Discontinued — last reported Q4 '17

Business Segments · Goodwill Acquired

Global Energy — Goodwill Acquired

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2017

How to read this metric

An increase signals active M&A investment and expansion within the energy market, while a zero value indicates no recent acquisition activity in this segment.

Detailed definition

This metric captures the additional goodwill recognized on the balance sheet specifically resulting from business acquis...

Peer comparison

Comparable to 'Goodwill additions' or 'Acquisitions' line items in the segment-level reconciliation of goodwill for peer companies.

Metric ID: ecl_segment_global_energy_goodwill_acquired_during_period

Frequently Asked Questions

What does global energy — goodwill acquired mean?
The amount of new goodwill added to the Global Energy segment due to acquisitions made in the current period.