Business Combinations

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Business Combinations

Note 2. Business Combinations

On December 15, 2011, the Company acquired Robuschi S.p.A. ("Robuschi"), a leading European-based producer of blowers, pumps and compressor packages for use in high value added end markets and wastewater treatment. The Company acquired all outstanding shares and share equivalents of Robuschi for total consideration of $200.8 million, which consisted of payments to shareholders of $151.5 million and the retirement of Robuschi external debt at closing of $49.3 million. The Company also assumed approximately $5.2 million of long-term debt in connection with the purchase. There are no material contingent payments or commitments remaining related to this acquisition.