Discontinued — last reported Q3 '16
An increase indicates reliance on debt to fund expansion, which increases financial leverage and interest expense, while a decrease suggests deleveraging or cash-funded growth.
This represents the principal amount of debt instruments issued specifically to finance the acquisition of businesses wi...
Comparable to 'acquisition-related debt' or 'notes payable' in the financing section of acquisition disclosures at peer firms.
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