Discontinued — last reported Q3 '16

Business Segments · Payments To Acquire Businesses Net Of Cash Acquired

Consumer — Payments To Acquire Businesses Net Of Cash Acquired

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ3 2016
Last reportedQ3 2016

How to read this metric

Higher values indicate significant investment in growth through M&A, while lower values suggest a focus on organic growth or capital preservation.

Detailed definition

This measures the actual cash outflow for business acquisitions within the Consumer segment, adjusted for the cash balan...

Peer comparison

Standard 'Cash Paid for Acquisitions' line item found in the Cash Flow Statement or segment disclosures of most public companies.

Metric ID: jnj_segment_consumer_payments_to_acquire_businesses_net_of_cash_acquired

Frequently Asked Questions

What does consumer — payments to acquire businesses net of cash acquired mean?
The net cash spent to buy other companies for the Consumer segment.