Thermon Group Holdings, Inc. Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Goodwill

Goodwill

9 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Acquisitions, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Industrial Process Insulators ("IPI") Transaction

On July 31, 2015, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of the Company acquired 100% of the capital stock of Industrial Process Insulators ("IPI") for $21,750, subject to a customary working capital adjustment. The results of IPI's operations have been included in the consolidated financial statements since that date. IPI is an insulation contractor serving the refining, petrochemical, power and energy, marine and pulp and paper industries in the United States, with a significant presence in the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast region. IPI has served as a customer and valued subcontractor to the Company for the past seventeen years and some members of IPI's senior management team are former company employees. The acquisition is expected to enhance our turn-key product offerings and strengthen our presence and relationships in the Gulf Coast region as IPI serves many of the same end-markets as those served by our core thermal solutions business. We recognized $10,204 in goodwill associated with the acquisition.



Consideration to or on behalf of sellers at close	$	21,750
Fair value of total consideration transferred	$	21,750

The following table summarizes the preliminary fair value of the assets and liabilities assumed:



Assets acquired:
Cash	$	1,526
Accounts receivable	3,723
Inventories	474
Other current assets	204
Property, plant and equipment	119
Identifiable intangible assets	13,784
Goodwill	10,204
Total assets	30,034
Liabilities assumed:
Current liabilities	2,203
Uncertain tax position liability	1,119
Noncurrent deferred tax liability	4,962
Total liabilities	8,284
Total consideration	$	21,750

The fair value of accounts receivable represents IPI's gross outstanding receivables as of the acquisition date that we estimate will be fully collectible.

For the three and nine months ended December 31, 2015, we incurred $33 of transaction expenses related to the IPI acquisition which were recorded within marketing, general and administrative and engineering expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income.

Our provisional estimate of identifiable intangible assets at December 31, 2015 that were related to the IPI transaction consisted of the following:



	Amortization period	Gross Carrying Amount at December 31, 2015		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount at December 31, 2015

Order backlog	6 months	$	437	$	364	$	73
Customer relationships	10 years	10,720		447		10,273
Trademark	8 years	1,820		95		1,725
Other	3 years	807		112		695
Total		$	13,784	$	1,018	$	12,766

The weighted average useful life of acquired finite lived intangible assets related to the IPI transaction is 9.0 years.

At December 31, 2015, approximately $4,000 of the purchase price was held in escrow to secure the sellers' indemnification obligations in the event of any breaches of representations and warranties contained in the definitive agreements.

Sumac Transaction

On April 1, 2015, Thermon Canada, Inc. ("TCI"), a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of the Company, acquired a 75% controlling interest in the business previously operated by Sumac Fabrication Company Limited ("Sumac") for $10,956, (based on the Canadian Dollar to U.S. Dollar exchange rate on April 1, 2015) in cash, plus a non-interest bearing note ("performance based note") with a principal amount of $5,905 (based on the Canadian Dollar to U.S. Dollar exchange rate on April 1, 2015) that matures on April 1, 2016, with the actual amount payable at maturity ranging from zero up to a maximum of $7,500 Canadian Dollars, subject to the achievement of certain performance metrics during the 12 month period ending April 1, 2016. Since the terms of the performance based note include continued employment by Sumac's principals, the estimated payout will be accrued on a ratable basis as compensation expense until the actual amount becomes determinable on April 1, 2016.

Sumac is located in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada. Sumac's line of products and solutions are designed to provide a safe and efficient means of supplying temporary electrical power distribution and lighting at energy infrastructure facilities for new construction and during maintenance and turnaround projects at operating facilities. Sumac products include power distribution panels, master/slave sub-panels, power cords and lighting fixtures. Sumac products are sold to end-users operating in many of the same markets as our core thermal solutions, including heavy industrial settings, oil and gas refining and upgrading, power generation plants, petrochemical production facilities and mining operations. We believe we will be able to leverage our existing global sales force to further expand the reach of Sumac's product offerings. We recognized $9,255 of goodwill in connection with the Sumac acquisition that we expect will be deductible for Canadian taxation purposes.



Consideration to or on behalf of sellers at close	$	10,956
Fair value of total consideration transferred	$	10,956

The following table summarizes the preliminary fair value of the assets and liabilities assumed:



Assets acquired:
Accounts receivable	$	1,693
Inventories	1,299
Other current assets	123
Property, plant and equipment	1,316
Identifiable intangible assets	2,645
Goodwill	9,255
Total assets	16,331
Liabilities assumed:
Current liabilities	1,025
Noncurrent deferred tax liability	714
Total liabilities	1,739
Non-controlling interests	3,636
Total consideration	$	10,956

The fair value of accounts receivable represents Sumac's gross outstanding receivables as of the acquisition date that we estimate will be fully collectible.

In total, $134 of transaction costs were incurred related to the Sumac transaction, all of which were incurred prior to the nine months ended December 31, 2015.

Our provisional estimate of identifiable intangible assets at December 31, 2015 that were related to the Sumac transaction consisted of the following:



	Amortization period	Gross Carrying Amount at December 31, 2015		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount at December 31, 2015

Backlog	6 months	$	170	$	170	$	—
Customer relationships	3 years	1,705		426		1,279
Other	10.3 years	546		92		454
Total		$	2,421	$	688	$	1,733

The weighted average useful life of acquired finite lived intangible assets related to Sumac transaction is 4.5 years.

At December 31, 2015, approximately $1,030 of the purchase price was held in escrow to secure the sellers' indemnification obligations in the event of any breaches of representations and warranties contained in the definitive agreements.

Unitemp Transaction

On March 2, 2015, Thermon South Africa Pty. Ltd., a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of the Company, acquired substantially all of the operating assets and assumed certain operating liabilities of Unitemp cc (Unitemp or the Unitemp Transaction). The results of Unitemp's operations have been included in the consolidated financial statements since that date. Unitemp offers heating, sensing, portable instruments, monitoring and control solutions to industrial customers throughout Sub-Saharan Africa through its headquarters in Cape Town, South Africa and a branch location in Johannesburg, South Africa. The acquisition is expected to strengthen the Company's presence in the region and leverage the pre-existing sales channels that Unitemp has in the region. The goodwill of $1,630 arising from the acquisition relates to the foregoing expected benefits of the acquisition. The Company paid cash consideration of $3,890.



Consideration to or on behalf of sellers at close	$	3,890
Fair value of total consideration transferred	$	3,890

The following table summarizes the preliminary fair value of the assets and liabilities assumed:



Assets acquired:
Accounts receivable	$	1,346
Inventories	655
Other current assets	21
Property, plant and equipment	77
Identifiable intangible assets	1,294
Goodwill	1,630
Total assets	5,023
Liabilities assumed:
Current liabilities	415
Noncurrent deferred tax liability	718
Total liabilities	1,133
Total consideration	$	3,890

The fair value of accounts receivable represents Unitemp's gross outstanding receivables as of the acquisition date that we estimate will be fully collectible.

In total, $34 of transaction costs were incurred related to the Unitemp Transaction, all of which were incurred prior to the nine months ended December 31, 2015.

Our provisional estimate of identifiable intangible assets that were related to the Unitemp Transaction consisted of the following:



	Amortization period	Gross Carrying Amount at December 31, 2015		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount at December 31, 2015		Gross Carrying Amount at March 31, 2015		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount at March 31, 2015

Trademarks	8 years	$	612	$	64	$	548	$	780	$	8	$	772
Developed Technology	3 years	84		23		61		107		3		104
Customer Relationships	5 years	288		48		240		368		6		362
Total		$	984	$	135	$	849	$	1,255	$	17	$	1,238

The weighted average useful life of acquired finite lived intangible assets related to Unitemp transaction is 6.7 years.

At December 31, 2015, approximately $278 of the purchase price was held in escrow to secure the sellers' indemnification obligations in the event of any breaches of representations and warranties contained in the definitive agreements.

Other intangible assets related to previous transactions consisted of the following:



	Gross Carrying Amount at December 31, 2015		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount at December 31, 2015		Gross Carrying Amount at March 31, 2015		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount at March 31, 2015
Trademarks	$	41,972	$	—	$	41,972	$	43,034	$	—	$	43,034
Developed technology	9,619		2,764		6,855		9,862		2,469		7,393
Customer relationships	90,345		50,037		40,308		92,581		44,195		48,386
Backlog	8,828		8,828		—		9,129		9,129		—
Certification	438		—		438		449		—		449
Other	1,630		1,508		122		1,630		1,317		313
Total	$	152,832	$	63,137	$	89,695	$	156,685	$	57,110	$	99,575

Goodwill

The carrying amount of goodwill as of December 31, 2015 is as follows:



	Amount
Balance as of March 31, 2015	$	105,232
Goodwill acquired	19,459
Foreign currency translation impact	(4,231		)
Balance as of December 31, 2015	$	120,460

The excess purchase price over the fair value of assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. Goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis, and between annual tests if indicators of potential impairment exist. We perform a qualitative analysis to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, including goodwill. In addition to the qualitative analysis, we also perform a quantitative analysis using the income approach. Our annual impairment test will be performed during the fourth quarter of our fiscal year. The Sumac transaction was structured as an asset purchase and we expect that the $9,255 in goodwill associated with that transaction will be deductible for tax purposes in Canada. All other goodwill at December 31, 2015 is not deductible for tax purposes.

During the three months ended September 30, 2015, we completed a restructuring of our Canadian operations in which we reduced approximately 34% of our Canadian workforce and closed two sales offices. The employee severance and office closure costs totaled $578.

During the nine months ended December 31, 2015, revenue from our organic Canadian operations (excluding our recent Sumac acquisition) has decreased by approximately 57% as compared to the nine months ended December 31, 2014.

We consider the recent decline in our Canadian business, which management believes is attributable to lower oil prices and the reduction of capital investments in the Canadian oil sands region, to be an indicator of potential asset impairments in our Canadian reporting unit. The goodwill balance in the Canadian reporting unit at December 31, 2015 is $34,432 and the net intangible assets are $25,005. During the three months ended December 31, 2015, we completed an interim goodwill impairment assessment of the goodwill of our Canadian reporting unit utilizing the income approach, based on discounted future cash flows, which are derived from internal forecasts and economic expectations, and the market approach, based on market multiples of guideline public companies. Based on the interim goodwill impairment assessment, the estimated fair value of the Canadian reporting unit exceeded the carrying value. As such, there was no impairment of goodwill or intangible assets as of December 31, 2015. We will continue to monitor our Canadian reporting unit's goodwill and intangible asset valuations and test for potential impairments until the overall market conditions in such region improve.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the aggregate amount of goodwill and a description of intangible assets, which may include (a) for amortizable intangible assets (also referred to as finite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, the amount of any significant residual value, and the weighted-average amortization period, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization (also referred to as indefinite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, and (c) the amount of research and development assets acquired and written off in the period, including the line item in the income statement in which the amounts written off are aggregated, if not readily apparent from the income statement. Also discloses (a) for amortizable intangibles assets in total and by major class, the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization, the total amortization expense for the period, and the estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization the carrying amount in total and by major class, and (c) for goodwill, in total and for each reportable segment, the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the period (including the aggregate amount of goodwill acquired, the aggregate amount of impairment losses recognized, and the amount of goodwill included in the gain (loss) on disposal of a reporting unit). If any part of goodwill has not been allocated to a reportable segment, discloses the unallocated amount and the reasons for not allocating. For each impairment loss recognized related to an intangible asset (excluding goodwill), discloses: (a) a description of the impaired intangible asset and the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method for determining fair value, (c) the caption in the income statement or the statement of activities in which the impairment loss is aggregated, and (d) the segment in which the impaired intangible asset is reported. For each goodwill impairment loss recognized, discloses: (a) a description of the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method of determining the fair value of the associated reporting unit, and (c) if a recognized impairment loss is an estimate not finalized and the reasons why the estimate is not final. May also disclose the nature and amount of any significant adjustments made to a previous estimate of an impairment loss.

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