Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
The change in the net carrying amount of Goodwill from December 31, 2023 through December 31, 2025 was composed of the following items:
MexicoPeruTotal
Balance at December 31, 2023$588,431 $73,051 $661,482 
Currency translation adjustments(97,365)(713)(98,078)
Balance at December 31, 2024$491,066 $72,338 $563,404 
Currency translation adjustments66,175 7,721 73,896 
Balance at December 31, 2025$557,241 $80,059 $637,300 

Tradenames and Other Intangible Assets

The following table summarizes our identifiable intangible assets as of December 31, 2025:
Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying AmountWeighted Average Amortization Period (Yrs)
Tradenames
Finite-lived tradename$30,652 $(30,652)$— — 
Indefinite-lived tradenames166,195 — 166,195 — 
Total tradenames196,847 (30,652)166,195 
Other intangible assets
Student rosters22,331 (22,331)— — 
Other1,876 (1,876)— — 
Total$221,054 $(54,859)$166,195 
The following table summarizes our identifiable intangible assets as of December 31, 2024:
Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying AmountWeighted Average Amortization Period (Yrs)
Tradenames
Finite-lived tradename$30,652 $(30,652)$— — 
Indefinite-lived tradenames147,911 — 147,911 — 
Total tradenames178,563 (30,652)147,911 
Other intangible assets
  Student rosters19,838 (19,838)— — 
Other1,666 (1,666)— — 
Total$200,067 $(52,156)$147,911 
Impairment Tests

The following table summarizes the Loss on impairment of assets:
For the years ended December 31,202520242023
Impairments of Goodwill$— $— $— 
Impairments of Tradenames— — — 
Impairments of long-lived assets— — 3,073 
Total$— $— $3,073 

We perform annual impairment tests of our non-amortizable intangible assets, which consist of goodwill and indefinite-lived tradenames, in the fourth quarter of each year.
For the purposes of our annual impairment testing of the Company's goodwill, fair value measurements are determined primarily using the income approach, based largely on inputs that are not observable to active markets, which would be deemed “Level 3” fair value measurements. Level 3 inputs are defined as unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. These inputs include our expectations about future revenue growth and profitability, marginal income tax rates by jurisdiction, and the discount rate. Where a market approach is used, the inputs also include publicly available data about our competitors' financial ratios and transactions.
For purposes of our annual impairment testing of the Company’s indefinite-lived tradenames, fair value measurements are determined using the income approach, based largely on inputs that are not observable to active markets, which would be deemed “Level 3” fair value measurements as defined above. These inputs include our expectations about future revenue growth, marginal income tax rates by jurisdiction, the discount rate and the estimated royalty rate. We use publicly available information and proprietary third-party arm’s length agreements that Laureate has entered into with various licensors in determining certain assumptions to assist us in estimating fair value using market participant assumptions.

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Feb 19, 2026Showing above
2021Feb 24, 2022
2020Feb 25, 2021
2019Feb 27, 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.