GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2019

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Abstract]

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

NOTE 5 – GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Intangible assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets of the Company consist of agent relationships, trade name, developed technology and other intangible assets. Agent relationships, trade name and developed technology are all amortized over 15 years using an accelerated method that correlates with the projected realization of the benefit. Other intangibles primarily relate to the acquisition of certain agent locations or company-owned stores, which are amortized straight line over 10 years. The determination of our other intangible fair values includes several assumptions that are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Management believes it has made reasonable estimates and judgments concerning these risks and uncertainties. A change in the conditions, circumstances or strategy of the Company may result in a need to recognize an impairment charge.

The following table presents the changes in goodwill and other intangible assets (in thousands):

	Goodwill		Other Intangibles
Balance at December 31, 2018	$	36,260	$	36,395
Acquisition of agent locations		-		335
Amortization expense		-		(4,672	)
Balance at June 30, 2019	$	36,260	$	32,058