GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill and intangible asset balances consisted of the following:
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| As of June 30, 2025 | | Weighted Average Useful Life (Years) |
| ($ in thousands) | Gross | | Accumulated Amortization | | Net | |
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| Intangible assets: | | | | | | | |
| Brand and trade names | $ | 2,608 | | | $ | (2,235) | | | $ | 373 | | | 1.8 |
| Developed technology | 22,259 | | | (15,086) | | | 7,173 | | | 3.2 |
| Customer relationships | 28,255 | | | (12,470) | | | 15,785 | | | 7.9 |
| Total intangible assets | $ | 53,122 | | | $ | (29,791) | | | $ | 23,331 | | | 6.3 |
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| Goodwill | $ | 103,222 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 103,222 | | | Indefinite |
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| As of June 30, 2024 | | Weighted Average Useful Life |
| ($ in thousands) | Gross | | Accumulated Amortization | | Net | |
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| Intangible assets: | | | | | | | |
| Brand and trade names | $ | 2,361 | | | $ | (1,852) | | | $ | 509 | | | 1.6 |
| Developed technology | 20,062 | | | (13,304) | | | 6,758 | | | 3.6 |
| Customer relationships | 27,024 | | | (9,665) | | | 17,359 | | | 8.8 |
| Total intangible assets | $ | 49,447 | | | $ | (24,821) | | | $ | 24,626 | | | 7.2 |
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| Goodwill | $ | 94,903 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 94,903 | | | Indefinite |
For the years ended June 30, 2025, 2024 and 2023, amortization expense related to intangible assets was $5.8 million, $5.6 million and $5.0 million, respectively.
Estimated annual amortization expense for intangible assets is as follows:
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| ($ in thousands) | Amount |
| 2026 | $ | 5,680 | |
| 2027 | 5,493 | |
| 2028 | 3,516 | |
| 2029 | 1,858 | |
| 2030 | 1,158 | |
| Thereafter | 5,626 | |
| $ | 23,331 | |
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.