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Acquisitions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
Acquisitions
3. Acquisitions

On January 31, 2019, the Company completed the purchase of certain assets, including inventory and certain identifiable intangibles, for the Cumberland brand (the "Cumberland Asset Acquisition") in Australia for a purchase price of A$8.2 million (US$6.0 million based on January 31, 2019 exchange rates), of which $0.6 million is expected to be paid during the second quarter of 2019. The Cumberland Asset Acquisition extends our presence in Australia into new product categories. The Company accounted for the transaction as an asset acquisition, as the set of assets acquired does not meet the criteria to be classified as a business under GAAP. During the quarter ended March 31, 2019, transaction costs related to the Cumberland Asset Acquisition were $0.1 million. These costs were reported as selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The following table summarizes the fair value of assets acquired:
 
(in millions)
At January 31, 2019
Inventory
2.8

Identifiable intangibles
3.2

  Fair value of assets acquired
$
6.0



Acquisition of GOBA

On July 2, 2018, the Company completed the GOBA Acquisition. GOBA is a leading provider of school and craft products in Mexico under the Barrilito® brand. The GOBA Acquisition is expected to increase the breadth and depth of our distribution, especially with wholesalers and retailers throughout Mexico, and complements our existing office products portfolio with a strong offering of school and craft products. The results of GOBA are included in the ACCO Brands International segment as of July 2, 2018.

The purchase price paid at closing was Mex$796.8 million (US$39.9 million based on July 2, 2018 exchange rates), subject to working capital and other adjustments that reduced it by $0.8 million. The preliminary purchase price, net of cash acquired of $1.9 million, was $37.2 million. A portion of the purchase price (Mex$115.0 million (US$5.8 million based on July 2, 2018 exchange rates)) is being held in an escrow account for a period of up to 5 years after closing in the event of any claims against the sellers under the stock purchase agreement. The Company may also make claims against the sellers directly, subject to limitations in the stock purchase agreement, if the escrow is depleted. The GOBA Acquisition and related expenses were funded by increased borrowing under our revolving facility.

For accounting purposes, the Company was the acquiring enterprise. The GOBA Acquisition is being accounted for as a purchase business combination. The net sales for GOBA for the three months ended March 31, 2019 were $11.8 million.

The following table presents the preliminary allocation of the consideration given to the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition.
(in millions)
At July 2, 2018
Calculation of Goodwill:
 
Purchase price, net of working capital adjustment
$
39.1

 
 
Plus fair value of liabilities assumed:
 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
10.2

Deferred tax liabilities
3.1

Other non-current liabilities
5.6

  Fair value of liabilities assumed
$
18.9

 
 
Less fair value of assets acquired:
 
Cash acquired
1.9

Accounts receivable
30.0

Inventory
7.1

Property, plant and equipment
0.6

Identifiable intangibles
10.3

Deferred tax assets
1.9

Other assets
4.2

  Fair value of assets acquired
$
56.0

 
 
Goodwill
$
2.0



We are continuing our review of our fair value estimate of assets acquired and liabilities assumed during the measurement period, which will conclude as soon as we receive the information we are seeking about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date or learn that more information is not available. This measurement period will not exceed one year from the acquisition date. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired is allocated to goodwill.

Our fair value estimate of assets acquired and liabilities assumed is pending the completion of several elements, including the final determination of purchase price related to the settlement of differences in working capital, and the valuation of the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed and final review by our management. The primary areas that are not yet finalized relate to income and other taxes. Accordingly, there could be material adjustments to our condensed consolidated financial statements.

The final determination of the purchase price, fair values and resulting goodwill may differ significantly from what is reflected in these condensed consolidated financial statements.

During the year ended December 31, 2018, transaction costs related to the GOBA Acquisition were $1.1 million. These costs were reported as interest and SG&A expenses in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations.