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Acquisitions (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2015
Summary Of Acquisitions

Following is a summary of acquisitions the Company completed during the periods indicated (no acquisitions were completed in fiscal 2014):

 

     Year Ended April 30,  
     2015 (1)      2013 (2) (3)  
     (in thousands)  

Assets acquired

   $ 3,361       $ 32,784   

Intangibles acquired

     6,600         42,800   

Liabilities acquired

     2,691         31,506   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net assets acquired

  7,270      44,078   

Purchase price

  17,496      126,917   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Goodwill

$ 10,226    $ 82,839   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Acquisition costs

$ 501    $ 2,710   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Goodwill by segment — LTC

$ 10,226    $ 82,839   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

On March 1, 2015, the Company acquired all outstanding membership interest of Pivot Leadership, a global provider of innovative, customized and scalable executive development programs, for $17.5 million, net of cash acquired, which includes $2.2 million in contingent consideration. As of April 30, 2015, the contingent consideration is included in other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The contingent consideration is based on the achievement of certain revenue targets and can be up to $6.5 million, payable in four installments in fiscal 2017 to 2020. The acquisition will allow us to integrate the Company’s talent management solution with Pivot’s executive learning capabilities. Actual results of operations of Pivot Leadership are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements from March 1, 2015, the effective date of the acquisition, and include $3.7 million and $20.0 million in fee revenue and total assets, respectively, during fiscal 2015.

 

(2) On December 31, 2012, the Company acquired all outstanding shares of Minneapolis-based PDI, a leading, globally-recognized provider of leadership assessment and development solutions, for $92.5 million, net of cash acquired, which includes $14.9 million in contingent consideration, for the achievement of certain post-closing synergies. During fiscal 2014, the Company paid $15.0 million (includes the interest accreted since December 31, 2012) in contingent consideration to the selling stockholders of PDI as a result of the achievement of certain pre-determined goals associated with expense synergies. PDI has been in business for over 45 years and operates in more than 20 global locations. The acquisition strengthens and expands the Company’s talent management offerings through adding complementary product and service offerings and rich intellectual property. Actual results of operations of PDI are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements from December 31, 2012, the effective date of the acquisition.

 

(3) On September 1, 2012, the Company acquired all outstanding membership interests of Global Novations, LLC, (“Global Novations”) a leading provider of diversity and inclusion and leadership development solutions, for $34.5 million in cash, net of cash acquired. Global Novations has more than 150 offerings designed to develop leaders, enable high-performing cultures and deliver business outcomes for its clients. Key diversity and inclusion and leadership offerings include consulting, training and education and e-learning. Global Novations has more than 30 years of experience and has served clients in more than 40 countries, including more than half of the Fortune 100. The acquisition strengthens and expands the Company’s talent management offerings through adding complementary product and service offerings and rich intellectual property. Actual results of operations of Global Novations are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements from September 1, 2012, the effective date of the acquisition.