Acquisitions

6 Months Ended

Jul. 03, 2011

Acquisitions [Abstract]

Acquisitions

Note 2: Acquisitions

We acquired ICM Corp. (ICM) for cash of $21.9 million on January 7, 2011. ICM is a broadcast connectivity product manufacturer located in Denver, Colorado. ICM’s strong brands and technology enhance our portfolio of broadcast products. The results of ICM have been included in our Consolidated Financial Statements from January 7, 2011, and are reported within the Americas segment. The ICM acquisition was not material to our financial position or results of operations reported as of and for the three and six months ended July 3, 2011.

We acquired Poliron Cabos Electricos Especiais Ltda (Poliron) for cash of $29.2 million on April 1, 2011. Poliron is an industrial cable manufacturer located in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The acquisition of Poliron expands our presence in emerging markets. The results of Poliron have been included in our Consolidated Financial Statements from April 1, 2011, and are reported within the Americas segment. The Poliron acquisition was not material to our financial position or results of operations reported as of and for the three and six months ended July 3, 2011.