Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reporting unit for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 were as follows:
Sealing SystemsFluid Handling SystemsIndustrial Specialty GroupTotal
Balance as of December 31, 2023$47,775 $80,303 $12,736 $140,814 
Foreign exchange translation(371)— — (371)
Balance as of December 31, 202447,404 80,303 12,736 140,443 
Foreign exchange translation253 — — 253 
Balance as of December 31, 2025$47,657 $80,303 $12,736 $140,696 
The Company performed its annual goodwill impairment during the fourth quarters of 2025, 2024 and 2023.
During the fourth quarter of 2025, the Company performed a quantitative goodwill impairment test. The fair value of each reporting unit was determined and compared to its carrying value. If the carrying value had exceeded the fair value, an impairment charge would have been recorded for the difference. The results of the annual quantitative impairment analyses indicated that the fair value of all reporting units exceeded their carrying values, resulting in no goodwill impairment for the year ended December 31, 2025.
During the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company performed a qualitative assessment, which was partly informed by quantitative valuations of each reporting unit conducted as of January 1, 2024, following a change to the Company’s management reporting structure with the launch of global product line-focused business segments. Based on this assessment, the Company concluded that it is more likely than not that the fair value of each reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, and therefore, no goodwill impairment was required for the year ended December 31, 2024.
During the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company performed a quantitative goodwill impairment test. The fair value of each reporting unit was determined and compared to its carrying value. If the carrying value had exceeded the fair value, an impairment charge would have been recorded for the difference. The results of the annual quantitative impairment analyses indicated that the fair value of all reporting units exceeded their carrying values, resulting in no goodwill impairment for the year ended December 31, 2023.
The write off of goodwill of $1,300 during the year ended December 31, 2023 is related to the sale of the European technical rubber products business. Refer to Note 4. “Divestitures” for additional information.
Intangible Assets
Definite-lived intangible assets and accumulated amortization balances as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 were as follows:
Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying Amount
Customer relationships$152,572 $(141,885)$10,687 
Other39,393 (21,102)18,291 
Balance as of December 31, 2025$191,965 $(162,987)$28,978 
Customer relationships$152,054 $(137,654)$14,400 
Other37,737 (18,332)19,405 
Balance as of December 31, 2024$189,791 $(155,986)$33,805 
Estimated amortization expense for the next five years is shown in the table below:
YearExpense
2026$5,400 
20275,140 
20284,199 
20293,171 
20302,870 

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Feb 13, 2026Showing above
2024Feb 14, 2025
2023Feb 16, 2024
2022Feb 17, 2023
2021Feb 18, 2022
2020Feb 22, 2021
2019Feb 26, 2020
2018Feb 25, 2019
2017Feb 20, 2018
2016Feb 17, 2017
2015Feb 23, 2016

About Goodwill & Intangibles Disclosures

Goodwill and intangible asset disclosures reveal the premium paid in acquisitions and how management assesses whether that premium retains its value. Since goodwill is no longer amortized under US GAAP, the annual impairment test is the only mechanism that adjusts carrying values downward — making the assumptions behind that test critically important for investors.

Key signals: a history of goodwill impairments suggests management consistently overpays for acquisitions. Watch the gap between reporting unit fair value and carrying amount — when fair value exceeds carrying amount by less than 10-20%, a small decline in business performance could trigger a write-down. For finite-lived intangibles, examine useful life assumptions across customer relationships, technology, and trade names; aggressive estimates inflate near-term earnings. Compare total intangibles-to-total-assets ratios against peers to assess acquisition dependency. Rising goodwill as a percentage of equity can signal balance sheet fragility.