DSM Firmenich AG (XAMS:DSFIR) Intangible Assets : €18,738 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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What is DSM Firmenich AG Intangible Assets?

Intangible assets are defined as identifiable non-monetary assets that cannot be seen, touched or physically measured. DSM Firmenich AG's intangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was €18,738 Mil.

DSM Firmenich AG Intangible Assets Historical Data

The historical data trend for DSM Firmenich AG's Intangible Assets can be seen below:

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DSM Firmenich AG Intangible Assets Chart

DSM Firmenich AG Annual Data

Trend

Dec21

Dec22

Dec23

Intangible Assets

5,147.00

18,738.00

DSM Firmenich AG Semi-Annual Data
	Dec21	Jun22	Dec22	Jun23	Dec23
Intangible Assets	-	18,746.00	5,147.00	18,385.00	18,738.00

DSM Firmenich AG Intangible Assets Calculation

Intangible assets are defined as identifiable non-monetary assets that cannot be seen, touched or physically measured. Examples of intangible assets include trade secrets, copyrights, patents, trademarks. If a company acquires assets at the prices above the book value, it may carry goodwill on its balance sheet. Goodwill reflects the difference between the price the company paid and the book value of the assets.

DSM Firmenich AG (XAMS:DSFIR) Intangible Assets Explanation

If a company (company A) received a patent through their own work, though it has value, it does not show up on its balance sheet as an intangible asset. However, if company A sells this patent to company B, it will show up on company B's balance sheet as an intangible asset.

The same applies to brand names, trade secrets etc. For instance, Coca-Cola's brand is extremely valuable, but the brand does not appear on its balance sheet, because the brand was never acquired.

Some intangibles are amortized. Amortization is the depreciation of intangible assets.

Many intangibles are not amortized. They may still be written down when the company decides the asset is impaired.

Whenever you see an increase in goodwill over a number of years, you can assume it's because the company is out buying other businesses above book value. GOOD if buying businesses with durable competitive advantage.

If goodwill stays the same, the company when acquiring other companies is either paying less than book value or not acquiring. Businesses with moats never sell for less than book value.

Intangibles acquired are on balance sheet at fair value.

Internally developed brand names (Coke, Wrigleys, Band-Aid) however are not reflected on the balance sheet.

One of the reasons competitive advantage power can remain hidden for so long.

Be Aware

Companies may change the way intangible assets are amortized, and this will affect their reported earnings.

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DSM Firmenich AG (XAMS:DSFIR) Business Description

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Website

https://www.dsm-firmenich.com/corporate/home.html

DSM-Firmenich is a global science-based company formed in 2023 through the merger of DSM, a Dutch nutrition, health, and sustainable living player, and Switzerland-based Firmenich, the third-largest player in the flavor and fragrance market. The company serves a wide range of end-consumer markets providing nutrition solutions ranging from animal feed to medical and early-life nutrition, fragrances for personal-, home-, and laundry-care brands, prestige perfumes, and other ingredients for food and beverage, home, and personal care. DSM-Firmenich has nearly 30,000 employees, with more than 2,000 scientists and engineers spread across 15 research and development facilities.

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