A report on December 30, 2025, stated that Alphabet Inc. now itemizes European Commission fines as a specific line item in its quarterly financial reports. This accounting change formalizes the significant and recurring nature of regulatory penalties.
These EU regulatory penalties have reportedly cost the company over $10.5 billion.
The decision to separately list these fines under liabilities provides greater transparency. This move allows investors to better assess the ongoing financial risks and costs associated with the company’s European operations.
The news did not contain information regarding a specific market reaction to this change in financial reporting.