Equity Method Investments |
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Equity Method Investments |
Equity Method Investments
In connection with the EMC Acquisition, the Company acquired 49% interests in WMS and Santander. Following is the summarized financial information for such equity method investments on an aggregated basis from the EMC Acquisition Date through December 31, 2016 (in thousands):
As of December 31, 2016, there was an aggregate difference of $141.1 million between the carrying amounts of these investments and the amounts of underlying equity in net assets in these investments. The difference was determined by applying the acquisition method of accounting in connection with the EMC Acquisition and is being amortized ratably over the life of the related acquired intangible assets. The weighted-average life of the intangible assets in total was 14.9 years. There were no equity method investments as of and for the year ended December 31, 2015.
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- Definition The entire disclosure for equity method investments and joint ventures. Equity method investments are investments that give the investor the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of an investee. Joint ventures are entities owned and operated by a small group of businesses as a separate and specific business or project for the mutual benefit of the members of the group. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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