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Business Combinations
 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2022
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]  
Business Combinations Business Combinations
On October 4, 2021 ("the Acquisition Date"), the Company completed a tender offer process resulting in the Company's acquisition of approximately 90% of GCA Corporation's (“GCA”) common stock for cash consideration of $531.9 million. The Company then acquired the GCA shares not purchased through the tender offer by way of a second-step transaction, which occurred on November 5, 2021 for $57.7 million (included within Other liabilities in the March 31, 2022 Consolidated Balance Sheet). The consideration for these shares was paid on January 20, 2022. This all-cash transaction was valued at approximately $589.6 million, based on the consideration of ¥1,398 per share of GCA. Total GCA related transaction costs included in non-compensation expenses were $(7,026) for the year ended March 31, 2022.

GCA is a global technology-focused investment bank providing M&A advisory and capital markets advisory services in Europe, Japan/Asia, and the United States. The addition of GCA significantly increases the Company's position in the technology sector, which is critical to meeting the needs of our clients as technology increasingly touches every business sector. GCA also increases the depth and breadth of our UK and European operations and this significant increase in scale has a direct impact on our ability to better serve our clients, both corporate and private equity, and meaningfully expands our geographic footprint in the UK and Europe. GCA also creates a significant platform for us to build from in the Asia Pacific region, meaningfully increasing our presence there and allowing us to begin to reach for scale in this rapidly growing part of the world.

Acquisition Consideration
GCA common shares, including employee share-based payment awards outstanding, as of the Acquisition Date
49,382,808 
Cash consideration per share¥1,398 
Cash consideration for tendered common shares$531,883 
Cash consideration for remaining shares purchased57,686 
Total cash consideration$589,569 

The Company financed the acquisition with cash on hand.
Purchase Price Allocation

The following table summarizes the preliminary fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as part of the GCA acquisition. We made significant estimates and exercised significant judgment in estimating fair values and accounting for such acquired assets and liabilities. Such fair values are preliminary estimates and are subject to adjustment for up to one year after the acquisition date or when additional information relative to the closing date fair values becomes available and such information is considered final, whichever is earlier. The intangible assets subject to amortization will be amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives as of the acquisition date. Measurement period adjustments recognized in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 related primarily to updated estimated fair values for income taxes (payable)/receivable, cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, receivable from affiliates, deferred income taxes, accounts payable and accrued expenses, and other assets.

Previously Reported As Of December 31, 2021Measurement Period AdjustmentsFair Value As Of March 31, 2022Weighted-Average Amortization Period
Assets acquired:
Cash and cash equivalents$226,550 $2,327 $228,877 
Investment securities515 — 515 
Accounts receivable53,431 1,373 54,804 
Unbilled work in progress4,672 — 4,672 
Income taxes receivable— 1,771 1,771 
Property and equipment8,727 — 8,727 
Operating lease right-of-use assets27,383 — 27,383 
Receivable from affiliates1,288 (1,288)— 
Other assets20,503 3 20,506 
Intangible assets other than goodwill— 
Backlog42,000 — 42,000 1.2 years
Trade name17,100 — 17,100 2.0 years
Customer relationships15,200 — 15,200 1.0 year
Total intangible assets acquired74,300 — 74,300 1.3 years
Total assets417,369 4,186 421,555 
Liabilities assumed:
Accrued salaries and bonuses152,409 — 152,409 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses22,627 95 22,722 
Payable to affiliates15 — 15 
Deferred income78 — 78 
Deferred income taxes3,199 353 3,552 
Income taxes payable5,857 (5,857)— 
Operating lease liabilities27,527 — 27,527 
Other liabilities19,897 — 19,897 
Total liabilities231,609 (5,409)226,200 
Net identifiable assets acquired185,760 9,595 195,355 
Goodwill403,809 (9,595)394,214 
Total GCA equity value$589,569 $— $589,569 
We applied the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations ("ASC 805"). Goodwill of $394.2 million was recognized as a result of the transaction and relates to (i) the value of assets that do not meet the definition of an identifiable intangible asset under ASC 805, but that do contribute to the value of the acquired business, including the assembled workforce and relationships with customers that are not tracked; (ii) the assemblage value associated with acquiring an on-going business whose value is worth more than simply the sum of its parts; and (iii) the expected synergies associated with combining global operations. None of the goodwill recognized is expected to be deductible for federal income tax purposes. The goodwill recognized is attributable to our CF business segment.
The results of operations for GCA have been included in the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements since the Acquisition Date. GCA contributed $261.2 million and $100.2 million, to Revenue and Net income, respectively, for the period from the Acquisition Date to March 31, 2022. Included in Net income is the effect of the issuance of stock compensation in lieu of cash. Included in Net income are certain bonus amounts previously accrued that were issued in the form of deferred stock compensation in our fourth quarter, which will be amortized over future periods.

Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information

The following unaudited pro forma financial information is presented to illustrate the estimated effects of the acquisition of GCA on the Company as if it had occurred on April 1, 2020, the first day of the Company's fiscal 2021, and is not necessarily indicative of either future results of operations or results that may have been achieved had the acquisition been consummated as of this date. The below unaudited pro forma results include certain pro forma adjustments to net earnings that were directly attributable to the acquisition, as if the acquisition had occurred on April 1, 2020, including the following:

•Elimination of transaction costs incurred by the Company directly attributable to the GCA acquisition of $(7,026) for the year ended March 31, 2022.
•An increase/(decrease) of amortization expense of $(12,946) and $58,276, for the year ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, directly attributable to the GCA acquisition. This amortization was recognized as a result of the allocation of purchase consideration to the definite-lived intangible assets subject to amortization, noted above.
•Resulting tax impact of above adjustments of $5,472 and $(13,753), for the year ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
(Unaudited)
Year Ended March 31,
20222021
Revenue$2,518,196 $1,730,460 
Net income471,904 276,336