GAIA, INC Goodwill & Intangibles Disclosure
5. Goodwill and Investments and Other Assets, Net
Goodwill
We performed an annual qualitative test for goodwill impairment in the fourth quarter of the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 and determined that goodwill was not impaired. Goodwill was $34.0 million as of December 31, 2025 and $31.9 million as of December 31, 2024.
On September 30, 2025, Gaia completed an acquisition of UTV L.L.C. (“UTV”), in accordance with ASC Topic 805 Business Combinations for a purchase price of $2.5 million, of which $0.5 million was accrued for as a liability as of December 31, 2025,
and will be settled in cash in subsequent periods. This transaction resulted in $2.0 million of goodwill which is expected to be deductible for tax purposes and $0.5 million of assets including acquired media and customer relationships intangibles. The Company entered into this transaction to acquire content, expand market presence, increase member base, and market to a core growth audience focused on conscious lifestyle. There were no other adjustments to goodwill during the period.
The following table presents unaudited pro forma revenue and earnings for the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 and are based on the individual historical results of UTV and Gaia, with adjustments to give effect as if the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2024 after giving effect to certain adjustments, including the amortization of intangible assets and assumes the purchase price was allocated to the assets purchased and liabilities assumed based on their fair market values at the date of purchase:
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For the Year Ended December 31, |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Revenues, net |
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$ |
100,742 |
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$ |
91,484 |
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Net loss |
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$ |
(5,262 |
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$ |
(6,120 |
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The unaudited pro forma information is presented for illustrative purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the operating results that would have occurred had the transactions been consummated as of January 1, 2024. Furthermore, such pro forma information is not necessarily indicative of future operating results of the combined companies and should not be construed as of representative of the operating results of the combined companies for any future dates or periods.
Investments and Other Intangible Assets, Net
Investments and other intangible assets, net represents Gaia’s investments in entities for which we do not exercise significant influence or have significant ownership stake. Investments and other intangible assets, net consist of the following as of December 31:
(in thousands) |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Investments |
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$ |
7,540 |
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$ |
5,540 |
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Other intangible assets, net |
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948 |
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1,118 |
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Investments and other intangible assets, net |
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$ |
8,488 |
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$ |
6,658 |
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The following table represents our other intangible assets, net by major asset class as of the dates indicated, which are included in Investments and other intangible assets, net on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of December 31:
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Amortizable Intangible Assets |
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Customer relationships |
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$ |
2,440 |
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$ |
2,000 |
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Accumulated amortization |
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(2,055 |
) |
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(1,511 |
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Customer relationships, net |
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$ |
385 |
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$ |
489 |
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Tradenames |
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$ |
270 |
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$ |
270 |
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Accumulated amortization |
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(270 |
) |
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(204 |
) |
Tradenames, net |
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$ |
— |
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$ |
66 |
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Unamortized Intangible Assets |
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Domain names |
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$ |
563 |
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$ |
563 |
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Other intangible assets, net |
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$ |
948 |
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$ |
1,118 |
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The customer related intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over 24 and 48 months. Amortization expense was $611 thousand and $568 thousand for 2025 and 2024, respectively. Amortization expenses are included in selling and operating expense, and corporate, general and administration expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Weighted-average remaining useful life for these intangible assets is 21 months. Future amortization of our amortizable
intangible assets as of December 31, 2025 is expected to be $220 thousand and $165 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2026 and December 31, 2027, respectively.
On September 30, 2025, Gaia entered into a cost method investment Orion Architect LLC (“Orion”) for $2 million in accordance with ASC Topic 321. Following the close of the investment, the Company holds less than 10% ownership of the investee. The Company does not have significant influence over the investee as there is no representation on the investee’s board of directors, no participation in policy-making decisions, and no material intercompany transactions. The initial valuation of this investment was made at historical cost and will only be adjusted for impairment or observable price changes from comparable transactions. No unrealized gain/loss will be recognized unless an observable transaction occurs. The investment will be subject to impairment testing and any permanent declines in value is recognized in net income. During 2025 and 2024, no impairment of goodwill was recognized.
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
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| 2025 | Mar 6, 2026 | Showing above |
| 2024 | Mar 10, 2025 | |
| 2023 | Mar 29, 2024 | |
| 2022 | Mar 6, 2023 | |
| 2021 | Feb 28, 2022 | |
| 2020 | Mar 2, 2021 | |
| 2019 | Feb 24, 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.