Discontinued — last reported Q2 '20
Business Segments · Number of acquisitions
Software — Number of acquisitions
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ2 2020
How to read this metric
An increase suggests an aggressive inorganic growth strategy, while a decrease may indicate a focus on organic growth or integration.
Detailed definition
The total count of business entities or intellectual property portfolios acquired by the software segment during the rep...
Peer comparison
Commonly reported as 'Number of Acquisitions' or 'M&A Activity' in segment disclosures for technology firms.
Metric ID:
ibm_segment_software_number_of_acquisitionsHistorical Data
4 periods
| Q1 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| QoQ Change | — | -33.3% | -100.0% | — |
| YoY Change | — | -33.3% | — | — |
Range0 – 3
Avg YoY Growth-33.3%
Median YoY Growth-33.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is International Business Machines's software — number of acquisitions?
- International Business Machines (IBM) reported software — number of acquisitions of $3.00 in Q3 2024.
- What does software — number of acquisitions mean?
- The number of companies or businesses purchased by the software division.