Discontinued — last reported Q1 '14
Business Segments · Payments To Acquire Businesses Gross
Specialty Services — Payments To Acquire Businesses Gross
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2014
How to read this metric
An increase indicates aggressive expansion or consolidation efforts, whereas a decrease suggests a focus on organic growth or capital preservation.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the total cash outflow used to acquire businesses or subsidiaries within the Specialty Services s...
Peer comparison
Comparable to 'Cash Paid for Acquisitions' found in the investing section of the cash flow statement for most public companies.
Metric ID:
cnc_segment_specialty_services_payments_to_acquire_businesses_grossSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does specialty services — payments to acquire businesses gross mean?
- The total cash spent to purchase other businesses within the Specialty Services segment.