-----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, EXbeU0qpY7ziQdj52B6o7i6rHYBGPu6sn+/S172k5UwY9L9h93ASOBj/6za5sOJj taOm55dZVAwQKinQz8eoOQ== 0000893220-03-001218.txt : 20030710 0000893220-03-001218.hdr.sgml : 20030710 20030710115145 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000893220-03-001218 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20030707 ITEM INFORMATION: Other events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial statements and exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20030710 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: TELEFLEX INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000096943 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SURGICAL & MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & APPARATUS [3841] IRS NUMBER: 231147939 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1227 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-05353 FILM NUMBER: 03781369 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 630 W GERMANTOWN PK STE 450 STREET 2: SUITE 450 CITY: PLYMOUTH MEETING STATE: PA ZIP: 19462 BUSINESS PHONE: 2158346301 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 155 SOUTH LIMERICK CITY: LIMERICK STATE: PA ZIP: 19468 8-K 1 w88219e8vk.txt FORM 8-K DATED JULY 7, 2003 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) JULY 7, 2003 ------------ TELEFLEX INCORPORATED (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) DELAWARE 1-5353 23-1147939 -------- ------- ---------- (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer of Incorporation or Organization) Identification No.)
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Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code (610) 834-6301 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------- NOT APPLICABLE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former Name or Former Address, If Changed Since Last Report) --------------- ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE. On July 7, 2003, Teleflex Incorporated issued a press release announcing that, as of July 3, 2003, it had consummated the acquisition of Koltec-Necam, B.V. The foregoing summary is subject to the full text of the press release, which is attached to this Report as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Press Release dated July 7, 2003. 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. Date: July 7, 2003 TELEFLEX INCORPORATED By: /s/ Joan W. Schwartz --------------------------------- Name: Joan W. Schwartz Title: Assistant Secretary EXHIBIT INDEX 99.1 Press Release dated July 7, 2003 EX-99.1 3 w88219exv99w1.txt PRESS RELEASE DATED JULY 7, 2003 Exhibit 99.1 Julie McDowell Vice President, Corporate Communications 610-834-6301 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 7, 2003 TELEFLEX ACQUIRES EUROPEAN MANUFACTURER OF ALTERNATIVE FUEL SYSTEMS Plymouth Meeting, PA --Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX), a global supplier of engineered products, today announced the acquisition of Koltec-Necam, B.V. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Koltec-Necam is a leading supplier of propane and natural gas fuel systems and components to automobile manufacturers and aftermarket conversion centers. Based in Breda, The Netherlands, Koltec-Necam has annual sales of approximately $25 million (US). The acquisition is expected to be accretive to Teleflex's earnings in the first year. TeleflexGFI Control Systems, a division of Teleflex Incorporated, is a leading manufacturer of fuel systems and components for OEM-built natural gas and propane vehicles. The company also supplies a variety of fuel control components for hydrogen powered fuel cell electric vehicle programs. Already a well known supplier in North America, last year TeleflexGFI added to its European operations with the acquisition of a component supplier with operations in The Netherlands and Italy. "The acquisition of Koltec-Necam furthers our initiative to position TeleflexGFI as a leader in the global market for alternative fuel systems," said Jeffrey P. Black, president and chief executive officer of Teleflex. "An established supplier to European OEM's, Koltec-Necam expands TeleflexGFI's presence in the European market and enables them to bring new technologies to their current customers." Lloyd Austin, president of TeleflexGFI, said, "We are excited about the possibilities created by bringing these two companies together. TeleflexGFI is committed to providing our customers with fully integrated components, systems and services. Koltec-Necam's technology, (MORE) Exhibit 99.1 products and engineering expertise complement our current markets and product development direction, expanding our ability to serve our worldwide customers." I. About TeleflexGFI Control Systems A division of Teleflex Incorporated, TeleflexGFI Control Systems is a leading supplier of alternative fuel components and systems for automotive and industrial markets. Headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, the company employs over 400 people and has operations in Canada, France, Italy, The Netherlands and the United States. II. About Teleflex Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX) is a diversified Fortune 1000 company with annual revenues of over $2 billion. The company designs, manufactures and distributes quality engineered products and services for the automotive, marine, industrial, aerospace and medical markets worldwide. Teleflex employs more than 18,000 people worldwide who focus on providing innovative solutions for customers. For more information, see WWW.TELEFLEX.COM. A. Forward-looking information Statements in this news release, other than historical data, are considered forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those contemplated in the statements. These factors are discussed in the company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. -30- -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----