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Acquired in-process research and development
General Mills Acquired in-process research and development remained flat by 0.0% to $64.15M in Q1 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 0.5%, from $64.45M to $64.15M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Acquired in-process research and development shows relatively stable performance with a 1.8% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionInvesting
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2021
Last reportedQ4 2025Jun 26, 2025
How to read this metric
Higher spending indicates a strategy of buying innovation rather than developing it entirely in-house.
Detailed definition
Represents the cash outflow associated with the acquisition of in-process research and development projects. These are R...
Peer comparison
Common in R&D-heavy industries like pharma, biotech, and technology; less common in traditional consumer goods.
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acquired_ipr_dHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $239.30M | $243.10M | $257.60M | $257.80M | $256.60M |
| YoY Change | — | +1.6% | +6.0% | +0.1% | -0.5% |
Range$239.30M – $257.80M
CAGR+1.8%
Avg YoY Growth+1.8%
Median YoY Growth+0.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is General Mills's acquired in-process research and development?
- General Mills (GIS) reported acquired in-process research and development of $64.15M in Q1 2025.
- How has General Mills's acquired in-process research and development changed year-over-year?
- General Mills's acquired in-process research and development decreased by 0.5% year-over-year, from $64.45M to $64.15M.
- What is the long-term trend for General Mills's acquired in-process research and development?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), General Mills's acquired in-process research and development has grown at a 1.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $239.30M to $256.60M.
- What does acquired in-process research and development mean?
- Cash spent to acquire research and development projects that are still in progress.