(5)   Intangible Assets

Goodwill

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill are as follows:

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Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization

Amortization expense for intangible assets with finite useful lives was $79 million and $81 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and $231 million and $241 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Based on its amortizable intangible assets as of September 30, 2023, Qurate Retail expects that amortization expense will be as follows for the next five years (amounts in millions):

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Impairments

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In the third quarter of 2022, as a result of financial performance of certain subsidiary businesses, macroeconomic conditions including inflation and higher interest rates and a decline in the Company’s stock price, the Company initiated a process to evaluate those subsidiaries’ current business models and long-term business strategies.  It was determined during the third quarter of 2022 that an indication of impairment existed for the QxH and Zulily reporting units related to their tradenames and goodwill. Tradename impairments in the amounts of $180 million and $140 million for QxH (related to the HSN tradename) and Zulily, respectively, were recorded during the third quarter of 2022, in the impairment of intangible assets line item in the consolidated statements of operations. Goodwill impairments in the amounts of $2,535 million and $226 million for QxH and Zulily, respectively, were recorded during the third quarter of 2022, in the impairment of intangible assets line item in the consolidated statements of operations.

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The Company’s share price has been challenged as a result of current business trends and global economic conditions. The Company will continue to monitor QVC’s current business performance versus the current and updated long-term forecasts, among other relevant considerations, to determine if the carrying value of its assets (including Goodwill and Trademarks) are appropriate. Future outlook declines in revenue, cash flows, or other factors could result in a sustained decrease in fair value that may result in a determination that material carrying value adjustments are required.