Annual report [Section 13 and 15(d), not S-K Item 405]

Goodwill and Other Intangibles, Net

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Goodwill and Other Intangibles, Net
12 Months Ended
Oct. 04, 2025
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Goodwill and Other Intangibles, Net

Note 3—Goodwill and Other Intangibles, Net

Goodwill

The following table details the changes in goodwill (in thousands):

 

 

 

October 4, 2025

 

 

September 28, 2024

 

Balance at beginning of the year

 

$

180,698

 

 

$

180,698

 

Acquisitions, net of measurement period adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

 

Impairment

 

 

(180,698

)

 

 

 

Balance at the end of the year

 

$

-

 

 

$

180,698

 

Goodwill Impairment

During our review of goodwill for impairment during the fourth quarter, management identified certain continued indicators (i.e., decline in market capitalization and reduced operating performance), which required further goodwill impairment evaluation.

As a result, we a performed a quantitative impairment test for our only reporting unit under ASC 350, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other. The fair value of the reporting unit was estimated using a combined discounted cash flow model and market approach, consistent with valuation methodologies used historically.

Key assumptions of the analysis included:

Discount rate: 13%
Long-term growth rate: 2%

During the fourth quarter of 2025, we identified a decline in market capitalization and reduced operating performance as compared to the prior year and determined that indicators of impairment existed and that a quantitative test should be performed for the one reporting unit. In determining fair value, management utilized valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs to the extent possible. The fair value technique used in this instance was classified as Level 3, where unobservable inputs are used when little or no market data was available.

In performing the quantitative test of goodwill, management primarily used the income approach method of valuation. Under the income approach, our future cash flows were estimated and present valued based on a discount rate reflecting a market participant risk-adjusted rate of return.

Significant assumptions used to determine fair value included expected sales trends, cost of sales, operating expenses, and an appropriate discount rate based on the Company's estimated cost of equity capital and after-tax cost of debt. We selected estimates used in the discounted cash flow projections using historical data as well as current and anticipated market conditions, and estimated growth rates with consideration of published industry trends. We also compared the total invested capital (including

market capitalization) to the fair value of its reporting unit to assess the reasonableness of fair value after consideration of a control premium based on observable comparable company transactions.

Based on the results of this analysis we determined that the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeded the fair value, and therefore we recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $180.7 million during fiscal 2025.

Other Intangible Assets

Other intangible assets consisted of the following as of October 4, 2025 (in thousands, except weighted average remaining useful life):

 

 

 

Weighted
Average
Remaining
Useful Life
(in Years)

 

 

Gross
Carrying
Value

 

 

Accumulated
Amortization

 

 

Net
Carrying
Amount

 

Trade name and trademarks (finite life)

 

 

8.0

 

 

$

22,100

 

 

$

(7,366

)

 

$

14,734

 

Trade name and trademarks (indefinite life)

 

Indefinite

 

 

 

9,350

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,350

 

Non-compete agreements

 

 

3.4

 

 

 

2,260

 

 

 

(1,578

)

 

 

682

 

Consumer relationships

 

 

5.9

 

 

 

15,400

 

 

 

(9,477

)

 

 

5,923

 

Other intangibles

 

 

3.1

 

 

 

4,000

 

 

 

(3,957

)

 

 

43

 

Total

 

 

 

 

$

53,110

 

 

$

(22,378

)

 

$

30,732

 

 

Other intangible assets consisted of the following as of September 28, 2024 (in thousands, except weighted average remaining useful life):

 

 

 

Weighted
Average
Remaining
Useful Life
(in Years)

 

 

Gross
Carrying
Value

 

 

Accumulated
Amortization

 

 

Net
Carrying
Amount

 

Trade name and trademarks (finite life)

 

 

8.9

 

 

$

22,100

 

 

$

(5,355

)

 

$

16,745

 

Trade name and trademarks (indefinite life)

 

Indefinite

 

 

 

9,350

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,350

 

Non-compete agreements

 

 

4.4

 

 

 

2,260

 

 

 

(1,368

)

 

 

892

 

Consumer relationships

 

 

6.6

 

 

 

15,400

 

 

 

(8,038

)

 

 

7,362

 

Other intangibles

 

 

4.1

 

 

 

4,000

 

 

 

(3,920

)

 

 

80

 

Total

 

 

 

 

$

53,110

 

 

$

(18,681

)

 

$

34,429

 

Amortization expense was $3.7 million, $3.7 million, and $4.3 million in fiscal 2025, 2024, and 2023. No impairment of other intangible assets was recorded during fiscal 2025, 2024, and 2023. No impairment of goodwill was recorded in fiscal 2024 and 2023. See above for discussion of fiscal 2025 goodwill impairment.

The following table summarizes the estimated future amortization expense related to finite-lived intangible assets on our consolidated balance sheet as of October 4, 2025 (in thousands):

 

 

 

Amount

 

2026

 

 

3,379

 

2027

 

 

3,262

 

2028

 

 

3,157

 

2029

 

 

2,899

 

Thereafter

 

 

8,685

 

Total

 

$

21,382