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ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 25, 2021
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]  
ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES
Fiscal 2021 Acquisitions
Vigene Biosciences, Inc.
On June 28, 2021, the Company acquired Vigene Biosciences, Inc. (Vigene), a gene therapy contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), providing viral vector-based gene delivery solutions. The acquisition enables clients to seamlessly conduct analytical testing, process development, and manufacturing for advanced modalities with the same scientific partner. The preliminary purchase price of Vigene was $323.9 million, net of $2.7 million in cash. Included in the purchase price are contingent payments fair valued at $34.5 million, which was estimated using a Monte Carlo Simulation model (the maximum contingent contractual payments are up to $57.5 million based on future performance). The acquisition was funded through a combination of available cash and proceeds from the Company’s Credit Facility. This business is reported as part of the Company’s Manufacturing reportable segment.
The preliminary purchase price allocation was as follows:
June 28, 2021
(in thousands)
Trade receivables$3,548 
Other current assets (excluding cash)1,657 
Property, plant and equipment7,649 
Operating lease right-of-use asset, net22,507 
Goodwill239,681 
Definite-lived intangible assets93,900 
Other long-term assets694 
Deferred revenue(4,260)
Current liabilities(6,319)
Operating lease right-of-use liabilities(21,220)
Deferred tax liabilities(13,958)
Total purchase price allocation$323,879 
The preliminary purchase price allocation is subject to change as additional information becomes available concerning the fair value and tax basis of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including certain contracts and obligations. Any additional adjustments to the purchase price allocation will be made as soon as practicable but no later than one year from the date of acquisition.
The definite-lived intangible assets acquired were as follows:
Definite-Lived Intangible AssetsWeighted Average Amortization Life
(in thousands)(in years)
Client relationships$87,500 12
Backlog2,900 1
Other intangible assets3,500 4
Total definite-lived intangible assets$93,900 11
The goodwill resulting from the transaction is primarily attributable to the potential growth of the Company’s Manufacturing business from new customers introduced through Vigene and the assembled workforce of the acquired business. The goodwill attributable to Vigene is not deductible for tax purposes.
The Company incurred transaction and integration costs in connection with the acquisition of $5.3 million during fiscal year 2021, which were included in Selling, general and administrative expenses within the consolidated statements of income.
Pro forma financial information as well as the disclosure of actual revenue and operating income (loss) is presented as if it had occurred as of the beginning of the period immediately preceding the period of acquisition, which is December 29, 2019, after giving effect to certain adjustments. See the bottom of this section for combined pro forma disclosure.
Retrogenix Limited
On March 30, 2021, the Company acquired Retrogenix Limited (Retrogenix), an early-stage contract research organization providing specialized bioanalytical services utilizing its proprietary cell microarray technology. The acquisition of Retrogenix enhances the Company’s scientific expertise with additional large molecule and cell therapy discovery capabilities. The purchase price of Retrogenix was $53.9 million, net of $8.5 million in cash. Included in the purchase price are contingent payments fair valued at $6.9 million, which is the maximum potential payout, and was based on a probability-weighted approach. The acquisition was funded through a combination of available cash and proceeds from the Company’s Credit Facility. This business is reported as part of the Company’s DSA reportable segment.
The preliminary purchase price allocation was as follows:
March 30, 2021
(in thousands)
Trade receivables$2,266 
Other current assets (excluding cash)209 
Property, plant and equipment400 
Goodwill34,489 
Definite-lived intangible assets22,126 
Other long-term assets1,385 
Current liabilities(1,575)
Deferred tax liabilities(4,174)
Other long-term liabilities(1,205)
Total purchase price allocation$53,921 
The preliminary purchase price allocation is subject to change as additional information becomes available concerning the fair value and tax basis of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including certain contracts and obligations. From the date of the acquisition through December 25, 2021, the Company recorded measurement-period adjustments related to the acquisition that resulted in an immaterial change to the purchase price allocation on a consolidated basis. Any additional adjustments to the purchase price allocation will be made as soon as practicable but no later than one year from the date of acquisition.
The definite-lived intangible assets acquired were as follows:
Definite-Lived Intangible AssetsWeighted Average Amortization Life
(in thousands)(in years)
Client relationships$17,340 13
Developed technology3,685 3
Other intangible assets1,101 2
Total definite-lived intangible assets$22,126 11
The goodwill resulting from the transaction is primarily attributable to the potential growth of the Company’s DSA business from new customers introduced through Retrogenix and the assembled workforce of the acquired business. The goodwill attributable to Retrogenix is not deductible for tax purposes.
The Company incurred transaction and integration costs in connection with the acquisition of $1.8 million during fiscal year 2021, which were included in Selling, general and administrative expenses within the consolidated statements of income.
Pro forma financial information as well as the disclosure of actual revenue and operating income (loss) have not been included because Retrogenix’s financial results are not significant when compared to the Company’s consolidated financial results.
Cognate BioServices, Inc.
On March 29, 2021, the Company acquired Cognate BioServices, Inc. (Cognate), a cell and gene therapy CDMO offering comprehensive manufacturing solutions for cell therapies, as well as for the production of plasmid DNA and other inputs in the CDMO value chain. The acquisition of Cognate establishes the Company as a scientific partner for cell and gene therapy development, testing, and manufacturing, providing clients with an integrated solution from basic research and discovery through cGMP production. The preliminary purchase price of Cognate was $879.0 million, net of $70.5 million in cash, subject to certain post-closing adjustments and includes $15.7 million of consideration for an approximate 2% ownership interest not acquired, which will be redeemed in 2022 with the ultimate payout tied to performance in 2021. The acquisition was funded through a combination of available cash and proceeds from the Company’s Credit Facility and recently issued Senior Notes. This business is reported as part of the Company’s Manufacturing reportable segment.
The preliminary purchase price allocation was as follows:
March 29, 2021
(in thousands)
Trade receivables$18,566 
Inventories4,231 
Other current assets (excluding cash)9,816 
Property, plant and equipment52,082 
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net34,349 
Goodwill612,147 
Definite-lived intangible assets270,900 
Other long-term assets6,098 
Deferred revenue(20,539)
Current liabilities(44,974)
Operating lease right-of-use liabilities(31,383)
Deferred tax liabilities(31,847)
Other long-term liabilities(414)
Total purchase price allocation$879,032 
The preliminary purchase price allocation is subject to change as additional information becomes available concerning the fair value and tax basis of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including certain contracts and obligations. From the date of the acquisition through December 25, 2021, the Company recorded measurement-period adjustments related to the acquisition that resulted in an immaterial change to the purchase price allocation on a consolidated basis. Any additional adjustments to the purchase price allocation will be made as soon as practicable but no later than one year from the date of acquisition.
The definite-lived intangible assets acquired were as follows:
Definite-Lived Intangible AssetsWeighted Average Amortization Life
(in thousands)(in years)
Client relationships$257,200 13
Other intangible assets4,800 2
Backlog8,900 1
Total definite-lived intangible assets$270,900 13
The goodwill resulting from the transaction is primarily attributable to the potential growth of the Company’s Manufacturing business from new customers introduced through Cognate and the assembled workforce of the acquired business. The goodwill attributable to Cognate is not deductible for tax purposes.
The Company incurred transaction and integration costs in connection with the acquisition of $27.1 million during fiscal year 2021, which were included in Selling, general and administrative expenses within the consolidated statements of income.
Pro forma financial information as well as the disclosure of actual revenue and operating income (loss) is presented as if it had occurred as of the beginning of the period immediately preceding the period of acquisition, which is December 29, 2019, after giving effect to certain adjustments. See the bottom of this section for combined pro forma disclosure.
Distributed Bio, Inc.
On December 31, 2020, the Company acquired Distributed Bio, Inc. (Distributed Bio), a next-generation antibody discovery company with technologies specializing in enhancing the probability of success for delivering high-quality, readily formattable antibody fragments to support antibody and cell and gene therapy candidates to biopharmaceutical clients. The acquisition of Distributed Bio expands the Company’s capabilities with an innovative, large-molecule discovery platform, and creates an integrated, end-to-end platform for therapeutic antibody and cell and gene therapy discovery and development. The purchase price of Distributed Bio was $97.0 million, net of $0.8 million in cash. The total consideration includes $80.8 million cash paid, settlement of $3.0 million in convertible promissory notes previously issued by the Company during prior fiscal years, and $14.0 million of contingent consideration, which is estimated using a Monte Carlo Simulation model (the maximum contingent contractual payments are up to $21.0 million based on future performance and milestone achievements over a one-year period). The acquisition was funded through a combination of available cash and proceeds from the Company’s Credit Facility. This business is reported as part of the Company’s DSA reportable segment.
The purchase price allocation was as follows:
December 31, 2020
(in thousands)
Trade receivables$2,722 
Other current assets (excluding cash)221 
Property, plant and equipment2,382 
Goodwill71,585 
Definite-lived intangible assets24,540 
Other long-term assets2,055 
Current liabilities(2,823)
Deferred tax liabilities(2,529)
Other long-term liabilities(1,123)
Total purchase price allocation$97,030 
From the date of the acquisition through March 27, 2021, the Company recorded measurement-period adjustments related to the acquisition that resulted in an immaterial change to the purchase price allocation on a consolidated basis. No further adjustments will be made to the purchase price allocation.
The definite-lived intangible assets acquired were as follows:
Definite-Lived Intangible AssetsWeighted Average Amortization Life
(in thousands)(in years)
Client relationships$16,080 9
Developed technology3,940 5
Other intangible assets4,520 4
Total definite-lived intangible assets$24,540 7
The goodwill resulting from the transaction is primarily attributable to the potential growth of the Company’s DSA business from new customers introduced through Distributed Bio and the assembled workforce of the acquired business. The goodwill attributable to Distributed Bio is not deductible for tax purposes.
The Company incurred transaction and integration costs in connection with the acquisition of $1.2 million during both fiscal years 2021 and 2020, which were included in Selling, general and administrative expenses within the consolidated statements of income.
Pro forma financial information as well as the disclosure of actual revenue and operating income (loss) have not been included because Distributed Bio's financial results are not significant when compared to the Company’s consolidated financial results.
Other Acquisition
On March 3, 2021, the Company acquired certain assets from a distributor that supports the Company’s DSA reportable segment. The purchase price was $35.4 million, which includes $19.5 million in cash paid ($5.5 million of which was paid in fiscal 2020), and $15.9 million of contingent consideration, which is estimated using a Monte Carlo Simulation model (the maximum contingent contractual payments are up to $17.5 million based on future performance over a three-year period). The fair value of the net assets acquired included $17.3 million of goodwill, $15.2 million attributed to supplier relationships (to be
amortized over a 4-year period), and $3.0 million of property, plant, and equipment. The business is reported as part of the Company’s DSA reportable segment. Pro forma information and transaction and integration costs have not been presented because such information is not material to the consolidated financial statements.
Pro forma information
The following selected unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations are presented as if the Cognate and Vigene acquisitions had occurred as of the beginning of the period immediately preceding the period of acquisition, which is December 29, 2019, after giving effect to certain adjustments. For fiscal year 2021, these adjustments included additional amortization of intangible assets and depreciation of fixed assets of $24.5 million, additional interest expense on borrowing of $5.6 million, elimination of intercompany activity and other one-time costs, and the tax impacts of these adjustments. For fiscal year 2020, these adjustments included additional amortization of intangible assets and depreciation of fixed assets of $24.2 million, additional interest expense on borrowing of $10.4 million, elimination of intercompany activity and other one-time costs, and the tax impacts of these adjustments.
Fiscal Year
20212020
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
Revenue$3,583,646 $3,068,161 
Net income attributable to common shareholders376,152 347,873 
These unaudited pro forma results of operations have been prepared for comparative purposes only, and they do not purport to be indicative of the results of operations that actually would have resulted had the acquisition occurred on the dates indicated or that may result in the future. No effect has been given for synergies, if any, that may be realized through the acquisitions.
Cognate and Vigene have been included in the operating results of the Company since March 29, 2021 and June 28, 2021, respectively. Revenue and operating income for both acquisitions during fiscal year 2021 was $109.9 million and $2.5 million, respectively.
Fiscal 2020 Acquisitions
Cellero, LLC
On August 6, 2020, the Company acquired Cellero, LLC (Cellero), a provider of cellular products for cell therapy developers and manufacturers worldwide. The addition of Cellero enhances the Company’s unique, comprehensive solutions for the high-growth cell therapy market, strengthening the ability to help accelerate clients’ critical programs from basic research and proof-of-concept to regulatory approval and commercialization. It also expands the Company’s access to high-quality, human-derived biomaterials with Cellero’s donor sites in the United States. The purchase price of Cellero was $36.9 million, net of $0.5 million in cash, which was funded through available cash. This business is reported as part of the Company’s RMS reportable segment.
The purchase price allocation was as follows:
August 6, 2020
(in thousands)
Trade receivables$1,500 
Inventories551 
Other current assets (excluding cash)182 
Property, plant and equipment1,648 
Goodwill19,457 
Definite-lived intangible assets16,230 
Other long-term assets849 
Current liabilities(1,360)
Deferred tax liabilities(1,467)
Other long-term liabilities(740)
Total purchase price allocation$36,850 
From the date of the acquisition through June 26, 2021, the Company recorded measurement-period adjustments related to the acquisition that resulted in an immaterial change to the purchase price allocation on a consolidated basis. No further adjustments will be made to the purchase price allocation.
The definite-lived intangible assets acquired were as follows:
Definite-Lived Intangible AssetsWeighted Average Amortization Life
(in thousands)(in years)
Client relationships$14,740 13
Other intangible assets1,490 3
Total definite-lived intangible assets$16,230 12
The goodwill resulting from the transaction, $10.8 million of which is deductible for tax purposes due to a prior asset acquisition, is primarily attributable to the potential growth of the Company’s RMS business from new customers introduced to Cellero and the assembled workforce of the acquired business.
The Company incurred transaction and integration costs in connection with the acquisition of $0.7 million and $2.7 million during fiscal years 2021 and 2020, respectively, which were included in Selling, general and administrative expenses within the consolidated statements of income.
Pro forma financial information as well as the disclosure of actual revenue and operating income (loss) have not been included because Cellero's financial results are not significant when compared to the Company’s consolidated financial results.
HemaCare Corporation
On January 3, 2020, the Company acquired HemaCare Corporation (HemaCare), a business specializing in the production of human-derived cellular products for the cell therapy market. The acquisition of HemaCare expands the Company’s comprehensive portfolio of early-stage research and manufacturing support solutions to encompass the production and customization of high-quality, human derived cellular products to better support clients’ cell therapy programs. The purchase price of HemaCare was $376.7 million, net of $3.1 million in cash. The acquisition was funded through a combination of available cash and proceeds from the Company’s Credit Facility. This business is reported as part of the Company’s RMS reportable segment.
The purchase price allocation was as follows:
January 3, 2020
(in thousands)
Trade receivables$6,451 
Inventories8,468 
Other current assets (excluding cash)3,494 
Property, plant and equipment10,033 
Goodwill210,196 
Definite-lived intangible assets183,540 
Other long-term assets5,920 
Current liabilities(5,188)
Deferred tax liabilities(38,529)
Other long-term liabilities(7,664)
Total purchase price allocation$376,721 
From the date of the acquisition through December 26, 2020, the Company recorded measurement-period adjustments related to the acquisition that resulted in an immaterial change to the purchase price allocation on a consolidated basis. No further adjustments will be made to the purchase price allocation.
The definite-lived intangible assets acquired were as follows:
Definite-Lived Intangible AssetsWeighted Average Amortization Life
(in thousands)(in years)
Client relationships$170,390 19
Trade name7,330 10
Other intangible assets5,820 3
Total definite-lived intangible assets$183,540 18
The goodwill resulting from the transaction is primarily attributable to the potential growth of the Company’s RMS business from new customers introduced to HemaCare and the assembled workforce of the acquired business. The goodwill attributable to HemaCare is not deductible for tax purposes.
The Company incurred transaction and integration costs in connection with the acquisition of $0.7 million, $6.1 million and $3.3 million during fiscal years 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively, which were included in Selling, general and administrative expenses within the consolidated statements of income.
Beginning on January 3, 2020, HemaCare has been included in the operating results of the Company. HemaCare revenue and operating loss during fiscal year 2020 was $43.0 million and $8.1 million, respectively.
Fiscal 2019 Acquisitions
Citoxlab
On April 29, 2019, the Company acquired Citoxlab, a non-clinical CRO, specializing in regulated safety assessment services, non-regulated discovery services, and medical device testing. With operations in Europe and North America, the acquisition of Citoxlab further strengthens the Company’s position as a leading, global, early-stage CRO by expanding its scientific portfolio and geographic footprint, which enhances the Company’s ability to partner with clients across the drug discovery and development continuum. The purchase price of Citoxlab was $490.4 million, net of $36.7 million in cash, which was funded through a combination of available cash and proceeds from the Company’s Credit Facility. This business is reported as part of the Company’s DSA reportable segment.
The purchase price allocation was as follows:
April 29, 2019
(in thousands)
Trade receivables$35,405 
Inventories5,282 
Other current assets (excluding cash)13,917 
Property, plant and equipment88,605 
Goodwill280,161 
Definite-lived intangible assets162,400 
Other long-term assets20,063 
Deferred revenue(15,278)
Current liabilities(46,081)
Deferred tax liabilities(27,458)
Other long-term liabilities(22,624)
Redeemable noncontrolling interest(4,035)
Total purchase price allocation$490,357 
From the date of the acquisition through March 28, 2020, the Company recorded measurement-period adjustments related to the acquisition that resulted in an immaterial change to the purchase price allocation on a consolidated basis. No further adjustments will be made to the purchase price allocation.
The definite-lived intangible assets acquired were as follows:
Definite-Lived Intangible AssetsWeighted Average Amortization Life
(in thousands)(in years)
Client relationships$134,600 13
Developed technology19,900 3
Backlog7,900 1
Total definite-lived intangible assets$162,400 12
The goodwill resulting from the transaction, $7.2 million of which is deductible for tax purposes due to a prior asset acquisition, is primarily attributable to the potential growth of the Company’s DSA business from new customers introduced to Citoxlab and the assembled workforce of the acquired business.
The Company incurred transaction and integration costs in connection with the acquisition of $2.3 million, $4.1 million and $20.7 million during fiscal years 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively, which were included in Selling, general and administrative expenses within the consolidated statements of income.
Other Acquisition
On August 28, 2019, the Company acquired an 80% ownership interest in a supplier that supports the Company’s DSA reportable segment. The purchase price paid was approximately $23 million, net of a $4 million pre-existing relationship. The fair value of the net assets acquired included $13 million of goodwill, $12 million of other long-term assets, and $9 million for a 20% redeemable noncontrolling interest. The business is reported as part of the Company’s DSA reportable segment. Pro forma information and acquisition expenses have not been presented because such information is not material to the financial statements.
Divestitures
RMS Japan Divestiture
On October 12, 2021, the Company sold its RMS Japan operations to The Jackson Laboratory for a preliminary purchase price of $73.5 million, which included $8.2 million in cash, $3.6 million pension over funding, and certain post-closing adjustments.
The RMS Japan business was reported in the Company’s RMS reportable segment. The Company determined that the RMS Japan business was not optimized within the Company’s portfolio at its current scale, and that the capital could be better deployed in other long-term growth opportunities.
During the three months ended December 25, 2021, the Company recorded a gain on the divestiture of the RMS Japan business of $22.7 million, net of costs to sell, a currency translation adjustment, and other adjustments related to certain ongoing arrangements with the buyer, which was included in Other (expense) income, net within the Company’s consolidated statements of income. The carrying amounts of the major classes of assets and liabilities associated with the divestiture of the business were as follows:
October 12, 2021
(in thousands)
Assets
Current assets
$26,524 
Property, plant, and equipment, net17,379 
Goodwill4,129 
Other assets3,695 
Total assets$51,727 
Liabilities
Current liabilities$8,705 
Long-term liabilities94 
Total liabilities$8,799 
CDMO Sweden Divestiture
On October 12, 2021, the Company sold its gene therapy CDMO site in Sweden to a private investor group for a preliminary purchase price of $59.6 million, net of $0.2 million in cash and other post-closing adjustments that may impact the purchase price. Included in the purchase price are contingent payments fair valued at $15.3 million, which were estimated using a probability weighted model (the maximum contingent contractual payments are up to $25.0 million based on future performance), as well as a purchase obligation of approximately $10 million between the parties.
The Sweden CDMO business was acquired in March 2021 as part of the acquisition of Cognate and was reported in the Company’s Manufacturing reportable segment. The Company routinely evaluates the strategic fit and fundamental performance of our acquisitions integrated within our global infrastructure. As part of this assessment, the Company determined that this capital could be better deployed in other long-term growth opportunities.
Due to the purchase price approximating the carrying value of the disposal group, no gain or loss was recorded during the three months ended December 25, 2021. The carrying amounts of the major classes of assets and liabilities associated with the divestiture of the business were as follows:
October 12, 2021
(in thousands)
Assets
Current assets
$8,187 
Property, plant and equipment, net14,339 
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net19,733 
Goodwill27,764 
Intangible assets, net14,089 
Total assets$84,112 
Liabilities
Current liabilities$6,386 
Operating lease right-of-use liabilities 18,221 
Total liabilities$24,607