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Acquisitions and Dispositions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2015
Acquisitions and Dispositions [Abstract] |
Acquisitions and Dispositions | ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS During the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company acquired one dealership in the U.S. and terminated one dealership franchise in the U.S. During 2014, the Company acquired seven dealerships and was granted two franchises in the U.S. and also acquired one dealership and opened one dealership for an awarded franchise in Brazil. In addition, the Company acquired three dealerships in the U.K. (collectively, the "2014 Acquisitions"). Aggregate consideration paid for these acquisitions totaled $336.6 million, including associated real estate and new vehicle inventory. The U.S. vehicle inventory associated with the acquisitions was subsequently financed through borrowings under the Company's FMCC Facility and the Floorplan Line, (each as defined in Note 11, “Credit Facilities”) and the Brazil vehicle inventory associated with the acquisitions was subsequently financed through individual manufacturer captive finance companies. The purchase prices for the 2014 Acquisitions have been allocated as set forth below based upon the consideration paid and the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date. The allocation of the purchase prices is preliminary and based on estimates and assumptions that are subject to change within the purchase price allocation period (generally one year from the respective acquisition date). Goodwill associated with the acquisitions was assigned to the U.S., U.K. and Brazil reportable segments in the amounts of $103.9 million, $18.4 million and zero, respectively.
|  | As of Acquisition Date
|  | (In thousands)
Inventory |  | $ | 131,878 |
Other current assets |  | 6,601 |
Property and equipment |  | 82,147 |
Goodwill and intangible franchise rights |  | 183,449 |
Deferred tax asset |  | 7,265 |
Total assets |  | $ | 411,340 |
Current liabilities |  | $ | 37,545 |
Long-term debt |  | 13,250 |
Total liabilities |  | $ | 50,795 |
The intangible franchise rights are expected to continue for an indefinite period, therefore these rights are not amortized. These intangible assets will be evaluated on an annual basis in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 350. Goodwill represents the excess of consideration paid compared to the fair value of net assets received in the acquisitions. The goodwill associated with the 2014 Acquisitions relative to the U.S. reportable segment is deductible for tax purposes; however, the goodwill associated with the 2014 Acquisitions relative to the U.K. reportable segment is not currently deductible for tax purposes.

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- Definition The entire disclosure for business combinations, including leverage buyout transactions (as applicable), and divestitures. This may include a description of a business combination or divestiture (or series of individually immaterial business combinations or divestitures) completed during the period, including background, timing, and assets and liabilities recognized and reclassified or sold. This element does not include fixed asset sales and plant closings. + References No definition available. + Details
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