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Acquisition

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Acquisition
9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]  
Acquisition Acquisitions
Vapor Power
On January 2, 2024, we announced our acquisition (the "Vapor Power Acquisition") of 100% of the issued and outstanding equity interests of Vapor Power International, LLC and its affiliates, (“Vapor Power”), a leading provider of high-quality industrial process heating solutions, including electric, electrode and gas fired boilers. The acquisition was consummated on December 29, 2023 (the "Vapor Power Acquisition Date") and the seller was Stone Pointe, LLC. We plan to integrate Vapor Power into our United States and Latin America ("US-LAM") reportable segment.
The total purchase price for Vapor Power was $107,523, with cash acquired of $7,051, for a net closing purchase price of $100,472. The total purchase price is based on customary adjustments for cash acquired, preliminary working capital adjustments, outstanding indebtedness, and transaction expenses. The Vapor Power acquisition was funded with cash on hand, the existing revolving credit facility, and an expanded term loan amended on December 29, 2023 in connection with the transaction. We have not recognized any material operating income or expenses related to Vapor in Interim 2024.
Acquisition Costs
In accordance with GAAP, costs to complete an acquisition are expensed as incurred. Total acquisition costs recognized in the Vapor Power acquisition were approximately $1,527, all recognized in the quarter ended December 31, 2023. These fees represent legal, advisory, and other professional fees paid by the Company to complete the acquisition and are reflected in "Selling, general and administrative expenses" in our condensed consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income.
Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation
We have accounted for the Vapor Power acquisition according to the business combinations guidance found in ASC 805, Business Combinations, henceforth referred to as acquisition accounting. Acquisition accounting requires, among other things, that assets acquired and liabilities assumed be recognized at their fair values as of the acquisition date. We used primarily Level 2 and 3 inputs to allocate the purchase price to the major categories of assets and liabilities shown below. For valuing the customer-related intangible assets, we used a common income-based approach called the multi-period excess earnings method; for the marketing-related and developed technology intangible assets, we used a relief-from-royalty method. The carrying values of inventories and property, plant, and equipment, and leases were adjusted to fair value, while the carrying value of any other asset or liability acquired approximated the respective fair value at time of closing.
The allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including the residual amount allocated to goodwill, is based upon preliminary information and is subject to change within the measurement period (up to one year from the Vapor Power Acquisition Date) as additional information concerning final asset and liability valuations is obtained. The fair value of the acquired intangible assets at December 31, 2022, of $45,911, was provisional pending receipt of the final valuation report for those assets from a third-party valuation expert. Additionally, we are still evaluating Vapor Power's customer contracts and related revenue recognition policies, and as such, the value of contract assets and/or contract liabilities is subject to change. During the measurement period, if new information is obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of the Vapor Power Acquisition Date that, if known, would have resulted in revised estimated values of those assets or liabilities as of that date, we will revise the preliminary purchase price allocation. The effect of any measurement period adjustments to the estimated fair values will be reflected in future updates to our purchase price allocation. Goodwill will be deductible for tax purposes and generally represents expected synergies from the combination of efforts of the acquired business and the Company.
Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation - Vapor Power
Amortization Period (years) Fair Value
Cash $ 7,051 
Accounts receivable 9,208 
Inventories 8,640 
Other current assets 776
Property, plant and equipment 2,436 
Operating lease right-of-use assets 2,700 
Intangibles:
Customer relationships(1)
2 - 15
24,343 
Trademarks 10 7,879 
Developed technology 15 13,689 
Goodwill 46,143 
Total fair value of assets acquired $ 122,865 
Current liabilities (12,793)
Operating lease liability (2,549)
Total fair value of liabilities acquired $ (15,342)
Total purchase price $ 107,523 
(1) Included in the customer relationships intangible assets is $5,536 related to customer backlog with an estimated useful life of 2 years.
Powerblanket
On May 31, 2022, (the "Powerblanket Acquisition Date"), Thermon Holding Corp., as buyer, acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding equity interests of Powerblanket (“Powerblanket”) from Glacier Capital LLC, as seller (the "Powerblanket Acquisition"). Powerblanket is a leading North American supplier of heated blankets built upon patented heat spreading technology. The Powerblanket Acquisition increases our exposure to growing industrial and commercial end-markets through its freeze protection, temperature control and flow assurance solutions. We have integrated Powerblanket into our US-LAM reportable segment.
The initial purchase price for the Powerblanket Acquisition was $35,000, subject to an adjustment for net working capital acquired at closing. Subsequent to the Powerblanket Acquisition Date, and commensurate with the purchase agreement, we increased the purchase price by $299 for net working capital acquired. We financed the Powerblanket Acquisition through the use of our Revolving Credit Facility as well as cash on hand. Powerblanket's revenue structure does not result in material contract assets or liabilities.
Acquisition Costs
In accordance with GAAP, costs incurred to complete an acquisition are expensed as incurred. Total acquisition costs, which represent transaction costs, legal fees, and third-party professional fees were $278, of which $126 were recognized in fiscal 2023. No costs related to the Powerblanket Acquisition have been recognized in fiscal 2024. Acquisition costs are reflected in "Selling, general and administrative expenses" in our condensed consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income.
Purchase Price Allocation
We have accounted for the Powerblanket Acquisition in accordance with acquisition accounting. We primarily used Level 2 and Level 3 inputs to allocate the purchase price to the major categories of assets and liabilities shown below. For valuing the customer relationships intangible asset, we used a common income-based approach called the multi-period excess earnings method; for the trademarks and developed technology intangible assets, we used a relief-from-royalty method; and for the contract-based intangible asset, we used the with and without method. The carrying values of inventories, property, plant and equipment as well as leased assets approximated their respective fair values at the time of closing.
Purchase Price Allocation - Powerblanket
Amortization Period (years) Fair Value
Accounts receivable $ 1,267 
Inventories 3,545 
Other current assets 290 
Property, plant and equipment 391 
Other non-current assets 954 
Intangibles:
Customer relationships 9.8 3,301 
Trademarks 9.8 3,397 
Contract-based 5.0 1,280 
Developed technology 15.8 5,189 
Goodwill 18,620 
Total fair value of assets acquired $ 38,234 
Accounts payable (1,098)
Accrued liabilities (637)
Other liabilities (1,200)
Total fair value of liabilities acquired $ (2,935)
Total purchase price $ 35,299 
Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information
The following unaudited pro forma results of operations assume that both acquisitions mentioned above occurred at the beginning of the periods presented. These unaudited pro forma results are presented for informational purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of what the actual results of operations would have been if the Vapor Power Acquisition and Powerblanket Acquisition had occurred at the beginning of the periods presented, nor are they indicative of future results of operations. The pro forma results presented below are adjusted for the removal of Vapor Power Acquisition and other related costs of $5,912 and $217, in the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and $6,346 and $650 in the nine months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Also, the pro forma results presented below are adjusted for the removal of Powerblanket Acquisition and other related costs of $126, which were incurred in our first fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Three Months Ended December 31, 2023 Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 Nine Months Ended December 31, 2023 Nine Months Ended December 31, 2022
Sales $ 154,927  $ 135,030  $ 407,434  $ 348,390 
Net income 20,072  12,207  48,145  30,386