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Allergan PLC (AGN)
Analysis of Property, Plant and Equipment
Advanced level
Accounting Policy on Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Major renewals and improvements are capitalized if they add functionality or extend the life of the asset, while routine maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Allergan capitalizes interest on qualified construction projects. At the time property, plant and equipment are retired from service, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the respective accounts.
Depreciation expense is computed principally on the straight-line method, over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. The following table provides the range of estimated useful lives used for each asset type:
| Computer software/hardware (including internally developed) | 3-10 years |
| Machinery and equipment | 3-15 years |
| Research and laboratory equipment | 3-10 years |
| Furniture and fixtures | 3-10 years |
| Buildings, improvements, leasehold improvements and other | 4-50 years |
| Transportation equipment | 3-20 years |
Allergan assesses property, plant and equipment for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that an asset’s carrying amount may not be recoverable.
Source: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-15).
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure
Allergan PLC, balance sheet: property, plant and equipment
US$ in thousands
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-15), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-16), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-18).
| Item | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Property, plant and equipment, cost | Amount before accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, and furniture and fixtures. | Allergan PLC’s property, plant and equipment, cost increased from 2016 to 2017 and from 2017 to 2018. |
| Property, plant and equipment, net | Amount after accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, and furniture and fixtures. | Allergan PLC’s property, plant and equipment, net increased from 2016 to 2017 and from 2017 to 2018. |
Asset Age Ratios (Summary)
Allergan PLC, asset age ratios
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-15), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-16), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-18).
| Asset age ratio | Description | The company |
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| Average age ratio | As long as straight-line depreciation is used, this is an accurate estimate of asset age as a percentage of depreciable life. The relative age is a useful measure of whether the company’s fixed asset base is old or new. Newer assets are likely to be more efficient. | Allergan PLC’s average age ratio of depreciable property, plant and equipment deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 and from 2017 to 2018. |
| Estimated total useful life | Over longer time periods, this ratio is a useful measure of company’s depreciation policy and can be used for comparisons with competitors. | Allergan PLC’s estimated total useful life of depreciable property, plant and equipment increased from 2016 to 2017 but then slightly decreased from 2017 to 2018 not reaching 2016 level. |
| Estimated time elapsed since purchase | The approximate age in years of a company’s fixed assets. Useful for comparison purposes. | Allergan PLC’s estimated time elapsed since purchase of depreciable property, plant and equipment deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 and from 2017 to 2018. |
| Estimated remaining life | Allergan PLC’s estimated remaining life of depreciable property, plant and equipment increased from 2016 to 2017 but then decreased significantly from 2017 to 2018. |
Average Age
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Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-15), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-16), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-18).
2018 Calculations
1 Average age = 100 × Accumulated depreciation ÷ Property, plant and equipment, cost
= 100 × ÷ =
| Asset age ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Average age | As long as straight-line depreciation is used, this is an accurate estimate of asset age as a percentage of depreciable life. The relative age is a useful measure of whether the company’s fixed asset base is old or new. Newer assets are likely to be more efficient. | Allergan PLC’s average age ratio of depreciable property, plant and equipment deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 and from 2017 to 2018. |
Estimated Total Useful Life
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-15), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-16), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-18).
2018 Calculations
1 Estimated total useful life = Property, plant and equipment, cost ÷ Depreciation expense
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| Asset age ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated total useful life | Over longer time periods, this ratio is a useful measure of company’s depreciation policy and can be used for comparisons with competitors. | Allergan PLC’s estimated total useful life of depreciable property, plant and equipment increased from 2016 to 2017 but then slightly decreased from 2017 to 2018 not reaching 2016 level. |
Estimated Age, Time Elapsed since Purchase
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-15), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-16), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-18).
2018 Calculations
1 Time elapsed since purchase = Accumulated depreciation ÷ Depreciation expense
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| Asset age ratio | Description | The company |
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| Estimated time elapsed since purchase | The approximate age in years of a company’s fixed assets. Useful for comparison purposes. | Allergan PLC’s estimated time elapsed since purchase of depreciable property, plant and equipment deteriorated from 2016 to 2017 and from 2017 to 2018. |
Estimated Remaining Life
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-15), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-16), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-18).
2018 Calculations
1 Estimated remaining life = Property, plant and equipment, net ÷ Depreciation expense
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| Asset age ratio | Description | The company |
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| Estimated remaining life | Allergan PLC’s estimated remaining life of depreciable property, plant and equipment increased from 2016 to 2017 but then decreased significantly from 2017 to 2018. |