Discontinued — last reported Q1 '17
Business Segments · D&A
Purchase Accounting Adjustments — D&A
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2017
Rolls up toD&A
How to read this metric
An increase indicates higher levels of recent acquisition activity or larger asset step-ups, while a decrease suggests the amortization of these specific acquisition-related assets is winding down.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the non-cash depreciation and amortization expenses specifically attributed to the step-up in fai...
Peer comparison
Commonly reported by companies with active M&A strategies as an adjustment to reconcile GAAP earnings to non-GAAP or adjusted operating performance.
Metric ID:
zts_segment_purchase_accounting_adjustments_depreciation_depletion_and_amortizationSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does purchase accounting adjustments — d&a mean?
- The non-cash expense resulting from the revaluation of acquired assets during an acquisition.