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ACQUISITIONS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
ACQUISITIONS
ACQUISITIONS
During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company completed four acquisitions. The acquisitions intend to allow the Company to expand into desirable geographic locations, complement the existing vertical markets, increase the volume of revenue and create new offerings of services currently provided. These acquisitions have been accounted for using the acquisition method for recording business combinations. Acquisitions are settled in cash and/or stock where a portion of the settlement price may be deferred. In some cases, purchase agreements contain contingent consideration in a form of an earnout obligation. The table below discloses respective details of each acquisition.
Name of Acquisition
 
Effective Date of Acquisition
 
Common Shares
 
Fair Value of Common
Shares
 
Cash, Net of Working Capital and Other Adjustments
 
Recorded Earnout
Payable
 
Total Recorded Purchase Price
 
Maximum Potential Earnout Payable
 
 
Issued
 
Deferred
 
Issued
 
Deferred
 
Paid
 
Deferred
 
Cash
 
Stock
 
 
 
 
 
 
(in shares)
 
(in thousands)
Netsoft
 
March 5, 2014
 

 

 
$

 
$

 
$
2,373

 
$
1,022

 
$
1,825

 
$

 
$
5,220

 
$
1,825

Jointech
 
April 30, 2014
 

 
89,552

 

 
2,788

 
10,000

 
4,000

 
15,000

 
5,000

 
36,788

 
20,000

GGA (1)
 
June 6, 2014
 

 

 

 

 
14,892

 

 
11,400

 

 
26,292

 


Great Fridays
 
October 31, 2014
 

 

 

 

 
10,854

 

 
1,173

 

 
12,027

 
1,173

 
 
 
 

 
89,552

 
$

 
$
2,788

 
$
38,119

 
$
5,022

 
$
29,398

 
$
5,000

 
$
80,327

 
 
 
 
(1)
The amount of the maximum potential earnout payable to GGA, if any, is not limited based on the terms of the purchase agreement.

Common shares issued in connection with acquisitions are valued at closing market prices as of the effective date of the respective acquisition. The maximum potential earnouts payable disclosed in the foregoing table represent the maximum amount of additional consideration that could be paid pursuant to the terms of the purchase agreement for the applicable acquisition. The amounts recorded as earnouts payable, which are based upon the estimated future operating results of the acquired businesses within a seven-to twelve-month period subsequent to the acquisition date, are measured at fair value as of the acquisition date and are included on that basis in the recorded purchase price consideration in the foregoing table. The Company will record subsequent changes in the fair value of the earnout obligations, if any, in its consolidated income from operations. Please see Note 17 for discussion around significant inputs and assumptions relating to the earnout obligation.
Netsoft — On March 5, 2014, the Company completed an acquisition of substantially all of the assets and assumed certain specific liabilities of U.S.-based healthcare technology consulting firm Netsoft Holdings LLC and Armenia-based Ozsoft, LLC (collectively, “Netsoft”). As a result of this transaction, substantially all of the employees of Netsoft, including approximately 40 IT professionals, accepted employment with the Company. In connection with the Netsoft acquisition, the Company agreed to issue a total of 2,289 restricted shares of Company common stock as consideration for future services to key management and employees of Netsoft (the “Netsoft Closing Shares”). The Company agreed to pay a deferred consideration, partially paid in stock of 9,154 restricted shares of Company common stock. Furthermore, subject to attainment of certain performance targets defined in the purchase agreement, the Company will issue 16,349 restricted shares of Company common stock (collectively with the Netsoft Closing Shares and deferred shares, the “Netsoft Employment Shares”). The Netsoft Employment Shares will vest in equal annual installments over a three-year period starting from the date of acquisition. All unvested shares will be forfeited upon termination of services by the Company for cause or by the employee other than for good reason. The Netsoft Employment Shares had an estimated value of $1,017 at the time of grant and will be recorded as stock-based compensation expense over an associated service period of three years (Note 14). Under the terms of this agreement, all of the Netsoft Closing Shares, as well as $256, were placed in escrow for a period of 18 months as security for the indemnification obligations of the sellers under the asset purchase agreement.
Jointech — On April 30, 2014, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity of Joint Technology Development Limited, a company organized under the laws of Hong Kong, including its wholly-owned subsidiaries Jointech Software (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., a company organized under the laws of China, and Jointech Software Pte. Ltd., a company organized under the laws of Singapore (collectively, “Jointech”). Jointech provides strategic technology services to multi-national organizations in investment banking, wealth and asset management. As a result of this transaction, substantially all employees of Jointech, including approximately 216 IT professionals, accepted employment with the Company. In connection with the Jointech acquisition, the Company agreed to issue a total of 89,552 shares of the Company common stock to a former owner of Jointech as consideration for future services on or about the six-month anniversary from the date of acquisition (the “Jointech Closing Shares”). Furthermore, the Company will pay to that former owner up to a maximum of $5,000 in shares of Company common stock determined based on the average closing price per share for the 30-trading day period preceding April 1, 2015 (collectively with the Jointech Closing Shares, the “Jointech Employment Shares”). The Jointech Employment Shares will vest in equal annual installments over a three-year period starting from the date of acquisition. All unvested Jointech Employment Shares will be forfeited upon termination of services for cause by the Company or other than for good reason (as applicable) by either of the two former owners of the acquired business. The aggregate fair value of the Jointech Employment Shares at the date of grant was $7,788 and will be recorded as stock-based compensation expense over an associated service period of three years (Note 14).
Under the terms of the agreement, 15% of the total purchase price, in cash and stock, including the Jointech Employment Shares, was placed in an escrow account for a period of 18 months as security for the indemnification obligations of the sellers under the stock purchase agreement.
GGA — On June 6, 2014, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed certain specific liabilities of GGA Software Services, LLC, Institute of Theoretical Chemistry, Inc., and GGA’s Russian affiliate (collectively, “GGA”). Established in 1994, GGA develops scientific informatics applications and content databases; creates state-of-the-art algorithms and models; and delivers IT support, maintenance, and QA services to the world’s leading healthcare and life sciences companies. As a result of this transaction, substantially all employees of GGA, including approximately 329 IT professionals and 126 scientists, accepted employment with the Company. In connection with the GGA acquisition, the Company agreed to issue a total of 262,277 shares of the Company common stock to the former owners of GGA as consideration for future services (the “GGA Closing Shares”). Furthermore, subject to attainment of specified performance targets, the Company will issue to the former owners of GGA shares of its common stock based on the formula provided in the purchase agreement (collectively with GGA Closing Shares, the “GGA Employment Shares”). The GGA Employment Shares will vest in equal annual installments over a three-year period starting from the date of acquisition. With respect to each former owner, all unvested shares will be forfeited upon either termination of services by the Company for cause or by the employee other than for good reason. The aggregate fair value of the GGA Employment Shares at the date of grant was $20,655 and will be recorded as stock-based expense over an associated service period of three years (Note 14). Under the terms of the agreement, a total of 102,631 of the GGA Employment Shares were placed into an escrow account as security for the indemnification obligations of the sellers under the asset purchase agreement.
Great Fridays — On October 31, 2014, the Company acquired 100% of the equity interests of Great Fridays Limited and its subsidiaries with intent to expand the Company's product and design service portfolio. Great Fridays Limited, headquartered in Manchester, UK, with offices in London, San Francisco and New York, focuses on bridging the gap between business and design. The acquisition of Great Fridays added approximately 50 creative design professionals to the Company's headcount.
In connection with the Great Fridays acquisition, the Company agreed to issue a total of 90,864 shares of the Company common stock to the former owners of Great Fridays as consideration for future services (the “Great Fridays Closing Shares”). Furthermore, subject to attainment of specified performance targets, the Company will pay the former owners of Great Fridays up to a maximum of 10,092 shares of the Company common stock (collectively with Great Fridays Closing Shares, the “GF Employment Shares”). The GF Employment Shares will vest in equal annual installments over a three-year period starting from the date of acquisition. With respect to each former owner, all unvested shares will be forfeited upon either termination of services by the Company for cause or by the employee other than for good reason. The aggregate fair value of the GF Employment Shares at the date of grant was $4,823 and will be recorded as stock-based compensation expense over an associated service period of three years (Note 14). Under the terms of the agreement, a total of 28,390 of the GF Employment Shares were placed into an escrow account as security for the indemnification obligations of the sellers under the asset purchase agreement.
The following is a summary of the preliminary estimated fair values of the net assets acquired at the date of each respective acquisition during the year ended December 31, 2014 as originally reported in the quarterly condensed consolidated financial statements and at December 31, 2014:
 
Netsoft
 
Jointech
 
GGA
 
Great Fridays
 
Total
 
At Originally Reported
 
At December 31, 2014
 
As Originally Reported
 
At December 31, 2014
 
As Originally Reported
 
At December 31, 2014
 
At December 31, 2014
 
As Originally Reported
 
At December 31, 2014
Cash and cash equivalents
$

 
$

 
$
871

 
$
871

 
$

 
$

 
$
259

 
$
1,130

 
$
1,130

Trade receivables and other current assets
788

 
788

 
784

 
784

 
5,157

 
5,471

 
1,825

 
8,554

 
8,868

Property and equipment and other long-term assets
52

 
52

 
338

 
338

 
444

 
444

 
262

 
1,096

 
1,096

Deferred tax asset
351

 

 

 

 
4,463

 

 

 
4,814

 

Acquired intangible assets
1,700

 
1,700

 
25,744

 
22,485

 
10,959

 
10,959

 
5,747

 
44,150

 
40,891

Goodwill
2,776

 
2,749

 
11,033

 
17,404

 
6,496

 
12,115

 
6,947

 
27,252

 
39,215

Total assets acquired
5,667

 
5,289

 
38,770

 
41,882

 
27,519

 
28,989

 
15,040

 
86,996

 
91,200

Accounts payable and accrued expenses
69

 
69

 
728

 
728

 
2,593

 
2,593

 
872

 
4,262

 
4,262

Deferred revenue

 

 

 

 

 
104

 
317

 
317

 
421

Due to employees

 

 
1,254

 
1,254

 

 

 
624

 
1,878

 
1,878

Deferred tax liability

 

 

 
3,112

 

 

 
1,200

 
1,200

 
4,312

Total liabilities assumed
69

 
69

 
1,982

 
5,094

 
2,593

 
2,697

 
3,013

 
7,657

 
10,873

Net assets acquired
$
5,598

 
$
5,220

 
$
36,788

 
$
36,788

 
$
24,926

 
$
26,292

 
$
12,027

 
$
79,339

 
$
80,327

The above estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are provisional and based on the information that was available as of the acquisition date and updated for any changes as of December 31, 2014. During the year ended December 31, 2014, the following updates were made to the initially reported balances with some of the adjustments being reported in the third quarter between goodwill and deferred tax accounts.
For Netsoft, the deferred tax asset and goodwill were adjusted and decreased the net assets acquired by $378. For Jointech, intangible assets were adjusted to reflect the results of a preliminary valuation report obtained and a deferred tax liability was established, both increasing goodwill with no change to the net assets acquired. For GGA, additional accounts receivable and deferred revenue were recognized, deferred tax assets were netted with recognized deferred tax liabilities, and the final working capital adjustment was completed, which in aggregate increased the net assets acquired by $1,366.
The Company is gathering additional information necessary to finalize the estimated fair values of intangible assets, deferred income taxes, and other asset and liability amounts. The fair values reflected are subject to change. Such changes could be significant. The Company expects to finalize the valuation and complete the purchase price allocation as soon as practicable but no later than one year from the respective acquisition dates.
The following table presents the estimated fair values and useful lives of intangible assets acquired during the year ended December 31, 2014:
 
Netsoft
 
Jointech
 
GGA
 
Great Fridays
 
Weighted Average
Useful Life
(in years) 
 
Amount 
 
Weighted Average
Useful Life
(in years) 
 
Amount 
 
Weighted Average
Useful Life
(in years) 
 
Amount 
 
Weighted Average
Useful Life
(in years) 
 
Amount 
Customer relationships
10

 
$
1,700

 
10
 
$
22,173

 
10

 
$
10,959

 
10

 
$
5,747

Trade names

 

 
2
 
312

 

 

 

 

Total
 
 
$
1,700

 
 
 
$
22,485

 
 
 
$
10,959

 
 
 
$
5,747


The following is a summary of revenues, net income and acquisition-related costs included in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2014:
 
For the Year Ended December 31, 2014
 
Netsoft
 
Jointech
 
GGA
 
Great Fridays
 
Total
Revenues
$
5,068

 
 
$
13,060

 
 
$
19,809

 
 
$
1,821

 
 
$
39,758

Net Income
806

1 

 
(3,090
)
2 

 
822

3 

 
(72
)
4 

 
(1,534
)
Acquisition-related costs
$
75

 
 
$
361

 
 
$
325

 
 
$
24

 
 
$
785

 
 
(1)
Included in net income is $252 of stock-based compensation expense related to the Netsoft Employment Shares for the year ended December 31, 2014.
(2)
Included in net income is $1,738 of stock-based compensation expense related to the Jointech Employment Shares for the year ended December 31, 2014.
(3)
Included in net income is $4,322 of stock-based compensation expense related to the GGA Employment Shares for the year ended December 31, 2014.
(4)
Included in net income is $239 of stock-based compensation expense related to the Great Fridays Employment Shares for the year ended December 31, 2014.
Aggregate revenues generated by the acquired companies for the year ended December 31, 2013, were approximately $46.5 million. Pro forma results of operations for the acquisition transactions were not presented because the effects of the acquisitions were not material to the Company’s consolidated results of operation, individually or in the aggregate.