Goodwill And Intangible Assets

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2018

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill are as follows:



	Aircraft Controls		Space and Defense Controls		Industrial Systems		Total
Balance at September 30, 2017	$	181,375	$	259,951	$	332,942	$	774,268
Acquisition	—		—		23,026		23,026
Foreign currency translation	2,558		332		4,468		7,358
Balance at March 31, 2018	$	183,933	$	260,283	$	360,436	$	804,652

In 2018, we changed our segment reporting structure as our former Components segment was separated and merged into Space and Defense Controls and Industrial Systems. As a result, the September 30, 2017 balances for those segments were restated to reflect this change. Goodwill for Space and Defense Controls and Industrial Systems increased by $86,995 and $224,194, respectively, than what was previously reported.

Goodwill in our Space and Defense Controls segment is net of a $4,800 accumulated impairment loss at March 31, 2018.

Goodwill in our Medical Devices reporting unit, included in our Industrial Systems segment, is net of a $38,200 accumulated impairment loss at March 31, 2018.

The gross carrying amounts, accumulated amortization and amortization expense in the disclosures below reflect the write off of intangible assets as of March 31, 2018 that relate to restructuring actions taken in our Industrial Systems segment. Refer to Note 11, Restructuring, for additional disclosures.

The components of intangible assets are as follows:



		March 31, 2018					September 30, 2017
	Weighted- Average Life (years)	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization
Customer-related	11	$	147,256	$	(96,394	)	$	175,872	$	(128,019	)
Technology-related	9	71,442		(50,665		)	71,924		(55,069		)
Program-related	19	69,020		(34,007		)	66,458		(30,675		)
Marketing-related	8	25,135		(18,642		)	26,552		(19,251		)
Other	10	4,563		(3,652		)	4,379		(3,353		)
Intangible assets	12	$	317,416	$	(203,360	)	$	345,185	$	(236,367	)

Substantially all acquired intangible assets other than goodwill are being amortized. Customer-related intangible assets primarily consist of customer relationships. Technology-related intangible assets primarily consist of technology, patents, intellectual property and software. Program-related intangible assets consist of long-term programs represented by current contracts and probable follow on work. Marketing-related intangible assets primarily consist of trademarks, trade names and non-compete agreements.

Amortization of acquired intangible assets was $4,671 and $9,271 for the three and six months ended March 31, 2018 and $4,723 and $9,200 for the three and six months ended April 1, 2017. Based on acquired intangible assets recorded at March 31, 2018, amortization is expected to be approximately $17,400 in 2018, $15,100 in 2019, $12,900 in 2020, $10,500 in 2021 and $8,900 in 2022.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the aggregate amount of goodwill and a description of intangible assets, which may include (a) for amortizable intangible assets (also referred to as finite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, the amount of any significant residual value, and the weighted-average amortization period, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization (also referred to as indefinite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, and (c) the amount of research and development assets acquired and written off in the period, including the line item in the income statement in which the amounts written off are aggregated, if not readily apparent from the income statement. Also discloses (a) for amortizable intangibles assets in total and by major class, the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization, the total amortization expense for the period, and the estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization the carrying amount in total and by major class, and (c) for goodwill, in total and for each reportable segment, the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the period (including the aggregate amount of goodwill acquired, the aggregate amount of impairment losses recognized, and the amount of goodwill included in the gain (loss) on disposal of a reporting unit). If any part of goodwill has not been allocated to a reportable segment, discloses the unallocated amount and the reasons for not allocating. For each impairment loss recognized related to an intangible asset (excluding goodwill), discloses: (a) a description of the impaired intangible asset and the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method for determining fair value, (c) the caption in the income statement or the statement of activities in which the impairment loss is aggregated, and (d) the segment in which the impaired intangible asset is reported. For each goodwill impairment loss recognized, discloses: (a) a description of the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method of determining the fair value of the associated reporting unit, and (c) if a recognized impairment loss is an estimate not finalized and the reasons why the estimate is not final. May also disclose the nature and amount of any significant adjustments made to a previous estimate of an impairment loss.

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