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Business Acquisitions
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
Business Acquisitions Business Acquisitions
Acquisitions - Final
During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, the Company and its subsidiaries made the following business acquisitions:
On October 1, 2021, the Company acquired all of the capital stock of King Asphalt, Inc., an HMA production and paving company headquartered in Liberty, South Carolina. The transaction established the Company's first platform company in South Carolina and added three HMA plants in the Greenville, South Carolina metro area.
On October 18, 2021, a subsidiary of the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of J. Miller Construction Inc., a grading and sitework company headquartered in Pensacola, Florida. The transaction enhanced the Company’s vertical integration of construction services and supplemented the Company’s capabilities in the Pensacola, Florida market area.
On March 18, 2022, a subsidiary of the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of GAC Contractors, Inc., an asphalt paving, grading and sitework company headquartered in Panama City, Florida. The transaction enhanced the Company's operational resources and capabilities in the Panama City, Florida market area.
These acquisitions were accounted for as business combinations in accordance with Topic 805. The Company consulted with independent third parties to assist in the valuation process. As of September 30, 2022, the Company has finalized its purchase price allocation for these acquisitions. Total consideration transferred for these three acquisitions was $92.4 million as of September 30, 2022.
Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at their estimated fair values based on the methodology described under Fair Value Measurements in Note 2 - Significant Accounting Policies. The amount of the purchase price exceeding the net fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed was recorded as goodwill in the aggregate amount of $37.6 million for these three acquisitions, which is deductible for income tax purposes. Goodwill primarily represents the assembled work force and synergies expected to result from the acquisition.
The results of operations attributable to these acquisitions are included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, from the date of acquisition forward. The Company recorded certain costs to effect the acquisition as they were incurred, which are reflected in general and administrative expenses on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income in the amount of $0.4 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022.
North Carolina Acquisition - Provisional
On March 7, 2022, a subsidiary of the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of Southern Asphalt, Inc., an asphalt paving company headquartered in Burgaw, North Carolina. The transaction provided access to the Wilmington, North Carolina metro area market. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination in accordance with Topic 805. As of September 30, 2022, the purchase price allocation was provisional pending certain information necessary to finalize estimates of liabilities assumed. The Company consulted with independent third-parties to assist in the valuation process. The Company expects to finalize these values as soon as practicable and no later than one year from the acquisition date. Total consideration transferred for this acquisition was $11.7 million as of September 30, 2022.
Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at their estimated fair values based on the methodology described under Fair Value Measurements in Note 2 - Significant Accounting Policies. The amount of the purchase price exceeding the net fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed was recorded as provisional goodwill in the amount of approximately $7.4 million, of which $6.6 million is deductible for income tax purposes. Goodwill primarily represents the assembled work force and synergies expected to result from the acquisition.

The results of operations since the March 7, 2022 acquisition date attributable to this acquisition are included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022. The Company recorded certain costs to effect the acquisition as they were incurred, which are reflected in general and administrative expenses on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income in the amount of $0.1 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022.

South Carolina Acquisition - Provisional
On August 1, 2022, a subsidiary of the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of Southern Asphalt, Inc., an asphalt paving, grading and sitework company headquartered in Conway, South Carolina. The transaction provides access to Horry County and the larger Myrtle Beach metro area market. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination in accordance with Topic 805. As of September 30, 2022, the purchase price allocation has not yet been finalized due to the recent timing of this acquisition, as certain information is pending to finalize estimates of fair value of certain assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The Company consulted with independent third-parties to assist in the valuation process. The Company expects to finalize these values as soon as practicable and no later than one year from the acquisition date. Total consideration transferred for this acquisition was $25.6 million as of September 30, 2022.
Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at their estimated fair values based on the methodology described under Fair Value Measurements in Note 2 - Significant Accounting Policies. The amount of the purchase price exceeding the net fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed was recorded as provisional goodwill in the amount of approximately $0.3 million, of which $0.0 million is deductible for income tax purposes. Goodwill primarily represents the assembled work force and synergies expected to result from the acquisition.
The results of operations since the August 1, 2022 acquisition date attributable to this acquisition are included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022. The Company recorded certain costs to effect the acquisition as they were incurred, which are reflected in general and administrative expenses on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income in the amount of $0.3 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022.
Combined Acquisitions During the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2022
The following table summarizes the consideration for the aforementioned acquisitions and the amounts of identified assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of September 30, 2022 (in thousands):
Acquisitions - FinalNorth Carolina Acquisition - ProvisionalSouth Carolina Acquisition - ProvisionalTotal
Cash and cash equivalents$1,168 $— $— $1,168 
Contracts receivable including retainage7,162 1,854 — 9,016 
Cost and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts125 — — 125 
Inventories1,928 64 988 2,980 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets213 — — 213 
Property, plant and equipment45,776 3,879 30,636 80,291 
Deferred tax assets2,237 234 — 2,471 
Intangible assets9,000 — — 9,000 
Total assets67,609 6,031 31,624 105,264 
Accounts payable2,759 — — 2,759 
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts2,697 426 — 3,123 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities2,526 594 2,980 6,100 
Unfavorable contract liabilities4,900 — 3,000 7,900 
Deferred tax liabilities— — 282 282 
Total liabilities12,882 1,020 6,262 20,164 
Goodwill37,647 7,369 284 45,300 
Total cash consideration transferred92,374 11,716 25,646 129,736 
Total consideration payable— 664 — 664 
Total purchase price$92,374 $12,380 $25,646 $130,400 
The Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 includes $120.8 million of revenue and $0.9 million of net income attributable to the operations of the businesses acquired during the 2022 fiscal year from their respective acquisition dates through September 30, 2022.
The following presents pro forma revenues and net income as though the acquisitions had occurred on October 1, 2019 (unaudited, in thousands):
For the Fiscal Year Ended September 30,
202220212020
Pro forma revenues$1,374,936 $1,104,850 $979,790 
Pro forma net income$19,137 $18,016 $38,136 

Pro forma financial information is presented as if the operations of the acquisitions had been included in the consolidated results of the Company since October 1, 2019, and gives effect to transactions that are directly attributable to the acquisitions, including adjustments to:
(a)Include the pro forma results of operations of the acquisitions for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2022, 2021 and 2020.
            
(b)Include additional depreciation and depletion expense related to the fair value of acquired property, plant and equipment and reserves at aggregates facilities, as applicable, as if such assets were acquired on October 1, 2019 and consistently applied to the Company’s depreciation and depletion methodologies.
(c)Include interest expense under the Term Loan as if the funds borrowed to finance the purchase price were borrowed on October 1, 2019. Interest expense calculations further assume that no principal payments were made during the period from October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2022, and that the interest rate in effect on the date the Company made the acquisitions was in effect for the period from October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2022.

(d)Exclude $0.8 million of acquisition-related expenses from the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, as though such expenses were incurred prior to the pro forma acquisition date of October 1, 2019.

Pro forma information is presented for informational purposes and may not be indicative of revenue or net income that would have been achieved if these acquisitions had occurred on October 1, 2019.

Combined Acquisitions During the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2021

North Carolina Acquisitions

During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021, a subsidiary of the Company purchased five HMA production and paving companies and a grading and sitework company on the following dates and based in the following locations: (i) on October 8, 2020, in Carthage, North Carolina, (ii) on October 30, 2020, in Ahoskie, North Carolina, (iii) on December 3, 2020, in Raleigh, North Carolina, (iv) on December 18, 2020, in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, (v) on June 22, 2021, in Wilson, North Carolina and (vi) on September 10, 2021, in Albemarle, North Carolina. These acquisitions were accounted for as business combinations in accordance with Topic 805. Total consideration transferred for these six acquisitions was $98.7 million. The amount of the purchase price exceeding the net fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed was recorded as goodwill in the aggregate amount of $33.3 million for these acquisitions.

On August 2, 2021, a subsidiary of the Company acquired a crushed stone and aggregates facility located near Goldston, North Carolina. This acquisition was accounted for as a business combination in accordance with Topic 805. Total consideration transferred for this acquisition was $31.4 million. The amount of the purchase price exceeding the net fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed was recorded as goodwill in the aggregate amount of $2.4 million for this acquisition. The prior year provisional accounting for this acquisition was finalized as of September 30, 2022.

Alabama Acquisition

On July 30, 2021, a subsidiary of the Company acquired an HMA contracting company and related entities, all headquartered in Cullman, Alabama. This acquisition was accounted for as a business combination in accordance with Topic 805. Total consideration transferred for this acquisition was $82.1 million. The amount of the purchase price exceeding the net fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed was recorded as goodwill in the aggregate amount of $2.1 million for this acquisition. The prior year provisional accounting for this acquisition was finalized as of September 30, 2022.

The following table summarizes the consideration for the aforementioned acquisitions and the amounts of identified assets acquired and liabilities assumed (in thousands):
North Carolina AcquisitionsAlabama Acquisition Total as of September 30, 2021Finalized as of September 30, 2022
Accounts receivable$110 $— $110 $110 
Inventories4,819 6,480 11,299 11,209 
Property, plant and equipment70,613 35,020 105,633 105,847 
Mineral reserves (included in property, plant and equipment)18,600 38,118 56,718 56,718 
Intangible assets— 75 75 3,700 
Total assets94,142 79,693 173,835 177,584 
Total liabilities— (718)(718)(3,210)
Goodwill35,917 3,157 39,074 37,817 
Total purchase price$130,059 $82,132 $212,191 $212,191 

Combined Acquisitions During the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2020

During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020, a subsidiary of the Company purchased an HMA production and paving company and two HMA manufacturing plants and certain related assets on the following dates and based in the following locations: (i) on October 1, 2019, in Palm City, Florida, (ii) on March 23, 2020, in Pensacola and DeFuniak Springs, Florida. These acquisitions were accounted for as business combinations in accordance with Topic 805. Total consideration transferred for these two acquisitions was $27.5 million. The amount of the purchase price exceeding the net fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed was recorded as goodwill in the aggregate amount of $7.8 million for these acquisitions.