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Acquisition of Business
12 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2018
Acquisition of Business [Abstract]  
ACQUISITION OF BUSINESS
ACQUISITION OF BUSINESS
On June 1, 2016, we acquired The BenRiach Distillery Company Limited (BenRiach) for aggregate consideration of $407, consisting of a purchase price of $341 and $66 in assumed debt and transaction-related obligations that we have since paid. The acquisition, which brought three single malt Scotch whisky brands into our portfolio, included brand trademarks, inventories, three malt distilleries, a bottling plant, and BenRiach’s headquarters in Edinburgh, Scotland.
The purchase price of $341 included cash of $307 paid at the acquisition date for 90% of the voting interests in BenRiach and a liability of $34 related to a put and call option agreement for the remaining 10% equity shares. Under that agreement, we could choose (or be required) to purchase the remaining 10% for £24 ($34 at the exchange rate on June 1, 2016) during the one-year period ending November 14, 2017.
The purchase price of $341 was allocated based on management’s estimates and independent appraisals as follows:
 
June 1,
2016
Accounts receivable
$
11

Inventories
158

Other current assets
1

Property, plant, and equipment
19

Goodwill
183

Trademarks and brand names
65

Total assets
437

 
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
12

Short-term borrowings
59

Deferred tax liabilities
25

Total liabilities
96

 
 
Net assets acquired
$
341


Goodwill is calculated as the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired. The goodwill resulting from this acquisition is primarily attributable to: (a) the value of leveraging our distribution network and brand-building expertise to grow global sales of the existing single malt Scotch whisky brands acquired, (b) the valuable opportunity to develop new products and line extensions in the especially attractive premium Scotch whisky category, and (c) the accumulated knowledge and expertise of the organized workforce employed by the acquired business. None of the goodwill amount of $183 is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.
On November 17, 2016, we purchased the remaining 10% interest in BenRiach for cash of £24 ($30 at the exchange rate on that date) by exercising the call option described above. That cash payment is classified as a financing activity in the accompanying consolidated statement of cash flows.
BenRiach’s results of operations have been included in our financial statements since the acquisition date. Actual and pro forma results are not presented due to immateriality.