Discontinued — last reported Q4 '20
Business Segments · Acquisition deferred revenue adjustment
Merchant Solutions — Acquisition deferred revenue adjustment
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ4 2020
How to read this metric
This is a non-cash accounting impact; it helps investors understand the 'true' revenue growth trajectory of acquired assets.
Detailed definition
The accounting adjustment made to deferred revenue balances of acquired merchant businesses to reflect their fair value...
Peer comparison
Standard purchase accounting practice for companies integrating large-scale acquisitions with significant deferred revenue.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does merchant solutions — acquisition deferred revenue adjustment mean?
- An accounting adjustment that lowers reported revenue to reflect the fair value of acquired service contracts.