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PA Consulting Business Combinations
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
PA Consulting Business Combinations Other Business Combinations
StreetLight Data, Inc.
On February 4, 2022, the Company acquired StreetLight Data, Inc. ("StreetLight"). StreetLight is a pioneer of mobility analytics who uses its data and machine learning resources to shed light on mobility and enable users to solve complex transportation problems. The Company paid total base consideration of approximately $190.8 million in cash and issued $0.9 million in equity and $5.2 million in in-the-money stock options to the former owners of StreetLight. The Company also paid off StreetLight's debt of approximately $1.0 million simultaneously with the consummation of the acquisition. The following summarizes the fair values of StreetLight's assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date (in millions):
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents$7.3 
Receivables5.2 
Property, equipment and improvements, net0.1 
Goodwill116.5 
Identifiable intangible assets105.1 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets2.0 
Total Assets$236.2 
Liabilities
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities$23.1 
Other long term liabilities16.2 
Total Liabilities39.3 
Net assets acquired$196.9 
The purchase price allocation is based upon preliminary information and is subject to change when additional information is obtained. Goodwill recognized is attributable to a substantial assembled workforce, which does not qualify for separate recognition, as well as expected future synergies from combining operations. None of the goodwill recognized is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. The Company has not completed its final assessment of the fair values of StreetLight's assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The final purchase price allocation could result in adjustments to certain assets and liabilities, including the residual amount allocated to goodwill. Since the initial preliminary estimates reported in the second quarter of fiscal 2022, the Company has updated certain amounts reflected in the preliminary purchase price allocation, as summarized in the fair values of StreetLight's assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date set forth above, the majority of which related to reclassifications between goodwill and intangibles and for deferred taxes.
Identifiable intangibles are technology, data and customer relationships, contracts and backlog and have estimated lives of 5, 4 and 9 years, respectively.
No summarized unaudited pro forma results are provided for the StreetLight acquisition due to the immateriality of this acquisition relative to the Company's consolidated financial position and results of operations.
BlackLynx
On November 19, 2021, Jacobs acquired BlackLynx, a provider of high-performance software, to complement Jacobs' portfolio of cyber, intelligence and digital solutions. The Company paid total base consideration of approximately $235.4 million in cash to the former owners of BlackLynx. In conjunction with the acquisition, the Company also paid off BlackLynx's debt of approximately $5.3 million simultaneously with the consummation of the acquisition. The following summarizes the fair values of BlackLynx's assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date (in millions):
 
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents$5.1 
Receivables7.7 
Property, equipment and improvements, net0.8 
Goodwill195.8 
Identifiable intangible assets51.1 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets3.2 
Total Assets$263.7 
Liabilities
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities$19.5 
Other long term liabilities8.8 
Total Liabilities
28.3 
Net assets acquired$235.4 
Goodwill recognized is attributable to a substantial assembled workforce, which does not qualify for separate recognition, as well as expected future synergies from combining operations. None of the goodwill recognized is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. The Company has completed its final assessment of the fair values of BlackLynx's assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Since the initial preliminary estimates reported in the first quarter of fiscal 2021, the Company has updated certain amounts reflected in the preliminary purchase price allocation, as summarized in the fair values of BlackLynx's assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date set forth above, the majority of which related to reclassifications between goodwill and intangibles and for deferred taxes.
Identifiable intangibles are technology and customer relationships, contracts and backlog and have estimated lives of 8 years and 4 years, respectively.
No summarized unaudited pro forma results are provided for the BlackLynx acquisition due to the immateriality of this acquisition relative to the Company's consolidated financial position and results of operations.
Buffalo Group
On November 24, 2020, a subsidiary of Jacobs completed the acquisition of Buffalo Group, a leader in advanced cyber and intelligence solutions which allows Jacobs to further expand its cyber and intelligence solutions offerings to government clients. The Company paid total consideration of $190.1 million, which was comprised of approximately $182.4 million in cash to the former owners of Buffalo Group and contingent consideration of $7.7 million. The contingent consideration was subsequently recognized in fiscal 2021 as an offset to selling, general and administrative expense when it was determined no amounts would be paid. In conjunction with the acquisition, the Company assumed the Buffalo Group's debt of approximately $7.7 million. The Company repaid all of the assumed Buffalo Group debt by the end of the first fiscal quarter of 2021. The following summarizes the fair values of The Buffalo Group's assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date (in millions):
 
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents$8.4 
Receivables19.2 
Property, equipment and improvements, net2.3 
Goodwill130.7 
Identifiable intangible assets74.0 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets6.2 
Total Assets$240.8 
Liabilities
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities$46.9 
Other long term liabilities3.8 
Total Liabilities
50.7 
Net assets acquired$190.1 
Goodwill recognized is attributable to a substantial assembled workforce, which does not qualify for separate recognition, as well as expected future synergies from combining operations. All of the goodwill recognized is expected to be deductible for tax purposes, given the acquisition was structured as an asset acquisition for tax purposes. The Company has completed its final assessment of the fair values of Buffalo Group's assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Since the initial preliminary estimates reported in the first quarter of fiscal 2021, the Company has updated certain amounts reflected in the final purchase price allocation, as summarized in the fair values of Buffalo Group's assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date set forth above.
Identifiable intangibles are customer relationships, contracts and backlog and have estimated lives of 9 years.
No summarized unaudited pro forma results are provided for the Buffalo Group due to the immateriality of this acquisition relative to the Company's consolidated financial position and results of operations.
John Wood Group's Nuclear Business
On March 6, 2020, a subsidiary of Jacobs completed the acquisition of the nuclear consulting, remediation and program management business of John Wood Group, a U.K.-based energy services company, for an enterprise value of £246 million, or approximately $317.9 million, less cash acquired of $24.3 million, as updated for additional working capital adjustments. The John Wood Group nuclear business allows Jacobs to further expand its lifecycle nuclear services business. The following summarizes the fair values of John Wood Group's assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date (in millions):     
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents$24.3 
Receivables74.2 
Other current assets3.8 
Property, equipment and improvements, net8.3 
Goodwill207.8 
Identifiable intangible assets80.0 
Miscellaneous19.4 
Total Assets$417.8 
Liabilities
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities$71.4 
Long term liabilities28.5 
Total Liabilities
99.9 
Net assets acquired$317.9 

Goodwill recognized is attributable to a substantial assembled workforce, which does not qualify for separate recognition, as well as expected future synergies from combining operations. None of the goodwill recognized is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. The Company has completed its final assessment of the fair values of John Wood Group's assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Since the initial preliminary estimates reported in the second quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company has updated certain amounts reflected in the final purchase price allocation, as summarized in the fair values of John Wood Group's nuclear business assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date set forth above. 
Identified intangibles include customer relationships, contracts and backlog and developed technology. The customer relationships, contracts and backlog intangible represents the fair value of existing contracts, underlying customer relationships and backlog. The customer relationships, contracts and backlog intangible and the developed technology intangible have lives of 12 and 15 years, respectively.
No summarized unaudited pro forma results are provided for the John Wood Group nuclear business due to the immateriality of this acquisition relative to the Company's consolidated financial position and results of operations.
PA Consulting Group Limited  
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
PA Consulting Business Combinations PA Consulting Business Combination
Deal Summary, Opening Balance Sheet and Pro Forma Financial Information
On March 2, 2021, Jacobs completed the strategic investment of a 65% interest in PA Consulting, a UK-based leading innovation and transformation consulting firm. The total consideration paid by the Company was $1.7 billion, funded through cash on hand, proceeds from a new term loan and draws on the Company's existing Revolving Credit Facility. Further, in connection with the transaction, an additional $261 million in investment proceeds had not yet been distributed at the investment date due to continuing employment requirements of associated management owners. Consequently, this amount represented compensation expense incurred related to the investment that was expensed subsequent to the date of the transaction, and was reflected in selling, general and administrative expense and cash from operations for the fiscal year ended October 1, 2021. The remaining 35% interest was acquired by PA Consulting employees, whose redeemable noncontrolling interests had a fair value of $582.4 million on the closing date, including subsequent purchase accounting adjustments. PA Consulting is accounted for as a consolidated subsidiary and as a separate operating segment. See Note 9 - Borrowings for more discussion on the financing for the transaction.
The following summarizes the fair values of PA Consulting's assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date (in millions):
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents$134.9 
Receivables166.5 
Property, equipment and improvements, net40.5 
Goodwill1,454.0 
Identifiable intangible assets1,004.2 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets9.5 
Miscellaneous long term assets84.0 
Total Assets$2,893.6 
Liabilities
Accounts payable$6.5 
Accrued liabilities and other current liabilities354.8 
Other long term liabilities248.0 
Total Liabilities
609.3 
Redeemable Noncontrolling interests582.4 
Net assets acquired$1,701.9 

Goodwill recognized is attributable to a substantial assembled workforce, which does not qualify for separate recognition, as well as expected future economic benefits. None of the goodwill recognized is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. The Company has completed its final assessment of the fair values of PA Consulting's assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Since the initial preliminary estimates reported in the second quarter of fiscal 2021, the Company has updated certain provisional amounts reflected in the final purchase price allocation, as summarized in the estimated fair values of PA Consulting assets acquired and liabilities assumed above. See below for further discussion on updates to redeemable noncontrolling interests.
Identifiable intangibles are customer relationships, contracts and backlog and trade name and have estimated lives ranging from 9 to 20 years (weighted average life of approximately 12 years).
The following presents summarized unaudited pro forma operating results of Jacobs from continuing operations assuming that the Company had the PA Consulting investment at September 28, 2019. These pro forma operating results are presented for illustrative purposes only and are not indicative of the operating results that would have been achieved had the related events occurred (in millions, except per share data):
For the Years Ended
October 1, 2021October 2, 2020
Revenues$14,504.3 $14,348.1 
Net earnings of the Group$695.1 $83.5 
Net earnings attributable to Jacobs$548.0 $138.6 
Net earnings attributable to Jacobs per share:
Basic earnings per share$4.21 $0.62 
Diluted earnings per share$4.17 $0.61 
Included in the table above are charges relating to transaction expenses, a nonrecurring compensation charge and other items that are removed from the years ended October 1, 2021 and are reflected in the prior fiscal year due to the assumed timing of the transaction. Also, income tax expense for the fiscal year pro forma periods ended October 1, 2021 and October 2, 2020 was $330.7 million and $13.5 million, respectively.
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
In connection with the PA Consulting investment, the Company recorded redeemable noncontrolling interests, including subsequent purchase accounting adjustments, representing the noncontrolling interest holders' equity interests in the form of preferred and common shares of PA Consulting, with substantially all of the value associated with these interests allocable to the preferred shares.
During fiscal 2022, the Company repurchased certain shares of the redeemable noncontrolling interest holders for $46.1 million in cash and issued certain shares of redeemable noncontrolling interest holders for $49.7 million. The difference between the cash purchase prices and the recorded book values of these repurchased and issued interests was recorded in the Company’s consolidated retained earnings.
During fiscal 2021, updates to the Company’s preliminary opening balance sheet fair value estimates of the noncontrolling interests resulted in an offsetting decrease and increase in fair value of the preference share and common share components of the interests by $57.3 million, respectively, with the corresponding redemption value adjustment associated with the preference share portion decreasing consolidated retained earnings and earnings per share by $0.44. See Note 4- Earnings Per Share and Certain Related Information. The results of these adjustments had no impact on the Company’s overall results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.
Changes in the Company's redeemable noncontrolling interests during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 are as follows (in thousands):
Total
Balance at October 1, 2021$657,722 
Accrued Preferred Dividend to Preference Shareholders67,598 
Attribution of Preferred Dividend to Common Shareholders(67,598)
Net earnings attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest to Common Shareholders34,585 
Redeemable Noncontrolling interests redemption value adjustment 27,657 
Repurchase of redeemable noncontrolling interests(53,834)
Issuance of redeemable noncontrolling interests54,884 
Cumulative translation adjustment and other(88,492)
Balance at September 30, 2022
$632,522 

In addition, certain employees and nonemployees of PA Consulting are eligible to receive equity-based incentive compensation under the terms of the applicable agreements. During the years ended September 30, 2022 and October 1, 2021, the Company recorded approximately $3.3 million and $0.4 million, respectively, in expense associated with these agreements which is reflected in selling, general and administrative expense in the consolidated statements of earnings.
Restricted Cash

The Company through its investment in PA Consulting held $13.7 million in cash that is restricted from general use and is included in prepaid expenses and other current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.