Discontinued — last reported Q1 '17

Operating Expenses

Acquisition and integration costs

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2017May 10, 2017

How to read this metric

High costs indicate active M&A activity, which may lead to future growth but creates short-term earnings pressure.

Detailed definition

Expenses related to the pursuit, execution, and post-merger integration of business acquisitions. These costs include le...

Peer comparison

Commonly reported by companies pursuing inorganic growth strategies.

Metric ID: acquisition_and_integration_costs

Acquisition and integration costs at Other Companies

Frequently Asked Questions

What does acquisition and integration costs mean?
Costs incurred to buy and merge other companies into the business.