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Acquisitions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]  
Acquisitions Acquisitions
On November 20, 2023, Snap-on acquired certain assets of SAVTEQ, Inc. (“SAVTEQ”) for a cash purchase price of $3.0 million. SAVTEQ, based in Lexington, Kentucky, provides precise non-contact measuring capabilities. In fiscal 2023, the company completed the purchase accounting valuations for the acquired net assets of SAVTEQ. The $1.7 million excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired was recorded in “Goodwill” on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. The goodwill will be deductible for tax purposes.
On November 1, 2023, Snap-on acquired Mountz, Inc. (“Mountz”) for a cash purchase price of $39.6 million. Mountz, based in San Jose, California, is a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of high-precision torque tools, including measurement, calibration and documentation products. The company anticipates completing the purchase accounting for the acquired net assets of Mountz, including intangible assets, in the first half of 2024. The presentation of Mountz in the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements has been prepared on a preliminary basis and changes to allocations may occur as fair value estimates of the acquired net assets are determined. On a preliminary basis, the $33.0 million excess of the purchase price over the net assets acquired was recorded in “Goodwill” on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. The company does not expect that the goodwill will be deductible for tax purposes.
On August 1, 2021, Snap-on acquired AutoCrib EMEA GmbH (“AutoCrib Germany”), a former independent distributor, for a cash purchase price of $4.4 million (or $4.2 million, net of cash acquired). AutoCrib Germany, based in Hamburg, Germany, distributes asset and tool control solutions for a variety of aerospace, automotive, military, natural resources and general industry operations. In fiscal 2022, the company completed the purchase accounting valuations for the acquired net assets of AutoCrib Germany. The $3.3 million excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired was recorded in “Goodwill” on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.
On July 1, 2021, Snap-on exchanged its 35% equity interest in Deville S.A., valued at $21.8 million, for 100% ownership of Secateurs Pradines (“Pradines”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Deville S.A. with a fair value of $20.2 million (or $15.7 million, net of cash acquired), which reflects a $0.5 million purchase accounting adjustment finalized in fiscal 2022, and cash of $1.6 million. Pradines, located in Bauge-en-Anjou, France, designs and manufactures horticultural hand tools for professionals and individuals. In fiscal 2022, the company completed the purchase accounting valuations for the acquired net assets of Pradines. The $10.2 million excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired was recorded in “Goodwill” in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. Snap-on previously accounted for Deville S.A. as an equity method investment.

On February 26, 2021, Snap-on acquired Dealer-FX Group, Inc. (“Dealer-FX”) for a cash purchase price of $200.1 million (or $200.0 million, net of cash acquired). Dealer-FX, based in Markham, Ontario, is a leading developer, marketer and provider of service-operations software solutions for automotive OEM customers and their dealers. Dealer-FX specializes in software as a service (SaaS) management systems, communications platforms, extensive data integrations, and offers a digitalized solution that increases productivity and enhances the vehicle owners’ experience. In fiscal 2022, the company completed the purchase accounting valuations for the acquired net assets of Dealer-FX, and recorded $32.6 million of net deferred tax changes. The $118.2 million excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired was recorded in “Goodwill” on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.
For segment reporting purposes, the results of operations and assets of SAVTEQ and Dealer-FX have been included in the Repair Systems & Information Group since the respective acquisition dates, and the results of operations and assets of Mountz, AutoCrib Germany and Pradines have been included in the Commercial & Industrial Group since the respective acquisition dates.
Pro forma financial information has not been presented for any of these acquisitions as the net effects, individually and collectively, were neither significant nor material to Snap-on’s results of operations or financial position. See Note 7 for additional information on goodwill and other intangible assets.