Goodwill resulting from a business combination is not amortized but is reviewed for impairment annually or more frequently when events or changes in circumstances occur that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. The Company has the option to perform a qualitative assessment over goodwill when events occur or circumstances change that would, more likely than not, reduce the fair value of a reporting unit or to bypass the qualitative assessment in any period and proceed directly to performing the quantitative goodwill impairment test. If the Company concludes, based on the qualitative assessment, that the carrying value of a reporting unit would more likely than not exceed its fair value, a quantitative assessment is performed which is based upon a comparison of the reporting unit’s fair value to its carrying value. The fair values used in this evaluation are estimated by the Company based upon future discounted cash flow projections for the reporting unit. An impairment charge is recognized for any amount by which the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its fair value.

The Company assesses goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level, which is defined as an operating segment or one level below an operating segment, referred to as a component. The Company’s operations constitute a single reporting unit and goodwill is assessed for impairment at the Company level as a whole.

Change in Timing of Goodwill Impairment Testing

In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 350, "Intangibles – Goodwill and Other," the Company historically conducted its annual goodwill impairment analysis in the third quarter of each fiscal year. However, for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2024, the Company has elected to change the timing of its annual goodwill impairment review to the fourth quarter. This decision was made to better align the analysis with the Company’s strategic planning processes and to ensure a more comprehensive evaluation of goodwill in light of the latest operational and market conditions. The Company will continue to monitor goodwill for signs of impairment and perform interim assessments if necessary. This change in timing will not impact the Company's overall goodwill balance or financial position, but it may enhance the accuracy and relevance of the impairment assessment conducted.