-----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, V5qrg7q5/2nXdy+8pe5YAEzOY1gBMHHYn25x/3UWo3SRjYLcaCwDvX52UTNJ1kmv cHDK+DkgLgxt6gk4BjkJSA== 0000950135-98-000821.txt : 19980217 0000950135-98-000821.hdr.sgml : 19980217 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950135-98-000821 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19980203 ITEM INFORMATION: ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 19980212 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: 98534353 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: PO BOX 550 STREET 2: GALILEO PARK 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) FEBRUARY 3, 1998 GALILEO CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 04-2526583 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. 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) 1 2 Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION On February 4, 1998, the Registrant acquired all of the outstanding shares of Les Entreprises Galenica, Inc. ("Galenica") for approximately US$3.2 million in cash. Galenica, a privately held company based near Montreal, Canada, manufactures and markets a broad line of disposable, single-use vaginal specula. Galenica's revenues for 1997 were in excess of US$3.0 million. 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 February 4, 1998. 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: February 6, 1998 By: /S/ JOSEF W. ROKUS ------------------------------------- Josef W. Rokus Vice President, Corporate Development and Secretary 3 4 EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT NO. ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated February 4, 1998. 4 EX-99.1 2 PRESS RELEASE DATED 02/04/1998 1 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GALILEO NEWS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EXHIBIT 99.1 Investor Relations - Gregory Riedel (508) 347-4222 GALILEO ACQUIRES LES ENTREPRISES GALENICA, INC. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- STURBRIDGE, MA, FEBRUARY 4, 1998 - Galileo Corporation (NASDAQ National Market: GAEO) announced today that it has acquired Les Entreprises Galenica, Inc. ("Galenica"), a privately held company, based in near Montreal, Canada. Galileo will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Galenica for approximately US$3.2 million in cash. Galenica manufactures and markets a broad line of disposable, single-use vaginal specula, the most frequently used diagnostic instrument used by OB/GYN physicians, clinics and hospitals. These products are marketed primarily in the United States, Canada, Latin America and Europe through an extensive international distributor network. Last year's revenues were in excess of US$3.0 million. William T. Hanley, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We are very pleased to add Galenica's devices to Leisegang Medical's growing product portfolio. This acquisition represents a continuation of our strategy to position Galileo as a provider of high-quality women's health diagnostic products and strengthens our presence in this growing worldwide market." Dr. Jacques R. Marcotte, President, Galenica, stated, "Our customers will significantly benefit from Galenica's strengths in international distribution which will expand the global presence for all of Galileo's products and our fully-integrated manufacturing facility which will ensure the highest product quality." Galileo Corporation Galileo Park P.O. Box 550 Sturbridge, MA 01566 USA TEL. (508) 347-9191 FAX (508) 347-3849 World Wide Web Site: http://www.galileocorp.com 2 Galileo, along with its recently acquired wholly-owned subsidiary, OFC Corporation, develops, manufactures and markets products based on its core optical and photonic technologies for applications in medical products and instruments, telecommunication products, analytical instruments and office equipment. The Company markets its products to OEMs, through marketing partners and direct to end-users. Leisegang Medical, a wholly-owned subsidiary, develops, manufactures, and markets women's health-related medical products. Please visit our web sites at www.galileocorp.com and www.ofccorp.com for additional information. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----