Discontinued — last reported Q4 '20

Geographic · Number of businesses acquired

United States and Europe — Number of businesses acquired

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryGrowth
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2020
Last reportedQ4 2020

How to read this metric

An increase suggests an aggressive inorganic growth strategy and active market consolidation, while a decrease may indicate a shift toward organic growth or a more cautious capital allocation strategy.

Detailed definition

This metric tracks the total count of distinct corporate entities or business units acquired by the company within the U...

Peer comparison

Peers in the industrial manufacturing sector often report acquisition activity through M&A volume or total spend, making this a standard proxy for evaluating external expansion velocity.

Metric ID: ir_segment_united_states_and_europe_number_of_businesses_acquired

Frequently Asked Questions

What does united states and europe — number of businesses acquired mean?
The total number of companies purchased by the business within the United States and Europe during a specific period.