Discontinued — last reported Q3 '16
Consolidation · Operating Income
Purchase Accounting Adjustments Non — Operating Income
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ3 2016
Rolls up toOperating Income
How to read this metric
A decrease in this adjustment indicates that the impact of historical acquisition accounting is fading, while an increase suggests recent or significant M&A activity is still heavily influencing reported operating results.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the non-cash impact on operating income resulting from the amortization of intangible assets and...
Peer comparison
Comparable to 'Acquisition-related amortization' or 'Purchase accounting adjustments' reported by other large-cap technology firms that frequently engage in M&A.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does purchase accounting adjustments non — operating income mean?
- The non-cash accounting impact on operating profit caused by the fair value adjustments of assets acquired in past company acquisitions.