Discontinued — last reported Q4 '17
Consolidation · Goodwill Acquired
Operating Segments — Goodwill Acquired
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryGrowth
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2017
How to read this metric
An increase signals active M&A activity and investment in future growth, while a lack of activity suggests organic-focused growth.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the premium paid over the fair value of net identifiable assets during business acquisitions spec...
Peer comparison
Standard for acquisitive conglomerates; peers disclose this to show where capital is being deployed for inorganic expansion.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does operating segments — goodwill acquired mean?
- The amount of goodwill added to a segment's balance sheet due to new acquisitions.