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Acquisitions
3 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2020
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
Acquisitions ACQUISITIONS
Assets acquired and liabilities assumed in business combinations are recorded on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of the respective acquisition date based upon the estimated fair values at such date. The results of operations of the business acquired by the Company are included in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings since the respective date of acquisition. The excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair values of the underlying assets acquired and liabilities assumed is allocated to Goodwill.
Pro forma supplemental financial information for all acquisitions is not provided as the impact of these acquisitions on the Company’s operating results was not material for any acquisition individually or in the aggregate.
During the three months ended September 30, 2020, there were no acquisitions.
The following represents the fiscal year 2020 acquisitions:

Fiscal Year 2020 Acquisitions:

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

Financial information on each transaction is as follows:


Shadow FinancialFi360Clear-StructureFunds-LibraryTotal
(In millions)
Cash payments, net of cash acquired$35.6 $116.0 $59.1 $69.6 $280.3 
Deferred payments, net2.9 3.5 2.6 — 9.0 
Contingent consideration liability— — 7.0 — 7.0 
Aggregate purchase price$38.5 $119.5 $68.7 $69.6 $296.3 
Net tangible assets acquired / (liabilities assumed)$(0.2)$(7.9)$0.6 $(3.2)$(10.7)
Goodwill17.6 84.4 44.2 39.0 185.2 
Intangible assets21.1 43.1 23.9 33.8 121.8 
Aggregate purchase price$38.5 $119.5 $68.7 $69.6 $296.3 

Shadow Financial Systems, Inc. (Shadow Financial)
In October 2019, the Company acquired Shadow Financial, a provider of multi-asset class post-trade solutions for the capital markets industry. The acquisition built upon Broadridges post-trade processing capabilities by adding a market-ready solution for exchanges, inter-dealer brokers and proprietary trading firms. In addition, the acquisition has added capabilities across exchange traded derivatives and cryptocurrency. Shadow Financial is included in our GTO reportable segment.
Goodwill is tax deductible.
Intangible assets acquired consist primarily of customer relationships and software technology, which are being amortized over a seven-year life and five-year life, respectively.

Fi360, Inc. (Fi360)
In November 2019, the Company acquired Fi360, a provider of fiduciary and Regulation Best Interest solutions for the wealth and retirement industry, including the accreditation and continuing education for the Accredited Investment Fiduciary® Designation, the leading designation focused on fiduciary responsibility. The acquisition has enhanced Broadridge’s retirement solutions by providing wealth and retirement advisors with fiduciary tools that complement its Matrix trust and trading platform. The acquisition has also further strengthened Broadridge’s data and analytics tools and solutions suite that enable asset managers to grow their businesses by providing greater transparency into the retirement market. Fi360 is included in our ICS reportable segment.
Goodwill is not tax deductible.
Intangible assets acquired consist primarily of customer relationships and software technology, which are being amortized over a seven-year life and five-year life, respectively.
The allocation of the purchase price will be finalized upon completion of the analysis of the fair values of the acquired business' assets and liabilities.
ClearStructure Financial Technology, LLC (ClearStructure)
In November 2019, the Company acquired ClearStructure, a global provider of portfolio management solutions for the private debt markets. ClearStructure’s component services has enhanced Broadridge’s existing multi-asset class, front-to-back office asset management technology suite, providing Broadridge clients with a capability to access the public and private markets. ClearStructure is included in our GTO reportable segment.
The contingent consideration liability is payable through fiscal year 2023 upon the achievement by the acquired business of certain revenue targets, and has a maximum potential pay-out of $12.5 million upon the achievement in full of the defined financial targets by the acquired business.
The fair value of the contingent consideration liability at September 30, 2020 is $7.0 million.
Goodwill is primarily tax deductible.
Intangible assets acquired consist primarily of customer relationships and software technology, which are being amortized over a seven-year life and five-year life, respectively.
The allocation of the purchase price will be finalized upon completion of the analysis of the fair values of the acquired business’ assets and liabilities, and is still subject to a working capital adjustment.

FundsLibrary Limited (“FundsLibrary”)
In February 2020, the Company acquired FundsLibrary, a provider of fund document and data dissemination in the European market. FundsLibrary's solutions enable fund managers to increase distribution opportunities and help them comply with regulations such as Solvency II and MiFID II. The business was combined with FundAssist, Broadridge's existing European funds regulatory communications business. The combination of FundsLibrary's data platform and technology with Broadridge's existing fund calculation, document creation and translation capabilities, creates an end-to-end solution for fund managers and distributors, enabling them to respond to demanding regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions. FundsLibrary is included in our ICS reportable segment.
Goodwill is not tax deductible.
Intangible assets acquired consist primarily of customer relationships and software technology, which are being amortized over a seven-year life and three-year life, respectively.
The allocation of the purchase price will be finalized upon completion of the analysis of the fair values of the acquired business’ assets and liabilities, and is still subject to a working capital adjustment.