ACQUISITIONS, GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Acquisitions in 2018

Hehr

In February 2018, the Company acquired substantially all of the business assets of Hehr International Inc. (“Hehr”), a manufacturer of windows and tempered and laminated glass for the RV, transit, specialty vehicle, and other adjacent industries, headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The preliminary purchase price was $49.9 million paid at closing, and is subject to potential post-closing adjustments related to net working capital. The Company is unable to make all the disclosures required by ASC 805-10-50-2 at this time as the initial accounting and pro forma analysis for this business combination is incomplete.

Taylor Made

In January 2018, the Company acquired 100 percent of the equity interests of Taylor Made Group, LLC (“Taylor Made”), a marine supplier to boat builders and the aftermarket, as well as a key supplier to a host of other industrial end markets, headquartered in Gloversville, New York. The preliminary purchase price was $88.9 million, net of cash acquired, paid at closing, and is subject to potential post-closing adjustments related to net working capital. The Company is unable to make all the disclosures required by ASC 805-10-50-2 at this time as the initial accounting and pro forma analysis for this business combination is incomplete.

Acquisitions in 2017

Metallarte S.r.l.

In June 2017, the Company acquired 100 percent of the equity interests of Metallarte S.r.l. (“Metallarte”), a manufacturer of entry and compartment doors for the European caravan market located near Siena, Italy, and its subsidiary, RV Doors, S.r.l., a manufacturer of driver-side doors located near Venice, Italy. The purchase price was $14.1 million paid at closing, plus contingent consideration based on future sales by this operation. The results of the acquired business have been included primarily in the Company’s OEM Segment and in the Consolidated Statements of Income since the acquisition date. The Company is validating account balances and finalizing the valuation for the acquisition. The acquisition of this business was preliminarily recorded on the acquisition date as follows (in thousands):



Cash consideration, net of cash acquired	$	13,501
Contingent consideration	2,366
Total fair value of consideration given	$	15,867

Customer relationships	$	7,000
Other identifiable intangible assets	2,150
Net other liabilities	(320		)
Total fair value of net assets acquired	$	8,830

Goodwill (not tax deductible)	$	7,037

The customer relationships intangible asset is being amortized over its estimated useful life of 15 years. The consideration given was greater than the fair value of the net assets acquired, resulting in goodwill, because the Company anticipates the attainment of synergies and an increase in the markets for the acquired products.

Lexington

In May 2017, the Company acquired the business and certain assets of Lexington LLC (“Lexington”), a manufacturer of high quality seating solutions for the marine, RV, transportation, medical and office furniture industries located in Elkhart, Indiana. The purchase price was $40.1 million paid at closing. The results of the acquired business have been included primarily in the Company’s OEM Segment and in the Consolidated Statements of Income since the acquisition date. The acquisition of this business was preliminarily recorded on the acquisition date as follows (in thousands):



Cash consideration	$	40,062

Customer relationships	$	16,900
Other identifiable intangible assets	1,820
Net tangible assets	4,928
Total fair value of net assets acquired	$	23,648

Goodwill (tax deductible)	$	16,414

SessaKlein S.p.A.

In February 2017, the Company acquired 100 percent of the outstanding shares of SessaKlein S.p.A. (“SessaKlein”), a manufacturer of highly engineered side window systems for both high speed and commuter trains, located near Varese, Italy. The purchase price was $8.5 million paid at closing, plus contingent consideration based on future sales by this operation. The results of the acquired business have been included primarily in the Company’s OEM Segment and in the Consolidated Statements of Income since the acquisition date. The acquisition of this business was recorded on the acquisition date as follows (in thousands):



Cash consideration, net of cash acquired	$	6,502
Contingent consideration	4,922
Total fair value of consideration given	$	11,424

Customer relationships	$	3,189
Other identifiable intangible assets	1,329
Net tangible assets	585
Total fair value of net assets acquired	$	5,103

Goodwill (not tax deductible)	$	6,321

Acquisitions in 2016

Camping Connection

In November 2016, the Company acquired the service centers and related business of Camping Connection, Inc., an RV repair and service provider located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and Kissimmee, Florida. The purchase price was $2.0 million paid at closing.

Atwood Seating and Chassis Components

In November 2016, the Company acquired the business, manufacturing facility and certain assets of the seating and chassis components business of Atwood Mobile Products, LLC (“Atwood”), a subsidiary of Dometic Group, located in Elkhart, Indiana. The purchase price was $12.5 million paid at closing. The results of the acquired business have been included primarily in the Company’s OEM Segment and in the Consolidated Statements of Income since the acquisition date. The acquisition of this business was recorded on the acquisition date as follows (in thousands):



Cash consideration	$	12,463

Customer relationships	$	1,500
Net other assets	10,915
Total fair value of net assets acquired	$	12,415

The customer relationships intangible asset is being amortized over its estimated useful life of 15 years.

Project 2000 S.r.l.

In May 2016, the Company acquired 100 percent of the equity interest of Project 2000 S.r.l. (“Project 2000”), a manufacturer of innovative, space-saving bed lifts and retractable steps, located near Florence, Italy. The purchase price was $18.8 million paid at closing, plus contingent consideration based on future sales by this operation. The results of the acquired business have been included primarily in the Company’s OEM Segment and in the Consolidated Statements of Income since the acquisition date. The acquisition of this business was recorded on the acquisition date as follows (in thousands):



Cash consideration, net of cash acquired	$	16,618
Contingent consideration	1,322
Total fair value of consideration given	$	17,940

Customer relationships	$	9,696
Other identifiable intangible assets	6,141
Net other liabilities	(3,482		)
Total fair value of net assets acquired	$	12,355

Goodwill (not tax deductible)	$	5,585

Flair Interiors

In February 2016, the Company acquired the business and certain assets of Flair Interiors, Inc. (“Flair”), a manufacturer of RV furniture located in Goshen, Indiana. The purchase price was $8.1 million paid at closing. The results of the acquired business have been included primarily in the Company’s OEM Segment and in the Consolidated Statements of Income since the acquisition date. The acquisition of this business was recorded on the acquisition date as follows (in thousands):



Cash consideration	$	8,100

Customer relationships	$	3,700
Net other assets	2,378
Total fair value of net assets acquired	$	6,078

Goodwill (tax deductible)	$	2,022

Highwater Marine Furniture

In January 2016, the Company acquired the business and certain assets of the pontoon furniture manufacturing operation of Highwater Marine, LLC (“Highwater”), a leading manufacturer of pontoon and other recreational boats located in Elkhart, Indiana. The purchase price was $10.0 million paid at closing. The results of the acquired business have been included primarily in the Company’s OEM Segment and in the Consolidated Statements of Income since the acquisition date.

The acquisition of this business was recorded on the acquisition date as follows (in thousands):



Cash consideration	$	10,000

Customer relationships	$	8,100
Net tangible assets	1,307
Total fair value of net assets acquired	$	9,407

Goodwill (tax deductible)	$	593

The customer relationships intangible asset is being amortized over its estimated useful life of 15 years. The consideration given was greater than the fair value of the net assets acquired, resulting in goodwill, because the Company anticipates leveraging its existing experience and manufacturing capacity with respect to these product lines.

Acquisitions in 2015

Signature Seating

In August 2015, the Company acquired the business and certain assets of Roehm Marine, LLC, also known as Signature Seating (“Signature”), a manufacturer of furniture solutions for fresh water boat manufacturers, primarily pontoon boats. The purchase price was $16.0 million paid at closing, plus contingent consideration based on future sales of this operation. The results of the acquired business have been included in the Company’s OEM Segment and in the Consolidated Statements of Income since the acquisition date. The acquisition of this business was recorded on the acquisition date as follows (in thousands):



Cash consideration	$	16,000
Contingent consideration	3,556
Total fair value of consideration given	$	19,556

Customer relationships	$	7,500
Net other assets	4,023
Total fair value of net assets acquired	$	11,523

Goodwill (tax deductible)	$	8,033

The customer relationships intangible asset is being amortized over its estimated useful life of 15 years. The consideration given was greater than the fair value of the net assets acquired, resulting in goodwill, because the Company anticipates leveraging its existing experience and manufacturing capacity with respect to these product lines, and also believes the diversified customer base will further its expansion into adjacent industries.

Spectal Industries

In April 2015, the Company acquired the business and certain assets of Industries Spectal, Inc. (“Spectal”), a Quebec, Canada-based manufacturer of windows and doors primarily for school buses, as well as commercial buses, emergency vehicles, trucks, agricultural equipment and RVs. The purchase price was $22.3 million paid at closing, plus contingent consideration based on future sales of this operation. The results of the acquired business have been included primarily in the Company’s OEM Segment and in the Consolidated Statements of Income since the acquisition date.

The acquisition of this business was recorded on the acquisition date as follows (in thousands):



Cash consideration	$	22,335
Contingent consideration	1,211
Total fair value of consideration given	$	23,546

Customer relationships	$	10,100
Net other assets	4,381
Total fair value of net assets acquired	$	14,481

Goodwill (tax deductible)	$	9,065

The customer relationships intangible asset is being amortized over its estimated useful life of 15 years. The consideration given was greater than the fair value of the net assets acquired, resulting in goodwill, because the Company anticipates leveraging its existing experience and manufacturing capacity with respect to these product lines, and also believes the diversified customer base will further its expansion into adjacent industries.

EA Technologies

In January 2015, the Company acquired the business and certain assets of EA Technologies, LLC (“EA Technologies”), a manufacturer of custom steel and aluminum parts and provider of electro-deposition (‘e-coat’) and powder coating services for RV, bus, medium-duty truck, automotive, recreational marine, specialty and utility trailer, and military applications. The purchase price was $9.2 million, of which $6.6 million was paid in the fourth quarter of 2014, with the balance paid at closing. The results of the acquired business have been included in the Company’s OEM Segment and in the Consolidated Statements of Income since the acquisition date. The acquisition of this business was recorded on the acquisition date as follows (in thousands):



Cash consideration	$	9,248

Identifiable intangible assets	$	480
Net tangible assets	8,868
Total fair value of net assets acquired	$	9,348

Gain on bargain purchase	$	100

Goodwill

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment were as follows:



(In thousands)	OEM Segment			Aftermarket Segment		Total
Net balance – December 31, 2015	$	69,822		$	13,797	$	83,619
Acquisitions – 2016	5,059			738		5,797
Other	(218		)	—		(218		)
Net balance – December 31, 2016	74,663			14,535		89,198
Acquisitions – 2017	29,772			—		29,772
Other	5,206			7		5,213
Net balance – December 31, 2017	$	109,641		$	14,542	$	124,183

The Company performed its annual goodwill impairment procedures for all of its reporting units as of November 30, 2017, 2016 and 2015, and concluded no goodwill impairment existed at that time. The Company plans to update its review as of November 30, 2018, or sooner if events occur or circumstances change that could more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. In conjunction with the Company’s change in reportable segments during the second quarter of 2016, goodwill was reassigned to reporting units using a relative fair value allocation. In addition, the Company completed an assessment of any potential goodwill impairment for all reporting units immediately prior to the reallocation and determined that no impairment existed. The goodwill balance as of each of December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 included $50.5 million of accumulated impairment, which occurred prior to December 31, 2015.

Any change in the goodwill amounts resulting from foreign currency translations and purchase accounting adjustments are presented as “Other” in the above table.

Other Intangible Assets

Other intangible assets, by segment, consisted of the following at December 31:



(In thousands)	2017		2016
OEM Segment	$	116,648	$	97,689
Aftermarket Segment	13,484		15,254
Other intangible assets	$	130,132	$	112,943

Other intangible assets consisted of the following at December 31, 2017:



(In thousands)	Gross Cost		Accumulated Amortization		Net Balance		Estimated Useful Life in Years
Customer relationships	$	138,687	$	42,276	$	96,411	6	to	16
Patents	57,576		38,764		18,812		3	to	19
Trade names	10,995		5,381		5,614		3	to	15
Non-compete agreements	8,536		4,128		4,408		3	to	6
Other	309		109		200		2	to	12
Purchased research and development	4,687		—		4,687		Indefinite
Other intangible assets	$	220,790	$	90,658	$	130,132

Other intangible assets consisted of the following at December 31, 2016:



(In thousands)	Gross Cost		Accumulated Amortization		Net Balance		Estimated Useful Life in Years
Customer relationships	$	110,784	$	32,414	$	78,370	6	to	16
Patents	56,468		34,066		22,402		3	to	19
Trade names	10,041		5,667		4,374		3	to	15
Non-compete agreements	5,852		2,975		2,877		3	to	6
Other	309		76		233		2	to	12
Purchased research and development	4,687		—		4,687		Indefinite
Other intangible assets	$	188,141	$	75,198	$	112,943

Amortization expense related to other intangible assets was as follows for the years ended December 31:



(In thousands)	2017		2016		2015
Cost of sales	$	5,631	$	5,967	$	6,017
Selling, general and administrative	13,942		11,791		10,038
Amortization expense	$	19,573	$	17,758	$	16,055

Estimated amortization expense for other intangible assets for the next five years is as follows:



(In thousands)	2018		2019		2020		2021		2022
Cost of sales	$	5,324	$	4,680	$	3,633	$	3,093	$	2,229
Selling, general and administrative	13,976		12,672		10,945		9,825		9,168
Amortization expense	$	19,300	$	17,352	$	14,578	$	12,918	$	11,397