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Note 4 - Acquisitions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements  
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]

 

NOTE 4 ACQUISITIONS

 

(a)

Business Combinations

 

During the years ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company incurred acquisition expenses related to business combinations of$1.1 million and $0.4 million, respectively, which are included in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.

 

CSuite Financial Partners, LLC

 

On November  1, 2022, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding equity interests of CSuite Financial Partners, LLC ("CSuite").  CSuite, based in Manhattan Beach, California, is a national financial executive services firm providing financial management leadership to companies in every industry, regardless of size, throughout the United States.  As further discussed in Note 22 , "Segmented Information," CSuite is included in the Kingsway Search Xcelerator segment.  This acquisition was the Company’s second acquisition under its novel CEO Accelerator program and further expands the Company’s portfolio of businesses with recurring revenue and low capital intensity.
 

The Company acquired CSuite for aggregate cash consideration of approximately $8.5 million, less certain escrowed amounts for purposes of indemnification claims and working capital adjustments.  The Company will also pay additional contingent consideration, only to the extent earned, in an aggregate amount of up to $3.6 million, which is subject to certain conditions, including the successful achievement of certain financial metrics for CSuite during the three-year period commencing on the first full calendar month following the acquisition date.  

 

This acquisition was accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting.  The purchase price was provisionally allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition and are subject to adjustment during a measurement period subsequent to the acquisition date, not to exceed one-year as permitted under U.S. GAAP.  The Company expects to complete its purchase price allocation in early 2023.  These estimates, allocations and calculations are subject to change as we obtain further information; therefore, the final fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed could change from the estimates included in these consolidated financial statements.

 

Refer to Note 9, "Intangible Assets," for further disclosure of the intangible assets related to this acquisition.  The goodwill of $4.1 million represents the premium paid over the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired, which the Company paid to grow its portfolio of companies and acquire an assembled workforce. The goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes.  The estimated fair value of the contingent consideration obligation at the acquisition date of zero was determined using a Monte Carlo simulation based on forecasted future results. 

 

The following table summarizes the preliminary estimated allocation of the CSuite assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition:

 

(in thousands)

    
  

November 1, 2022

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 $569 

Service fee receivable

  311 

Other receivables

  21 

Goodwill

  4,109 

Intangible asset not subject to amortization - trade name

  1,500 

Intangible asset subject to amortization - customer relationships

  2,500 

Other assets

  53 

Total assets

 $9,063 
     

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

 $539 

Total liabilities

 $539 
     

Purchase price

 $8,524 

 

The consolidated statements of operations include the earnings of CSuite from the date of acquisition. From the date of acquisition through  December 31, 2022, CSuite earned revenue of $1.3 million and had a net loss of less than $0.1 million.

 
Secure Nursing Service, Inc.
 
On November 18, 2022, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed certain specified liabilities of Secure Nursing Service, Inc. ("SNS") for aggregate cash consideration of $11.5 million, less certain escrowed amounts for purposes of indemnification claims and working capital adjustments.  SNS, based in Los Angeles, California, employs highly skilled and professional per diem and travel Registered Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Certified Nurse Assistants and Allied Healthcare Professionals with multiple years of acute care hospital experience.  SNS places these healthcare professionals in both per diem assignments, and in short-term and long-term travel assignments in a variety of hospitals in southern California. As further discussed in Note 22, "Segmented Information," SNS is included in the Kingsway Search Xcelerator segment.  This acquisition was the Company’s third acquisition under its novel CEO Accelerator program and further expands the Company’s portfolio of businesses with recurring revenue and low capital intensity.
 
This acquisition was accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting.  The purchase price was provisionally allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition and are subject to adjustment during a measurement period subsequent to the acquisition date, not to exceed one-year as permitted under U.S. GAAP.  The Company expects to complete its purchase price allocation in early 2023.  These estimates, allocations and calculations are subject to change as we obtain further information; therefore, the final fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed could change from the estimates included in these consolidated financial statements.
 

Refer to Note 9, "Intangible Assets," for further disclosure of the intangible assets related to this acquisition.  The goodwill of $1.6 million represents the premium paid over the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired, which the Company paid to grow its portfolio of companies and acquire an assembled workforce. The goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes.  

 

The following table summarizes the preliminary estimated allocation of the SNS assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition:

 

(in thousands)

    
  

November 18, 2022

 

Service fee receivable

 $3,200 

Goodwill

  1,600 

Intangible asset not subject to amortization - trade name

  3,100 

Intangible asset subject to amortization - customer relationships

  3,600 

Other assets

  6 

Total assets

 $11,506 
     

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

 $6 

Total liabilities

 $6 
     

Purchase price

 $11,500 

 

The consolidated statements of operations include the earnings of SNS from the date of acquisition. From the date of acquisition through  December 31, 2022, SNS earned revenue of $2.4 million and had a net loss of $0.1 million.

 

Ravix Financial, Inc.

 

On October 1, 2021, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding equity interests of Ravix Financial, Inc. ("Ravix").  Ravix, based in San Jose, California, provides outsourced financial services and human resources consulting for short or long duration engagements.  As further discussed in Note 22, "Segmented Information," Ravix is included in the Kingsway Search Xcelerator segment, which was created as a result of the Ravix acquisition.  This acquisition was the Company’s first acquisition under its novel CEO Accelerator program and further expands the Company’s portfolio of businesses with recurring revenue and low capital intensity.

 

The Company acquired Ravix for aggregate cash consideration of approximately $10.9 million, less certain escrowed amounts for purposes of indemnification claims.  The final purchase price was subject to a working capital true-up of $0.1 million that was settled during the first quarter of 2022. The Company will also pay additional contingent consideration, only to the extent earned, in an aggregate amount of up to $4.5 million, which is subject to certain conditions, including the successful achievement of gross profit for Ravix during the three-year period commencing on the first full calendar month following the acquisition date. During 2022, Ravix made a cash earn-out payment of $0.8 million.  

 

This acquisition was accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting.  The purchase price was provisionally allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition and were subject to adjustment during a measurement period subsequent to the acquisition date, not to exceed one-year as permitted under U.S. GAAP.  During the first quarter of 2022, the Company finalized its fair value analysis of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed with the assistance of a third-party.  No measurement period adjustments were recorded as a result of finalizing the fair value analysis.

 

Refer to Note 9, "Intangible Assets," for further disclosure of the intangible assets related to this acquisition.  The goodwill of $7.9 million represents the premium paid over the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired, which the Company paid to grow its portfolio of companies and acquire an assembled workforce. The goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes.  The estimated fair value of the contingent consideration obligation at the acquisition date of $2.2 million was determined using a Monte Carlo simulation based on forecasted future results. See Note 23, "Fair Value of Financial Instruments,"for further discussion related to the contingent consideration.

 

The following table summarizes the purchase price of Ravix:

 

(in thousands)

    

Purchase price:

 

October 1, 2021

 

Cash paid at closing

 $10,930 

Working capital adjustment

  83 

Contingent consideration

  2,195 

Total purchase price

 $13,208 

 

The following table summarizes the estimated allocation of the Ravix assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition:

 

(in thousands)

    
  

October 1, 2021

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 $225 

Restricted cash

  752 

Service fee receivable

  1,031 

Other receivables

  17 

Right-of-use asset

  116 

Goodwill

  7,905 

Intangible asset subject to amortization - customer relationships

  4,000 

Intangible asset not subject to amortization - trade name

  2,500 

Other assets

  133 

Total assets

 $16,679 
     

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

 $1,546 

Income taxes payable

  13 

Lease liability

  116 

Net deferred income tax liabilities

  1,796 

Total liabilities

 $3,471 
     

Purchase price

 $13,208 

 

The consolidated statements of operations include the earnings of Ravix from the date of acquisition. From the date of acquisition through December 31, 2021, Ravix earned revenue of $3.5 million and had a net loss of $0.2 million.

 

PWI Holdings, Inc.
 

On December 1, 2020, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of PWI Holdings, Inc. This acquisition was accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting.  The purchase price was provisionally allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition and were subject to adjustment during a measurement period subsequent to the acquisition date, not to exceed one-year as permitted under U.S. GAAP.   During the third quarter of 2021, the Company finalized its fair value analysis of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed with the assistance of a third-party.

 

The Company records measurement period adjustments in the period in which the adjustments occur.  During the third quarter of 2021, the Company recorded a cumulative net measurement period adjustment of $18.8 million compared to the amount recorded at December 31, 2020. The measurement period adjustments reflected changes in the estimated fair values of certain assets and liabilities, and the working capital true-up.

 

The measurement period adjustments resulted in an increase in amortization expense of $1.9 million related to the customer relationships intangible asset and a decrease to service fee and commission revenue of $1.9 million, both of which were recorded during the third quarter of 2021.

 

Unaudited Pro Forma Summary

 

The following unaudited pro forma summary presents the Company's consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 as if CSuite, SNS and Ravix had been acquired on January 1 of the year prior to the acquisitions. The pro forma summary is presented for illustrative purposes only and does not purport to represent the results of our operations that would have actually occurred had the acquisitions occurred as of the beginning of the period presented or project our results of operations as of any future date or for any future period, as applicable. The pro forma results primarily include purchase accounting adjustments related to the acquisitions of CSuite, SNS and Ravix, interest expense and the amortization of debt issuance costs and discount associated with the related financing obtained in connection with the CSuite, SNS and Ravix acquisitions (see Note 12, "Debt"), tax related adjustments and acquisition-related expenses. 

 

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

Years ended December 31,

  

2022

 

2021

Revenues

 

$ 121,789

 

$ 113,342

Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders

 

$ 35,009

 

$ (4,439)

Basic earnings (loss) per share - continuing operations

 

$ 1.52

 

$ (0.20)

Diluted earnings (loss) per share - continuing operations

 

$ 1.40

 

$ (0.20)

 

(b)

Asset Acquisition

 

 VA Lafayette, LLC (formerly RoeCo Lafayette, LLC)

 

On December 30, 2021, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding membership interests of RoeCo Lafayette, LLC ("RoeCo") from a current holder of the Company’s Preferred Shares, for cash consideration of approximately $2.4 million.  Refer to Note 24, "Related Parties," for further disclosure.  In 2022, RoeCo changed its name to VA Lafayette, LLC ("VA Lafayette").  VA Lafayette owns real property consisting of approximately 6.5 acres and a 29,224 square foot single-tenant medical office building located in the State of Louisiana (the "LA Real Property"). The LA Real Property serves as a medical and dental clinic for the Department of Veteran Affairs and is subject to a long-term lease.  The LA Real Property is also subject to a mortgage in the principal amount of $13.5 million (the "LA Mortgage") at the date of acquisition plus a premium of $3.5 million.

 

The acquisition was accounted for as an asset acquisition as substantially all the fair value of the gross assets acquired is concentrated in a single asset comprised of land, building and improvements.  The total purchase price, including the transaction costs, was allocated to the individual net assets acquired based on their relative fair values.  In connection with the acquisition, the Company recorded an above-market lease intangible asset of $0.8 million and in-place and other lease intangible assets of $2.1 million. 

 

The following table summarizes the allocation of the purchase price to the net assets of VA Lafayette at the date of acquisition: 

 

(in thousands)

    

Purchase price:

 

December 30, 2021

 

Cash

 $2,386 

Acquisition costs

  249 

Liabilities assumed

  16,983 

Total purchase price

 $19,618 
     

Fair value of net assets acquired:

 December 30, 2021 

Cash and cash equivalents

 $365 

Other receivables

  133 

Property and equipment, net

  16,466 

Intangible asset subject to amortization - Above-market lease

  835 

Intangible asset subject to amortization - In-place and other lease assets

  2,114 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

  (50)

Net deferred income tax liabilities

  (245)

Total fair value of net assets acquired

 $19,618 

 

Since VA Lafayette was acquired on December 30, 2021, the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2021 did not include any revenue or earnings of VA Lafayette, as such items are immaterial.  

 

During the fourth quarter of 2022, the Company began executing a plan to sell VA Lafayette, and as a result, VA Lafayette is reported as held for sale.  Further information is contained in Note 5, "Disposal and Discontinued Operations" to the consolidated financial statements.