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11/11/09
Teleflex to Present at the Lazard Capital Markets 6th Annual Healthcare Conference
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 11, 2009-- Jeffrey P. Black, chairman and chief executive officer, Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX), is scheduled to speak at the Lazard Capital Markets 6th Annual Healthcare Conference at the St. Regis Hotel in New York City, New York, on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 4:10 p.m. (ET). An audio webcast including the slide presentation will be available on the investor portion of the Teleflex websit... 
11/02/09
Teleflex to Present at the Credit Suisse 2009 Annual Healthcare Conference
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 2, 2009-- Jeffrey P. Black, chairman and chief executive officer, Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX), is scheduled to speak at the Credit Suisse 2009 Healthcare Conference at the Arizona Biltmore Resort in Phoenix, Arizona, on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 4:00 pm. (MST). An audio webcast including the slide presentation will be available on the investor portion of the Teleflex website at www.teleflex.co... 
10/29/09
TELEFLEX MEDICAL LAUNCHES NEW ERGONOMIC KIT DESIGN FOR MAXIMAL BARRIER PRECAUTIONS TRAYS
Arrow® Pressure Injectable Acute Central Venous Catheters Now Available in Kits With New Features to Enhance Ease of Use Research Triangle Park, NC —Teleflex Medical, a leading global provider of disposable medical products for critical care and surgical applications, has announced availability of new ergonomically packaged Maximal Barrier Precautions Trays for its Arrow pressure injectable acute central venous catheters. The new kit design enhances the ease-of-use and ease-of-implementation ... 
10/29/09
HEALTHTRUST PURCHASING GROUP SELECTS ARROW REGIONAL ANESTHESIA PRODUCT LINES FOR NEW THREE-YEAR CONTRACT
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., October 29, 2009 — Teleflex Medical, a leading global provider of disposable medical devices for critical care and surgical applications, announces that Arrow International, Inc. has been awarded a new three-year contract with HealthTrust Purchasing Group (“HealthTrust”), a leading group purchasing organization for healthcare providers in the United States. Under the terms of the contract, HealthTrust will provide access to the Arrow Regional Anesthesia product lin... 
10/27/09
Teleflex Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results
Third Quarter Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations Excluding Special Items of $0.88 per share, up 13% Third Quarter GAAP diluted EPS from Continuing Operations of $0.87 per share, up 18% Third Quarter Cash Flow from Continuing Operations of $103.5 million, up 88% Expects to Achieve Top End of Previously Announced Full Year 2009 EPS Outlook Raises Full Year 2009 Cash Flow Outlook ... 
10/26/09
Teleflex Announces Quarterly Dividend
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 26, 2009-- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of thirty-four cents ($0.34) per share of common stock. The dividend is payable December 15, 2009 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 16, 2009. Teleflex is a diversified company with a significant presence in medical technology and niche businesses s... 
10/12/09
Teleflex Announces Conference Call Information for 2009 Third Quarter Earnings
Live Webcast is Scheduled at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 LIMERICK, Pa., Oct 12, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX) announced today that financial results for the third quarter 2009 will be released before market opens on Tuesday, October 27, 2009. An investor conference call to discuss third quarter results will be held at 9:00 a.m. (ET) on Tuesday, October 27, 2009. The call can be accessed through a live audio webcast on the... 
09/30/09
Teleflex Announces Upcoming Departure of Chief Financial Officer
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 30, 2009-- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that Kevin K. Gordon, executive vice president and chief financial officer, has informed the company of his decision to resign from his position, citing personal reasons. The company is engaged in the process of a search for a successor. Mr. Gordon plans to remain with the company until January 15, 2010 to effect an orderly transition. &#... 
08/31/09
Teleflex to Present at the Thomas Weisel Partners 2009 Healthcare Conference
LIMERICK, Pa., Aug 31, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Jeffrey P. Black, chairman and chief executive officer, Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX), is scheduled to speak at the Thomas Weisel Partners 2009 Healthcare Conference at the Four Seasons in Boston, Massachusetts, on Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. (ET). An audio webcast including the slide presentation will be available on the investor portion of the Teleflex website at www.teleflex.com. Teleflex is a... 
08/31/09
Teleflex Medical Introduces OSMO(TM) Maintenance Free Water Removal for Mechanical Ventilation
Proprietary Media maximizes condensation removal from ventilator circuits RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 31, 2009-- Teleflex Medical has announced the introduction of OSMO, a universal solution that allows for maintenance free water removal from the expiratory limb of the breathing circuit during mechanical ventilation. Humidification is used during mechanical ventilation to maintain a healthy pulmonary hyd... 
08/05/09
Teleflex Completes Sale of Power Systems Business
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 5, 2009-- Teleflex Incorporated announced today it had completed the previously announced sale of its Power Systems business to Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc. About Teleflex IncorporatedTeleflex (NYSE:TFX) is a diversified company that designs, manufactures and distributes quality engineered products and services for the medical, aerospace and commercial markets worldwide. Teleflex employs approxima... 
07/31/09
Teleflex Announces Quarterly Dividend
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 31, 2009-- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of thirty-four cents ($0.34) per share of common stock. The dividend is payable September 15, 2009 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 14, 2009. Teleflex is a diversified company with a significant presence in medical technology and niche businesses s... 
07/27/09
Teleflex Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 27, 2009-- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 28, 2009 and raised its full year financial outlook. Second Quarter Financial Highlights Revenues from continuing operations were $483.1 million compared to $559.7 million in the second quarter of 2008, down 14%. This decline resulted from a decrease in core revenue of 8%, an u... 
07/20/09
Teleflex Medical Expands Taut ADAPt Product Line With Introduction of New Universal Seal Ports
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 20, 2009-- Teleflex Medical has announced the release of three Taut® ADAPt® universal seal ports. The new ADAPt (Asymmetrical Dilating Access Port) products include universal seals and maintain a completely bladeless tip design. ADAPt products are used in laparoscopic surgery specifically focused in general, gynecology, thoracic and abdominal surgery. Taut ADAPt ports with the universal se... 
07/20/09
Teleflex Agrees to Sell Power Systems Business to Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc.
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 20, 2009-- Teleflex Incorporated (the “Company”) announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Power Systems business (“Power”) to Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc. Teleflex will receive cash proceeds of $14.5 million. The transaction is subject to certain customary closing conditions and is expected to be completed in the quarter ended September 27, 2009 at which time Po... 
07/06/09
Teleflex Announces Conference Call Information for 2009 Second Quarter Earnings
Live Webcast is scheduled at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, July 27, 2009 LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 6, 2009-- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that financial results for the second quarter 2009 will be released before market opens on Monday, July 27, 2009. An investor conference call to discuss second quarter results will be held at 9:00 a.m. (ET) on Monday, July 27, 2009. The call can be accessed through a live audio webcast on the compan... 
06/01/09
Teleflex Announces Presentation Time Change at the 8th Annual Needham Life Sciences Conference
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 1, 2009-- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that there has been a time change to the Company’s scheduled presentation at the 8th Annual Needham Life Sciences Conference at the New York Palace Hotel. Jeffrey P. Black, chairman and chief executive officer, will now speak on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. (ET). An audio webcast including the slide presentation will be available on ... 
05/27/09
Teleflex to Present at the 8th Annual Needham Life Sciences Conference
LIMERICK, Pa., May 27, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Jeffrey P. Black, chairman and chief executive officer, Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX), is scheduled to speak at the 8th Annual Needham Life Sciences Conference at the New York Palace Hotel in New York City, on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. (ET). An audio webcast including the slide presentation will be available on the investor portion of the Teleflex website at www.teleflex.com. Teleflex is a diversifi... 
05/26/09
Teleflex to Present at the Goldman Sachs 30th Annual Global Healthcare Conference
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 26, 2009-- Jeffrey P. Black, chairman and chief executive officer, Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX), is scheduled to speak at the Goldman Sachs 30th Annual Global Healthcare Conference at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City, on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 4:20 p.m. (ET). An audio webcast including the slide presentation will be available on the investor portion of the Teleflex website at www.teleflex.com... 
05/05/09
Teleflex Power Systems Continues to Strengthen Its Position in Latin American Alternative Fuel Market
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 5, 2009-- Teleflex Power Systems, a division of Teleflex Incorporated, continued its expansion into Latin America by securing an order in Venezuela for its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel systems. In the past year, Teleflex Power Systems was able to position itself as one of the preferred suppliers for one of the largest government-driven CNG switchovers in the region. Teleflex Power Systems supplies fuel system... 
05/01/09
Stuart A. Randle Joins Teleflex Board of Directors
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 1, 2009-- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that Stuart A. Randle, president and chief executive officer of GI Dynamics, Inc., has joined the company’s Board of Directors. Jeffrey P. Black, chairman and chief executive officer of Teleflex, said, “This appointment further strengthens the Board with expertise in the medical industry. Stuart’s extensive operational experienc... 
04/28/09
Teleflex Aerospace's Actuation Division Announces Contract Award from The Boeing Company for Production of Electromechanical Actuators for the U.S. Air Force A-10 Wing Replacement Program
SIMI VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 28, 2009-- Teleflex Aerospace’s Actuation division (“Teleflex Actuation”) is pleased to announce the contract award from The Boeing Company for production of electromechanical actuators for the U.S. Air Force A-10 Wing Replacement Program. The two versions of the actuators that will be provided by Teleflex Actuation are Roll Trim and Pitch Trim & Roll Tab Shift actuators. The ... 
04/28/09
Teleflex to Present at the Bank of America and Merrill Lynch 2009 Health Care Conference
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 28, 2009-- Jeffrey P. Black, chairman and chief executive officer, Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX), is scheduled to speak at the Bank of America and Merrill Lynch 2009 Health Care Conference at the Palace Hotel, New York, on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 3:20 p.m. (ET). An audio webcast including the slide presentation will be available on the investor portion of the Teleflex website at www.teleflex.com. ... 
04/28/09
Teleflex Reports First Quarter 2009 Results
Reaffirms Full Year EPS and Cash Flow Guidance LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 28, 2009-- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 29, 2009. Revenues from continuing operations were $469.7 million compared to $542.1 million in the first quarter of 2008, down 13% driven by a decline in core revenue of 8% and an unfavorable currency impact of 5%. Core revenue decline by segment was Medic... 
04/28/09
Teleflex Announces Quarterly Dividend
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 28, 2009-- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 34 cents ($0.34) per share of common stock. The dividend is payable June 15, 2009 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 15, 2009. Teleflex is a diversified company with a significant presence in medical technology and niche businesses serving aerospace and comme... 
04/20/09
Teleflex Announces Webcast of Annual Shareholder Meeting
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 20, 2009-- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX) will hold its Annual Shareholder Meeting at 11:00 a.m. (ET) on Friday, May 1, 2009, at the Dolce Valley Forge Hotel, 301 West Dekalb Pike, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. An audio webcast of the meeting will be available live and archived on the company’s website www.teleflex.com. Teleflex designs, manufactures and distributes quality engineered products a... 
04/13/09
Arrow International Announces Worldwide Voluntary Recall of Intra Aortic Balloon Pump (IAB) Catheters
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 13, 2009-- Teleflex Medical announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified the voluntary medical device recall initiated on February 2, 2009 by Arrow International’s Cardiac Care Division involving volume connectors for its 30cc, 40cc and 50cc Intra Aortic Balloon Pump (IAB) Catheters as a Class 1 recall. FDA defines Class I recalls as, “a situation in which there is... 
04/13/09
Teleflex Announces Conference Call Information for 2009 First Quarter Earnings
Live Webcast is scheduled at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 28 LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 13, 2009-- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that financial results for the first quarter 2009 will be released before market opens on Tuesday, April 28, 2009. An investor conference call to discuss first quarter results will be held at 9:00 a.m. (ET) on Tuesday, April 28, 2009. The call can be accessed through a live audio webcast on the ... 
03/23/09
Teleflex Completes Sale of Airfoil Technologies International Singapore Pte. Ltd. to General Electric Company
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 23, 2009-- Teleflex Incorporated (“Teleflex”) has completed the previously announced sale of its 51 percent share of Airfoil Technologies International - Singapore Pte. Ltd., a joint venture between General Electric Company (“GE”) and Teleflex, to GE. The divested business was part of the Teleflex Aerospace Segment and had annual revenues of approximately $250 million comprised of both repair and re... 
03/03/09
Teleflex to Present at the Cowen and Company 29th Annual Healthcare Conference
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 3, 2009-- Jeffrey P. Black, chairman and chief executive officer, Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX), is scheduled to speak at the Cowen and Company 29th Annual Healthcare Conference held at The Boston Marriott Copley Place Hotel, Boston, Massachusetts, on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 3:55 p.m. (ET). An audio webcast including the slides of the presentation will be available on the investor portion of t... 
03/02/09
Teleflex Agrees to Sell Airfoil Technologies International Singapore Pte. Ltd. to General Electric Company
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 2, 2009-- Teleflex Incorporated (“Teleflex” or the “Company”) announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell to General Electric Company (“GE”) its 51 percent share of Airfoil Technologies International - Singapore Pte. Ltd. (ATI-Singapore), a joint venture between GE and Teleflex. Teleflex will receive $300 million for the sale of its joint venture interest and plans to use the net proceeds pri... 
02/25/09
Teleflex Declares Quarterly Dividend
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 25, 2009-- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 34 cents ($0.34) per share of common stock. This dividend is payable March 17, 2009 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 5, 2009. Teleflex is a diversified company with a significant presence in medical technology and niche businesses serving aerosp... 
02/25/09
Teleflex Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2008 Results
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 25, 2009-- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2008. Fourth Quarter 2008 Financial Highlights Fourth quarter revenues from continuing operations increased 2% to $596.5 million from $583.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2007 as a result of 4% core growth, offset by an unfavorable currency impact. ... 
02/24/09
Teleflex Medical Introduces New Arrow Triple Lumen PICC
Expands vascular access product line to support providing the right catheter for the right patient at the right time RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2009-- Teleflex Medical, a division of Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX), has introduced the Arrow® Pressure Injectable Triple Lumen PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter), the latest in the company’s portfolio of venous access solutions designed for clinician and patient safety,... 
02/13/09
Teleflex Medical and ResMed Corporation Sign NIV Mask Distribution Agreement
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Teleflex Medical, a leading global supplier of disposable medical products for critical care and surgical applications, announced today the signing of a distribution agreement with ResMed Corp. This agreement makes Teleflex Medical an exclusive distributor of the ResMed Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) mask portfolio for U.S. acute care hospitals not affiliated with the Veterans Administration. Teleflex Med... 
02/09/09
Teleflex Announces Conference Call Information For 2008 Fourth Quarter and Year End Results
Live Webcast is scheduled at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 25 LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 9, 2009-- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX) announced today that financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2008 will be released before market opens on Wednesday, February 25, 2009. An investor conference call to discuss fourth quarter results will be held at 9:00 a.m. (ET) on Wednesday, February 25, 2009. The call can be accessed through a li... 
01/08/09
Teleflex Provides 2009 Business and Financial Outlook
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 8, 2009--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) will provide a preliminary financial performance outlook for 2009 and discuss its business plans and strategic initiatives in a conference call with investors today. Jeffrey P. Black, chairman and chief executive officer of Teleflex, commented, "2008 was a strong year for Teleflex as we progressed on our stated goals of expanding operating margins, generating strong cash ... 
01/07/09
Teleflex to Present at J.P. Morgan Annual Healthcare Conference
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Jeffrey P. Black, chairman and chief executive officer, Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX), is scheduled to speak at J. P. Morgan’s 27th Annual Healthcare Conference held at the Westin St. Francis Hotel, San Francisco, California, on Thursday, January 15, 2009 at 8:00 a.m. (PT). An audio webcast including the slides of the presentation will be available on the investor portion of the Teleflex website at ... 
12/29/08
Teleflex to Webcast 2009 Business Outlook Conference Call
Live Webcast Is Scheduled at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 8 LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 29, 2008--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that it will hold a conference call with investors to discuss the preliminary business outlook for 2009 at 9:00 am (ET), on Thursday, January 8, 2009. A press release will be distributed earlier that day. The call can be accessed through a live webcast on the company's website, www.teleflex.com. A rep... 
12/17/08
Teleflex to Consolidate Commercial Segment Operations
Company Reaffirms Full Year 2008 Outlook LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 17, 2008--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced the initiation of a program to consolidate operations in its Commercial Segment to address an expectation of continued weakness in the marine and industrial markets. The company expects these actions will result in restructuring and restructuring related charges in the range of $10 million to $12 million before income taxes by ... 
11/03/08
Teleflex to Present at Lazard Capital Markets Healthcare Conference
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 3, 2008--Jeffrey P. Black, chairman and chief executive officer, Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX), is scheduled to speak at the Lazard Capital Markets Healthcare Conference held at The St. Regis, New York City, New York, on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 2:10 p.m. (ET). An audio webcast including the slides of the presentation will be available on the investor portion of the Teleflex website at www.teleflex.com. Teleflex is a diversified co... 
10/29/08
Teleflex to Present at Credit Suisse Annual Healthcare Conference
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 2008--Jeffrey P. Black, chairman and chief executive officer, Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX), is scheduled to speak at the Credit Suisse Annual Healthcare Conference held at the Arizona Biltmore Resort, Phoenix, Arizona, on Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. (MST). An audio webcast including the slides of the presentation will be available on the investor portion of the Teleflex website at www.teleflex.com. Teleflex is a divers... 
10/28/08
Teleflex Declares Quarterly Dividend
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 28, 2008--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 34 cents ($0.34) per share of common stock. This dividend is payable December 15, 2008 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 14, 2008. Teleflex is a diversified company with a significant presence in medical technology and niche businesses serving aerospace and commercial markets, provid... 
10/28/08
Teleflex Reports Strong Third Quarter 2008 Results
Third Quarter Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations Excluding Special Items - $1.11 per Share, up 41% Third Quarter GAAP Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations of $1.06 per Diluted Share Third Quarter Cash Flow from Operations $76 Million, up 65% LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 28, 2008--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) today announced strong financial results for the third quarter ended September 28, 2008. Thir... 
10/13/08
Teleflex Announces Conference Call to Discuss 2008 Third Quarter Financial Results
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that financial results for the third quarter will be released before market opens on Tuesday, October 28, 2008. An investor conference call to discuss third quarter results will be held at 9:00 a.m. (ET) on Tuesday, October 28, 2008. The call can be accessed through a live webcast on the company's website, www.teleflex.com. A replay of the call will also be available on the website. In addition, an audio... 
09/17/08
Teleflex Announces Executive Appointments
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 17, 2008--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) today announced the appointment of two of its executives to new roles in the company's Medical Segment, reporting to Ernest Waaser, President, Teleflex Medical. Vince Northfield has been named Executive Vice President for Global Operations, Teleflex Medical. In this newly created role, he will lead the Segment's manufacturing operations, as well as sourcing, demand planning and distribution. Mr. North... 
09/15/08
Teleflex to Present at UBS Global Life Sciences Conference 2008
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 15, 2008--Jeffrey P. Black, chairman and chief executive officer, Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX), is scheduled to speak at the UBS Global Life Sciences Conference held at the Grand Hyatt, New York City, New York, on Monday, September 22, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. (ET). An audio webcast including the slides of the presentation will be available on the investor portion of the Teleflex website at www.teleflex.com. Teleflex is a diversified company... 
08/25/08
Teleflex to Present at Thomas Weisel Partners Healthcare Conference 2008
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 25, 2008--Jeffrey P. Black, chairman and chief executive officer, Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX), is scheduled to speak at the Thomas Weisel Partners Healthcare Conference held at the Four Seasons, Boston, Massachusetts, on Friday, September 5, 2008 at 10:55 a.m. (ET). An audio webcast including the slides of the presentation will be available on the investor portion of the Teleflex website at www.teleflex.com. Teleflex is a diversified ... 
07/30/08
Teleflex Declares Quarterly Dividend
LIMERICK, Pa., Jul 30, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced that its Board of Directors took action to declare a cash dividend of 34 cents ($0.34) per share of common stock. This dividend is payable September 15, 2008 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 15, 2008. Teleflex is a diversified company with a significant presence in medical technology and niche businesses serving aerospace and commercial markets, providing innovative solutio... 
07/29/08
Teleflex Reports Strong Second Quarter 2008 Results; Raises Full Year 2008 Outlook
Second Quarter Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations Excluding Special Items of $1.05 per share, up 18% Second Quarter Income from Continuing Operations of $38 million or $0.95 per diluted share Second Quarter Medical Core Revenue Growth of 3% Raises Full Year 2008 Outlook for Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations Excluding Special Items to $3.90 to $4.00 per share, on a GAAP basis $3.28 to $3.45 per s... 
07/15/08
Teleflex Announces Conference Call Information for 2008 Second Quarter Financial Results
LIMERICK, Pa., Jul 15, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that financial results for the second quarter will be released before market opens on Tuesday, July 29, 2008. An investor conference call to discuss second quarter results will be held at 9:00 a.m. (ET) on Tuesday, July 29, 2008. The call can be accessed through a live webcast on the company's website, www.teleflex.com. A replay of the call will also be available on the website. In addition, an ... 
06/10/08
Teleflex to Present at Goldman Sachs Twenty-Ninth Annual Global Healthcare Conference
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 10, 2008--Jeffrey P. Black, chairman and chief executive officer, Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX), is scheduled to speak at the Goldman Sachs Global Healthcare Conference held at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, Dana Point, California, on Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 8:40 a.m. (PT). An audio webcast including the slides of the presentation will be available on the investor portion of the Teleflex website at www.teleflex.com. Teleflex is a di... 
05/30/08
Teleflex Medical to Exhibit at Medical Design & Manufacturing East Trade Show
Global healthcare manufacturer part of industry's largest exhibition RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Teleflex Medical will exhibit at the Medical Design & Manufacturing East Trade Show (MD&M) in New York City, June 3 to 5, 2008. As part of this leading exhibition for medical manufacturing, the Teleflex Medical OEM business will display products in a wide variety of categories, such as custom extrusions, devices, introducer systems, advanced delivery systems, sutures, fibers and resins. Te... 
05/13/08
Teleflex to Present at the Bank of America Health Care Conference
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 13, 2008--Jeffrey P. Black, chairman and chief executive officer, Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX), is scheduled to speak at the Bank of America Health Care Conference held at the Four Seasons, Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday, May 14, at 11:20 a.m. (PST). An audio webcast including the slides of the presentation will be hosted via the Bank of America Health Care Conference website and available at www.veracast.com. The slides will also be posted ... 
05/05/08
Stephen K. Klasko, M.D., M.B.A., Joins Teleflex Board of Directors
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 5, 2008--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX), announced today that Dr. Stephen K. Klasko, Senior Vice President for Health Sciences and Dean, College of Medicine at the University of South Florida (USF), and CEO of the University of South Florida Physicians Group, has joined the company's Board of Directors. Jeffrey P. Black, chairman and chief executive officer of Teleflex, said, "Dr. Klasko is an important addition to our board as Teleflex assume... 
05/01/08
Teleflex Announces Dividend Increase; Thirty-One Consecutive Years of Increases
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 1, 2008--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 34 cents ($0.34) per share of common stock. This dividend represents a 6.25% increase over the dividend of 32 cents ($0.32) per share that was paid for the prior quarter. The dividend is payable June 13, 2008 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 15, 2008. Teleflex is a diversified company with a signi... 
04/30/08
Teleflex Announces Webcast of Annual Shareholder Meeting
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 30, 2008--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) will hold its Annual Shareholder Meeting at 11:00 a.m. (ET) on Thursday, May 1, 2008, at the Crowne Plaza Valley Forge, 260 Mall Boulevard, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. An audio webcast of the meeting will be available live and archived on the company's website www.teleflex.com. Teleflex is a diversified company with a significant presence in medical technology and niche businesses serving aerospace... 
04/29/08
Teleflex Reports First Quarter 2008 Results
LIMERICK, Pa., Apr 29, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 30, 2008. First Quarter 2008 Financial Highlights First quarter revenues from continuing operations increased 37% to $604.5 million from $440.3 million in the first quarter of 2007 primarily as a result of the acquisition of Arrow International ("Arrow") in the fourth quarter of 2007 and a favorable currency impact from the company's interna... 
04/16/08
Teleflex Announces Conference Call Information for 2008 First Quarter Earnings
Live Webcast is scheduled at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29 LIMERICK, Pa., Apr 16, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that financial results for the first quarter 2008 will be released before market opens on Tuesday, April 29, 2008. An investor conference call to discuss first quarter results will be held at 9:00 a.m. (ET) on Tuesday, April 29, 2008. The call can be accessed through a live audio webcast on the company's website, www.teleflex.com. A ... 
02/28/08
Teleflex Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2007 Results
Full Year 2007 Operating Cash Flow $283 Million, Up 43% Full Year Net Income Increases to $146 Million or $3.73 per diluted share Full Year Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations Excluding Special Items of $3.24, up 21% Reiterates Full Year 2008 Guidance for Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations Excluding Special Items of $3.70 to $3.90, up over 14% LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 28, 2008--Teleflex ... 
02/27/08
Teleflex Declares Quarterly Dividend
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 27, 2008--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced that its Board of Directors took action on February 26, 2008 to declare a regular quarterly cash dividend of 32 cents ($0.32) per share of common stock. This dividend is payable March 17, 2008 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 5, 2008. Teleflex is a diversified company that designs, manufactures and distributes quality engineered products and services for the medical... 
02/18/08
Teleflex Announces Conference Call Information for 2007 Fourth Quarter and Year End Results
Live Webcast is scheduled at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 29 LIMERICK, Pa., Feb 18, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2007 will be released after market close on Thursday, February 28, 2008. An investor conference call to discuss fourth quarter results will be held at 10:00 a.m. (ET) on Friday, February 29, 2008. The call can be accessed through a live audio webcast on the company's webs... 
01/07/08
Teleflex to Present at the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2008--Jeffrey P. Black, chairman and chief executive officer, Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX), is scheduled to speak at the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference held at the Westin St. Francis, San Francisco, California on Thursday, January 10, at 9:00 a.m. (PST). An audio webcast including the slides of the presentation will be available via the JPMorgan website at http://www.metameetings.com/webcasts/jpmorgan/healthcare08. The slides will also ... 
01/07/08
Teleflex Provides 2008 Business and Financial Outlook
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2008--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX) will provide a preliminary financial performance outlook for 2008 and discuss its business plans and strategic initiatives in a conference call with investors today. Jeffrey P. Black, chairman and chief executive officer of Teleflex commented, "2007 was a remarkable year for Teleflex as we redefined our portfolio of businesses to drive greater consistency of earnings and increased profitability. Ente... 
01/03/08
Teleflex to Webcast 2008 Business Outlook Conference Call
Live Webcast is scheduled at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, January 7 LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 3, 2008--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that it will hold a conference call with investors to discuss the preliminary business outlook for 2008 at 9:00 am (ET), on Monday, January 7, 2008. A press release will be distributed earlier that day. The call can be accessed through a live webcast on the company's website, www.teleflex.com. A replay of the call will also be a... 
12/28/07
Teleflex Completes Sale of Global Automotive and Industrial Businesses to Kongsberg Automotive
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 28, 2007--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) has completed the previously-announced sale of its business units that design and manufacture automotive and industrial driver controls, motion systems and fluid handling systems to Kongsberg Automotive Holding ASA (KOA), a leading global automotive supplier. The divested business units were all part of the Teleflex Commercial Segment and had annual revenues of approximately $855 million. The cash tra... 
12/12/07
Teleflex to Present at the Merrill Lynch Growth Industrials Conference
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 12, 2007--Jeffrey P. Black, chairman and chief executive officer, Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX), is scheduled to speak at the Merrill Lynch 2007 Growth Industrials Conference at 4 World Financial Center, New York, on Thursday, December 13, at 7:30 a.m. (ET). An audio webcast of the presentation will be available via the Merrill Lynch website at http://www.veracast.com/webcasts/ml/growthindustrials07/17101267.cfm. Slides will be posted to ... 
11/26/07
Teleflex to Present at the Lazard Capital Markets Fourth Annual Healthcare Conference
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 26, 2007--Jeffrey P. Black, chairman and chief executive officer, Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX), is scheduled to speak at the 2007 Lazard Healthcare Conference at the New York Palace on Tuesday, November 27, at 8:00 a.m. An audio webcast of the presentation will be available via the Wall Street Webcasting website at http://www.wsw.com/webcast/lz4/tfx/. Slides will be posted today to the Teleflex website at www.teleflex.com. Teleflex is... 
11/01/07
Teleflex Completes Acquisition of Nordisk Aviation Products
LIMERICK, Pa., Nov 01, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that the company has completed the previously-announced acquisition of Nordisk Aviation Products a.s.(Nordisk), a world leader in developing, supplying and servicing containers and pallets for air cargo. A subsidiary of Norsk Hydro, with headquarters in Norway, Nordisk has annual revenues of over $55 million and provides air cargo equipment to more than 150 airlines worldwide. This transaction c... 
10/31/07
Teleflex Reports Third Quarter 2007 Results
Revenues Up 8% Medical Segment Up on Strong Revenues and Operating Profit Growth YTD Operating Cash Flow $208 MillionLIMERICK, Pa., Oct 31, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007. Third Quarter 2007 Financial Highlights Third quarter revenues were $656.1 million, up 8% from $605.5 million in the third quarter of 2006. Core revenue growth for the quarter was 3%. Cash flow from continuing oper... 
10/23/07
Teleflex Declares Quarterly Dividend
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 23, 2007--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 32 cents ($0.32) per share of common stock. This dividend is payable December 14, 2007 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 15, 2007. Teleflex is a diversified company with pro forma annual revenues over $3 billion. Its businesses serve the medical, commercial and aerospace markets. Telef... 
10/17/07
Teleflex Announces Conference Call Information for 2007 Third Quarter Results
Live Webcast is Scheduled at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 1 LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 17, 2007--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that financial results for the third quarter will be released after market close on Wednesday, October 31, 2007. An investor conference call to discuss third quarter results will be held at 9:00 a.m. (ET) on Thursday, November 1, 2007. The call can be accessed through a live webcast on the company's website, www.teleflex.com... 
10/15/07
Teleflex Enters Agreement to Sell Global Automotive Business To Kongsberg Automotive for $560M
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 15, 2007--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX) today announced the signing of an agreement to sell its business units that design and manufacture automotive and industrial driver controls, motion systems and fluid handling systems to Kongsberg Automotive Holding ASA, (KOA) a leading global automotive supplier in a cash transaction valued at $560 million. Financing for the transaction is fully committed. The transaction is subject to regulatory and oth... 
10/15/07
Teleflex Announces that Arrow International has Received FDA Corporate Warning Letter
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 15, 2007--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) today announced that its subsidiary, Arrow International (Arrow) has received a corporate warning letter from the Philadelphia District Office of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA warning cites three site-specific warning letters issued in 2005 and subsequent inspections performed from June 2005 to February 2007 at Arrow's facilities in the United States. The letter expresses concern... 
10/01/07
Teleflex Completes Arrow International Acquisition
Expands Teleflex Medical Business to $1.4 billion Establishes Teleflex Medical as a global leader in disposables for critical care and surgical applications LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 1, 2007--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Arrow International, Inc. (NASDAQ:ARRO), a leading global provider of catheter-based access and therapeutic products for critical and cardiac care. Under terms of the t... 
09/26/07
Teleflex to Present at the UBS Global Life Sciences Conference
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 26, 2007--Jeffrey P. Black, chairman and chief executive officer, Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX), is scheduled to speak at the 2007 UBS Global Life Sciences Conference at the Grand Hyatt New York on Thursday, September 27, at 2:00 p.m. An audio webcast of the presentation will be available via the UBS Investment Bank website at http://events.streamx.us/us/event/eventdetails.aspx?id=ubs20070924. Slides will also be posted to the Teleflex w... 
09/11/07
Teleflex to Acquire Nordisk Aviation Products
Agreement Strengthens and Expands Teleflex Aerospace's Air Cargo Equipment and Services Business LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 11, 2007--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that the company has signed an agreement to acquire Nordisk Aviation Products a.s. (Nordisk), a world leader in developing, supplying and servicing containers and pallets for air cargo. A subsidiary of Norsk Hydro, with headquarters in Norway, Nordisk has annual revenues of o... 
07/30/07
Teleflex Declares Quarterly Dividend
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 30, 2007--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced that its Board of Directors took action to declare a cash dividend of 32 cents ($0.32) per share of common stock. This dividend is payable September 14, 2007 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 15, 2007. Teleflex is a diversified company with 2006 revenues of more than $2.5 billion. Its businesses serve the commercial, medical and aerospace markets. Teleflex has incre... 
07/30/07
Teleflex Reports Second Quarter 2007 Results
26% Increase in Income from Continuing Operations $107 Million Operating Cash Flow LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 30, 2007--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended July 1, 2007. Second Quarter 2007 Financial Highlights Second quarter revenues were $679.7 million, up 5% from $650.2 million in the second quarter of 2006. Revenue growth was principally the result of acquisitions and benefi... 
07/23/07
Teleflex to Acquire Arrow International in $2.0 Billion Transaction
Arrow Shareholders to Receive $45.50 Per Share in Cash -- Redefines Teleflex portfolio with creation of $1.4 Billion Medical Segment -- Establishes Teleflex Medical as a leading global supplier of disposable medical products used in critical care, specialty medical, and surgical applications -- Expands critical care product lines and complements existing respiratory, anesthesia, urology and surgery product lines -- Telefle... 
07/16/07
Teleflex Announces Conference Call Information for 2007 Second Quarter Results
Live Webcast is scheduled at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 31 LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 2007--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that financial results for the second quarter will be released after market close on Monday, July 30, 2007. An investor conference call to discuss second quarter results will be held at 10:00 a.m. (ET) on Tuesday, July 31, 2007. The call can be accessed through a live webcast on the company's website, www.teleflex.com. A replay... 
07/02/07
Teleflex Completes Sale of Precision-Machined Components Business to GKN plc
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 2, 2007--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) has announced the completion of the sale of its Teleflex Aerospace Manufacturing Group (TAMG), a precision-machined components business that was part of its Aerospace Segment, to GKN plc, a leading global supplier of technology-based, highly-engineered products. The agreement to sell this business was previously announced on April 4, 2007. GKN Aerospace is a leader in the design and manufacture of comp... 
06/14/07
Teleflex Announces $300 Million Share Repurchase Program
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 14, 2007--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $300 million of the company's outstanding common shares. "Our strong balance sheet and cash flow generation capability enable us to deliver value to shareholders through share repurchases and the payment of cash dividends while continuing to invest in our current business and in acquisitions," stated Jeffrey P. Black, c... 
05/30/07
Teleflex Presents at the Bank Of America Health Care Conference
Limerick, PA – Jeffrey P. Black, chairman and chief executive officer, Teleflex Incorporated, presented at the 2007 Bank of America Health Care Conference at the Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas, NV on Wednesday, May 30. In his presentation Mr. Black provided an overview of Teleflex Medical, discussed recent initiatives in the Medical Segment and reiterated the company's previously-stated guidance. The company continues to expect diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for... 
05/29/07
Teleflex to Present at the Bank of America Health Care Conference
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 29, 2007--Jeffrey P. Black, chairman and chief executive officer, Teleflex Incorporated, is scheduled to speak at the 2007 Bank of America Health Care Conference at the Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas, NV on Wednesday, May 30, at 8:00 a.m. An audio webcast of the presentation will be available on a site hosted for Bank of America at http://www.veracast.com/webcasts/bas/healthcare07/id96307184.cfm. Slides will be posted to the Teleflex website a... 
05/04/07
Dr. Jeffrey A. Graves Joins Teleflex Board of Directors
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 4, 2007--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX), a leading provider of specialty engineered products for the commercial, medical, and aerospace markets, today announced that Dr. Jeffrey A. Graves has joined the company's Board of Directors. Dr. Graves is president and chief executive officer of C&D Technologies, a leading North American producer and marketer of electrical power storage and conversion systems used in telecommunications, industrial and ... 
05/04/07
Teleflex Increases Dividend 12 Percent; Thirty Consecutive Years of Increases
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 4, 2007--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 32 cents ($0.32) per share of common stock. This dividend represents a 12% increase over the dividend of 28.5 cents ($0.285) per share that was paid for the prior quarter. The dividend is payable June 15, 2007 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 25, 2007. Teleflex is a diversified company with 2006 ann... 
04/30/07
Teleflex Reports First Quarter 2007 Results
Revenues up 11%, Core Growth 8% 56% Increase in Income from Continuing Operations Double-digit Margin Improvement in Aerospace and Medical LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 30, 2007--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended April 1, 2007. First Quarter 2007 Financial Highlights First quarter revenues were $667.3 million, up 11% from $599.9 million in the first quarter of 2006. Core revenue... 
04/27/07
Teleflex Announces Webcast of Annual Shareholder Meeting
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 27, 2007--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) will hold its Annual Shareholder Meeting at 11:00 a.m. (ET) on Friday, May 4, 2007, at The Inn at Valley Forge, 251 West DeKalb Pike, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. An audio webcast of the meeting will be available live and archived on the company's website www.teleflex.com. Teleflex is a diversified company with 2006 annual revenues over $2.6 billion. The company designs, manufactures and distribut... 
04/26/07
Teleflex Expands Wire Rope Offerings with Acquisition of Southern Wire Corporation
Large Wholesale Distributor, Known for Strong Commitment to Customer Service, is Now Part of Teleflex Commercial LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 26, 2007--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that it acquired substantially all of the assets of Southern Wire Corporation, one of the largest wholesale distributors of wire rope cables and related hardware in the U.S. Southern Wire joins Teleflex's Commercial Segment, which reported more than $1.25 billion in... 
04/16/07
Teleflex Announces Conference Call Information for 2007 First Quarter Earnings
Live Webcast is scheduled at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 1 LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 16, 2007--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that financial results for the first quarter 2007 will be released after market close on Monday, April 30, 2007. An investor conference call to discuss first quarter results will be held at 10:00 a.m. (ET) on Tuesday, May 1, 2007. The call can be accessed through a live webcast on the company's website, www.teleflex.com. A repla... 
04/11/07
Teleflex Acquires Specialized Medical Device Business
Expands OEM business with additional product offerings for orthopedic and spine markets LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 11, 2007--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that it has acquired the assets of HDJ Company, Inc. (HDJ) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Specialized Medical Devices, Inc. (SMD), a provider of engineering and manufacturing services to medical device manufacturers. The transaction adds another well respected line of medical c... 
04/04/07
Teleflex Agrees to Sell Precision-Machined Components Business to GKN plc
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 4, 2007--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) today announced the signing of an agreement to sell Teleflex Aerospace Manufacturing Group (TAMG), a precision-machined components business that is part of its Aerospace Segment, to GKN plc, a leading global supplier of technology-based, highly engineered products. The transaction is subject to regulatory and other approvals and is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2007. Terms of the transa... 
03/19/07
Teleflex Names Kevin Gordon Chief Financial Officer
Announces Departure of Martin Headley LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX - News) has announced the appointment of Kevin K. Gordon as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective immediately. Mr. Gordon, 44, was previously senior vice president of corporate development for Teleflex, leading the company's strategy and acquisition programs. Gordon succeeds Martin S. Headley, 50, executive vice president and chief financial officer, who is leaving... 
02/28/07
Teleflex Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2006 Results
4Q Cash flow from operations $130M, Up 47% 4Q Revenues up 7%, Core growth 5% 4Q EPS from continuing operations excluding special charges, $1.12 per diluted share 4Q EPS from continuing operations 98 cents per diluted share LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 28, 2007--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2006. Highlights ... 
02/22/07
Teleflex Declares Quarterly Dividend
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 22, 2007--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 28.5 cents ($0.285) per share of common stock. This dividend is payable March 15, 2007 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 5, 2007. Teleflex is a diversified company with annual revenues of $2.5 billion. Its businesses serve the commercial, medical and aerospace markets. Teleflex has increa... 
02/13/07
Teleflex Announces Conference Call Information for 2006 Fourth Quarter and Year End Results
Live Webcast Is Scheduled at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 1LIMERICK, Pa., Feb 13, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2006 will be released after market close on Wednesday, February 28, 2007. An investor conference call to discuss fourth quarter results will be held at 10:00 a.m. (EST) on Thursday, March 1, 2007. The call can be accessed through a live audio webcast on the company's website, w... 
11/30/06
Teleflex Completes Acquisition of Ecotrans, Producer of Auxiliary Power Systems for Railroads
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 30, 2006--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) today announced it has completed the acquisition of Ecotrans Technologies Inc., a leading supplier of locomotive anti-idling and emissions reductions solutions for the railroad industry. Ecotrans will be integrated into Teleflex Power Systems, also a leading supplier of auxiliary power units (APUs) and alternative fuel systems for heavy truck, industrial vehicle, automotive and rail applications. Terms of ... 
11/08/06
Teleflex Agrees to Acquire Leading Supplier of Auxiliary Power Systems for Railroads
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 8, 2006--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Ecotrans Technologies Inc, a leading supplier of locomotive anti-idling and emissions reductions solutions for the railroad industry. Teleflex Power Systems, a supplier of auxiliary power units (APUs) and alternative fuel systems for heavy-duty truck, industrial vehicle, automotive and rail applications has been the exclusive manufacturer of APUs for Eco... 
11/08/06
Teleflex Acquires Laparoscopic Medical Device Business
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 8, 2006--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that it has acquired the assets of Taut Inc., an innovative provider of instruments and devices for minimally invasive surgical procedures. The business will become part of Teleflex Medical, a division of Teleflex Incorporated with 2005 revenues of over $830 million. In 2005, Taut's annual revenues for these product lines were approximately $10 million. Teleflex is currently a distributor of... 
10/31/06
Federal Court of Appeals Upholds District Court Order Rejecting Award Against Teleflex Subsidiary in Trademark Claim
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 31, 2006--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) has announced that on Friday, October 27, 2006, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit upheld the February 2005 decision of a judge in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia rejecting a jury award against one of its subsidiaries, Rusch, for reasonable royalties and profits based on trademark infringement claims. The same Court of Appeals also reaffirmed th... 
10/25/06
Teleflex Announces Third Quarter 2006 Results
Revenue Up 9%, Core Growth 6%, Net Income Up 7% Strong Cash Flow from Operations LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2006--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 24, 2006. Third Quarter Revenues Revenues were $639.1 million, up 9% from $587.4 million in the third quarter of 2005. Core revenue growth, which excludes the impact of acquisitions, divestitures and currency, was 6%. Th... 
10/23/06
Teleflex Declares Quarterly Dividend
LIMERICK, Pa., Oct 23, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 28.5 cents ($0.285) per share of common stock. This dividend is payable December 15, 2006 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 1, 2006. Teleflex is a diversified company with revenues of $2.5 billion in 2005. Its businesses serve the commercial, medical and aerospace markets. Teleflex has incre... 
10/23/06
Teleflex Announces Executive Appointment, R. Ernest Waaser Named President of Teleflex Medical
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 23, 2006--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) today announced that R. Ernest Waaser has been appointed president of Teleflex Medical. A division of Teleflex Incorporated, Teleflex Medical provides well-known, branded disposable medical products, surgical instruments and specialty devices for a wide range of diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical procedures. The division has operations in 18 countries, over 7,000 employees worldwide and 2005 revenues of ... 
10/09/06
Teleflex Announces Conference Call Information for 2006 Third Quarter Results
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 9, 2006--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that financial results for the third quarter will be released after market close on Wednesday, October 25, 2006. An investor conference call to discuss third quarter results will be held at 10:00 a.m. (ET) on Thursday, October 26, 2006. The call can be accessed through a live webcast on the company's website, www.teleflex.com. A replay of the call will also be available on the website. In ... 
07/27/06
Teleflex Announces Second Quarter 2006 Results; Core Revenue Growth 4%; Q2 Operating Cash Flow $96 Million; Quarterly Dividend Announced
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 27, 2006--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 25, 2006. Revenues from continuing operations were $682.6 million, up 4 percent from $657.0 million in the second quarter of 2005. Core growth in the quarter was 4 percent. Income from continuing operations for the second quarter was $36.0 million or 89 cents per diluted share, compared to $38.1 million or 93 cents per diluted share in the ... 
07/19/06
Teleflex Announces Conference Call Information for 2006 Second Quarter Results; Live Webcast Is Scheduled at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, July 28
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 19, 2006--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that financial results for the second quarter will be released after market close on Thursday, July 27, 2006. An investor conference call to discuss second quarter results will be held at 8:00 a.m. (ET) on Friday, July 28, 2006. The call can be accessed through a live webcast on the company's website, www.teleflex.com. A replay of the call will also be available on the website. In addition,... 
06/14/06
Teleflex Updates Earnings Outlook; Expectations Reduced on Slower Medical Segment Recovery and 2Q Charges; Additional Restructuring Announced
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 14, 2006--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) today issued revised 2006 earnings guidance that principally reflects the impact on the company's second quarter results of a slower than expected recovery in its Medical Segment performance and non-recurring charges. The company now expects second quarter earnings from continuing operations to be up modestly on a sequential basis, but substantially lower than the prior year's second quarter. As a result, ... 
05/17/06
Teleflex to Present at the GARP Research Corporation Investor Conference
LIMERICK, Pa., May 17, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Jeffrey P. Black, chairman and chief executive officer, Teleflex Incorporated, is scheduled to speak at the 2006 GARP Research Corporation Investor Conference at the InterContinental Harbor Court Hotel in Baltimore, MD on Thursday, May 18, at 12:00 p.m. An audio webcast of the presentation will be available on the GARP Research Corporation website at http://www.wsw.com/webcast/garp/tfx/. Slides will be posted to the Teleflex website at www.t... 
05/09/06
Teleflex Announces Change in Medical Group Leadership
LIMERICK, Pa., May 09, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that Forrest R. Whittaker, president and chief operating officer of the company's Medical Group has resigned. John J. Sickler, chairman of Teleflex Medical and vice chairman of Teleflex Incorporated, will assume the additional responsibilities of Medical Group president on an interim basis. The company is in the process of a search for Mr. Whittaker's successor. He had been president and chief o... 
04/28/06
Teleflex Announces Webcast of Annual Shareholder Meeting
LIMERICK, Pa., Apr 28, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) will hold its Annual Shareholder Meeting at 11:00 a.m. (ET) on Friday, May 5, 2006, at the Hilton Valley Forge, 251 West DeKalb Pike, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. An audio webcast of the meeting will be available live and archived on the company's website www.teleflex.com. eleflex is a diversified industrial company with annual revenues of over $2.5 billion. The company designs, manufactures and distribute... 
04/26/06
Teleflex Announces First Quarter 2006 Results; Income from Continuing Operations up 17%; Core Revenue Growth 4%; Announces Dividend Increase of 14%
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 26, 2006--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 26, 2006. Revenues from continuing operations were $632.2 million, up 1 percent from $623.6 million in the first quarter of 2005. Core growth of 4 percent in the quarter was substantially offset by currency translation. Income from continuing operations for the first quarter was $29.0 million or 71 cents per diluted share, an increase of 1... 
04/12/06
Teleflex Announces Conference Call Information for 2006 First Quarter Earnings; Live Webcast is scheduled at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 27
LIMERICK, Pa., Apr 12, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that financial results for the first quarter 2006 will be released after market close on Wednesday, April 26, 2006. An investor conference call to discuss first quarter results will be held at 10:00 a.m. (ET) on Thursday, April 27, 2006. The call can be accessed through a live webcast on the company's website, www.teleflex.com. A replay of the call will also be available on the website. In addit... 
03/27/06
Teleflex Announces Changes to Its Board of Directors
LIMERICK, Pa., Mar 27, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced that Lennox K. Black, Chairman of the Board of Directors has announced his intention to retire as Chairman and as a member of the Board, effective with the election of his successor at the company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 5, 2006. The Board of Directors has appointed Jeffrey P. Black, President and Chief Executive Officer of Teleflex and a Board member since 2002, to the additional posi... 
03/13/06
Teleflex Extends Filing of Annual Report on Form 10-K; Expects Tax Benefit to Discontinued Operations; No Change Expected in Reported Results from Continuing Operations
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 13, 2006--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) today announced that the company has filed a notification with the Securities and Exchange Commission that the company is extending the time for filing of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 25, 2005. As indicated in the company's Form 12b-25, in connection with the preparation of its financial statements the company has undertaken an extensive analysis of tax accounts. This ... 
02/27/06
Teleflex Announces Fourth Quarter and Year End 2005 Results
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 27, 2006--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX): -- Cash flow from continuing operations up 32% for 2005 -- Diluted EPS from continuing operations $3.41 for 2005, $1.00 for 4th quarter -- Diluted EPS from continuing operations excluding special charges and gains, $3.65 for 2005, 98 cents in 4th quarter Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended Decem... 
02/23/06
Teleflex Declares Quarterly Dividend
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2006--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced that its Board of Directors took action on February 22, 2006, to declare a cash dividend of twenty-five cents ($0.25) per share of common stock. This dividend is payable March 15, 2006 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 6, 2006. Teleflex is a diversified industrial company with annual revenues of $2.4 billion. Its businesses serve the commercial, medical and aerospac... 
02/14/06
Teleflex Announces Conference Call Information for 2005 Fourth Quarter and Year End Results; Live Webcast is Scheduled at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 28
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 14, 2006--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2005 will be released after market close on Monday, February 27, 2006. An investor conference call to discuss fourth quarter results will be held at 10:00 a.m. (EST) on Tuesday, February 28, 2006. The call can be accessed through a live audio webcast on the company's website, www.teleflex.com. A replay of the call will also be avai... 
01/06/06
Teleflex Provides 2006 Outlook
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 6, 2006--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) today provided its preliminary financial performance outlook for 2006. The company anticipates diluted earnings per share from continuing operations before restructuring charges and options expense for the full year 2006 to be in the range of $4.05 to $4.25. Non-cash expense related to accounting for stock options is expected to be in the range of $7 to $8 million, or 12 to 14 cents per fully diluted share.... 
12/19/05
Teleflex to Webcast 2006 Business Outlook Conference Call; Live Webcast is scheduled at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 6
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 19, 2005--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that its preliminary business outlook for 2006 will be distributed in a press release before the market opens on Friday, January 6, 2006. An investor conference call to discuss the outlook will be held later that morning at 10:00 a.m. (ET). The call will be accessible through a live audio webcast on the company's website, www.teleflex.com. A replay of the call will also be available on the ... 
11/10/05
Teleflex Declares Quarterly Dividend
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 10, 2005--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced that its Board of Directors took action to declare a cash dividend of twenty-five cents ($0.25) per share of common stock. This dividend is payable December 15, 2005 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 25, 2005. Teleflex is a diversified industrial company with annual revenues of $2.4 billion. Its businesses serve the automotive, marine, industrial, medical, and aer... 
10/26/05
Teleflex Reports Third Quarter 2005 Results; 52 % Increase in Earnings from Continuing Operations; 4 % Core Growth; Strong Cash Flow from Operations; Margin Improvement in Aerospace and Medical
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 26, 2005--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) today reported that revenues from continuing operations for the third quarter of 2005 increased 2 percent to $587.4 million, compared to $575.9 million for the third quarter of 2004. Income from continuing operations for the quarter was $35.7 million or 87 cents per diluted share, an increase of 52 percent over the prior year. Excluding special charges and gains on sale of assets, income from continuing op... 
10/10/05
Teleflex Announces Conference Call Information for 2005 Third Quarter Earnings; Live Webcast is scheduled at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 27
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 10, 2005--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that financial results for the third quarter 2005 will be released after market close on Wednesday, October 26, 2005. An investor conference call to discuss third quarter results will be held at 10:00 a.m. (ET) on Thursday, October 27, 2005. The call can be accessed through a live audio webcast on the company's website, www.teleflex.com. A replay of the call will also be available on the we... 
08/12/05
Teleflex Completes Sale of Automotive Pedal Systems Business to an Affiliate of Sun Capital Partners
LIMERICK, Pa., Aug 12, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) today announced that the company has completed the previously announced sale of its automotive pedal systems business to an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc., a leading private investment firm specializing in leveraged buyouts and investments in market-leading companies. Teleflex's agreement to sell the automotive pedal systems business to Sun Capital Partners was previously announced on July 1, 2005.... 
07/26/05
Teleflex Announces $140 Million Share Repurchase Program; Declares Quarterly Dividend
LIMERICK, Pa., Jul 26, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) has authorized the repurchase of up to $140 million of outstanding Teleflex common stock over the next 12 months. Under the plan announced today, repurchases of Teleflex stock will be made from time to time, at the Company's discretion, in the open market and through privately negotiated transactions. "During the first half of this year we have made significant progress in generat... 
07/26/05
Teleflex Reports Second Quarter 2005 Results; Revenues up 11%, Core Growth up 4%; Record Quarterly Earnings from Continuing Operations; Record First Half Cash Flow from Operations
LIMERICK, Pa., Jul 26, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) today reported that revenues from continuing operations for the second quarter of 2005 increased 11 percent to $658.0 million, compared to $593.1 million for the second quarter of 2004. Income from continuing operations for the quarter was $38.3 million or 93 cents per diluted share. Income from continuing operations excluding special charges related to the restructuring and divestiture program was $42.6 millio... 
07/06/05
Teleflex Announces Conference Call Information for 2005 Second Quarter Earnings; Live Webcast is scheduled at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 27
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 6, 2005--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that financial results for the second quarter 2005 will be released after market close on Tuesday, July 26, 2005. An investor conference call to discuss second quarter results will be held at 10:00 a.m. (ET) on Wednesday, July 27, 2005. The call can be accessed through a live audio webcast on the company's website, www.teleflex.com. A replay of the call will also be available on the website. In ... 
07/01/05
Teleflex Enters Agreement to Sell Pedal Systems Business to an Affiliate of Sun Capital Partners
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 1, 2005--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) today announced the signing of an agreement to sell its automotive pedal systems business to an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc., a leading private investment firm specializing in leveraged buyouts and investments in market-leading companies. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory and other approvals and is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2005. Terms of the transaction were n... 
05/31/05
Teleflex to Present at the FBR 9th Annual Growth Investor Conference Wednesday June 1
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 31, 2005--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) today announced that Jeffrey P. Black, President and CEO, will present at the Friedman Billings Ramsey 9th Annual Growth Investor Conference at the Millennium Broadway Hotel in New York City on June 1, 2005 from 5:20 pm to 5:50 pm EST. During his remarks, Mr. Black will discuss the company's business segments and strategic initiatives highlighting the Medical Segment. He will also reiterate the company's previo... 
04/29/05
Teleflex Stockholders Elect Four Members to the Board of Directors
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 29, 2005--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that George Babich, Jr., and Benson F. Smith were elected to Teleflex's Board of Directors at the company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Mr. Babich is retired from The Pep Boys -- Manny, Moe & Jack, a full service automotive retail and service chain, where he served as president. Mr. Smith is chief executive officer of BFS & Associates, LLC, a company specializing in strategic planning and ... 
04/29/05
Teleflex Increases Dividend 14 Percent; Twenty-Eight Consecutive Years of Increases
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 29, 2005--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 25 cents ($0.25) per share of common stock. This dividend represents a 14% increase over the dividend of 22 cents ($0.22) per share that was paid for the prior quarter. The dividend is payable June 15, 2005 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 25, 2005. Teleflex is a diversified industrial company with... 
04/28/05
Teleflex Announces Webcast of Annual Shareholder Meeting
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 28, 2005--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) will hold its Annual Shareholder Meeting at 11:00 a.m. (ET) on Friday, April 29, 2005, at the Hilton Valley Forge, 251 West DeKalb Pike, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. An audio webcast of the meeting will be available live and archived on the company's website www.teleflex.com. Teleflex is a diversified industrial company with annual revenues of more than $2.4 billion. The company designs, manufactures ... 
04/20/05
Teleflex Reports First Quarter 2005 Results Strong Cash Flow from Operations; Double-Digit Operating Profit Improvement in Aerospace and Medical Segments
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 20, 2005--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) today reported that revenues from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2005 increased 8 percent to $626.0 million, compared to $579.7 million for the first quarter of 2004. Cash flow from continuing operations increased substantially to $59.4 million, compared to $16.8 million realized in the same quarter last year. Free cash flow (cash flow from operations less capital expenditures and dividends) w... 
04/06/05
Teleflex Announces Conference Call Information for 2005 First Quarter Earnings; Live Webcast is scheduled at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 21
LIMERICK, Pa., Apr 06, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that financial results for the first quarter 2005 will be released after market close on Wednesday, April 20, 2005. An investor conference call to discuss first quarter results will be held at 10:00 a.m. (EST) on Thursday, April 21, 2005. The call can be accessed through a live audio webcast on the company's website, www.teleflex.com. A replay of the call will also be available on the website. I... 
02/28/05
Teleflex Completes Sale of Sermatech International
LIMERICK, Pa., Feb 28, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that the company has completed the sale of its Sermatech International business to Arsenal Capital Partners, a private equity firm that invests in middle market manufacturing and service companies, in a cash transaction. With annual revenues of approximately $85 million in 2004, Sermatech is a provider of engineered coatings and specialty chemical processes to original equipment manufacturers i... 
02/24/05
Teleflex Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2004 Results; Strong Free Cash Flow
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2005--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) today reported that revenues from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of 2004 increased 18 percent to $669.6 million, compared to $569.1 million in 2003. This revenue increase of 18 percent included 6 percent from core growth. For the full year 2004, revenues from continuing operations increased to $2.49 billion compared to $2.15 billion in 2003, representing a 15 percent year over year increase of wh... 
02/09/05
Teleflex Declares Dividend
LIMERICK, Pa., Feb 9, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced that its Board of Directors took action on February 8, 2005, to declare a cash dividend of twenty-two cents ($0.22) per share of common stock. This dividend is payable March 15, 2005 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 25, 2005. Teleflex is a diversified industrial company with annual revenues of more than $2 billion. Its businesses serve the automotive, marine, industr... 
02/02/05
Teleflex Announces Conference Call Information for 2004 Fourth Quarter Earnings; Live Webcast is scheduled at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 25
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 2, 2005--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2004 will be released after market close on Thursday, February 24, 2005. An investor conference call to discuss fourth quarter results will be held at 10:00 a.m. (EST) on Friday, February 25, 2005. The call can be accessed through a live audio webcast on the company's website, www.teleflex.com. A replay of the call will also be availabl... 
01/26/05
Court Overrules Jury Award Against Teleflex Subsidiary in Trademark Infringement Action
LIMERICK, Pa., Jan 26, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that a trial judge in the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Georgia entered an order rejecting a jury award of $34.8 million for reasonable royalties and profits against one of its subsidiaries, Rusch, based on trademark infringement claims. "We are pleased that the judge has carefully considered the facts of this case and determined that the award of any damages against ... 
12/16/04
Teleflex Provides 2005 Outlook
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 16, 2004--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) today provided a preliminary financial performance outlook for 2005. The company expects reported diluted earnings per share for the full year 2005 including charges related to the previously-announced restructuring and divestiture program to be in the range of $2.80 to $3.00 and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, excluding one-time charges, to be in the range of $3.60 to $3.80. This prelim... 
12/14/04
Teleflex Revises Time for Webcast of Conference Call To Discuss Business Outlook for 2005; Live Webcast is scheduled at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, December 17
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 2004--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) will hold a conference call with investors on December 17, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. (EST) to discuss business outlook for 2005. The company will update recent announcements and provide earnings outlook for 2005. A press release will be issued prior to the call. The call will be simultaneously webcast on the company's website, www.teleflex.com and will be available on the company's site for the next few months. In add... 
12/13/04
Teleflex Announces Webcast of Conference Call to Discuss Business Outlook for 2005; Live Webcast is Scheduled at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, December 17
LIMERICK, Pa., Dec 13, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) will hold a conference call with investors on December 17, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. (EST) to discuss business outlook for 2005. The company will update recent announcements and provide earnings outlook for 2005. A press release will be issued prior to the call. The call will be simultaneously webcast on the company's website, www.teleflex.com and will be available on the company's site for the next few months. In ad... 
11/11/04
CORRECTING and REPLACING Teleflex Announces Restructuring Program; Actions Expected to Achieve Annualized Cost Benefits of $75-$85 Million by the End of 2005
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 11, 2004--In BW5933 issued Nov. 10, 2004: Second graph, last line should read: range of $1.20 to $1.47 (sted range of $1.00 to $1.27). The corrected release reads: TELEFLEX ANNOUNCES RESTRUCTURING PROGRAM; ACTIONS EXPECTED TO ACHIEVE ANNUALIZED COST BENEFITS OF $75-$85 MILLION BY THE END OF 2005 Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) today announced the initiation of a divestiture and restructuring program designed to improve future operat... 
11/10/04
Teleflex Announces Restructuring Program; Actions Expected to Achieve Annualized Cost Benefits of $75-$85 Million by the End of 2005
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 10, 2004--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) today announced the initiation of a divestiture and restructuring program designed to improve future operating performance and position Teleflex for earnings growth in the years ahead. The planned actions include exiting or divesting underperforming businesses, consolidating operations and leveraging infrastructure for greater productivity. The company expects to record costs related to this program in the ran... 
11/09/04
Teleflex Declares Dividend
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 9, 2004--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced that its Board of Directors took action on November 8, 2004, to declare a cash dividend of twenty-two cents ($0.22) per share of common stock. This dividend is payable December 15, 2004 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 25, 2004. Teleflex is a diversified industrial company with annual revenues of more than $2.5 billion. Its businesses serve the automotive, marine, ... 
10/20/04
Teleflex Reports Third Quarter 2004 Results; 14% Revenue, 29% Cash Flow Growth in the Quarter
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 20, 2004--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) today reported revenues in the third quarter ended September 26, 2004 increased 14 percent to $625.8 million compared to $550.9 million for the year-ago quarter. Net income in the quarter was $17.5 million, a 4 percent decline from $18.2 million in the prior year and diluted earnings per share were 43 cents compared to 45 cents in the prior year. Current quarter results include a benefit of 5 cents per share f... 
10/13/04
Teleflex Announces Conference Call Information for 2004 Third Quarter Earnings; Live Webcast is scheduled at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 21
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 13, 2004--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that financial results for the third quarter 2004 will be released after market close on Wednesday, October 20, 2004. An investor conference call to discuss third quarter results will be held at 10:00 a.m. (ET) on Thursday, October 21, 2004. The call can be accessed through a live audio webcast on the company's website, www.teleflex.com. A replay of the call will also be available on the websit... 
09/20/04
Teleflex Revises Third and Fourth Quarter Outlook; Financial Pressures in Automotive Business Impact Expected Results
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 20, 2004--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX) today announced that the company is revising its outlook for the third and fourth quarter of 2004. Teleflex now expects diluted earnings per share in the range of 38 cents to 40 cents for the 2004 third quarter, which represents earnings per share for the full year of $2.60 to $2.70. These estimates reflect: -- An anticipated decline of $5-7 million per quarter in the operating profits of th... 
08/10/04
Teleflex Announces Executive Appointment; Martin S. Headley Named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 10, 2004--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) today announced that Martin S. Headley has been appointed executive vice president and chief financial officer effective August 16, 2004. "Mr. Headley's broad financial experience, with more than 25 years in manufacturing and the industries we serve, will help us as we transition Teleflex toward a more unified global organization," said Jeffrey P. Black, president and chief executive officer. "I am very ... 
08/04/04
Teleflex Declares Dividend
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 4, 2004--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced that its Board of Directors took action to declare a cash dividend of twenty-two cents ($0.22) per share of common stock. This dividend is payable September 15, 2004 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 25, 2004. Teleflex is a diversified industrial company with annual revenues of more than $2 billion. Its businesses serve the automotive, marine, industrial, medical and a... 
07/22/04
Teleflex Enters Agreement for Credit Facility
LIMERICK, Pa., Jul 22, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that the company has entered into a syndicated bank agreement for a $400 million revolving credit facility with a $100 million expansion feature and a five-year term. The syndication of nineteen banks was led by JP Morgan Securities and Wachovia Capital Markets. The Company plans to use its credit facility for general corporate purposes including the funding of internal growth initiatives a... 
07/14/04
Teleflex Announces Second Quarter 2004 Results
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 14, 2004--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that revenues for the second quarter ended June 27, 2004 increased 13 percent to $653.4 million compared to $577.9 million for the second quarter of 2003. Net income in the quarter increased to $34.2 million compared to $31.8 million in the prior year. Diluted earnings per share were 84 cents compared with 80 cents for the same period a year ago. Results for the second quarter of 2004 included ... 
07/08/04
Teleflex Completes Senior Note Financing
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 8, 2004--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today the closing of a Senior Note financing for its recently completed acquisition of Hudson Respiratory Care, Inc. (Hudson). The offering of $350 million in Senior Notes was priced at 5.23% to 5.85% depending on the maturity. The notes consist of $150 million of seven-year notes, $100 million of ten-year notes, and $100 million of twelve-year notes. Rates are fixed over the tenure of the notes... 
07/07/04
Teleflex Announces Conference Call Information for 2004 Second Quarter Earnings; Live Webcast is Scheduled at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, July 15
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 7, 2004--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that financial results for the second quarter 2004 will be released after market close on Wednesday, July 14, 2004. An investor conference call to discuss second quarter results will be held at 10:00 a.m. (ET) on Thursday, July 15, 2004. The call can be accessed through a live audio webcast on the company's website, www.teleflex.com. A replay of the call will also be available on the website. In... 
07/06/04
Teleflex Completes Acquisition of Hudson Respiratory Care, Inc.
LIMERICK, Pa., Jul 6, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex lncorporated (NYSE:TFX) announces the completion of the acquisition of Hudson Respiratory Care, Inc. (Hudson) a leading provider of disposable medical products for respiratory care and anesthesia. With the completion of the acquisition, Hudson becomes part of Teleflex Medical's Medical Products business which designs, manufactures and distributes disposable products for the clinical specialties of anesthesia, respiratory care and urol... 
07/06/04
Teleflex Updates Earnings Outlook And Revises Full Year Guidance
LIMERICK, Pa., Jul 6, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) today announced that earnings per share for the company's second quarter ended June 27, 2004 are expected to be in the range of 83 to 85 cents per share. For the full year, the company now anticipates earnings will be in the range of $2.90 to $3.00 which is lower than the company's previous guidance of $3.10 to $3.20. For the quarter, total revenues will grow to an estimated $660 million, a 14 percent incre... 
06/30/04
The Heico Companies LLC Acquires National Strand Products from Teleflex
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 30, 2004--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that The Heico Companies, LLC has acquired the assets of the National Strand galvanized and stainless steel strand product line from Teleflex in a cash transaction valued at $9.2 million. With $19 million in annual sales, National Strand products primarily serve the electric utility, cable television and telecommunications industries. Teleflex acquired the National Strand business in 2002 as pa... 
05/17/04
Teleflex Agrees to Acquire Hudson Respiratory Care, Inc.
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 17, 2004--Teleflex lncorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that it has agreed to acquire Hudson Respiratory Care, Inc. (Hudson) from entities controlled by Freeman Spogli & Co. and management in a cash transaction valued at $460 million including the net present value of future tax benefits exceeding $60 million. The price includes the retirement of all existing Hudson indebtedness. With $185 million in 2003 revenue, Hudson is a leading provider o... 
05/17/04
NHK Spring Co. Acquires Teleflex-NHK Automotive, Co. Ltd.
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 17, 2004--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) and NHK Spring Co. Ltd, (NHK) Yokohama, Japan, announced today that NHK has acquired all of the shares of Teleflex-NHK Automotive Co., Ltd. a joint venture formed by Teleflex and NHK in January 2002. The company, which will now be known as Uniflex Co., Ltd., manufactures mechanical cable controls for the automotive industry and had annual revenues in 2003 of $35 million. The terms of the transaction were not di... 
05/06/04
Johnson Outdoors Acquires Techsonic Industries Humminbird(R) Joins Winning Outdoor Recreation Brand Portfolio
Racine, Wisconsin -- Johnson Outdoors Inc. (Nasdaq: JOUT) today announced it has acquired Techsonic Industries Inc., a global leader in underwater sonar and video viewing, and GPS technologies, from Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX). The acquisition adds the popular Humminbird® brand to Johnson Outdoors' marine electronics group portfolio which includes trolling motors and accessories sold under the Minn Kota® name. The $28 million deal reinforces the Company's strategic focus on acquisition... 
04/30/04
Teleflex Stockholders Elect Three Members to the Board of Directors
LIMERICK, Pa., Apr 30, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that James W. Zug was elected to Teleflex's Board of Directors at the Company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Mr. Zug retired as audit partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. He is a director of Amkor Technology, Inc. and Brandywine Group of Mutual Funds. Reelected to the board at the Teleflex stockholder meeting were Patricia C. Barron, a retired clinical professor, Stern School of Busines... 
04/30/04
Teleflex Increases Dividend 10 Percent; Twenty-Seven Consecutive Years of Increases
LIMERICK, Pa., Apr 30, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that its Board of Directors declared an increase in the quarterly cash dividend from 20 cents ($0.20) per share to 22 cents ($0.22) per share of common stock. This dividend is payable June 15, 2004 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 25, 2004. The new annual rate of 88 cents ($0.88) per share is an increase of 10% over the previous rate. Teleflex is a diversified indus... 
04/14/04
Teleflex Announces First Quarter 2004 Results; Revenues Increased 17% to $638 Million
LIMERICK, Pa., Apr 14, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that revenues for the first quarter ended March 28, 2004 increased 17 percent to $638.0 million compared to $546.2 million for the first quarter of 2003. Net income in the quarter increased to $29.5 million compared to $29.2 million in the prior year. Diluted earnings per share were 73 cents compared with 74 cents for the same period a year ago. In the first quarter of 2003, results included a ... 
04/07/04
Teleflex Announces Conference Call Information for 2004 First Quarter Earnings; Live Webcast is scheduled at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 15
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 7, 2004--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX) announced today that financial results for the first quarter 2004 will be released after market close on Wednesday, April 14, 2004. An investor conference call to discuss first quarter results will be held at 10:00 a.m. (ET) on Thursday, April 15, 2004. The call can be accessed through a live audio webcast on the company's website, www.teleflex.com. A replay of the call will also be available on the website. ... 
03/02/04
Teleflex Comments on Trademark Infringement Action Against Subsidiary
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 2, 2004--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that on February 13, 2004 the company was notified that a jury sitting in the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Georgia had rendered a verdict against one of its subsidiaries, Rusch, Inc., in a trademark infringement case in the amount of $2.6 million as "reasonable royalty" and an additional $32.2 million as "unjust enrichment." Judgment was not entered on the verdict, and th... 
02/11/04
Teleflex Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2003 Results; Announces Outlook for 2004
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11, 2004--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) today reported that revenues for the fourth quarter of 2003 increased 18 percent to $607.4 million, compared to $513.3 million in 2002. Net income for the quarter was $29.8 million, a 15 percent decline compared to $35.0 million for the same period a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were 74 cents compared to 88 cents per share for the same period in 2002. In 2002, fourth quarter results included 16 cents p... 
02/10/04
Teleflex Declares Dividend
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 10, 2004--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced that its Board of Directors took action on February 9, 2004, to declare a cash dividend of twenty cents ($0.20) per share of common stock. The dividend is payable March 15, 2004, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 25, 2004. Teleflex is a diversified industrial company with annual revenues of more than $2 billion. Its businesses serve the automotive, marine, industri... 
02/06/04
Teleflex Announces Conference Call Information for 2003 Fourth Quarter Earnings; Live Webcast is scheduled at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2004
LIMERICK, Pa., Feb 6, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2003 will be released after market close on Wednesday, February 11, 2004. An investor conference call to discuss fourth quarter results will be held at 11:00 a.m. (ET) on Thursday, February 12, 2004. The call can be accessed through a live audio webcast on the company's website, www.teleflex.com. A replay of the call will also be availa... 
01/05/04
Teleflex Acquires Automotive Seat Comfort Systems Business
LIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 5, 2004--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) has announced the acquisition of Hendersons Automotive Inc., based in Westland, Michigan, and Hendersons Lumbar Division, based in Geelong Victoria, Australia. Both companies are subsidiaries of Hendersons Pty. Ltd. Hendersons Automotive and Hendersons Lumbar Division together have annual sales of approximately $8 million. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed. With the acquisition, Capro, Inc., a... 
05/16/03
Teleflex Appoints Clark Handy as Executive Vice President, Human Resources
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2003--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) today announced that Clark Handy has joined the company in the position of Executive Vice President of Human Resources. Mr. Handy will lead the development and implementation of human resource programs and policies across Teleflex businesses worldwide. "Teleflex is committed to creating organizational development programs that support our strategies for growth," said Jeffrey P. Black, President a... 
04/25/03
Teleflex Elects New Members to the Board of Directors
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Apr 25, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that Judith M. von Seldeneck and Harold L. Yoh III were elected to Teleflex's Board of Directors at the Company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Mrs. von Seldeneck is chief executive officer of The Diversified Search Companies, a generalist executive search firm and subsidiary of MPS Group. Mrs. von Seldeneck has been active for many years on the boards of directors of both corpora... 
04/25/03
Teleflex Increases Dividend 11 Percent; Twenty-Six Consecutive Years of Increases
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 25, 2003--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that its Board of Directors had declared an increase in the quarterly cash dividend from 18 cents ($0.18) per share to 20 cents ($0.20) per share of common stock. This dividend is payable June 16, 2003 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 26, 2003. The new annual rate of 80 cents ($0.80) per share is an increase of 11% over the previous rate. Teleflex is a di... 
04/16/03
Teleflex Announces First Quarter 2003 Results; Revenues Increased 7% to $546 Million
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Apr 16, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that revenues for the first quarter ended March 30, 2003 increased 7% to $546.2 million compared to $508.4 million for the prior year. Net income in the quarter was $29.2 million and diluted earnings per share were 74 cents compared with 77 cents for the same period a year ago. During the quarter, the company completed the sale of an investment resulting in a pre-tax gain of $3.1 millio... 
04/08/03
Teleflex Medical Announces Executive Appointment
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 8, 2003--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX) today announced that Forrest Whittaker has joined the company in the position of president and chief operating officer, Teleflex Medical. Teleflex Medical designs, manufactures, and distributes specialty surgical instruments, medical devices, and health care supplies. "Teleflex Medical has grown consistently over the past seven years to become a global provider of products and services with over... 
04/04/03
Teleflex to Webcast First Quarter Investor Conference Call; Live Webcast is Scheduled at 11:15 A.M. on Thursday, April 17
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 4, 2003--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) will Webcast its first quarter 2003 investor conference call on Thursday, April 17, at 11:15 a.m. (ET). Management will discuss first quarter results and comment on trends in the company's businesses. To access the conference call in a listen-only mode, go to the company's web site, www.teleflex.com, click Corporate, then click the Webcast icon. An audio replay of the call will be available on Ap... 
03/28/03
Teleflex to Webcast Presentation at the Deutsche Bank Basic Industries Conference
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Mar 28, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Jeffrey P. Black, president and chief executive officer, Teleflex Incorporated, is scheduled to speak at the 2003 Deutsche Bank Basic Industries Conference in New York City on Monday, March 31. The presentation will be webcast, with a live audio available on the Deutsche Bank website. To listen to the webcast, go to http://www.visualwebcaster.com/event.asp?id=12999. The replay of the audio broadcast will be available approximatel... 
03/19/03
United Plastics Group and Teleflex Develop Innovative Plastic Gears for New Adjustable Pedal System
Teleflex Pedal System Provides Universal Solution for Automotive Manufacturers WESTMONT, Ill., Mar 19, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- United Plastics Group Inc. (UPG), a full service manufacturer of plastic products for the automotive market, today announced that it has designed and manufactured an innovative plastics gear box that will be part of Teleflex's (NYSE:TFX) adjustable pedal system. UPG's collaboration with Telefex Automotive, a leading supplier of driver control systems, si... 
02/12/03
Teleflex Acquires Megatech Electro a Manufacturer of Electronic Products
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Feb 12, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) today announced that it has acquired Megatech Electro, Inc. (Megatech), a designer and manufacturer of industry-leading electronic and electromechanical products. This acquisition will expedite the development and delivery of innovative electronic control products for Teleflex's global customer base. Megatech's dashboard and vehicle controls, CANbus Multiplex platforms, and engine interface capabiliti... 
02/12/03
Teleflex Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2002 Results; 28th Consecutive Year of Growth
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Feb 12, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) today reported that revenues for the year ended December 29, 2002 increased 9% to $2.08 billion compared to $1.90 billion in 2001. Net income increased 12% to $125.3 million from $112.3 million the prior year. Diluted earnings per share increased to $3.15 in 2002 compared to $2.86 in 2001. In the fourth quarter, revenues increased 10% to $513.3 million from $465.3 million in 2001. Net income increa... 
02/07/03
Teleflex to Webcast 4th Quarter and Year-End 2002 Results Investor Conference Call; Live Webcast is scheduled at 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, February 13
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Feb 7, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) will Webcast its 4th quarter and 2002 results investor conference call on Thursday, February 13, at 11:15 a.m.(ET). Management will discuss year-end results and comment on trends in the company's businesses. To access the conference call in a listen-only mode, go to the company's web site, www.teleflex.com, click on the Corporate Globe, then click the Webcast icon. A replay of the call will be avail... 
01/28/03
Teleflex Declares Dividend
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 28, 2003--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX) announced that its Board of Directors took action on January 27, 2003, to declare a cash dividend of eighteen cents ($0.18) per share of common stock. The dividend is payable March 14, 2003, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 25, 2003. Teleflex is a diversified industrial company with annual revenues of approximately $2 billion. Its businesses serve th... 
01/24/03
Teleflex to Release 2002 Results on February 12; Regular Conference Call Scheduled for February 13
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 24, 2003--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) plans to release its 2002 financial results after the market closes on Wednesday afternoon, February 12. The regularly scheduled conference call for analysts and investors will be on Thursday, February 13, 2003, 11:15 a.m. (ET). Management will discuss year-end results and respond to questions. If you wish to participate, please call the following number: Domestic 888-634-9566 ... 
11/06/02
Jeffrey P. Black Elected a Director of Teleflex Incorporated
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 6, 2002--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that Jeffrey P. Black, president and chief executive officer of Teleflex, had been elected a director of the company, expanding the board from eight to nine. Lennox K. Black, chairman of the board, said, "Jeff will contribute his experience as an operating manager with Teleflex over more than 18 years, offering a valuable perspective as Teleflex continues to build i... 
11/05/02
Teleflex Declares Dividend
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Nov 5, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced that its Board of Directors took action on November 4, 2002, to declare a cash dividend of eighteen cents ($0.18) per share of common stock. This dividend is payable December 16, 2002 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 25, 2002. Teleflex is a diversified industrial company with annual revenues of approximately $2 billion. Its businesses serve the aerospace, medi... 
11/01/02
Teleflex Presents to Investors At Goldman Sachs Global Capital Goods Conference
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Nov 1, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) management addressed investors yesterday at the Goldman Sachs Global Capital Goods Conference in New York. Jeffrey P. Black, president & chief executive officer, told investors that the company has numerous opportunities for growth in its operating businesses despite the sluggish economy. "We have invested continually in our core businesses, particularly in new product development, and as a result, ... 
10/29/02
Teleflex to Speak At Goldman Sachs Global Capital Goods Conference in New York
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Oct 29, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Jeffrey P. Black, president and chief executive officer, Teleflex Incorporated, is scheduled to speak at the 2002 Goldman Sachs Global Capital Goods Conference on Thursday, October 31. The presentation will be webcast, with a live audio available on the Goldman Sachs web site. To listen to the webcast, go to https://www.gs.com/ir/conf/c; username: conference/confc and password: capital. The replay of the audio broadcast will be a... 
10/16/02
Teleflex Reports Third Quarter 2002 Results: Revenues Increased 9%; Net Income Up 19%
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Oct 16, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) today reported revenues in the third quarter ended September 29, 2002 increased 9% to $508.2 million compared to $466.0 million for the year-ago quarter. Net income in the quarter was $26.3 million and diluted earnings per share were 66 cents. Results included a benefit from income tax settlements which contributed $3.1 million to net income, or 8 cents per diluted share in the third quarter. Reve... 
10/09/02
Teleflex to Webcast Third Quarter Investor Conference Call; Live Webcast is scheduled at 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, October 17
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Oct 9, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) will Webcast its third quarter 2002 investor conference call on Thursday, October 17, at 11:15 a.m. (ET). Management will discuss third quarter results and comment on trends in the company's businesses. To access the conference call in a listen-only mode, go to the company's web site, www.teleflex.com, click on the Corporate Globe, then click the Webcast icon. A replay of the call will also be avail... 
09/27/02
Telair ``Blast Resistant'' Aircraft Baggage Container Wins ``Best of Show'' Award: International Composites Industry Group Honors Innovative Security Device
ATLANTA, Sep 27, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Composites Fabricators Association today selected the Telair Hardened Unit Load Device (HULD), the only wide body aircraft baggage container to be certified as airworthy by the FAA, as the winner of its prestigious ACE Best of Show Pinnacle Award. The HULD was selected by a panel of industry experts and media and prevailed over 26 other technologies. The award was given at CFA's annual trade association convention, the largest meeting of i... 
09/19/02
Telair International Delivers First ``Blast-Resistant'' Aircraft Baggage Containers: Federal Aviation Administration to Oversee In-Service Airline Use
RANCHO DOMINGUEZ, Calif., Sep 19, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Telair International, a subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX), announced today the delivery of the first production units of the Telair Hardened Unit Load Device (HULD) wide body aircraft baggage container. The U.S. Department of Transportation, Transportation Security Agency (TSA) purchased these FAA certified containers to gather additional in-service data as part of its ongoing aviation security development program for... 
09/06/02
Teleflex Acquires Surgical Instrument Manufacturer
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Sep 6, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that it had acquired Beere Precision Medical Instruments, a privately-held company with annual sales of approximately $10 million. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Beere, based in Kenosha, Wisconsin, designs, manufactures and supplies surgical instrumentation used in orthopedic procedures. The majority of the company's products are used in the spinal market, a fast-growing segment ... 
08/16/02
Teleflex Incorporated Addresses Analysts & Investors; Management Reaffirms Range of $3.20 to $3.30 Earnings per Share for 2002
A printable, condensed version of each presentation is available here PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Aug 16, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) addressed analysts and investors yesterday at a full-day meeting designed to help broaden their knowledge of the company's products and markets. More than 35 people attended the company-sponsored event, held at a local conference center. Jeffrey P. Black, chief executive officer, welcomed guests and discussed various challeng... 
08/14/02
CEO and CFO of Teleflex Incorporated Certify Company's Financial Reports
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Aug 14, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) President and Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey P. Black and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Harold L. Zuber Jr., have certified the company's financial reports in compliance with both a Securities and Exchange Commission Order and the new Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. The certifications filed today in connection with the SEC's Order cover Teleflex's 2001 annual report on Form 10-K... 
08/05/02
Teleflex Declares Dividend
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Aug 5, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced that its Board of Directors took action to declare a cash dividend of eighteen cents ($0.18) per share of common stock. This dividend is payable September 16, 2002 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 26, 2002. Teleflex is a diversified industrial company with worldwide sales of approximately $2 billion. Its businesses serve the aerospace, medical, automotive, mari... 
07/24/02
Telair International to Fortify ATR Cockpit Doors; ATR Aircraft Will be First to Use Telair's ``Ballistics-Resistant'' Composite Material
FARNBOROUGH, England, Jul 24, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Telair International, a subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX), announced today that it has been selected by Simair to provide a newly developed and patented composite material to the French/Italian aerospace company Avions de Transport Regional (ATR) for the hardening of cockpit doors on ATR regional aircraft currently in service. ATR, an Alenia Aeronautica and EADS joint venture, will use Telair's lightweight, ballistics-res... 
07/17/02
Teleflex Reports Second Quarter 2002 Results; Revenues Increase 9%, Net Income Up 8% Over Last Year
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 17, 2002--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) today reported that revenues increased 9% to $546.3 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2002 from $503.0 million for the same period last year. Net income in the quarter was $33.5 million and diluted earnings per share were 84 cents. Revenues in the first six months of 2002 increased 8% to $1,054.7 million compared to $973.7 million last year. Net income was $64.0 million in the first six mon... 
07/12/02
Teleflex to Webcast Second Quarter Investor Conference Call; Live Webcast Is Scheduled At 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, July 18
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 12, 2002--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) will Webcast its second quarter 2002 investor conference call on Thursday, July 18, at 11:15 a.m. (ET). Management will discuss second quarter results and comment on trends in the company's businesses. To access the conference call in a listen-only mode, go to the company's web site, www.teleflex.com, click on the Corporate Globe, then click the Webcast icon. A replay of the cal... 
05/17/02
Teleflex Names James F. McCabe President of Aerospace Group
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., May 17, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today the appointment of James F. McCabe, 39, as president of Teleflex Aerospace, one of the company's three major segments. In his new position, Mr. McCabe is responsible for the businesses that provide products and services for flight and land-based turbine engines and on-board aircraft cargo systems. He succeeds Roy C. Carriker, who guided the expansion of the company's aerospace business... 
05/13/02
Teleflex Acquires Southwest Wire Rope
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., May 13, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX) announced today the acquisition of Southwest Wire Rope, Inc., a privately-held fabricator of stainless and carbon steel stranded wire products. Terms were not disclosed. Southwest Wire Rope (SWWR) is based in Houston, Texas and serves the offshore drilling, utilities, and heavy equipment markets. Sales in 2001 were approximately $50 million. The deal is expected to be accretive to 2002 earnings. ... 
05/09/02
Teleflex Announces Management Succession; Jeffrey P. Black Named Chief Executive Officer
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., May 9, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that the Board of Directors had appointed Jeffrey P. Black, 42, president, to the additional post of chief executive officer. He succeeds Lennox K. Black, 72, who continues as non-executive chairman of the Board. The appointment is a step in the previously-announced plans for an orderly transition in the senior management of the company. Roy C. Carriker, vice chairman for global affairs... 
04/26/02
Teleflex GFI Control Systems Forges Agreement with General Motors to Manufacture Natural Gas Vehicles
KITCHENER, Ontario, Apr 26, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex GFI Control Systems, Inc. (GFI), a subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX), announced today that it had entered into an agreement with General Motors to develop and manufacture fuel systems for full size vans that are powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). Deliveries are scheduled to commence in October of 2002, and the agreement is for a minimum of three years. This announcement follows two years of GFI engineering... 
04/26/02
Teleflex Increases Dividend 6 Percent; Twenty-five Consecutive Years of Increases
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Apr 26, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX) announced today that its Board of Directors had declared an increase in the quarterly cash dividend from 17 cents ($0.17) per share to 18 cents ($0.18) per share of common stock. This dividend is payable June 14, 2002 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 24, 2002. The new annual rate of 72 cents ($0.72) per share is an increase of 6 % over the previous rate. Teleflex is a dive... 
04/17/02
Teleflex Announces First Quarter 2002 Results; Revenues Increased 8% to $508 Million
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Apr 17, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that revenues for the first quarter ended March 31, 2002 increased 8% to $508.4 million compared to $470.7 million for the first three months last year. The growth came from core operations as well as from acquisitions. Net income in the quarter was $30.4 million and diluted earnings per share were 77 cents. "Teleflex's performance in the first quarter of 2002 was in line with our ... 
04/09/02
Teleflex to Webcast First Quarter Investor Conference Call; Live Webcast is Scheduled at 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, April 18
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Apr 9, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) will Webcast its first quarter 2002 investor conference call on Thursday, April 18, at 11:15 a.m. (ET). Management will discuss first quarter results and comment on trends in the company's businesses. To access the conference call in a listen-only mode, go to the company's web site, www.teleflex.com, click Corporate, then click the Webcast icon. A replay of the call will also be available at approxima... 
02/13/02
Teleflex Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2001 Results; 27th Consecutive Year of Growth
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Feb 13, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX) today reported that revenues for the year ended December 30, 2001 increased 8% to $1.90 billion compared to $1.76 billion in 2000. Net income increased 3% to $112.3 million from $109.2 million the prior year. Diluted earnings per share increased to $2.86 in 2001 compared to $2.83 in 2000. In the fourth quarter, revenues increased 3% to $465.3 million from $450.9 million in 2000. Net income declined ... 
02/08/02
Teleflex to Webcast 4th Quarter and Year-End 2001 Results Investor Conference Call; Live Webcast is Scheduled at 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, February 14
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Feb 8, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) will Webcast its 4th quarter and 2001 results investor conference call on Thursday, February 14, at 11: 15 a.m. (EDT). Management will discuss year-end results and comment on trends in the company's businesses. To listen to the live audio Webcast, go to the company's web site, www.teleflex.com, click Corporate, then click the Webcast icon. A replay of the call will be available at approximately 1:15 p... 
02/08/02
Multimedia Available: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration - FAA - Approves Telair International Blast-Resistant Baggage Container
Feb 08, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Telair International Inc., a subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX), has confirmed Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval of the Telair blast resistant passenger aircraft baggage container. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?5041. This multimedia news story is for free and unrestricted use on your news information site (and for print or broadcast too). Visit http://www.newst... 
02/08/02
Federal Aviation Administration Approves Telair International's Blast Resistant Aircraft Baggage Container
RANCHO DOMINGUEZ, Calif., Feb 8, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Global Manufacturer of Aircraft Cargo Systems Ready to Market High Security Aircraft Passenger Baggage Container Telair International, a subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX), today announced FAA certification and the issuance of a Technical Standard Order (TSO-C90) for its Hardened Unit Load Device (HULD), an aircraft baggage container capable of withstanding serious security threats. The HULD successfully passed the... 
02/08/02
U.S. Federal Aviation Administration -FAA- Approves Telair International Blast-Resistant Baggage Container
RANCHO DOMINGUEZ, Calif., Feb 8. 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Southern California Company Will Manufacture First Production Units, February 2002; Blast Resistant Material is Suitable for Multiple Aircraft Security Applications Telair International, Inc., a subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX), today confirmed Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval of the Telair blast resistant passenger aircraft baggage container. The "hardened unit load device" (HULD) successfully passe... 
02/05/02
Teleflex Declares Dividend
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Feb 5, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced that its Board of Directors took action on February 4, 2002, to declare a cash dividend of seventeen cents ($0.17) per share of common stock. The dividend is payable March 15, 2002, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 25, 2002. Teleflex is a diversified industrial company with worldwide sales of more than $1.8 billion. Its businesses serve the aerospace, medical, a... 
01/21/02
Teleflex Acquires Dutch Manufacturer of Alternative Fuel Systems
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Jan 21, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX) announced today the acquisition of Autogastechniek Holland b.v. (AG Autogas). Terms were not disclosed. AG Autogas, a manufacturer of alternative fuel systems and components for automobiles, has annual sales of approximately $10 million (US). It is headquartered in Veenendaal, Netherlands and operates a manufacturing facility in Rubano - Pedova, Italy. AG Autogas supplies European vehicle manufacturers... 
01/10/02
Teleflex Acquires Majority Stake in Uniflex; Joint Venture with Japanese Company To be Called Teleflex-NHK Automotive Co., Ltd.
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Jan 10, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that it had acquired 55% of Uniflex, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of NHK Spring Co., Ltd. Uniflex produces and sells mechanical controls for the automobile industry in Japan. Its largest customers are Nissan and Isuzu. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The new joint venture, to be known as Teleflex-NHK Automotive Co., Ltd., will enable Teleflex to sell products such as adjustab... 
12/11/00
Teleflex Announces Executive Appointments
    PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 11, 2000--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) today announced that Jeffrey P. Black, 40, president of the company's Industrial products group, has been named president of the corporation with operating responsibility for all Commercial and Aerospace operations. Kevin K. Gordon, 38, vice president of Teleflex, has been appointed to head all corporate development activities.     Lennox K. Black will rem... 
11/30/00
Teleflex Chairman Lennox K. Black Speaks At Deutsche Banc Alex. Brown Conference in New York
    PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 30, 2000--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX) Chairman Lennox K. Black told investors today that the company expects to report its 26th consecutive year of increased revenues and earnings in 2000. Black made his remarks at the Deutsche Banc Alex. Brown Basic Industries Conference in New York.     "We have achieved solid growth in the first nine months of this year, with net income and earnings per sha... 
11/16/00
Teleflex Agrees to Acquire Morse Controls
    PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 16, 2000--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX) announced today that it had signed an agreement to acquire Morse Controls for $135 million in cash. Morse is a leading worldwide supplier of industrial and marine products with annual sales of approximately $150 million. The transaction, which is subject to the appropriate regulatory approvals, is expected to close early in the first quarter of 2001 and would be accretive to f... 
10/31/00
Teleflex Declares Dividend
    PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 31, 2000--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX) announced that its Board of Directors took action on October 30, to declare a cash dividend of fifteen cents ($0.15) per share of common stock. This dividend is payable December 15, 2000 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 24, 2000.     Teleflex is a diversified industrial company with worldwide sales of more than $1.6 billion. ... 
10/17/00
Teleflex Acquires Turbine Technology Services Corporation
    PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 17, 2000--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that its Sermatech International subsidiary had acquired Turbine Technology Services Corporation, a provider of products and services for the gas turbine and combined cycle power plant market. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.     Turbine Technology Services, headquartered in Orlando, Florida, had sales in 1999 of approximately $20 mill... 
10/11/00
Teleflex Reports Third Quarter Results; Net Income Up 14%; Revenues Increase 11%
    PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 2000--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) today reported revenues in the third quarter ended September 24, 2000 increased 11% to $420.4 million compared to $377.4 million for the year-ago quarter. Net income increased 14% to $21.7 million in the quarter from $19.0 million for the same period in 1999. Diluted earnings per share increased to 56 cents per share for the quarter compared to 49 cents per share a year ago. ... 
08/07/00
Teleflex Declares Dividend
    PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 7, 2000--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX) announced that its Board of Directors took action to declare a cash dividend of fifteen cents ($0.15) per share of common stock. This dividend is payable September 15, 2000 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 25, 2000.     Teleflex is a diversified industrial company with worldwide sales of more than $1.6 billion. Its businesses ser... 
07/12/00
Teleflex Reports Second Quarter Net Income Up 13%; Solid Core Growth is Basis for 11% Increase in Revenues
    PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 12, 2000--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) today reported that net income increased 13% to $29.3 million in the second quarter ended June 25, 2000 from $25.9 million for the same period in 1999.Diluted earnings per share increased to 76 cents per share for the quarter compared to 67 cents per share a year ago. Revenues for the second quarter increased 11% to $465.6 million compared to $421.1 million for the same three m... 
06/16/00
Weck Closure Systems Wins North Carolina Governor's New Product Award
    RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--(BW HealthWire)--June 16, 2000--Weck Closure Systems, a unit of Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX), reports that it was presented today, in Greensboro, North Carolina, with The 2000 Governor's Award in the Large Company category--for its innovative Hem-o-lok polymer locking ligating clip.     The award is presented on the basis of a number of factors, including excellence in design and contribution to the economy of... 
06/13/00
Weck Closure Systems Sues Vitalitec International, S.A., and Distributor, for Patent Infringement
    RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 13, 2000--Weck Closure Systems, a unit of Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX), announced today that it filed suit against PrimeSource Surgical, and Vitalitec International, S.A., a French company, for infringement of Weck's U.S. Patent No. 5,908,430 entitled "Easy Loading Hemostatic Clip and Cartridge." "We will continue to vigorously defend our intellectual property," said Stephen Holmes, President of Weck Closure... 
06/08/00
Weck Closure Systems Wins MDEA Competition for Hem-o-lok
    RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 8, 2000--Weck Closure Systems (WCS), a unit of Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX), announced today that its innovative Hem-o-lok polymer ligating clip has won the Gold Award in the Surgical Equipment, Instruments and Supplies category of the annual Medical Design Excellence Awards.     The award was presented to WCS, Wednesday June 7, at the Medical Design & Manufacturing East conference at the... 
04/28/00
Teleflex Increases Dividend 15 Percent
    PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 28, 2000--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX) announced today that its Board of Directors had declared an increase in the quarterly cash dividend from thirteen cents ($0.13) per share to fifteen cents ($0.15) per share of common stock. This dividend is payable June 15, 2000 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 25, 2000. The new annual rate of 60 cents per share is an increase of 15 percent over the p... 
04/27/00
Teleflex Enters Definitive Agreement to Acquire Air Cargo Equipment Corporation
    PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 27, 2000--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX) announced today its Telair International subsidiary had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Air Cargo Equipment Corporation, a supplier of cargo systems, containers, and repair services. Air Cargo has annual sales of approximately $20 million, is headquartered in Rancho Dominguez, California, and operates a total of five facilities in the United States, Mexico and ... 
04/27/00
Applied Power Inc. Signs Definitive Agreement To Sell Air Cargo Equipment
    WAUKESHA, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 27, 2000--Applied Power Inc. (NYSE: APW) announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Air Cargo Equipment business to Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX). Details of the transaction were not disclosed at this time.     About Applied Power Inc.     Applied Power Inc., headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin, is a global company comprised of two business segme... 
04/13/00
Teleflex Acquires Control Systems, Inc.
    PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 13, 2000--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX) announced today it had completed the acquisition of GFI Control Systems, Inc., a leading supplier of alternative fuel systems and components. Previously, Teleflex had invested $8.7 million for a 50% interest in GFI. The remaining portion was acquired this week for $8.7 million.     GFI Control Systems (GFI), headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, is a Tier... 
04/13/00
Teleflex Acquires Four New Businesses in First Quarter
    PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 13, 2000--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX) announced today that it had acquired four businesses since the start of the year. The companies' combined annual sales are nearly $50 million. Teleflex invested approximately $50 million to acquire these businesses.     Lennox K. Black, chairman, said, "We have been aggressively pursuing a number of technologies and product lines that complement our core... 
04/12/00
Teleflex Announces Strong First Quarter Results; Net Income Increased 16%. Revenues Up 9% Over Last Year
    PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 12, 2000--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX) announced today that revenues for the first quarter ended March 26, 2000 increased 9% to $427.6 million compared to $392.2 million for the first three months last year. Net income increased 16% to $26.8 million in the quarter from $23.1 million for the same period in 1999. Diluted earnings per share increased to 70 cents per share for the quarter compared to 60 cents per shar... 
03/20/00
Weck Closure Systems Selected as Finalist In Excellence Awards for 'Hem-o-lok' System
    RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--(BW HealthWire)--March 20, 2000--Weck Closure Systems has been selected as a finalist for a Gold Award in the Medical Design Excellence annual competition.     Weck was selected for its innovative "Hem-o-lok" polymer vessel-ligating clip. The award series recognizes product innovation, design and engineering excellence, end-user benefit and cost-effectiveness in health care industry manufacturing. Due to its sele... 
02/09/00
Teleflex Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End 1999 Results
    PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 9, 2000-- -- NET INCOME AND E.P.S. INCREASE 15% -- REVENUES TOP $1.6 BILLION -- 25th CONSECUTIVE RECORD YEAR     Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX) today reported that revenues for the year ended December 26, 1999 increased 11% to $1.6 billion compared to $1.4 billion in 1998. Net income increased 15% to $95.2 million fr... 
02/01/00
Teleflex Declares Dividend
    PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 1, 2000--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced that its Board of Directors took action on January 31, 2000, to declare a cash dividend of thirteen cents ($0.13) per share of common stock. The dividend is payable March 15, 2000 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 25, 2000.     Teleflex is a diversified industrial company with worldwide sales of more than $1.5 billion.... 
02/01/00
Teleflex Announces Management Change and Previews 1999 Earnings
    PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 1, 2000--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX) announced today that David S. Boyer, president and chief executive officer, is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities. A committee of the Board of Directors will initiate a search for a successor and expects to have a new chief executive officer in place before the end of the year. During that period, Lennox K. Black, chairman of the Board of Directors, will assume ... 
11/22/99
SSI Surgical Services Announces Third Quarter Results
    ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 22, 1999--SSI Surgical Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:SGSI) today announced revenues in the third quarter ended September 26, 1999 were $7.5 million compared to $1.9 million a year ago. The company reported a net loss of $66,000 compared to a net loss in the prior year quarter of $180,000.     Revenues in the first nine months jumped to $23.0 million from $5.8 million a year ago, and net income was $420,000 compare... 
11/02/99
Teleflex Declares Dividend
    PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 2, 1999--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX) announced that its Board of Directors took action on November 1, to declare a cash dividend of thirteen cents ($0.13) per share of common stock. This dividend is payable December 15, 1999 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 25, 1999.     Teleflex is a diversified industrial company with worldwide sales of more than $1.5 billion. ... 
10/13/99
Teleflex Reports Third Quarter Results; Net Income Up 17%; Revenues Increase 10%
    PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 13, 1999--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) today reported revenues in the third quarter ended September 26, 1999 increased 10% to $377.4 million compared to $343.0 million for the year-ago quarter. Net income increased 17% to $19.0 million in the quarter from $16.2 million for the same period in 1998. Diluted earnings per share increased to 49 cents per share for the quarter compared to 42 cents per share a year ago. ... 
08/02/99
Teleflex Declares Dividend
    PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--August 2, 1999--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX) announced that its Board of Directors took action to declare a cash dividend of thirteen cents ($0.13) per share of common stock. This dividend is payable September 15, 1999 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 25, 1999.     Teleflex is a diversified industrial company with annual sales of more than $1.4 billion serving the automot... 
07/14/99
Teleflex Reports Strong Second Quarter; Revenues Increase 16%, Net Income Up 22%
    PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 14, 1999--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX) today reported that revenues for the second quarter ended June 27, 1999 increased 16% to $421.1 million compared to $363.0 million for the same three months last year. Net income increased 22% to $25.9 million in the quarter from $21.2 million for the same period in 1998. Diluted earnings per share increased to 67 cents per share for the quarter compared to 55 cents per share ... 
06/03/99
Teleflex Supplements Strong Core Growth With Six Small Acquisitions
    PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1999--Following the strong core growth reported in the first quarter of 1999, Teleflex Incorporated announced today that since January it had acquired six small companies with total annual sales of nearly $50 million.     The company paid approximately $35 million for the new businesses.     David S. Boyer, president and chief executive officer, said, "These acquisitions pro... 
04/30/99
Teleflex Increases Dividend 13 Percent
    PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 30, 1999--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that its Board of Directors had declared an increase in the quarterly cash dividend from eleven and one half cents ($0.115) per share to thirteen cents ($0.13) per share of common stock. This dividend is payable June 15, 1999 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 25, 1999. The new annual rate of 52 cents per share is an increase of 13 percen... 
12/08/98
Teleflex Adopts Shareholders Rights Plan
    PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 8, 1998--On December 7, 1998, the Board of Directors of Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) adopted a Shareholders Rights Plan and declared a dividend distribution of one Preference Stock Purchase Right on each outstanding share of its common stock.     Lennox K. Black, Chairman of the Board, stated, "The rights provide protection for the company's shareholders against coercive or unfair takeover tact... 
11/03/98
Teleflex Declares Dividend; Board Approves Dividend Reinvestment & Stock Purchase Plan
    PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 3, 1998--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced that its Board of Directors took action on November 2, to declare a cash dividend of eleven and one half cents ($0.115) per share of common stock.     This dividend is payable December 15, 1998, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 25, 1998.     The Board of Directors has approved a Dividend Reinvestme... 
10/14/98
Teleflex Reports Strong Third Quarter Results; Net Income Up 17%; Revenues Increase 22%
    PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 1998--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) today reported revenues in the third quarter ended September 27, 1998 increased 22% to $343.0 million compared to $281.8 million for the year-ago quarter.     Net income increased 17% to $16.2 million in the quarter from $13.8 million for the same period in 1997. Diluted earnings per share increased to 42 cents per share for the quarter compared to 36 cents... 
08/03/98
Teleflex Declares Dividend
    PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 3, 1998--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced that its Board of Directors took action to declare a cash dividend of eleven and one half cents ($0.115) per share of common stock.     This dividend is payable September 15, 1998, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 25, 1998. --30--MF/ph CONTACT: Teleflex KEYWORD: PENNSYLVANIA INDUSTRY KE... 
07/15/98
Teleflex Reports Strong Second Quarter; Revenues Increase 30%, Net Income Up 16%
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., July 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX ) today reported that revenues for the second quarter ended June 28, 1998, increased 30% to $363.0 million compared to $280.3 million for the same three months last year. Net income increased 16% to $21.2 million in the quarter from $18.3 million for the same period in 1997. Diluted earnings per share increased to 55 cents per share for the quarter compared to 49 cents per share a year ago. Reven... 
06/18/98
Teleflex Elects William R. Cook a Director
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., June 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX ) announced today that William R. Cook had been elected a director. Mr. Cook is chairman, president and chief executive officer of BetzDearborn Inc. (NYSE: BTL ), a $1.3 billion specialty chemicals company with headquarters in Trevose, Pennsylvania. David S. Boyer, president and chief executive officer of Teleflex Incorporated, said, "Bill has an extensive background in operations, and a solid t... 
03/16/98
Teleflex Elects Patricia C. Barron a Director
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX) announced today that Patricia C. Barron had been elected a director, expanding the company's board from ten to eleven. Ms. Barron is a corporate vice president of Xerox Corporation in Stamford, Connecticut. Lennox K. Black, chairman of Teleflex, said, "Patricia brings a wealth of experience in general management and strategic planning. In addition, she has been directly involved in the manage... 
02/11/98
Teleflex Reports 1997 Results; Twenty-Third Consecutive Record Year; Revenues Top $1.1 Billion; Net Income Up 23%
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Feb. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX ) today reported that revenues for the year ended December 28, 1997 increased 23% to more than $1.1 billion compared to $931.2 million in 1996. Net income increased 23% to $70.1 million from $57.2 million the prior year. Diluted earnings per share increased to $1.86 in 1997 compared to $1.58 in 1996. Basic earnings per share were $1.91 compared to $1.61 in 1996. In the fourth quarter, revenues ... 
02/03/98
Teleflex Declares Dividend
Teleflex Declares Dividend PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX) announced that its Board of Directors took action on February 2, to declare a cash dividend of ten cents ($.10) per share of common stock. The dividend is payable March 16, 1998 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 25, 1998. ... 


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