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Acquisitions and Divestitures
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
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Acquisitions and Divestitures
Acquisitions and Divestitures

Acquisitions

2013 Acquisitions
In April 2013, we acquired Florida based Zeno Office Solutions, Inc. (Zeno), a provider of print and IT solutions to small and mid-sized businesses in the Southeast, for approximately $59 in cash. This acquisition furthers our coverage in Florida, building on our strategy of expanding our network of locally-based companies focused on customers' requirements to improve their performance through efficiencies.

In February 2013, we acquired Impika, a leader in the design, manufacture and sale of production inkjet printing solutions used for industrial, commercial, security, label and package printing for approximately $53 in cash. Impika, which is based in Aubagne, France, offers a portfolio of aqueous (water-based) inkjet presses based on proprietary technology. Through the addition of Impika's aqueous technology to our offerings, we go to market with the industry's broadest range of digital presses, strengthening our leadership in digital color production printing.

Zeno and Impika are included in our Document Technology segment. Additionally, during 2013, our Document Technology segment acquired one additional business for approximately $12 in cash, and our Services segment acquired three businesses for a total of $31 in cash.
2013 Summary
All of our 2013 acquisitions reflected 100% ownership of the acquired companies. The operating results of the acquisitions described above are not material to our financial statements and are included within our results from their respective acquisition dates. Our 2013 acquisitions contributed aggregate revenues of approximately $56 to our 2013 total revenues from their respective acquisition dates. The purchase prices for all acquisitions were primarily allocated to intangible assets and goodwill based on third-party valuations and management's estimates. The primary elements that generated the goodwill are the value of synergies and the acquired assembled workforce. None of the goodwill recorded in 2013 is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Refer to Note 9 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net for additional information.

The following table summarizes the purchase price allocations for our 2013 acquisitions as of the acquisition dates:
 
 
Weighted-Average Life (Years)
 
Total 2013 Acquisitions
Accounts/finance receivables
 
 
 
$
10

Intangible assets:
 
 
 
 
Customer relationships
 
10
 
19

Existing technology
 
14
 
17

Trademarks
 
19
 
11

Non-compete agreements
 
4
 
3

Software
 
5
 
7

Goodwill
 
 
 
121

Other assets
 
 
 
16

Total Assets Acquired
 
 
 
204

Liabilities assumed
 
 
 
(49
)
Total Purchase Price
 

 
$
155


2012 and 2011 Acquisitions
In July 2012, we acquired Wireless Data Services, Ltd. (WDS), a provider of technical support, knowledge management and related consulting to the world's largest wireless telecommunication brands for approximately $95 (£60 million) in cash. Based in the U.K., WDS's expertise in the telecommunications industry strengthens our broad portfolio of customer care solutions.
In February 2012, we acquired R.K. Dixon, a leading provider of IT services, copiers, printers and managed print services for approximately $58 in cash. The acquisition furthers our coverage of central Illinois and eastern Iowa, building on our strategy to create a nationwide network of locally-based companies focused on customers' needs to improve performance through efficiencies.

In December 2011, we acquired the Merizon Group Inc. which operates MBM formerly known as Modern Business Machines, a Wisconsin-based office products distributor for approximately $42 net of cash acquired. The acquisition furthers our strategy of creating a nationwide network of locally-based companies focused on improving document workflow and office efficiency.

In November 2011, we acquired The Breakaway Group (Breakaway), a cloud-based service provider that helps healthcare professionals accelerate their adoption of an electronic medical records (EMR) system, for approximately $18 net of cash acquired. We are also obligated to pay the sellers up to an additional $25 if certain future performance targets are achieved, of which $18 was recorded as of the acquisition date representing the estimated fair value of this obligation for a total acquisition fair value of $36 (see "Contingent Consideration" below). The Denver-based firm's technology allows caregivers to practice using an EMR system without jeopardizing actual patient data. This acquisition adds to our offering of services that help healthcare professionals use the EMR system for clinical benefit.

In September 2011, we acquired the net assets related to the U.S. operations of Symcor Inc. (Symcor). In connection with the acquisition, we assumed and took over the operational responsibility for the customer contracts related to this operation. We agreed to pay $17 for the acquired net assets and the seller agreed to pay us $52, which represented the fair value of the liabilities assumed for a net cash receipt of $35.The assumed liabilities primarily include customer contract liabilities representing the estimated fair value of the obligations associated with the assumed customer contracts. We are recognizing these liabilities over a weighted-average period of approximately two years consistent with the cash outflows from the contracts. Symcor specializes in outsourcing services for U.S. financial institutions and its offerings range from cash management services to statement and check processing.

In July 2011, we acquired Education Sales and Marketing, LLC (ESM), a leading provider of outsourced enrollment management and student loan default solutions, for approximately $43 net of cash acquired. The acquisition of ESM enables us to offer a broader range of services to assist post-secondary schools in attracting and retaining the most qualified students while reducing accreditation risk.

In April 2011, we acquired Unamic/HCN B.V., the largest privately-owned customer care provider in the Benelux region in Western Europe, for approximately $55 net of cash acquired. Unamic/HCN’s focus on the Dutch-speaking market expands our customer care capabilities in the Netherlands, Belgium, Turkey and Suriname.

In February 2011, we acquired Concept Group, Ltd. for $41 net of cash acquired. This acquisition expands our reach into the small and mid-size business market in the U.K. Concept Group has nine locations throughout the U.K. and provides document imaging solutions and technical services to more than 3,000 customers.

Our Document Technology segment also acquired three additional business in 2012 and seven additional business in 2011 for $62 and $21, respectively, in cash. These acquisitions were largely a part of our strategy of increasing our distribution network for small and mid-size businesses. Our Services segment acquired four additional businesses in 2012 and three additional business in 2011 for $61 and $25, respectively, in cash primarily related to customer care and software to support our BPO service offerings.

Summary - 2012 and 2011 Acquisitions
All of our 2012 and 2011 acquisitions reflected 100% ownership of the acquired companies. The operating results of the 2012 and 2011 acquisitions described above were not material to our financial statements and were included within our results from the respective acquisition dates. WDS, Breakaway, Symcor, ESM and Unamic/HCN were included within our Services segment while the acquisitions of R.K. Dixon, MBM and Concept Group were included within our Document Technology segment. The purchase prices for all acquisitions, except Symcor, were primarily allocated to intangible assets and goodwill based on third-party valuations and management's estimates. Refer to Note 9 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net for additional information. Our 2012 acquisitions contributed aggregate revenues from their respective acquisition dates of approximately $277 and $162 to our 2013 and 2012 total revenues, respectively. Our 2011 acquisitions contributed aggregate revenues from their respective acquisition dates of approximately $396, $397 and $177 to our 2013, 2012 and 2011 total revenues, respectively.

Contingent Consideration
In connection with certain acquisitions, we are obligated to make contingent payments if specified contractual performance targets are achieved. Contingent consideration obligations are recorded at their respective fair value. As of December 31, 2013, the maximum aggregate amount of outstanding contingent obligations to former owners of acquired entities was approximately $60, of which $36 was accrued representing the estimated fair value of this obligation.

Divestitures

During 2013, in connection with our decision to exit from the Paper distribution business, we completed the sale of our N.A. Paper business and our European Paper business. The decision to exit from the Paper distribution business was largely the result of management's objective to focus more on Services and innovative Document Technology. Net proceeds from the sale of the N.A. and European Paper businesses were approximately $36, of which $26 was received in cash and is reported as cash flows from investing activities in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The remainder of the proceeds of $10 were received as a note receivable, which is payable in October 2014.

As a result of these transactions, in 2013 we reported these paper-related operations as Discontinued Operations and reclassified their results from the Other segment to Discontinued Operations. All prior periods have accordingly been reclassified to conform to this presentation. The net assets sold or expected to be sold in connection with these transactions are primarily related to working capital - accounts receivables and inventory - utilized in the business.

We recorded a net pre-tax loss of $25 for the disposition of our N.A. and European Paper businesses. The loss is primarily related to exit and disposal costs associated with these businesses. The disposals resulted in a reduction in headcount of approximately 300 employees, primarily in Europe.

The components of Discontinued Operations for the periods presented are as follows:
 
 
Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
Revenues*
 
$
403

 
$
653

 
$
726

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from operations
 
$
3

 
$
16

 
$
30

Loss on disposal
 
(25
)
 

 

Net (Loss) Income Before Income Taxes
 
$
(22
)
 
$
16

 
$
30

Income tax expense
 
(4
)
 
(5
)
 
(9
)
(Loss) Income From Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax
 
$
(26
)
 
$
11

 
$
21

* 2013 revenue from discontinued operations reflects five months of N.A. paper revenue as a result of the completion of the sale of this business on May 31, 2013 and ten months of European Paper revenue as a result of the completion of the sale of this business on October 31, 2013.