Acquisitions Acquisitions (Notes)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Acquisitions

On August 13, 2019, we completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of C/C Financial Corp. dba Merchants Preferred ("Merchants Preferred"), a nationwide provider of virtual rent-to-own services. The aggregate purchase price was approximately $46.6 million, including net cash consideration of approximately $28.0 million, and 701,918 shares of our common stock valued at $27.31 per share, as of the date of closing, less working capital adjustments of approximately $0.5 million.

Assets acquired and liabilities assumed in connection with the acquisition have been recorded at their fair values. The following table provides the preliminary estimated fair values of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date:



(in thousands)	August 13, 2019
Receivables	$	1,813
Prepaid expenses and other assets	138
Rental merchandise	17,903
Software	4,300
Right of use operating leases	404
Other intangible assets	7,600
Goodwill	14,934
Lease liabilities	(487		)
Net identifiable assets acquired	$	46,605

The fair value measurements were primarily based on significant unobservable inputs (level 3) developed using company-specific information. Certain fair value estimates were determined based on an independent valuation of the net assets acquired, including identifiable intangible assets, relating to dealer relationships, of $7.6 million, and software of $4.3 million. The fair value for dealer relationships and software were estimated using common industry valuation methods for similar asset types, based primarily on cost inputs and projected cash flows. The dealer relationships and software assets were both assigned remaining lives of 10 years.

In addition, we recorded goodwill of $14.9 million, which consists of the excess of the net purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired. The goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes.

The values reflected in the table above may change as we finalize our assessment of the acquired assets and liabilities. A change in these valuations may also impact the income tax related accounts and goodwill. Merchants Preferred results of operations are reflected in our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations from the date of acquisition.

In connection with this acquisition, we recorded approximately $1.1 million in acquisition-related expenses during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 including expenses related to legal, professional, and banking transaction fees. These costs were included in other charges and (gains) in our unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations.