Fisher Scientific International
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Files registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to a proposed offering of $125 mil. in step-up convertible subordinated notes due in 2003. The research and testing product manufacturer plans to use $40 mil. of anticipated proceeds to repay outstanding debt related to its Dec. 31 acquisition of the Hamilton Division of Hamilton Industries; the division manufactures laboratory systems and equipment. The balance of proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, "including working capital, capital expenditures and potential acquisitions." Underwriting the offering are The First Boston Co.; BT Securities; Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette; Lazard Freres; and Smith Barney, Harris Upham.