-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, QcS3ULu0WSLdKXLiMjsvfr5Kp+o8bB9TA2oZ1aWHD5ejCljq3ooU5Pcnapfe55Y1 nyhERVI3JwkH6IX5Uz58xg== 0000950135-97-004188.txt : 19971021 0000950135-97-004188.hdr.sgml : 19971021 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950135-97-004188 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19971007 ITEM INFORMATION: ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 19971020 SROS: NASD FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: GALILEO CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000711425 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS & LENSES [3827] IRS NUMBER: 042526583 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0930 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-11309 FILM NUMBER: 97698050 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: PO BOX 550 CITY: STURBRIDGE STATE: MA ZIP: 01566 BUSINESS PHONE: 5083479191 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: GALILEO PARK STREET 2: PO BOX 550 CITY: STURBRIDGE STATE: MA ZIP: 01566 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: GALILEO ELECTRO OPTICS CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 8-K 1 GALILEO CORPORATION 1 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): OCTOBER 7, 1997 --------------- GALILEO CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 04-2526583 (State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 0-11309 (Commission File Number) GALILEO PARK, P. O. BOX 550, STURBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 01566 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number including area code (508) 347-9191 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) 2 Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION On October 7, 1997, the Registrant acquired all of the outstanding shares of Leisegang Feinmechanik-Optik GmbH & Co. KG ("Leisegang GmbH") for approximately $2,250,000 in cash effective as of October 1, 1997. Leisegang GmbH, located in Berlin, Germany, is a manufacturer and distributor of colposcopes and accessories with annual sales of approximately $3,000,000. The Registrant acquired Leisegang Medical, Inc., the United States distributor of colposcopes manufactured by Leisegang GmbH, in 1996. Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired Not Applicable. b) Pro Forma Financial Information Not Applicable. c) Exhibits 99.1 Press Release dated October 8, 1997. 2 3 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. GALILEO CORPORATION Date: October 20, 1997 By: /s/ Josef W. Rokus ------------------------------------- Josef W. Rokus Vice President, Corporate Development 3 4 INDEX TO EXHIBITS EXHIBIT PAGE ------- ---- 99.1 Press Release dated October 8, 1997. 5 4 EX-99.1 2 PRESS RELEASE 1 Exhibit 99.1 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [GALILEO NEWS LETTERHEAD] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Investor Relations - Gregory Riedel (508) 347-4222 GALILEO CORPORATION ACQUIRES LEISEGANG FEINMECHANIK-OPTIK GmbH & CO. KG - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- STURBRIDGE, MA, - OCTOBER 8, 1997 - Galileo Corporation (NASDAQ, National Market: GAEO) announced today the acquisition of Leisegang Feinmechanik-Optik GmbH & Co. KG ("Leisegang GmbH"). Galileo acquired all the outstanding shares of Leisegang GmbH for approximately US$2,250,000 in cash. Leisegang GmbH, located in Berlin, Germany, is a privately-held manufacturer and distributor of colposcopes and accessories. These diagnostic products are sold to OB/GYN doctors' offices and hospitals primarily through sales representatives and distributors. Leisegang GmbH, the world's largest and oldest manufacturer of colposcopes, has annual sales of approximately US$3,000,000. Galileo acquired a related company, Leisegang Medical, Inc., of Boca Raton, Florida, in 1996. Leisegang Medical is the United States distributor of colposcopes manufactured by Leisegang GmbH and, in addition, manufactures and distributes a broad line of medical instruments including ultrasound, laser and electro-surgical systems, cryosurgery equipment, surgical instruments, hysteroscopes, fetal heart monitors and vaginal specula. 5 2 William T. Hanley, president and chief executive officer of Galileo, noted that Leisegang GmbH is well-known and highly respected worldwide for its high-quality, reliable instruments. The company's innovative designs have set the standard for colposcopes resulting in the company's leadership position in this market. "The acquisition of Leisegang GmbH, along with the acquisition of Leisegang Medical last year and the purchase of the Sani-Spec line of vaginal specula earlier this year, is part of Galileo's strategy to play a leading role in the medical field and in the area of women's health in particular," Hanley added. He concluded, "With the addition of the Leisegang GmbH products to the medical imaging and sensing products Galileo already produces, we are now offering a very broad line of medical instruments and equipment. We expect that Leisegang GmbH's international distribution channels and location in Germany will also benefit our existing medical business." Galileo develops, manufactures and markets products based on its core fiberoptics and electro-optics technologies for applications in medical products and instruments, telecommunication products, analytical detector instruments and office equipment. Galileo markets its products to OEMs, through marketing partners, and direct to end-users. Leisegang Medical, a wholly-owned subsidiary, develops, manufactures and markets products to the women's health field. Please visit our web site at www.galileocorp.com for additional information. #### 6 -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----