Hanover Bancorp, Inc. /MD Goodwill & Intangibles Disclosure
Note 10. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
The Company performs an impairment test on goodwill annually, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstance indicate that the asset might be impaired, by comparing the fair value of such goodwill to its recorded or carrying amount. If the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds the fair value, an impairment charge must be recorded in an amount equal to the excess.
The following table presents activity for goodwill and other intangible assets, which consist of core deposit intangibles (included in other liabilities):
December 31, | ||||||
(in thousands) | | 2025 | 2024 | |||
Goodwill at beginning of period | $ | 19,168 | $ | 19,168 | ||
Acquisition |
| — |
| — | ||
Measurement period adjustment for previous acquisition |
| — |
| — | ||
Goodwill at end of period | $ | 19,168 | $ | 19,168 | ||
Other intangible assets at beginning of period | $ | 250 | $ | 311 | ||
Acquisition |
| — |
| — | ||
Amortization |
| (54) |
| (61) | ||
Other intangible assets at end of period | $ | 196 | $ | 250 | ||
The Company has identified the reporting unit for purposes of testing goodwill for impairment, the Bank, which is a component of the operating segment.
In assessing impairment, the Company has the option to perform a qualitative analysis to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of such events or circumstances, the Company determines it is not more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then the Company would not be required to perform a quantitative impairment test.
The Company elected to perform a quantitative impairment analysis at November 30, 2025. The annual quantitative assessment of goodwill for the reporting unit was performed utilizing a discounted cash flow analysis (“income approach”) and estimates of selected market information (“market approaches”). The income approach measures the fair value of an interest in a business by discounting expected future cash flows to present value. The market approaches take into consideration fair values of comparable companies operating in similar lines of business that are potentially subject to similar economic and environmental factors and could be considered reasonable investment alternatives. The result of the income approach was weighted 50% and the results of the market approaches comprised the remaining 50% in determining the fair value of the reporting unit. The results of the annual quantitative impairment analysis indicated that the fair value exceeded the carrying value of the reporting unit.
No impairment charges were required to be recorded in the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
The following table presents the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization for the Company’s other intangible assets, which consist of core deposit intangibles:
December 31, | ||||||
(in thousands) | | 2025 | 2024 | |||
Gross carrying amount | $ | 517 | $ | 517 | ||
Accumulated amortization |
| (321) |
| (267) | ||
Net book value | $ | 196 | $ | 250 | ||
At December 31, 2025, the weighted-average remaining life of the Company’s other intangible assets was 2.92 years.
The following table presents estimated future amortization expense for other intangible assets:
(in thousands) | | ||
2026 | $ | 47 | |
2027 |
| 42 | |
2028 |
| 36 | |
2029 |
| 32 | |
2030 |
| 28 | |
Thereafter |
| 11 | |
Total | $ | 196 |
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mar 13, 2026 | Showing above |
| 2024 | Mar 14, 2025 | |
| 2023 | Dec 21, 2023 | |
| 2022 | Dec 23, 2022 | |
| 2021 | Dec 23, 2021 | |
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.