Discontinued — last reported Q4 '16
Business Segments · Number Of Businesses Acquired
Medical — Number Of Businesses Acquired
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryGrowth
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ4 2016
How to read this metric
A higher number indicates an aggressive inorganic growth strategy, while a lower number suggests a focus on organic growth or integration of existing assets.
Detailed definition
This metric tracks the count of distinct business entities or product lines acquired and integrated into the medical seg...
Peer comparison
Commonly disclosed in the 'Business Combinations' or 'Acquisitions' section of the MD&A for companies pursuing a 'buy-and-build' strategy.
Metric ID:
ir_segment_medical_number_of_businesses_acquiredSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does medical — number of businesses acquired mean?
- The total number of companies or business units purchased and added to the medical segment.