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 February 19, 2013, the Company consummated the Paulin Acquisition to expand our presence in Canada. The aggregate purchase price of the Paulin Acquisition was $103,416 paid in cash. On March 31, 2013, H. Paulin & Co., Limited was amalgamated with The Hillman Group Canada ULC and continues as the Hillman Canada operating segment operating under the trade name of H. Paulin & Co.
Paulin is a leading Canadian distributor and manufacturer of fasteners, fluid system products, automotive parts, and retail hardware components. Paulin's distribution facilities are located across Canada in Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal, and Moncton, as well as in Flint, Michigan and Cleveland, Ohio. Paulin's manufacturing facilities are located in Ontario, Canada.
The following table reconciles the estimated fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities to the total purchase price of the Paulin Acquisition:
 
 
Accounts receivable
$
17,259

Inventory
55,552

Other current assets
2,701

Property and equipment
16,121

Goodwill
11,687

Intangibles
18,967

Total assets acquired
122,287

Less:
 
Deferred income taxes
(5,437
)
Liabilities assumed
(13,434
)
Total purchase price
$
103,416


The excess of the purchase price over the net assets has been allocated to goodwill and intangible assets based upon an independent valuation appraisal. The Company has made a Section 338(g) election which will impact the deductibility of goodwill for tax purposes.