CONSTELLIUM SE Goodwill & Intangibles Disclosure
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | Technology | Computer Software | Customer relationships | Work in Progress | Other | Total Intangible Assets | ||||||
At December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||
Gross carrying value | 97 | 107 | 45 | 3 | 4 | 256 | ||||||
Less accumulated amortization | (52) | (94) | (20) | — | (2) | (168) | ||||||
Net balance at December 31, 2025 | 45 | 13 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 88 | ||||||
At December 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||
Gross carrying value | 97 | 97 | 45 | 4 | 4 | 247 | ||||||
Less accumulated amortization | (47) | (83) | (18) | — | (2) | (150) | ||||||
Net balance, at December 31, 2024 | 50 | 14 | 27 | 4 | 2 | 97 | ||||||
At December 31, | ||||||
(in millions of U.S. dollars) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
Amortization expense related to intangible assets | (14) | (13) | (14) | |||
(in millions of U.S. Dollars) | At December 31, 2025 | |
Year ending | ||
2026 | 12 | |
2027 | 10 | |
2028 | 9 | |
2029 | 9 | |
2030 | 9 |
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Feb 25, 2026 | Showing above |
| 2024 | Feb 28, 2025 | |
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.