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Acquisitions and Equity Investments
12 Months Ended
Apr. 28, 2012
Acquisitions and Equity Investments

4. Acquisitions and Equity Investments

We completed smaller acquisitions during fiscal years 2012, 2011 and 2010. The operating results of each of these acquisitions are included in our consolidated statements of income from the date of each acquisition. Pro forma results of operations and details of the purchase price allocations have not been presented for these acquisitions since the effects of these business acquisitions were not material either individually or in the aggregate. A listing of acquisitions completed during the periods covered by these financial statements is presented below:

 

Entity

  

Segment

Fiscal 2012:

  

American Veterinarian Supply Corp.

   Veterinary supply

Surgical Synergies Pty Ltd.

   Rehabilitation supply

Orthoplast

   Rehabilitation supply

Fiscal 2011:

  

DCC Healthcare

   Rehabilitation supply

ePet Records LLC

   Veterinary supply

Fiscal 2010:

  

Therapeutic Technologies

   Rehabilitation supply

Global Medical & Dental

   Dental supply

Empi Therapy Solutions

   Rehabilitation supply

Summit Sports Medical

   Rehabilitation supply

In April 2010, we made a minority equity investment of 30.3% in VetSource, a leading North American provider of integrated specialty pharmacy distribution, including home delivery capabilities. The investment in VetSource is being accounted for under the equity method of accounting and is included in other long-term assets in the consolidated balance sheet.