Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill activity was as follows (in thousands):
Total
Balance as of December 31, 2024
$— 
Additions (Note 3)29,465 
Balance as of December 31, 2025
$29,465 
Intangible Assets consisted of the following (in thousands):
Weighted-Average December 31, 2025
Remaining Useful LifeAccumulated
GrossAmortizationNet
Trademarks and Trade Names76 months$1,400 $(125)$1,275 
Developed Technology52 months4,300 (535)3,765 
Customer Relationships76 months2,300 (206)2,094 
Total$8,000 $(866)$7,134 
Amortization expense for intangible assets was $0.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2025. The Company did not own definite-lived intangible assets prior to 2025.
Based on the recorded intangible assets at December 31, 2025, estimated future amortization expense is expected to be as follows (in thousands):
Amortization
Years Ending December 31,Expense
20261,381 
20271,381 
20281,381 
20291,381 
2030881 
Thereafter729 
Total$7,134 

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.