ACQUISITIONS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2021

Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]

During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company acquired consolidated and minority-owned businesses. The aggregate cash paid, net of cash acquired, totaled $366 million and was funded through cash on hand. Acquisitions are recorded using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations ("ASC 805"). As a result, the aggregate purchase price has been allocated to assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on the estimate of fair market value of such assets and liabilities at the date of acquisition. Intangible assets associated with these transactions totaled $146 million and primarily related to customer relationships, technology assets and a non-compete agreement. The excess purchase price over the estimated fair value of net assets acquired was recognized as goodwill and totaled $320 million.

Acquisition of Guangdong Giwee Group Co.

On June 1, 2021, the Company acquired a 70% controlling stake in Guangdong Giwee Group Co. and its subsidiaries ("Giwee") and subsequently acquired the remaining 30% ownership in Giwee on September 7, 2021. Giwee is a China-based manufacturer offering a portfolio of HVAC products including variable refrigerant flow, modular chillers and light commercial air conditioners. The results of Giwee are reported within the HVAC segment as of the date of acquisition. The Company has not included pro forma financial information required under ASC 805 as the pro forma impact was not deemed significant.

The excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired was recognized as goodwill and totaled $182 million, which is not deductible for tax purposes. Accounts receivable and current liabilities were stated at their historical carrying value, which approximates fair value given the short-term nature of these assets and liabilities. The estimate of fair value for inventory and property, plant and equipment was based on an assessment of the acquired assets' condition as well as an evaluation of the current market value of such assets.

The Company recorded intangible assets which consisted of the following:


(In millions)	Estimated Useful Life (in years)	Intangible Assets Acquired
Customer relationships	14	$	52
Technology	10	34
Non-compete agreement	5	8
Total intangible assets acquired		$	94

The valuation of intangible assets was determined using an income approach methodology including the multi-period excess earnings method and the relief from royalty method. Key assumptions used in estimating future cash flows included projected revenue growth rates, customer attrition rates and royalty rates. The projected future cash flows are discounted to present value using an appropriate discount rate. As of December 31, 2021, the Company has finalized the process of allocating the purchase price and valuing the acquired assets and liabilities for the Giwee acquisition.