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Acquisitions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
Acquisitions
4. Acquisitions

2020

During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company acquired six businesses in separate transactions for total consideration of $335,786, net of cash acquired. These businesses were acquired to complement and expand upon existing operations within the Fueling Solutions, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions, and Engineered Products segments. The goodwill recorded as a result of these acquisitions represents the economic benefits expected to be derived from product line expansions and operational synergies.

On December 30, 2020, the Company acquired 100% of the voting stock of Innovative Control Systems, Inc. (“ICS”), a leading provider of car wash controllers, payment terminals, point-of-sale and wash site management software solutions for $77,030, net of cash acquired. The ICS acquisition enhances the Fueling Solutions segment's participation in the growing vehicle wash market and enhances the Company's offerings, business mix and recurring revenue stream with high-value hardware and software solutions critical to vehicle wash workflows and operations. In connection with this acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill of $47,339 and intangible assets of $33,525, primarily related to customer intangibles.

On August 20, 2020, the Company acquired 100% of the voting stock of Solaris Laser S.A. ("Solaris"), a global manufacturer of product identification and traceability solutions for $18,680, net of cash acquired. The Solaris acquisition enhances the Imaging & Identification segment's growing laser technology product line and further strengthens its position as a leading provider of marking and coding equipment and solutions. In connection with this acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill of $12,230 and intangible assets of $3,280, primarily related to unpatented technology.

On April 30, 2020, the Company acquired 100% of the voting stock of Em-tec GmbH ("Em-tec"), a leading designer and manufacturer of flow measurement devices that serve a wide array of medical and biopharmaceutical applications for $30,396, net of cash acquired. The Em-tec acquisition further expands the Company's reach into biopharma and other hygienic applications and enhances its portfolio of flow control technologies within the Pumps & Process Solutions segment. In connection with this acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill of $19,572 and intangible assets of $8,344, primarily related to customer intangibles.

On February 18, 2020, the Company acquired 100% of the voting stock of So. Cal. Soft-Pak, Incorporated ("Soft-Pak"), a leading specialized provider of integrated back office, route management and customer relationship management software solutions to the waste and recycling fleet industry for $45,500, net of cash acquired. The Soft-Pak acquisition strengthens the digital offerings within the Engineered Products segment. In connection with this acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill of $33,183 and intangible assets of $12,800, primarily related to customer intangibles.

On January 24, 2020, the Company acquired 100% of the voting stock of Sys-Tech Solutions, Inc. ("Systech"), a leading provider of product traceability, regulatory compliance and brand-protection software and solutions to pharmaceutical and consumer products manufacturers, for $161,830, net of cash acquired. The Systech acquisition strengthens the portfolio of solutions offered by the Imaging & Identification segment. In connection with this acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill of $91,493 and intangible assets of $76,100, primarily related to customer intangibles.

One other immaterial acquisition was completed during the year ended December 31, 2020, within the Pumps & Process Solutions segment.
The following presents the allocation of purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based on their estimated fair values at acquisition date:
Total
Current assets, net of cash acquired$44,159 
Property, plant and equipment8,424 
Goodwill205,805 
Intangible assets134,049 
Other assets and deferred charges12,986 
Current liabilities(34,803)
Non-current liabilities(34,834)
Net assets acquired$335,786 

The amounts assigned to goodwill and major intangible asset classifications were as follows:
Amount allocatedUseful life
(in years)
Goodwill - tax deductible$33,183 na
Goodwill - non deductible$172,622 na
Customer intangibles103,310 10-14
Unpatented technology21,125 5-9
Trademarks9,614 15
$339,854 
2019

During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company acquired three businesses in separate transactions for total consideration of $216,398, net of cash acquired and including contingent consideration. These businesses were acquired to complement and expand upon existing operations within the Fueling Solutions and Pumps & Process Solutions segments. The goodwill recorded as a result of these acquisitions represents the economic benefits expected to be derived from product line expansions and operational synergies. The goodwill is deductible for U.S. income tax purposes for these acquisitions.

On May 7, 2019, the Company acquired the assets of the All-Flo Pump Company, Limited business ("All-Flo"), a growing manufacturer of specialty pumps for $39,954. The All-Flo acquisition strengthens Dover's position in the growing market for air-operated double-diaphragm pumps within the Pumps & Process Solutions segment. The Company recorded goodwill of $20,567 and intangible assets of $14,980. The intangible assets are being amortized over 13 to 15 years.

On January 25, 2019, the Company acquired the assets of Belanger, Inc. ("Belanger"), a leading full-line car wash equipment manufacturer for $175,350, net of cash acquired. The Belanger acquisition strengthens Dover's position in the vehicle wash business within the Fueling Solutions segment. In connection with this acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill of $97,898 and intangible assets of $77,000, primarily related to customer intangibles. The intangible assets are being amortized over 9 to 15 years.

One other immaterial acquisition was completed during the year ended December 31, 2019, which included contingent consideration, within the Pumps & Process Solutions segment.

2018

During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company acquired two businesses in separate transactions for total consideration of $68,557, net of cash acquired. On January 12, 2018, the Company acquired 100% of the voting stock of Rosario Handel B.V. ("Rosario"), within the Refrigeration & Food Equipment segment, for total consideration of $15,339, net of cash acquired. On January 2, 2018, the Company purchased 100% of the voting stock of Ettlinger Group ("Ettlinger"), within the Pumps & Process Solutions segment for $53,218, net of cash acquired.

The pro forma effects of acquisitions are not material to the Company's Consolidated Statements of Earnings.