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Acquisitions and Divestitures
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]  
Acquisitions and Divestitures Acquisitions and Divestitures
All of the Company’s acquisitions of businesses have been accounted for under ASC 805, Business Combinations. Accordingly, the assets and liabilities of the acquired companies, after adjustments to reflect the fair values assigned to the assets and liabilities, have been included in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets from their respective dates of acquisition. The results of operations of businesses acquired have been included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income since their respective dates of acquisition. Supplemental pro forma information has not been provided as the acquisitions did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements individually or in the aggregate.

The Company makes a preliminary allocation of the purchase price for each acquisition as of the acquisition date based on its understanding of the fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities. These nonrecurring fair value measurements are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. As the Company continues to obtain additional information, primarily related to the valuations of these assets and liabilities, and continues to integrate the newly acquired business, the Company will refine the estimates of fair value and more accurately allocate the purchase price through the completion of the measurement period, which is not to exceed one year from the date of acquisition. Only items that existed as of the acquisition date are considered for subsequent adjustment to the purchase price allocation. Goodwill recognized reflects the strategic fit, revenue and earnings growth potential of the acquired business and its synergies with existing IDEX businesses.

2024 Acquisitions

Mott Corporation

On September 5, 2024, the Company acquired Mott Corporation and its subsidiaries (“Mott”) in a stock acquisition. Mott is a leading microfiltration business specializing in the design, customization and manufacturing of sintered porous metal components and engineered solutions used in fluidic applications. Headquartered in Farmington, Connecticut, Mott operates in the Scientific Fluidics & Optics reporting unit within the Company’s HST segment. Mott was acquired for cash consideration of $986.2 million, net of cash acquired of $3.1 million. The purchase price was funded using a combination of cash on hand of $211.9 million, borrowings under the Company’s Revolving Facility of $279.3 million and net proceeds of $495.0 million from the issuance of the Company’s 4.950% Senior Notes (defined in Note 7, “Borrowings”). Goodwill and intangible assets recognized as part of this transaction were $483.6 million and $412.8 million, respectively. The goodwill is expected to be primarily deductible for tax purposes.
As of December 31, 2024, the preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based on their estimated fair values at the acquisition date, is as follows:

Total
Current assets, net of cash acquired$87.2 
Property, plant and equipment53.7 
Goodwill483.6
Intangible assets412.8
Other noncurrent assets14.7
Total assets acquired1,052.0 
Current liabilities(45.4)
Deferred income taxes(9.2)
Other noncurrent liabilities(11.2)
Net assets acquired
$986.2 

Acquired intangible assets consist of trade names, customer relationships and unpatented technology. The acquired intangible assets and weighted average amortization periods are as follows:

Total
Weighted Average Life (in years)
Trade names$42.0 15
Customer relationships269.0 14
Unpatented technology101.8 13
Acquired intangible assets$412.8 

In January 2025, the Company finalized the purchase price of Mott, resulting in a reduction to the purchase price of $4.2 million. Funds were received by the Company in January 2025.

2023 Acquisitions

Iridian

On May 19, 2023, the Company acquired Iridian Spectral Technologies (“Iridian”) in a stock acquisition. Iridian is a global leader in designing and manufacturing thin-film, multi-layer optical filters serving the laser communications, telecommunications and life sciences markets and expands the Company’s array of optical technology offerings. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Iridian operates in the Company’s Scientific Fluidics & Optics reporting unit within the HST segment. Iridian was acquired for cash consideration of $109.8 million. The entire purchase price was funded with cash on hand. Goodwill and intangible assets recognized as part of this transaction were $54.2 million and $44.1 million, respectively. The goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes.
The final allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based on their estimated fair values at the acquisition date, is as follows:

Total
Current assets, net of cash acquired$10.6 
Property, plant and equipment19.4 
Goodwill54.2
Intangible assets44.1
Other noncurrent assets5.4
Total assets acquired133.7
Current liabilities(1.2)
Deferred income taxes(17.8)
Other noncurrent liabilities(4.9)
Net assets acquired
$109.8 

Acquired intangible assets consist of trade names, customer relationships and unpatented technology. The acquired intangible assets and weighted average amortization periods are as follows:

Total
Weighted Average Life (in years)
Trade names$5.2 15
Customer relationships27.8 12
Unpatented technology11.1 11
Acquired intangible assets$44.1 

STC

On December 14, 2023, the Company acquired STC Material Solutions (“STC”) in a stock acquisition. STC specializes in the design and manufacturing of technical ceramics and hermetic sealing products for critical applications in the semiconductor, aerospace and defense, industrial technology, medical technology and energy markets. Headquartered in St. Albans, Vermont, with additional operations in Santa Ana, California, STC operates in the Company’s Scientific Fluidics & Optics reporting unit within the HST segment. STC was acquired for cash consideration of $200.4 million. The entire purchase price was funded with cash on hand. Goodwill and intangible assets recognized as part of this transaction were $104.3 million and $92.3 million, respectively. The goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes.
The final allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based on their estimated fair values at the acquisition date, is as follows:

Total
Current assets, net of cash acquired$16.7 
Property, plant and equipment12.1 
Goodwill104.3 
Intangible assets92.3 
Other noncurrent assets3.0 
Total assets acquired228.4 
Current liabilities(5.5)
Deferred income taxes(19.8)
Other noncurrent liabilities(2.7)
Net assets acquired(1)
$200.4 

(1) During the first quarter of 2024, the Company finalized the purchase price of STC, resulting in a $1.6 million downward adjustment to the purchase price of the STC business.

Acquired intangible assets consist of trade names, customer relationships and unpatented technology. The acquired intangible assets and weighted average amortization periods are as follows:

Total
Weighted Average Life (in years)
Trade names$9.3 15
Customer relationships63.0 15
Unpatented technology20.0 11
Acquired intangible assets$92.3 

2022 Acquisitions

Nexsight

On February 28, 2022, the Company acquired Nexsight, LLC and its businesses Envirosight, WinCan, MyTana and Pipeline Renewal Technologies (“Nexsight”) in a partial stock and partial asset acquisition. Nexsight complements and creates synergies with the Company’s existing iPEK and ADS business units that design and create sewer crawlers, inspection and monitoring systems and software applications that allow teams to identify, anticipate and correct wastewater system issues remotely. Headquartered in Randolph, New Jersey, Nexsight operates in the Company’s Water reporting unit within the FMT segment. Nexsight was acquired for cash consideration of $112.5 million. The entire purchase price was funded with cash on hand. Goodwill and intangible assets recognized as part of this transaction were $54.7 million and $49.8 million, respectively. Of the total goodwill balance recognized, $41.9 million was deductible for tax purposes.
The final allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based on their estimated fair values at the acquisition date, is as follows:

Total
Current assets, net of cash acquired$16.6 
Property, plant and equipment2.0 
Goodwill54.7
Intangible assets49.8
Other noncurrent assets4.3
Total assets acquired127.4
Current liabilities(9.2)
Deferred income taxes(1.9)
Other noncurrent liabilities(3.8)
Net assets acquired
$112.5 

Acquired intangible assets consist of trade names, customer relationships and software. The acquired intangible assets and weighted average amortization periods are as follows:
Total
Weighted Average Life (in years)
Trade names$13.5 15
Customer relationships31.5 10
Software4.8 5
Acquired intangible assets$49.8 

KZValve

On May 2, 2022, the Company acquired KZ CO. (“KZValve”) in an asset acquisition. KZValve is a leading manufacturer of electric valves and controllers used primarily in agricultural applications. KZValve augments and expands IDEX’s agricultural portfolio, complementing Banjo’s current fluid management solutions for these applications. Headquartered in Greenwood, Nebraska, KZValve operates in the Company’s Agriculture reporting unit within the FMT segment. KZValve was acquired for cash consideration of $120.1 million. The entire purchase was funded with cash on hand. Goodwill and intangible assets recognized as part of this transaction were $56.4 million and $52.0 million, respectively. The goodwill is deductible for tax purposes.
The final allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based on their estimated fair values at the acquisition date, is as follows:

Total
Current assets, net of cash acquired$9.7 
Property, plant and equipment1.8 
Goodwill56.4 
Intangible assets52.0 
Deferred income taxes0.2 
Other noncurrent assets1.0 
Total assets acquired121.1 
Current liabilities(1.0)
Net assets acquired
$120.1 

Acquired intangible assets consist of trade names, customer relationships and unpatented technology. The acquired intangible assets and weighted average amortization periods are as follows:
Total
Weighted Average Life (in years)
Trade names$7.5 15
Customer relationships36.0 13
Unpatented technology 8.5 10
Acquired intangible assets$52.0 

Muon Group

On November 18, 2022, the Company acquired the stock of Muon B.V. and its subsidiaries (“Muon Group”). Muon Group manufactures highly precise flow paths in a variety of materials that enable the movement of various liquids and gases in critical applications for medical, semiconductor, food processing, digital printing and filtration technologies. Muon Group maintains operations in Hapert, the Netherlands; Eerbeek, the Netherlands; Wijchen, the Netherlands; Dorset, England and Pune, India and operates in the Company’s Scientific Fluidics & Optics reporting unit within the HST segment. Muon Group was acquired for cash consideration of $713.0 million. The purchase price was funded with $342.6 million of cash on hand, $170.4 million of proceeds from the Company’s Revolving Facility and $200.0 million of proceeds from the Company’s Term Facility (defined in Note 7, “Borrowings”). Goodwill and intangible assets recognized as part of this transaction were $396.6 million and $319.1 million, respectively. The goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes.
The final allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based on their estimated fair values at the acquisition date, is as follows:

Total
Current assets, net of cash acquired$51.4 
Property, plant and equipment57.6 
Goodwill396.6 
Intangible assets319.1 
Other noncurrent assets9.6 
Total assets acquired834.3 
Current liabilities(26.8)
Deferred income taxes(83.5)
Other noncurrent liabilities(11.0)
Net assets acquired
$713.0 

Acquired intangible assets consist of trade names, customer relationships and unpatented technology. The acquired intangible assets and weighted average amortization periods are as follows:
Total
Weighted Average Life (in years)
Trade names$38.3 15
Customer relationships212.4 13
Unpatented technology68.4 11
Acquired intangible assets$319.1 

Acquisition-Related Costs

The Company incurred acquisition costs related to completed, pending and potential transactions, including those that ultimately were not completed. These costs were recorded in Selling, general and administrative expenses in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income. The Company also incurred fair value inventory step-up charges associated with completed acquisitions. These costs were recorded in Cost of sales in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income. A summary of the acquisition costs and the fair value inventory step-up charges recorded in the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 are presented in the following table:

202420232022
Acquisition costs$10.4 $7.3 $6.8 
Fair value inventory step-up charges9.6 1.6 8.5 
Divestitures

The Company periodically reviews its businesses relative to its core business. As such, from time to time, the Company may sell various businesses or assets for a variety of reasons. Any resulting gain or loss recognized due to divestitures is recorded within Gain on sale of businesses - net in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The divestitures did not represent a strategic shift that had a major effect on operations and financial results and, therefore, did not qualify for presentation as discontinued operations.

On June 3, 2024, the Company completed the sale of Alfa Valvole, Srl (“Alfa Valvole”) for proceeds of $45.1 million, net of cash remitted, resulting in a gain on the sale of $4.0 million, net of a release of cumulative foreign currency translation losses of $5.5 million. There was no income tax impact associated with this transaction in the Consolidated Statements of Income due to the participation exemption of its consolidated group. The results of Alfa Valvole were reported in the Valves reporting unit within the FMT segment through the date of disposition.

On December 29, 2023, the Company completed the sale of Novotema, SpA (“Novotema”) for proceeds of $8.3 million, net of cash remitted, resulting in a loss on the sale of $9.1 million. There was no income tax impact associated with this transaction in the Consolidated Statements of Income due to the participation exemption of its consolidated group. The results of Novotema were reported in the Sealing Solutions reporting unit within the HST segment through the date of disposition.

On August 3, 2023, the Company completed the sale of Micropump, Inc. (“Micropump”) for proceeds of $110.3 million, net of cash remitted, resulting in a pre-tax gain on the sale of $93.8 million. The divestiture resulted in $22.7 million of income tax expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income during the year ended December 31, 2023. Micropump was its own reporting unit and its results were reported within the HST segment through the date of disposition.

On September 9, 2022, the Company completed the sale of Knight LLC (“Knight”) for proceeds of $49.4 million, net of cash remitted, resulting in a pre-tax gain on the sale of $34.8 million. The divestiture resulted in $5.5 million of income tax expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income during the year ended December 31, 2022. The results of Knight were reported in the Water reporting unit within the FMT segment through the date of disposition.