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Nikon SLM Solutions AG (LTS:0QUC) Intangible Assets : €40.8 Mil (As of Jun. 2023)


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What is Nikon SLM Solutions AG Intangible Assets?

Intangible assets are defined as identifiable non-monetary assets that cannot be seen, touched or physically measured. Nikon SLM Solutions AG's intangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2023 was €40.8 Mil.


Nikon SLM Solutions AG Intangible Assets Historical Data

The historical data trend for Nikon SLM Solutions AG's Intangible Assets can be seen below:

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Nikon SLM Solutions AG Intangible Assets Chart

Nikon SLM Solutions AG Annual Data
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Intangible Assets
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Nikon SLM Solutions AG Quarterly Data
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Nikon SLM Solutions 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.


Nikon SLM Solutions AG  (LTS:0QUC) 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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Nikon SLM Solutions AG (LTS:0QUC) Business Description

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Nikon SLM Solutions AG Formerly SLM Solutions Group AG is a developer of industrial metal 3D printing machines focused on metal additive manufacturing and multi-laser technology for the aerospace and defense, automotive, energy, healthcare, tooling, and research markets. The company focuses on the development, production, and sale of machines for selective laser melting. It also focuses on research and development of technology in the manufacturing area, providing customer training sessions, consulting and financing services, machine-related services, the sale of replacement parts and accessories, and also the sale of merchandise. SLM manages its business in two segments namely the Machine Sales segment and the After-sales segment.

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