Balchem (BCPC) 10-Q5 Aug 152015 Q2 Quarterly reportFinancial data

Company Profile

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information - shares	Jun. 30, 2015	Jul. 31, 2015
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	BALCHEM CORP
Entity Central Index Key	9,326
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		31,470,457
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2015

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 72,243	$ 50,287
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $186 and $288 at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014	63,498	71,982
Inventories	47,882	49,623
Prepaid expenses	3,246	4,545
Prepaid income taxes	1,899	0
Deferred income taxes	1,413	1,390
Other current assets	3,296	3,475
Total current assets	193,477	181,302
Property, plant and equipment, net	139,749	131,588
Goodwill	383,906	383,906
Intangible assets with finite lives, net	147,752	160,394
Other assets	4,096	4,341
Total assets	868,980	861,531
Current liabilities:
Trade accounts payable	19,091	24,352
Accrued expenses	14,863	15,614
Accrued compensation and other benefits	5,066	9,137
Dividends payable	0	9,251
Income taxes payable	0	2,168
Current portion of long-term debt	35,000	35,000
Total current liabilities	74,020	95,522
Long-term debt	280,000	297,500
Deferred income taxes	70,669	70,661
Other long-term obligations	6,073	5,950
Total liabilities	$ 430,762	$ 469,633
Commitments and contingencies (note 14)
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $25 par value. Authorized 2,000,000 shares; none issued and outstanding	$ 0	$ 0
Common stock, $.0667 par value. Authorized 60,000,000 shares; 31,449,857 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2015 and 30,845,586 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2014	2,096	2,058
Additional paid-in capital	115,619	97,289
Retained earnings	325,290	295,202
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(4,787)	(2,651)
Total stockholders' equity	438,218	391,898
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 868,980	$ 861,531

Condensed Consolidated Balance3

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Current assets:
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 186	$ 288
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 25	$ 25
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	2,000,000	2,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.0667	$ 0.0667
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	60,000,000	60,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	31,449,857	30,845,586
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	31,449,857	30,845,586

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (unaudited) [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 134,773	$ 132,230	$ 279,635	$ 218,225
Cost of sales	92,906	99,895	194,638	162,675
Gross margin	41,867	32,335	84,997	55,550
Operating expenses:
Selling expenses	11,367	8,552	23,153	12,741
Research and development expenses	1,492	1,119	2,940	1,892
General and administrative expenses	5,234	6,155	10,092	11,053
Operating expenses	18,093	15,826	36,185	25,686
Earnings from operations	23,774	16,509	48,812	29,864
Other expenses (income):
Interest income	(3)	(13)	(5)	(59)
Interest expense	1,594	1,315	3,475	1,316
Other, net	16	(84)	90	(56)
Earnings before income tax expense	22,167	15,291	45,252	28,663
Income tax expense	7,251	5,559	15,164	10,037
Net earnings	$ 14,916	$ 9,732	$ 30,088	$ 18,626
Net earnings per common share - basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.48	$ 0.32	$ 0.97	$ 0.62
Net earnings per common share - diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.47	$ 0.31	$ 0.95	$ 0.60

Condensed Consolidated Stateme5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited) [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 14,916	$ 9,732	$ 30,088	$ 18,626
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Net foreign currency translation adjustment	550	(176)	(2,130)	(194)
Net change in postretirement benefit plan, net of taxes of $2 and $1 for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, and $3 and $2 for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014.	(3)	(2)	(6)	(4)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	547	(178)	(2,136)	(198)
Comprehensive income	$ 15,463	$ 9,554	$ 27,952	$ 18,428

Condensed Consolidated Stateme6

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Net change in postretirement benefit plan, taxes	$ 2	$ 1	$ 3	$ 2

Condensed Consolidated Stateme7

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings	$ 30,088	$ 18,626
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	19,891	9,864
Stock compensation expense	2,684	2,348
Deferred income taxes	55	75
Provision for doubtful accounts	(106)	68
Foreign currency transaction loss	60	7
Loss on disposal of assets	106	0
Changes in assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable	7,962	(9,397)
Inventories	1,378	(256)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,396	215
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(9,786)	3,262
Income taxes	(4,046)	2,552
Customer deposits and other deferred revenue	0	(35)
Other	184	274
Net cash provided by operating activities	49,866	27,603
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(15,299)	(3,504)
Cash paid for acquisition, net of cash acquired	0	(491,057)
Intangible assets acquired	(617)	(41)
Net cash used in investing activities	(15,916)	(494,602)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term debt	0	350,000
Principal payments on long-term debt	(17,500)	0
Proceeds from revolving loan	0	50,000
Principal payment on acquired debt	0	(75,550)
Cash paid for financing costs	0	(2,543)
Repayments of short-term obligations	0	(89)
Proceeds from stock options exercised	9,920	2,881
Excess tax benefits from stock compensation	5,785	1,472
Dividends paid	(9,251)	(7,856)
Purchase of treasury stock	(21)	(267)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(11,067)	318,048
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(927)	(82)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	21,956	(149,033)
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period	50,287	208,747
Cash and cash equivalents end of period	$ 72,243	$ 59,714

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIA

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS	6 Months Ended
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS	Jun. 30, 2015
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS [Abstract]
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS	NOTE 1 – CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The condensed consolidated financial statements presented herein have been prepared by the Company in accordance with the accounting policies described in its December 31, 2014 consolidated financial statements, and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes, which appear in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. References in this report to the “Company” mean either Balchem Corporation or Balchem Corporation and its subsidiaries, including BCP Ingredients, Inc., Aberco, Inc., Balchem BV, Balchem Italia Srl, Performance Chemicals & Ingredients Company, SensoryEffects Powder Systems, Inc., SensoryEffects Cereal Systems, Inc., SensoryEffects Flavor Company, SensoryEffects International Sales, Inc., and SEPS Reading LLC, on a consolidated basis, as the context requires. In the opinion of management, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements furnished in this Form 10-Q include all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP” or “GAAP”) Retrospective Revision of Certain Prior Period Information During the first quarter of fiscal year 2015, information that our chief operating decision maker regularly reviews for purposes of allocating resources and assessing performance changed, and as a result, the Company changed its communication to external investors. Therefore, beginning in fiscal year 2015, we are reporting our financial performance based on our new segments described in Note 10 – Segment Information. We have retrospectively revised certain prior period amounts to conform to the way we internally manage and monitor segment performance during the current fiscal year. This change impacted Note 6 – Intangible Assets and Note 10 – Segment Information, with no impact on consolidated net income or cash flows. During the first quarter of fiscal year 2015, the Company completed its review of the acquired tax balances associated with the SensoryEffects acquisition. As a result, the following December 31, 2014 balances were retrospectively revised as follows: goodwill and deferred income taxes were increased by $260. The revision is measured as of the acquisition date and considers adjustments that would have been recognized had the deferred taxes been recorded as of the acquisition date. There was no impact on consolidated net income or cash flows. See Note 2.

ACQUISITION OF PERFORMANCE CHEM

ACQUISITION OF PERFORMANCE CHEMICALS & INGREDIENTS COMPANY	6 Months Ended
ACQUISITION OF PERFORMANCE CHEMICALS & INGREDIENTS COMPANY	Jun. 30, 2015
ACQUISITION OF PERFORMANCE CHEMICALS & INGREDIENTS COMPANY [Abstract]
ACQUISITION OF PERFORMANCE CHEMICALS & INGREDIENTS COMPANY	NOTE 2—ACQUISITION OF PERFORMANCE CHEMICALS & INGREDIENTS COMPANY On May 7, 2014, the Company acquired 100 percent (the “Acquisition”) of the outstanding common shares of Performance Chemicals & Ingredients Company (d/b/a SensoryEffects), a privately held supplier of customized food and ingredient systems, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. The Company made payments of approximately $569 million on the acquisition date, amounting to approximately $494 million to the former shareholders, including adjustments for working capital acquired, and approximately $75 million to SensoryEffects’ lenders to pay off all SensoryEffects bank debt. SensoryEffects is a leader in powder, solid and liquid flavor systems, creamer and specialty emulsified powders, cereal-based products and other functional ingredient food and beverage delivery systems. The Acquisition of SensoryEffects accelerates the Company’s growth into the health and wellness markets. SensoryEffects was merged with the Company’s Food, Pharma & Nutrition segment, strengthening its market leadership position, and the segment was renamed SensoryEffects. The goodwill of $355,391 arising from the Acquisition consists largely of expected synergies, including the combined entities experience and technical problem solving capabilities, and acquired workforce. The goodwill is assigned to the SensoryEffects segment and approximately $20,466 is tax deductible for income tax purposes. The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,635 Accounts receivable 25,674 Inventories 32,000 Property, plant and equipment 75,850 Customer relationships 130,300 Trade names 31,100 Developed technology 3,200 Other assets 3,955 Indemnification asset 1,650 Trade accounts payable (10,427 ) Accrued expenses (6,326 ) Bank debt (75,550 ) Deferred income taxes (75,760 ) Goodwill 355,391 Amount paid to shareholders 493,692 SensoryEffects bank debt paid on purchase date 75,550 Total amount paid on acquisition date $ 569,242 Customer relationships are amortized over a 10-year period utilizing an accelerated method based on the estimated average customer attrition rate. Trade names and developed technology are amortized over 10 years and 5 years, respectively, utilizing the straight-line method as the consumption pattern of the related economic benefits cannot be reliably determined. The Company is indemnified for tax liabilities prior to the Acquisition date. The indemnification asset balance increased by $54 from January 1, 2015 to June 30, 2015 to $1,976. The following unaudited pro forma information has been prepared as if the Acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2013. Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, Net Sales Net Earnings Net Sales Net Earnings 2015 SensoryEffects actual results included in the Company’s consolidated income statement $ 54,018 $ 2,787 $ 108,558 $ 5,693 2015 Supplemental pro forma combined financial information $ 134,773 $ 14,916 $ 279,635 $ 30,088 Basic earnings per share $ 0.48 $ 0.97 Diluted earnings per share $ 0.47 $ 0.95 2014 SensoryEffects actual results included in the Company’s consolidated income statement from May 7, 2014 through June 30, 2014 $ 36,395 $ (457 ) $ 36,395 $ (457 ) 2014 Supplemental pro forma combined financial information $ 157,635 $ 14,726 $ 302,242 $ 26,483 Basic earnings per share $ 0.49 $ 0.88 Diluted earnings per share $ 0.47 $ 0.85 2014 supplemental pro forma earnings for the three months ended June 30, 2014 exclude $14,944 of acquisition-related costs incurred and $4,735 of non-recurring expenses related to the fair value adjustment to acquisition-date inventory. 2014 supplemental pro forma earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2014 exclude $16,212 of acquisition-related costs incurred and $4,735 of non-recurring expenses related to the fair value adjustment to acquisition-date inventory. The pro forma information presented does not purport to be indicative of the results that actually would have been attained if the SensoryEffects acquisition had occurred at the beginning of the periods presented and is not intended to be a projection of future results.

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	6 Months Ended
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	Jun. 30, 2015
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract]
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	NOTE 3 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION The Company records stock-based compensation in accordance with the provisions of ASC 718, “Compensation-Stock Compensation.” The Company’s results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 reflected the following stock-based compensation cost, and such compensation cost had the following effects on net earnings: Increase/(Decrease) for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 Cost of sales $ 214 $ 163 Operating expenses 1,298 1,196 Net earnings (982 ) (847 ) Increase/(Decrease) for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 Cost of sales $ 426 $ 311 Operating expenses 2,260 2,036 Net earnings (1,743 ) (1,499 ) As required by ASC 718, the Company has made an estimate of expected forfeitures based on its historical experience and is recognizing compensation cost only for those stock-based compensation awards expected to vest. The Company’s stock incentive plans allow for the granting of stock awards and options to purchase common stock. Both incentive stock options and nonqualified stock options can be awarded under the plans. No option will be exercisable for longer than ten years after the date of grant. The Company has approved and reserved a number of shares to be issued upon exercise of the outstanding options that is adequate to cover all exercises. As of June 30, 2015, the plans had 3,772,007 shares available for future awards. Compensation expense for stock options and stock awards is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, generally three years for stock options, four years for employee restricted stock awards, three years for employee performance share awards, and four years for non-employee director restricted stock awards. Certain awards provide for accelerated vesting if there is a change in control (as defined in the plans) or other qualifying events. Option activity for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 is summarized below For the six months ended June 30, 2015 Shares (000s) Weighted Average Exercise Price Aggregate Intrinsic Value Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Outstanding as of December 31, 2014 1,470 $ 27.35 $ 57,742 Granted 207 58.34 Exercised (519 ) 19.12 Forfeited (12 ) 50.46 Outstanding as of June 30, 2015 1,146 $ 36.45 $ 22,660 6.6 Exercisable as of June 30, 2015 718 $ 26.77 $ 20,785 5.2 For the six months ended June 30, 2014 Shares (000s) Weighted Average Exercise Price Aggregate Intrinsic Value Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Outstanding as of December 31, 2013 1,893 $ 20.94 $ 71,465 Granted 268 53.80 Exercised (249 ) 11.56 Forfeited (126 ) 56.03 Outstanding as of June 30, 2014 1,786 $ 24.71 $ 51,517 5.3 Exercisable as of June 30, 2014 1,425 $ 20.40 $ 47,250 4.4 ASC 718 requires companies to measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award. The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of the grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions: dividend yields of 0.6% and 0.5%; expected volatilities of 33% and 34%; risk-free interest rates of 1.7% and 1.8%; and expected lives of 5.5 and 5.6 years, in each case for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The Company used a projected expected life for each award granted based on historical experience of employees’ exercise behavior. Expected volatility is based on the Company’s historical volatility levels. Dividend yields are based on the Company’s historical dividend yields. Risk-free interest rates are based on the implied yields currently available on U.S. Treasury zero coupon issues with a remaining term equal to the expected life. Other information pertaining to option activity during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 was as follows: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Weighted-average fair value of options granted $ 17.07 $ 19.68 $ 18.35 $ 17.53 Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised ($000s) $ 12,244 $ 5,526 $ 20,284 $ 10,944 Non-vested restricted stock activity for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 is summarized below: Six months ended June 30, 2015 Shares (000s) Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Non-vested balance as of December 31, 2014 134 $ 38.13 Granted 76 55.77 Vested (11 ) 16.69 Forfeited - - Non-vested balance as of June 30, 2015 199 $ 46.11 Six months ended June 30, 2014 Shares (000s) Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Non-vested balance as of December 31, 2013 172 $ 33.69 Granted 25 51.03 Vested (24 ) 37.61 Forfeited (6 ) 45.32 Non-vested balance as of June 30, 2014 167 $ 35.27 Non-vested performance share activity for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 is summarized below: Six months ended June 30, 2015 Shares (000s) Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Non-vested balance as of December 31, 2014 - $ - Granted 29 58.77 Vested - - Forfeited 9 58.77 Non-vested balance as of June 30, 2015 20 $ 58.77 Six months ended June 30, 2014 Shares (000s) Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Non-vested balance as of December 31, 2013 - $ - Granted - - Vested - - Forfeited - - Non-vested balance as of June 30, 2014 - $ - The performance share (“PS”) awards provide the recipients the right to receive a certain number of shares of the Company’s common stock in the future, subject to an (1) EBITDA performance hurdle, where vesting is dependent upon the Company achieving a certain EBITDA percentage growth over the performance period, and (2) relative total shareholder return (TSR) where vesting is dependent upon the Company’s TSR performance over the performance period relative to a comparator group consisting of the Russell 2000 index constituents established at January 1, 2015. Expense is measured based on the fair value at the date of grant utilizing a Black-Scholes methodology to produce a Monte-Carlo simulation model which allows for the incorporation of the performance hurdles that must be met before the PS vests. The assumptions used in the fair value determination were: risk free interest rate: 1.00%; dividend yield: 0.5%; volatility: 34% and initial TSR -6.9%. Expense is based on the estimated number of shares expected to vest, assuming the requisite service period is rendered and the probable outcome of the performance condition is achieved. The estimate is revised if subsequent information indicates that the actual number of shares likely to vest differs from previous estimates. Expense is ultimately adjusted based on the actual achievement of service and performance targets. The PS will cliff vest 100% at the end of the third year following the grant in accordance with the performance metrics set forth. As of June 30, 2015 and 2014, there was $12,146 and $7,158, respectively, of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the plans. As of June 30, 2015, the unrecognized compensation cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 2 years. The Company estimates that share-based compensation expense for the year ended December 31, 2015 will be approximately $5,700. REPURCHASE OF COMMON STOCK The Company has an approved stock repurchase program. The total authorization under this program is 3,763,038 shares. Since the inception of the program in June 1999, a total of 2,105,601 shares have been purchased, none of which remained in treasury at June 30, 2015. During the six months ended June 30, 2015, a total of 370 shares have been purchased at an average cost of $56.85 per share. The Company intends to acquire shares from time to time at prevailing market prices if and to the extent it deems it advisable to do so based on its assessment of corporate cash flow, market conditions and other factors.

INVENTORIES

INVENTORIES	6 Months Ended
INVENTORIES	Jun. 30, 2015
INVENTORIES [Abstract]
INVENTORIES	NOTE 4 – INVENTORIES Inventories at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 consisted of the following: June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Raw materials $ 17,510 $ 19,822 Work in progress 2,289 1,989 Finished goods 28,083 27,812 Total inventories $ 47,882 $ 49,623

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT	6 Months Ended
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT	Jun. 30, 2015
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT [Abstract]
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT	NOTE 5 – PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Property, plant and equipment at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are summarized as follows: June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Land $ 3,022 $ 3,130 Building 30,819 31,030 Equipment 148,987 150,170 Construction in progress 23,125 10,969 205,953 195,299 Less: accumulated depreciation 66,204 63,711 Property, plant and equipment, net $ 139,749 $ 131,588

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

INTANGIBLE ASSETS	6 Months Ended
INTANGIBLE ASSETS	Jun. 30, 2015
INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Abstract]
INTANGIBLE ASSETS	NOTE 6 – INTANGIBLE ASSETS The Company had goodwill in the amount of $383,906 as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 subject to the provisions of ASC 350, “Intangibles-Goodwill and Other.” As discussed in Note 10 – Segment Information, during the first quarter of fiscal year 2015, information that our chief operating decision maker regularly reviews for purposes of allocating resources and assessing performance changed, and as a result, the Company changed its communication to external investors. We allocated goodwill to our new reporting units using a relative fair value approach. June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 SensoryEffects $ 363,784 $ 383,784 Animal Nutrition and Health 11,734 11,734 Specialty Products 7,160 7,160 Industrial Products 1,228 1,228 Total $ 383,906 $ 383,906 Identifiable intangible assets with finite lives at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are summarized as follows: Amortization Period (in years) Gross Carrying Amount at 6/30/15 Accumulated Amortization at 6/30/15 Gross Carrying Amount at 12/31/14 Accumulated Amortization at 12/31/14 Customer relationships & lists 10 $ 167,442 $ 52,408 $ 167,442 $ 41,238 Trademarks & trade names 17 32,014 4,123 32,014 2,540 Developed technology 5 3,200 737 3,200 420 Regulatory registration costs 5-10 2,232 757 1,704 667 Patents & trade secrets 15-17 1,719 978 1,665 933 Other 5-10 760 612 754 587 $ 207,367 $ 59,615 $ 206,779 $ 46,385 Amortization of identifiable intangible assets was approximately $13,200 for the six months ended June 30, 2015. Assuming no change in the gross carrying value of identifiable intangible assets, the estimated amortization expense for the remainder of 2015 is $13,270, approximately $24,350 for 2016, $20,400 for 2017, $18,140 for 2018, $16,320 for 2019 and $14,590 for 2020. At June 30, 2015, there were no identifiable intangible assets with indefinite useful lives as defined by ASC 350. Identifiable intangible assets are reflected in “Intangible assets with finite lives, net” in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. There were no changes to the useful lives of intangible assets subject to amortization during the six months ended June 30, 2015.

LONG-TERM DEBT

LONG-TERM DEBT	6 Months Ended
LONG-TERM DEBT	Jun. 30, 2015
LONG-TERM DEBT [Abstract]
LONG-TERM DEBT	NOTE 7 – LONG-TERM DEBT On May 7, 2014, the Company and a bank syndicate entered into a loan agreement providing for a senior secured term loan of $350,000 and revolving loan of $100,000 (collectively referred to as the “loans”). The term loan and $50,000 of the revolving loan were used to fund the Performance Chemicals & Ingredients Company acquisition (see Note 2) and for general corporate purposes. At June 30, 2015, the Company had a total of $315,000 of debt outstanding. The term loan is payable in quarterly installments of $8,750 commencing on September 30, 2014, with the outstanding principal due on the maturity date. The Company may draw on the revolving loan at its discretion and the revolving loan does not have installments and all outstanding amounts are due on the maturity date. The loans may be voluntarily prepaid in whole or in part without premium or penalty and have a maturity date of May 7, 2019. The loans are subject to an interest rate equal to LIBOR or a fluctuating rate as defined by the loan agreement, at the Company’s discretion; plus an applicable rate. The applicable rate is based upon the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio, as defined in the loan agreement, and the interest rate was 1.69% at June 30, 2015. The Company has $100,000 of undrawn revolving loan at June 30, 2015 that is subject to a commitment fee; which is based on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio as defined in the loan agreement. The loan agreement contains quarterly covenants requiring the consolidated leverage ratio to be less than a certain maximum ratio and the consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio to exceed a certain minimum ratio. At June 30, 2015, the Company was in compliance with these covenants. Indebtedness under the Company’s loan agreements are secured by assets of the company. The following table summarizes the future minimum debt payments: 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Current portion of long-term debt $ 17,500 $ 17,500 - - - Long-term debt - 17,500 $ 35,000 $ 35,000 $ 192,500 Total $ 17,500 $ 35,000 $ 35,000 $ 35,000 $ 192,500 Costs associated with the issuance of debt instruments are capitalized and amortized over the terms of the respective financing arrangements using the effective interest method. If debt is retired early, the related unamortized costs are expensed in the period the debt is retired. Capitalized costs net of accumulated amortization total $1,830 at June 30, 2015 and are included in other assets on the accompanying balance sheet. Amortization expense pertaining to these costs totaled $153 and $103 for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 and $310 and $103 for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, and is included in interest expense in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of earnings.

NET EARNINGS PER SHARE

NET EARNINGS PER SHARE	6 Months Ended
NET EARNINGS PER SHARE	Jun. 30, 2015
NET EARNINGS PER SHARE [Abstract]
NET EARNINGS PER SHARE	NOTE 8 – NET EARNINGS PER SHARE The following presents a reconciliation of the net earnings and shares used in calculating basic and diluted net earnings per share: Three months ended June 30, 2015 Net Earnings (Numerator) Number of Shares (Denominator) Per Share Amount Basic EPS – Net earnings and weighted average common shares outstanding $ 14,916 31,111,155 $ .48 Effect of dilutive securities – stock options and restricted stock 521,119 Diluted EPS – Net earnings and weighted average common shares outstanding and effect of stock options and restricted stock $ 14,916 31,632,274 $ .47 Three months ended June 30, 2014 Net Earnings (Numerator) Number of Shares (Denominator) Per Share Amount Basic EPS – Net earnings and weighted average common shares outstanding $ 9,732 30,280,366 $ .32 Effect of dilutive securities – stock options and restricted stock 869,413 Diluted EPS – Net earnings and weighted average common shares outstanding and effect of stock options and restricted stock $ 9,732 31,149,779 $ .31 Six months ended June 30, 2015 Net Earnings (Numerator) Number of Shares (Denominator) Per Share Amount Basic EPS – Net earnings and weighted average common shares outstanding $ 30,088 30,976,681 $ .97 Effect of dilutive securities – stock options and restricted stock 547,925 Diluted EPS – Net earnings and weighted average common shares outstanding and effect of stock options and restricted stock $ 30,088 31,524,606 $ .95 Six months ended June 30, 2014 Net Earnings (Numerator) Number of Shares (Denominator) Per Share Amount Basic EPS – Net earnings and weighted average common shares outstanding $ 18,626 30,213,536 $ .62 Effect of dilutive securities – stock options and restricted stock 898,153 Diluted EPS – Net earnings and weighted average common shares outstanding and effect of stock options and restricted stock $ 18,626 31,111,689 $ .60 The Company had stock options covering 259,872 and 154,476 shares at June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share in future periods that were not included in diluted earnings per share because their effect on the period presented was anti-dilutive. The Company has some share-based payment awards that have forfeitable dividend rights. These awards are restricted shares and performance shares and they participate on a one-for-one basis with holders of common stock. These awards have an immaterial impact as participating securities with regard to the calculation using the two-class method for determining earnings per share.

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES	6 Months Ended
INCOME TAXES	Jun. 30, 2015
INCOME TAXES [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES	NOTE 9 – INCOME TAXES The Company accounts for uncertainty in income taxes in accordance with ASC 740-10, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes.” ASC 740-10 clarifies whether or not to recognize assets or liabilities for tax positions taken that may be challenged by a tax authority.

SEGMENT INFORMATION

SEGMENT INFORMATION	6 Months Ended
SEGMENT INFORMATION	Jun. 30, 2015
SEGMENT INFORMATION [Abstract]
SEGMENT INFORMATION	NOTE 10 – SEGMENT INFORMATION During the first quarter of fiscal year 2015, information that our chief operating decision maker regularly reviews for purposes of allocating resources and assessing performance changed, and as a result, the Company changed its communication to external investors. Therefore, beginning in fiscal year 2015, we are reporting our financial performance based on our new segments; Specialty Products, SensoryEffects, Animal Nutrition & Health, and Industrial Products. We have retrospectively revised certain prior period amounts to conform to the way we internally manage and monitor segment performance during the current fiscal year. Our reportable segments are described below. SensoryEffects Our SensoryEffects segment supplies ingredients in the food and beverage industry; providing customized solutions in powder, solid and liquid flavor delivery systems, spray dried emulsified powder systems, and cereal systems. Our products include creamer systems, dairy replacers, powdered fats, nutritional beverage bases, beverages, juice & dairy bases, chocolate systems, ice cream bases & variegates, ready-to-eat cereals, grain based snacks, and cereal based ingredients. Additionally, we provide microencapsulation solutions to a variety of applications in food, pharmaceutical and nutritional ingredients to enhance performance of nutritional fortification, processing, mixing, and packaging applications and shelf-life. Major product applications are baked goods, refrigerated and frozen dough systems, processed meats, seasoning blends, confections, and nutritional supplements. We also produce and market human grade choline nutrient products through this segment for wellness applications. Choline is recognized to play a key role in the development and structural integrity of brain cell membranes in infants, processing dietary fat, reproductive development and neural functions, such as memory and muscle function. Animal Nutrition & Health Our Animal Nutrition & Health (“ANH”) segment provides nutritional products derived from our microencapsulation and chelation technologies in addition to basic choline chloride. For ruminant animals, our microencapsulated products boost health and milk production, delivering nutrient supplements that are biologically available, providing required nutritional levels. Our proprietary chelation technology provides enhanced nutrient absorption for various species of production and companion animals and is marketed for use in animal feed throughout the world. ANH also manufactures and supplies choline chloride, an essential nutrient for monogastric animal health, predominantly to the poultry, pet and swine industries. Choline, which is manufactured and sold in both dry and aqueous forms, plays a vital role in the metabolism of fat. Choline deficiency can result in reduced growth and perosis in poultry; fatty liver, kidney necrosis and general poor health condition in swine. Sales of specialty products for the animal nutrition and health industry are highly dependent on dairy industry economics as well as the ability of the Company to leverage the results of university and field research on the animal health benefits of the Company’s products. Management believes that success in the commodity-oriented basic choline chloride marketplace is highly dependent on the Company’s ability to maintain its strong reputation for excellent product quality and customer service. The Company continues to increase production efficiencies in order to maintain its competitive-cost position to effectively compete in a competitive global marketplace. Specialty Products Our Specialty Products segment operates commercially as ARC Specialty Products. Ethylene oxide, at the 100% level, is sold as a sterilant gas, primarily for use in the health care industry. It is used to sterilize a wide range of medical devices because of its versatility and effectiveness in treating hard or soft surfaces, composites, metals, tubing and different types of plastics without negatively impacting the performance of the device being sterilized. Our 100% ethylene oxide product is distributed in uniquely designed, recyclable, double-walled, stainless steel drums to assure compliance with safety, quality and environmental standards as outlined by the EPA and the DOT. Our inventory of these specially built drums, along with our two filling facilities, represents a significant capital investment. Contract sterilizers and medical device manufacturers are principal customers for this product. We also sell single use canisters with 100% ethylene oxide for use in sterilizing re-usable devices typically processed in autoclave units in hospitals. As a fumigant, ethylene oxide blends are highly effective in killing bacteria, fungi, and insects in spices and other seasoning materials. Propylene oxide is marketed and sold as a fumigant to aid in the control of insects and microbiological spoilage; and to reduce bacterial and mold contamination in certain shell and processed nut meats, processed spices, cacao beans, cocoa powder, raisins, figs and prunes. We distribute our propylene oxide product primarily in recyclable, single-walled, carbon steel cylinders according to standards outlined by the EPA and the DOT. Our inventory of these cylinders also represents a significant capital investment. Propylene oxide is also sold to customers seeking smaller (as opposed to bulk) quantities and whose requirements include utilization in various chemical synthesis applications, such as increasing paint durability and manufacturing specialty starches and textile coatings. Industrial Products Certain derivatives of choline chloride are manufactured and sold into industrial applications predominately as a component for hydraulic fracturing of shale natural gas wells. Our products offer an attractive, effective and more environmentally responsible alternative than other clay stabilizers. Industrial grade Choline Bicarbonate is completely chloride free and our Choline Chloride reduces the amount of chlorides released into the environment up to 75% when compared to potassium chloride. The Industrial Products segment also includes the manufacture and sale of methylamines. Methylamines are a primary building block for the manufacture of choline products and are produced at our Italian operation and sold for a wide range of industrial applications in Europe. Business Segment Assets: June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 SensoryEffects $ 642,691 $ 656,130 Animal Nutrition & Health 99,743 90,650 Specialty Products 25,853 24,913 Industrial Products 20,217 32,330 Other Unallocated 80,476 57,508 Total $ 868,980 $ 861,531 Depreciation/Amortization: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 SensoryEffects $ 7,533 $ 4,798 $ 15,172 $ 5,097 Animal Nutrition & Health 1,582 1,852 3,128 3,373 Specialty Products 300 353 641 713 Industrial Products 297 128 640 579 Total $ 9,712 $ 7,131 $ 19,581 $ 9,762 Capital Expenditures: Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 SensoryEffects $ 5,702 $ 886 Animal Nutriton & Health 8,290 1,803 Specialty Products 489 441 Industrial Products 818 374 Total $ 15,299 $ 3,504 Business Segment Net Sales: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 SensoryEffects $ 67,230 $ 49,199 $ 134,987 $ 61,349 Animal Nutrition & Health 41,642 43,221 84,348 84,074 Specialty Products 13,805 13,642 27,384 26,434 Industrial Products 12,096 26,168 32,916 46,368 Total $ 134,773 $ 132,230 $ 279,635 $ 218,225 Business Segment Earnings Before Income Taxes: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 SensoryEffects $ 9,087 $ 2,874 $ 16,793 $ 5,475 Animal Nutrition & Health 7,468 5,510 15,978 9,669 Specialty Products 6,093 5,463 11,794 10,269 Industrial Products 1,126 4,165 4,247 7,299 Transaction and integration costs - (1,503 ) - (2,848 ) Interest and other income (expense) (1,607 ) (1,218 ) (3,560 ) (1,201 ) Total $ 22,167 $ 15,291 $ 45,252 $ 28,663 Transaction and integration costs were primarily related to the definitive agreement to acquire Performance Chemicals & Ingredients Company (d/b/a SensoryEffects; see Note 2). The following table summarizes domestic (U.S.) and foreign sales for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Domestic $ 103,003 $ 98,191 $ 224,779 $ 154,335 Foreign 31,770 34,039 54,856 63,890 Total $ 134,773 $ 132,230 $ 279,635 $ 218,225

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMAT

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION	6 Months Ended
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION	Jun. 30, 2015
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION [Abstract]
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION	NOTE 11 – SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION Cash paid during the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 for income taxes and interest is as follows: Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 Income taxes $ 12,002 $ 5,933 Interest $ 3,163 $ 1,177

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	6 Months Ended
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	Jun. 30, 2015
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) [Abstract]
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	NOTE 12 – ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) were as follows: Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 Net foreign currency translation adjustment $ 550 $ (176 ) Net change in postretirement benefit plan (see Note 13 for further information) Amortization of prior service credit (5 ) (5 ) Amortization of loss - 2 Total before tax (5 ) (3 ) Tax 2 1 Net of tax (3 ) (2 ) Total other comprehensive income (loss) $ 547 $ (178 ) Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 Net foreign currency translation adjustment $ (2,130 ) $ (194 ) Net change in postretirement benefit plan (see Note 13 for further information) Amortization of prior service credit (9 ) (9 ) Amortization of loss - 3 Total before tax (9 ) (6 ) Tax 3 2 Net of tax (6 ) (4 ) Total other comprehensive loss $ (2,136 ) $ (198 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss at June 30, 2015 consisted of the following: Foreign currency translation adjustment Postretirement benefit plan Total Balance December 31, 2014 $ (2,702 ) $ 51 $ (2,651 ) Other comprehensive loss (2,130 ) (6 ) (2,136 ) Balance June 30, 2015 $ (4,832 ) $ 45 $ (4,787 )

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN	6 Months Ended
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN	Jun. 30, 2015
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN [Abstract]
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN	NOTE 13 – EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN The Company currently provides postretirement benefits in the form of a retirement medical plan under a collective bargaining agreement covering eligible retired employees of its Verona, Missouri facility. Net periodic benefit costs for such retirement medical plan were as follows: Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 Service cost $ 27 $ 28 Interest cost 18 24 Amortization of prior service credit (9 ) (9 ) Amortization of loss - 3 Net periodic benefit cost $ 36 $ 46 The amount recorded for this obligation on the Company’s balance sheet as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 is $1,156 and $1,111, respectively, and is included in other long-term obligations. The plan is unfunded and approved claims are paid from Company funds. Historical cash payments made under such plan have typically been less than $100 per year.

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	6 Months Ended
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	Jun. 30, 2015
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES [Abstract]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	NOTE 14 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES In 2015, the Company entered into a six year, nine month lease in St. Louis, Missouri for approximately 9,100 square feet of office space. The office space serves as SensoryEffects’ selling and general offices. In 2012, the Company entered into a six year lease extension for approximately 20,000 square feet of office space in New Hampton, New York. The office space serves as the Company’s general offices and as a laboratory facility. In 2013, SensoryEffects entered into a three year lease for approximately 40,000 square feet of warehouse space in St. Louis, Missouri. The Company leases most of its vehicles and office equipment under non-cancelable operating leases, which primarily expire at various times through 2029. Rent expense charged to operations under such lease agreements for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 aggregated approximately $1,271 and $622, respectively. Aggregate future minimum rental payments required under all non-cancelable operating leases at June 30, 2015 are as follows: Year July 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015 $ 1,196 2016 1,894 2017 1,650 2018 1,387 2019 1,003 2020 700 Thereafter 2,909 Total minimum lease payments $ 10,739 In 1982, the Company discovered and thereafter removed a number of buried drums containing unidentified waste material from the Company’s site in Slate Hill, New York. The Company thereafter entered into a Consent Decree to evaluate the drum site with the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (“NYDEC”) and performed a Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study that was approved by NYDEC in February 1994. Based on NYDEC requirements, the Company cleaned the area and removed soil from the drum burial site, which was completed in 1996. The Company continues to be involved in discussions with NYDEC to evaluate test results and determine what, if any, additional actions will be required on the part of the Company to close out the remediation of this site. Additional actions, if any, would likely require the Company to continue monitoring the site. The cost of such monitoring has been less than $5 per year for the period 2004 to date. The Company’s Verona, Missouri facility, while held by a prior owner, was designated by the EPA as a Superfund site and placed on the National Priorities List in 1983, because of dioxin contamination on portions of the site. Remediation conducted by the prior owner under the oversight of the EPA and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (“MDNR”) included removal of dioxin contaminated soil and equipment, capping of areas of residual contamination in four relatively small areas of the site separate from the manufacturing facilities, and the installation of wells to monitor groundwater and surface water contamination by organic chemicals. No ground water or surface water treatment was required. The Company believes that remediation of the site is complete. In 1998, the EPA certified the work on the contaminated soils to be complete. In February 2000, after the conclusion of two years of monitoring groundwater and surface water, the former owner submitted a draft third party risk assessment report to the EPA and MDNR recommending no further action. The prior owner is awaiting the response of the EPA and MDNR to the draft risk assessment. While the Company must maintain the integrity of the capped areas in the remediation areas on the site, the prior owner is responsible for completion of any further Superfund remedy. The Company is indemnified by the sellers under its May 2001 asset purchase agreement covering its acquisition of the Verona, Missouri facility for potential liabilities associated with the Superfund site and one of the sellers, in turn, has the benefit of certain contractual indemnification by the prior owner that is implementing the above-described Superfund remedy. From time to time, the Company is a party to various litigation, claims and assessments. Management believes that the ultimate outcome of such matters will not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or liquidity.

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUM

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS	6 Months Ended
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS	Jun. 30, 2015
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS [Abstract]
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS	NOTE 15 – FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The Company has a number of financial instruments, none of which are held for trading purposes. The Company estimates that the fair value of all financial instruments at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 does not differ materially from the aggregate carrying values of its financial instruments recorded in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. The estimated fair value amounts have been determined by the Company using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. Considerable judgment is necessarily required in interpreting market data to develop the estimates of fair value, and, accordingly, the estimates are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that the Company could realize in a current market exchange. The carrying value of debt approximates fair value as the interest rate is based on market and the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio.

ACQUISITION OF PERFORMANCE CH23

ACQUISITION OF PERFORMANCE CHEMICALS & INGREDIENTS COMPANY (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
ACQUISITION OF PERFORMANCE CHEMICALS & INGREDIENTS COMPANY [Abstract]
Estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed	The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,635 Accounts receivable 25,674 Inventories 32,000 Property, plant and equipment 75,850 Customer relationships 130,300 Trade names 31,100 Developed technology 3,200 Other assets 3,955 Indemnification asset 1,650 Trade accounts payable (10,427 ) Accrued expenses (6,326 ) Bank debt (75,550 ) Deferred income taxes (75,760 ) Goodwill 355,391 Amount paid to shareholders 493,692 SensoryEffects bank debt paid on purchase date 75,550 Total amount paid on acquisition date $ 569,242
Acquisition of unaudited pro forma information	The following unaudited pro forma information has been prepared as if the Acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2013. Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, Net Sales Net Earnings Net Sales Net Earnings 2015 SensoryEffects actual results included in the Company’s consolidated income statement $ 54,018 $ 2,787 $ 108,558 $ 5,693 2015 Supplemental pro forma combined financial information $ 134,773 $ 14,916 $ 279,635 $ 30,088 Basic earnings per share $ 0.48 $ 0.97 Diluted earnings per share $ 0.47 $ 0.95 2014 SensoryEffects actual results included in the Company’s consolidated income statement from May 7, 2014 through June 30, 2014 $ 36,395 $ (457 ) $ 36,395 $ (457 ) 2014 Supplemental pro forma combined financial information $ 157,635 $ 14,726 $ 302,242 $ 26,483 Basic earnings per share $ 0.49 $ 0.88 Diluted earnings per share $ 0.47 $ 0.85

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Tables)

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Tables)	6 Months Ended
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Tables)	Jun. 30, 2015
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract]
Effect of compensation cost on earnings	The Company’s results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 reflected the following stock-based compensation cost, and such compensation cost had the following effects on net earnings: Increase/(Decrease) for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 Cost of sales $ 214 $ 163 Operating expenses 1,298 1,196 Net earnings (982 ) (847 ) Increase/(Decrease) for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 Cost of sales $ 426 $ 311 Operating expenses 2,260 2,036 Net earnings (1,743 ) (1,499 )
Summary of stock option activity	Option activity for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 is summarized below For the six months ended June 30, 2015 Shares (000s) Weighted Average Exercise Price Aggregate Intrinsic Value Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Outstanding as of December 31, 2014 1,470 $ 27.35 $ 57,742 Granted 207 58.34 Exercised (519 ) 19.12 Forfeited (12 ) 50.46 Outstanding as of June 30, 2015 1,146 $ 36.45 $ 22,660 6.6 Exercisable as of June 30, 2015 718 $ 26.77 $ 20,785 5.2 For the six months ended June 30, 2014 Shares (000s) Weighted Average Exercise Price Aggregate Intrinsic Value Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Outstanding as of December 31, 2013 1,893 $ 20.94 $ 71,465 Granted 268 53.80 Exercised (249 ) 11.56 Forfeited (126 ) 56.03 Outstanding as of June 30, 2014 1,786 $ 24.71 $ 51,517 5.3 Exercisable as of June 30, 2014 1,425 $ 20.40 $ 47,250 4.4
Other information pertaining to stock option activity	Other information pertaining to option activity during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 was as follows: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Weighted-average fair value of options granted $ 17.07 $ 19.68 $ 18.35 $ 17.53 Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised ($000s) $ 12,244 $ 5,526 $ 20,284 $ 10,944
Non-vested restricted stock activity	Non-vested restricted stock activity for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 is summarized below: Six months ended June 30, 2015 Shares (000s) Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Non-vested balance as of December 31, 2014 134 $ 38.13 Granted 76 55.77 Vested (11 ) 16.69 Forfeited - - Non-vested balance as of June 30, 2015 199 $ 46.11 Six months ended June 30, 2014 Shares (000s) Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Non-vested balance as of December 31, 2013 172 $ 33.69 Granted 25 51.03 Vested (24 ) 37.61 Forfeited (6 ) 45.32 Non-vested balance as of June 30, 2014 167 $ 35.27
Non-vested performance share activity	Non-vested performance share activity for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 is summarized below: Six months ended June 30, 2015 Shares (000s) Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Non-vested balance as of December 31, 2014 - $ - Granted 29 58.77 Vested - - Forfeited 9 58.77 Non-vested balance as of June 30, 2015 20 $ 58.77 Six months ended June 30, 2014 Shares (000s) Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Non-vested balance as of December 31, 2013 - $ - Granted - - Vested - - Forfeited - - Non-vested balance as of June 30, 2014 - $ -

INVENTORIES (Tables)

INVENTORIES (Tables)	6 Months Ended
INVENTORIES (Tables)	Jun. 30, 2015
INVENTORIES [Abstract]
Inventories	Inventories at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 consisted of the following: June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Raw materials $ 17,510 $ 19,822 Work in progress 2,289 1,989 Finished goods 28,083 27,812 Total inventories $ 47,882 $ 49,623

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)	6 Months Ended
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)	Jun. 30, 2015
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment	Property, plant and equipment at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are summarized as follows: June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Land $ 3,022 $ 3,130 Building 30,819 31,030 Equipment 148,987 150,170 Construction in progress 23,125 10,969 205,953 195,299 Less: accumulated depreciation 66,204 63,711 Property, plant and equipment, net $ 139,749 $ 131,588

INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)

INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)	6 Months Ended
INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)	Jun. 30, 2015
INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Abstract]
Schedule of goodwill	We allocated goodwill to our new reporting units using a relative fair value approach. June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 SensoryEffects $ 363,784 $ 383,784 Animal Nutrition and Health 11,734 11,734 Specialty Products 7,160 7,160 Industrial Products 1,228 1,228 Total $ 383,906 $ 383,906
Intangible assets with finite lives	Identifiable intangible assets with finite lives at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are summarized as follows: Amortization Period (in years) Gross Carrying Amount at 6/30/15 Accumulated Amortization at 6/30/15 Gross Carrying Amount at 12/31/14 Accumulated Amortization at 12/31/14 Customer relationships & lists 10 $ 167,442 $ 52,408 $ 167,442 $ 41,238 Trademarks & trade names 17 32,014 4,123 32,014 2,540 Developed technology 5 3,200 737 3,200 420 Regulatory registration costs 5-10 2,232 757 1,704 667 Patents & trade secrets 15-17 1,719 978 1,665 933 Other 5-10 760 612 754 587 $ 207,367 $ 59,615 $ 206,779 $ 46,385

LONG-TERM DEBT (Tables)

LONG-TERM DEBT (Tables)	6 Months Ended
LONG-TERM DEBT (Tables)	Jun. 30, 2015
LONG-TERM DEBT [Abstract]
Future minimum debt payments	The following table summarizes the future minimum debt payments: 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Current portion of long-term debt $ 17,500 $ 17,500 - - - Long-term debt - 17,500 $ 35,000 $ 35,000 $ 192,500 Total $ 17,500 $ 35,000 $ 35,000 $ 35,000 $ 192,500

NET EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

NET EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)	6 Months Ended
NET EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)	Jun. 30, 2015
NET EARNINGS PER SHARE [Abstract]
Reconciliation of the net earnings and shares used in calculating basic and diluted net earnings per share	The following presents a reconciliation of the net earnings and shares used in calculating basic and diluted net earnings per share: Three months ended June 30, 2015 Net Earnings (Numerator) Number of Shares (Denominator) Per Share Amount Basic EPS – Net earnings and weighted average common shares outstanding $ 14,916 31,111,155 $ .48 Effect of dilutive securities – stock options and restricted stock 521,119 Diluted EPS – Net earnings and weighted average common shares outstanding and effect of stock options and restricted stock $ 14,916 31,632,274 $ .47 Three months ended June 30, 2014 Net Earnings (Numerator) Number of Shares (Denominator) Per Share Amount Basic EPS – Net earnings and weighted average common shares outstanding $ 9,732 30,280,366 $ .32 Effect of dilutive securities – stock options and restricted stock 869,413 Diluted EPS – Net earnings and weighted average common shares outstanding and effect of stock options and restricted stock $ 9,732 31,149,779 $ .31 Six months ended June 30, 2015 Net Earnings (Numerator) Number of Shares (Denominator) Per Share Amount Basic EPS – Net earnings and weighted average common shares outstanding $ 30,088 30,976,681 $ .97 Effect of dilutive securities – stock options and restricted stock 547,925 Diluted EPS – Net earnings and weighted average common shares outstanding and effect of stock options and restricted stock $ 30,088 31,524,606 $ .95 Six months ended June 30, 2014 Net Earnings (Numerator) Number of Shares (Denominator) Per Share Amount Basic EPS – Net earnings and weighted average common shares outstanding $ 18,626 30,213,536 $ .62 Effect of dilutive securities – stock options and restricted stock 898,153 Diluted EPS – Net earnings and weighted average common shares outstanding and effect of stock options and restricted stock $ 18,626 31,111,689 $ .60

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)	6 Months Ended
SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)	Jun. 30, 2015
SEGMENT INFORMATION [Abstract]
Segment reporting information, by segment	Business Segment Assets: June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 SensoryEffects $ 642,691 $ 656,130 Animal Nutrition & Health 99,743 90,650 Specialty Products 25,853 24,913 Industrial Products 20,217 32,330 Other Unallocated 80,476 57,508 Total $ 868,980 $ 861,531 Depreciation/Amortization: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 SensoryEffects $ 7,533 $ 4,798 $ 15,172 $ 5,097 Animal Nutrition & Health 1,582 1,852 3,128 3,373 Specialty Products 300 353 641 713 Industrial Products 297 128 640 579 Total $ 9,712 $ 7,131 $ 19,581 $ 9,762 Capital Expenditures: Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 SensoryEffects $ 5,702 $ 886 Animal Nutriton & Health 8,290 1,803 Specialty Products 489 441 Industrial Products 818 374 Total $ 15,299 $ 3,504 Business Segment Net Sales: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 SensoryEffects $ 67,230 $ 49,199 $ 134,987 $ 61,349 Animal Nutrition & Health 41,642 43,221 84,348 84,074 Specialty Products 13,805 13,642 27,384 26,434 Industrial Products 12,096 26,168 32,916 46,368 Total $ 134,773 $ 132,230 $ 279,635 $ 218,225 Business Segment Earnings Before Income Taxes: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 SensoryEffects $ 9,087 $ 2,874 $ 16,793 $ 5,475 Animal Nutrition & Health 7,468 5,510 15,978 9,669 Specialty Products 6,093 5,463 11,794 10,269 Industrial Products 1,126 4,165 4,247 7,299 Transaction and integration costs - (1,503 ) - (2,848 ) Interest and other income (expense) (1,607 ) (1,218 ) (3,560 ) (1,201 ) Total $ 22,167 $ 15,291 $ 45,252 $ 28,663
Geographic revenue information	The following table summarizes domestic (U.S.) and foreign sales for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Domestic $ 103,003 $ 98,191 $ 224,779 $ 154,335 Foreign 31,770 34,039 54,856 63,890 Total $ 134,773 $ 132,230 $ 279,635 $ 218,225

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORM31

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Tables)	6 Months Ended
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Tables)	Jun. 30, 2015
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION [Abstract]
Supplemental cash flow information	Cash paid during the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 for income taxes and interest is as follows: Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 Income taxes $ 12,002 $ 5,933 Interest $ 3,163 $ 1,177

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSI32

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Tables)	6 Months Ended
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Tables)	Jun. 30, 2015
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) [Abstract]
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) were as follows: Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 Net foreign currency translation adjustment $ 550 $ (176 ) Net change in postretirement benefit plan (see Note 13 for further information) Amortization of prior service credit (5 ) (5 ) Amortization of loss - 2 Total before tax (5 ) (3 ) Tax 2 1 Net of tax (3 ) (2 ) Total other comprehensive income (loss) $ 547 $ (178 ) Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 Net foreign currency translation adjustment $ (2,130 ) $ (194 ) Net change in postretirement benefit plan (see Note 13 for further information) Amortization of prior service credit (9 ) (9 ) Amortization of loss - 3 Total before tax (9 ) (6 ) Tax 3 2 Net of tax (6 ) (4 ) Total other comprehensive loss $ (2,136 ) $ (198 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss at June 30, 2015 consisted of the following: Foreign currency translation adjustment Postretirement benefit plan Total Balance December 31, 2014 $ (2,702 ) $ 51 $ (2,651 ) Other comprehensive loss (2,130 ) (6 ) (2,136 ) Balance June 30, 2015 $ (4,832 ) $ 45 $ (4,787 )

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN (Tables)

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN (Tables)	6 Months Ended
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN (Tables)	Jun. 30, 2015
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN [Abstract]
Components of net periodic benefit cost	Net periodic benefit costs for such retirement medical plan were as follows: Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 Service cost $ 27 $ 28 Interest cost 18 24 Amortization of prior service credit (9 ) (9 ) Amortization of loss - 3 Net periodic benefit cost $ 36 $ 46

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)	6 Months Ended
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)	Jun. 30, 2015
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES [Abstract]
Aggregate future minimum rental payments required under non-cancelable operating leases	Aggregate future minimum rental payments required under all non-cancelable operating leases at June 30, 2015 are as follows: Year July 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015 $ 1,196 2016 1,894 2017 1,650 2018 1,387 2019 1,003 2020 700 Thereafter 2,909 Total minimum lease payments $ 10,739

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANC35

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015USD ($)
Goodwill [Member]
Revision of Prior Period Financial Statements [Abstract]
Increase in retrospectively revision from prior periods	$ 260
Deferred Taxes [Member]
Revision of Prior Period Financial Statements [Abstract]
Increase in retrospectively revision from prior periods	$ 260

ACQUISITION OF PERFORMANCE CH36

ACQUISITION OF PERFORMANCE CHEMICALS & INGREDIENTS COMPANY (Details) - USD ($)	May. 07, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed [Abstract]
Indemnification asset		$ 1,976,000		$ 1,976,000
Goodwill		383,906,000		383,906,000		$ 383,906,000
Unaudited pro forma information [Abstract]
SensoryEffects actual results included in the Company's consolidated income statement, Net Sales		54,018,000	$ 36,395,000	108,558,000	$ 36,395,000
SensoryEffects actual results included in the Company's consolidated income statement, Net Earnings		2,787,000	(457,000)	5,693,000	(457,000)
Supplemental pro forma combined financial information, Net Sales		134,773,000	157,635,000	279,635,000	302,242,000
Supplemental pro forma combined financial information, Net Earnings		$ 14,916,000	$ 14,726,000	$ 30,088,000	$ 26,483,000
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)		$ 0.48	$ 0.49	$ 0.97	$ 0.88
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)		$ 0.47	$ 0.47	$ 0.95	$ 0.85
Performance Chemicals and Ingredients Company [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Percentage owned of the "Acquisition" (in hundredth)	100.00%
Purchase price	$ 569,000,000
Tax deductible for income tax purposes	20,466,000
Estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	2,635,000
Accounts receivable	25,674,000
Inventories	32,000,000
Property, plant and equipment	75,850,000
Customer relationships	130,300,000
Trade names	31,100,000
Developed technology	3,200,000
Other assets	3,955,000
Indemnification asset	1,650,000
Trade accounts payable	(10,427,000)
Accrued expenses	(6,326,000)
Bank debt	(75,550,000)
Deferred income taxes	(75,760,000)
Goodwill	355,391,000
Amount paid to shareholders	493,692,000
SensoryEffects bank debt paid on purchase date	75,550,000
Total amount paid on acquisition date	$ 569,242,000
Unaudited pro forma information [Abstract]
Acquisition-related costs			$ 14,944,000		$ 16,212,000
Non-recurring expenses related to the fair value adjustments to acquisition-date inventory			$ 4,735,000		$ 4,735,000
Performance Chemicals and Ingredients Company [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed [Abstract]
Increase in indemnification asset balance				$ 54,000
Performance Chemicals and Ingredients Company [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed [Abstract]
Increase in indemnification asset balance				$ 1,976,000
Performance Chemicals and Ingredients Company [Member] \| Customer Relationships [Member]
Estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed [Abstract]
Useful life of intangible assets acquired		10 years
Performance Chemicals and Ingredients Company [Member] \| Trade Names [Member]
Estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed [Abstract]
Useful life of intangible assets acquired		10 years
Performance Chemicals and Ingredients Company [Member] \| Developed Technology [Member]
Estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed [Abstract]
Useful life of intangible assets acquired		5 years

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details)

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares available for future awards (in shares)	3,772,007		3,772,007
Weighted average grant date fair value [Abstract]
Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested shares	$ 12,146	$ 7,158	$ 12,146	$ 7,158
Weighted-average period of recognition for unrecognized compensation cost			2 years
Estimated share-based compensation expense for current fiscal year	$ 5,700		$ 5,700
Stock splits and repurchase of common stock
Number of shares authorized to be repurchased (in shares)	3,763,038		3,763,038
Number of shares acquired under the stock repurchase plan (in shares)			2,105,601
Number of shares acquired under stock repurchase plan and subsequently reissued (in shares)			370
Treasury stock acquired, average cost (in dollars per share)			$ 56.85
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Impact of compensation cost on net earnings	$ (982)	$ (847)	$ (1,743)	$ (1,499)
Stock Options [Member]
Weighted Average Assumptions [Abstract]
Dividend yield (in hundredths)			0.60%	0.50%
Expected volatility (in hundredths)			33.00%	34.00%
Risk-free interest rate (in hundredths)			1.70%	1.80%
Expected term			5 years 6 months	5 years 7 months 6 days
Vesting period	3 years
Stock Option Activity [Abstract]
Outstanding at beginning of period (in shares)			1,470,000	1,893,000
Granted (in shares)			207,000	268,000
Exercised (in shares)			(519,000)	(249,000)
Forfeited (in shares)			(12,000)	(126,000)
Outstanding at end of period (in shares)	1,146,000	1,786,000	1,146,000	1,786,000
Exercisable at end of period (in shares)	718,000	1,425,000	718,000	1,425,000
Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Outstanding at beginning of period (in dollars per share)			$ 27.35	$ 20.94
Granted (in dollars per share)			58.34	53.80
Exercised (in dollars per share)			19.12	11.56
Forfeited (in dollars per share)			50.46	56.03
Outstanding at end of period (in dollars per share)	$ 36.45	$ 24.71	36.45	24.71
Exercisable, end of period (in dollars per share)	$ 26.77	$ 20.40	$ 26.77	$ 20.40
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding, beginning of period			$ 57,742	$ 71,465
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding, end of period	$ 22,660	$ 51,517	22,660	51,517
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable, end of period	$ 20,785	$ 47,250	$ 20,785	$ 47,250
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term, Outstanding			6 years 7 months 6 days	5 years 3 months 18 days
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term, Exercisable			5 years 2 months 12 days	4 years 4 months 24 days
Weighted-average fair value of options granted (in dollars per share)	$ 17.07	$ 19.68	$ 18.35	$ 17.53
Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised	$ 12,244	$ 5,526	$ 20,284	$ 10,944
Restricted Stock [Member]
Non-vested restricted stock [Roll Forward]
Non-vested balance as of beginning of period (in shares)			134,000	172,000
Granted (in shares)			76,000	25,000
Vested (in shares)			(11,000)	(24,000)
Forfeited (in shares)			0	(6,000)
Non-vested balance as of end of period (in shares)	199,000	167,000	199,000	167,000
Weighted average grant date fair value [Abstract]
Non-vested balance as of beginning of period (in dollars per share)			$ 38.13	$ 33.69
Granted (in dollars per share)			55.77	51.03
Vested (in dollars per share)			16.69	37.61
Forfeited (in dollars per share)			0	45.32
Non-vested balance as of end of period (in dollars per share)	$ 46.11	$ 35.27	$ 46.11	$ 35.27
Restricted Stock [Member] \| Employee [Member]
Weighted Average Assumptions [Abstract]
Vesting period	4 years
Restricted Stock [Member] \| Non-employee Director [Member]
Weighted Average Assumptions [Abstract]
Vesting period	4 years
Performance Shares [Member]
Non-vested restricted stock [Roll Forward]
Non-vested balance as of beginning of period (in shares)			0	0
Granted (in shares)			29,000	0
Vested (in shares)			0	0
Forfeited (in shares)			9,000	0
Non-vested balance as of end of period (in shares)	20,000	0	20,000	0
Weighted average grant date fair value [Abstract]
Non-vested balance as of beginning of period (in dollars per share)			$ 0	$ 0
Granted (in dollars per share)			58.77	0
Vested (in dollars per share)			0	0
Forfeited (in dollars per share)			58.77	0
Non-vested balance as of end of period (in dollars per share)	$ 58.77	$ 0	$ 58.77	$ 0
Performance Shares [Member] \| Employee [Member]
Weighted Average Assumptions [Abstract]
Dividend yield (in hundredths)			0.50%
Expected volatility (in hundredths)			34.00%
Risk-free interest rate (in hundredths)			1.00%
Vesting period	3 years
Weighted average grant date fair value [Abstract]
Initial TSR (in hundredths)			(6.90%)
Cliff vest (in hundredths)			100.00%
ISO Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expiration period of options granted	10 years
Non-Qualified Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expiration period of options granted	10 years
Cost of Sales [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Impact of compensation cost on earnings component	$ 214	$ 163	$ 426	$ 311
Operating Expenses [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Impact of compensation cost on earnings component	$ 1,298	$ 1,196	$ 2,260	$ 2,036

INVENTORIES (Details)

INVENTORIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
INVENTORIES [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 17,510	$ 19,822
Work in progress	2,289	1,989
Finished goods	28,083	27,812
Total inventories	$ 47,882	$ 49,623

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT39

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 205,953	$ 195,299
Less: accumulated depreciation	66,204	63,711
Property, plant and equipment, net	139,749	131,588
Land [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	3,022	3,130
Building [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	30,819	31,030
Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	148,987	150,170
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 23,125	$ 10,969

INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details)

INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 383,906	$ 383,906
Identifiable intangible assets [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	207,367	206,779
Accumulated Amortization	59,615	46,385
Amortization of identifiable finite-lived intangible assets [Abstract]
Amortization of identifiable intangible assets	13,200
Finite-lived intangible assets, future amortization expense [Abstract]
Remainder of 2015	13,270
2,016	24,350
2,017	20,400
2,018	18,140
2,019	16,320
2,020	14,590
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	0
Sensory Effects [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	363,784	363,784
Animal Nutrition and Health [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	11,734	11,734
Specialty Products [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	7,160	7,160
Industrial Products [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 1,228	$ 1,228
Customer Relationships & Lists [Member]
Identifiable intangible assets [Abstract]
Amortization period	10 years	10 years
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 167,442	$ 167,442
Accumulated Amortization	$ 52,408	$ 41,238
Trademarks & Trade Names [Member]
Identifiable intangible assets [Abstract]
Amortization period	17 years	17 years
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 32,014	$ 32,014
Accumulated Amortization	$ 4,123	$ 2,540
Developed Technology [Member]
Identifiable intangible assets [Abstract]
Amortization period	5 years	5 years
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 3,200	$ 3,200
Accumulated Amortization	737	420
Regulatory Registration Costs [Member]
Identifiable intangible assets [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	2,232	1,704
Accumulated Amortization	$ 757	$ 667
Regulatory Registration Costs [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Identifiable intangible assets [Abstract]
Amortization period	5 years	5 years
Regulatory Registration Costs [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Identifiable intangible assets [Abstract]
Amortization period	10 years	10 years
Patents & Trade Secrets [Member]
Identifiable intangible assets [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 1,719	$ 1,665
Accumulated Amortization	$ 978	$ 933
Patents & Trade Secrets [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Identifiable intangible assets [Abstract]
Amortization period	15 years	15 years
Patents & Trade Secrets [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Identifiable intangible assets [Abstract]
Amortization period	17 years	17 years
Other [Member]
Identifiable intangible assets [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 760	$ 754
Accumulated Amortization	$ 612	$ 587
Other [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Identifiable intangible assets [Abstract]
Amortization period	5 years	5 years
Other [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Identifiable intangible assets [Abstract]
Amortization period	10 years	10 years

LONG-TERM DEBT (Details)

LONG-TERM DEBT (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May. 07, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt outstanding		$ 315,000
Term loan quarterly payment			$ 8,750
Maturity date		May 7, 2019
Term loan interest rate (in hundredth)		1.69%
Undrawn revolving loan		$ 100,000
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
2,015		17,500			$ 17,500
2,016		35,000			35,000
2,017		35,000			35,000
2,018		35,000			35,000
2,019		192,500			192,500
Capitalized costs net of accumulated amortization		1,830			1,830
Amortization expense pertaining to Capitalized costs		153		$ 103	310	$ 103
Senior Secured Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amount of loan	$ 350,000
Revolving Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amount of loan	100,000
Revolving loan used for funding of acquisition and general corporate purposes	$ 50,000
Current Portion of Long-term Debt [Member]
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
2,015		17,500			17,500
2,016		17,500			17,500
2,017		0			0
2,018		0			0
2,019		0			0
Long-term Debt [Member]
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
2,015		0			0
2,016		17,500			17,500
2,017		35,000			35,000
2,018		35,000			35,000
2,019		$ 192,500			$ 192,500

NET EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details

NET EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Net Earnings (Numerator) [Abstract]
Basic EPS - Net earnings	$ 14,916	$ 9,732	$ 30,088	$ 18,626
Diluted EPS - Net earnings	$ 14,916	$ 9,732	$ 30,088	$ 18,626
Number of Shares (Denominator) [Abstract]
Basic EPS - Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	31,111,155	30,280,366	30,976,681	30,213,536
Effect of dilutive securities - stock options and restricted stock (in shares)	521,119	869,413	547,925	898,153
Diluted EPS - Weighted average common shares outstanding and effect of stock options and restricted stock (in shares)	31,632,274	31,149,779	31,524,606	31,111,689
Per Share Amount [Abstract]
Basic EPS - Net earnings (in dollars per share)	$ 0.48	$ 0.32	$ 0.97	$ 0.62
Diluted EPS - Net earnings (in dollars per share)	$ 0.47	$ 0.31	$ 0.95	$ 0.60
Stock Options [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive stock options outstanding, excluded from diluted earnings per share calculation (in shares)			259,872	154,476

INCOME TAXES (Details)

INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
INCOME TAXES [Abstract]
Estimated fair value	$ 1,976
Indemnification asset	1,976
Unrecognized tax benefits	5,470	$ 5,200
Accrued interest and penalties	$ 1,890	$ 1,643

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details)

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2014USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)Facility	Jun. 30, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
SEGMENT INFORMATION [Abstract]
Percentage decrease of chlorides released in environment			75.00%
Number of filing facilities \| Facility			2
Segment information [Abstract]
Assets	$ 868,980		$ 868,980		$ 861,531
Depreciation and amortization	9,712	$ 7,131	19,581	$ 9,762
Capital expenditures			15,299	3,504
Net sales	134,773	132,230	279,635	218,225
Earnings before income taxes	22,167	15,291	45,252	28,663
Transaction and integration costs	0	(1,503)	0	(2,848)
Interest and other income (expense)	(1,607)	(1,218)	(3,560)	(1,201)
SensoryEffects [Member] \| Reportable Segments [Member]
Segment information [Abstract]
Assets	642,691		642,691		656,130
Depreciation and amortization	7,533	4,798	15,172	5,097
Capital expenditures			5,702	886
Net sales	67,230	49,199	134,987	61,349
Earnings before income taxes	9,087	2,874	16,793	5,475
Animal Nutrition & Health [Member] \| Reportable Segments [Member]
Segment information [Abstract]
Assets	99,743		99,743		90,650
Depreciation and amortization	1,582	1,852	3,128	3,373
Capital expenditures			8,290	1,803
Net sales	41,642	43,221	84,348	84,074
Earnings before income taxes	7,468	5,510	15,978	9,669
Specialty Products [Member] \| Reportable Segments [Member]
Segment information [Abstract]
Assets	25,853		25,853		24,913
Depreciation and amortization	300	353	641	713
Capital expenditures			489	441
Net sales	13,805	13,642	27,384	26,434
Earnings before income taxes	6,093	5,463	11,794	10,269
Industrial Products [Member] \| Reportable Segments [Member]
Segment information [Abstract]
Assets	20,217		20,217		32,330
Depreciation and amortization	297	128	640	579
Capital expenditures			818	374
Net sales	12,096	26,168	32,916	46,368
Earnings before income taxes	1,126	$ 4,165	4,247	$ 7,299
Other Unallocated [Member] \| Reportable Segments [Member]
Segment information [Abstract]
Assets	$ 80,476		$ 80,476		$ 57,508

SEGMENT INFORMATION, Revenues F

SEGMENT INFORMATION, Revenues From External Customers and Long-Lived Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 134,773	$ 132,230	$ 279,635	$ 218,225
Domestic [Member] \| Reportable Geographical Components [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	103,003	98,191	224,779	154,335
Foreign [Member] \| Reportable Geographical Components [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 31,770	$ 34,039	$ 54,856	$ 63,890

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORM46

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Cash paid during the period [Abstract]
Income taxes	$ 12,002	$ 5,933
Interest	$ 3,163	$ 1,177

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSI47

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss [Abstract]
Net foreign currency translation adjustment	$ 550	$ (176)	$ (2,130)	$ (194)
Net change in postretirement benefit plan (see Note 13 for further information)
Amortization of prior service credit	(5)	(5)	(9)	(9)
Amortization of loss	0	2	0	3
Total before tax	(5)	(3)	(9)	(6)
Tax	2	1	3	2
Net of tax	(3)	(2)	(6)	(4)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	547	(178)	(2,136)	(198)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, at beginning of period			(2,651)
Other comprehensive loss	547	$ (178)	(2,136)	$ (198)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, at end of period	(4,787)		(4,787)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment [Member]
Net change in postretirement benefit plan (see Note 13 for further information)
Other comprehensive income (loss)			(2,130)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, at beginning of period			(2,702)
Other comprehensive loss			(2,130)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, at end of period	(4,832)		(4,832)
Postretirement Benefit Plan [Member]
Net change in postretirement benefit plan (see Note 13 for further information)
Other comprehensive income (loss)			(6)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, at beginning of period			51
Other comprehensive loss			(6)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, at end of period	$ 45		$ 45

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN (Details)

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Amount recognized in consolidated balance sheet for benefit obligations (included in other long-term obligations)	$ 1,156		$ 1,111
Components of net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Service cost	27	$ 28
Interest cost	18	24
Amortization of prior service credit	(9)	(9)
Amortization of loss	0	3
Net periodic benefit cost	36	$ 46
Maximum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Historical cash payments for retirement medical plan claims per year	$ 100

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES49

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)ft²AreaSeller	Jun. 30, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013USD ($)ft²	Dec. 31, 2012USD ($)ft²	Dec. 31, 2011USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2010USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2009USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2008USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2007USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2006USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2005USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2004USD ($)
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Operating lease term					6 years
Office space subject to operating lease \| ft²					20,000
Rent expense charged to operations	$ 1,271	$ 622
Future minimum rental payments required under all non-cancelable operating leases [Abstract]
July 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015	1,196
2,016	1,894
2,017	1,650
2,018	1,387
2,019	1,003
2,020	700
Thereafter	2,909
Total minimum lease payments	10,739
Slate Hill, New York site [Abstract]
Annual monitoring costs, maximum	$ 5		$ 5	$ 5	$ 5	$ 5	$ 5	$ 5	$ 5	$ 5	$ 5	$ 5	$ 5
Verona, Missouri facility [Abstract]
Number of areas of the site in which capping of areas of residual contamination was performed \| Area	4
Monitoring period for groundwater and surface water prior to submission of risk assessment report	2 years
Number of sellers who have the benefit of certain contractual indemnification by the prior owner \| Seller	1
SensoryEffects [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Operating lease term	6 years 9 months			3 years
Office space subject to operating lease \| ft²	9,100
Warehouse space subject to operating lease \| ft²				40,000

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTR50

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Money Market Funds [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 772	$ 772