APTV · 10-Q · 2026Q3 · Full report
Intangible Asset Impairment
Aptiv PLC · 2026-11-03 · Importance 28 · Surprise 42 · In source text
Amortization expense increased in the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2026 compared with 2025. The increase included $56 million of intangible asset impairment charges recorded in the third quarter of 2026. Remaining amortization reflects definite-lived intangible assets, primarily arising from acquisitions, being expensed over their estimated useful lives.
Key facts
- Aptiv recorded $56 million of intangible asset impairment charges during the three months ended September 30, 2026. source
- Aptiv’s StradVision common-stock investment had a fair value of approximately $42 million and carrying value of approximately $143 million as of September 30, 2026. source
- Aptiv did not consider its StradVision investment other-than-temporarily impaired as of September 30, 2026, but stated that future assessment could result in impairment recognition. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| operating_income | negative | realized | -1.8% | Aptiv recorded $56 million of intangible asset impairment charges during the three months ended September 30, 2026. |