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Goodwill (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]

Goodwill

6.   Goodwill

		Industrial Technology			Energy Systems & Controls			Medical & Scientific Imaging			RF Technology			Total
		(in thousands)
Balances at December 31, 2011		$	419,053		$	393,967		$	768,228		$	1,285,178		$	2,866,426
Goodwill acquired			-			8,629			-			-			8,629
Currency translation adjustments			3,240			1,448			5,040			2,262			11,990
Balances at March 31, 2012		$	422,293		$	404,044		$	773,268		$	1,287,440		$	2,887,045

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The carrying amount of goodwill, goodwill acquired during the year, goodwill impairment loss recognized, goodwill written off due to the sale of a business unit, goodwill not yet allocated, and any other changes to goodwill during the period in total and for each reportable segment. At least annually, an Entity must evaluate its goodwill for impairment.

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