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Acquisitions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 30, 2021
Acquisitions [Abstract]  
Acquisitions 3.   Acquisitions

BioSensics, LLC

 

In fiscal 2020 we acquired the predictive healthcare technology business of BioSensics, LLC (“BioSensics”) on August 7, 2019, for net cash consideration of $20 million, primarily comprised of $19 million of goodwill and $4 million of definite-lived technology (amortized over 3 years). Goodwill, which was assigned to our Domestic reporting unit, is deductible for tax purposes. The acquisition currently supports our health strategy and is included in our Domestic operating and reportable segments. The transaction was accounted for as a business combination and was not material to the results of our operations.

Critical Signal Technologies, Inc.

In fiscal 2020 we acquired all of the outstanding shares of Critical Signal Technologies, Inc. (“CST”), a health services company, on May 9, 2019, for net cash consideration of $125 million. The acquisition of CST is aligned with our strategy to address health and wellness with a focus on aging seniors and how technology can help them live longer in their homes.

 

The acquisition was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations. The acquired assets were primarily comprised of $83 million of customer relationships (amortized over 15 years) recorded within Other assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Goodwill of $52 million was recorded and assigned to our Best Buy Health reporting unit and was not deductible for income tax purposes. We recorded $3 million of transaction costs in fiscal 2020 related to the acquisition within SG&A expenses on our Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Results of operations from the date of acquisition were included within our Best Buy Heath operating segment, Domestic reportable segment and Services revenue category. The acquisition of CST was not material to the results of our operations.

GreatCall, Inc.

In fiscal 2019 we acquired all of the outstanding shares of GreatCall, Inc. (“GreatCall”) on October 1, 2018, for net cash consideration of $787 million. GreatCall, a leading connected health services provider for aging consumers, offers easy-to-use mobile products and connected devices, tailored for seniors. These products are combined with a range of services, including a simple, one-touch connection to U.S.-based, specially-trained agents who can connect the user to family caregivers, provide concierge services and dispatch emergency personnel. The acquisition of GreatCall is aligned with our strategic focus on health and wellness.

The acquisition was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations. Goodwill of $490 million was recorded and assigned to our Best Buy Health reporting unit within our Domestic reportable segment, the majority of which was deductible for income tax purposes. We recorded $13 million of transaction costs in fiscal 2019 related to the acquisition within SG&A expenses on our Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Results of operations from the date of acquisition were included within our Best Buy Health operating segment, Domestic reportable segment and Services revenue category. The acquisition of GreatCall was not material to the results of our operations.