Discontinued — last reported Q4 '19
Business Segments · Goodwill Acquired
All Other Segments — Goodwill Acquired
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ4 2019
How to read this metric
An increase indicates active M&A activity and investment in non-core business segments, while a decrease suggests a slowdown in inorganic expansion for these specific areas.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the value of goodwill recognized during the reporting period specifically attributable to acquisi...
Peer comparison
Peers in the medical device industry often report similar acquisition-related goodwill under 'Other' or 'Corporate' segments depending on their organizational structure.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does all other segments — goodwill acquired mean?
- The amount of goodwill added to the 'All Other Segments' business unit due to new acquisitions during the period.