• Abstract

    ACQUISITION METHOD: AN ANALYSIS OF DISCLOSURE AND CHARACTERISTICS OF BUSINESS COMBINATIONS CONDUCTED BY COMPANIES LISTED ON B3

    Published date: 06/07/2026

    Objective: To identify the level of disclosure and the characteristics of business combinations carried out by companies listed on B3, based on the application of the acquisition method established by CPC 15 (R1).

    Methodology: This study adopted a descriptive, documentary, qualitative, and quantitative approach. The research population comprised Brazilian publicly traded companies, excluding financial institutions. The final sample consisted of 104 companies that carried out business combinations in the 2023 fiscal year.

    Results: The findings indicate that, although simpler information such as the transaction date and the acquired percentage is widely disclosed, more technical data required by the standard, such as the description of goodwill justifications or the individual measurement of intangible assets, are rarely presented.

    Limitations: The analysis is restricted to business combinations carried out by companies listed on B3 in 2023.

    Implications: The results highlight the need for greater transparency in accounting information, particularly regarding the adequate disclosure of the acquisition method, due to the scarcity of information on technical items such as goodwill, intangible assets, and fair value measurement. This resistance may reflect a deliberate choice to preserve sensitive aspects of the business, suggesting that the level of disclosure may vary according to the company’s interests.

    Originality/value: The article emphasizes the importance of initiatives aimed at improving disclosure practices in business combination processes.

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