Note 13 - Acquisition of Lew Thompson & Son Trucking, Inc

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2024

Lew Thompson & Son Trucking, Inc. [Member]

Notes to Financial Statements

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Note 13. Acquisition of Lew Thompson & Son Trucking, Inc.

On April 26, 2023, we acquired 100% of the outstanding stock of LTST and related entities, headquartered in Huntsville, AR. LTST is a dedicated contract carrier specializing in poultry feed and live haul transportation in Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas and was acquired to expand the Dedicated reportable segment into this niche market. The acquisition date fair value of the consideration transferred was $114.5 million. The Stock Purchase Agreement contains customary representations, warranties, covenants, and indemnification provisions. The Stock Purchase Agreement includes an earnout component of up to an aggregate of $30.0 million based on LTST's adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization reported for the first, second, and third calendar years following closing. The total purchase, including any earnout achieved, is expected to range from $114.5 million to $134.5 million depending on the results achieved by LTST.

LTST's results have been included in the condensed consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition and are reported within our Dedicated reportable segment.

The acquisition date fair value of the consideration transferred consisted of the following:

	April 26, 2023
(in thousands)
Cash paid pursuant to Stock Purchase Agreement	$	105,282
Cash acquired included in historical book value of LTST's assets and liabilities		(839	)
Contingent consideration		10,016
Net purchase price	$	114,459

The contingent consideration arrangement requires us to pay up to $30.0 million of additional consideration to LTST's former shareholders based on LTST's results during the first three calendar years following closing. We estimated the fair value of the contingent consideration using a probability-weighted model. This fair value measurement is based on significant inputs not observable in the market and thus represents a Level 3 measurement.

Because of our 338(h)10 election, all goodwill related to the acquisition is deductible for tax purposes and there are no deferred income taxes arising from the acquisition.

The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date:

	April 26, 2023
Accounts receivable	$	5,100
Driver advances and other receivables		98
Inventory and supplies		1,015
Prepaid expenses		561
Net property and equipment		42,277
Other assets, net		120
Other intangibles, net		52,870
Total identifiable assets acquired		102,041
Accounts payable		(565	)
Accrued expenses		(1,465	)
Current portion of operating lease obligations		(396	)
Current portion of insurance and claims accrual		(56	)
Long-term portion of operating lease obligations		(2,103	)
Total liabilities assumed		(4,585	)
Net identifiable assets acquired		97,456
Goodwill		17,003
Net assets acquired	$	114,459

During the quarter ended March 31, 2024 we recognized measurement period adjustments related to the Section 338(h)10 election which increased goodwill recognized for LTST by $4.6 million from $12.4 million as of December 31, 2023 to $17.0 million as of March 31, 2024. The goodwill recognized is attributable primarily to expected cost synergies in the areas of fuel and purchases of revenue equipment. Refer to Note 14, "Goodwill and Other Assets" for a summary of changes to goodwill during the period as well as information related to the identifiable intangible asset acquired.