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Business Combinations
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
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 contingent payments or commitments remaining related to this acquisition.