Discontinued — last reported Q4 '19
Business Segments · D&A
Acquisition Related Costs — D&A
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2019
Rolls up toD&A
How to read this metric
An increase suggests higher levels of recent acquisition activity or larger intangible asset bases, which reduces reported GAAP earnings while potentially masking underlying operational cash flow.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the non-cash expenses allocated to the acquisition-related segment, specifically reflecting the a...
Peer comparison
Peers in the pharmaceutical and animal health sectors often report this as 'Amortization of Acquired Intangibles' within their reconciliation of non-GAAP to GAAP earnings.
Metric ID:
zts_segment_acquisition_related_costs_depreciation_depletion_and_amortizationSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does acquisition related costs — d&a mean?
- The non-cash expense related to the wear and tear or expiration of assets acquired through business mergers and acquisitions.