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Acquisition
12 Months Ended
Dec. 25, 2021
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
Acquisition Acquisitions
High Precision Devises, Inc. (“HPD”) Acquisition
On October 19, 2020, we acquired 100% of the shares of HPD for total consideration of $16.9 million, net of cash acquired of $1.7 million, which included an adjustment for changes in working capital. This acquisition brought highly specialized skills and know-how to address the unique test challenges within the emerging quantum computing, superconducting computing, and ultra-sensitive sensor markets which operate at temperatures as low as 30 millikelvin.

The acquisition was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting, with FormFactor treated as the acquirer. The acquired assets and liabilities of HPD were recorded at their respective fair values including an amount for goodwill representing the difference between the acquisition consideration and the fair value of the identifiable net assets.

Our Consolidated Statements of Income include the financial results of HPD subsequent to the acquisition date of October 19, 2020. Revenue in fiscal 2020 related to HPD subsequent to the acquisition date that was included in our Consolidated Statements of Income was not material.

The acquisition price was allocated to the tangible and identified intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the closing date of the acquisition based upon their respective fair values. The fair values assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed were based on management’s assumptions as of the acquisition date. We subsequently made certain immaterial adjustments within the measurement period to the acquisition price allocation as a result of finalization of our valuation of identifiable assets and liabilities. The purchase price allocated to the underlying assets acquired, including goodwill and intangibles, and liabilities assumed based on the final amounts are as follows (in thousands):`
Amount
Cash and cash equivalents$1,680 
Accounts receivable1,017 
Inventory3,047 
Property, plant and equipment669 
Operating lease, right-of-use-assets2,554 
Prepaid expenses and other assets916 
Tangible assets acquired9,883 
Deferred revenue(2,529)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities(1,268)
Operating lease liabilities(2,554)
Deferred tax liability(2,400)
Total net tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed1,132 
Intangible assets11,520 
Goodwill5,908 
Net assets acquired$18,560 

The intangible assets as of the acquisition date included (in thousands):
AmountWeighted Average Useful Life (in years)
Developed technologies$7,500 10.0
Customer relationships3,600 5.0
Order backlog200 0.5
Trade names220 5.0
Total intangible assets$11,520 8.2

The fair value of the intangible assets acquired in connection with the acquisition were determined using either the income, market or replacement cost methodologies. The intangible assets are being amortized over periods which reflect the pattern in which economic benefits of the assets are expected to be realized.

Identifiable Intangible Assets
Valuation of intangible assets involves multiple assumptions. The key assumptions are described below.

Developed technologies acquired primarily consist of existing technology related to cryogenic probe stations, Adiabatic Demagnetization Refrigerator (“ADR”), and continuous ADR cryostats and similar tools, and technology related to other cryogenic applications. We valued the developed technologies using the multi-period excess earnings method under the income approach. Using this approach, the estimated fair values were calculated using expected future cash flows from specific products discounted to their net present values at an appropriate risk-adjusted rate of return.

Customer relationships represent the fair value of future projected revenues that will be derived from the sale of products to HPD's existing customers. We valued customer relationships using the incremental cash flow method. This method estimates value based on the incremental cash flow afforded by having the customers relationships in place on the acquisition date versus having no relationships in place and needing to replicate or replace those relationships. The incremental cash flows are then discounted to a present value to arrive at an estimate of fair value for this asset class.

Order backlog represents business under existing contractual obligations. Expected cash flow from order backlog was valued on a discounted direct cash flow basis, net of returns on contributory assets such as working capital, property and equipment, trade name and assembled workforce.

The identified trade names intangibles relate to the estimated fair value of future cash flows related to the HPD brand. We valued trade names by applying the relief-from-royalty method under the income approach. This method is based on the application of a royalty rate to forecasted revenue under the trade name.
Goodwill
The excess of purchase price over the fair value assigned to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed represents the amount of goodwill resulting from the acquisition. We believe the factors that contributed to goodwill include synergies that are specific to our consolidated business, such as cost savings and operational efficiencies, and the acquisition of a talented workforce that expands our expertise in business development and commercializing semiconductor test products, none of which qualify for recognition as a separate intangible asset. We do not expect any portion of this goodwill to be deductible for tax purposes. The goodwill attributable to the acquisition was recorded as a non-current asset and is not amortized, but is subject to an annual review for impairment.

The goodwill arising from the acquisition was allocated to the HPD reporting unit within the Systems reportable segment.

We have not presented unaudited combined pro forma financial information as the HPD acquisition was not significant to our consolidated results of operations and financial position.

Baldwin Park Acquisition
On July 30, 2020, we acquired the probe card assets of Advantest Corporation for total cash consideration of $35.0 million. This acquisition brought important enabling technologies and capabilities for designing and manufacturing advanced probe cards, and adds a complementary 3D-NAND Flash probe-card product that is qualified and in production at one of the world's leading NAND Flash manufacturers.

The acquisition was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting, with FormFactor treated as the acquirer. The acquired assets and liabilities of Baldwin Park were recorded at their respective fair values including an amount for goodwill representing the difference between the acquisition consideration and the fair value of the identifiable net assets.

Our Consolidated Statements of Income include the financial results of Baldwin Park subsequent to the acquisition date of July 30, 2020. Revenue in fiscal 2020 related to Baldwin Park subsequent to the acquisition date that was included in our Consolidated Statements of Income was not material.

The acquisition price was allocated to the tangible and identified intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the closing date of the acquisition based upon their respective fair values. The fair values assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed were based on management’s assumptions as of the acquisition date. We subsequently made certain immaterial adjustments within the measurement period to the acquisition price allocation as a result of finalization of our valuation of identifiable assets and liabilities. The purchase price allocated to the underlying assets acquired, including goodwill and intangibles, and liabilities assumed based on the final amounts are as follows (in thousands):
Amount
Accounts receivable$4,365 
Inventory2,727 
Property, plant and equipment9,053 
Operating lease, right-of-use-assets519 
Prepaid expenses and other assets56 
Tangible assets acquired16,720 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities(743)
Operating lease liabilities(519)
Total net tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed15,458 
Intangible assets13,600 
Goodwill5,942 
Net assets acquired$35,000 
The intangible assets as of the acquisition date included (in thousands):
AmountWeighted Average Useful Life (in years)
Developed technologies$8,800 10.0
Customer relationships4,400 3.0
In-process research and development400 N/A
Total intangible assets$13,600 7.7

The fair value of the intangible assets acquired in connection with the acquisition were determined using either the income, market or replacement cost methodologies. The intangible assets are being amortized over periods which reflect the pattern in which economic benefits of the assets are expected to be realized.

Identifiable Intangible Assets
Valuation of intangible assets involves multiple assumptions. The key assumptions are described below.

Developed technologies acquired consists of existing technology related to 3D NAND Flash probe cards and the value of cost savings expected to be derived from Low Temperature Co-fired Ceramic (“LTCC”) technology. We valued the developed technology related to 3D NAND Flash using the multi-period excess earnings method under the income approach. Using this approach, the estimated fair values were calculated using expected future cash flows from specific products discounted to their net present values at an appropriate risk-adjusted rate of return. We valued the LTCC developed technology asset using the incremental cash flow method. This method estimates value based on the incremental cash flow afforded by having the LTCC capability in place on the acquisition date versus having no capability in place and needing to replicate or replace that capability. The incremental cash flows are then discounted to a present value to arrive at an estimate of fair value for this asset class.

In-process research and development (“IPR&D”) acquired primarily consists of research and development projects that were in process at the time of acquisition related to technologies used in DRAM probe cards. Once these projects are complete they will be placed in developed technologies and amortized over their useful lives. We valued the IPR&D using the multi-period excess earnings method under the income approach. Using this approach, the estimated fair values were calculated using expected future cash flows from specific products discounted to their net present values at an appropriate risk-adjusted rate of return.

Customer relationships represent the fair value of future projected revenues that will be derived from the sale of products to Baldwin Park's existing customers. We valued customer relationships using the incremental cash flow method. This method estimates value based on the incremental cash flow afforded by having the customers relationships in place on the acquisition date versus having no relationships in place and needing to replicate or replace those relationships. The incremental cash flows are then discounted to a present value to arrive at an estimate of fair value for this asset class.

Goodwill
The excess of purchase price over the fair value assigned to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed represents the amount of goodwill resulting from the acquisition. We believe the factors that contributed to goodwill include synergies that are specific to our consolidated business, such as cost savings and operational efficiencies, and the acquisition of a talented workforce that expands our expertise in business development, none of which qualify for recognition as a separate intangible asset. We expect this goodwill to be deductible for tax purposes. The goodwill attributable to the acquisition was recorded as a non-current asset and is not amortized, but is subject to an annual review for impairment.

The goodwill arising from the acquisition was allocated to the Probe Cards reporting unit within the Probe Cards reportable segment.

We have not presented unaudited combined pro forma financial information as the Baldwin Park acquisition was not significant to our consolidated results of operations and financial position.

FRT GmbH Acquisition
On October 9, 2019, we acquired 100% of the shares of FRT, a German-based company, for total consideration of $26.9 million, net of cash acquired of $1.7 million. The fair value of the purchase consideration was comprised of a $22.2 million cash payment and $6.5 million of contingent consideration. The contingent consideration was a cash amount equal to 1.5x Earnings Before Interest and Tax (“EBIT”) as defined in the purchase agreement, from a minimum of zero up to a maximum of €10.3 million, payable subject to the performance of the acquired business in calendar 2020. We estimated the fair value of
contingent consideration using a probability weighted approach. Key assumptions in determining the fair value of contingent consideration include estimating the probability of achieving certain EBIT levels and discounting at an appropriate discount rate. See Note 9, Fair Value, for additional information. This acquisition strengthened our leadership in test and measurement by expanding our addressable market into 3D hybrid surface metrology and extending the optical applications scope of our existing Systems segment.

The acquisition was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting, with FormFactor treated as the acquirer. The acquired assets and liabilities of FRT were recorded at their respective fair values including an amount for goodwill representing the difference between the acquisition consideration and the fair value of the identifiable net assets.

Our Consolidated Statements of Income include the financial results of FRT subsequent to the acquisition date of October 9, 2019. Revenue in fiscal 2019 related to FRT subsequent to the acquisition date that was included in our Consolidated Statements of Income was not material.

Separate from the purchase agreement, we entered into a term loan agreement with a lender for an aggregate amount of $23.4 million to finance the acquisition. See Note 5, Debt, for additional information.

The acquisition price was allocated to the tangible and identified intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the closing date of the acquisition based upon their respective fair values. The fair values assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed were based on management’s assumptions as of the reporting date. We have finalized our allocation of the assets acquired, including goodwill and intangibles, and liabilities assumed for the purchase as follows (in thousands):
Amount
Cash and cash equivalents$1,687 
Accounts receivable3,079 
Inventory2,643 
Property, plant and equipment696 
Operating lease, right-of-use-assets335 
Prepaid expenses and other assets838 
Tangible assets acquired9,278 
Customer deposits(1,933)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities(1,182)
Operating lease liabilities(335)
Deferred tax liabilities(5,757)
Total net tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed71 
Intangible assets17,429 
Goodwill11,123 
Net assets acquired$28,623 

The intangible assets as of the closing date of the acquisition included (in thousands):
AmountWeighted Average Useful Life (in years)
Developed technologies$12,505 8.0
Customer relationships3,071 6.0
Order backlog1,645 0.5
Trade names208 2.0
Total intangible assets$17,429 6.9

The fair value of the intangible assets acquired in connection with the acquisition were determined using either the income, market or replacement cost methodologies. The intangible assets are being amortized over periods which reflect the pattern in which economic benefits of the assets are expected to be realized.

Identifiable Intangible Assets
Valuation of intangible assets involves multiple assumptions. The key assumptions are described below.
Developed technologies acquired primarily consist of existing technology related to hybrid 3D surface metrology measurement equipment. We valued the developed technologies using the multi-period excess earnings method under the income approach. Using this approach, the estimated fair values were calculated using expected future cash flows from specific products discounted to their net present values at an appropriate risk-adjusted rate of return.

Customer relationships represent the fair value of future projected revenues that will be derived from the sale of products to FRT's existing customers. We valued customer relationships using the incremental cash flow method. This method estimates value based on the incremental cash flow afforded by having the customers relationships in place on the acquisition date versus having no relationships in place and needing to replicate or replace those relationships. The incremental cash flows are then discounted to a present value to arrive at an estimate of fair value for this asset class.

Order backlog represents business under existing contractual obligations. Expected cash flow from order backlog was valued on a direct cash flow basis.

The identified trade names intangibles relate to the estimated fair value of future cash flows related to the FRT brand. We valued trade names by applying the relief-from-royalty method under the income approach. This method is based on the application of a royalty rate to forecasted revenue under the trade name.

Goodwill
The excess of purchase price over the fair value assigned to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed represents the amount of goodwill resulting from the acquisition. We believe the factors that contributed to goodwill include synergies that are specific to our consolidated business, such as cost savings and operational efficiencies, and the acquisition of a talented workforce that expands our expertise in business development and commercializing semiconductor test products, none of which qualify for recognition as a separate intangible asset. We do not expect any portion of this goodwill to be deductible for tax purposes. The goodwill attributable to the acquisition was recorded as a non-current asset and is not amortized, but is subject to an annual review for impairment.

The goodwill arising from the acquisition was allocated to the FRT reporting unit within the Systems reportable segment.

We have not presented unaudited combined pro forma financial information as the FRT acquisition was not significant to our consolidated results of operations and financial position.