Discontinued — last reported Q4 '15
Higher costs indicate significant recent acquisition activity and the resulting accounting amortization burden.
This metric tracks non-cash expenses arising from business combinations, such as the amortization of acquired intangible...
Common in firms with M&A history; peers report this as 'Amortization of Intangibles' or 'Acquisition-Related Non-Cash Charges'.
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