Business Combinations

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2015

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Business Combinations

Note 2 — BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

On December 1, 2014, the Company acquired the specialty assets of Accella Performance Materials (Accella), a leading North American manufacturer of liquid polymer formulations, for $47.2 million, net of cash acquired. The results of operations of Accella were included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income for the period subsequent to the date of the acquisition and are reported in the Global Color, Additives and Inks segment. The final purchase price allocation resulted in goodwill of $24.7 million and intangible assets of $16.0 million. Goodwill recognized as a result of this acquisition is deductible for tax purposes.