3.	ACQUISITIONS

On October 1, 2014, we completed the acquisition of all of the outstanding equity of Spezialpapierfabrik Oberschmitten GmbH (SPO) from FINSPO Beteiligungs-GmbH for $8.0 million, in cash. SPO has annual sales of approximately $33 million. SPO, located near Frankfurt, Germany, primarily produces highly technical papers for a wide range of capacitors used in consumer and industrial products; insulation papers for cables and transformers; and materials for industrial power inverters, electromagnetic current filters and electric rail traction. SPO also produces glassine products, which are used in cosmetics packaging, food packaging, and pharmaceutical dosage bags. SPO is operated as part of the Composite Fibers business unit, and complements other technical specialties.

On April 30, 2013, we completed the acquisition of all outstanding shares of Dresden Papier GmbH (“Dresden”) from Fortress Paper Ltd. for $211 million, net of cash acquired. Dresden, based in Heidenau, Germany, is the leading global supplier of nonwoven wallpaper base materials, and is a major supplier to most of the world’s largest wallpaper manufacturers. Dresden’s revenue for the full year 2013 was $158.6 million and it employed approximately 146 people at its state-of-the-art, 72,800 short-ton-capacity manufacturing facility. We financed the acquisition through a combination of cash on hand and borrowings under our Revolving Credit Facility.

The acquisition of Dresden added another industry-leading nonwovens product line to our Composite Fibers business unit, and broadened our relationship with leading producers of consumer and industrial products. This acquisition also provides additional operational leverage and growth opportunities for Glatfelter globally, particularly in large markets such as China, and other developing markets in eastern Europe and Asia.

The allocation of the purchase price to assets acquired and liabilities assumed was as follows:


In thousands	Final Allocation
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	12,227
Accounts receivable		23,870
Inventory		13,864
Prepaid and other current assets		8,060
Plant, equipment and timberlands		60,951
Intangible assets		87,596
Goodwill		74,870
Total assets		281,438
Liabilities
Accounts payable		20,253
Deferred tax liabilities		36,120
Other long term liabilities		1,927
Total liabilities		58,300
Total		223,138
less cash acquired		(12,227	)
Total purchase price	$	210,911

For purposes of allocating the total purchase price, assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at their estimated fair market value. The allocation set forth above is based on management’s estimate of the fair value using valuation techniques such as discounted cash flow models, appraisals and similar methodologies. The amount allocated to intangible assets represents the estimated value of customer relationships, technological know-how and trade name.

Acquired property, plant and equipment are preliminarily being depreciated on a straight-line basis with estimated remaining lives ranging from 5 years to 30 years. Intangible assets are being amortized on a straight-line basis over an average estimated remaining life of 17 years reflecting the expected future value.

In connection with the Dresden acquisition we recorded $74.9 million of goodwill and $87.6 million of intangible assets. The goodwill arising from the acquisition largely relates to strategic benefits, product and market diversification, assembled workforce, and similar factors. For tax purposes, none of the goodwill is deductible. Intangible assets consisted of $9.8 million of non-amortizing tradename, and the remainder consists of technology and customer relationships. Refer to Note 6 – Asset Impairment Charge for additional information.

Our results of operations include the results of Dresden prospectively since the acquisition was completed on April 30, 2013. All such results reported herein are included as part of the Composite Fibers business unit. Revenue and operating income of Dresden included in our consolidated results of operations for 2013 totaled $101.8 million and $18.3 million, respectively.

The table below summarizes pro forma financial information as if the acquisition and related financing transaction occurred as of January 1, 2012:


	Year ended December 31
In thousands, except per share		2013		2012
*Pro forma*
Net sales	$	1,779,434	$	1,727,538
Net income		80,381		79,075
Diluted earnings per share		1.82		1.81

During 2013, we incurred legal, professional and advisory costs directly related to the Dresden acquisition totaling $3.2 million. For purposes of presenting the above pro forma financial information, such costs have been eliminated. All such costs are presented under the caption “Selling, general and administrative expenses” in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. In addition, the pro forma financial information excludes $1.1 million of charges to costs of products sold related to the write up of inventory to fair value and $2.0 million of integration related costs. This unaudited pro forma financial information above is not necessarily indicative of what the operating results would have been had the acquisition been completed at the beginning of the respective period nor is it indicative of future results.