Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Acquisitions

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Acquisitions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
Acquisitions
Acquisitions

On November 6, 2015, the Company acquired 100 percent of privately held Garelick Mfg. Co. (Garelick), which is based in St. Paul Park, Minnesota. Garelick is a leading manufacturer of premium seating, table hardware and other marine products. The Company believes this acquisition will expand the Company's marine parts and accessories business and add depth and breadth to its product portfolio. Garelick is managed within the Marine Engine segment.

On July 8, 2015, the Company acquired 100 percent of privately held SCIFIT Systems, Inc. (SCIFIT), which is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. SCIFIT is a provider of fitness equipment designed for active aging seniors, medical wellness and rehabilitation markets. The Company believes this acquisition will expand the Fitness segment's product portfolio and enable entry into these growing adjacent markets. SCIFIT is managed within the Fitness segment.

On April 27, 2015, the Company acquired 100 percent of privately held BLA, which is based in Brisbane, Australia. BLA is Australia's largest provider of marine products and has an extensive dealer network throughout Australia and New Zealand. The Company believes this acquisition will strengthen Brunswick's marine parts and accessories presence in this region. BLA is managed within the Marine Engine segment.
On July 31, 2014, the Company acquired 100 percent of privately held Bell Industries Recreational Products Group, Inc. (Bell), which is based in Eagan, Minnesota. Bell is a distributor of parts and accessories to the marine, recreational vehicle and powersports markets, serving primarily the upper midwest of the U.S. The Company believes this acquisition will allow the Company to solidify its footprint in the upper midwest with locations in Minnesota, Michigan and Wisconsin, enhance its growth of its parts and accessories businesses, expand the depth and breadth of its product portfolio and enable entry into attractive adjacent markets. Bell is managed within the Marine Engine segment.
On June 16, 2014, the Company acquired 100 percent of privately held Whale, which is based in Bangor, Northern Ireland, and is a manufacturer of water movement and heating systems for the marine, recreational vehicle, industrial and other markets. The Company believes this acquisition will allow the Company to more fully compete across a number of parts and accessories product categories, enable entry into attractive adjacent markets and expand the global presence of the marine service, parts and accessories businesses. Whale is managed within the Marine Engine segment.

These acquisitions, individually and in aggregate, were not and would not have been material to the Company's net sales, results of operations or total assets during the years ended December 31, 2015, December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Accordingly, the Company's consolidated results from operations do not differ materially from historical performance as a result of these acquisitions and, therefore, pro-forma results are not presented.

The following table is a summary of the net cash consideration paid and the goodwill and intangible assets assets acquired during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014:

(in millions)
 
 
 
 
 
Fair Value of Identifiable Intangible Assets Acquired
 
 
Year
 
Net Cash Consideration Paid
 
Goodwill (A)
 
Total
 
Intangible Asset
 
Useful Life
2015 (B)
 
$29.7
 
$3.5
 
$13.4
 
Trade names
 
$6.5
 
Indefinite
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Customer relationships
 
6.1
 
7 years
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Patents and proprietary technology
 
0.8
 
5 years
2014 (C)
 
41.5
 
8.8
 
13.9
 
Trade names
 
3.7
 
Indefinite
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Customer relationships
 
8.1
 
7-14 years
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Patents and proprietary technology
 
2.1
 
5 years

(A) The goodwill recorded for the acquisitions of SCIFIT and Whale is not deductible for tax purposes, but is deductible for Bell.
(B) Due to the recent timing of certain acquisitions, these amounts are preliminary and are subject to change within the measurement period as the Company finalizes its fair value estimates.
(C) The net cash consideration paid to acquire Whale included payments at close of $10.0 million to retire acquiree debt.