Acquisition of Lane Venture
On December 21, 2017, we purchased certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of Lane Venture from Heritage Home Group, LLC for $15,556 in cash. Lane Venture is a manufacturer and distributor of premium outdoor furniture, and is now being operated as a component of our wholesale segment.
Under the acquisition method of accounting, the fair value of the consideration transferred was allocated to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and the liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date with the remaining unallocated amount recorded as goodwill.
The allocation of the fair value of the acquired business was initially based on a preliminary valuation. Our estimates and assumptions were revised during 2018 as we obtained additional information for our estimates during the measurement period , which we consider to be closed as of November 24, 2018. During fiscal 2018, we recorded measurement period adjustments resulting in a net increase to the opening value of various acquired assets and assumed liabilities with an offsetting reduction of recognized goodwill of $76. The final allocation of the $15,556 all-cash purchase price to the acquired assets and liabilities of the Lane Venture business, including measurement period adjustments, is as follows:
Allocation of the fair value of consideration transferred: |
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Identifiable assets acquired: |
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Accounts receivable, net of reserve (Note 5) |
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$ |
1,507 |
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Inventory, net of reserve (Note 6) |
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3,718 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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37 |
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Intangible assets |
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7,360 |
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Total identifiable assets acquired |
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12,622 |
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Liabilities assumed: |
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Accounts payable |
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(357 |
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Other accrued liabilities |
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(852 |
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Total liabilities assumed |
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(1,209 |
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Net identifiable assets acquired |
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11,413 |
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Goodwill |
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4,143 |
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Total net assets acquired |
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$ |
15,556 |
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Goodwill was determined based on the residual difference between the fair value of the consideration transferred and the value assigned to the tangible and intangible assets and liabilities recognized in connection with the acquisition and is deductible for tax purposes. Among the factors that contributed to a purchase price resulting in the recognition of goodwill are the expected synergies arising from combining the Company’s manufacturing and distribution capabilities with Lane Venture’s position in the outdoor furnishings market, a segment of the market not previously served by Bassett.
A portion of the fair value of the consideration transferred has been assigned to identifiable intangible assets as follows:
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Useful Life |
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Description: |
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In Years |
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Fair Value |
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Trade name |
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Indefinite |
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$ |
6,848 |
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Customer relationships |
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9 |
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512 |
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Total acquired intangible assets |
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$ |
7,360 |
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The finite-lived intangible asset is being amortized on a straight-line basis over its estimated useful life. The indefinite-lived intangible asset and goodwill are not amortized but will be tested for impairment annually or between annual tests if an indicator of impairment exists.
The fair values of consideration transferred and net assets acquired were determined using a combination of Level 2 and Level 3 inputs as specified in the fair value hierarchy in ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. See Note 4.
Acquisition costs related to the Lane Venture acquisition totaled $256 during the year ended November 24, 2018, and are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. The acquisition costs are primarily related to legal, accounting and valuation services.
The pro forma impact of the acquisition and the results of operations attributable to Lane Venture since the acquisition have not been presented because they are not material to our consolidated results of operations for the three fiscal years ended November 24, 2018.
Licensee Store Acquisition
During the first quarter of fiscal 2017, we acquired the operations of the Bassett Home Furnishings (“BHF”) store located in Columbus, Ohio for a purchase price of $655. The store had been owned and operated by a licensee that had determined that continued ownership of a BHF store was no longer consistent with its future business objectives. We believe that Columbus, Ohio represents a viable market for a BHF store.
The purchase price was allocated as follows:
Inventory |
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$ |
343 |
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Goodwill |
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312 |
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Purchase price |
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$ |
655 |
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The inputs into our valuation of the acquired assets reflect our market assumptions and are not observable. Consequently, the inputs are considered to be Level 3 inputs as specified in the fair value hierarchy in ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. See Note 4.
The pro forma impact of the acquisition and the results of operations for the Columbus store since the acquisition was not material to our consolidated results of operations for the year ended November 25, 2017.
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