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Acquisitions
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2020
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
Acquisitions ACQUISITIONS
During the years ended September 30, 2020, 2019 and 2018 the Company acquired the following intangible assets and businesses:
Residual Buyouts
From time to time, the Company acquires future commission streams from sales agents in exchange for an upfront cash payment. This results in an increase in overall gross processing volume to the Company. The residual buyouts are treated as asset acquisitions, resulting in recording a residual buyout intangible asset at cost on the date of acquisition. These assets are amortized using a method of amortization that reflects the pattern in which the economic benefits of the intangible asset are expected to be utilized over their estimated useful lives.
During the years ended September 30, 2020, 2019 and 2018, the Company purchased $1,788, $3,585 and $1,567, respectively, in residual buyouts using a combination of cash on hand and borrowings on the Company's revolving credit facility. The acquired residual buyout intangible assets have weighted average estimated amortization periods of eight, seven and two years, respectively.
Referral Agreements
From time to time, the Company enters into referral agreements with agent banks or other organizations (“referral partner”). Under these agreements, the referral partner exclusively refers its customers to the Company for credit card processing services. Total consideration paid for these agreements in the years ended September 30, 2020, 2019 and 2018 was $0, $0 and $815, respectively, all of which was settled with cash on hand. Because the Company pays an up-front fee to compensate the referral partner, the amount is treated as an asset acquisition in which the Company has acquired an intangible stream of referrals. This asset is amortized over a straight-line period. The weighted-average amortization period for all intangibles acquired is five years.
2018 Business Combinations
During the year ended September 30, 2018, the Company completed the acquisitions of businesses, including San Diego Cash Register Company, Inc., and additional unrelated businesses which were considered individually immaterial but collectively material.
Purchase of San Diego Cash Register Company, Inc.
On October 31, 2017, the Company closed an agreement to purchase all of the outstanding stock of San Diego Cash Register Company, Inc. (“SDCR, Inc.”). The acquisition was completed to expand the Company's revenue within the integrated POS market. Total purchase consideration was $20,834, which includes $104 of common units in i3 Verticals, LLC issued to the seller. The acquisition was funded using $20,000 in proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt from the 2017 Senior Secured Credit Facility (as defined in Note 9) and $730 of contingent cash consideration.
The goodwill associated with the acquisition is not deductible for tax purposes. The acquired merchant relationships intangible asset has an estimated amortization period of twelve years. The non-compete agreement and trade name have amortization periods of two and five years, respectively. The weighted-average amortization period for all intangibles acquired is eleven years.
Acquisition-related costs for SDCR, Inc. were $293 and were expensed as incurred.
Certain provisions in the purchase agreement provide for additional consideration of up to $2,400, in the aggregate, to be paid based upon the achievement of specified financial performance targets, as defined in the purchase agreement, through October 2019. The Company determined the acquisition date fair value of the liability for the contingent consideration based on a discounted cash flow analysis. In each subsequent reporting
period the Company reassesses its current estimates of performance relative to the targets and adjusts the contingent liability to its fair value through earnings. See additional disclosures in Note 11.
Other 2018 Business Combinations
The Company completed the acquisitions of the other businesses to expand the Company's merchant base. Total purchase consideration for the other acquisitions was $15,604, including $13,700 in cash and revolving credit facility proceeds, $550 of restricted Class A common stock and $1,354 of contingent cash consideration.
The goodwill associated with the acquisitions of the other businesses is deductible for tax purposes. The acquired merchant relationships intangible assets have estimated amortization periods of between twelve and fifteen years. The exclusivity agreement acquired has an estimated amortization period of ten years. The non-compete agreements and trade name have weighted-average amortization periods of five years. The weighted-average amortization period for all intangibles acquired is twelve years.
Acquisition-related costs for the other businesses amounted to approximately $233 and were expensed as incurred.
Certain provisions in the purchase agreements for the other businesses provide for additional consideration of up to $11,800, in the aggregate, to be paid based upon the achievement of specified financial performance targets, as defined in the purchase agreements, through no later than January 2020. The Company determined the acquisition date fair values of the liabilities for the contingent consideration based on discounted cash flow analyses. In each subsequent reporting period, the Company will reassess its current estimates of performance relative to the targets and adjust the contingent liabilities to their fair values through earnings. See additional disclosures in Note 11.
Summary of 2018 Business Combinations
The fair values assigned to certain assets and liabilities assumed, as of the acquisition dates, during the year ended September 30, 2018 were as follows:
SDCR, Inc.OtherTotal
Cash and cash equivalents$1,338 $— $1,338 
Accounts receivable1,008 — 1,008 
Settlement assets— 350 350 
Related party receivable773 — 773 
Inventories1,318 — 1,318 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets1,176 1,184 
Property and equipment69 58 127 
Capitalized software— 200 200 
Acquired merchant relationships5,500 5,100 10,600 
Exclusivity Agreements— 100 100 
Non-compete agreements40 1,440 1,480 
Trade name1,340 200 1,540 
Goodwill16,523 8,914 25,437 
Other assets— 
Total assets acquired29,085 16,374 45,459 
Accounts payable1,342 — 1,342 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities3,123 431 3,554 
Settlement obligations— 350 350 
Deferred revenue, current2,029 190 2,219 
Other long-term liabilities1,757 — 1,757 
Net assets acquired$20,834 $15,403 $36,237 

2019 Business Combinations
During the year ended September 30, 2019, the Company completed the acquisitions of unrelated businesses, including Pace Payment Systems, Inc.
Purchase of Pace Payment Systems, Inc.
On May 31, 2019, i3-Holdings Sub, Inc. acquired all of the stock of Pace Payment Systems, Inc. (“Pace”) via a reverse triangular merger involving Pace and a special acquisition subsidiary of i3-Holdings Sub, Inc. The Company acquired Pace to expand its software offerings, primarily in the public sector and education verticals. The total purchase consideration was $56,053, including $52,492 in cash consideration, funded by proceeds from the Company's revolving credit facility, $3,336 of contingent consideration and $225 of restricted shares of Class A common stock in i3 Verticals.
The goodwill associated with the acquisition is not deductible for tax purposes. The acquired merchant relationships intangible asset has an estimated amortization period of fifteen years. The non-compete agreement and trade name have estimated amortization periods of three and five years, respectively. The weighted-average estimated amortization period of all intangibles acquired is fifteen years. The acquired capitalized software has an estimated amortization period of seven years. The acquisition also included deferred tax assets related to net
operating losses and Section 163(j) carryforwards and deferred tax liabilities related to intangibles, which are presented as a total net deferred tax asset as of September 30, 2020.
Acquisition-related costs for Pace amounted to approximately $507 ($444 during fiscal year 2019) and were expensed as incurred.
Certain provisions in the merger agreement provide for additional consideration of up to $20,000 in the aggregate, to be paid based upon achievement of specified financial performance targets, as defined in the purchase agreement, in the 24 months from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2021. The Company determined the acquisition date fair value of the liability for the contingent consideration based on a discounted cash flow analysis. In each subsequent reporting period, the Company will reassess the current estimates of performance relative to the targets and adjust the contingent liability to its fair value through earnings. See additional disclosures in Note 11.
Other 2019 Business Combinations
The Company completed the acquisitions of other businesses to expand the Company’s software offerings in the public sector vertical market, provide technology that enhances the Company’s Burton Platform and expand the Company's merchant base. Total purchase consideration was $98,887, including $89,191 in revolving credit facility proceeds and $9,696 of contingent consideration.
For some of these businesses acquired, the goodwill associated with the acquisitions is deductible for tax purposes, and goodwill associated with the acquisitions of others of the businesses is not deductible for tax purposes. The acquired merchant relationships intangible assets have estimated amortization periods of between thirteen and twenty years. The non-compete agreement and trade names have weighted-average amortization periods of three and five years, respectively. The weighted-average amortization period for all intangibles acquired is sixteen years. The acquired capitalized software has an estimated amortization period of six years.
Acquisition-related costs for these businesses amounted to approximately $1,299 ($1,179 during fiscal year 2019) and were expensed as incurred.
Certain provisions in the purchase agreements provide for additional consideration of up to $34,900, in the aggregate, to be paid based upon the achievement of specified financial performance targets, as defined in the purchase agreements, through no later than September 2021. The Company determined the acquisition date fair values of the liabilities for the contingent consideration based on probability forecasts and discounted cash flow analyses. In each subsequent reporting period, the Company will reassess its current estimates of performance relative to the targets and adjust the contingent liabilities to their fair values through earnings. See additional disclosures in Note 11.
Summary of 2019 Business Combinations
The fair values assigned to certain assets and liabilities assumed, as of the acquisition dates, were as follows:
PaceOtherTotal
Cash and cash equivalents$108 $4,453 $4,561 
Accounts receivable545 4,907 5,452 
Settlement assets— 18 18 
Inventories45 61 106 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets59 483 542 
Property and equipment527 1,929 2,456 
Capitalized software3,400 9,440 12,840 
Acquired merchant relationships13,400 34,480 47,880 
Non-compete agreements60 150 210 
Trade name500 1,540 2,040 
Goodwill35,589 47,483 83,072 
Other assets2,622 2,624 
Total assets acquired56,855 104,946 161,801 
Accounts payable722 369 1,091 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities56 2,284 2,340 
Settlement obligations— 18 18 
Deferred revenue, current24 2,698 2,722 
Other long-term liabilities— 690 690 
Net assets acquired$56,053 $98,887 $154,940 
During the year ended September 30, 2020, the Company finalized the purchase price allocations for the 2019 business combinations, which resulted in additional adjustments to increase current assets by $153, increase other assets by $933, decrease liabilities by $258 and decrease goodwill by $1,227. The table above reflects the adjusted amounts.
2020 Business Combinations
During the year ended September 30, 2020, the Company completed the acquisitions of three unrelated businesses. Two expand the Company's geographic reach and software capabilities in the public sector vertical. The other adds text-to-pay capabilities and other software solutions in the Company's non-profit vertical. Total purchase consideration was $32,633, including $27,885 in revolving credit facility proceeds and $4,748 of contingent consideration. Certain of the purchase price allocations assigned for these acquisitions are preliminary.
For some of these business acquired, the goodwill associated with the acquisitions is deductible for tax purposes, and goodwill associated with the acquisitions of others of the businesses is not deductible for tax purposes. The acquired merchant relationships intangible assets have estimated amortization periods of between fifteen and eighteen years. The non-compete agreement and trade names both have weighted-average amortization periods three years. The weighted-average amortization period for all intangibles acquired is sixteen years. The acquired capitalized software has an estimated amortization period of seven years.
Acquisition-related costs for these businesses amounted to approximately $547 and were expensed as incurred.
Certain provisions in the purchase agreements provide for additional consideration of up to $18,600, in the aggregate, to be paid based upon the achievement of specified financial performance targets, as defined in the purchase agreements, through no later than September 2022. The Company determined the acquisition date fair values of the liabilities for the contingent consideration based on probability forecasts and discounted cash flow analyses. In each subsequent reporting period, the Company will reassess its current estimates of performance relative to the targets and adjust the contingent liabilities to their fair values through earnings. See additional disclosures in Note 11.
Summary of 2020 Business Combinations
The fair values assigned to certain assets and liabilities assumed, as of the acquisition dates, during the year ended September 30, 2020 were as follows:
Cash and cash equivalents$313 
Accounts receivable709 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets54 
Property and equipment122 
Capitalized software1,970 
Acquired merchant relationships11,900 
Non-compete agreements90 
Trade name300 
Goodwill19,948 
Other assets17 
Total assets acquired35,423 
Accounts payable168 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities623 
Deferred revenue, current200 
Other long-term liabilities1,799 
Net assets acquired$32,633 

Pro Forma Results of Operations for 2020 Business Combinations
The following unaudited supplemental pro forma results of operations have been prepared as though each of the acquired businesses in the year ended September 30, 2020 had occurred on October 1, 2018. Pro forma adjustments were made to reflect the impact of depreciation and amortization, changes to executive compensation and the revised debt load, all in accordance with ASC 805. This supplemental pro forma information does not purport to be indicative of the results of operations that would have been attained had the acquisitions been made on these dates, or of results of operations that may occur in the future.
Year ended September 30,
20202019
Revenue(1)
$156,036 $383,546 
Net (loss) income$(1,170)$472 
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1.Effective October 1, 2019, our revenues are presented net of interchange and network fees in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. See Note 2 for a description of the recently adopted accounting pronouncement.