Discontinued — last reported Q3 '18
Business Segments · Goodwill Acquired
Software And Services — Goodwill Acquired
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ3 2018
How to read this metric
An increase suggests active inorganic growth and investment in software capabilities, while a lack of change indicates a focus on organic development.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the value of goodwill recorded in the Software and Services segment resulting from business combi...
Peer comparison
Commonly reported by technology and networking firms as 'Goodwill additions' or 'Acquisition-related goodwill' within segment disclosures.
Metric ID:
cien_segment_software_and_services_goodwill_acquired_during_periodSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does software and services — goodwill acquired mean?
- The amount of goodwill added to the Software and Services segment due to new business acquisitions.