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Acquisitions, Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Acquisitions, Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]  
Acquisitions, Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets ACQUISITIONS, GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Subsequent Event

Freedman Seating Company

In April 2025, the Company acquired substantially all of the business assets of Freedman Seating Company, a manufacturer of transportation seating solutions to the bus, rail, marine, delivery truck, and specialty and commercial vehicle markets. The purchase price was approximately $78.7 million, subject to customary adjustments related to working capital and indebtedness. The results of the acquired business will be included primarily in the OEM segment.

Acquisitions Completed During the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025

Trans/Air Manufacturing Corporation

In March 2025, the Company acquired substantially all of the business assets of Trans/Air Manufacturing Corporation, a manufacturer of climate control systems for the school, commercial, and electric/hybrid vehicle markets. The Company paid $29.6 million in cash consideration at closing with contingent consideration up to a maximum of $2.0 million. The results of the acquired business have been included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income since the acquisition date, primarily in the OEM segment. As this acquisition is not considered to have a material impact on the Company's financial statements, pro forma results of operations and other disclosures are not presented.

Goodwill

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment were as follows:
(In thousands)OEM SegmentAftermarket SegmentTotal
Net balance – December 31, 2024$418,220 $167,553 $585,773 
Acquisitions218 — 218 
Foreign currency translation3,707 506 4,213 
Net balance – March 31, 2025
$422,145 $168,059 $590,204 
Goodwill represents the excess of the total consideration given in an acquisition of a business over the fair value of the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired. Goodwill is not amortized, but instead is tested at the reporting unit level for impairment annually in November, or more frequently if certain circumstances indicate a possible impairment may exist.
Other Intangible Assets

Other intangible assets consisted of the following at March 31, 2025:
(In thousands)Gross
Cost
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Balance
Estimated Useful
Life in Years
Customer relationships$518,072 $237,189 $280,883 6to20
Patents110,127 72,183 37,944 3to20
Trade names (finite life)97,566 30,895 66,671 3to20
Trade names (indefinite life)7,432 — 7,432 Indefinite
Non-compete agreements5,154 4,793 361 3to6
Other609 345 264 2to12
Other intangible assets$738,960 $345,405 $393,555    
Other intangible assets consisted of the following at December 31, 2024:
(In thousands)Gross
Cost
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Balance
Estimated Useful
Life in Years
Customer relationships$508,945 $228,332 $280,613 6to20
Patents111,934 74,010 37,924 3to20
Trade names (finite life)95,879 30,524 65,355 3to20
Trade names (indefinite life)7,432 — 7,432 Indefinite
Non-compete agreements5,154 4,732 422 3to6
Other609 337 272 2to12
Other intangible assets$729,953 $337,935 $392,018    
Acquisitions, Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets ACQUISITIONS, GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Subsequent Event

Freedman Seating Company

In April 2025, the Company acquired substantially all of the business assets of Freedman Seating Company, a manufacturer of transportation seating solutions to the bus, rail, marine, delivery truck, and specialty and commercial vehicle markets. The purchase price was approximately $78.7 million, subject to customary adjustments related to working capital and indebtedness. The results of the acquired business will be included primarily in the OEM segment.

Acquisitions Completed During the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025

Trans/Air Manufacturing Corporation

In March 2025, the Company acquired substantially all of the business assets of Trans/Air Manufacturing Corporation, a manufacturer of climate control systems for the school, commercial, and electric/hybrid vehicle markets. The Company paid $29.6 million in cash consideration at closing with contingent consideration up to a maximum of $2.0 million. The results of the acquired business have been included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income since the acquisition date, primarily in the OEM segment. As this acquisition is not considered to have a material impact on the Company's financial statements, pro forma results of operations and other disclosures are not presented.

Goodwill

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment were as follows:
(In thousands)OEM SegmentAftermarket SegmentTotal
Net balance – December 31, 2024$418,220 $167,553 $585,773 
Acquisitions218 — 218 
Foreign currency translation3,707 506 4,213 
Net balance – March 31, 2025
$422,145 $168,059 $590,204 
Goodwill represents the excess of the total consideration given in an acquisition of a business over the fair value of the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired. Goodwill is not amortized, but instead is tested at the reporting unit level for impairment annually in November, or more frequently if certain circumstances indicate a possible impairment may exist.
Other Intangible Assets

Other intangible assets consisted of the following at March 31, 2025:
(In thousands)Gross
Cost
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Balance
Estimated Useful
Life in Years
Customer relationships$518,072 $237,189 $280,883 6to20
Patents110,127 72,183 37,944 3to20
Trade names (finite life)97,566 30,895 66,671 3to20
Trade names (indefinite life)7,432 — 7,432 Indefinite
Non-compete agreements5,154 4,793 361 3to6
Other609 345 264 2to12
Other intangible assets$738,960 $345,405 $393,555    
Other intangible assets consisted of the following at December 31, 2024:
(In thousands)Gross
Cost
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Balance
Estimated Useful
Life in Years
Customer relationships$508,945 $228,332 $280,613 6to20
Patents111,934 74,010 37,924 3to20
Trade names (finite life)95,879 30,524 65,355 3to20
Trade names (indefinite life)7,432 — 7,432 Indefinite
Non-compete agreements5,154 4,732 422 3to6
Other609 337 272 2to12
Other intangible assets$729,953 $337,935 $392,018