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Subsequent Events
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2017
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
Subsequent Events

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Subsequent events  

 

On February 20, 2017, we entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Vention Medical’s Advanced Technologies (“Vention AT”) business for approximately $705,000 in an all cash transaction. Headquartered in Salem, New Hampshire, Vention AT is a leading designer, developer and manufacturer of minimally invasive interventional delivery devices, catheters and advanced components for the global medical technology market. The transaction is expected to close during our second quarter of 2017 and will be funded through cash, borrowings on our credit facility and a new term loan facility that will only be executed if the transaction closes. Vention AT will be reported in our Advanced Technology Systems segment.

 

On February 16, 2017, we purchased 100 percent of the outstanding shares of InterSelect GmbH (“InterSelect”), a German designer and manufacturer of selective soldering systems used in a variety of automotive, aerospace and industrial electronics assembly applications. InterSelect will be reported in our Advanced Technology Systems segment. This transaction is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements and was funded with existing cash on hand.

 

On February 1, 2017, we purchased 100 percent of the outstanding shares of Plas-Pak Industries, Inc. (“Plas-Pak”), a Norwich, Connecticut designer and manufacturer of injection molded, single-use plastic dispensing products. Plas-Pak’s broad product offering includes two-component (2K) cartridges for industrial and commercial do-it-yourself adhesives, dial-a-dose calibrated syringes for veterinary and animal health applications, and specialty syringes for pesticide, dental and other markets. Plas-Pak will be reported in our Advanced Technology Systems segment. This transaction is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements and was funded under our existing revolving credit facility.