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ACQUISITIONS

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ACQUISITIONS
9 Months Ended
Dec. 28, 2019
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
ACQUISITIONS ACQUISITIONS
Icebreaker

On April 3, 2018, VF acquired 100% of the stock of Icebreaker Holdings Limited ("Icebreaker") for NZ$274.4 million ($198.5 million) in cash, subject to working capital and other adjustments. The purchase price was primarily funded with short-term borrowings. The purchase price decreased NZ$1.4 million ($0.9 million) during the year ended March 2019, related to working capital adjustments, resulting in a revised purchase price of NZ$273.0 million ($197.6 million). The purchase price allocation was finalized during the three months ended March 2019.
Icebreaker was a privately held company based in Auckland, New Zealand. Icebreaker®, the primary brand, specializes in high-performance apparel based on natural fibers, including Merino wool, plant-based fibers and recycled fibers. It is an ideal complement to VF's Smartwool® brand, which also features Merino wool in its clothing and accessories. Together, the Smartwool® and Icebreaker® brands position VF as a global leader in the Merino wool and natural fiber categories.
The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the Icebreaker assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition:
(In thousands)
 
April 3, 2018
Cash and equivalents
 
$
6,444

Accounts receivable
 
16,781

Inventories
 
31,728

Other current assets
 
3,931

Property, plant and equipment
 
3,858

Intangible assets
 
98,041

Other assets
 
4,758

Total assets acquired
 
165,541

 
 
 
Short-term borrowings
 
7,235

Accounts payable
 
2,075

Other current liabilities
 
21,262

Deferred income tax liabilities
 
26,870

Other noncurrent liabilities
 
433

Total liabilities assumed
 
57,875

 
 
 
Net assets acquired
 
107,666

Goodwill
 
89,943

Purchase price
 
$
197,609



The goodwill is attributable to the acquired workforce of Icebreaker and the significant synergies expected to arise as a result of the acquisition. All of the goodwill has been assigned to the Outdoor segment and none is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.
The Icebreaker® trademark, which management determined to have an indefinite life, was valued at $70.1 million. Amortizable intangible assets were assigned values of $27.8 million for customer relationships and $0.2 million for distribution agreements. Customer relationships are being amortized using an accelerated method over 11.5 years. Distribution agreements are being amortized on a straight-line basis over four years.
Total transaction expenses for the Icebreaker acquisition of $7.4 million were recognized in the selling, general and administrative expenses line item in the Consolidated Statements of Income, of which $4.1 million was recognized during the nine months ended December 2018 and the remainder was recognized prior to Fiscal 2019. In addition, the Company recognized a $9.9 million gain on derivatives used to hedge the purchase price of Icebreaker in the other income (expense), net line item in the Consolidated Statements of Income, of which $0.3 million was recognized during the nine months ended December 2018 and the remainder was recognized prior to Fiscal 2019.
Pro forma results of operations of the Company would not be materially different as a result of the Icebreaker acquisition and therefore are not presented.
Altra

On June 1, 2018, VF acquired 100% of the stock of Icon-Altra LLC, plus certain assets in Europe ("Altra"). The purchase price was $131.7 million in cash, subject to working capital and other adjustments and was primarily funded with short-term borrowings. The purchase price decreased $0.1 million during the year ended March 2019, related to working capital adjustments, resulting in a revised purchase price of $131.6 million. The allocation of the purchase price was finalized during the three months ended December 2018, resulting in a decrease of goodwill
by $1.5 million related to a final adjustment to working capital balances.
Altra®, the primary brand, is an athletic and performance-based lifestyle footwear brand. Altra provides VF with a unique and differentiated technical footwear brand and a capability that, when applied across VF's footwear platforms, will serve as a catalyst for growth.
The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the Altra assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition:
(In thousands)
 
June 1, 2018
Accounts receivable
 
$
11,629

Inventories
 
9,310

Other current assets
 
575

Property, plant and equipment
 
1,107

Intangible assets
 
59,700

Total assets acquired
 
82,321

 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
5,068

Other current liabilities
 
7,415

Total liabilities assumed
 
12,483

 
 
 
Net assets acquired
 
69,838

Goodwill
 
61,719

Purchase price
 
$
131,557



The goodwill is attributable to the significant growth and synergies expected to arise as a result of the acquisition. All of the goodwill was assigned to the Outdoor segment and is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.
The Altra® trademark, which management determined to have an indefinite life, was valued at $46.4 million. Amortizable intangible assets were assigned values of $13.0 million for customer relationships and $0.3 million for distribution agreements. Customer relationships are being amortized using an accelerated method over 15 years. Distribution agreements are being amortized on a straight-line basis over four years.
Total transaction expenses for the Altra acquisition were $2.3 million, all of which were recognized in the selling, general and administrative expenses line item in the Consolidated Statement of Income during the nine months ended December 2018.
Pro forma results of operations of the Company would not be materially different as a result of the Altra acquisition and therefore are not presented.