Discontinued — last reported Q2 '20
Business Segments · Number Of Businesses Acquired
Global Business Services — Number Of Businesses Acquired
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryGrowth
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ2 2020
How to read this metric
An increase indicates an active M&A strategy to gain capabilities, whereas zero acquisitions suggest a focus on organic growth.
Detailed definition
This metric counts the total number of distinct business entities or operations integrated into the Global Business Serv...
Peer comparison
Standard M&A activity metric used across all industries to track inorganic expansion.
Metric ID:
ibm_segment_global_business_services_number_of_businesses_acquiredSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does global business services — number of businesses acquired mean?
- The count of companies purchased and folded into the Global Business Services segment.