Business Combinations

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]

Cryo Technologies Acquisition

On February 16, 2021, we acquired 100% of the equity interests of Cryogenic Gas Technologies, Inc. (“Cryo Technologies”) for approximately $55.0 in cash (subject to certain customary adjustments), net of $0.6 cash acquired. Cryo Technologies is a global leader in custom engineered process systems to separate, purify, refrigerate, liquefy and distribute high value industrial gases such as hydrogen, helium, argon and hydrocarbons with design capabilities for cold boxes for hydrogen and helium use. The distribution systems Cryo Technologies supplies are located within the helium and hydrogen liquefaction facilities and are inclusive of trailer loading systems, which facilitates the first step in product distribution. The preliminary estimated fair value of the net assets acquired and goodwill at the date of acquisition was $20.5 and $34.5, respectively. The purchase price allocation reported at March 31, 2021 was preliminary and was based on provisional fair values. During the second quarter of 2021 we received and analyzed new information about certain intangible assets and subsequently increased their fair value by $17.6. Net assets includes $19.5 in intangible assets, which consists of customer relationships, unpatented technology, trademarks and trade names, backlog and non-competition agreements. The acquisition consideration allocation is preliminary and shall be further revised as we finalize third-party valuations and other analyses to include identifiable intangible assets during the remainder of the measurement period, which shall not exceed twelve months from the closing of the acquisition.

Sustainable Energy Solutions, Inc. Acquisition

On December 23, 2020, we completed the acquisition of Sustainable Energy Solutions, Inc. (“SES”). SES’s Cryogenic Carbon Capture™ (CCC) technology eliminates most emissions from fossil fuels while enabling better use of intermittent renewables through grid-scale energy storage. The stock purchase was completed for a closing purchase price of $20.0 in cash at closing, subject to a post-closing working capital adjustment, plus a potential earn-out not to exceed $25.0. The preliminary estimated fair value of the net assets acquired and goodwill at the date of acquisition was $13.4 and $24.0, respectively. Net assets includes $17.3 in intangible assets, which consists of unpatented technology, trade names and non-compete contracts.

BlueInGreen, LLC Acquisition

On November 3, 2020, we completed the acquisition of BlueInGreen, LLC (“BIG”), a leading dissolved-gas expert providing custom-engineered solutions for water treatment and industrial process applications that delivers tangible economic, social and environmental value. The stock purchase was completed for a purchase price of $20.0 in cash at closing (subject to customary adjustments), plus a potential earn-out not to exceed $6.0. The preliminary estimated fair value of the net assets acquired and goodwill at the date of acquisition was $7.9 and $15.7, respectively. The purchase price allocation reported at December 31, 2020 was preliminary and was based on provisional fair values. During the first six months of 2021, we received and analyzed new information about certain intangible assets and subsequently decreased their estimated fair value by $0.9. Net assets includes $6.2 in intangible assets, which consists of non-compete contracts, unpatented technology, trademarks and trade names, certifications and licenses and customer relationships.

Alabama Trailers Acquisition

On October 13, 2020, we completed the acquisition of the Theodore, Alabama cryogenic trailer and hydrogen trailer (transport) assets of Worthington Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WOR) for $10.0 in cash (“Alabama Trailers”). Worthington Industries, Inc. exited the hydrogen trailer business and sold the business to Chart at a discount. As a result of the acquisition, we recorded a bargain purchase gain of $5.0. Alabama Trailers designs, manufactures and sells cryogenic trailers and hydrogen trailers used in industrial gas and energy applications.

The purchase price allocations of Cryo Technologies, SES, BIG and Alabama Trailers are preliminary and are based on provisional fair values and subject to revision as we finalize third-party valuations and other analyses. Final determination of the fair values may result in further adjustments to the value of net assets acquired.

Contingent Consideration

The fair value of contingent consideration was $16.9 for SES and $3.2 for BIG at the date of acquisitions and was valued according to a discounted cash flow approach, which included assumptions regarding the probability of achieving certain targets and a discount rate applied to the potential payments. Potential payments are measured between the period commencing July 1, 2021 and ending on December 31, 2028 based on the attainment of certain earnings targets. The potential payments related to both SES and BIG contingent consideration on a combined basis is between $0.0 and $31.0. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, the estimated fair value of contingent consideration related to SES increased by $1.3 and $2.0, respectively. For the three months ended June 30, 2021, the estimated fair value of contingent consideration related to BIG decreased by $0.1. For the six months ended June 30, 2021 the estimated fair value of contingent consideration related to BIG was unchanged.

Valuations are performed using Level 3 inputs as defined in Note 2, “Significant Accounting Policies” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and are evaluated on a quarterly basis based on forecasted sales and earnings targets. Contingent consideration liabilities are classified as other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Changes in fair value of contingent consideration, including accretion, are recorded as selling, general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.

The following table represents the changes to our contingent consideration liabilities:


	SES		BIG		Total
Balance at December 31, 2020	$	16.9	$	3.2	$	20.1
Increase in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities	2.0		—		2.0
Balance at June 30, 2021	$	18.9	$	3.2	$	22.1