Asset Retirement Obligations (Notes)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 28, 2014

Asset Retirement Obligation [Abstract]

ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS (ARO)

In connection with the AMTI acquistion, the Company assumed AROs related to environmental disposal obligations associated with cylinders used to supply customers with ATMI's products, and certain restoration obligations associated with its leased facilities.

Changes in the carrying amounts of the Company’s AROs at June 28, 2014 are shown below:



(In thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2013	$	2,167
Liabilities assumed in ATMI acquisition	8,032
Liabilities incurred	149
Accretion expense	9
Revision of estimate	51
Balance at June 28, 2014	$	10,408

The ARO liability is included in the condensed consolidated balance sheets under the caption pension benefit obligations and other liabilities.