Acquisitions

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2019

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Acquisitions

Acquisitions

The following discussion relates to acquisitions completed during fiscal 2019 and 2018. No acquisitions were completed during fiscal 2017.

Fiscal 2019 Acquisitions

WhiteOptics, LLC

On June 20, 2019, using cash on hand, we acquired all of the equity interests of WhiteOptics, LLC (“WhiteOptics”). WhiteOptics is headquartered in New Castle, Delaware and manufactures advanced optical components used to reflect, diffuse, and control light for light emitting diode (“LED”) lighting used in commercial and institutional applications. The operating results of WhiteOptics have been included in our consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition and are not material to our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

Fiscal 2018 Acquisitions

IOTA Engineering, LLC

On May 1, 2018, using cash on hand and borrowings available under existing credit arrangements, we acquired all of the equity interests of IOTA Engineering, LLC (“IOTA”). IOTA is headquartered in Tucson, Arizona and manufactures highly engineered emergency lighting products and power equipment for commercial and institutional applications both in the U.S. and international markets. The operating results of IOTA have been included in our consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition and are not material to our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

Lucid Design Group, Inc.

On February 12, 2018, using cash on hand, we acquired all of the equity interests of Lucid Design Group, Inc (“Lucid”). Lucid is headquartered in Oakland, California and provides a data and analytics platform to make data-driven decisions to improve building efficiency and drive energy conservation and savings. The operating results of Lucid have been included in our consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition and are not material to our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

Accounting for Acquisitions

Acquisition-related costs were expensed as incurred. Preliminary amounts related to the acquisition accounting for WhiteOptics and finalized amounts related to the acquisition accounting for Lucid and IOTA are reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of August 31, 2019. WhiteOptics did not have a material impact to our financial position or results of operations for fiscal 2019. We finalized the acquisition accounting for Lucid and IOTA during the second and third quarter of fiscal 2019, respectively. There were no material changes to our financial statements as a result of the finalization of the acquisition accounting for Lucid or IOTA. The aggregate purchase price of these acquisitions reflects total goodwill and identified intangible assets of approximately $76.8 million and $81.8 million, respectively, as of  August 31, 2019. Identified intangible assets consist of indefinite-lived marketing related intangibles as well as definite-lived customer-based and technology-based assets, which have a weighted average useful life of approximately 14 years.