Future FinTech Group Inc. Goodwill & Intangibles Disclosure
13. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets consist of the following:
| December 31, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | |||||||
| Trademarks | $ | 862 | $ | 941 | ||||
| System and software | 2,578,647 | 2,126,791 | ||||||
| Subtotal | 2,579,509 | 2,127,732 | ||||||
| Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization | (199,151 | ) | (148,533 | ) | ||||
| Less: impairment | (1,862,289 | ) | (1,903,059 | ) | ||||
| Total | 518,069 | 76,140 | ||||||
Amortization expense included in general and administration expenses for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 was $63,552 and $5,340, respectively. Amortization expense included in cost of sales for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 was $0 and $0, respectively.
The estimated amortization is as follows:
| As of December 31, | Estimated amortization expense | |||
| From January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 | $ | 57,035 | ||
| From January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024 | 57,035 | |||
| From January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 | 57,035 | |||
| From January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 | 57,035 | |||
| From January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027 | 57,035 | |||
| Thereafter | 232,894 | |||
| Total | $ | 518,069 | ||
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Apr 19, 2023 | Showing above |
| 2021 | Apr 15, 2022 | |
| 2020 | Apr 15, 2021 | |
| 2019 | Jun 2, 2020 | |
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.