ACQUISITION

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2015

Business Combinations [Abstract]

ACQUISITION

ACQUISITIONS

2015 Acquisitions

Bolt’s Metallizing, Inc.

On March 16, 2015, the Corporation acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of Bolt’s Metallizing, Inc. for $13.2 million in cash. The Asset Purchase Agreement contains a purchase price adjustment mechanism and representations and warranties customary for a transaction of this type, including a portion of the purchase price held back as security for potential indemnification claims against the seller. Bolt’s Metallizing is a provider of thermal spray coatings for critical aerospace applications, including high velocity oxygen fuel (HVOF) and plasma spray coating capabilities.  The acquired business will operate within Curtiss-Wright’s Commercial/Industrial segment.

There have been no significant purchase price adjustments to our 2014 acquisitions since December 31, 2014.