Discontinued — last reported Q2 '20
Business Segments · Number Of Businesses Acquired
Cognitive Solutions — Number Of Businesses Acquired
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryGrowth
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ2 2020
How to read this metric
An increase suggests an aggressive growth strategy through M&A, while a decrease may indicate a focus on organic growth or integration of existing assets.
Detailed definition
This metric tracks the total count of distinct business entities or companies acquired to bolster the capabilities of th...
Peer comparison
Comparable to 'Number of Acquisitions' or 'M&A activity' reported by technology firms pursuing inorganic growth strategies.
Metric ID:
ibm_segment_cognitive_solutions_number_of_businesses_acquiredSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does cognitive solutions — number of businesses acquired mean?
- The total number of companies purchased to integrate into the Cognitive Solutions segment.