Airgas, Inc. | Airgas Announces Redemption of 2.95% Notes Due June 2016

OREANDA-NEWS. Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG), today announced it has elected to redeem all $250 million of its outstanding 2.95% Notes maturing in June 2016. The notes will be redeemed in full on May 15, 2016, 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.