Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

3 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2021

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

5. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill are as follows:

(in millions)	Americas		EMEA		Asia		Total
Balance at September 30, 2021	$	607	$	354	$	1,251	$	2,212
Currency translation and other	(1)		(10)		8		(3)
Balance at December 31, 2021	$	606	$	344	$	1,259	$	2,209

Refer to Note 15, "Segment Information," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for more information on Adient's reportable segments.

Adient's other intangible assets, primarily from business acquisitions valued based on independent appraisals, consisted of:

	December 31, 2021						September 30, 2021
(in millions)	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net
Intangible assets
Patented technology	$	86	$	(20)	$	66	$	86	$	(19)	$	67
Customer relationships	655		(188)		467		649		(178)		471
Trademarks	25		(21)		4		26		(21)		5
Miscellaneous	24		(12)		12		24		(12)		12
Total intangible assets	$	790	$	(241)	$	549	$	785	$	(230)	$	555

Amortization of other intangible assets for the three months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 was $13 million and $10 million, respectively.

Refer to Note 15, "Segment Information," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for more information on Adient's reportable segments.