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19) Acquisitions

Astronics Test Systems

On January 20, 2014, we entered into an agreement to purchase substantially all of the assets and liabilities of the Test and Services Division of EADS North America, Inc. for approximately $70 million in cash, including a net working capital adjustment of approximately $17.0 million. The net working capital adjustment is yet to be finalized. On February 28, 2014, the assets were acquired by our wholly owned subsidiary Astronics Test Systems, Inc. (“ATS”). Located in Irvine, California, ATS is a leading provider of highly engineered automatic test systems, subsystems and instruments for the semi-conductor, consumer electronics, commercial aerospace and defense industries. ATS provides fully customized testing systems and support services for these markets. It also designs and manufactures test equipment under the well-respected test instrument brands known as Racal and Talon. The acquisition will strengthen our service offerings and expertise in the test market. This division will be reported as part of our Test Systems segment. The purchase price allocation for this acquisition is not finalized as the fair value determination of assets and liabilities is not complete.

PGA Electronic S.A.

On December 5, 2013 we acquired 100% of the stock of PGA, a designer and manufacturer of seat motion and lighting systems primarily for business and first class aircraft seats and is Europe’s leading provider of in-flight entertainment/communication systems as well as cabin management systems for private VVIP aircraft. The addition of PGA further diversifies the products and technologies that Astronics offers. The purchase price was approximately $32.9 million for which approximately $10.7 million, net of cash acquired, was paid in cash and the balance paid with 264,168 shares of Astronics stock valued at $51.00 per share. PGA is included in our Aerospace reporting segment. The purchase price allocation for this acquisition is not finalized as the fair value determination of assets and liabilities is not complete.

Astronics AeroSat Corporation

On October 1, 2013, we acquired certain assets and liabilities from AeroSat Corporation and related entities, a supplier of aircraft antenna systems for $12 million in cash, plus the potential additional purchase consideration of up to $53 million based upon the achievement of certain revenue targets in 2014 and 2015. The addition of AeroSat further diversifies the products and technologies that Astronics offers. The additional contingent purchase consideration is recorded at its estimated fair value of approximately $5.0 million at the date of acquisition based upon the Company’s assessment of the probability of AeroSat achieving the revenue growth targets. Substantially all of the goodwill and purchased intangible assets are expected to be deductible for tax purposes over 15 years. Aerosat is included in our Aerospace reporting segment. The purchase price allocation for this acquisition is not complete. The purchase price allocation for this acquisition is not finalized as the fair value determination of the earn out liability is still being evaluated.

Peco, Inc.

On July 18, 2013, we acquired 100% of the stock of Peco which designs and manufacturers highly engineered commercial aerospace interior components and systems for the aerospace industry. The company specializes in PSUs which incorporate air handling, emergency oxygen, electrical power management and cabin lighting systems. It also manufactures a wide range of fuel access doors that meet stringent strength, fuel sealing and anti-corrosion requirements. The addition of Peco diversifies the products and technologies that Astronics offers. We purchased the outstanding stock of Peco for $136.0 million in cash. Peco is included in our Aerospace reporting segment.

The following summary, prepared on a pro forma basis, combines the consolidated results of operations of the Company with those of Peco as if the acquisition took place on January 1, 2012. 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.

 

(in thousands, except earnings per share)                     
     March 29,
2014
     March 30, 2013
as reported
     March 30, 2013
Pro Forma
 

Sales

   $ 140,951       $ 73,967       $ 94,911   

Net income

     7,507         8,564         9,156   

Basic earnings per share

   $ 0.42       $ 0.49       $ 0.53   

Diluted earnings per share

     0.40         0.47         0.50   

The pro forma results are not necessarily indicative of what actually would have occurred if the acquisition had been in effect for the three months ended March 30, 2013. In addition, they are not intended to be a projection of future results.