Asset Retirement Obligations (Notes)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Asset Retirement Obligation [Abstract]

ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS

In connection with the acquisition of ATMI described in note 2, the Company assumed asset retirement obligations (AROs) related to environmental disposal obligations associated with cylinders used to supply customers with ATMI's products, and certain restoration obligations associated with its leased facilities. Prior to the acquisition, the Company also had AROs related certain restoration obligations associated with its leased facilities.

Changes in the carrying amounts of the Company’s AROs at December 31, 2014 are shown below:



(In thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2013	$	2,167
Liabilities assumed in ATMI acquisition	7,365
Liabilities settled	(128		)
Liabilities incurred	248
Accretion expense	195
Revision of estimate	103
Balance at December 31, 2014	$	9,950

The ARO liability is included in the consolidated balance sheets in other accrued liabilities, and pension benefit obligations and other liabilities.