Discontinued — last reported Q4 '12

Operating Expenses

Acquired Intangible Amortization

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryOther
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2008
Last reportedQ4 2012

How to read this metric

High levels indicate significant recent M&A activity, which may impact reported net income despite not affecting cash flow.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the systematic allocation of the cost of intangible assets acquired through business combinations...

Peer comparison

Common in industries with high M&A activity; used to normalize earnings by adding back non-cash charges.

Metric ID: amortization_of_acquired_intangibles

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All segment values are derived from annual filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does acquired intangible amortization mean?
The non-cash expense of writing down the value of intangible assets purchased in past acquisitions.