Business Combinations (Notes)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2019

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]

ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES

Acquisitions and Equity Method Investments

During 2019, the Company acquired several businesses that complement existing products and services. Primary activity during 2019 related to the acquisition of PFS, reported within the Industrial segment. On May 15, 2019, the Company acquired all the outstanding capital stock of PFS, a manufacturer of precision flow control equipment including precision dosing pumps and controls that serve the global water, oil and gas, agriculture, industrial and specialty market segments. Total cash paid, net of cash acquired, was approximately $1.46 billion. In addition, the Company acquired an independent dealer to support the ongoing strategy to expand our distribution network as well as other businesses that strengthen the Company's product portfolios, reported within the Climate segment.

The aggregate cash paid for all acquisitions in 2019, net of cash acquired, totaled $1.54 billion and was financed through a combination of the issuance of senior notes and cash on hand. Refer to Note 8, "Debt and Credit Facilities" for more information regarding financing. Acquisitions are recorded using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC 805, "Business Combinations" (ASC 805). As a result, the aggregate price has been allocated to assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on the estimate of fair market value of such assets and liabilities at the date of acquisition. Intangible assets associated with these acquisitions totaled $687.7 million and primarily relate to trademarks and customer relationships. The excess purchase price over the estimated fair value of net assets acquired was recognized as goodwill and totaled $846.6 million.

The preliminary allocation of the purchase price and related measurement period adjustments related to the PFS acquisition were as follows:

In millions	Preliminary May 15, 2019			Measurement Period Adjustments			As Adjusted May 15, 2019
Current assets	$	124.8		$	(0.9	)	$	123.9
Intangibles	662.2			—			662.2
Goodwill	888.0			(86.7		)	801.3
Other noncurrent assets	48.4			(1.9		)	46.5
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	(72.3		)	2.3			(70.0		)
Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities	(195.9		)	88.3			(107.6		)
Total purchase price, net of cash acquired	$	1,455.2		$	1.1		$	1,456.3

Accounts receivable and current liabilities were stated at their historical carrying values, which approximates fair value given the short-term nature of these assets and liabilities. The estimate of fair value for inventory and property, plant and equipment are based on an assessment of the acquired assets condition as well as an evaluation of current market value of such assets. Measurement period adjustments primarily relate to changes in estimated deferred taxes as additional information was obtained during the measurement period, including assessment of realizability of certain acquired deferred tax assets and tax rates applicable to non-US intangible assets.

The Company recorded intangible assets based on their preliminary estimate of fair value, which consisted of the following:

In millions	Weighted-average useful life (in years)	May 15, 2019
Customer relationships	14	$	457.6
Trade names	Indefinite	168.2
Other	7	36.4
Total		$	662.2

The valuation of intangible assets was determined using an income approach methodology. The fair values of the customer relationship intangible assets were determined using the multi-period excess earnings method based on discounted projected net cash flows associated with the net earnings attributable to the acquired customer relationships. These projected cash flows are estimated over the remaining economic life of the intangible asset and are considered from a market participant perspective. Key assumptions used in estimating future cash flows included projected revenue growth rates and customer attrition rates. The projected future cash flows are discounted to present value using an appropriate discount rate. The fair values of the trade name intangible assets were estimated utilizing the relief from royalty method which is a form of the income approach based on royalty rates determined from observed market royalties applied to projected revenue supporting the trade names and discounted to present value using an appropriate discount rate. Any excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair value of net assets was recognized as goodwill. The goodwill is attributed primarily to the fair value of the expected cost synergies and revenue growth from PFS businesses and is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

The results of PFS are reported within the Industrial segment from the date of acquisition. During 2019, the Company incurred $12.9 million of acquisition-related costs which are included in Selling and administrative expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. The Company has not included pro forma financial information required under ASC 805 as the pro forma impact was deemed not material.

During 2018, the Company acquired several businesses and entered into a joint venture. The aggregate cash paid, net of cash acquired, totaled $285.2 million and was funded through cash on hand. Ownership interests in a joint venture are accounted for under the equity method when the Company does not have a controlling financial interest and reported within Other noncurrent assets on the Balance Sheet.

Primary activity during 2018 related to the acquisition of ICS Group Holdings Limited in January 2018. The business, reported within the Climate segment, specializes in the temporary rental of energy efficient chillers for commercial and industrial buildings across Europe. In addition, the Company acquired independent dealers to expand its distribution network. Intangible assets associated with these acquisitions totaled $45.2 million and primarily relate to trademarks and customer relationships. The excess purchase price over the estimated fair value of net assets acquired was recognized as goodwill and totaled $119.9 million.

In addition, the Company completed its investment of a 50% ownership interest in a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Mitsubishi) in May 2018. The joint venture, reported within the Climate segment, focuses on marketing, selling and supporting variable refrigerant flow (VRF) and ductless heating and air conditioning systems through Trane, American Standard and Mitsubishi channels in the U.S. and select Latin American countries. Ongoing results since the date of investment are accounted for under the equity method and are not considered material to the Company’s results of operations.

During 2017, the Company acquired several businesses, including channel acquisitions, that complement existing products and services. Acquisitions within the Climate segment primarily consisted of independent dealers which support the ongoing strategy to expand the Company's distribution network. Acquisitions within the Industrial segment primarily consisted of a telematics business which builds upon our growing portfolio of connected assets. The aggregate cash paid, net of cash acquired, totaled $157.6 million and was funded through cash on hand.

Divestitures

The Company has retained obligations from previously sold businesses, including amounts related to the 2013 spin-off of its commercial and residential security business, that primarily include ongoing expenses for postretirement benefits, product liability and legal costs. The components of Discontinued operations, net of tax for the years ended December 31 are as follows:

In millions	2019			2018			2017
Pre-tax earnings (loss) from discontinued operations	$	54.8		$	(85.5	)	$	(34.0	)
Tax benefit (expense)	(14.2		)	64.0			8.6
Discontinued operations, net of tax	$	40.6		$	(21.5	)	$	(25.4	)

Pre-tax earnings (loss) from discontinued operations includes costs associated with Ingersoll Rand Company for the settlement and defense of asbestos-related claims, insurance settlements on asbestos-related matters and the revaluation of its liability for potential future claims and recoveries. Refer to Note 22, "Commitments and Contingencies," for more information related to asbestos.