Rorer offering
Executive Summary
Firm filed registration covering a public offering of 4.9 mil. common shares, and an equal number of share purchase rights. The shares are issuable upon conversion and/or redemption of the $250 mil. principal amount of 6% senior subordinated debentures issued by the company on Oct. 1. Shares are valued at $51.25 each. Company said a portion of the net proceeds from the sale of the debentures has been used, and the remaining proceeds will be used to repay some of the debt incurred with the USV/Armour acquisition.