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.

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.

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 included 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 was 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, 2022, 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 included 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.

On November 1, 2020, the Company acquired 100% of HBA Group and its subsidiaries ("HBA") in Australia. HBA is a legal services provider that complements the Company’s International Operations segment in Australia.

The acquisition was funded primarily through additional borrowings under the Company's credit facility. The purchase price included an initial cash payment of $4,026,000 and a maximum of $3,200,000 payable over four years based on achievement of certain revenue and EBITDA performance goals as set forth in the purchase agreement. The acquisition accounting was 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, 2022, 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 March 31, 2022. Adjustments recorded during the first quarter included a reduction in goodwill and deferred tax liability of $827,000. 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.

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 enables the Company to expand its capability in the North American claims contents services market. The purchase price included an initial cash payment of $20,875,000, a working capital adjustment 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 was funded primarily through additional borrowings under the Company’s credit facility.

Goodwill is attributable to the assembled workforce acquired, and expected revenue and cost synergies 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.

The preliminary acquisition accounting was 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, 2022, 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 intangibles and contingent consideration included, but were not limited to future expected cash flows, including projected revenues and expenses, estimated customer attrition rates, royalty 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 September 30, 2022.

On October 1, 2021, the Company acquired the assets of Praxis Consulting ("Praxis"), 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 which was paid 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 was based on the fair value of the acquisition consideration transferred to the sellers, assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date. The fair value of the contingent consideration payable increased to $7,943,000 at December 31, 2022 from $4,068,000 at the acquisition date based on revised internal revenue forecasts. Accordingly, the Company recognized $3,875,000 from changes in the fair value of contingent consideration related to this acquisition in "Selling, general, and administrative expenses" on the Consolidated Statement of Operations during the year ended December 31, 2022. 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.

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.

Final acquisition accounting for this acquisition was completed as of December 31, 2022.

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 were 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 goals and other nonfinancial milestones over two one-year periods, beginning January 2022.

The acquisition accounting was 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, 2022, 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.

Final acquisition accounting for this acquisition was completed as of December 31, 2022.

On April 1, 2022, the Company purchased assets associated with R.P. van Dijk B.V. ("Van Dijk"), a bodily injury loss adjusting company based in the Netherlands. The acquisition was funded primarily through additional borrowings under the Company’s credit facility. The purchase price includes an initial cash consideration of $4,313,000, and an earn-out potential up to $2,200,000 payable over the next two years based on the achievement of revenue performance goals and other nonfinancial milestones over two one-year periods, beginning April 2022.

This acquisition expands the Company's network in the Netherlands and strengthen its bodily injury loss adjusting service offering by adding a highly qualified team of adjusters experienced in managing complex loss events resulting in injury or death, as well as handling medical liability claims. The acquisition supports the Company's strategic aim of strengthening its expertise in all key territories in which it operates.

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 $1,342,000. At December 31, 2022, 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 intangible assets, unbilled receivables, 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 and Van Dijk, are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements on a two-month delayed basis. Van Dijk reported $1,400,000 of revenue in the International Operations segment for the year ended December 31, 2022 since the date of acquisition.

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


	HBA Group		edjuster Inc.		Praxis Consulting		BosBoon Expertise Group B.V.		R.P. van Dijk B.V.
	November 1, 2020		August 23, 2021		October 1, 2021		October 1, 2021		April 1, 2022
	(In thousands)
Tangible assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	240	$	1,723	$	—	$	—	$	—
Accounts receivable		1,081		1,518		119		469		—
Unbilled revenues		598		1,531		—		597		509
Right-of-use lease assets		1,502		418		430		586		—
Other assets		205		1,520		316		75		231
Total tangible assets		3,626		6,710		865		1,727		740
Intangible assets
Customer relationships		1,574		5,346		20,000		1,384		3,215
Developed technology		—		2,673		1,500		—		—
Non-compete agreements		—		157		225		346		347
Tradenames		—		1,101		2,125		—		—
Goodwill		5,406		12,881		26,195		1,571		1,423
Total intangible assets		6,980		22,158		50,045		3,301		4,985
Total assets acquired		10,606		28,868		50,910		5,028		5,725

Liabilities assumed
Current liabilities		2,532		2,066		4,133		1,430		70
Operating lease liabilities		1,502		418		430		586		—
Tax liabilities		137		2,639		—		378		—
Total liabilities assumed		4,171		5,123		4,563		2,394		70

Net assets acquired	$	6,435	$	23,745	$	46,347	$	2,634	$	5,655

Purchase price (cash)	$	4,026	$	20,875	$	21,544	$	2,066	$	4,313
Deferred purchase consideration payable		—		433		20,735		—		—
Fair value of contingent consideration		2,409		2,437		4,068		568		1,342
Fair value of total consideration transferred	$	6,435	$	23,745	$	46,347	$	2,634	$	5,655

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 acquired as part of the acquisitions above: