Business And Asset Acquisitions

9 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Business And Asset Acquisitions [Abstract]

Business And Asset Acquisitions

13. BUSINESS AND ASSET ACQUISITIONS

Business Acquisitions

     During the nine-month periods ended December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company completed three acquisitions in each period that were not individually, nor in the aggregate, significant to the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows. The aggregate purchase consideration which was paid in cash for these acquisitions and contingent consideration related to certain prior period acquisitions during the nine-month periods ended December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 totaled approximately $93.7 million and $9.1 million, net of cash acquired, respectively. The acquired businesses expanded the Company's capabilities in the communications market. The Company primarily acquired inventory and certain other manufacturing assets and recorded goodwill of $8.6 million in connection with the acquisitions made during the nine-month period ended December 31, 2011.