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Acquisition
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Business Acquisition [Abstract]  
Business Combinations Disclosure Text Block
ACQUISITIONS

Foshan New Changsheng Plastics Films
On July 1, 2013, Bemis acquired Foshan New Changsheng Plastics Films Co., LTD ("NCS"), a specialty film manufacturer located in Foshan, China. NCS is a supplier to the Company's food packaging plant in Dongguan, China and other specialty film product customers. The acquisition of this film platform is expected to provide cost and logistics benefits to support the Company's broader Asia-Pacific growth strategy. The cash purchase price was $75.6 million, of which $65.3 million was paid in 2013 and $10.3 million will be paid during the next two years. The preliminary allocation of the purchase price resulted in approximately $47.4 million of goodwill for the Global Packaging segment, none of which is expected to be tax deductible. The fair values and weighted average useful lives that have been assigned to the acquired identifiable intangible assets of this acquisition are:
(in millions, except useful lives)
 
Fair Value
 
Weighted Average Useful Life (years)
Customer relationships
 
$
8.3

 
9
Land-use rights
 
4.4

 
43
Other intangible assets
 
0.4

 
2


The fair value of assets and liabilities acquired was $111.0 million and $35.4 million, respectively. Pro forma financial information and allocation of the purchase price are not presented as the effects of this acquisition is not material to the Company's results of operations or financial position.

Australia and New Zealand Distributors
On August 22, 2012, the Company acquired two flexible packaging businesses in Australia and New Zealand. The acquisition of these businesses supports the Company’s strategy to enhance its presence in the Asia-Pacific region. The combined purchase price of approximately $18.4 million was financed with commercial paper. Pro forma results of operations and other disclosures for the acquisitions noted above have not been presented, as they were immaterial to the reported results.

Shield Pack
On December 1, 2011, the Company acquired the common stock of Shield Pack, LLC, a Louisiana manufacturer of high barrier liners for bulk container packaging.  The acquisition supports new market applications for bulk liquids and other products requiring barrier packaging.  The purchase price of approximately $45 million was financed with commercial paper.  The purchase price allocation resulted in goodwill of approximately $24.9 million.  The fair value of assets and liabilities acquired was $56.1 million and $11.6 million, respectively.
 
Mayor Packaging
On August 1, 2011, the Company acquired Mayor Packaging, a privately-owned manufacturer of consumer and specialty flexible packaging including a manufacturing facility in Dongguan, China.  The acquisition supports the Company’s strategy to enhance its presence in the Asia-Pacific region.  The purchase price of approximately $96.7 million was financed with commercial paper.  Under the terms of the agreement, the Company may be required to make additional payments to the sellers of up to $13 million over three years if certain conditions are met. During 2013, $3.0 million was forfeited for not meeting the conditions for the second year. During 2012, $7.0 million was paid to the sellers for meeting the conditions for the first year. These payments are recorded as compensation expense within selling, general and administrative expenses in the period accrued based on the likelihood of achieving these milestones.  The allocation of the purchase price resulted in approximately $42.6 million of goodwill.  The fair value of assets and liabilities acquired was $116.8 million and $20.1 million, respectively.