During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company acquired six businesses in separate transactions for total consideration of $178,556, net of cash acquired and including contingent consideration. These businesses were acquired to complement and expand upon existing operations within the Engineered Products, 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. Goodwill of $29,808 is deductible for income tax purposes and $81,561 is non-deductible for income tax purposes for these acquisitions.

On September 15, 2021, the Company acquired 100% of the voting stock of The Espy Corporation ("Espy"), a manufacturer of advanced electronic radio frequency sensor systems, for $60,611, net of cash acquired. The Espy acquisition strengthens the Company's offering of complete signal intelligence systems with integrated software within the Engineered Products segment. In connection with this acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill of $29,808 and intangible assets of $20,200, primarily related to customer intangibles. The Espy acquisition will be treated as an asset acquisition for U.S. income tax purposes, classifying the goodwill and intangibles as tax deductible.

On July 23, 2021, the Company acquired 100% of the voting stock of CDS Visual, Inc. ("CDS Visual"), a leading provider of 3D visualization solutions tailored for industrial applications, for $29,347, net of cash acquired. The CDS Visual acquisition extends the Company's reach of customer-facing digital capabilities within the Engineered Products segment. In connection with this acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill of $20,337 and intangible assets of $9,930, primarily related to technology.

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 $19,378 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 $14,476 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 $34,144, 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 $26,679 and intangible assets of $14,630, primarily related to customer intangibles.

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	$	12,343
Property, plant and equipment	8,088
Goodwill	111,369
Intangible assets	69,044
Other assets and deferred charges	4,104
Current liabilities	(12,097)
Other liabilities	(14,295)
Net assets acquired	$	178,556


	Amount allocated		Useful life (in years)
Goodwill - tax deductible	$	29,808	na
Goodwill - non-deductible	81,561		na
Customer intangibles	33,692		12	-	15
Unpatented technologies	22,680		7	-	12
Patents	6,006		9
Trademarks	6,666		15

	$	180,413

During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company acquired five businesses in separate transactions for total consideration of $258,674, 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 $33,183 is deductible for U.S. income tax purposes and goodwill in the amount of $124,691 is non-deductible for U.S. income tax purposes for these acquisitions.

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 $18,605, 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 $11,693 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

One other immaterial acquisition was completed during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, within the Pumps & Process Solutions segment.