Discontinued — last reported Q2 '17

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Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ2 2017Aug 3, 2017

How to read this metric

High spending suggests a focus on innovation and strengthening intellectual property, which is vital for tech-heavy companies.

Detailed definition

Represents cash outflows for the acquisition of non-physical assets such as patents, software licenses, or brand rights....

Peer comparison

Common in technology and pharmaceutical sectors where IP is a primary driver of value.

Metric ID: other_payments_to_acquire_intangible_assets

Product Breakdown

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SegmentQ2 '22Q3 '22Q3 '23
Spectrum Licenses, C-Band$0.00$200.00M$464.00M
Total

Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets at Other Companies

Frequently Asked Questions

What does payments to acquire intangible assets mean?
Cash spent on acquiring non-physical assets like patents or software.