Business Acquisitions

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Business Acquisitions [Abstract]

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4.    Business Acquisitions

During the quarter ended September 30, 2014, Roper acquired 100% of the shares of  for  million of cash, in order .  Foodlink is reported in the RF Technology segment, and SHP and IPA are both reported in the Medical & Scientific Imaging segment.  The Company recorded  million in goodwill and  million of other identifiable intangibles in connection with the acquisitions; however, purchase price allocations are preliminary pending final intangibles valuations and tax-related adjustments.  Supplemental pro forma information has not been provided as the acquisitions were immaterial both individually and in aggregate.

During the nine month period ended September 30, 2014, the Company expensed transaction costs of  million related to the acquisitions as corporate general and administrative expenses, as incurred.