Discontinued — last reported Q4 '21

Business Segments · Goodwill

Global Peripheral Interventions (PI) Reporting Unit — Goodwill

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ3 2020
Last reportedQ4 2021
Rolls up toGoodwill

How to read this metric

An increase typically reflects recent strategic acquisitions within the peripheral vascular space, while a decrease may indicate asset impairment charges or divestitures. Significant write-downs signal that the segment's future earnings potential has declined relative to the original acquisition price.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the carrying value of goodwill associated with the Peripheral Interventions reporting unit, which...

Peer comparison

Comparable to goodwill balances reported by medical device peers in the interventional cardiology or vascular surgery segments, often evaluated relative to the segment's total invested capital.

Metric ID: bsx_segment_global_peripheral_interventions_pi_reporting_unit_goodwill

Historical Data

1 periods
 Q4 '21
Value$1.40B

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boston Scientific's global peripheral interventions (pi) reporting unit — goodwill?
Boston Scientific (BSX) reported global peripheral interventions (pi) reporting unit — goodwill of $1.40B in Q4 2021.
What does global peripheral interventions (pi) reporting unit — goodwill mean?
The recorded value of intangible assets like brand reputation and customer relationships acquired through past business acquisitions within the Peripheral Interventions segment.