ACQUISITIONS

In 2018, 2017 and 2016 total cash paid for acquisitions net of cash acquired was $2,451, $831 and $4,332. We acquired stock in companies and various assets that continue to support our capital deployment and product development strategies.

In November 2018 we completed the acquisition of K2M Group Holdings, Inc. (K2M) for $27.50 per share, or an aggregate purchase price of approximately $1,380. K2M is a global leader of complex spine and minimally invasive solutions focused on achieving three-dimensional Total Body Balance. K2M is part of our Spine business within Neurotechnology and Spine. Goodwill attributable to the acquisition of K2M is not deductible for tax purposes.

In February 2018 we completed the acquisition of Entellus Medical, Inc. (Entellus) for $24.00 per share, or an aggregate purchase price of $697, net of cash acquired. Entellus is focused on delivering superior patient and physician experiences through products designed for the minimally invasive treatment of various ear, nose and throat (ENT) disease states. Entellus is part of our Neurotechnology business within Neurotechnology and Spine. Goodwill attributable to the acquisition of Entellus is not deductible for tax purposes.

In September 2017 we completed the acquisition of NOVADAQ Technologies Inc. (NOVADAQ) for an aggregate purchase price of $674, net of cash acquired. NOVADAQ is a leading developer of fluorescence imaging technology that provides surgeons with visualization of blood flow in vessels and related tissue perfusion in cardiac, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, plastic, microsurgical, and reconstructive procedures. NOVADAQ is part of our Endoscopy business within the MedSurg segment. Goodwill attributable to the acquisition of NOVADAQ is not deductible for tax purposes.



Purchase Price Allocation of Acquired Net Assets
	2018						2017
	K2M			Entellus			NOVADAQ
Tangible assets acquired:
Accounts receivable	67			17			11
Inventory	136			14			25
Other assets	118			72			7
Contingent consideration	—			(78		)	—
Liabilities	(247		)	(92		)	(56		)
Intangible assets:
Customer relationship	34			33			18
Distributor relationship	1			—			—
Trade name	10			—			1
Developed technology and patents	473			256			141
Internally developed software	2			—			—
Goodwill	786			475			527
Purchase price, net of cash acquired	$	1,380		$	697		$	674
Weighted average life of intangible assets	14			16			15

Purchase price allocations for K2M, Entellus and other acquisitions in 2018 and 2017 were based on preliminary valuations, primarily related to intangible assets and inventory. Our estimates and assumptions are subject to change within the measurement period. The purchase price allocation for the acquisition of NOVADAQ was finalized in 2018.