Discontinued — last reported Q3 '15

Business Segments · Gainoncontributionofbusinesstojointventure

Clinical Laboratory Testing Business — Gainoncontributionofbusinesstojointventure

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ3 2015
Last reportedQ3 2015

How to read this metric

An increase indicates a strategic divestiture or consolidation event that boosts reported earnings, while a lack of this metric suggests organic operations without major structural changes.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the non-recurring accounting gain recognized when the company contributes specific assets, busine...

Peer comparison

Similar to 'Gain on disposal of assets' or 'Equity method investment gains' found in other healthcare services firms undergoing portfolio optimization.

Metric ID: dgx_segment_clinical_laboratory_testing_business_gainoncontributionofbusinesstojointventure

Frequently Asked Questions

What does clinical laboratory testing business — gainoncontributionofbusinesstojointventure mean?
The accounting profit recognized from transferring business assets into a joint venture partnership.