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Discontinued — last reported Q4 '15

Business Segments · Payments To Acquire Productive Assets

Distribution — Payments To Acquire Productive Assets

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2015Feb 25, 2016

How to read this metric

Higher spending suggests investment in growth or maintenance of operational efficiency, while lower spending may signal capital preservation or underinvestment.

Detailed definition

This metric tracks the cash outflows dedicated to purchasing property, plant, and equipment (PP&E) specifically for the...

Peer comparison

Comparable to 'Capital Expenditures' by segment reported in the cash flow or segment notes of industrial peers.

Metric ID: ip_segment_distribution_payments_to_acquire_productive_assets

Frequently Asked Questions

What does distribution — payments to acquire productive assets mean?
The amount of cash spent on new equipment or facilities for the distribution segment.