LANDMARK BANCORP INC Goodwill & Intangibles Disclosure
(7) Goodwill and Intangible Assets
The changes in goodwill is as follows:
| (Dollars in thousands) | Years ended December 31, | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||
| Balance at January 1 | $ | 32,377 | $ | 32,377 | $ | 32,199 | ||||||
| Acquired goodwill | ||||||||||||
| Acquisition period adjustments | 178 | |||||||||||
| Balance at December 31 | $ | 32,377 | $ | 32,377 | $ | 32,377 | ||||||
The Company performed its annual impairment test as of December 31, 2025. Based on the results of the qualitative analysis, the Company concluded it was more likely than not that its goodwill was not impaired.
A summary of the other intangible assets that continue to be subject to amortization is as follows:
| (Dollars in thousands) | As of December 31, | |||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| Gross carrying amount | $ | 4,170 | $ | 4,170 | ||||
| Accumulated amortization | (2,180 | ) | (1,592 | ) | ||||
| Net carrying amount | $ | 1,990 | $ | 2,578 | ||||
Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 was $588,000 and $663,000. The following sets forth estimated amortization expense for core deposit intangible assets for the years ending December 31:
| (Dollars in thousands) | Amortization | |||
| expense | ||||
| 2026 | $ | 512 | ||
| 2027 | 436 | |||
| 2028 | 360 | |||
| 2029 | 284 | |||
| 2030 | 208 | |||
| Thereafter | 190 | |||
| Total | $ | 1,990 | ||
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Apr 14, 2026 | Showing above |
| 2024 | Mar 25, 2025 | |
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.