Discontinued — last reported Q3 '20

Business Segments · Deferred consideration

Precision and Science Technologies — Deferred consideration

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ3 2020
Last reportedQ3 2020

How to read this metric

An increase suggests active acquisition activity with performance-based earn-outs, while a decrease indicates the settlement of these obligations or a shift away from contingent deal structures.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the outstanding financial obligations owed by the business segment related to past acquisitions,...

Peer comparison

Comparable to 'contingent consideration' or 'earn-out liabilities' found in the acquisition notes of peer industrial and medical technology companies.

Metric ID: ir_segment_precision_and_science_technologies_deferred_consideration

Frequently Asked Questions

What does precision and science technologies — deferred consideration mean?
The total amount of future payments owed by the business segment for completed acquisitions based on performance conditions.