Acquisitions Acquisitions (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2015

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Merger Consideration paid [Table Text Block]

(in thousands)
Chesapeake common stock	$	30,164
Cash	27,494
Acquired debt	1,696
Aggregate amount paid in the acquisition	59,354
Less: cash acquired	(6,806		)
Net amount paid in the acquisition	$	52,548

Purchase price allocation [Table Text Block]

(in thousands)
Purchase price	$	57,658
Property plant and equipment	52,578
Cash	6,806
Accounts receivable	3,629
Income taxes receivable	3,012
Other assets	247
Total assets acquired	66,272
Long-term debt	1,696
Deferred income taxes	13,863
Accounts payable	3,837
Other current liabilities	314
Total liabilities assumed	19,710
Net identifiable assets acquired	46,562
Goodwill	$	11,096