testing of goodwill utilized significant unobservable inputs (Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy) to determine the estimated fair value. The factors used in our impairment analysis are inherently subject to uncertainty, particularly in light of the recent deterioration in overall global economic conditions and capital markets due to COVID-19. While we believe we made reasonable estimates and assumptions to calculate the fair value of the Telematics reporting unit, alternative interpretations of the qualitative inputs considered may have resulted in different conclusions regarding the size of the impairment, and it is possible our conclusions could change in future periods. There can be no assurance the estimates and assumptions used in our goodwill impairment testing performed in the first quarter of 2020 will prove to be accurate predictions of the future. Specifically, variations in our assumptions related to business performance and execution of planned growth strategies and the discount rate could impact future conclusions. A future impairment charge for goodwill could have a material effect on our consolidated financial position and results of operations.

Impairment Testing

During the second quarter ended June 26, 2020, we evaluated the impact of the deterioration in overall global economic conditions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the change in our market capitalization and changes in forecasts for the Telematics reporting unit, and determined no triggering events had occurred.

The results of our 2019 impairment testing indicated our eleven other reporting units had fair values that were significantly in excess of their carrying values. We evaluated the impact of the deterioration in overall global economic conditions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the change in our market capitalization and changes in forecasts for each reporting unit, and determined no triggering events had occurred.