4. Acquisitions

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EasyWater

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On June 13, 2025, the Company completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Freije Treatment Systems, Inc. (“EasyWater”) in an all-cash transaction. EasyWater, a leading provider of water quality solutions, is based in Fishers, Indiana, and has designed and manufactured innovative, chemical-free technologies for treating water in residential and commercial applications. The acquisition of EasyWater aligns with the Company’s continued focus on growth, innovation and expanding the Company’s portfolio of high-value water quality solutions. The Company accounted for the transaction as a business combination and it was deemed not to be material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

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I-CON

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On January 2, 2025, the Company completed the acquisition of I-CON Systems Holdings, LLC (“I-CON”) in a membership unit purchase transaction funded with cash on hand. The final net purchase price was $70.7 million, net of cash acquired of $2.8 million. The final post-closing working capital adjustment was immaterial and adjusted in the second quarter of 2025.

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I-CON is headquartered in Oviedo, Florida, and is a designer and manufacturer of intelligent plumbing controls, addressing the unique challenges of water management in correctional facilities. I-CON’s operating results since the date of acquisition are included in the Americas segment. The Company has determined that both the pro-forma and actual results, including I-CON’s net sales, net income, and earnings per share, are not material to the Company’s financial results, and therefore has not included these disclosures.

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The Company accounted for the transaction as a purchased business combination. During the first quarter of 2025, the Company performed the preliminary purchase price allocation for the I-CON purchase, with immaterial adjustments in the second quarter of 2025 related to the final working capital and valuation adjustments. The purchase price allocation was completed in the second quarter of 2025. The acquisition resulted in the recognition of $41.6 million in goodwill and $20.9 million in intangible assets. The intangible assets acquired consist of customer relationships valued at $18.2 million with estimated lives of 12 years and the trade name valued at $2.7 million with an indefinite life. The goodwill is attributable to the workforce of I-CON and the portfolio which will allow the Company to extend its product offerings as a result of the acquisition. For tax purposes, the Company accounted for the transaction as an asset acquisition and therefore the intangibles and goodwill are deductible for tax purposes resulting in future tax benefits.

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The following table summarizes the fair value of the assets and liabilities acquired (in millions):

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Josam

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Effective January 1, 2024, the Company completed the acquisition of Josam Company following its conversion into Josam Industries, LLC (“Josam”) in a share purchase transaction funded with cash on hand. The final net purchase price was $99.0 million, net of cash acquired of $4.6 million. Josam is based in Michigan City, Indiana, and is a leading provider and manufacturer of drainage and plumbing products, serving commercial, industrial, and multi-family end markets for over 100 years. Josam’s operating results since the date of acquisition are included in the Americas segment. The Company has determined that both the pro-forma and actual results, including Josam’s net sales, net income, and earnings per share, are not material to the Company’s financial results, and therefore has not included these disclosures.

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The Company accounted for the transaction as a purchased business combination. During the first quarter of 2024, the Company performed the preliminary purchase price allocation for the Josam purchase, with immaterial adjustments during the remainder of fiscal year 2024 related to the final working capital and valuation adjustments. The purchase price allocation was completed in the fourth quarter of 2024. The acquisition resulted in the recognition of $35.1 million in goodwill and $39.4 million in intangible assets. The intangible assets acquired consist of customer relationships valued at $33.5 million with estimated lives of 15 years and the trade name valued at $5.9 million with an indefinite life. The goodwill is attributable to the workforce of Josam and the portfolio which will allow the Company to extend its product offerings as a result of the acquisition. For tax purposes, the Company accounted for the transaction as an asset acquisition and therefore the intangibles and goodwill are deductible for tax purposes resulting in future tax benefits.

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The following table summarizes the fair value of the assets and liabilities acquired (in millions):

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