Acquisitions

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

3. Acquisitions

2021 Acquisitions

During the six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company acquired four businesses in separate transactions for total consideration of $88,457, net of cash acquired and including contingent consideration. These businesses were acquired to complement and expand upon existing operations within the Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions, and Fueling 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 non-deductible for U.S. income tax purposes for these acquisitions.

On June 24, 2021, the Company acquired 100% of the voting stock of Blue Bite LLC ("Blue Bite"), a leading provider of consumer engagement and brand protection software solutions, for $29,035, net of cash acquired and including contingent consideration. The Blue Bite acquisition strengthens the Company's offering of product traceability and authentication solutions within the Imaging & Identification segment. In connection with this acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill of $19,705 and intangible assets of $13,250, primarily related to technology.

On June 23, 2021, the Company acquired 100% of the voting stock of Quantex Arc Limited ("Quantex"), a leading provider of single-use, recyclable pumps, for $23,896, net of cash acquired and including contingent consideration. The Quantex acquisition enhances the offering of single-use pumps for biopharma and other hygienic applications within the Pumps & Process Solutions segment. In connection with this acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill of $15,596 and intangible assets of $11,034, primarily related to patented technology.

On April 19, 2021, the Company acquired 100% of the voting stock of AvaLAN Wireless Systems, Incorporated ("AvaLAN"), a leading provider of secure wireless communications solutions for the convenience and fuel retail industry, for $34,003, net of cash acquired. The AvaLAN acquisition extends the Company's reach into the systems and software offering within the Fueling Solutions segment. In connection with this acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill of $26,495 and intangible assets of $14,630, primarily related to customer intangibles.

One other immaterial acquisition was completed during the six months ended June 30, 2021 within the Pumps & Process Solutions segment.

The following presents the preliminary allocation of purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based on their estimated fair values at their acquisition dates:


	Total
Current assets, net of cash acquired	$	5,128
Property, plant and equipment	1,854
Goodwill	62,487
Intangible assets	38,914
Other assets and deferred charges	415
Current liabilities	(11,604)
Other liabilities	(8,737)
Net assets acquired	$	88,457

The amounts assigned to goodwill and major intangible asset classifications were as follows:


	Amount allocated		Useful life (in years)

Goodwill - non-deductible	$	62,487	na
Customer intangibles	18,892		12	-	15
Unpatented technologies	9,710		7	-	8
Patents	6,006		9
Trademarks	4,306		15

	$	101,401

2020 Acquisitions

During the six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company acquired three businesses in separate transactions for total consideration of $238,839, net of cash acquired. These businesses were acquired to complement and expand upon existing operations within the Imaging & Identification, Engineered Products 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. Goodwill in the amount of $33,159 is deductible for U.S. income tax purposes and goodwill in the amount of $112,178 is non-deductible for U.S. income tax purposes for these acquisitions.

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 $33,159 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 $162,943, 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 $92,606 and intangible assets of $76,100, primarily related to customer intangibles.

The pro forma effects of the 2021 and 2020 acquisitions are not material to the Company's Consolidated Statements of Earnings.