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2. Acquisitions
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] ACQUISITIONS

Propel Labs, Inc.

In January 2016, we acquired a high performance analytical flow cytometer platform from Propel Labs (Propel) that will enable advanced and novice users to perform basic and multi-parameter cytometry for a wide range of applications and chemistries. This asset acquisition was accounted for as a business combination, as the new analytical flow cytometer platform represented an integrated set of activities and assets that is capable of being conducted and managed for the purpose of providing a return and therefore constitutes a business in accordance with GAAP. The amount of the acquisition-related cost was minimal as Bio-Rad primarily represented itself during the acquisition process. This business acquisition is included in our Life Science segment’s results of operations from the acquisition date.

The fair value of the consideration as of the acquisition date was $38.8 million, which included $9.5 million paid in cash at the closing date and $29.3 million in contingent consideration potentially payable to Propel. The contingent consideration was based on a probability-weighted income approach related to the achievement of certain sales milestones, and was recognized at its estimated fair value of $29.3 million as of September 30, 2016 (see Note 3, "Fair Value Measurements").

The final fair values of the net assets acquired from Propel as of the acquisition date were determined to be $36.0 million of definite-lived intangible assets and $2.8 million of goodwill. We expect the goodwill recorded to be deductible for income tax purposes. The acquired analytical flow cytometer platform fits well into Bio-Rad’s existing Life Science segment product offerings and may offer researchers greater access to this technology.

In addition, Bio-Rad contracted with Propel to provide development services concurrent with and included in the purchase agreement. Bio-Rad is receiving future manufacturing, engineering and marketing support from Propel on which payments will be made upon the successful completion of all contracted services. As a result, these services are not included in the total purchase consideration and a majority will be expensed in future periods.