Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
The carrying amount of goodwill was $48,282 at December 31, 2025 and 2024.
Identifiable intangible assets were as follows as of December 31:
 2025
 Gross
Intangible
Assets
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Intangible
Assets
Core deposit premium resulting from acquisitions$5,579 $5,579 $— 
 2024
 Gross
Intangible
Assets
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Intangible
Assets
Core deposit premium resulting from acquisitions$5,579 $5,578 $
Amortization expense associated with identifiable intangible assets was $1, $1, and $3 in 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
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Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Mar 13, 2026Showing above
2024Mar 12, 2025
2023Mar 7, 2024
2022Mar 7, 2023
2021Mar 15, 2022
2020Mar 10, 2021
2019Mar 16, 2020
2018Mar 14, 2019
2017Mar 16, 2018
2016Mar 7, 2017
2015Mar 14, 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.