Discontinued — last reported Q3 '19

Business Segments · Goodwill Acquired

Goodwill — Goodwill Acquired

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ3 2019

How to read this metric

An increase indicates active inorganic growth through acquisitions, while a decrease suggests a slowdown in M&A activity or a focus on organic growth.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the incremental value of goodwill recognized on the balance sheet resulting from business combina...

Peer comparison

Peers in the financial exchange and data services sector frequently report this metric to track their consolidation strategies and the scale of their expansion efforts.

Metric ID: cme_segment_goodwill_goodwill_acquired_during_period

Frequently Asked Questions

What does goodwill — goodwill acquired mean?
The amount of additional goodwill recorded on the balance sheet due to new acquisitions made during the current period.