NOTE 4 – ACQUISITIONS

From its inception in late 2008, the Company has successfully acquired 20 open-deck trucking companies. To date, the primary reason for each acquisition was to add resources and services in geographic areas, customers and markets that the Company wants to serve.

For each acquisition, the aggregate purchase price was allocated to the major categories of assets acquired and liabilities assumed at estimated fair values as of the acquisition date, which were based, in part, upon outside preliminary appraisals for certain assets and subject to change when additional information concerning final asset and liability values is obtained. The final purchase price allocations may result in adjustments to certain assets and liabilities, including the residual amount allocated to goodwill.

2018 Acquisitions

The following is a summary of the allocation of the purchase price paid to the fair values of the net assets, net of cash acquired, of the Company’s 2018 acquisitions (in millions):


(all amounts in U.S. dollars)
	Leavitt's		Builders		Kelsey Trail		Aveda
Accounts receivable	$	1.9	$	8.4	$	2.3	$	37.3
Parts supplies		0.1		0.3		—		—
Prepaid and other current assets		0.4		1.5		0.4		2.5
Property and equipment		8.5		29.4		9.2		89.8
Goodwill		5.1		14.7		3.3		7.7
Intangible assets		3.6		10.6		1.5		15.0
Other long-term assets		—		0.5		—		—
Deferred tax liability		—		(9.2)		(2.7)		(6.7)
Accounts payable and other liabilities		(4.9)		(19.9)		(8.0)		(30.0)
Total	$	14.7	$	36.3	$	6.0	$	115.6

Leavitt’s Freight Service

On August 1, 2018, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding equity interests of Leavitt’s Freight Service, Inc. (Leavitt’s), based in Springfield, Oregon. Total consideration paid was $14.9 million of cash, which was funded with cash on hand. The acquisition was treated as an asset purchase because Leavitt’s was a qualified subchapter S-subsidiary acquired directly from an S-corporation; therefore, the values assigned to the intangible assets and goodwill are deductible for tax purposes. Approximately $0.3 million of transaction expenses were incurred in the acquisition, which will be deductible for tax purposes because the transaction qualified as an asset purchase. As of December 31, 2018, the valuation of identifiable intangible assets was completed resulting in a decrease of $1.6 million to the provisional intangible assets recorded of $5.2 million, with a corresponding increase to goodwill. The resulting intangible assets totaling $3.6 million consist of trade name valued at $1.8 million, non-compete agreements valued at $0.5 million and customer relationships intangible of $1.3 million. For the three months ended December 31, 2018, the change resulted in an insignificant decrease in amortization expense and accumulated amortization.

Builders Transportation

On August 1, 2018, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding equity interests of Builders Transportation Co., LLC (Builders), based in Memphis, Tennessee. Total consideration paid was $36.3 million, consisting of $30.0 million in cash, 399,530 shares of Daseke common stock valued at $3.4 million and the payoff of $2.9 million of outstanding debt. The cash consideration was funded with cash on hand. The acquisition was a stock purchase; therefore, the values assigned to the intangible assets and goodwill are not deductible for tax purposes. Approximately $0.2 million of transaction expenses were incurred in the acquisition, which are not deductible for tax purposes. As of December 31, 2018, the valuation of identifiable intangible assets was completed resulting in a decrease of $2.5 million to the provisional intangible assets recorded of $13.1 million, with a corresponding increase to goodwill. The resulting intangible assets totaling $10.6 million consist of trade name valued at $5.0 million, non-compete agreements valued at $0.5 million and customer relationships intangible of $5.1 million. For the three months ended December 31, 2018, the change resulted in an increase in amortization expense and accumulated amortization of $0.2 million, of which $0.1 million is related to the previous quarter. Additionally, goodwill and deferred tax liability were increased by $0.4 million to recognize deferred taxes on the increase in amortizable identifiable intangible assets.

Kelsey Trail Trucking

On July 1, 2018, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding equity interests of Kelsey Trail Trucking Ltd. (Kelsey Trail), based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan province, Canada. Total consideration paid was $6.2 million, consisting of $5.3 million in cash and 95,859 shares of Daseke common stock valued at $0.9 million. The cash consideration was funded with cash on hand. The acquisition was a stock purchase; therefore, the values assigned to the intangible assets and goodwill are not deductible for tax purposes. Approximately $0.1 million of transaction expenses were incurred in the acquisition, which are not deductible for tax purposes. As of December 31, 2018, the valuation of identifiable intangible assets was completed resulting in a decrease of $0.3 million to the provisional intangible assets recorded of $1.9 million, with a corresponding increase to goodwill. The resulting intangible assets totaling $1.6 million consist of trade name valued at $1.5 million and non-compete agreements valued at $0.1 million. For the three months ended December 31, 2018, the change resulted in an insignificant decrease in amortization expense and accumulated amortization. Additionally, goodwill and deferred tax liability were increased by $2.5 million to adjust the beginning balance of deferred taxes. During the first quarter of 2019, goodwill and deferred tax liability were decreased by $0.9 million to adjust the beginning balance of deferred taxes.

Aveda Transportation and Energy Services

On June 6, 2018, the Company acquired all of the outstanding common shares of Aveda Transportation and Energy Services Inc., a corporation existing under the laws of the Province of Alberta, Canada (Aveda), pursuant to the Agreement and the Plan of Arrangement (the Agreement). Total consideration paid was $118.7 million, consisting of $27.3 million in cash, 1,612,979 shares of Daseke common stock valued at $15.4 million, and the payoff of $54.8 million of outstanding debt. The Company will also pay to the holders of Aveda common shares up to C$0.45 in cash per Aveda common share, contingent on and based on Aveda’s Company EBITDA (as defined in the Agreement) meeting certain thresholds set forth in the Agreement for the period beginning June 1, 2018 and ending on May 1, 2019 or with agreement of the parties, July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. The contingent consideration for this earn-out has been valued at an estimated $21.2 million and has not been paid to the sellers as of December 31, 2019. The Aveda acquisition was a stock purchase; therefore, the value assigned to the intangible assets and goodwill are not deductible for tax purposes. Approximately $1.1 million of transaction expenses were incurred in the acquisition, which are not deductible for tax purposes. As of December 31, 2018, the valuation of identifiable intangible assets was completed resulting in an increase of $6.1 million to the provisional intangible assets recorded of $9.0 million. The resulting intangible assets totaling $15.0 million consist of trade name valued at $6.3 million, non-compete agreements valued at $1.5 million and customer relationships intangible of $7.2 million. For the three months ended December 31, 2018, the change resulted in an insignificant increase in amortization expense and accumulated amortization. Additionally, goodwill and deferred tax liability were increased by $0.7 million to recognize deferred taxes on the increase in amortizable identifiable intangible assets. Additionally, goodwill and deferred tax liability were increased by $4.7 million to adjust the beginning balance of deferred taxes. During the first quarter of 2019, goodwill and deferred tax liability were increased by $0.7 million to adjust the beginning balance of deferred taxes.

2017 Acquisitions

The following is a summary of the allocation of the purchase price paid to the fair values of the net assets, net of cash acquired, of the Company’s 2017 acquisitions (in millions):


(all amounts in U.S. dollars)
							Tennessee
			Moore		Roadmaster		Steel
	Belmont		Freight		Group		Haulers		R&R		Steelman		Schilli		Big Freight
Accounts receivable	$	0.2	$	4.5	$	9.8	$	20.2	$	5.1	$	4.4	$	8.6	$	4.9
Parts supplies		—		0.3		0.2		—		0.1		0.1		1.7		0.2
Prepaid and other current assets		0.1		0.3		1.1		5.9		1.5		2.3		2.5		0.3
Property and equipment		1.6		22.0		36.8		8.7		16.9		11.1		39.9		11.5
Goodwill		2.4		17.3		51.7		34.6		15.7		9.7		11.1		7.7
Intangible assets		1.8		30.4		22.9		49.9		11.0		6.6		6.0		4.2
Other long-term assets		—		0.1		0.7		19.0		0.2		5.0		0.9		0.1
Deferred tax liability		(1.3)		(13.8)		(10.0)		(32.6)		(8.9)		(4.8)		(15.4)		(4.8)
Accounts payable and other liabilities		(0.3)		(1.9)		(26.8)		(14.0)		(3.4)		(15.6)		(27.9)		(6.3)
Total	$	4.5	$	59.2	$	86.4	$	91.7	$	38.2	$	18.8	$	27.4	$	17.8

Belmont

On December 29, 2017, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding equity interests of Belmont Enterprises, Inc. (Belmont) based in Olympia, Washington. Total consideration paid was $4.6 million in cash funded through the Company’s line of credit under the ABL Facility.

The acquisition was a stock purchase; therefore, the values assigned to the intangible assets and goodwill are not deductible for tax purposes. Transaction expenses incurred in the acquisition, which are not deductible for tax purposes, were immaterial. As of June 30, 2018, the valuation of identifiable intangible assets was completed resulting in assets totaling $1.7 million, consisting of trade name valued at $0.3 million, non-compete agreements valued at $0.2 million and customer relationships intangible of $1.2 million, with a corresponding decrease to goodwill. For the three months ended June 30, 2018, the change resulted in an increase in amortization expense and accumulated amortization of $0.1 million, of which $62,566 is related to the previous quarter. Additionally, goodwill and a corresponding deferred tax liability of $0.6 million was recognized based on the rates in effect on the acquisition date. The deferred tax liability was re-measured using the TCJA rates, which resulted in the recognition of a $0.4 million deferred tax benefit.

Moore Freight Services

On December 1, 2017, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding equity interests of: (1) Moore Freight Service, Inc., (2) RT & L, LLC, (3) JD and Partners, LLC, (4) TM Transport and Leasing, LLC, and (5) Rand, LLC (collectively Moore Freight Services) based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Total consideration paid was $59.1 million, consisting of $35.1 million in cash and 145,129 shares of Daseke common stock valued at $1.8 million and the repayment of $22.2 million of long-term debt by the Company. The cash consideration was funded with cash on hand and the Term Loan Facility. The acquisition was a stock purchase; therefore, the values assigned to the intangible assets and goodwill are not deductible for tax purposes. Approximately $0.6 million of transaction expenses were incurred in the acquisition, which are not deductible for tax purposes. As of June 30, 2018, the valuation of identifiable intangible assets was completed resulting in assets totaling $30.4 million, consisting of trade name valued at $3.2 million, non-compete agreements valued at $3.5 million and customer relationships intangible of $23.7 million, with a corresponding decrease to goodwill. For the three months ended June 30, 2018, the change resulted in an increase in amortization expense and accumulated amortization of $1.5 million, of which $0.9 million related to the previous quarter. Additionally, goodwill and a corresponding deferred tax liability of $11.7 million was recognized based on the rates in effect on the acquisition date. The deferred tax liability was re-measured using the TCJA rates, which resulted in the recognition of a $4.0 million deferred tax benefit. For the three months ended December 31, 2018, the beginning balance of the deferred tax liability related to net operating losses was reduced by $0.5 million, based on the rates in effect on the acquisition date, with a corresponding decrease to goodwill. The deferred tax adjustment was re-measured using the TCJA rates, which resulted in the recognition of $0.2 million deferred tax expense in the three months ended December 31, 2018.

Roadmaster Group

On December 1, 2017, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding equity interests of Roadmaster Group, Inc. and subsidiaries, and Roadmaster Equipment Leasing, Inc. and all subsidiaries (collectively the Roadmaster Group) based in Phoenix, Arizona. Total consideration paid was $86.9 million, consisting of $37.5 million in cash, 3,114,247 shares of Daseke common stock valued at $39.1 million and the repayment of $10.3 million of long-term debt by the Company. The cash consideration was funded with cash on hand and the Term Loan Facility. The acquisition was a stock purchase; therefore, the values assigned to the intangible assets and goodwill are not deductible for tax purposes. Approximately $0.6 million of transaction expenses were incurred in the acquisition, which are not deductible for tax purposes. As of June 30, 2018, the valuation of identifiable intangible assets was completed resulting in assets totaling $22.9 million, consisting of trade name valued at $12.7 million, non-compete agreements valued at $2.9 million and customer relationships intangible of $7.3 million, with a corresponding decrease to goodwill. For the three months ended June 30, 2018, the change resulted in an increase in amortization expense and accumulated amortization of $0.6 million, of which $0.3 million related to the previous quarter. Additionally, goodwill and a corresponding deferred tax liability of $8.7 million was recognized based on the rates in effect on the acquisition date. The deferred tax liability was re-measured using the TCJA rates, which resulted in the recognition of a $3.0 million deferred tax benefit. For the three months ended December 31, 2018, the beginning balance of the deferred tax liability related to net operating losses and fixed assets was reduced by $9.4 million, based on the rates in effect on the acquisition date, with a corresponding decrease to goodwill. The deferred tax adjustment was re-measured at the TCJA rates, resulting in $3.5 million of deferred tax expense in the three months ended December 31, 2018.

Tennessee Steel Haulers & Co.

On December 1, 2017, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding equity interests of: (1) Tennessee Steel Haulers, Inc., (2) Alabama Carriers, Inc., and (3) Fleet Movers Inc. (collectively TSH & Co.) based in Nashville, Tennessee. Total consideration paid was $91.9 million, consisting of $74.9 million in cash and 972,680 shares of Daseke common stock valued at $12.0 million and the repayment of $5.0 million of long-term debt by the Company. The cash consideration was funded with cash on hand and the Term Loan Facility. The acquisition was a stock purchase; therefore, the values assigned to the intangible assets and goodwill are not deductible for tax purposes. Approximately $0.5 million of transaction expenses were incurred in the acquisition, which are not deductible for tax purposes. As of June 30, 2018, the valuation of identifiable intangible assets was completed resulting in assets totaling $49.8 million, consisting of trade name valued at $21.5 million, non-compete agreements valued at $12.4 million and customer relationships intangible of $15.9 million, with a corresponding decrease to goodwill. For the three months ended June 30, 2018, the change resulted in an increase in amortization expense and accumulated amortization of $2.1 million, of which $1.2 million related to the previous quarter. Additionally, goodwill and a deferred tax liability of $19.2 million was recognized based on the rates in effect on the acquisition date. The deferred tax liability was re-measured using the TCJA rates, which resulted in the recognition of a $6.6 million deferred tax benefit. For the three months ended December 31, 2018, the beginning balance of the deferred tax liability related to certain deferred taxes was increased by $5.9 million, based on the rate in effect on the acquisition date, with a corresponding increase to goodwill. The deferred tax adjustment was re-measured at the TCJA rates, resulting in $1.6 million of deferred tax benefit in the three months ended December 31, 2018.

R&R Trucking Holdings, LLC

On September 1, 2017, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding stock of R&R Trucking Holdings, LLC (R&R), based in Duenweg, Missouri. Total consideration paid was $38.4 million, consisting of $24.6 million in cash and the assumption and repayment of $13.8 million of long-term debt by the Company. The cash consideration was funded through a delayed draw on September 1, 2017 under the Term Loan Facility. The acquisition was a stock purchase; therefore, the values assigned to the intangible assets and goodwill are not deductible for tax purposes. Approximately $0.6 million of transaction expenses were incurred in the acquisition, which are not deductible for tax purposes.

The Steelman Companies

On July 1, 2017, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding stock of The Steelman Companies (Steelman), based in Springfield, Missouri, for consideration of $18.8 million, consisting of $11.2 million in cash and 746,170 shares of Daseke common stock valued at $7.6 million. The fair value of the 746,170 shares issued was determined based on the closing price of the stock on the acquisition close date. The cash consideration was funded through cash on hand. The acquisition was a stock purchase under GAAP. A Section 338(h)(10) election was filed for certain of the entities acquired, which will deem those acquisitions as an asset purchase for tax purposes; therefore, approximately $14.9 million of the values assigned to the intangible assets and goodwill are expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Approximately $0.3 million of transaction expenses were incurred in the acquisition, which are not deductible for tax purposes. As of June 30, 2018, the provisional amount of goodwill was increased by $1.7 million with a corresponding increase to deferred tax liability. The deferred tax adjustment was re-measured at the TCJA rates, resulting in $0.6 million of deferred tax expense in the three months ended December 31, 2018.

Schilli Transportation Services, Inc.

On May 1, 2017, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding stock of Schilli Transportation Services, Inc. and certain of its affiliates (Schilli), based in Remington, Indiana. Total consideration paid was $27.4 million, consisting of $21.0 million in cash, 232,885 shares of Daseke common stock valued at $2.3 million and the refinancing of $4.0 million of long-term debt by the Company. The fair value of the 232,885 shares issued was determined based on the closing price of the stock on the acquisition close date. The cash consideration was funded through a delayed draw on May 1, 2017 under the Term Loan Facility. The acquisition was a stock purchase; therefore, the values assigned to the intangible assets and goodwill are not deductible for tax purposes. Approximately $0.4 million of transaction expenses were incurred in the acquisition, which are not deductible for tax purposes. As of June 30, 2018, the provisional balance of goodwill was increased by $2.8 million for fair value adjustments to assets as of the acquisition date with a decrease to receivables of $0.9 million, held-for-sale assets of $0.3 million and fixed assets of $1.6 million. Additionally, the deferred tax liability was decreased by $0.7 million, with a corresponding decrease to goodwill.

Big Freight Systems, Inc.

On May 1, 2017, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding stock of Big Freight Systems, Inc. (Big Freight), based in Steinbach, Manitoba. Total consideration paid was $16.7 million consisting of $12.4 million in cash, 109,248 shares of Daseke common stock valued at $1.1 million and the assumption of approximately $3.2 million of outstanding debt by the Company. The fair value of the 109,248 shares issued was determined based on the closing price of the stock on the acquisition close date. Big Freight’s purchase agreement also contains an earn-out for additional cash consideration to be paid on the excess of each of 2017, 2018 and 2019’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA Amount) over 2016’s EBITDA Amount (as defined in the purchase agreement), multiplied by 0.4. A contingent liability of $1.1 million was included in the allocation of the purchase price for this earn-out. The cash consideration was funded through a delayed draw on May 1, 2017 under the Term Loan Facility and cash on hand. The acquisition was a stock purchase; therefore, the values assigned to the intangible assets and goodwill are not deductible for tax purposes. Approximately $0.6 million of transaction expenses were incurred in the acquisition, which are not deductible for tax purposes. As of June 30, 2018, the provisional amount of goodwill was increased by $0.6 million (net of a $0.3 million foreign currency translation adjustment) with a corresponding increase to deferred tax liability.

For the year ended December 31, 2018, revenue and net loss of the acquired companies from their respective dates of acquisition was $163.6 million and $1.5 million, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2017, revenue and net income of the acquired companies from their respective dates of acquisition was $154.0 million and $15.6 million, respectively.

Supplemental Pro Forma Information (Unaudited)

The following supplemental pro forma financial information reflects the 2018 acquisitions as if they occurred on January 1, 2018. This pro forma financial information has been presented for illustrative purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the operating results that would have been achieved had the pro forma events taken place on January 1, 2018. Further, the pro forma financial information does not purport to project the future operating results of the consolidated company.


	Year Ended December 31,
	(unaudited)
(In millions, except per share amounts)	2018
Pro forma revenue	$	1,747.4
Pro forma net loss	$	(5.7)
Pro forma net loss per common share:
Basic	$	(0.09)
Diluted	$	(0.09)