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ENTEGRIS INC 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Sep 15, 2009)

Filed September 15, 2009For Securities:ENTG

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by Entegris, Inc. (ENTG) reports on a significant equity offering that closed on September 16, 2009. The company entered into an Underwriting Agreement to sell approximately 14 million shares of its common stock at a price of $3.80 per share. This offering was conducted under a registration statement previously filed with the SEC. Notably, the underwriters exercised their full over-allotment option to purchase an additional 2.1 million shares. This indicates strong demand for the offering and a successful capital raise for Entegris. The net proceeds from this transaction are not detailed in this specific filing, but the sale of approximately 16.1 million shares in total at $3.80 per share would have provided substantial funding for the company. Investors should note the date of the offering and the price, as this provides context for the company's financial position and market valuation at that time.

Key Highlights

  • 1Entegris, Inc. entered into an Underwriting Agreement on September 10, 2009.
  • 2The agreement was for the sale of 14,000,000 shares of common stock at $3.80 per share.
  • 3Underwriters exercised their full over-allotment option for an additional 2,100,000 shares.
  • 4The total offering size, including over-allotment, was approximately 16.1 million shares.
  • 5The offering was conducted pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-3.
  • 6The offering was expected to close on September 16, 2009, subject to customary conditions.
  • 7The filing includes exhibits such as the Underwriting Agreement and an opinion of legal counsel.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this Form 8-K filing was to report on Entegris, Inc.'s entry into an Underwriting Agreement for a significant offering of its common stock and to announce the expected closing of this offering.

Entegris sold 14,000,000 shares of common stock at a price of $3.80 per share. With the full exercise of the over-allotment option, the total number of shares sold was approximately 16.1 million.

When underwriters exercise their over-allotment option (also known as a 'greenshoe'), it means they have bought more shares from the company than originally planned to meet higher-than-expected demand from investors. This is generally a positive signal for the offering's success and can help stabilize the stock price in the aftermarket.

The offering, including the exercise of the over-allotment option, was expected to close on September 16, 2009.