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Acquisitions and Disposition
12 Months Ended
Jan. 03, 2021
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
Acquisitions and Disposition Acquisitions and Disposition
Acquisitions

In the first quarter of 2020, Kelly Services USA, LLC ("KSU"), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, acquired Insight Workforce Solutions LLC and its affiliate, Insight EDU LLC (collectively, "Insight"), as detailed below. In the fourth quarter of 2020, KSU acquired Greenwood/Asher & Associates, LLC ("Greenwood/Asher"), as detailed below. In the first quarter of 2019, the Company acquired NextGen Global Resources LLC (“NextGen”) and Global Technology Associates, LLC (“GTA”), as detailed below. We have accounted for these acquisitions under Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2017-01, Business Combinations.

Greenwood/Asher

On November 18, 2020, KSU acquired 100% of the membership interests of Greenwood/Asher, a premier specialty education executive search firm in the U.S., for a purchase price of $3.5 million. Under terms of the purchase agreement, the purchase price was adjusted for cash held by Greenwood/Asher at the closing date and estimated working capital adjustments resulting in the Company paying cash of $5.2 million. The purchase price of the acquisition also includes contingent consideration with an estimated fair value of $2.1 million related to an earnout payment in the event certain conditions are met per the terms of the agreement. The initial fair value of the earnout was established using a Black Scholes model and the liability is recorded in other non-current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet (see Fair Value Measurements footnote). The earnout is expected to be paid in 2022 and 2023 after each earn-out year pursuant to the terms of the purchase agreement. Due to the limited amount of time that has passed since acquiring Greenwood/Asher, the purchase price allocation for this acquisition is preliminary and could change.

This acquisition will expand our revenue opportunities in the education industry in the U.S. Greenwood/Asher's results of operations are included in the Education segment. Pro forma results of operations for this acquisition have not been presented as they are not material to the consolidated statements of earnings.

The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of the acquisition (in millions of dollars):

Cash$2.4 
Trade accounts receivable0.4 
Property and equipment0.2 
Deferred taxes0.2 
Goodwill3.5 
Intangibles1.9 
Other noncurrent assets0.3 
Current liabilities(1.2)
Noncurrent liabilities(0.4)
Assets acquired net of liabilities assumed$7.3 

The fair value of the acquired receivables represents the contractual value. Included in the assets purchased in the Greenwood/Asher acquisition was approximately $1.9 million of intangible assets, made up of $1.3 million of customer relationships and $0.6 million associated with Greenwood/Asher's trade name. The customer relationships will be amortized over 10 years with no residual value and the trade name will be amortized over 10 years with no residual value. Goodwill generated from the acquisition was primarily attributable to the expected synergies from combining operations and expanding market potential, and was assigned to the Education reporting unit (see Goodwill footnote). The amount of goodwill expected to be deductible for tax purposes is approximately $0.9 million.
Insight

On January 14, 2020, KSU acquired 100% of the membership interests of Insight, an educational staffing company in the U.S., for a purchase price of $34.5 million. Under terms of the purchase agreement, the purchase price was adjusted for cash held by Insight at the closing date and estimated working capital adjustments resulting in the Company paying cash of $38.1 million. The purchase price of the acquisition also includes contingent consideration with an estimated fair value of $1.6 million related to an earnout payment in the event certain conditions are met per the terms of the agreement. The initial fair value of the earnout was established using a Monte Carlo simulation and the liability is recorded in accounts payable and accrued liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet (see Fair Value Measurements footnote). Subsequently, the earnout was revalued, resulting in a net increase to the liability of $0.1 million. The earnout is expected to be paid in the next 12 months pursuant to the terms of the purchase agreement. In the second quarter of 2020, the Company paid a working capital adjustment of $0.1 million. As of year-end 2020, the purchase price allocation is final.

This acquisition will increase our market share in the education staffing market in the U.S. Insight's results of operations are included in the Education segment. Pro forma results of operations for this acquisition have not been presented as it is not material to the consolidated statements of earnings. The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of the acquisition (in millions of dollars):

Cash$1.8 
Trade accounts receivable9.6 
Other current assets0.2 
Property and equipment0.2 
Goodwill19.9 
Intangibles10.6 
Other noncurrent assets0.2 
Current liabilities(2.6)
Noncurrent liabilities(0.1)
Assets acquired net of liabilities assumed$39.8 

The fair value of the acquired receivables represents the contractual value. Included in the assets purchased in the Insight acquisition was approximately $10.6 million of intangible assets, made up entirely of customer relationships. The customer relationships will be amortized over 10 years with no residual value. Goodwill generated from the acquisition was primarily attributable to the expected synergies from combining operations and expanding market potential, and was assigned to the Americas Staffing reporting unit (see Goodwill and Intangible Assets footnote). The amount of goodwill expected to be deductible for tax purposes is approximately $18.6 million.

NextGen Global Resources

On January 2, 2019, the Company acquired 100% of the membership interests of NextGen, a leading provider of telecommunications staffing services, for a purchase price of $51.0 million. Under terms of the purchase agreement, the purchase price was adjusted for cash held by NextGen at the closing date and estimated working capital adjustments resulting in the Company paying cash of $54.3 million. Due to the date of the acquisition, the December year to date 2019 actual results represent the December year to date 2019 pro forma results.

This acquisition will increase our presence and market share in the telecommunications industry within the engineering staffing solutions market. NextGen’s results of operations are included in the Science, Engineering & Technology segment. The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of the acquisition (in millions of dollars):
Cash$3.5 
Trade accounts receivable19.7 
Other current assets0.3 
Goodwill13.7 
Intangibles21.5 
Other noncurrent assets0.5 
Current liabilities(4.9)
Assets acquired net of liabilities assumed$54.3 

The fair value of the acquired receivables represents the contractual value. Included in the assets purchased in the NextGen acquisition was approximately $21.5 million of intangible assets, made up of $12.9 million in customer relationships, $8.1 million associated with NextGen’s trade name and $0.5 million for non-compete agreements. The customer relationships are being amortized over 10 years with no residual value, the trade name is being amortized over 15 years with no residual value and the non-compete agreements are being amortized over five years with no residual value. Goodwill generated from this acquisition is primarily attributable to the market potential as a staffing services provider to the expanding telecommunications industry, and was assigned to the Americas Staffing reporting unit (see Goodwill and Intangible Assets footnote). All of the goodwill is deductible for tax purposes. 

Global Technology Associates

On January 2, 2019, in a separate transaction, the Company acquired 100% of the membership interests of GTA, a leading provider of engineering, technology and business consulting solutions in the telecommunications industry, for a purchase price of $34.0 million. Under terms of the purchase agreement, the purchase price was adjusted for cash held by GTA at the closing date and estimated working capital adjustments resulting in the Company paying cash of $35.7 million. Due to the date of the acquisition, the December year to date 2019 actual results represent the December year to date 2019 pro forma results.

This acquisition will increase our presence and market share in the telecommunications industry within the engineering outcome-based solutions market. GTA’s results of operations are included in Science, Engineering & Technology segment.

The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of the acquisition (in millions of dollars):

Cash$0.1 
Trade accounts receivable13.9 
Other current assets0.1 
Goodwill6.8 
Intangibles17.3 
Other noncurrent assets0.4 
Current liabilities(2.9)
Assets acquired net of liabilities assumed$35.7 

The fair value of the acquired receivables represents the contractual value. Included in the assets purchased in the GTA acquisition was approximately $17.3 million of intangible assets, made up of $12.1 million in customer relationships, $4.0 million associated with GTA’s trade name and $1.2 million for non-compete agreements. The customer relationships are being amortized over 10 years with no residual value, the trade name is being amortized over 15 years with no residual value and the non-compete agreements are being amortized over five years with no residual value. Goodwill generated from this acquisition is primarily attributable to the market potential as a solutions provider to the expanding telecommunications industry, and was assigned to the GTS reporting unit (see Goodwill and Intangible Assets footnote). All of the goodwill is deductible for tax purposes.

As noted above, goodwill related to the Insight and NextGen acquisitions was assigned to the Americas Staffing reporting unit and the goodwill related to the GTA acquisition was assigned to the GTS reporting unit. The goodwill related to these
acquisitions was included in the goodwill impairment charge taken in the first quarter of 2020. The goodwill impairment charge resulted from an interim goodwill impairment test triggered by declines in our common stock price as a result of negative market reaction to the COVID-19 crisis (see Goodwill and Intangible Assets footnote).

Pro Forma Information

Our consolidated revenues and net earnings for the year ended 2019 included $78.3 million and $4.5 million, respectively, from NextGen and $62.8 million and $4.5 million, respectively, from GTA. The following unaudited pro forma information presents a summary of the operating results as if the NextGen and GTA acquisitions had been completed as of January 1, 2018 (in millions of dollars, except per share data):

December Year to Date
20192018
Pro forma revenues$5,355.6 $5,624.2 
Pro forma net earnings112.4 29.8 
Pro forma basic earnings per share2.85 0.76 
Pro forma diluted earnings per share2.84 0.75 

Due to the date of the acquisitions, the 2019 actual results represent the 2019 pro forma results. For December year to date 2018, NextGen pro forma revenues and net earnings were $67.8 million and $3.0 million, respectively, and GTA pro forma revenues and net earnings were $42.5 million and $3.3 million, respectively.

The pro forma results for December year to date 2018 reflect amortization of the intangible assets, applicable taxes, adjustments for the accounting for revenue under ASC 606, and transaction expenses, none of which had a material impact on the pro forma results. The unaudited pro forma information presented has been prepared for comparative purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations as they would have been had the acquisitions occurred on the assumed dates, nor is it necessarily an indication of future operating results.

Disposition

On August 18, 2020, the Company sold its Brazil operations for a purchase price of $1.4 million. The Company received cash proceeds of $1.2 million, net of cash disposed. As a part of the transaction, the Company has agreed to indemnify the buyer for losses and costs incurred in connection with certain events or occurrences initiated within a six-year period after closing. The aggregate losses for which the Company will provide indemnification shall not exceed $8.8 million. Accordingly, the Company recorded an indemnification liability of $2.5 million in other long-term liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet, which represented the fair value of the liability (see Fair Value Measurements footnote) and completely offset the gain on the sale.