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Acquisition Activity
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2022
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]  
Acquisition Activity Acquisition Activity
Acquisition of Rasmussen University

On the RU Closing Date, the Company completed the Rasmussen Acquisition pursuant to a membership interest purchase agreement dated October 28, 2020, or the Purchase Agreement, acquiring RU for an adjusted aggregate purchase price, subject to post-closing working capital adjustments, and net of cash acquired, of $325.5 million in cash.

The Company applied the acquisition method of accounting to the Rasmussen Acquisition, whereby the excess of the acquisition date fair value of consideration transferred over the fair value of identifiable net assets was allocated to goodwill. Goodwill reflects the fair value associated with the RU workforce and synergies expected from cost savings, operations, and revenue enhancements of the combined company that are expected to result from the acquisition. The goodwill recorded as part of the acquisition was allocated to the RU Segment in the amount of $217.4 million and is deductible for tax purposes.

The preliminary opening balance sheet is subject to adjustment based on a final assessment of the fair values of certain acquired assets and liabilities, primarily intangible assets and goodwill. The Company has up to one year from the RU Closing Date, or the measurement period, to complete the allocation of the purchase price. As the Company finalizes its assessment of the fair values of certain acquired assets and liabilities assumed, additional purchase price adjustments may be recorded during the measurement period. The Company will reflect measurement period adjustments, if any, in the period in which the adjustments occur. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company recorded a $0.5 million increase in goodwill recorded in connection with the Rasmussen Acquisition based on the final working capital adjustment.
The following table summarizes the components of the estimated consideration along with the purchase price allocation (in thousands):

Purchase Price AllocationAmount
Cash and cash equivalents$329,000 
Working capital adjustment and additional cash contributions2,333 
Total consideration 331,333 
Assets acquired:
Cash and cash equivalents5,200 
Accounts receivable10,700 
Prepaid expenses4,600 
Property and equipment, net36,996 
Operating lease assets75,800 
Deferred tax asset3,049 
Intangible assets86,500 
Other assets600 
Total assets acquired223,445 
Liabilities assumed:
Accounts payable 1,200 
Accrued expenses6,142 
Deferred revenue22,700 
Operating lease liabilities, current11,200 
Operating lease liabilities, long-term67,000 
Other liabilities1,300 
Total liabilities assumed109,542 
Net assets acquired113,903 
Goodwill$217,430 

The fair value of the identified intangible assets, including the trade name, student roster, and lead conversions were determined using the income-based approach. The fair value of curricula and accreditation, licensing, and Title IV identified intangible assets were determined using the cost approach. The table below presents a summary of intangible assets acquired and the useful lives of these assets (in thousands):

Intangible AssetsUseful lifeAmount
Trade nameIndefinite26,500 
Accreditation, licensing and Title IVIndefinite24,500 
Student roster2 years20,000 
Curricula3 years14,000 
Lead conversions2 years1,500 
$86,500 

Acquisition of Graduate School USA

On the GSUSA Closing Date, the Company completed the GSUSA Acquisition pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement dated August 10, 2021 by and among American Public Training LLC, and Graduate School USA, or the Seller, for an aggregate purchase price of $1.0 million, subject to working capital adjustments. At closing, the Company received
approximately $1.9 million from the Seller, which represents the estimated net working capital at closing net of the initial cash payment to the Seller of $0.5 million which is the purchase price less $0.5 million retained by the Company to secure the indemnification obligations of the Seller. The purchase price reflects the $0.5 million due to Seller post-closing, and additional adjustments to the estimated net working capital at closing.

The Company applied the acquisition method of accounting to the GSUSA Acquisition, whereby the assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recognized at fair value on the GSUSA Closing Date. There was no goodwill recorded as a result of the GSUSA Acquisition, but an approximate $4.5 million noncash, non-taxable gain on the acquisition was recorded and is included as a separate line item on the Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended March 31, 2022.

The preliminary opening balance sheet is subject to adjustment based on a final assessment of the fair values of certain acquired assets and liabilities assumed. The Company has up to one year from the GSUSA Closing Date, or the measurement period, to complete the allocation of the purchase price. As the Company finalizes its assessment of the fair values of certain acquired assets and liabilities assumed, additional purchase price adjustments may be recorded during the measurement period. The Company will reflect measurement period adjustments, if any, in the period in which the adjustments occur.

The following table summarizes the components of the estimated consideration along with the purchase price allocation (in thousands):

Purchase Price Allocation (Unaudited)Amount
Cash and cash equivalents$1,000 
Working capital adjustment(3,388)
Total consideration (2,388)
Assets acquired:
Accounts receivable4,282 
Prepaid expenses1,096 
Property and equipment, net400 
Operating lease assets31,635 
Intangible assets965 
Total assets acquired38,378 
Liabilities assumed:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses810 
Deferred revenue1,969 
Lease liabilities, current1,179 
Lease liabilities, long-term30,779 
Deferred tax liability1,496 
Total liabilities assumed36,233 
Net assets acquired2,145 
Gain on acquisition$4,533 

The gain on acquisition represents the excess of the fair value of net assets acquired over consideration paid. The consideration paid represents a substantial discount to the book value of GSUSA’s net assets at the GSUSA Closing Date, primarily due to the fair value adjustments related to the trade name, fixed assets, and right-of-use lease assets and liabilities compared to book value. The gain on acquisition was primarily the result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on GSUSA’s revenue and earnings, and a lack of access to capital by the Seller. The agreed upon purchase price reflected the fact that GSUSA may need additional capital to fund operating losses.
The fair value of the identified intangible assets, including customer contracts and relationships and trade name were determined using the income-based approach. The fair value of curricula and accreditation and licensing identified intangible assets were determined using the cost approach. The table below presents a summary of intangible assets acquired and the useful lives of these assets (in thousands):

Intangible Assets (Unaudited)Useful lifeAmount
Customer contracts and relationships2.5 years744 
Curricula3 years158 
Trade name1 year35 
Accreditation and licenses2.5 years28 
$965 

Pro forma financial information relating to the GSUSA Acquisition is not presented because the GSUSA Acquisition did not represent a significant business acquisition for the Company.
For the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company incurred approximately $0.9 million of acquisition-related expenses related to RU and GSUSA, and for the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company incurred approximately $0.6 million of acquisition-related expenses related to RU. These expenses are included in general and administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Income.