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Business Combinations [Abstract]  
ACQUISITIONS

2. ACQUISITIONS

NeuroNexus Technologies, Inc.

On February 16, 2012, the Company purchased all of the outstanding common stock of NeuroNexus Technologies, Inc. (“NeuroNexus”) headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI. NeuroNexus is an active implantable medical device design firm specializing in developing and commercializing neural interface technology, components and systems for neuroscience and clinical markets. NeuroNexus has an extensive intellectual property portfolio, core technologies and capabilities to support the development and manufacturing of neural interface devices across a wide range of applications including neuromodulation, sensing, optical stimulation and targeted drug delivery.

 

This transaction was accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting. Accordingly, the operating results of NeuroNexus have been included in the Company's Implantable Medical segment from the date of acquisition. For the year-to-date period of 2012, NeuroNexus added approximately $1.0 million to the Company's revenue and decreased the Company's net income by $0.2 million. The purchase price of NeuroNexus consisted of cash payments of $11.7 million and potential future payments of up to an additional $2 million. These future payments are contingent upon the achievement of certain financial and development-based milestones and had an estimated fair value of $1.5 million as of the acquisition date.

 

The cost of the acquisition was preliminarily allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed from NeuroNexus based on their fair values as of the close of the acquisition, with the amount exceeding the fair value of the net assets acquired being recorded as goodwill. The value assigned to certain assets and liabilities are preliminary and are subject to adjustment as additional information is obtained, including, but not limited to, the finalization of pre-acquisition tax positions. The valuation is expected to be finalized in 2012. When the valuation is finalized, any changes to the preliminary valuation of assets acquired or liabilities assumed may result in material adjustments to the fair value of the intangible assets acquired, as well as goodwill. The following table summarizes the preliminary allocation of the NeuroNexus purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date (in thousands):

 Assets acquired
  Current assets $ 618 
  Property, plant and equipment   35 
  Amortizing intangible assets   2,927 
  Indefinite-lived intangible assets   540 
  Goodwill   8,875 
  Other assets   1,576 
 Total assets acquired 14,571 
 Liabilities assumed   
  Current liabilities  420 
  Deferred income taxes  940 
 Total liabilities assumed  1,360 
 Purchase price$13,211 

The preliminary fair values of the assets acquired were determined using one of three valuation approaches: market, income and cost. The selection of a particular method for a given asset depended on the reliability of available data and the nature of the asset, among other considerations.

 

The market approach estimates the value for a subject asset based on available market pricing for comparable assets. The income approach estimates the value for a subject asset based on the present value of cash flows projected to be generated by the asset. The projected cash flows were discounted at a required rate of return that reflects the relative risk of the asset and the time value of money. The projected cash flows for each asset considered multiple factors from the perspective of a marketplace participant including revenue projections from existing customers, attrition trends, product life-cycle assumptions, marginal tax rates and expected profit margins giving consideration to historical and expected margins. The cost approach estimates the value for a subject asset based on the cost to replace the asset and reflects the estimated reproduction or replacement cost for the asset, less an allowance for loss in value due to depreciation or obsolescence, with specific consideration given to economic obsolescence if indicated. These fair value measurement approaches are based on significant unobservable inputs, including management estimates and assumptions.

 

Current assets and liabilities - The fair value of current assets and liabilities was assumed to approximate their carrying value as of the acquisition date due to the short-term nature of these assets and liabilities.

 

 

 

 

 

Intangible assets - The purchase price was allocated to intangible assets as follows (dollars in thousands):

      Weighted Weighted Weighted
   Fair Average Average Average
   Value Amortization Useful Discount
   Assigned Period (Years) Life (Years) Rate
 Amortizing Intangible Assets         
 Technology and patents $1,058 6 10 14%
 Customer lists  1,869 7 15 13%
   $2,927 7 13 13%

      Weighted Weighted Weighted
   Fair Average Average Average
   Value Amortization Useful Discount
   Assigned Period (Years) Life (Years) Rate
 Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets       
 In-process research and development $540 N/A 12 26%

The weighted average amortization period is less than the estimated useful life due to the Company using an accelerated amortization method, which approximates the projected cash flows used to determine the fair value of those intangible assets.

 

Technology and patents - Technology and patents consists of technical processes, patented and unpatented technology, manufacturing know-how, trade secrets and the understanding with respect to products or processes that have been developed by NeuroNexus and that will be leveraged in current and future products. The fair value of technology and patents acquired was determined utilizing the relief from royalty method, a form of the income approach, with royalty rates that ranged from 2% to 6%. The estimated useful life of the technology and patents is based upon management's estimate of the product life cycle associated with technology and patents before they will be replaced by new technologies.

 

Customer lists – Customer lists represent the estimated fair value of non-contractual customer relationships NeuroNexus has as of the acquisition date. The primary customers of NeuroNexus include numerous scientists and researchers from various geographic locations around the world. These relationships were valued separately from goodwill at the amount which an independent third party would be willing to pay for these relationships. The fair value of customer lists was determined using the multi-period excess-earnings method, a form of the income approach. The estimated useful life of the existing customer was based upon historical customer attrition as well as management's understanding of the industry and product life cycles.

 

In-process research and development (“IPR&D”) – IPR&D represents research projects which are expected to generate cash flows but have not yet reached technological feasibility. The primary basis for determining the technological feasibility of these projects is whether or not regulatory approval has been obtained. The Company classifies IPR&D acquired in a business combination as an indefinite-lived intangible asset until the completion or abandonment of the associated projects. Upon completion, the Company would determine the useful life of the IPR&D and begin amortizing the assets to reflect their use over their remaining lives. Upon permanent abandonment, the remaining carrying amount of the associated IPR&D would be written-off. The Company will test the IPR&D acquired for impairment at least annually, and more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the assets may be impaired. The impairment test consists of a comparison of the fair value of the intangible assets with their carrying amount. If the carrying amount exceeds its fair value, the Company would record an impairment loss in an amount equal to the excess. The Company used the income approach to determine the fair value of the IPR&D acquired. In arriving at the value of the IPR&D, management considered, among other factors: the projects' stage of completion; the complexity of the work to be completed as of the acquisition date; the projected costs to complete the projects; the contribution of other acquired assets; and the estimated useful life of the technology. The Company applied a market-participant risk-adjusted discount rate to arrive at a present value as of the date of acquisition.

 

The value assigned to IPR&D related to the development of micro-electrodes for deep brain mapping and electrocorticography, and is expected to be commercialized by 2014. For purposes of valuing the IPR&D, the Company estimated total costs to complete the projects to be approximately $1.5 million. If the projects are not successful or completed in a timely manner, the Company may not realize the financial benefits expected for these projects.

 

Goodwill - The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed was allocated to goodwill. Various factors contributed to the establishment of goodwill, including: the value of NeuroNexus's highly trained assembled work force and management team; the incremental value that NeuroNexus's technology will bring to the Company's neuromodulation platform currently in development; and the expected revenue growth over time that is attributable to increased market penetration from future products and customers. The goodwill acquired in connection with the NeuroNexus acquisition was allocated to the Implantable Medical business segment and is not deductible for tax purposes.

Micro Power Electronics, Inc.

On December 15, 2011, Electrochem acquired all of the outstanding common and preferred stock of Micro Power Electronics, Inc. (“Micro Power”) headquartered in Beaverton, OR. Micro Power is a leading supplier of custom battery solutions, serving the portable medical, military and handheld automatic identification and data collection markets. The aggregate purchase price of Micro Power was $71.8 million, which was paid in cash. Total assets acquired from Micro Power were $88.2 million. Total liabilities assumed from Micro Power were $16.4 million.

 

This transaction was accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting. Accordingly, the operating results of Micro Power have been included in the Company's Electrochem segment from the date of acquisition and the cost of the acquisition was preliminarily allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed from Micro Power based on their fair values as of the close of the acquisition, with the amount exceeding the fair value of net assets acquired being recorded as goodwill. The value assigned to certain assets and liabilities are preliminary and are subject to adjustment as additional information is obtained, including, but not limited to, the finalization of pre-acquisition tax positions. The valuation will be finalized in 2012. During the first quarter of 2012, the Company completed its branding analysis related to the Micro Power tradename and settled the contractual working capital adjustment in accordance with the purchase agreement. As a result, the Company reduced the fair value recorded for the Micro Power trade name by $0.4 million and adjusted the related deferred tax liability by $0.1 million. The net result was an increase to goodwill of $0.3 million. The impact of these adjustments, individually and in the aggregate, was not considered material to reflect as a retrospective adjustment of the historical financial statements.

 

Pro Forma Results (Unaudited)

The following unaudited pro forma information presents the consolidated results of operations of the Company, NeuroNexus and Micro Power as if those acquisitions occurred as of the beginning of fiscal years 2011 (NeuroNexus) and 2010 (Micro Power) (in thousands, except per share amounts):

    Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
    June 29, July 1, June 29, July 1,
    2012 2011 2012 2011
               
 Sales$166,548 $163,613 $326,091 $328,168
 Net income 3,851  8,291  8,144  19,492
 Earnings per share:           
  Basic$0.16 $0.36 $0.35 $0.84
  Diluted$0.16 $0.35 $0.34 $0.82

The unaudited pro forma information presents the combined operating results of Greatbatch, NeuroNexus and Micro Power, with the results prior to the acquisition date adjusted to include the pro forma impact of the amortization of acquired intangible assets based on the purchase price allocations, the adjustment to interest expense reflecting the amount borrowed in connection with the acquisitions at Greatbatch's interest rate, and the impact of income taxes on the pro forma adjustments utilizing the applicable statutory tax rate. The unaudited pro forma consolidated basic and diluted earnings per share calculations are based on the consolidated basic and diluted weighted average shares of Greatbatch.

 

The unaudited pro forma results are presented for illustrative purposes only and do not reflect the realization of potential cost savings, and any related integration costs. Certain cost savings may result from the acquisition; however, there can be no assurance that these cost savings will be achieved. These pro forma results do not purport to be indicative of the results that would have been obtained, or to be a projection of results that may be obtained in the future.