Goodwill

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2020

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

The following table presents changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment:


(in thousands)	CAG		GovDeals		Machinio		Total
Balance at September 30, 2018	$	21,530	$	23,731	$	14,558	$	59,819
Translation adjustments	(352)		—		—		(352)
Balance at September 30, 2019	$	21,178	$	23,731	$	14,558	$	59,467
Translation adjustments	63		—		—		63
Balance at March 31, 2020	$	21,241	$	23,731	$	14,558	$	59,530

Goodwill is tested for impairment at the beginning of the fourth quarter and during interim periods whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable.

During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company identified factors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic that indicated that an interim goodwill impairment test was necessary. These factors included a deterioration of macroeconomic conditions, near-term declines in the Company's results of operations as a result of "shelter-in-place" orders and other related measures, and a decline in the Company's market capitalization.

For the interim goodwill impairment test, the Company performed a fair-value based test for all reporting units with goodwill balances. The fair value of each reporting unit was determined using a discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis. The DCF analysis relied on significant assumptions and judgments about the forecasted future cash flows over the five-year projection period, including revenues, gross profit margins, operating expenses, income taxes, capital expenditures, working capital, and an estimate of the impact and duration of COVID-19 on those factors. These forecasts of future cash flows represent the Company's best estimate using information that is currently available. However, given the uncertainty associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, including its extent and duration, actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. The DCF analysis also used included significant assumptions and judgments about long-term growth rates and discount rates.

The fair value of the GovDeals reporting unit is substantially in excess of its carrying value. The fair value of the CAG and Machinio reporting units exceeded their carrying values by 21% and 12%, respectively. No impairment charge was recorded as a result of the interim goodwill impairment test.