(3)    Intangible Assets

Intangible assets consisted of the following (dollars in thousands and weighted average remaining life in years):

Amortization expense related to the existing finite-lived intangible assets is expected to be as follows (in thousands) for the fiscal years ended January 31:

Amortization expense related to intangible assets in the aggregate was $31.8 million, $63.4 million, $39.2 million and $77.5 million for the three and six months ended July 31, 2024 and the three and six months ended July 31, 2023, respectively.

Impairment Review Requirements and Assumption Uncertainty

The Company reviews intangible assets subject to amortization if any adverse conditions exist or a change in circumstances has occurred that would indicate impairment or a change in remaining useful life. The Company reviews indefinite lived intangible assets, including goodwill, on the annual impairment test date ( January 1) or more frequently if there are indicators of impairment.

In connection with the impairment evaluation, the Company may first consider qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances indicates that it is more likely than not (i.e., a likelihood of more than 50%) that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. Performing a quantitative goodwill and indefinite lived intangible impairment test is not necessary if an entity determines based on this assessment that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If the Company fails or elects to bypass the qualitative assessment, the goodwill impairment test must be performed.

This test requires:

The fair value of our reporting units is determined using a weighted average valuation model of the income approach (discounted cash flow approach) and market approach. The income approach requires management to make certain assumptions based upon information available at the time the valuations are performed. Actual results could differ from these assumptions. We pay particular attention to ensure the assumptions used are reflective of what a market participant would have used in calculating fair value considering the then current economic conditions. 

In determining reporting units, the Company first identifies its operating segments, and then assesses whether any components of these segments constitute a business for which discrete financial information is available and where management regularly reviews the operating results.

The Company completed the qualitative assessment discussed above for the six months ended July 31, 2024 and concluded that there were no indicators of impairment for our reporting units.

A roll forward of goodwill is as follows (in thousands):