Discontinued — last reported Q4 '16
Consolidation · Goodwill Acquired
Operating Segments — Goodwill Acquired
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryGrowth
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ4 2016
How to read this metric
An increase reflects active M&A activity, indicating a strategy of growth through external acquisition rather than organic development.
Detailed definition
Represents the value of goodwill recognized on the balance sheet resulting from business combinations completed during t...
Peer comparison
Standard metric for companies pursuing inorganic growth; comparable to other firms in the chemicals and materials sector.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does operating segments — goodwill acquired mean?
- The amount of goodwill added to the balance sheet due to new acquisitions.