Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Acquisitions

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Acquisitions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
Acquisitions
ACQUISITIONS
Astronics Connectivity Systems and Certification Corp.
On December 1 2017, Astronics completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets and liabilities of Telefonix Inc., including 100% of the stock of a related company, Product Development Technologies, LLC and its subsidiaries. The combined group designs and manufactures advanced in-flight entertainment and connectivity equipment, and provides industry leading design consultancy services for the global aerospace industry. The company’s products include wireless access points, file servers, content loaders, passenger control units and cord reels, as well as engineering services for its customers. We purchased the assets of these companies for approximately $103.8 million, net of $0.2 million in cash acquired. The acquired companies are included in our Aerospace reporting segment.

The allocation of the purchase price paid for CSC is based on fair values of the acquired assets and liabilities assumed of CSC as of December 1, 2017.

The preliminary allocation of purchase price based on appraised fair values was as follows (in thousands):

Cash
 
$
213

Accounts Receivable
 
9,300

Inventory
 
12,558

Other Current Assets
 
274

Fixed Assets
 
1,434

Other Long Term Assets
 
50

Purchased Intangible Assets
 
62,200

Goodwill
 
23,397

Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses, and Other Current Liabilities
 
(5,372
)
         Total Purchase Price
 
$
104,054


 The preliminary amounts allocated to the purchased intangible assets consist of the following:
(In thousands)
 
Weighted Average Life
 
Acquisition Fair Value
Trademark
 
9 Years
 
$
1,000

Technology
 
9 Years
 
12,000

Backlog
 
0.4 Years
 
2,800

Non-compete Agreements
 
3 - 5 years
 
8,400

Customer Relationships/Backlog
 
15 Years
 
38,000

 
 
 
 
$
62,200




Goodwill and other intangible assets reflected above were determined to meet the criterion for recognition apart from tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The goodwill is primarily attributable to expected synergies and the assembled workforce. All of the goodwill and purchased intangible assets are expected to be deductible for tax purposes over 15 years.

The following is a summary of the sales and amounts included in income from operations for CSC included in the consolidated financial statements of the Company from the date of acquisition to December 31, 2017 (in thousands):
Sales
 
$
6,174

Operating Loss
 
$
(499
)

The following summary, prepared on a pro forma basis, combines the consolidated results of operations of the Company with those of CSC as if the acquisition took place on January 1, 2017. The pro forma consolidated results include the impact of certain adjustments, including increased interest expense on acquisition debt, amortization of purchased intangible assets and income taxes.
 
 
UNAUDITED
(in thousands, except earnings per share)
 
2017
 
2016
Sales
 
$
683,541

 
$
686,143

Net income
 
$
18,302

 
$
41,672

Basic earnings per share
 
$
0.64

 
$
1.43

Diluted earnings per share
 
$
0.62

 
$
1.39


 
The pro forma results are not necessarily indicative of what actually would have occurred if the acquisition had been in effect for the year ended December 31, 2017 and 2016. In addition, they are not intended to be a projection of future results.


Astronics Custom Control Concepts, Inc.
On April 3, 2017, Astronics Custom Control Concepts Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company acquired substantially all the assets and certain liabilities of Custom Control Concepts LLC (“CCC”), located in Kent, Washington. CCC is a provider of cabin management and in-flight entertainment systems for a range of aircraft. The total consideration for the transaction was approximately $10.2 million, net of $0.5 million in cash acquired. All of the goodwill and purchased intangible assets are expected to be deductible for tax purposes over 15 years. CCC is included in our Aerospace segment. The purchase price allocation for this acquisition has been finalized.

Armstrong Aerospace, Inc.
On January 14, 2015, the Company purchased 100% of the equity of Armstrong for $52.3 million in cash. Armstrong, located in Itasca, Illinois, is a leading provider of engineering, design and certification solutions for commercial aircraft, specializing in connectivity, in-flight entertainment, and electrical power systems. Armstrong is included in our Aerospace segment. This transaction was not considered material to the Company’s financial position or results of operations. All of the goodwill and purchased intangible assets are expected to be deductible for tax purposes over 15 years. The purchase price allocation for this acquisition has been finalized.
Acquisition costs are expensed as incurred. Acquisition related expenses were approximately $0.3 million in 2017, insignificant in 2016, and $0.4 million in 2015.