ACQUISITIONS

On April 16, 2015, AMES acquired the assets of an operational wood mill in Champion, PA from the Babcock Lumber Company for $2,225. The purchase price was preliminarily allocated to property, plant and equipment. The wood mill secures wood supplies, lowers overall production costs and mitigates risk associated with manufacturing handles for wheelbarrows and long-handled tools.

On May 21, 2014, AMES acquired the Australian Garden and Tools business of Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (“Cyclone”) for approximately $40,000. Cyclone, which was integrated with AMES, offers a full range of quality garden and hand tool products sold under various leading brand names including Cyclone®, Nylex® and Trojan®, designed to meet the requirements of both the Do-it-Yourself and professional trade segments. Selling, General and Administrative ("SG&A") expenses included $1,600 and $763 of related acquisition costs recorded in the third and fourth quarters of 2014, respectively.

On December 31, 2013, AMES acquired Northcote Pottery (“Northcote”), founded in 1897 and a leading brand in the Australian outdoor planter and decor market, for approximately $22,000. Northcote, which was integrated with AMES, complements Southern Patio, acquired in 2011, and, with Cyclone, adds to AMES’ existing lawn and garden operations in Australia. First quarter 2014 SG&A expenses included $798 of related acquisition costs.

The accounts of the acquired companies, after adjustment to reflect fair market values (level 3 inputs), have been included in the consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition; in each instance, acquired inventory was not significant.

The following table summarizes the fair values of the Cyclone and Northcote assets and liabilities as of the date of acquisition:



	Cyclone			Northcote			Total
Current Assets, net of cash acquired	$	21,116		$	7,398		$	28,514
PP&E	488			1,385			1,873
Goodwill	14,770			11,254			26,024
Amortizable intangible assets	11,608			6,098			17,706
Indefinite life intangible assets	3,548			3,121			6,669
Total assets acquired	51,530			29,256			80,786
Total liabilities assumed	(12,005		)	(7,475		)	(19,480		)
Net assets acquired	$	39,525		$	21,781		$	61,306

Amounts assigned to major intangible assets, none of which are tax deductible, for Cyclone and Northcote are as follows:



	Cyclone		Northcote		Total	Amortization Period (Years)
Goodwill	$	14,770	$	11,254	26,024	N/A
Tradenames	3,548		3,121		6,669	Indefinite
Customer relationships	11,608		6,098		17,706	25
	$	29,926	$	20,473	50,399