Discontinued — last reported Q4 '17

Consolidation · CapEx

Intersegment Elimination — CapEx

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2017

How to read this metric

Changes reflect the intensity of internal asset reallocations and infrastructure sharing between business units.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the elimination of cash outflows related to the internal purchase or transfer of property, plant,...

Peer comparison

Standard practice for large, vertically integrated organizations that manage shared infrastructure and internal equipment leasing.

Metric ID: unh_segment_intersegment_elimination_payments_to_acquire_property_plant_and_equipment

Frequently Asked Questions

What does intersegment elimination — capex mean?
The adjustment to remove internal capital expenditure transactions between business segments to reflect only external cash outflows for assets.