UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):

August 13, 2015

 

 

AIRGAS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   1-9344   56-0732648

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

  

(Commission

File Number)

  

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

259 North Radnor-Chester Road, Suite 100

Radnor, PA 19087-5283

(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (610) 687-5253

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425).

 

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12).

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)).

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)).

 

 

 

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On August 13, 2015, Airgas, Inc. (the “Company”) announced it has elected to redeem all $250 million of its outstanding 3.25% Notes maturing in October 2015 (the “Notes”). The Notes will be redeemed in full on September 14, 2015 (“the redemption date”), at a price of 100%. The election to exercise the redemption provision of the Notes accelerates the maturity date of the Notes to the redemption date.

The Company’s press release announcing the redemption of the Notes is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(a)   None
(b)   None
(c)   None
(d)   Exhibits.
  99.1 - Press Release dated August 13, 2015

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

Airgas, Inc.
(Registrant)
BY:  

/s/ Thomas M. Smyth

  Thomas M. Smyth
  Vice President and Controller
  (Principal Accounting Officer)

Date: August 13, 2015

Exhibit Index     
Exhibit 99.1    Press Release dated August 13, 2015


Exhibit 99.1

Airgas Announces Redemption of 3.25% Notes Due October 2015

RADNOR, PA.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—August 13, 2015—Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG) today announced it has elected to redeem all $250 million of its outstanding 3.25% Notes maturing in October 2015. The notes will be redeemed in full on September 14, 2015, at a price of 100%.

About Airgas, Inc.

Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG), through its subsidiaries, is one of the nation’s leading suppliers of industrial, medical and specialty gases, and hardgoods, such as welding equipment and related products. Airgas is a leading U.S. producer of atmospheric gases with 16 air separation plants, a leading producer of carbon dioxide, dry ice, and nitrous oxide, one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products, and a leading U.S. supplier of refrigerants, ammonia products, and process chemicals. Approximately 17,000 associates work in more than 1,100 locations, including branches, retail stores, gas fill plants, specialty gas labs, production facilities and distribution centers. Airgas also markets its products and services through e-Business, 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.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that are forward looking, as that term is defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 or by the Securities and Exchange Commission in its rules, regulations and releases. These statements include, but are not limited to, expectations that the redemption of $250 million in aggregate principal amount of the 3.25% notes in full will occur on September 14, 2015. Forward-looking statements also include any statement that is not based on historical fact, including statements containing the words “believes,” “may,” “plans,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “estimates,” “continues,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “expects,” and similar expressions. We intend that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbors created thereby. All forward-looking statements are based on current expectations regarding important risk factors and should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that the results expressed therein will be achieved. Airgas assumes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements for any reason, except as required by law. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement include the factors identified in the Company’s press release announcing its most recent quarterly earnings, as well as other factors described in the Company’s reports, including its Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2015, subsequent Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2015, and other Forms filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Investor Contact:

Joseph Marczely

610-263-8277

joseph.marczely@airgas.com

Media Contact:

Sarah Boxler

610-263-8260

sarah.boxler@airgas.com

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