Note 5. Intangible Assets, Net

Intangibles assets, net, consists of the following (in thousands):

 

 

 

December 31,
2025

 

 

December 31,
2024

 

EAS contracts

 

$

25,770

 

 

$

25,770

 

Tradenames and trademarks

 

 

8,340

 

 

 

8,340

 

Software

 

 

3,122

 

 

 

3,122

 

Other intangibles

 

 

225

 

 

 

225

 

Intangible assets, gross

 

 

37,457

 

 

 

37,457

 

Accumulated amortization

 

 

(17,390

)

 

 

(14,339

)

Intangible assets, net

 

$

20,067

 

 

$

23,118

 

 

The Company recorded amortization expense of $3.1 million and $3.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Amortization expense is recognized as a component of Depreciation and Amortization expense in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Expected future amortization as of December 31, 2025 is as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

Amount

 

2026

 

$

2,915

 

2027

 

 

2,764

 

2028

 

 

2,577

 

2029

 

 

2,577

 

2030

 

 

2,577

 

Thereafter

 

 

6,657

 

Total

 

$

20,067

 

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Mar 12, 2026Showing above
2024Mar 21, 2025
2023Mar 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.