Cash paid to acquire businesses during the period, net of any cash held by the acquired companies. An investing outflow (shown negative). A core capital-allocation line for serial acquirers such as Berkshire Hathaway.
Representative XBRL tag
PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired
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