Discontinued — last reported Q3 '20
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.
This metric represents the outstanding financial obligations owed by the business segment related to past acquisitions,...
Comparable to 'contingent consideration' or 'earn-out liabilities' found in the acquisition notes of peer industrial and medical technology companies.
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