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When does Baymont Inn Suites typically review goodwill for impairment annually?

Baymont_Inn_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

Goodwill is reviewed annually (during the fourth quarter of each year subsequent to completing the Company's annual forecasting process), or more frequently if circumstances indicate that the value of goodwill may be impaired, to the reporting units' carrying values as required by the guidance. This is done either by performing a qualitative assessment or utilizing the one-step impairment test, with an impairment being recognized only where the fair value is less than carrying value. In any given year, the Company can elect to perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is in excess of its carrying value. If it is not more likely than not that the fair value is in excess of the carrying value, or the Company elects to bypass the qualitative assessment, the Company would use the one-step impairment test. The qualitative factors evaluated include macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors, overall financial performance, its historical share price as well as other industry-specific considerations. The Company performed its annual quantitative assessment for impairment on each reporting unit's goodwill as of October 1, 2024 and determined that no impairments existed and that it was more likely than not that the fair value of its reporting units continued to substantially exceed their carrying values.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 97–443)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Baymont Inn Suites's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, goodwill is reviewed annually during the fourth quarter of each year. This review occurs after the company completes its annual forecasting process. The purpose of this review is to compare the fair value of the reporting units to their carrying values to determine if the goodwill has been impaired.

The review can be conducted using either a qualitative assessment or a one-step impairment test. If Baymont Inn Suites performs a qualitative assessment, it will evaluate factors such as macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors, overall financial performance, and its historical share price. If it is determined that it is not more likely than not that the fair value exceeds the carrying value, or if the company chooses to bypass the qualitative assessment, the one-step impairment test is used.

In 2024, Baymont Inn Suites performed its annual quantitative assessment for impairment on each reporting unit's goodwill as of October 1, 2024. The company determined that no impairments existed and that the fair value of its reporting units continued to substantially exceed their carrying values. This indicates that the goodwill associated with the Baymont Inn Suites brand was not considered to be at risk of being overvalued at that time.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.