Airgas Extends Exchange Offer on Senior Subordinated Notes.RADNOR, Pa. -- Airgas, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :ARG See argument. arg - argument ) announced today that it is extending the expiration date Expiration Date The day on which an options or futures contract is no longer valid and, therefore, ceases to exist. Notes: The expiration date for all listed stock options in the U.S. of its offer to exchange (the "Exchange Offer") $1,000 principal amount of its 6.25% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014 (the "Exchange Notes") for each $1,000 principal amount of its 6.25% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014, CUSIP CUSIP See: Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures CUSIP See Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures. Nos.: 009363AC6 and U0203HAB HAB See: House Air Waybill 0 (the "Restricted Notes"). The Exchange Offer, previously scheduled to expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. time, on Wednesday, June 23, 2004 has been extended to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on Wednesday, June 30, 2004. At the close of business on Wednesday, June 23, 2004, tenders for approximately $149,000,000 principal amount of the Restricted Notes had been received. The Exchange Offer related to $150,000,000 principal amount of 6.25% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014, which were issued by Airgas in a Rule 144A and Regulation S placement on March 8, 2004. This announcement is neither an offer to exchange nor a solicitation of an offer to exchange any securities. About Airgas, Inc. Airgas, Inc. is the largest U.S. distributor of industrial, medical and specialty gases, welding, safety and related products. Its integrated network of nearly 800 locations includes branches, retail stores, gas fill plants, specialty gas labs, production facilities and distribution centers. Airgas also distributes its products and services through eBusiness, catalog and telesales channels. Its national scale and strong local presence offer a competitive edge to its diversified customer base. For more information, please visit www.airgas.com. |
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