Acquisitions

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Acquisitions

3. Acquisitions

2021 Acquisitions

There were no acquisitions during the three months ended March 31, 2021.

2020 Acquisitions

During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company acquired two businesses in separate transactions for total consideration of $208,421, net of cash acquired. These businesses were acquired to complement and expand upon existing operations within the Engineered Products and Imaging & Identification segments. The goodwill recorded as a result of these acquisitions represents the economic benefits expected to be derived from product line expansions and operational synergies. Goodwill in the amount of $33,125 is deductible for U.S. income tax purposes and goodwill in the amount of $92,256 is non-deductible for U.S. income tax purposes for these acquisitions.

On February 18, 2020, the Company acquired 100% of the voting stock of So. Cal. Soft-Pak, Incorporated ("Soft-Pak") Software Solutions, a leading specialized provider of integrated back office, route management and customer relationship management software solutions to the waste and recycling fleet industry for $45,479, net of cash acquired. The Soft-Pak acquisition strengthens the digital offerings within the Engineered Products segment. In connection with this acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill of $33,125 and intangible assets of $12,800, primarily related to customer intangibles.

On January 24, 2020, the Company acquired 100% of the voting stock of Sys-Tech Solutions, Inc. ("Systech"), a leading provider of product traceability, regulatory compliance and brand-protection software and solutions to pharmaceutical and consumer products manufacturers, for $162,942, net of cash acquired. The Systech acquisition strengthens the portfolio of solutions offered by the Imaging & Identification segment. In connection with this acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill of $92,256 and intangible assets of $76,100, primarily related to customer intangibles.

The pro forma effects of acquisitions are not material to the Company's Consolidated Statements of Earnings.