Airgas Extends Exchange Offer on Senior Subordinated Notes.Business Editors RADNOR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 17, 2001 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today that it is extending the expiration date Expiration Date The day on which an options or futures contract is no longer valid and, therefore, ceases to exist.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 9.125% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2011 (the "Exchange Notes") for each $1,000 principal amount of its 9.125% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2011, CUSIP CUSIP See: Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures CUSIP See Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures. Nos.: 009363AA0 and U0203HAA HAA Harvard Alumni Association HAA Houston Apartment Association HAA High Altitude Airship HAA Haloacetic Acid HAA HIV/AIDS Administration (District of Columbia) HAA Heavy Anti-Aircraft HAA Height Above Airport 2 (the "Restricted Notes"). The Exchange Offer, previously scheduled to expire at 12:00 (midnight), 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 Tuesday, October 16, 2001, has been extended to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on Monday, October 22, 2001. At the close of business on Tuesday, October 16, 2001, tenders for approximately $224,500,000 principal amount of the Restricted Notes had been received. The Exchange Offer related to $225,000,000 principal amount of 9.125% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2011 which were issued by Airgas in a Rule 144A and Regulation S placement on July 30, 2001. 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 700 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 telemarketing 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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