The
Retiree Club
An organization of Perkin-Elmer retirees and other former employees
Latest Club & Member News Briefs
as of
12-10-2008
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INVITROGEN AND APPLIED
BIOSYSTEMS COMPLETE MERGER
Combined Company, Called Life Technologies Corporation, is a Global Leader in Biotechnology Reagents and Systems Company to Begin Trading Under Ticker Symbol LIFE Carlsbad, Calif., November 21, 2008 – Invitrogen Corporation (NASDAQ: IVGN) and Applied Biosystems Inc. (NYSE: ABI) today announced the successful completion of their merger transaction. The new company will be named Life Technologies Corporation and will be traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol "LIFE" beginning November 24, 2008. “This is an exciting time in the history of Invitrogen and Applied Biosystems,” said Greg Lucier, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Life Technologies. “By combining these two highly respected brands, we are not only creating a stronger company, but an industry thought leader, uniquely positioned to help our customers accelerate and drive new discoveries and commercial applications. “On behalf of the new management team, I want to welcome all employees to our new company,” Lucier added. “I am confident that together we will change the future of life science.” Merger Consideration Election Results Preliminary results of elections made by Applied Biosystems stockholders regarding their preferences as to the form of merger consideration were announced on November 20, 2008. The majority of Applied Biosystems stockholders elected to receive their consideration in the form of all cash. As a result, those stockholders who have elected to receive the cash consideration will receive slightly more cash and slightly fewer shares than they would have received if they had elected the mixed consideration. The company expects to have final election results and pro-rated disbursement figures determined by November 28, 2008, at which time the company will make an announcement with such figures. Disbursements of proceeds are expected to be made no later than the first week of December. About Life Technologies Life Technologies (symbol: LIFE) is a global biotechnology tools company dedicated to improving the human condition. Our systems, consumables and services enable researchers to accelerate scientific exploration, driving to discoveries and developments that make life even better. Life Technologies customers do their work across the biological spectrum, working to advance personalized medicine, regenerative science, molecular diagnostics, agricultural and environmental research, and 21st century forensics. The company has historical sales of approximately $3.5 billion, employs 9,500 people, has a presence in more than 100 countries, and possesses a rapidly growing intellectual property estate of over 3,600 patents and exclusive licenses. Life Technologies was created by the combination of Invitrogen Corporation and Applied Biosystems Inc. For more information on how we are making a difference please visit our website www.lifetechnologies.com Safe Harbor Statement Certain statements contained in this press release are considered "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and it is Life Technologies intent that such statements be protected by the safe harbor created thereby. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: potential difficulties that may be encountered in integrating the merged businesses; potential uncertainties regarding market acceptance of Life Technologies; Life Technologies’ ability to protect its intellectual property rights; competitive responses to the merger; an economic downturn, including the deterioration in economic and market conditions currently being experienced; risks that revenues may be lower than expected; Life Technologies’ ability to make accurate estimates and control costs; Life Technologies’ and its partners' ability to bid on, win, perform and renew contracts and projects; the need to develop new products and adapt to significant technological change; exposure to environmental liabilities and litigation; liabilities for pending and future litigation; the impact of changes in laws and regulations; industry competition; Life Technologies’ ability to attract and retain key employees; employee, agent or partner misconduct; risks associated with changes in equity-based compensation requirements; Life Technologies’ leveraged position and ability to service debt; risks associated with international operations; third-party software risks; terrorist and natural disaster risks; anti-takeover risks and other factors; as well as other risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in Life Technologies’ Securities and Exchange Commission filings.
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Golf Outing Survey Our attendance at our annual Retiree Club Golf Outing has declined over the past few years from ~40 to ~30 although we have been able to maintain the cost and continue to solicit prizes for the event and drawing from our supporters. Originally the event was scheduled in September but was changed to June due to the unpredictable weather in August and September. Weather can be a factor because of the oppressive heat and the chance of rain in September. Beekman Country Club is one of the few courses that will accommodate a shotgun start for a group our size. Others we have contacted require 18 foursomes (72) or a minimum of 10 to 15 foursomes (40 to 60). Some will provide a block of tee times per foursome which will take about 45 minutes from the first group to the last. The benefit of the shotgun is that all groups finish about the same time and not have to wait for the last group to come in. In order to increase the participation in future events we are asking for Retiree Club members who have participated on the following questions. 1. Location. e.g. Are there other courses/locations you prefer? 2.Cost. Is the present cost acceptable considering green fees, lunch and prizes? Would an increase in cost to include a more formal lunch and purchased prizes be acceptable? 3. Month/day. Would a month/day change be more acceptable? Weekend rates are more expensive. 4. Prizes/drawing. Your comments please. 5. Food. Your comments please. This survey will be e-mailed to
all golfers past and present.
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Wooster Heights 40th Anniversary Draws Large Turnout of Retirees by Gerri Fischer, Reception Committee Member A total of 136 retirees and guests attended the Wooster Heights 40th Anniversary Retiree reception on Friday, October 17, 2008. The reception began at 3 pm and the last group of retirees left the building at 6:30 pm. Everyone seemed to thoroughly enjoy the occasion. The retirees expressed their overwhelming thanks for including them in this special event at Wooster Heights. Andreas Nonnenmacher, Vice President and General Manager welcomed all of the retirees to the reception. He also thanked them for coming and mentioned that they all played a very important part in the success of this facility and the products that we have produced over the past 40 years. Bill Freeman, one of our senior Program Managers, talked about the next Hubble servicing mission and offered his thanks to all their work on this project. Bill Foley, Team Leader in Environmental Test, took a number of retirees on a tour of the High Bay Area and the Vibration Lab. Paul Bouffard, one of our mechanical engineers, gave tours of the Optical Shop, Coating Area, and the Optical Assembly Area. A 40th Anniversary mug was given to each retiree commemorating our 40 year span with our companies (Perkin-Elmer / Hughes / Raytheon / Goodrich) engraved on the back of the mug. As a side note, Sam Palasciano and his wife, Pat even planned their trip to the East Coast from their home in California around our anniversary week. George Cheney drove down for the day from New Hampshire. All and all, the event was certainly a wonderful way to welcome back so many of our former employees to share with us this very special week of celebration. We would like to express a special thank you to retiree, Pete Green, who donated much of the memorabilia on display.
Gerri
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Optical Group's West Coast Field Office Holds 22nd Outing
Eleven retirees from the West Coast Field Office got
together on September 19 for a weekend of fun and rehashing old
memories. Golf, a barbeque and beach walking were enjoyed by
all. Next year's event will be held during the third week in
December. Email W.C. Hale at
dub.el@juno.com for information.
The event was held at Pismo Beach in California.
 Pictured seated left to right are: Jim Manus, Bull Fullerton and Bill McClafferty. Standing are George Manolis, Roger Scholes, Dino Henrickson Ken Dudchus, Ed Woyshner, W.C. Hale HB Tanner and Jim Florange.
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Wooster Heights Members Invited to This year marks the 40th anniversary of the opening of Perkin-Elmer’s Wooster Heights facility in Danbury. The facility is currently occupied by the Goodrich Corporation following successor companies Hughes Aircraft and Raytheon. Goodrich ISR Systems is extending an invitation to all Retiree Club members who were assigned to the facility as Optical Group employees or retired while working at the facility. A reception will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 17 in the Wooster Heights cafeteria. Many products and memorabilia will be on display. According to Colleen O’Connor, Director of Human Resources for Goodrich ISR Systems, a featured exhibit will be a timeline that chronicles the rich history of the site. “We will especially welcome former Perkin-Elmer Optical Group employees who called the Wooster Heights home during their careers,” Colleen said. “Everyone contributed significantly to the history of the facility.” Because of limited space in the cafeteria, the reception is open only to retirees or former employees who worked in the facility. Retirees planning to attend are requested to respond by contacting one of the following: Gerri Fischer, (203) 797-5783, geralyn.fischer@goodrich.com Colleen O’Connor, (203) 797-5052, colleen.oconnor@goodrich.com Becky Zepf, (203) 797-5804, rebecca.zepf@goodrich.com.
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Founders Tradition.... For the fourth year, the four remaining founders of The Retiree Club got together on August 13 for lunch at the upscale El Palio Restaurant in Shelton, Connecticut. |
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From the left are: Tony Sacco, Don Mahon
(visiting from Florida), Jim Dunn, Photo by Bob Davis.. |
Send your news to Don Mahon at donaldjmahon@ewol.com to include in this column.
