Airgas Files Certification of Financial Reports Without Modification or Qualification.Business Editors RADNOR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 13, 2002 Airgas, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :ARG See argument. arg - argument ) today announced that it filed sworn statements by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Peter McCausland and Chief Financial Officer Roger Millay with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Order No. 4-460 issued under Section 21(a)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements certify the accuracy of the company's 2002 Annual Report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. , all definitive Proxy materials Proxy Materials Documents regulated by the Securities & Exchange Commission in which a public company outlines its methods and procedures. These documents are used to inform shareholders and solicit votes for corporate decisions, such as the election of directors and other for the 2002 annual meeting of shareholders and Forms 10-Q and 8-K for the quarter ended June 30, 2002. "I have always considered the accuracy of Airgas' financial statements and public filings my personal responsibility and Roger Millay feels the same way, " said McCausland. "Airgas requires its business units to certify their financial results to management, so this is not a new process for us. We remain committed to providing our investors and associates with honest and transparent information regarding Airgas' business and financial results." About Airgas, Inc. Airgas, Inc. (NYSE:ARG) is the largest U.S. distributor of industrial, medical and specialty gases, welding, safety and related products. Its integrated network A network that supports both data and voice and/or different networking protocols. See converged network and new public 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 telesales Noun the selling of a commodity or service by telephone telesales npl → televentas fpl telesales npl → 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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