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Acquisitions and Dispositions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015
Acquisitions and Dispositions [Abstract] |
Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block] | ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS During the twelve months ended December 31, 2015, the Company acquired three U.S. dealerships, sold two U.S. dealerships and terminated one U.S. dealership franchise. The Company also terminated two franchises in Brazil. As a result of these dispositions, a net pre-tax gain of $8.2 million was recognized for the twelve months ended December 31, 2015. 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. Goodwill associated with the acquisitions was assigned to the U.S., U.K. and Brazil reportable segments in the amounts of $103.8 million, $18.7 million and zero, respectively.
| As of Acquisition Date
| (In thousands)
Inventory | $ | 132,180 |
Other current assets | 6,601 |
Property and equipment | 78,562 |
Goodwill & intangible franchise rights | 185,307 |
Deferred tax asset | 7,063 |
Total assets | $ | 409,713 |
Current liabilities | $ | 59,912 |
Long-term debt | 13,250 |
Total liabilities | $ | 73,162 |
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. During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company disposed of seven dealerships and one franchise in the U.S. and three dealerships in Brazil. As a result of these dispositions including the associated real estate, a pre-tax net gain of $13.3 million was recognized for the year ended December 31, 2014. Aggregate consideration received for these dealerships totaled $144.6 million. In February 2013, the Company purchased all of the outstanding stock of UAB Motors. At the time of acquisition, UAB Motors consisted of 18 dealerships and 22 franchises in Brazil, as well as five collision centers. In conjunction with the acquisition, the Company incurred $6.5 million of costs, primarily related to professional services associated with the Brazil transaction. The Company included these costs in SG&A in the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2013. As discussed in Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates,” in connection with this acquisition, the Company entered into arrangements that are variable interests in a VIE. The Company qualifies as the primary beneficiary of the VIE. The consolidation of the VIE into the financial statements of the Company was accounted for as a business combination. In addition, during 2013, the Company acquired certain assets of four dealerships in the U.K. and nine dealerships in the U.S. (collectively, the “2013 Acquisitions”). Aggregate consideration paid for the 2013 Acquisitions totaled $350.2 million, including $269.9 million of cash and 1.39 million shares of the Company’s common stock. The consideration included amounts paid for vehicle inventory, parts inventory, equipment, and furniture and fixtures, as well as the purchase of some of the associated real estate. The vehicle inventory acquired in the U.K. acquisitions was subsequently financed through borrowings under the Company’s credit facility with Volkswagen Finance and the vehicle inventory acquired in the U.S. acquisitions was subsequently financed through borrowings under the Company’s FMCC Facility and the Floorplan Line, (each as defined in Note 11, “Credit Facilities”). The Company assumed, in conjunction with the Brazil acquisitions, the arrangements through individual manufacturer captive finance companies used to finance vehicle inventory and also assumed debt in conjunction with certain of the acquisitions, of which $65.1 million was contemporaneously extinguished. In conjunction with the debt extinguishment, the Company recognized a loss of $0.8 million that is included in other expense, net on the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2013. The purchase prices for the 2013 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. Goodwill associated with the acquisitions was assigned to the U.S., U.K. and Brazil reportable segments in the amounts of $56.2 million, $1.5 million and $129.4 million, respectively.
| As of Acquisition Date
| (In thousands)
Current assets | $ | 26,884 |
Inventory | 164,655 |
Property and equipment | 72,328 |
Goodwill & intangible franchise rights | 305,876 |
Other assets | 864 |
Total assets | $ | 570,607 |
Current liabilities | $ | 123,025 |
Deferred income taxes | 28,738 |
Long-term debt | 68,639 |
Total liabilities | $ | 220,402 |
The Company sold six dealerships and one franchise in the U.S. during the year ended December 31, 2013. Gross consideration received for these dispositions was $97.5 million. As a result of the dispositions, a pre-tax net gain of $10.2 million was recognized for the year ended December 31, 2013.

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