MILESTONE SCIENTIFIC INC. Goodwill & Intangibles Disclosure
NOTE G —INTANGIBLES, NET
| December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||
| Patents-foundation intellectual property at cost | $ | 1,377,863 | $ | 1,377,863 | ||||
| Less: Accumulated Amortization | (1,298,800 | ) | (1,229,459 | ) | ||||
| Total | $ | 79,063 | $ | 148,404 | ||||
Patents are amortized utilizing the straight-line method over estimated useful lives ranging from 3 to 20 years. Amortization expense was approximately $69,000 and $30,000 for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The annual amortization expense expected to be recorded for existing intangibles assets for the years 2026 through 2027 is approximately $62,000, and $17,000 respectively.
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mar 31, 2026 | Showing above |
| 2024 | Apr 15, 2025 | |
| 2023 | Mar 29, 2024 | |
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.