Acquisitions

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2022

Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]

Acquisitions

3. Acquisitions

2022 Acquisitions

During the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company completed one acquisition. On May 2, 2022, the Company acquired 100% of the voting stock of AMN DPI ("AMN"), a designer and manufacturer of polymer pelletizing tools, for $8,453, net of cash acquired. The AMN acquisition extends the Company's reach into polymer processing equipment production within the Pumps & Process Solutions segment. In connection with this acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill of $2,315 and intangible assets of $5,349, primarily related to customer intangibles. The goodwill recorded as a result of this acquisition reflects the benefits expected to be derived from product line expansions and operational synergies. The goodwill is non-deductible for U.S. income tax purposes for this acquisition.

2021 Acquisitions

During the six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company acquired four businesses in separate transactions for total consideration of $88,457, net of cash acquired and including contingent consideration. These businesses were acquired to complement and expand upon existing operations within the Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions, and Clean Energy & Fueling segments. The goodwill recorded as a result of these acquisitions represents the economic benefits expected to be derived from product line expansions and operational synergies. The goodwill is non-deductible for U.S. income tax purposes for these acquisitions.

On June 24, 2021, the Company acquired 100% of the voting stock of Blue Bite LLC ("Blue Bite"), a leading provider of consumer engagement and brand protection software solutions, for $29,035, net of cash acquired and including contingent consideration. The Blue Bite acquisition strengthens the Company's offering of product traceability and authentication solutions within the Imaging & Identification segment. In connection with this acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill of $19,705 and intangible assets of $13,250, primarily related to technology.

On June 23, 2021, the Company acquired 100% of the voting stock of Quantex Arc Limited ("Quantex"), a leading provider of single-use, recyclable pumps, for $23,896, net of cash acquired and including contingent consideration. The Quantex acquisition enhances the offering of single-use pumps for biopharma and other hygienic applications within the Pumps & Process Solutions segment. In connection with this acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill of $15,596 and intangible assets of $11,034, primarily related to patented technology.

On April 19, 2021, the Company acquired 100% of the voting stock of AvaLAN Wireless Systems, Incorporated ("AvaLAN"), a leading provider of secure wireless communications solutions for the convenience and fuel retail industry, for $34,003, net of cash acquired. The AvaLAN acquisition extends the Company's reach into the systems and software offering within the Clean Energy & Fueling segment. In connection with this acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill of $26,495 and intangible assets of $14,630, primarily related to customer intangibles.

One other immaterial acquisition was completed during the six months ended June 30, 2021 within the Pumps & Process Solutions segment.

RegO

On December 28, 2021, the Company acquired 100% of the voting stock of ECI Holding Company, LLC ("RegO"), a provider of highly-engineered components and services that facilitate the production, storage, and distribution of cryogenic gases, for $626,620, net of cash acquired and inclusive of the impact of measurement period adjustments discussed below. In connection with this acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill of $158,212 deductible for income tax purposes and $121,616 non-deductible for income tax purposes. The Company also recorded intangible assets of $173,000 for customer intangibles, $40,000 for patents, and $21,000 for trademarks. The fair value of customer intangibles at the acquisition date was determined using the multi-period excess earnings method under the income approach. The fair value measurements of intangible assets are based on significant unobservable inputs and thus represent Level 3 inputs. Significant assumptions used in assessing the fair values of intangible assets include discounted future cash flows, customer attrition rates and discount rates. The fair value of assets acquired also includes trade receivables of $33,900. The gross amount is $34,606, of which $706 is expected to be uncollectible. The fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, and the related tax balances, are based on preliminary estimates and assumptions. These preliminary estimates and assumptions could change during the measurement period as the Company finalizes the valuations of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, and the related tax balances.

During the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company recorded measurement period adjustments primarily related to its preliminary estimates of deferred taxes and changes in net working capital. These adjustments are based on facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date which resulted in an increase in goodwill of $2,852.

The following presents the updated preliminary allocation of purchase price, net of cash acquired of $10,382, to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed under the RegO acquisition, based on their estimated fair values at their acquisition dates:

	Total
Accounts receivable	$	33,900
Inventories	74,484
Other current assets	2,958
Property, plant and equipment	51,157
Goodwill	279,828
Intangible assets	234,000
Other assets and deferred charges	884
Current liabilities	(20,150)
Non-current liabilities	(30,441)
Net assets acquired	$	626,620

The amounts assigned to goodwill and major intangible asset classifications were as follows:

	Amount allocated		Useful life (in years)
Goodwill - tax deductible	$	158,212	na
Goodwill - non-deductible	121,616		na
Customer intangibles	173,000		15
Patents	40,000		12
Trademarks	21,000		16
	$	513,828

Acme Cryogenics

On December 16, 2021, the Company acquired 100% of the voting stock of Acme Cryo Intermediate Inc. ("Acme Cryogenics"), a provider of highly-engineered components and services that facilitate the production, storage, and distribution of cryogenic gases, for $292,285, net of cash acquired and inclusive of the impact of measurement period adjustments discussed below. In connection with this acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill of $169,685 non-deductible for income tax purposes. The Company also recorded intangible assets of $99,000 for customer intangibles, $21,800 for unpatented technology and $6,500 for trademarks. The fair value of customer intangibles at the acquisition date was determined using the multi-period excess earnings method under the income approach. The fair value measurements of intangible assets are based on significant unobservable inputs and thus represent Level 3 inputs. Significant assumptions used in assessing the fair values of intangible assets include discounted future cash flows, customer attrition rates and discount rates. The fair value of assets acquired also includes trade receivables of $14,143. The gross amount is $14,912, of which $769 is expected to be uncollectible. The fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, and the related tax balances, are based on preliminary estimates and assumptions. These preliminary estimates and assumptions could change during the measurement period as the Company finalizes the valuations of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, and the related tax balances. During the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company recorded measurement period adjustments primarily related to changes in net working capital. These adjustments are based on facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date which resulted in an increase in goodwill of $476.

The following presents the updated preliminary allocation of purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed under the Acme Cryogenics acquisition, based on their estimated fair values at acquisition date:

	Total
Current assets, net of cash acquired	$	27,907
Property, plant and equipment	8,640
Goodwill	169,685
Intangible assets	127,300
Other assets and deferred charges	5,057
Current liabilities	(9,085)
Non-current liabilities	(37,219)
Net assets acquired	$	292,285

The amounts assigned to goodwill and major intangible asset classifications were as follows:

	Amount allocated		Useful life (in years)
Goodwill - non-deductible	$	169,685	na
Customer intangibles	99,000		15
Unpatented technologies	21,800		12
Trademarks	6,500		16
	$	296,985