

Note 3	Acquisition

On January 3, 2017, the Company acquired SquareTrade, a consumer product protection plan provider that distributes through many of America’s major retailers and Europe’s mobile operators, for $1.4 billion in cash. SquareTrade provides protection plans covering a variety of consumer electronics and appliances. This acquisition broadens Allstate’s unique product offerings to better meet consumers’ needs.

In connection with the acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill of $1.10 billion, commissions paid to retailers (reported in deferred policy acquisition costs) of $66 million, other intangible assets (reported in other assets) of $555 million, contractual liability insurance policy premium expenses (reported in other assets) of $205 million, unearned premiums of $389 million and net deferred income tax liability of $138 million. These amounts reflect re-measurement adjustments to the fair value of the opening balance sheet assets and liabilities.

Of the $555 million assigned to other intangible assets, $465 million was attributable to acquired customer relationships and $69 million was assigned to the SquareTrade trade name which is considered to have an indefinite useful life. The amortization expense of intangible assets was $20 million and $23 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and was $41 million and $46 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.