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Business Combinations | D. Acquisitions, dispositions and other significant transactions Acquisitions Business combinations are accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting and the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at their estimated fair market values as of the acquisition dates. The results of operations are included in the consolidated statements of operations from the date of acquisition. The pro forma effect of these transactions was not material to Ferrellgas’ balance sheets or results of operations. Propane operations and related equipment sales During fiscal 2020, Ferrellgas acquired propane distribution assets, primarily of independent distributors, with an aggregate value of $11.2 million in the following transactions:
During fiscal 2019, Ferrellgas acquired propane distribution assets, primarily of independent distributors, with an aggregate value of $15.2 million in the following transactions:
During fiscal 2018, Ferrellgas acquired propane distribution assets with an aggregate value of $20.6 million in the following transactions:
These acquisitions were funded as follows on their dates of acquisition:
The aggregate fair values, for the acquisitions in propane operations and related equipment sales reporting segment, were allocated as follows, including any adjustments identified during the measurement period:
The estimated fair values and useful lives of assets acquired during fiscal 2020 are based on a preliminary valuation and are subject to final valuation adjustments. Ferrellgas intends to continue its analysis of the net assets of these transactions to determine the final allocation of the total purchase price to the various assets and liabilities acquired. The estimated fair values and useful lives of assets acquired during fiscal 2019 and 2018 are based on internal valuations and included only minor adjustments during the 12 month period after the date of acquisition. Due to the immateriality of these adjustments, Ferrellgas did not retrospectively adjust the consolidated statements of operations for those measurement period adjustments. Dispositions Propane operations and related equipment sales During July 2018, Ferrellgas completed the sale of a group of assets encompassing an immaterial reporting unit within our Propane operations segment for approximately $26.6 million in cash. For the year ended July 31, 2018, “Loss on asset sales and disposals” includes a loss of $15.2 million related to this sale. The assets sold consist primarily of working capital and equipment. Midstream operations During July 2018, Ferrellgas completed the sale of a subsidiary and a group of assets within the Midstream operations segment for approximately $57.0 million in cash. The subsidiary sold was Bridger Environmental LLC, which encompasses all saltwater disposal activities previously operated by Ferrellgas. The group of assets sold includes all assets, excluding working capital, associated with the crude oil trucking operations previously operated by Ferrellgas. Additionally, the sale included two crude oil injection terminals. In separate transactions, the remaining assets of the Bridger Terminal business were sold to various parties. The largest of these assets, the Swan Ranch Terminal, was sold for $8.0 million in cash. For the year ended July 31, 2018, “Loss on asset sales and disposals” includes a loss of $120.2 million related to these sales. Additionally, during fiscal 2018, Ferrellgas sold all 1,292 rail cars utilized in the Midstream operations segment for approximately $51.3 million in cash. For the year ended July 31, 2018, “Loss on asset sales and disposals” includes a loss of $36.8 million related to the sale of these rail cars. Proceeds from the transaction were used to reduce outstanding debt on Ferrellgas’ previous senior secured credit facility. During fiscal 2018, Ferrellgas completed the sale of Bridger Energy, LLC, included in the Midstream operations segment, in exchange for an $8.5 million secured promissory note due in May 2020 which was fully paid on February 20, 2019. For the year ended July 31, 2018, “Loss on asset sales and disposals” includes a loss of $4.0 million related to this sale. The combined results from operations of these various Midstream dispositions in our Consolidated Statements of Operations includes losses before income taxes for the year ended July 31, 2018 of $55.4 million. The combined losses before income taxes attributable to Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. for the year ended July 31, 2018 was $54.8 million. “Loss on asset sales and disposals” consists of:
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Business Combinations | D. Acquisitions, dispositions and other significant transactions Acquisitions Business combinations are accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting and the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at their estimated fair market values as of the acquisition dates. The results of operations are included in the consolidated statements of operations from the date of acquisition. The pro forma effect of these transactions was not material to Ferrellgas, L.P.’s balance sheets or results of operations. Propane operations and related equipment sales During fiscal 2020, Ferrellgas acquired propane distribution assets, primarily of independent distributors, with an aggregate value of $11.2 million in the following transactions:
During fiscal 2019, Ferrellgas acquired propane distribution assets, primarily of independent distributors, with an aggregate value of $15.2 million in the following transactions:
During fiscal 2018, Ferrellgas, L.P. acquired propane distribution assets with an aggregate value of $20.6 million in the following transactions:
These acquisitions were funded as follows on their dates of acquisition:
The aggregate fair values, for the acquisitions in propane operations and related equipment sales reporting segment, were allocated as follows, including any adjustments identified during the measurement period:
The estimated fair values and useful lives of assets acquired during fiscal 2020 are based on a preliminary valuation and are subject to final valuation adjustments. Ferrellgas, L.P. intends to continue its analysis of the net assets of these transactions to determine the final allocation of the total purchase price to the various assets and liabilities acquired. The estimated fair values and useful lives of assets acquired during fiscal 2019 and 2018 are based on internal valuations and included only minor adjustments during the 12 month period after the date of acquisition. Due to the immateriality of these adjustments, Ferrellgas, L.P. did not retrospectively adjust the consolidated statements of operations for those measurement period adjustments. Dispositions Propane operations and related equipment sales During July 2018, Ferrellgas, L.P. completed the sale of a group of assets encompassing an immaterial reporting unit within our Propane operations segment for approximately $26.6 million in cash. For the year ended July 31, 2018, “Loss on asset sales and disposals” includes a loss of $15.2 million related to this sale. The assets sold consist primarily of working capital and equipment. Midstream operations During July 2018, Ferrellgas, L.P. completed the sale of a subsidiary and a group of assets within the Midstream operations segment for approximately $57.0 million in cash. The subsidiary sold was Bridger Environmental LLC, which encompasses all saltwater disposal activities previously operated by Ferrellgas Partners. The group of assets sold includes all assets, excluding working capital, associated with the crude oil trucking operations previously operated by Ferrellgas Partners. Additionally, the sale included two crude oil injection terminals. In separate transactions, the remaining assets of the Bridger Terminal business were sold to various parties. The largest of these assets, the Swan Ranch Terminal, was sold for $8.0 million in cash. For the year ended July 31, 2018, “Loss on asset sales and disposals” includes a loss of $120.2 million related to these sales. Additionally, during fiscal 2018, Ferrellgas, L.P. sold all 1,292 rail cars utilized in the Midstream operations segment for approximately $51.3 million in cash. For the year ended July 31, 2018, “Loss on asset sales and disposals” includes a loss of $36.8 million related to the sale of these rail cars. Proceeds from the transaction were used to reduce outstanding debt on Ferrellgas, L.P.’s previous senior secured credit facility. During fiscal 2018, Ferrellgas, L.P. completed the sale of Bridger Energy, LLC, included in the Midstream operations segment, in exchange for an $8.5 million secured promissory note due in May 2020 which was fully paid on February 20, 2019. For the year ended July 31, 2018, “Loss on asset sales and disposals” includes a loss of $4.0 million related to this sale. The combined results from operations of these various Midstream dispositions in our Consolidated Statements of Operations includes losses before income taxes for the year ended July 31, 2018 of $55.4 million. The combined losses before income taxes attributable to Ferrellgas for the year ended July 31, 2018 was $54.8 million. “Loss on asset sales and disposals” consists of:
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