8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 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 13, 2009

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 Rd., Radnor, PA.	19087-5283
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(610) 687-5253

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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)

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

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On October 14, 2009, Airgas, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that during its fiscal second quarter ended September 30, 2009, it repurchased $58 million of its $400 million 7.125% Senior Subordinated Notes due October 1, 2018 (the “2018 Notes”), at an average price of 102.2%. A loss on the early extinguishment of debt of approximately $2 million ($1.3 million after tax, or $0.02 per diluted share) will be recognized related to the redemption premium and the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs. The loss will be reflected in the fiscal second quarter ended September 30, 2009.

The Company also announced that a charge of approximately $1.7 million ($1.0 million after tax, or $0.01 per diluted share) related to partial withdrawal from a multi-employer pension plan will be reflected in the fiscal second quarter ended September 30, 2009.

The amounts related to the loss on the early extinguishment of debt on the 2018 Notes and the charge related to the partial withdrawal from a multi-employer pension plan were not included in the Company’s previously issued earnings guidance of $0.64 - $0.69 per diluted share for the fiscal second quarter ended September 30, 2009.

The Company’s press release announcing these items is attached as Exhibit 99.1

Item 2.04 Triggering Events that Accelerate or Increase a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement

On October 13, 2009, the Company completed its previously announced redemption of all of its $150 million 6.25% Senior Subordinated Notes that were due July 15, 2014 (the “2014 Notes”), at a price of 103.125%. A loss on the early extinguishment of debt of approximately $6 million ($4 million after tax, or $0.05 per diluted share) will be recognized related to the redemption premium and the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs. The loss will be reflected in the fiscal third quarter ending December 31, 2009.

The announcement of the Company’s repurchase of $58 million of the 2018 Notes included in Item 2.02 is herein incorporated by reference.

The Company’s press release announcing these items is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(a) None

(b) None

(c) None

(d) Exhibits.

99.1 - Press Release dated October 14, 2009

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.		AIRGAS CARBONIC, INC.
(Registrant)		AIRGAS DATA, LLC
		AIRGAS-EAST, INC.
BY:	/S/    THOMAS M. SMYTH	AIRGAS-GREAT LAKES, INC.
	Thomas M. Smyth	AIRGAS-INTERMOUNTAIN, INC.
	Vice President, Controller	AIRGAS INVESTMENTS, INC.
		AIRGAS MERCHANT GASES, LLC
		AIRGAS MERCHANT HOLDINGS, INC.
		AIRGAS-MID AMERICA, INC.
		AIRGAS-MID SOUTH, INC.
		AIRGAS-NOR PAC, INC.
		AIRGAS-NORTH CENTRAL, INC.
		AIRGAS-NORTHERN CALIFORNIA & NEVADA, INC.
		AIRGAS-REFRIGERANTS, INC.
		AIRGAS RETAIL SERVICES, LLC
		AIRGAS SAFETY, INC.
		AIRGAS-SOUTH, INC.
		AIRGAS-SOUTHWEST, INC.
		AIRGAS SPECIALTY GASES, INC.
		AIRGAS SPECIALTY PRODUCTS, INC.
		AIRGAS-WEST, INC.
		MEDICAL GAS MANAGEMENT, INC.
		MISSOURI RIVER HOLDINGS, INC.
		NATIONAL WELDERS SUPPLY COMPANY, INC.
		NITROUS OXIDE CORP.
		OILIND SAFETY, INC.
		RED-D-ARC, INC.
		WORLDWIDE WELDING, LLC
			(Co-Registrants)
		BY:	/S/    THOMAS M. SMYTH
			Thomas M. Smyth
			Vice President
Date October 16, 2009

Exhibit Index

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated October 14, 2009.

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Media Contact:	Investor Contact:
Jay Worley (610) 902-6206	Barry Strzelec (610) 902-6256
jay.worley@airgas.com	barry.strzelec@airgas.com

For release: Immediately

Airgas Completes Third Quarter Redemption of 6.25% Notes; Repurchases $58 Million

of 7.125% Notes during Second Quarter

RADNOR, PA – October 14, 2009 — Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG) today announced it has completed the previously announced redemption of all its $150 million 6.25% Senior Subordinated Notes that were due July 15, 2014, at a price of 103.125%.

A loss on the early extinguishment of debt of approximately $6 million ($4 million after tax, or $0.05 per diluted share) will be recognized related to the redemption premium and the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs. The loss will be reflected in the fiscal third quarter ending December 31, 2009.

During the fiscal second quarter, Airgas repurchased $58 million of its $400 million 7.125% Senior Subordinated Notes that are due on October 1, 2018, at an average price of 102.2%. A loss on the early extinguishment of debt of approximately $2 million ($1.3 million after tax, or $0.02 per diluted share) will be recognized related to the redemption premium and the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs. The loss will be reflected in the fiscal second quarter ended September 30, 2009. Also expected in the second quarter is a charge of approximately $1.7 million ($1.0 million after tax, or $0.01 per diluted share) related to withdrawal from a multi-employer pension plan. These amounts were not included in the Company’s previously issued earnings guidance of $0.64 - $0.69 per diluted share for the second quarter.

About Airgas, Inc.

Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG), through its subsidiaries, is the largest U.S. distributor of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, and hardgoods, such as welding equipment and supplies. Airgas is also one of the largest U.S. distributors of safety products, the largest U.S. producer of nitrous oxide and dry ice, the largest liquid carbon dioxide producer in the Southeast, and a leading distributor of process chemicals, refrigerants, and ammonia products. More than 14,000 employees work in over 1,100 locations, including branches, retail stores, gas fill plants, specialty gas labs, production facilities and distribution centers. Airgas also distributes its products and services through eBusiness, 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 may contain 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, statements regarding: recognizing a loss on the early extinguishment of debt in the fiscal third quarter ending December 31, 2009 of approximately $6 million ($4 million after tax, or $0.04 per diluted share) related to the redemption premium and the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs; and recognizing a loss on the early extinguishment of debt in the fiscal second quarter ended September 30, 2009 of approximately $2 million ($1.3 million after tax, or $0.02 per diluted share) related to the redemption premium and the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs, as well as a charge of approximately $1.7 million ($1.0 million after tax, or $0.01 per diluted share) related to withdrawal from a multi-employer pension plan. 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. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement include: fluctuations in market interest rates; an economic downturn; supply cost pressures; increased industry competition; our ability to successfully consummate and integrate acquisitions; adverse changes in customer buying patterns; increases in energy costs and other operating expenses; the effect of catastrophic events; political and economic uncertainties associated with current world events; and other factors described in the Company’s reports, including its Form 10-K dated March 31, 2009, subsequent Forms 10-Q, and other forms filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.