Worldscope Database Datatype Definitions Guide

Data for this field is generally not available prior to 1992.
It includes but is not restricted to:
Amortization of goodwill/cost in excess of net assets purchased
Amortization of intangible assets
Footnotes:
A. No standard text
B. Includes amortization of deferred charges
Issue 6
Alphabetical List of Field Definitions - A
Amortization Of Intangible Assets
Cash Flow Data, Annual Item; Field 04050
Industrials, Other Financial Companies:
AMORTIZATION OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS represents the cost allocation for intangible assets such as
patents and leasehold improvements, trademarks, book plates, tools and film costs. It is a non-cash
charge.
It includes but is not restricted to:
Amortization of goodwill/cost in excess of net assets purchased
Amortization of intangible assets
It excludes:
Amortization of discounts or premiums on financial instruments owed or outstanding
Amortization of Licenses
Supplementary (Expense) Data, Annual Item; Field 01154
All Industries (Supplementary to Amortization of Intangibles):
AMORTIZATION OF LICENSES represents amortization of licenses including franchises and production
rights for the period.
This item is available in the annual original and annual restated time series for detailed companies, full update.
Amortization of Other Intangibles
Supplementary (Expense) Data, Annual Item; Field 01155
All Industries (Supplementary to Amortization of Intangibles):
AMORTIZATION OF OTHER INTANGIBLES represents amortization of intangible assets for the period
that is either not specified as relating to goodwill, brands, research and development, or licenses.
This item is available in the annual original and annual restated time series for detailed companies, full update.
Amortization of Research and Development
Supplementary (Expense) Data, Annual Item; Field 01153
All Industries (Supplementary to Amortization of Intangibles):
AMORTIZATION OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT represents amortization of research and
development expenditure for the period.
This item is available in the annual original and annual restated time series for detailed companies, full update.
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