GSI TECHNOLOGY INC Goodwill & Intangibles Disclosure
NOTE 5—GOODWILL
Goodwill represents the difference between the purchase price and the estimated fair value of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination. The Company tests for goodwill impairment on an annual basis, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset is more likely than not impaired. The Company has one reporting unit.
The Company had a goodwill balance of $8.0 million as of both March 31, 2025 and 2024. The goodwill resulted from the acquisition of MikaMonu Group Ltd. (“MikaMonu”) in fiscal 2016.
The Company completed its annual impairment test during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 and concluded that there was no impairment, as it was more likely than not that the fair value of its sole reporting unit exceeded its carrying value and the performance of a quantitative impairment test was not required.
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Jun 18, 2025 | Showing above |
| 2024 | Jun 13, 2024 | |
| 2023 | Jun 28, 2023 | |
| 2022 | Jun 29, 2022 | |
| 2021 | Jun 4, 2021 | |
| 2020 | Jun 5, 2020 | |
| 2019 | Jun 13, 2019 | |
| 2018 | Jun 1, 2018 | |
| 2017 | Jun 5, 2017 | |
| 2016 | Jun 10, 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.