GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIABLE INTANGIBLE ASSETS

12 Months Ended

May 27, 2018

GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIABLE INTANGIBLE ASSETS

GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIABLE INTANGIBLE ASSETS

5. GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIABLE INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The following table presents changes in goodwill balances as allocated to each segment for fiscal years 2018 and 2017 (dollars in millions):



	Global		Foodservice		Retail		Other		Total
Balance at May 29, 2016	$	75.7	$	42.8	$	10.9	$	4.5	$	133.9
Foreign currency translation adjustment		(0.9)		—		—		—		(0.9)
Balance at May 28, 2017		74.8		42.8		10.9		4.5		133.0
Foreign currency translation adjustment		2.1		—		—		—		2.1
Balance at May 27, 2018	$	76.9	$	42.8	$	10.9	$	4.5	$	135.1

Other identifiable intangible assets were as follows (dollars in millions):


	May 27, 2018					May 28, 2017
	Weighted					Weighted
	Average	Gross				Average	Gross
	Useful Life	Carrying		Accumulated		Useful Life	Carrying		Accumulated
	(in years)	Amount		Amortization		(in years)	Amount		Amortization
Non-amortizing intangible assets (a)	n/a	$	18.0	$	—	n/a	$	18.0	$	—
Amortizing intangible assets (b)	14		35.2		17.8	14		34.9		15.7
		$	53.2	$	17.8		$	52.9	$	15.7

(a)

Non-amortizing intangible assets are comprised of brands and trademarks.

(b)

Amortizing intangible assets are principally composed of customer relationships, licensing arrangements, and intellectual property. Amortization expense was $2.4 million, $2.3 million, and $1.9 million in fiscal 2018, 2017, and 2016, respectively.

Total intangible assets, net of amortization, excluding goodwill, as of May 27, 2018 and May 28, 2017, were $35.4 million and $37.2 million, respectively. Foreign intangible assets are affected by foreign currency translation. Estimated intangible asset amortization expense is $1.8 million in each year in fiscal 2019 – 2023, with $8.5 million of amortization recognized thereafter.

Impairment Testing

We test goodwill and non-amortizing intangible assets for impairment annually in the fourth quarter or sooner if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the asset may exceed fair value. Additionally, when we experience changes to our business or operating environment, we evaluate the remaining useful lives of our finite-lived purchased intangible assets to determine whether any adjustments to the useful lives are necessary.

During the annual goodwill impairment test performed in the fourth quarter of 2018, we assessed qualitative factors to determine whether it was more likely than not that the fair value of each reporting unit was less than its carrying value. Based on the results of the qualitative impairment test, we determined that it was not more likely than not that the carrying value was less than the fair value of the our Global, Foodservice, Retail, and Other segments. Additionally, we completed our tests of our non-amortizing intangibles in the fourth quarter and there was no indication of intangible asset impairment.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the aggregate amount of goodwill and a description of intangible assets, which may include (a) for amortizable intangible assets (also referred to as finite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, the amount of any significant residual value, and the weighted-average amortization period, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization (also referred to as indefinite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, and (c) the amount of research and development assets acquired and written off in the period, including the line item in the income statement in which the amounts written off are aggregated, if not readily apparent from the income statement. Also discloses (a) for amortizable intangibles assets in total and by major class, the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization, the total amortization expense for the period, and the estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization the carrying amount in total and by major class, and (c) for goodwill, in total and for each reportable segment, the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the period (including the aggregate amount of goodwill acquired, the aggregate amount of impairment losses recognized, and the amount of goodwill included in the gain (loss) on disposal of a reporting unit). If any part of goodwill has not been allocated to a reportable segment, discloses the unallocated amount and the reasons for not allocating. For each impairment loss recognized related to an intangible asset (excluding goodwill), discloses: (a) a description of the impaired intangible asset and the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method for determining fair value, (c) the caption in the income statement or the statement of activities in which the impairment loss is aggregated, and (d) the segment in which the impaired intangible asset is reported. For each goodwill impairment loss recognized, discloses: (a) a description of the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method of determining the fair value of the associated reporting unit, and (c) if a recognized impairment loss is an estimate not finalized and the reasons why the estimate is not final. May also disclose the nature and amount of any significant adjustments made to a previous estimate of an impairment loss.

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