Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill were as follows (in thousands):
Balance, January 1, 2023$705,894 
Acquisitions75,638 
Divestiture
(9,222)
Measurement period and currency translation adjustments4,237 
Balance, December 31, 2023$776,547 
Measurement period and currency translation adjustments(5,661)
Balance, December 31, 2024$770,886 

Goodwill is not amortized and is reviewed annually for impairment or more frequently if impairment indicators arise, in accordance with U.S. GAAP guidance on Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. Newmark completed its annual goodwill impairment testing for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, which did not result in a goodwill impairment (see Note 4 — “Acquisitions” for more information). During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company sold a previous acquisition and wrote off $9.2 million of goodwill.

Other intangible assets consisted of the following (in thousands, except weighted-average life):
 December 31, 2024
 Gross
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Carrying
Amount
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Life (Years)
Indefinite life:    
Trademark and trade names$12,850 $— $12,850 N/A
License agreements (GSE)5,390 — 5,390 N/A
Definite life:
Trademark and trade names12,423 (11,628)795 0.5
Non-contractual customers30,131 (19,280)10,851 7.1
Non-compete agreements12,423 (8,131)4,292 3.8
Contractual customers59,527 (30,517)29,010 2.9
Other4,611 (3,331)1,280 8.3
 Total$137,355 $(72,887)$64,468 3.9

 December 31, 2023
 Gross
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Carrying
Amount
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Life (Years)
Indefinite life:    
Trademark and trade names$11,350 $— $11,350 N/A
License agreements (GSE)5,390 — 5,390 N/A
Definite life:
Trademark and trade names16,275 (10,557)5,718 2.0
Non-contractual customers30,131 (17,137)12,994 8.0
Non-compete agreements12,514 (6,827)5,687 4.3
Contractual customers60,802 (20,078)40,724 3.5
Other4,551 (2,788)1,763 10.4
 Total$141,013 $(57,387)$83,626 4.3

Intangible amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 was $19.8 million, $17.1 million and $14.3 million, respectively. Intangible amortization is included as a part of “Depreciation and amortization” on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Impairment charges are included in intangible amortization expense.
    
The estimated future amortization of definite life intangible assets as of December 31, 2024 was as follows (in
thousands):
2025$15,256 
202611,771 
20278,462 
20284,623 
20293,017 
Thereafter3,099 
Total$46,228 
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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.