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Superalloy Powders Technical Assistance and Powder Supply Agreements
3 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Superalloy Powders Technical Assistance and Powder Supply Agreements  
Superalloy Powders Technical Assistance and Powder Supply Agreements

13.Superalloy Powders Technical Assistance and Powder Supply Agreements

 

On September 30, 2013, the Company entered into a multi-level agreement with United Technologies Corporation (“UTC”) through its Pratt & Whitney Division, which includes a technical assistance agreement and a long-term powder supply agreement. The technical assistance agreement provides for the licensing of technology associated with the production of superalloy powders. As a result of the agreements, the Company began construction of a superalloy powder facility which is expected to take approximately 18 months to construct at an estimated cost of $30 million. Once the facility is qualified by UTC, the Company will supply UTC with superalloy powder for up to 20 years. The powder supply agreement provides for minimum guaranteed purchase quantities of specified materials for a period of 12 years.

 

According to the terms of the technology licensing agreement, the Company agreed to pay a $13.0 million up-front license fee, which is payable in equal quarterly installments beginning on December 15, 2013. This amount has been capitalized and will be amortized as a reduction to revenue over the term of the minimum guarantee period of 12 years. During fiscal year 2014 the Company paid $9.8 million related to the up-front license fee. As of September 30, 2014, $13.0 million and $3.2 million of the upfront license fee are included in other assets and accrued liabilities, respectively.