Air Products Extends Tender Offer to Acquire Airgas
LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., Jan. 7, 2011 - Air Products (NYSE: APD) today announced that it has extended the expiration date of its tender offer for all outstanding common shares of Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG) for $70.00 per share in cash. The offer and withdrawal rights are now scheduled to expire at 12:00 midnight New York City time on February 4, 2011, unless further extended. The tender offer was previously scheduled to expire on January 14, 2011.
Except for the extension of the tender offer expiration date, all other terms and conditions of the offer remain unchanged. As of the close of business on January 6, 2011, approximately 2,995,370 shares of Airgas common stock had been validly tendered into and not withdrawn from the offer.
Airgas' stockholders may obtain copies of all of the offering documents free of charge at the SEC's website (www.sec.gov) or by directing a request to MacKenzie Partners, Inc., the Information Agent for the offer, at 212-929-5500 or toll-free at 800-322-2885. Additional information about the transaction, including the offering documents, is also available at airproducts.com/airgasoffer.
Air Products' financial advisors are J. P. Morgan Securities Inc. and Perella Weinberg Partners, its legal advisors are Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP and Arnold & Porter, and its information agent is MacKenzie Partners, Inc.
Air Products (NYSE: APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment. In fiscal 2010, Air Products had revenues of $9 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 18,300 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.
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CONTACT: Media Inquiries: Air Products, Betsy Klebe, +1-610-481-4697, klebeel@airproducts.com; or Sard Verbinnen & Co, George Sard or David Reno, +1-212-687-8080; or Investor Inquiries, Air Products, Simon Moore, +1-610-481-7461, mooresr@airproducts.com, or MacKenzie Partners, Larry Dennedy or Charlie Koons, +1-212-929-5239 or +1-212-929-5708
Web Site: www.airproducts.com
