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Business Acquisitions and Dispositions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
Business Acquisitions and Dispositions

3. Business Acquisitions and Dispositions

Crawford Compliance Inc. Disposition

On June 1, 2020, the Company sold its 51% interest in Crawford Compliance Inc. to a third party in exchange for a note receivable. The Company recognized a loss on the disposal of this entity of $912,000 in 2020. The results of Crawford Compliance Inc. were not material to the Company.

Lloyd Warwick International Disposition

On June 12, 2020, the Company sold its 51% interest in Lloyd Warwick International (“LWI”) to a third party for cash proceeds of $19,600,000 and payment of $3,600,000 to settle intercompany indebtedness. The Company recognized an additional $700,000 related to net working capital adjustments under the terms of the acquisition agreement, which increased the purchase price to $20,300,000. The Company recognized a total gain of $14,700,000 ($11,700,000 net of tax) on the disposition for the year ended December 31, 2020.

WeGoLook, LLC Acquisition

On July 21, 2020, the Company acquired the remaining 15% membership interests of WeGoLook, LLC for $310,000. The Company accounted for this subsequent acquisition as an equity transaction in accordance with ASC 810-10, “Consolidation”. The non-compete agreements with the former minority members were terminated under the terms of the purchase agreement. As a result, the Company recognized $1,100,000 of accelerated amortization on the non-compete agreement in 2020.

Crawford Carvallo Acquisition

On October 1, 2020, the Company acquired most of the remaining 85% equity interests in Crawford Carvallo ("Carvallo") and its subsidiaries. Crawford Carvallo is a leading provider of loss adjusting, claims management solutions and legal services in Chile. The Company held a 15% interest in Crawford Carvallo prior to this acquisition. In 2020, the Company recognized a pretax gain of $1,099,000 from the remeasurement of the previously held noncontrolling interest to the $3,047,000 fair value.

The acquisition was funded primarily through additional borrowings under the Company's credit facility. The purchase price includes an initial cash payment of $11,583,000 and a maximum of $11,700,000 payable over the next six years based on achievement of certain EBITDA performance goals as set forth in the purchase agreement. The acquisition accounting is based on the fair value of the acquisition consideration transferred to the sellers, assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date. At the acquisition date, the fair value of the contingent consideration payable was estimated to be $5,808,000. At December 31, 2021, there were no material changes in the range of expected outcomes or the fair value of the contingent consideration from the acquisition date. Significant assumptions and estimates used in the valuation of intangible assets and contingent consideration included, but were not limited to future expected cash flows, including projected revenues and expenses, estimated customer attrition rates, and the applicable discount rates. These assumptions and estimates were level 3 inputs and based on assumptions that the Company believes to be reasonable. However, actual results may differ from these estimates.

Final acquisition accounting for this acquisition was completed as of December 31, 2021. Adjustments recorded during the year ended December 31, 2021 include an additional goodwill and deferred tax liability of $2,237,000. The financial results of certain of the Company’s international subsidiaries, including Crawford Carvallo, are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements on a two-month delayed basis. Crawford Carvallo reported $21,185,000 of revenue in the Loss Adjusting and TPA Solutions segments during the year ended December 31, 2021. Goodwill is attributable to the synergies of the work force in place and business resources as a result of the combination of the companies. The Company does not expect that goodwill attributable to the acquisition will be deductible for tax purposes.

HBA Group Acquisition

On November 1, 2020, the Company acquired 100% of HBA Group and its subsidiaries ("HBA") in Australia. HBA is a legal services provider that will complement the Company’s Crawford TPA Solutions segment in Australia.

The acquisition was funded primarily through additional borrowings under the Company's credit facility. The purchase price includes an initial cash payment of $4,026,000 and a maximum of $3,200,000 payable over the next four years based on achievement of certain revenue and EBITDA performance goals as set forth in the purchase agreement. The acquisition accounting is based on the fair value of the acquisition consideration transferred to the sellers, assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date. At the acquisition date, the fair value of the contingent consideration payable was estimated to be $2,409,000. At December 31, 2021, there were no material changes in the range of expected outcomes or the fair value of the contingent consideration from the acquisition date. Significant assumptions and estimates used in the valuation of intangible assets and contingent consideration included, but were not limited to future expected cash flows, including projected revenues and expenses, estimated customer attrition rates, and the applicable discount rates. These assumptions and estimates were level 3 inputs and based on assumptions that the Company believes to be reasonable. However, actual results may differ from these estimates.

The Company is in the process of finalizing the review of deferred tax liabilities in connection with the acquisition. As additional information becomes available, the Company may further revise its preliminary acquisition accounting during the remainder of the measurement period, which will not exceed 12 months from the date of acquisition. The Company may update certain assumptions and inputs to incorporate additional information obtained subsequent to the closing of the transaction related to facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date.

The financial results of certain of the Company’s international subsidiaries, including HBA, are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements on a two-month delayed basis. HBA reported $8,800,000 of revenue in the TPA Solutions segment during the year ended December 31, 2021. Goodwill is attributable to the synergies of the work force in place and business resources as a result of the combination of the companies. The Company does not expect that goodwill attributable to the acquisition will be deductible for tax purposes.

edjuster Inc. Acquisition

On August 23, 2021, the Company acquired 100% of edjuster Inc. in Canada and its U.S. subsidiary (collectively "edjuster"). Edjuster is a technology-enabled, end-to-end contents services provider and platform. This acquisition will enable the Company to expand its capability in the North American claims contents services market.

The acquisition was funded primarily through additional borrowings under the Company’s credit facility. The purchase price included an initial cash payment of $20,875,000, a working capital adjustment payable of $433,000, and an earn-out potential up to $13,334,000 based on the achievement of certain EBITDA performance goals over two one-year periods, beginning January 2022. The acquisition accounting is based on the fair value of the acquisition consideration transferred to the sellers, assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date. At the acquisition date, the fair value of the contingent consideration payable was estimated to be $2,437,000. At December 31, 2021, there were no material changes in the range of expected outcomes and the fair value of the contingent consideration from the acquisition date. Significant assumptions and estimates used in the valuation of intangible assets and contingent consideration included, but were not limited to future expected cash flows, including projected revenues and expenses, estimated customer attrition rates, and the applicable discount rates. These assumptions and estimates were level 3 inputs and based on assumptions that the Company believes to be reasonable. However, actual results may differ from these estimates.

The Company is in the process of reviewing the fair value of the assets and liabilities assumed, including, but not limited to accounts receivable, unbilled revenue, intangible assets, accrued expenses, tax liabilities and goodwill. As additional information becomes available, the Company may further revise its preliminary acquisition accounting during the remainder of the measurement period, which will not exceed 12 months from the date of acquisition. The Company may update certain assumptions and inputs to incorporate additional information obtained subsequent to the closing of the transaction related to facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date.

edjuster reported $5,000,000 of revenue in the Crawford Loss Adjusting segment during the year ended December 31, 2021. Goodwill is attributable to the synergies of the work force in place and business resources as a result of the combination of the companies. The Company does not expect that goodwill attributable to the acquisition will be deductible for tax purposes.

Praxis Consulting Inc. Acquisition

On October 1, 2021, the Company acquired 100% of Praxis Consulting Inc. ("Praxis"), and an established subrogation claims service provider in the U.S. The acquisition allows the Company to expand its footprint in the U.S. subrogation claims market.

The acquisition was funded primarily through additional borrowings under the Company’s credit facility. The purchase price included a cash payment of $21,544,000, a working capital adjustment payable of $735,000, a deferred cash payment of $20,000,000 payable in February 2022, and an earn-out potential up to $10,000,000 based on the achievement of certain revenue performance goals over two one-year periods, beginning February 2022. The acquisition accounting is based on the fair value of the acquisition consideration transferred to the sellers, assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date. At the acquisition date, the fair value of the contingent consideration payable was estimated to be $4,068,000. At December 31, 2021, there were no material changes in the range of expected outcomes and the fair value of the contingent consideration from the acquisition date. Significant assumptions and estimates used in the valuation of intangible assets and contingent consideration included, but were not limited to future expected cash flows, including projected revenues and expenses, estimated customer attrition rates, and the applicable discount rates. These assumptions and estimates were level 3 inputs and based on assumptions that the Company believes to be reasonable. However, actual results may differ from these estimates.

The Company is in the process of reviewing the fair value of the assets and liabilities assumed, including, but not limited to accounts receivable, intangible assets, accrued expenses, tax liabilities and goodwill. As additional information becomes available, the Company may further revise its preliminary acquisition accounting during the remainder of the measurement period, which will not exceed 12 months from the date of acquisition. The Company may update certain assumptions and inputs to incorporate additional information obtained subsequent to the closing of the transaction related to facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date.

Praxis reported $4,300,000 of revenue in the Networks service line within the Crawford Platform Solutions segment during the year ended December 31, 2021. Goodwill is attributable to the synergies of the work force in place and business resources as a result of the combination of the companies. The Company expects that goodwill attributable to the acquisition will be deductible for tax purposes.

BosBoon Expertise Group B.V. Acquisition

On October 1, 2021, the Company acquired BosBoon Expertise Group B.V. ("BosBoon"), a specialist loss adjusting company based in the Netherlands. The acquisition supports the Company's strategic aim of strengthening its expertise in all key territories in which it operates. BosBoon offers a specialist range of loss adjusting services which will be added to the existing loss adjusting proposition in the Netherlands.

The acquisition was funded primarily through additional borrowings under the Company’s credit facility. The purchase price included an initial cash payment of $2,066,000, net of working capital adjustments, and an earn-out potential up to $1,854,000 based on the achievement of EBITDA performance goal and other nonfinancial milestones over two one-year periods, beginning January 2022. The acquisition accounting is based on the fair value of the acquisition consideration transferred to the sellers, assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date. At the acquisition date, the fair value of the contingent consideration payable was estimated to be $568,000. At December 31, 2021, there were no material changes in the range of expected outcomes and the fair value of the contingent consideration from the acquisition date. Significant assumptions and estimates used in the valuation of intangible assets and contingent consideration included, but were not limited to future expected cash flows, including projected revenues and expenses, estimated customer attrition rates, and the applicable discount rates. These assumptions and estimates were level 3 inputs and based on assumptions that the Company believes to be reasonable. However, actual results may differ from these estimates.

The Company is in the process of reviewing the fair value of the assets and liabilities assumed, including, but not limited to accounts receivable, unbilled revenue, intangible assets, accrued expenses, tax liabilities and goodwill. As additional information becomes available, the Company may further revise its preliminary acquisition accounting during the remainder of the measurement period, which will not exceed 12 months from the date of acquisition. The Company may update certain assumptions and inputs to incorporate additional information obtained subsequent to the closing of the transaction related to facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date.

The financial results of certain of the Company’s international subsidiaries, including BosBoon, are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements on a two-month delayed basis. The result of BosBoon are reported in the Crawford Loss Adjusting segment. Goodwill is attributable to the synergies of the work force in place and business resources as a result of the combination of the companies. The Company does not expect that goodwill attributable to the acquisition will be deductible for tax purposes.

Fair Value of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed

 

Assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of acquisition date are presented in the following table:

 

 

 

Crawford Carvallo

 

 

HBA Group

 

 

edjuster Inc.

 

 

Praxis Consulting Inc.

 

 

BosBoon Expertise Group B.V.

 

 

 

October 1, 2020

 

 

November 1, 2020

 

 

August 23, 2021

 

 

October 1, 2021

 

 

October 1, 2021

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Tangible assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

1,599

 

 

$

240

 

 

$

1,723

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

3,631

 

 

 

1,081

 

 

 

1,518

 

 

 

119

 

 

 

469

 

Unbilled revenues

 

 

3,237

 

 

 

598

 

 

 

1,531

 

 

 

 

 

 

597

 

Right-of-use lease assets

 

 

8,743

 

 

 

1,502

 

 

 

418

 

 

 

430

 

 

 

586

 

Other assets

 

 

4,660

 

 

 

205

 

 

 

1,520

 

 

 

316

 

 

 

75

 

Total tangible assets

 

 

21,870

 

 

 

3,626

 

 

 

6,710

 

 

 

865

 

 

 

1,727

 

Intangible assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Customer relationships

 

 

4,118

 

 

 

1,574

 

 

 

5,346

 

 

 

20,000

 

 

 

1,384

 

Developed technology

 

 

1,300

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,673

 

 

 

1,500

 

 

 

 

Non-compete agreements

 

 

1,600

 

 

 

 

 

 

157

 

 

 

225

 

 

 

 

Tradenames

 

 

300

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,101

 

 

 

2,125

 

 

 

346

 

Goodwill

 

 

7,738

 

 

 

6,245

 

 

 

12,799

 

 

 

26,195

 

 

 

1,571

 

Total intangible assets

 

 

15,056

 

 

 

7,819

 

 

 

22,076

 

 

 

50,045

 

 

 

3,301

 

Total assets acquired

 

 

36,926

 

 

 

11,445

 

 

 

28,786

 

 

 

50,910

 

 

 

5,028

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities assumed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

4,657

 

 

 

2,532

 

 

 

2,066

 

 

 

4,133

 

 

 

1,430

 

Operating lease liabilities

 

 

8,743

 

 

 

1,502

 

 

 

418

 

 

 

430

 

 

 

586

 

Tax liabilities

 

 

2,599

 

 

 

976

 

 

 

2,557

 

 

 

 

 

 

378

 

Total liabilities assumed

 

 

15,999

 

 

 

5,010

 

 

 

5,041

 

 

 

4,563

 

 

 

2,394

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets acquired before noncontrolling interest

 

 

20,927

 

 

 

6,435

 

 

 

23,745

 

 

 

46,347

 

 

 

2,634

 

Noncontrolling interest

 

 

489

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets acquired after noncontrolling interest

 

$

20,438

 

 

$

6,435

 

 

$

23,745

 

 

$

46,347

 

 

$

2,634

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase price (cash)

 

$

11,583

 

 

$

4,026

 

 

$

20,875

 

 

$

21,544

 

 

$

2,066

 

Fair value of noncontrolling interest previously held

 

 

3,047

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred purchase consideration payable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

433

 

 

 

20,735

 

 

 

 

Fair value of contingent consideration

 

 

5,808

 

 

 

2,409

 

 

 

2,437

 

 

 

4,068

 

 

 

568

 

Fair value of total consideration transferred

 

$

20,438

 

 

$

6,435

 

 

$

23,745

 

 

$

46,347

 

 

$

2,634

 

 

Acquired intangible assets include customer relationships, tradenames and developed technologies. Intangible assets were valued using the multi-period excess earnings or the relief-from-royalty methods, both are forms of the income approach which utilizes a forecast of future cash flows generated from the use of each asset. The following table shows the preliminary fair values assigned to identifiable intangible assets:

 

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

Weighted-Average Amortization Period (Years)

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

Amortizable tangible assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Customer relationships

 

$

32,422

 

 

 

15

 

Developed technology

 

 

5,473

 

 

 

10

 

Non-compete agreements

 

 

1,982

 

 

 

8

 

Tradenames

 

 

3,872

 

 

 

7

 

Total amortizable intangible assets

 

$

43,749