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Acquisition
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022
Acquisitions [Abstract]  
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] ote B — Acquisitions
The acquisitions of our businesses are accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting. For each platform acquisition, the Company typically structures the transaction so that a newly created holding company acquires 100% of the equity interests in the acquired business. The entirety of the purchase consideration is paid by the newly created holding company to the selling shareholders. The total purchase consideration is the amount paid to the selling shareholders and we will, from time to time, allow the selling shareholder to reinvest a portion of their proceeds alongside the Company at the same price per share, into the holding company that acquires the target business. Once the acquisition is complete, the selling shareholders no longer hold equity interests in the acquired company, but rather hold noncontrolling interest in the holding company that acquired the target business. Because the selling shareholders are investing in the transaction alongside the Company at the same price per share as the Company and are not retaining their existing equity in the acquired business, the Company includes the amount provided by noncontrolling shareholders in the total purchase consideration.
A component of our acquisition financing strategy that we utilize in acquiring the businesses we own and manage is to provide both equity capital and debt capital, raised at the parent level, typically through our existing credit facility. The debt capital is in the form of “intercompany loans” made by the LLC to the newly created holding company and the acquired business and are due from the newly created holding company and the acquired business, and payable to the LLC by the newly created holding company and the acquired business. The selling shareholders of
the acquired businesses are not a party to the intercompany loan agreements nor do they have any obligation to repay the intercompany loans. These intercompany loans eliminate in consolidation and are not reflected on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.
Acquisition of PrimaLoft Technologies, Inc.
On July 12, 2022, the LLC, through its newly formed acquisition subsidiary, Relentless Intermediate, Inc. ("PrimaLoft Buyer"), acquired PrimaLoft Technologies Holdings, Inc. (“PrimaLoft”) pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “PrimaLoft Purchase Agreement”), dated June 4, 2022, by and between PrimaLoft Buyer and VP PrimaLoft Holdings, LLC ("PrimaLoft Seller"). The Company acquired PrimaLoft for a total purchase price, including proceeds from noncontrolling shareholders and net of transaction costs, of approximately $539.6 million, before working capital and other customary adjustments. The Company funded the acquisition through a draw on its 2022 Revolving Credit Facility and the proceeds from its new $400 million 2022 Term Loan Facility. PrimaLoft management invested in the transaction along with the Company, representing 9.2% of the initial equity interest in PrimaLoft. Concurrent with the closing, the Company provided a credit facility to PrimaLoft pursuant to which a secured revolving loan commitment and secured term loan were made available to PrimaLoft (the "PrimaLoft Credit Agreement"). The initial revolving loan and term loan commitments under these facilities on the closing date were $178 million. CGM will receive integration service fees of $4.8 million payable quarterly over a twelve month period as services are rendered which payments began in the quarter ended September 30, 2022. The Company incurred $5.7 million of transaction costs in conjunction with the PrimaLoft acquisition, which was included in selling, general and administrative expense in the consolidated statements of operations during the third quarter of 2022.
PrimaLoft, Inc. is a branded, advanced material technology company based in Latham, New York and is focused on the research and innovative development of high-performance material solutions, specializing in insulations and fabrics.
The results of operations of PrimaLoft have been included in the consolidated results of operations since the date of acquisition. PrimaLoft's results of operations are reported as a separate operating segment as a branded consumer business. The table below provides the preliminary recording of the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition.
(in thousands)Preliminary Purchase Price AllocationMeasurement Period AdjustmentsPreliminary Purchase Price Allocation
Purchase Consideration$539,576 $— $539,576 
Fair value of identifiable assets acquired:
Cash$6,951 $— $6,951 
Accounts receivable (1)
2,992 — 2,992 
Inventory 1,991 — 1,991 
Property, plant and equipment
1,058 — 1,058 
Intangible assets248,200 — 248,200 
Other current and noncurrent assets3,581 — 3,581 
Total identifiable assets264,773 — 264,773 
Fair value of liabilities assumed:
Current liabilities8,865 — 8,865 
Other liabilities 360 — 360 
Deferred tax liabilities51,268 — 51,268 
Total liabilities 60,493 — 60,493 
Net identifiable assets acquired204,280 — 204,280 
Goodwill$335,296 $— $335,296 
Acquisition consideration
Purchase price$530,000 $— $530,000 
Cash acquired 7,319 — 7,319 
Net working capital adjustment2,257 — 2,257 
Total purchase consideration$539,576 $— $539,576 
(1) The fair value of accounts receivable approximates book value acquired.
The allocation of the purchase price presented above is based on management's estimate of the fair values using valuation techniques including the income, cost and market approach. In estimating the fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities, the fair value estimates are based on, but not limited to, expected future revenue and cash flows, expected future growth rates and estimated discount rates. Current and noncurrent assets and current and other liabilities are valued at historical carrying values. Inventory is recognized at fair value, with finished goods stated at selling price less an estimated cost to sell. Property, plant and equipment is valued at fair value which approximates book value and will be depreciated on a straight-line basis over the remaining useful lives of the assets. Goodwill is calculated as the excess of the consideration transferred over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired and represents the future economic benefits expected to arise from other intangible assets acquired that do not qualify for separate recognition, including assembled workforce and non-contractual relationships, as well as expected future synergies. The goodwill of $335.3 million reflects the strategic fit of PrimaLoft in the Company's branded consumer business and is not expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. The purchase accounting for PrimaLoft is expected to be finalized in the fourth quarter of 2022.
The intangible assets recorded related to the PrimaLoft acquisition are as follows (in thousands):
Intangible AssetsFair ValueEstimated Useful Lives
Customer relationships$170,000 15 years
Tradename48,200 20 years
Technology29,500 11 years
In-process research and development (1)
500 N/a
$248,200 
(1) In-process research and development is considered indefinite lived until the underlying technology becomes viable, at which point the intangible asset will be amortized over the expected useful life.
The customer relationships were considered the primary intangible asset and was valued at $170.0 million using a multi-period excess earnings method. The technology was valued at $29.5 million using a multi-period excess earnings methodology with an assumed obsolescence factor. The tradename was valued at $48.2 million using a multi period excess earnings method. The multi period excess earnings method assumes an asset has value to the extent that it enables its owners to earn a return in excess of the other assets utilized in the business.
Acquisition of Lugano Diamonds & Jewelry, Inc.
On September 3, 2021, the LLC, through its newly formed acquisition subsidiaries, Lugano Holding, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Lugano Holdings”), and Lugano Buyer, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Lugano Buyer”) and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lugano Holdings, acquired the issued and outstanding shares of stock of Lugano Diamonds & Jewelry Inc. ("Lugano") other than the certain rollover shares (the “Lugano Transaction”). The Lugano Transaction was effectuated pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Lugano Purchase Agreement”), also dated September 3, 2021, by and among Lugano Buyer, the Sellers named therein (“Lugano Sellers”) and Mordechai Haim Ferder in his individual capacity and as initial representative of the Lugano Sellers. Lugano is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of high-end, one-of-a-kind jewelry sought after by some of the world’s most discerning clientele. Lugano conducts sales via its own retail salons as well as pop-up showrooms at Lugano-hosted or sponsored events in partnership with influential organizations in the equestrian, art and philanthropic community. Lugano is headquartered in Newport Beach, California.
The LLC made loans to, and purchased a 60% equity interest in, Lugano. The purchase price, including proceeds from noncontrolling shareholders and net of transaction costs, was $263.3 million. The selling shareholders invested in the transaction along with the LLC, representing 40% initial noncontrolling interest on both a primary and fully
diluted basis. The fair value of the noncontrolling interest was determined based on the enterprise value of the acquired entity multiplied by the ratio of the number of shares acquired by the minority holders to total shares. The transaction was accounted for as a business combination. CGM acted as an advisor to the LLC in the acquisition and will continue to provide integration services during the first year of the LLC's ownership of Lugano. CGM will receive integration service fees of $2.3 million payable quarterly over a twelve month period as services are rendered which payments began in the quarter ended December 31, 2021. The LLC incurred $1.8 million of transaction costs in conjunction with the Lugano acquisition, which was included in selling, general and administrative expense in the consolidated statements of operations during the third quarter of 2021. The LLC funded the acquisition with cash on hand and a $120 million draw on its 2021 Revolving Credit Facility.
The results of operations of Lugano have been included in the consolidated results of operations since the date of acquisition. Lugano's results of operations are reported as a separate operating segment as a branded consumer business. The table below provides the recording of the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition.
(in thousands)Preliminary Purchase Price AllocationMeasurement Period AdjustmentsFinal Purchase Price Allocation
Purchase Consideration$267,554 $(2,420)$265,134 
Fair value of identifiable assets acquired:
Cash$1,433 $— $1,433 
Accounts receivable (1)
20,954 — 20,954 
Inventory 85,794 9,419 95,213 
Property, plant and equipment
2,743 392 3,135 
Intangible assets— 82,454 82,454 
Other current and noncurrent assets4,979 4,114 9,093 
Total identifiable assets115,903 96,379 212,282 
Fair value of liabilities assumed:
Current liabilities7,129 58 7,187 
Other liabilities — 3,175 3,175 
Deferred tax liabilities— 23,123 23,123 
Total liabilities 7,129 26,356 33,485 
Net identifiable assets acquired108,774 70,023 178,797 
Goodwill$158,780 $(72,443)$86,337 
Acquisition consideration
Purchase price$256,000 $— $256,000 
Cash acquired (estimate)1,554 (120)1,434 
Net working capital adjustment (estimated at close)10,000 (2,300)7,700 
Total purchase consideration$267,554 $(2,420)$265,134 
(1) The fair value of accounts receivable approximates book value acquired.
The allocation of the purchase price presented above is based on management's estimate of the fair values using valuation techniques including the income, cost and market approach. In estimating the fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities, the fair value estimates are based on, but not limited to, expected future revenue and cash flows, expected future growth rates and estimated discount rates. Current and noncurrent assets and current and other liabilities are valued at historical carrying values. Inventory is recognized at fair value, with finished goods stated at selling price less an estimated cost to sell. Property, plant and equipment is valued through a purchase price appraisal and will be depreciated on a straight-line basis over the respective remaining useful lives of the assets. Goodwill is calculated as the excess of the consideration transferred over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired and represents the future economic benefits expected to arise from other intangible assets acquired that do not qualify for separate recognition, including assembled workforce and non-contractual relationships, as well as expected future synergies. The goodwill of $86.3 million reflects the strategic fit of Lugano in the Company's branded consumer business and is not expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.
The intangible assets recorded related to the Lugano acquisition are as follows (in thousands):
Intangible AssetsFair ValueEstimated Useful Lives
Tradename$48,433 18 years
Customer relationships34,021 15 years
$82,454 
The tradename was considered the primary intangible asset and was valued at $48.4 million using a multi-period excess earnings method. The customer relationships were valued at $34.0 million using a multi period excess earnings method. The multi period excess earnings method assumes an asset has value to the extent that it enables its owners to earn a return in excess of the other assets utilized in the business.
Unaudited pro forma information
The following unaudited pro forma data for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 gives effect to the acquisitions of PrimaLoft and Lugano, as described above, and the disposition of Liberty Safe, as if these transactions had been completed as of January 1, 2021. The pro forma data gives effect to historical operating results with adjustments to interest expense, amortization and depreciation expense, management fees and related tax effects. The information is provided for illustrative purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the operating results that would have occurred if the transaction had been consummated on the date indicated, nor is it necessarily indicative of future operating results of the consolidated companies, and should not be construed as representing results for any future period.
Three months endedNine months ended
(in thousands, except per share data)September 30, 2022September 30, 2021September 30, 2022September 30, 2021
Net sales$599,926 $519,740 $1,724,308 $1,495,712 
Gross profit$241,069 $209,193 $706,701 $620,410 
Operating income$48,197 $44,768 $168,647 $148,842 
Net income (loss) from continuing operations$(1,779)$17,431 $58,429 $30,596 
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Holdings $(6,071)$14,092 $42,760 $15,785 
Basic and fully diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to Holdings$(0.27)$(0.16)$0.12 $(0.41)
Other acquisitions
Velocity
Kings - On July 8, 2022, Velocity acquired King's Camo LLC, a manufacturer of outdoor performance apparel and gear, for a purchase price of approximately $25.2 million and included a potential earnout of $3.0 million. The acquisition and related transaction costs were funded through an additional term loan of $25.7 million under the Velocity intercompany credit agreement. Velocity paid approximately $0.2 million in transaction fees. Velocity recorded a preliminary purchase price allocation, including goodwill of approximately $6.9 million, which is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes, and intangible assets of $7.1 million. The remainder of the purchase consideration was allocated to net assets acquired. The purchase price allocation is expected to be finalized in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Marucci
Lizard Skins - On October 22, 2021, Marucci Sports acquired Lizard Skins, LLC ("Lizard Skins"), an industry leading provider of sporting goods accessories that revolve around the hand-to-grip interface, for an enterprise value of approximately $47.0 million, excluding customary closing adjustments. The acquisition and related transaction costs were funded through an additional term loan of $44.1 million under the Marucci inter-company credit agreement with the LLC, a draw on the existing Marucci revolving credit facility with the Company, and rollover equity from the selling shareholders of Lizard Skins. Marucci issued 11,915 shares to the selling shareholders in exchange for the rollover equity, which represents an ownership interest of approximately 1% in Marucci. Marucci paid approximately $1.4 million in transaction expenses in connection with the acquisition of Lizard Skins. Lizard Skins is a designer and seller of branded grip products, protective equipment, bags and apparel for use in baseball, cycling, hockey, Esports and lacrosse. The acquisition of Lizard Skins will allow Marucci to build on its leading position in diamond sports while simultaneously developing Marucci's presence in new sports markets such as hockey and cycling. Marucci recorded a purchase price allocation, including goodwill of approximately $10.1 million, which is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes, and intangible assets of $27.9 million. The purchase price allocation was finalized in the third quarter of 2022.

Altor Solutions
Plymouth Foam - On October 5, 2021, Altor acquired Plymouth Foam, LLC (“Plymouth”), a manufacturer of protective packaging and componentry, for an enterprise value of approximately $56.0 million, excluding customary closing adjustments. The acquisition and related transaction costs were funded through an additional term loan of $52.0 million under the Altor intercompany credit agreement and a draw on the existing Altor intercompany revolving credit facility with the LLC. Altor paid approximately $0.4 million in transaction fees in connection with the acquisition of Plymouth. Plymouth was founded in 1978 and is based in Plymouth, Wisconsin. Plymouth supplies a wide array of high value products, including custom protective packaging, cold chain packaging and internal components made from expanded polystyrene and expanded polypropylene. Plymouth’s complementary product portfolio will allow Altor to be able to further expand its business and capabilities. Altor recorded a purchase price allocation, including goodwill of approximately $15.5 million, which is not expected to be deductible for income tax purposes, and intangible assets of $20.1 million. The purchase price allocation was finalized in the first quarter of 2022.
Polyfoam - On July 1, 2020, Altor acquired substantially all of the assets of Polyfoam Corp. ("Polyfoam"), a Massachusetts-based manufacturer of protective and temperature-sensitive packaging solutions for the medical, pharmaceutical, grocery and food industries, among others. Founded in 1974, Polyfoam operates two manufacturing facilities producing highly engineered foam and injection-molded plastic solutions across a variety of end-markets. The acquisition complements Altor's current operating footprint and provides access to a new customer base and product offerings, including Polyfoam's significant end-market exposure to cold chain (including seafood boxes, insulated shipping containers and grocery delivery totes). The purchase price was approximately $12.8 million and included a potential earnout of $1.4 million if Polyfoam achieved certain financial metrics. The full amount of the earnout was paid during the first quarter of 2022.
Arnold
Ramco - On March 1, 2021, Arnold acquired Ramco Electric Motors, Inc. ("Ramco"), a manufacturer of stators, rotors and full electric motors, for a purchase price of approximately $34.3 million. The acquisition and related transaction costs were funded through an additional equity investment in Arnold by the LLC of $35.5 million. Ramco was founded in 1987 and is based in Greenville, Ohio. Ramco supplies their custom electric motor solutions for general industrial, aerospace and defense, and oil and gas end-markets. Ramco’s complementary product portfolio will allow Arnold to be able to offer more comprehensive, turnkey solutions to their customers. In connection with the
acquisition, Arnold recorded a purchase price allocation of $12.4 million of goodwill, which is not expected to be deductible for income tax purposes and $12.7 million in intangible assets. The remainder of the purchase consideration was allocated to net assets acquired. The purchase price allocation was finalized in the fourth quarter of 2021.