SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2019
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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	NOTE 20 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Subsequent to the quarter end, on October 1, 2019 we entered into a strategic definitive agreement to acquire 49% of the equity interests in three related companies: Suzhou Hsing Kwang, Suqian Hsing Kwang and Suzhou BTY, (collectively referred to as “BTY”), contingent on settlement date of the transaction. We have a call option to acquire an additional 26% to 31% of BTY’s equity interests following the initial lock-up period of 5 years based on a predetermined formula. Subsequent to the second lock-up period, which ends 3 years subsequent to the initial lock-up period, we have a call option to acquire the remaining equity interests of BTY based on a predetermined formula. Additionally, the selling shareholders of BTY have a put option for the remaining equity interest to be acquired by Aptar based on a predetermined formula. The BTY entities are leading Chinese manufacturers of high quality, decorative metal components, metal-plastic sub-assemblies, and complete color cosmetics packaging solutions for the beauty industry. The transaction, which is expected to close by the end of 2019 or early 2020, is subject to customary regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions and the purchase will be funded with available cash on hand and/or borrowings under our revolving credit facilities. Subsequent to the quarter end, on October 31, 2019 we acquired 100% of the equity interests of Noble International Inc., Genia Medical, Inc. and JBCB Holdings, LLC (collectively referred to as “Noble”), for approximately $62 million. Noble, based in Orlando, FL, is a leading provider in developing patient-centric advanced drug delivery system training devices including autoinjector, prefilled syringe, onbody and respiratory devices for the world’s leading biopharmaceutical companies and original equipment manufacturers. The purchase agreement also provides an earn-out provision providing for the payment of up to $31.3 million based on Noble’s financial performance during a 5 year measurement period.

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

NOTE 20 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Subsequent to the quarter end, on October 1, 2019 we entered into a strategic definitive agreement to acquire 49% of the equity interests in three related companies: Suzhou Hsing Kwang, Suqian Hsing Kwang and Suzhou BTY, (collectively referred to as “BTY”), contingent on settlement date of the transaction. We have a call option to acquire an additional 26% to 31% of BTY’s equity interests following the initial lock-up period of 5 years based on a predetermined formula. Subsequent to the second lock-up period, which ends 3 years subsequent to the initial lock-up period, we have a call option to acquire the remaining equity interests of BTY based on a predetermined formula. Additionally, the selling shareholders of BTY have a put option for the remaining equity interest to be acquired by Aptar based on a predetermined formula. The BTY entities are leading Chinese manufacturers of high quality, decorative metal components, metal-plastic sub-assemblies, and complete color cosmetics packaging solutions for the beauty industry. The transaction, which is expected to close by the end of 2019 or early 2020, is subject to customary regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions and the purchase will be funded with available cash on hand and/or borrowings under our revolving credit facilities.

Subsequent to the quarter end, on October 31, 2019 we acquired 100% of the equity interests of Noble International Inc., Genia Medical, Inc. and JBCB Holdings, LLC (collectively referred to as “Noble”), for approximately $62 million. Noble, based in Orlando, FL, is a leading provider in developing patient-centric advanced drug delivery system training devices including autoinjector, prefilled syringe, onbody and respiratory devices for the world’s leading biopharmaceutical companies and original equipment manufacturers. The purchase agreement also provides an earn-out provision providing for the payment of up to $31.3 million based on Noble’s financial performance during a 5 year measurement period.