Discontinued — last reported Q4 '16

Business Segments · Goodwill Acquired

Electric Utilitiesand Infrastructure — Goodwill Acquired

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ4 2016

How to read this metric

An increase indicates active inorganic expansion or consolidation within the utility sector, while a lack of change suggests a focus on organic growth or capital discipline.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the premium paid over the fair value of net identifiable assets during the acquisition of busines...

Peer comparison

Commonly reported by large utility holding companies during periods of M&A activity; peers often disclose this under 'Goodwill' in segment-level acquisition notes.

Metric ID: duk_segment_electric_utilitiesand_infrastructure_goodwill_acquired_during_period

Frequently Asked Questions

What does electric utilitiesand infrastructure — goodwill acquired mean?
The amount of excess purchase price paid for acquired utility businesses or assets above the value of their individual net assets.