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Acquisitions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Acquisitions [Abstract]  
Acquisitions

Note 3 Acquisitions

 

2013 Acquisitions

 

On January 9, 2013, the Company acquired 100% of the shares of common stock and voting equity of Co-Web, located in Paris, France. Co-Web is a start-up that creates consumer customized 3D printed products and collectibles. Co-Web’s operations have been integrated into the Company’s Cubify consumer solutions and included in services revenue. The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition, net of cash acquired, was $262, based on the exchange rate of the Euro at the date of acquisition, all of which was paid in cash. The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition was allocated to the assets purchased and liabilities assumed, based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date, with any excess recorded as goodwill, and is included in the table below, which summarizes 2013 acquisitions. Factors considered in determination of goodwill include synergies, vertical integration and strategic fit for the Company.

 

On February 27, 2013, the Company acquired 100% of the shares of common stock and voting equity of Geomagic, Inc. (“Geomagic”). Geomagic is a leading global provider of 3D authoring solutions including design, sculpt and scan software tools that are used to create 3D content and inspect products throughout the entire design and manufacturing process. Geomagic’s operations have been integrated into the Company and are included in products and services revenue.  The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition, net of cash acquired, was $52,687, all of which was paid in cash. The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition was allocated to the assets purchased and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date, with any excess recorded as goodwill, and is included in the table below, which summarizes 2013 acquisitions. Factors considered in determination of goodwill include synergies, workforce, vertical integration and strategic fit for the Company.

 

On May 1, 2013, the Company acquired certain assets and liabilities of Rapid Product Development Group, Inc. (“RPDG”). RPDG is a global provider of additive and traditional quick turn manufacturing services.  RPDG’s operations have been integrated into the Company’s Quickparts services and are included in services revenue.  The fair value of the consideration that will be paid for this acquisition, net of cash acquired, is $44,413, of which $33,163 has been paid in cash and $6,750 has been paid in shares of the Company’s stock.  The remaining $4,500 deferred purchase price, to paid on the 12 month anniversary of the closing date, will be paid with $3,750 of cash and $750 in shares of the Company’s stock. These shares will be issued in a private transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933. The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition was allocated to the assets purchased and liabilities assumed, based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date, with any excess recorded as goodwill, and is included in the table below, which summarizes 2013 acquisitions. Factors considered in determination of goodwill include synergies, workforce, vertical integration and strategic fit for the Company.

On July 15, 2013, the Company acquired approximately 82% of the outstanding shares and voting rights of Phenix Systems, a leading global provider of direct metal selective laser sintering 3D Printers based in Riom, France. During 2013, the Company acquired additional shares and completed a tender offer. As of December 31, 2013, the Company owned 94.7% of the capital and voting rights of Phenix Systems. Phenix Systems designs, manufactures and sells proprietary direct metal 3D printers that can print chemically pure, fully dense metal and ceramic parts from very fine powders. The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition, net of cash acquired, was approximately $16,975 based on the exchange rate at the date of acquisition, all of which was paid in cash. Phenix’s operations have been integrated into printers and other products and services revenue. The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition was allocated to the assets purchased and liabilities assumed, based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date, with any excess recorded as goodwill, and is included in the table below, which summarizes 2013 acquisitions. Factors considered in determination of goodwill include synergies, workforce, vertical integration and strategic fit for the Company.

 

On August 6, 2013, the Company acquired 100% of the common stock, preferred stock and voting equity of VisPower Technology, Inc., a cloud-based, collaborative design and project management platform (“TeamPlatform”). The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition, net of cash acquired, was $4,998, all of which was paid in cash. TeamPlatform’s operations have been integrated into the Company’s professional and consumer offerings, including Geomagic Solutions and Cubify.com. The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition was allocated to the assets purchased and liabilities assumed, based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date, with any excess recorded as goodwill, and is included in the table below, which summarizes 2013 acquisitions. Factors considered in determination of goodwill include synergies, workforce, vertical integration and strategic fit for the Company.

 

On August 20, 2013, the Company acquired 100% of the common stock and voting equity of CRDM, Ltd. (“CRDM”), a U.K. provider of rapid prototyping and rapid tooling services. The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition, net of cash acquired, was approximately $6,399 based on the exchange rate at the date of acquisition, all of which was paid in cash. CRDM’s operations have been integrated into the Company’s global Quickparts Solutions custom parts and manufacturing services revenue. The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition was allocated to the assets purchased and liabilities assumed, based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date, with any excess recorded as goodwill, and is included in the table below, which summarizes 2013 acquisitions. Factors considered in determination of goodwill include synergies, workforce, vertical integration and strategic fit for the Company.

 

On September 6, 2013, the Company acquired the assets of The Sugar Lab, a start-up micro-design firm based in Los Angeles, California, that is dedicated to 3D printing customized, multi-dimensional, edible confections. The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition, net of cash acquired, was $1,500, of which $1,000 was paid in cash and $500 was paid in shares of the Company’s stock. These shares were issued in a private transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933. The Sugar Lab’s operations have been integrated into the Company’s printers and services revenue. The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition was allocated to the assets purchased and liabilities assumed, based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date, with any excess recorded as goodwill, and is included in the table below, which summarizes 2013 acquisitions. Factors considered in determination of goodwill include synergies, vertical integration and strategic fit for the Company.

 

On December 4, 2013, the Company acquired 100% of the common stock and voting equity of Figulo Corporation, a provider of 3D-printed ceramics. The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition, net of cash acquired, was $2,846, of which $1,996 was paid in cash and $850 was paid in shares of the Company’s stock. These shares were issued in a private transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933. Figulo’s operations have been integrated into the Company’s printers and services revenue. The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition was allocated to the assets purchased and liabilities assumed, based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date, with any excess recorded as goodwill, and is included in the table below, which summarizes 2013 acquisitions. Factors considered in determination of goodwill include synergies, workforce, vertical integration and strategic fit for the Company.

 

On December 13, 2013, the Company acquired 100% of the common stock and voting equity of Village Plastics Co., a manufacturer of filament-based ABS, PLA and HIPS 3D printing materials. The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition, net of cash acquired, was $6,361, of which $4,361 was paid in cash and $2,000 was paid in shares of the Company’s stock. These shares were issued in a private transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933. Village Plastics operations have been integrated into the Company’s supply chain and manufacturing operations. The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition was allocated to the assets purchased and liabilities assumed, based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date, with any excess recorded as goodwill, and is included in the table below, which summarizes 2013 acquisitions. Factors considered in determination of goodwill include synergies, workforce, vertical integration and strategic fit for the Company.

On December 23, 2013, the Company acquired 100% of the common stock and voting rights of Gentle Giant Studios, Inc., a provider of 3D scanning and modeling content for the entertainment and toy industries. The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition, net of cash acquired, was $10,650, of which $7,975 was paid in cash and $2,675 was paid in shares of the Company’s stock. These shares were issued in a private transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933. Gentle Giant Studios’ technology and content have been integrated into the Company’s service revenue. The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition was allocated to the assets purchased and liabilities assumed, based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date, with any excess recorded as goodwill, and is included in the table below, which summarizes 2013 acquisitions. Factors considered in determination of goodwill include synergies, workforce, vertical integration and strategic fit for the Company. The Company’s purchase price allocations are preliminary and subject to revision as more detailed analyses are completed and additional information about fair value of assets and liabilities becomes available.

 

Subject to the terms and conditions of the Gentle Giant Share Purchase Agreement, additional consideration will be paid on the third, fourth and fifth anniversaries of the Closing Date, calculated based on revenues of Gentle Giant for the twelve month period prior to each such anniversary date.

 

On December 31, 2013, the Company acquired certain assets of Xerox Corporation’s Wilsonville, Oregon product design, engineering and chemistry group and related assets. The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition, net of cash acquired, was $32,500, all of which was paid in cash. The Wilsonville team and assets have been integrated into the Company’s R&D operations. The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition was allocated to the assets purchased and liabilities assumed, based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date, with any excess recorded as goodwill, and is included in the table below, which summarizes 2013 acquisitions. Factors considered in determination of goodwill include synergies, workforce, vertical integration and strategic fit for the Company. The Company’s purchase price allocations are preliminary and subject to revision as more detailed analyses are completed and additional information about fair value of assets and liabilities becomes available.

 

The acquisitions completed during the year are not material relative to the Company’s assets or operating results; therefore, no proforma financial information is provided.

 

The Company’s purchase price allocations for the acquired companies are preliminary and subject to revision as more detailed analyses are completed and additional information about fair value of assets and liabilities becomes available. The amounts related to the acquisitions of these businesses were allocated to the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed and included in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2013 as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

2013

Fixed assets

 

$

9,830 

Other intangible assets, net

 

 

51,930 

Goodwill

 

 

128,328 

Other assets, net of cash acquired

 

 

21,843 

Liabilities

 

 

(32,340)

Net assets acquired

 

$

179,591 

 

 

Subsequent Acquisitions

 

On February 19, 2014, we announced the acquisition of Digital PlaySpace, Inc. (DPS), an innovative digital play platform that connects brands and retailers with consumers around printable play activities with creativity and design through its two digital properties, DigitalDollhouse.com and Dreamhouse Designer, a Facebook social gaming app. The DPS platform combines home design, gaming, and community sharing to deliver a vivid 3D create-and-make experience for children and their parents. The DPS acquisition is not significant to the Company’s financial statements. See Note 25.

2012 Acquisitions

 

On January 3, 2012, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding shares and voting rights of Z Corporation (“Z Corp”) and Vidar Systems Corporation (“Vidar”), located in Burlington, MA and Herndon, VA, respectively. Z Corp is a provider of consumer and professional 3D printers, 3D scanners, proprietary print materials and printer services. Z Corp’s operations have been integrated into the Company and are included in printers and other products and services revenue. Vidar is a provider of medical film scanners that digitize film for radiology, oncology, mammography and dental applications.  Vidar’s operations have been integrated into the Company and included in printers and other products revenue. The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition was $134,918, net of cash acquired, all of which was paid in cash, and was allocated to the assets purchased and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date, and is included in the table below which summarizes 2012 acquisitions. Factors considered in determination of goodwill include synergies, workforce, vertical integration and strategic fit for the Company.

 

Z Corp and Vidar, the only significant acquisitions in 2012, have been recorded in the printers and other products, print materials and services categories of the Company’s consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition. Revenue for Z Corp and Vidar for 2012 was $55,637 and operating income was $8,478.

 

If the 2012 acquisition of Z Corp and Vidar had been included in the Company’s results of operations since January 1, 2011, the consolidated revenue for 2012 and 2011 would have been $353,633 and $286,956, respectively. Net income would have been $38,941 and $27,487 for 2012 and 2011. The unaudited pro forma results provided reflect certain adjustments related to the acquisitions, such as amortization expense on intangible assets acquired, and do not include any cost synergies or other effects of the integration of the acquisition. These pro forma amounts are not necessarily indicative of the results that would have occurred if the acquisition had been completed at the beginning of 2011, nor are they indicative of the future operating results from the combined companies.

 

On April 5, 2012, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding shares and voting rights of Fresh Fiber B.V. (“Fresh Fiber”), moving from a minority shareholder to 100% ownership. Fresh Fiber designs and markets innovative 3D printed accessories for retail consumer electronics.  Fresh Fiber’s operations have been integrated into the Company and are included in products revenue. The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition, net of cash acquired, was $1,243, based on the Euro exchange rate at the date of acquisition, of which $848 was paid in cash and $395 was paid in shares of the Company’s common stock. These shares were issued in a private transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933.  The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition was allocated to the assets purchased and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date, with any excess recorded as goodwill, and is included in the table below which summarizes 2012 acquisitions. The Fresh Fiber acquisition is not significant to the Company’s financial statements. Factors considered in determination of goodwill include synergies, workforce, vertical integration and strategic fit for the Company.

 

Subject to the terms and conditions of the Fresh Fiber acquisition agreement, the seller has the right to earn an additional amount pursuant to an earnout formula over a three-year period as set forth in the acquisition agreement. The earnout was determined to be acquisition consideration and therefore is reflected as part of goodwill and was accrued based on the acquisition date fair value.

 

On April 10, 2012, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding shares and voting rights of Kodama Studios, LLC, which operates My Robot Nation, (“My Robot Nation”), a consumer technology platform that provides intuitive, game-like content creation for 3D printing. My Robot Nation’s operations have been integrated into the Company and revenue from this acquisition is included in services revenue. The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition, net of cash acquired, was $2,749, of which $1,499 was paid in cash and $1,250 was paid in shares of the Company’s common stock. These shares were issued in a private transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933.  The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition was allocated to the assets purchased and liabilities assumed based on the estimated fair values as of the acquisition date, with any excess recorded as goodwill, and is included in the table below which summarizes 2012 acquisitions. The My Robot Nation acquisition is not significant to the Company’s financial statements.  Factors considered in determination of goodwill include synergies, workforce, vertical integration and strategic fit for the Company.

On April 17, 2012, the Company acquired the assets of Paramount Industries (“Paramount”), a direct rapid manufacturing provider of product development solutions for aerospace and medical device applications, from design to production of certified end-use parts and products. Paramount’s operations have been integrated into the Company and revenue since the date of acquisition is reported in services revenue.  The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition, net of cash acquired, was $7,953, of which $6,138 was paid in cash and $1,815 was paid in shares of the Company’s common stock. These shares were issued in a private transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933. The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition was allocated to the assets purchased and liabilities assumed based on the estimated fair values as of the acquisition date, with any excess recorded as goodwill, and is included in the table below which summarizes 2012 acquisitions. The Paramount acquisition is not significant to the Company’s financial statements. Factors considered in determination of goodwill include synergies, workforce, vertical integration and strategic fit for the Company.

 

Subject to the terms and conditions of the Paramount acquisition agreement, the seller has the right to earn an additional amount pursuant to an earnout formula over a five-year period as set forth in the acquisition agreement. The earnout was determined not to be acquisition consideration and therefore will be recorded as compensation expense in the period earned. In connection with the acquisition the Company entered into a lease agreement with the former owner of Paramount pursuant to which the Company agreed to lease the facilities at which Paramount conducts its operations. The lease provides for an initial term of five years, with options for two successive three-year terms.

 

On May 23, 2012, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding shares and voting rights of Bespoke Innovations, Inc. (“Bespoke”), a startup that is bringing a more personal approach to the way a broad spectrum of medical devices are developed and used. Bespoke develops proprietary, integrated scan, design and print technology that is designed to deliver custom fit prosthetics, orthotics and orthopedic devices that improve treatment and lifestyle outcomes. Bespoke’s operations have been integrated into the Company and revenue since the date of acquisition is reported in products revenue. The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition, net of cash acquired, was $7,903 of which $4,064 was paid in cash and $3,144 was paid in shares of the Company’s common stock. These shares were issued in a private transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933. Subject to the terms and conditions of the acquisition agreement, the sellers have the right to a deferred payment of $695. The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition was allocated to the assets purchased and liabilities assumed, based on the estimated fair values as of the acquisition date, with any excess recorded as goodwill, and is included in the table below which summarizes 2012 acquisitions. The Bespoke acquisition is not significant to the Company’s financial statements. Factors considered in determination of goodwill include synergies, workforce, vertical integration and strategic fit for the Company.

 

On July 23, 2012, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding shares and voting rights of Viztu Technologies, Inc. (“Viztu”).  Viztu is the developer of Hypr3D™, an online platform that allows anyone to turn their pictures and videos into printable 3D creations. Viztu’s operations have been integrated into the Company and revenue since the date of acquisition is included in services revenue.  The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition, net of cash acquired, was $1,000, of which $500 was paid in cash and $500 was paid in shares of the Company’s common stock. These shares were issued in a private transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933. The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition was allocated to the assets purchased and liabilities assumed, based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date, with any excess recorded as goodwill, and is included in the table below which summarizes 2012 acquisitions.  The Viztu acquisition is not significant to the Company’s financial statements.  Factors considered in determination of goodwill include synergies, workforce, vertical integration and strategic fit for the Company.

 

Subject to the terms and conditions of the Viztu acquisition agreement, the seller has the right to earn an additional amount, of up to a maximum of $1,000, pursuant to an earnout formula over a four-year period as set forth in the acquisition agreement. The earnout was determined not to be acquisition consideration and therefore will be recorded as compensation expense in the period earned. 

 

On October 1, 2012, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding shares and voting rights of The Innovative Modelmakers B.V. (“TIM”), a full service provider of Quickparts custom parts services, located in the Netherlands.  The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition, net of cash acquired, was $1,714, based on the exchange rate of the Euro at the date of acquisition, of which $1,148 was paid in cash and $566 was paid in shares of the Company’s common stock. These shares were issued in a private transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933. The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition was allocated to the assets purchased and liabilities assumed, based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date, with any excess recorded as goodwill, and is included in the table below which summarizes 2012 acquisitions. The Company integrated TIM into its European Quickparts services, and revenue since the acquisition date is reported in services revenue. The TIM acquisition is not significant to the Company’s financial statements. Factors considered in determination of goodwill include synergies, workforce, vertical integration and strategic fit for the Company.

On October 9, 2012, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding shares and voting rights of INUS Technology, Inc., a developer of scan-to-CAD and inspection software tools, known as Rapidform (“Rapidform”). Rapidform is located in Seoul, South Korea. The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition, net of cash acquired, was $33,918, all of which was paid in cash. The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition was allocated to the assets purchased and liabilities assumed, based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date, with any excess recorded as goodwill, and is included in the table below which summarizes 2012 acquisitions. Rapidform revenue is reported in products revenue.  The Rapidform acquisition is not significant to the Company’s financial statements. Factors considered in determination of goodwill include synergies, workforce, vertical integration and strategic fit for the Company.

 

The amounts related to the acquisitions of these businesses were allocated to the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed and included in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2012 as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

2012

Fixed assets

 

$

9,599 

Intangible assets

 

 

200,407 

Other liabilities, net of cash acquired and assets assumed

 

 

(18,719)

Net assets acquired

 

$

191,287 

 

2011 Acquisitions

 

On January 5, 2011, the Company acquired the assets of National RP Support, Inc. (“NRPS”).  NRPS is a provider of customer support services and a factory-authorized source of parts, maintenance, and other services for 3D Systems’ equipment.  NRPS operations have been integrated into the Company and included in services revenue. The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition was $5,550, all of which was paid in cash, and was allocated to the assets purchased and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date, and is included in the table below which summarizes 2011 acquisitions. Factors considered in determination of goodwill include synergies, workforce, vertical integration and strategic fit for the Company.

 

On February 22, 2011, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding shares and voting rights of Quickparts.com, Inc. (“Quickparts”).  Quickparts is a custom parts services company. Quickparts operations have been integrated into the Company and included in services revenue. The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition, net of cash acquired, was $22,775, all of which was paid in cash, and was allocated to the assets purchased and liabilities assumed, based on the estimated fair values at the date of acquisition, and is included in the table below which summarizes 2011 acquisitions. Factors considered in determination of goodwill include synergies, workforce, vertical integration and strategic fit for the Company.

 

Quickparts, the only significant acquisition in 2011, has been recorded in the services category of the Company’s consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition.  Revenue for Quickparts for 2011 was $24,127 and operating income was $2,799. If the 2011 acquisition of Quickparts had been included in the Company’s results of operations since January 1, 2010, the consolidated revenue for 2011 and 2010 would have been $233,612 and $185,055, respectively.  Net income would have been $34,144 and $20,102 for 2011 and 2010. The unaudited pro forma results provided reflect certain adjustments related to the acquisitions, such as amortization expense on intangible assets acquired, and do not include any cost synergies or other effects of the integration of the acquisition.  These pro forma amounts are not necessarily indicative of the results that would have occurred if the acquisition had been completed at the beginning of 2010, nor are they indicative of the future operating results from the combined companies.

 

On March 8, 2011, the Company acquired the assets of Accelerated Technologies, Inc. (“ATI”). ATI is a custom parts services company. ATI operations have been integrated into the Company and included in services revenue. The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition, net of cash acquired, was $1,000, all of which was paid in cash, and was allocated to the assets purchased and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date, and is included in the table below which summarizes 2011 acquisitions. Factors considered in determination of goodwill include synergies, workforce, vertical integration and strategic fit for the Company.

On April 13, 2011, the Company acquired the assets of Print3D Corporation (“Print3D”), a startup company that develops custom parts services for Computer Aided Design (“CAD”) users through advanced desktop tools that integrate directly into their design environment. Print3D operations have been integrated into consumer solutions and revenue is included in services revenue. The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition, net of cash acquired, was $1,250 and was allocated to the assets purchased based on their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition, and is included in the table below which summarizes 2011 acquisitions. Of the consideration, $1,000 was paid in cash and $250 was paid in shares of the Company’s common stock. These shares were issued in a private transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933. Factors considered in determination of goodwill include synergies, workforce, vertical integration and strategic fit for the Company.

 

Subject to the terms and conditions of the Print 3D acquisition agreement, the sellers have the right to earn an additional amount of up to approximately $8,925, pursuant to an earnout formula set forth in the acquisition agreement, for a period of thirty-six months, which commenced on June 1, 2011.  The earnout was determined not to be acquisition consideration and therefore has been recorded as compensation expense in the period earned. 

 

On April 14, 2011, the Company acquired the assets of Sycode, a software development company based in India. Sycode specializes in providing plug-ins for all commercially available CAD packages.  Sycode operations have been integrated into the Company and revenue is included in products revenue. The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition, net of cash acquired, was $500, all of which was paid in cash, and was allocated to the assets purchased based on their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition, and is included in the table below which summarizes 2011 acquisitions. Factors considered in determination of goodwill include synergies, workforce, vertical integration and strategic fit for the Company.

 

On May 6, 2011, the Company acquired the assets of The3dStudio.com, Inc. (“3dStudio”), a provider of 3D and 2D digital media libraries, offering resources and expert support through a vibrant online marketplace exchange for consumers and professionals.  3dStudio operations have been integrated into the Company and included in services revenue. The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition, net of cash acquired, was $2,500 and was allocated to the assets purchased and liabilities assumed based on the estimated fair values at the date of acquisition, and is included in the table below which summarizes 2011 acquisitions. Of the consideration, $1,875 was paid in cash and $625 was paid in shares of the Company’s common stock. These shares were issued in a private transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933. Factors considered in determination of goodwill include synergies, workforce, vertical integration and strategic fit for the Company.

 

On May 12, 2011, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding shares and voting rights of Freedom of Creation (“FOC”), based in the Netherlands, a provider of printable collections of innovative and practical 3D content, including products commercialized by fashion and design labels. FOC operations have been integrated into the Company and included in services revenue. The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition, net of cash acquired, was $2,286 and was allocated to the assets purchased and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition, and is included in the table below which summarizes 2011 acquisitions.  Of the consideration, $1,136 was paid in cash and $1,150 was paid in shares of the Company’s common stock. These shares were issued in a private transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933. Factors considered in determination of goodwill include synergies, workforce, vertical integration and strategic fit for the Company.

 

On July 19, 2011, the Company acquired the assets of Alibre Inc. (“Alibre”), a provider of design productivity solutions.  Alibre’s operations have been integrated into the Company and revenue is included in products and services revenue. The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition was $3,800, all of which was paid in cash and was allocated to the assets purchased and liabilities assumed, based on their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition, and is included in the table below which summarizes 2011 acquisitions. Factors considered in determination of goodwill include synergies, workforce, vertical integration and strategic fit for the Company.

 

On August 9, 2011, the Company acquired certain assets of Content Media, Inc. related to the Botmill printer (“Botmill”). Botmill is a manufacturer of desktop 3D printers, kits, materials and accessories.  Botmill’s operations have been integrated into the Company and revenue is included in products revenue.  The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition was $17, all of which was paid in cash, and was allocated to the assets purchased based on their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition, and is included in the table below which summarizes 2011 acquisitions. Factors considered in determination of goodwill include synergies, workforce, vertical integration and strategic fit for the Company.

 

Subject to the terms and conditions of the Botmill acquisition agreement, the sellers have the right to earn an additional amount up to a maximum of $1,000, pursuant to an earn-out formula set forth in the acquisition agreement, for a period of three years, which commenced on September 1, 2011. The earnout was determined not to be acquisition consideration and therefore will be recorded as compensation expense in the period earned. Factors considered in determination of goodwill include synergies, workforce, vertical integration and strategic fit for the Company.

On September 20, 2011, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding shares and voting rights of Formero Pty, Ltd. and its wholly-owned subsidiary XYZ Innovation (“Formero”).  Formero, based in Australia, with an additional office in China, is a provider of on-demand custom parts services and a distributor of 3D printers.  Formero’s operations have been integrated into the Company and included in services revenue and products revenue.  The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition, net of cash acquired, was $5,967 and was allocated to the assets purchased and liabilities assumed, based on their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition, and is included in the table below which summarizes 2011 acquisitions.  Of the consideration, $4,967 was paid in cash and $1,000 was paid in shares of the Company’s common stock.  These shares were issued in a private transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933. Factors considered in determination of goodwill include synergies, workforce, vertical integration and strategic fit for the Company.

 

Subject to the terms and conditions of the Formero acquisition agreement, the sellers have the right to earn an additional amount of up to a maximum of approximately $2,012, based on the exchange rate at the date of acquisition, pursuant to an earn-out formula set forth in the acquisition agreement, for a period of three years, which commenced on October 1, 2011. The earnout was determined not to be acquisition consideration and therefore has been recorded as compensation expense in the period earned. 

 

On October 4, 2011, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding shares and voting rights of Kemo Modelmakerij B.V. (“Kemo”).  Kemo, based in the Netherlands, is a provider of on-demand custom parts services.  Kemo’s operations have been integrated into the Company and revenue is recorded in services revenue. The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition, net of cash acquired, was approximately $3,719, based on the exchange rate at the date of acquisition, all of which was paid in cash, and was allocated to the assets purchased and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition, and is included in the table below which summarizes 2011 acquisitions. Factors considered in determination of goodwill include synergies, workforce, vertical integration and strategic fit for the Company.

 

On November 1, 2011, the Company acquired the RenShape® stereolithography print materials and Digitalis® rapid manufacturing 3D printer product line from the Advanced Materials Division of Huntsman Corporation (“Huntsman”). Huntsman’s print materials operations have been integrated into the Company and revenue is included in products revenue. The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition was $41,286 all of which was paid in cash, and was allocated to the assets purchased based on the estimated fair values at the date of acquisition, and is included in the table below which summarizes 2011 acquisitions. Factors considered in determination of goodwill include synergies, workforce, vertical integration and strategic fit for the Company.

 

The amounts related to the acquisition of these businesses were allocated to the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

2011

Fixed assets

 

$

3,597 

Intangible assets

 

 

89,881 

Other liabilities, net of cash acquired and assets assumed

 

 

(2,828)

Net assets acquired

 

$

90,650