Adtalem Global Education Inc

12. Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill balances by reportable segment were as follows (in thousands):

Amortizable intangible assets consisted of the following (in thousands):

Indefinite-lived intangible assets consisted of the following (in thousands):

Amortization expense on finite-lived intangible assets was $2.8 million and $8.4 million in the three and nine months ended March 31, 2025, respectively, and $8.3 million and $28.3 million in the three and nine months ended March 31, 2024, respectively. Future amortization expense on finite-lived intangible assets, by reporting unit, is expected to be as follows (in thousands):

Curriculum is amortized on a straight-line basis. Student relationships was fully amortized as of June 30, 2024.

Indefinite-lived intangible assets related to trade names and Title IV eligibility and accreditations are not amortized, as there are no legal, regulatory, contractual, economic, or other factors that limit the useful life of these intangible assets to the reporting entity.

Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized, but are reviewed for impairment annually and when an event occurs or circumstances change such that it is more likely than not that an impairment may exist. Our annual testing date is May 31.

Adtalem hasfive reporting units, which are Chamberlain, Walden, AUC, RUSM, and RUSVM. These reporting units constitute components for which discrete financial information is available and regularly reviewed by segment management. We have the option to assess goodwill for impairment by first performing a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. If it is determined that the reporting unit fair value is more likely than not less than its carrying value, or if we do not elect the option to perform an initial qualitative assessment, we perform a quantitative assessment of the reporting unit’s fair value. If the carrying value of a reporting unit containing the goodwill exceeds the fair value of that reporting unit, an impairment loss is recognized equal to the difference between the carrying value of the reporting unit and its fair value, not to exceed the carrying value of goodwill. We also have the option to perform a qualitative assessment to test indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment by determining whether it is more likely than not that the indefinite-lived intangible assets are impaired. If it is determined that the indefinite-lived intangible asset is more likely than not impaired, or if we do not elect the option to perform an initial qualitative assessment, we perform a quantitative assessment of the indefinite-lived intangible assets. If the carrying value of the indefinite-lived intangible assets exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized to the extent the carrying value exceeds fair value.

During the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, Adtalem performed an assessment to determine whether there were indicators of a triggering event which could indicate the carrying value of the reporting units may not be supported by the fair value. No indicators of a triggering event for potential impairment were noted in the third quarter of fiscal year 2025.

If economic conditions deteriorate, or operating performance of our reporting units do not meet expectations such that we revise our long-term forecasts, we may recognize impairments of goodwill and other intangible assets in future periods.