Discontinued — last reported Q4 '17

Business Segments · Goodwill Period Increase Decrease

Medical — Goodwill Period Increase Decrease

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryGrowth
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ4 2017

How to read this metric

A net increase typically reflects recent acquisitions, while a net decrease may indicate impairment or divestiture.

Detailed definition

The net change in the Medical segment's goodwill balance during the reporting period, accounting for acquisitions, impai...

Peer comparison

Standard reconciliation metric for goodwill in financial notes.

Metric ID: ir_segment_medical_goodwill_period_increase_decrease

Frequently Asked Questions

What does medical — goodwill period increase decrease mean?
The net change in the total value of goodwill for the Medical segment over the period.