Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Acquisitions

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Acquisitions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
Acquisitions
Acquisitions
Acquisition of the Assets and Operations of American Stainless Tubing, Inc.

On January 1, 2019, ASTI completed the American Stainless acquisition. The purchase price for the all-cash acquisition was $21.9 million, subject to a post-closing working capital adjustment. The Company funded the acquisition with a new five-year $20 million term note and a draw against asset-based line of credit (see Note 5).
The transaction is accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations. Under this method, the total consideration transferred to consummate the acquisition is allocated to the identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their respective fair values as of the closing date of the acquisition. The acquisition method of accounting requires extensive use of estimates and judgments to allocate the consideration transferred to the identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed. During the third quarter of 2019, the Company finalized the purchase price allocation for the American Stainless acquisition.
The excess of the consideration transferred over the fair value of the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets is reflected as goodwill. Goodwill consists of manufacturing cost synergies expected from combining American Stainless' production capabilities with the Metals Segment current operations. All of the goodwill recognized was assigned to the Company's Metals Segment and is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.
American Stainless will receive quarterly earn-out payments for a period of three years following closing. Pursuant to the asset purchase agreement between ASTI and American Stainless, earn-out payments will equate to six and one-half percent (6.5 percent) of ASTI’s revenue over the three-year earn-out period. In determining the appropriate discount rate to apply to the contingent payments, the risk associated with the functional form of the earn-out, and the credit risk associated with the payment of the earn-out were all considered. The fair value of the contingent consideration was estimated by applying the probability weighted expected return method using management's estimates of pounds to be shipped and future price per unit.
During the second quarter of 2019, management identified circumstances that existed on the date of acquisition and as a result, revised the purchase price allocation of certain acquired assets and liabilities as allowable during the measurement period.
The following table shows the initial estimate of value and revisions made during 2019:
(in thousands)
Initial estimate
 
Revisions
 
Final
Inventories
$
5,564

 
$

 
$
5,564

Accounts receivable
3,534

 

 
3,534

Other current assets - production and maintenance supplies
605

 

 
605

Property, plant and equipment
2,793

 

 
2,793

Customer list intangible
10,000

 
(496
)
 
9,504

Goodwill
7,044

 
714

 
7,758

Contingent consideration (earn-out liability)
(6,148
)
 
(218
)
 
(6,366
)
Accounts payable
(1,400
)
 

 
(1,400
)
Other liabilities
(97
)
 

 
(97
)
 
$
21,895

 
$

 
$
21,895


ASTI's results of operations since acquisition are reflected in the Company's consolidated statements of operations as follows:
(in thousands)
2019
Net sales
$
34,477

Income before income taxes
2,690



For the year ended December 31, 2019, cost of sales included $1.1 million representing the fair value above predecessor cost associated with acquired inventory that was sold during the year ended December 31, 2019.

The following unaudited pro-forma information is provided to present a summary of the combined results of the Company's operations with ASTI as if the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2018. The unaudited pro-forma financial information is for information purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of what the results would have been had the acquisition been completed on the date indicated above.
Pro-Forma (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
2018
Pro-forma net sales
$
316,734

Pro-forma net income
$
13,420

Earnings per share:
 
   Basic
$
1.52

   Diluted
$
1.51


Pro-forma net income was reduced for the following:
Amortization of American Stainless’ customer list intangible of $1.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2018 ;
Additional rent expense related to the Company’s lease of American Stainless’ real estate from Store Capital of $0.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2018;
An estimated amount of interest expense associated with the additional borrowings to fund the American Stainless acquisition of $0.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2018;
Depreciation of $0.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2018, related to the incremental fair value above historical cost for acquired property, plant and equipment; and
An increase in the provision for income taxes of $0.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2018 related to the impact of the other pro-forma adjustments and American Stainless' previous status as a pass-through entity for income tax purposes prior to the acquisition.
Acquisition of the Galvanized Pipe and Tube Assets of Marcegaglia USA, Inc.
On July 1, 2018, BRISMET completed the MUSA-Galvanized acquisition. The purpose of the transaction was to enhance the Company's on-going business with additional capacity and technological advantages. The transaction was funded through an increase to the Company's current credit facility (refer to Note 5). The purchase price for the transaction totaled $10.4 million. The tangible assets purchased and liabilities assumed from MUSA include accounts receivable, inventory, equipment, and accounts payable.
MUSA will receive quarterly earn-out payments for a period of four years following closing. Earn-out payments will equate to three percent of BRISMET’s galvanized steel pipe and tube revenue. As of July 1, 2018, the Company forecasted earn-out payments to be $4.2 million, for which the Company established a fair value of $3.8 million using a probability-weighted expected return method and a discount rate applicable to future revenue of five percent. In determining the appropriate discount rate to apply to the contingent payments, the risk associated with the functional form of the earn-out, and the credit risk associated with the payment of the earn-out were all considered. The fair value of the contingent consideration was estimated by applying the probability-weighted expected return method using management's estimates of pounds to be shipped and future price per unit. At December 31, 2018 the fair value of the earn-out totaled $3.4 million with $1.0 million of this liability classified as a current liability because the payments will be made quarterly.
In the fourth quarter of 2018, management adjusted the fair value of the customer list intangible asset. Because this adjustment was determined within the measurement period, the customer list intangible was decreased by $0.3 million and goodwill was increased by $0.3 million. Goodwill arising from the MUSA-Galvanized transaction increased from $3.5 million to $3.8 million and the fair value of the customer list intangible asset was decreased from $1.4 million to $1.2 million. All other changes in fair value have been included as earn-out adjustments in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.
The total purchase price was allocated to the acquired net tangible and identifiable intangible assets based on their estimated fair values as of July 1, 2018. The fair value assigned to the customer list intangible is being amortized on an accelerated basis over 15 years. The excess of the consideration transferred over the fair value of the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets is reflected as goodwill. Goodwill consists of manufacturing cost synergies expected from combining Munhall-Galvanized's production capabilities with BRISMET's current operations. All of the goodwill recognized was assigned to the Company's Metals Segment and is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. During the fourth quarter of 2018, the Company finalized the purchase price allocation for the MUSA-Galvanized acquisition.
The following table shows the initial estimate of value and revisions made during 2018:
(in thousands)
Initial estimate
 
Revisions
 
Final
Inventories
$
2,746

 
$

 
2,746

Accounts Receivable
2,187

 

 
2,187

Other current assets - production and maintenance supplies
747

 

 
747

Property, plant and equipment
4,883

 

 
4,883

Customer list intangible
1,424

 
(251
)
 
1,173

Goodwill
3,545

 
251

 
3,796

Earn-out Liability
(3,800
)
 

 
(3,800
)
Accounts payable
(1,051
)
 

 
(1,051
)
Other liabilities
(303
)
 

 
(303
)
 
$
10,378

 
$

 
$
10,378


MUSA-Galvanized's results of operations since acquisition are reflected in the Company's consolidated statements of operations as follows:
(in thousands)
2018
Net sales
$
11,877

Income before income taxes
65


The following unaudited pro-forma information is provided to present a summary of the combined results of the Company's operations with Munhall-Galvanized as if the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2017. The unaudited pro-forma financial information is for information purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of what the results would have been had the acquisition been completed on the date indicated above.
Pro-Forma (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
2018
 
2017
Pro-forma net sales
$
292,793

 
$
225,376

Pro-forma net income (loss)
$
11,920

 
$
21

Earnings (loss) per share:
 
 
 
   Basic
$
1.35

 
n/a

   Diluted
$
1.34

 
n/a


The 2018 pro-forma calculation excludes non-recurring acquisition costs of $0.7 million that were incurred by the Company during 2018. Munhall-Galvanized's historical financial results were adjusted for both years to eliminate interest expense charged by the prior owner. Pro-forma net income was reduced for both years for the amount of amortization on Munhall-Galvanized's customer list intangible and an estimated amount of interest expense associated with the additional line of credit borrowings.
Acquisition of the Stainless Steel Pipe and Tube Assets of Marcegaglia USA, Inc.
On February 28, 2017, BRISMET completed the MUSA-Stainless acquisition. The Company funded the transaction through an increase to the Company's credit facility (See Note 5). The purchase price for the transaction, which excluded real estate and certain other assets, totaled $15.0 million. The assets purchased from MUSA included inventory, production and maintenance supplies and equipment less specific identified liabilities assumed. In accordance with the agreement, on December 9, 2016, BRISMET entered into an escrow agreement and deposited $3.0 million into the escrow fund. The deposit was remitted to MUSA at the close of the transaction and was reflected as a credit against the purchase price.
The transaction was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations. During the fourth quarter of 2017, the Company finalized the purchase price allocation for the MUSA-Stainless acquisition.
MUSA will receive quarterly earn-out payments for a period of four years following closing. Aggregate earn-out payments will be at least $3.0 million, with no maximum. Actual payouts will equate to three percent of BRISMET’s incremental revenue, if any, from the amount of small diameter stainless steel pipe and tube (outside diameter of 10 inches or less) sold. At February 28, 2017, the acquisition date, the Company forecasted earn-out payments to be $4.1 million, which was discounted to a present value of $3.6 million using a discount rate applicable to future revenue of five percent. In determining the appropriate discount rate to apply to the contingent payments, the risk associated with the functional form of the earn-out, the credit risk associated with the payment of the earn-out and the methodology to quantify the earn-out were all considered. The fair value of the contingent consideration was estimated by applying the Monte Carlo simulation approach using management's estimates of pounds shipped.
In the second quarter of 2017, management adjusted the selling price used in the earn-out calculation associated with the MUSA-Stainless acquisition. Since this adjustment was determined within the measurement period, the beginning earn-out liability and goodwill were increased by $1.1 million. Goodwill related to the MUSA-Stainless acquisition increased from $3.6 million to $4.6 million and the fair value of contingent consideration was increased from $3.6 million to $4.7 million. All other changes in fair value have been included as earn-out adjustments in the Company's consolidated statements of operations.
The total purchase price was allocated to Munhall-Stainless' net tangible and identifiable intangible assets based on their estimated fair values as of February 28, 2017. The fair value assigned to the customer list intangible is being amortized on an accelerated basis over 15 years. The excess of the consideration transferred over the fair value of the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets and liabilities is reflected as goodwill. Goodwill consists of manufacturing cost synergies expected from combining laser mill capabilities acquired as part of Munhall-Stainless with BRISMET's current operations. All of the goodwill recognized was assigned to the Company's Metals Segment and is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.

The following table shows the initial estimate of value and revisions made during 2017:
(in thousands)
Initial estimate
 
Revisions
 
Final
Inventories
$
5,434

 
$

 
$
5,434

Other current assets - production and maintenance supplies
1,548

 

 
1,548

Equipment
7,577

 

 
7,577

Customer list intangible
992

 

 
992

Goodwill
3,589

 
1,059

 
4,649

Earn-out liability
(3,604
)
 
(1,059
)
 
(4,664
)
Other liabilities assumed
(583
)
 

 
(583
)
 
$
14,953

 
$

 
$
14,953


Munhall-Stainless' results of operations since acquisition are reflected in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. The amount of Munhall-Stainless' revenues and operating loss included in the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017 was $25.8 million and $0.2 million, respectively.
On March 1, 2017, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the MUSA-Stainless asset purchase agreement, the Company entered into a lease agreement to lease manufacturing and warehouse space at MUSA's Munhall, PA facility for $33,333 per month for the initial lease term of 15 months. In February 2018, the lease was amended to extend the term of the lease for the period beginning June 1, 2018 and ending May 31, 2023 and includes escalating rent payments. The lease met the operating lease requirements and was accounted for as such in 2017.
As part of the MUSA-Galvanized acquisition that occurred on July 1, 2018, the Company amended and restated the Master Lease, effective June 29, 2018, pursuant to which the Company leased the Munhall, PA facility, purchased by Store Funding from MUSA for the remainder of the initial term of 20 years set forth in the Master Lease (see Note 10).