Discontinued — last reported Q4 '17
Consolidation · Payments To Acquire Investments
Reportable Legal Entities — Payments To Acquire Investments
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2017
How to read this metric
An increase suggests strategic diversification or partnership building, whereas a decrease may indicate a shift toward core business reinvestment.
Detailed definition
This metric tracks the cash outflows dedicated to purchasing financial assets, such as equity stakes in other companies...
Peer comparison
Comparable to 'Purchases of investments' found in the investing activities section of the cash flow statement for most large-cap technology firms.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does reportable legal entities — payments to acquire investments mean?
- The cash spent on acquiring financial investments or minority stakes in other entities.