Discontinued — last reported Q3 '16
Operating Expenses
Acquisition and integration costs
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ3 2015
Last reportedQ3 2016Jul 29, 2016
How to read this metric
High costs indicate active inorganic growth, which should be evaluated against the long-term value created by the acquisitions.
Detailed definition
Acquisition and integration costs include the transaction fees, legal expenses, and costs associated with merging acquir...
Peer comparison
Standard metric for companies pursuing growth through mergers and acquisitions.
Metric ID:
acquisition_and_integration_costsAcquisition and integration costs at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does acquisition and integration costs mean?
- Expenses incurred to buy and merge other companies into the existing business.