Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests And Subsidiary Acquisitions

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests And Subsidiary Acquisitions

REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS AND SUBSIDIARY ACQUISITIONS

Certain minority shareholders and option holders of Ecova have the right to put their shares back to Ecova at their discretion during an annual put window which is in March of each year. Stock options and other outstanding redeemable stock are valued at their maximum redemption amount which is equal to their intrinsic value (fair value less exercise price).

The following details redeemable noncontrolling interests as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (dollars in thousands):

	September 30,		December 31,
	2013		2012
Stock options and other outstanding redeemable stock	$	8,330	$	4,938

On January 31, 2012, Ecova acquired all of the capital stock of LPB Energy Management (LPB), a Dallas, Texas-based energy management company. The cash paid for the acquisition of LPB of $50.6 million was funded by Ecova through $25.0 million of borrowings under its committed credit agreement, a $20.0 million equity infusion from existing shareholders (including Avista Capital and the other owners of Ecova), and available cash. The acquired assets and assumed liabilities of LPB were recorded at their respective estimated fair values as of the date of acquisition. The results of operations of LPB are included in the condensed consolidated financial statements beginning February 1, 2012. The sellers of LPB did not receive additional purchase price payments in 2012 and will not receive additional payments in 2013; however, they have the potential to receive additional purchase price payments of $1.5 million in 2014. These payments are contingent upon reaching certain revenue thresholds for certain customer contracts. As of September 30, 2013, Ecova has recorded a contingent liability of $0.2 million based on management's assessment of the probability of the revenue thresholds being achieved.

Pro forma disclosures reflecting the effects of Ecova’s acquisition are not presented, as the acquisition is not material to Avista Corp.’s condensed consolidated financial condition or results of operations.