Discontinued — last reported Q4 '20

Business Segments · Goodwill

Neurotechnology And Spine — Goodwill

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ4 2020
Rolls up toGoodwill

How to read this metric

An increase typically signals recent M&A activity, while a decrease may indicate impairment charges or write-downs of acquired assets.

Detailed definition

Represents the premium paid over the fair value of net identifiable assets during acquisitions within the Neurotechnolog...

Peer comparison

Commonly reported by medical device peers like Medtronic or Zimmer Biomet as part of segment-level intangible asset disclosures.

Metric ID: syk_segment_neurotechnology_and_spine_goodwill

Frequently Asked Questions

What does neurotechnology and spine — goodwill mean?
The excess purchase price paid for acquisitions within the Neurotechnology and Spine segment over the fair value of their net assets.