Acquisitions

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2022

Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]

Acquisitions

3. Acquisitions

2022 Acquisitions

During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company acquired two businesses in separate transactions for total consideration of $229,296, net of cash acquired. Of these transactions, one includes additional consideration contingent on achieving certain financial performance targets. These businesses were acquired to complement and expand upon existing operations within the Pumps & Process Solutions segment. 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.

Malema

On July 1, 2022, the Company acquired 99.7% of the equity interests in Malema Engineering Corporation and its related foreign entities ("Malema"), a designer and manufacturer of flow measurement and control instruments serving customers in the biopharmaceutical, semiconductor and industrial sectors, for $220,843, net of cash acquired, subject to contingent consideration. Subsequent to September 30, 2022, the Company acquired the remaining 0.3% of equity interests in Malema. The Malema acquisition expands the Company's biopharma single-use production offering within the Pumps & Process Solutions segment. The contingent consideration is based upon meeting certain financial performance targets for each twelve-month period over the next two years from March 31, 2022, with a range of payouts from $0 to $50,000. No value is attributed to the current estimated fair value of contingent earn-out liability, which will be reassessed quarterly during the performance periods. In connection with this acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill of $151,701 and intangible assets of $64,000 for customer intangibles, $16,000 for patents, and $4,000 for trademarks. The fair value for 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 $2,928. 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 significantly during the measurement period as the Company finalizes the valuations of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, and the related tax balances.

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

	Total
Current assets, net of cash acquired	$	8,985
Property, plant and equipment	2,733
Goodwill	151,701
Intangible assets	84,000
Other assets and deferred charges	1,159
Current liabilities	(5,676)
Non-current liabilities	(22,059)
Net assets acquired	$	220,843

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

	Amount allocated		Useful life (in years)
Goodwill - non-deductible	$	151,701	na
Customer intangibles	64,000		15
Patents	16,000		10
Trademarks	4,000		15
	$	235,701

Other acquisitions

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.

2021 Acquisitions

During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company acquired six businesses in separate transactions for total consideration of $179,161, net of cash acquired and including contingent consideration. These businesses were acquired to complement and expand upon existing operations within the Engineered Products, 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. Goodwill of $29,317 is deductible for income tax purposes and $83,142 is non-deductible for income tax purposes for these acquisitions.

On September 15, 2021, the Company acquired 100% of the voting stock of The Espy Corporation ("Espy"), a manufacturer of advanced electronic radio frequency sensor systems, for $60,457, net of cash acquired. The Espy acquisition strengthens the Company's offering of complete signal intelligence systems with integrated software within the Engineered Products segment. In connection with this acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill of $29,317 and intangible assets of $21,100, primarily related to customer intangibles. The Espy acquisition was treated as an asset acquisition for U.S. income tax purposes, classifying the goodwill and intangibles as tax deductible.

On July 23, 2021, the Company acquired 100% of the voting stock of CDS Visual, Inc. ("CDS Visual"), a leading provider of 3D visualization solutions tailored for industrial applications, for $29,147, net of cash acquired. The CDS Visual acquisition extends the Company's reach of customer-facing digital capabilities within the Engineered Products segment. In connection with this acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill of $20,863 and intangible assets of $9,930, primarily related to technology.

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 $30,143, 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 $20,458 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 $23,747, 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 $14,327 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 $34,144, 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 $26,803 and intangible assets of $14,630, primarily related to customer intangibles.

One other immaterial acquisition was completed during the nine months ended September 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 $158,894 deductible for income tax purposes and $122,301 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 nine months ended September 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 $4,219.

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	72,551
Other current assets	2,958
Property, plant and equipment	50,027
Goodwill	281,195
Intangible assets	234,000
Other assets and deferred charges	884
Current liabilities	(20,150)
Non-current liabilities	(28,745)
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	$	158,894	na
Goodwill - non-deductible	122,301		na
Customer intangibles	173,000		15
Patents	40,000		12
Trademarks	21,000		16
	$	515,195

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 $164,870 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 $14,568. The gross amount is $14,912, of which $344 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 nine months ended September 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 a decrease in goodwill of $4,339.

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	$	28,332
Property, plant and equipment	8,640
Goodwill	164,870
Intangible assets	127,300
Other assets and deferred charges	5,057
Current liabilities	(7,286)
Non-current liabilities	(34,628)
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	$	164,870	na
Customer intangibles	99,000		15
Unpatented technologies	21,800		12
Trademarks	6,500		16
	$	292,170