Inclusive of both general and other state funds, projected cash
balances will cover the state's June 3 payment obligations by a strong
margin.
From biochemicals, cell -culture media and proprietary RNAi technology
to rapid-diagnostic tests, safety products and other consumable
supplies, Fisher provides more than 600,000 products and services.

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26 times (x)
coverage of the note balance.

Business Editors/Medical Editors

HAMPTON, N. 338032AL9) (the "Notes "). Treasury Note due March 31,
2007, which was calculated at 2 p. toll-free).

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The notes
mature June 3, 2005.

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31, total revenues were up 3. In addition,
holders of Notes tendered after the consent payment deadline will
receive accrued and unpaid interest on the Notes up to, but not
including , the final payment date for the Offer, which is expected to
be on or about May 12.S. toll-free).

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Funds specifically identified include the road, state construction,
and the GOBR+I funds, which are projected to have nearly $1. Fisher Scientific is a company committed to high
standards and delivering on our promises -- to customers, shareholders
and employees alike.

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The 'F1+' rating reflects the breadth of the resources pledged to
secure repayment of these GO notes. Net individual income
tax was up 4.1%.

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2 billion
of additional funds on hand, bringing total note coverage to nearly
2.
As of Dec.

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Further, the transaction effectively allows the backlog of Medicaid
vendor payments to be temporarily reduced. Because the notes are general
obligations of the state, repayment sources also include other funds. The state expects to end the
fiscal year with $816 million in accounts payable, although when
Medicaid accounts payable are included and the current payment cycle
is maintained, this amount rises to an estimated $2 billion. EDT on April 28.com

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94, which
includes a consent payment of $30. Holders of Notes tendered on or prior to the Consent
Payment Deadline will also receive accrued and unpaid interest on the
Notes up to, but not including, the initial payment date for the
Offer, which is expected to be on or about April 29.5 billion in 2005. Additional information about Fisher is available
on the company's Web site at www.

Currency boards issue money the value of which is pegged to a different currency, usually the US dollar.

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Fitch Rates Illinois $765MM GO Certificates 'F1+'

Medicaid vendor payment cycles have been lengthened if necessary
to generate additional cash resources. (NYSE: FSH) is a leading
provider of products and services to the scientific community .

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The earlier vendor payments
reduce the interest penalty on such accounts payable, saving the
state , net of interest costs, approximately $12.7% over 2004 and sales taxes were up 3. Eastern Daylight Time
(EDT) on April 27 (the "Consent Payment Deadline") is $1,108.
Holders tendering their Notes after the Consent Payment Deadline,
but on or prior to midnight EDT on May 11 will receive the tender
offer consideration of $1,078.

Fisher Scientific: A World Leader in Serving Science

Fisher Scientific International Inc.

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Fisher Scientific Announces Pricing of Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation for its 8 1/8 percent Notes

Their precise role varies from country, but most also manage the foreign-exchange reserves.

Some also issue government debt, and some supervise parts of the financial system.

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6% of annual state revenues, providing 1. (NYSE: FSH) announced today the pricing terms of
the previously announced tender offer and consent solicitation (the
"Offer") for its 8 1/8 percent senior subordinated notes due 2012
(CUSIP No.

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The purpose of the note issuance is to maximize federal Medicaid
funding for Illinois to allow for supplemental payments to hospitals.H.
Requests for documents may be directed to Global Bondholder
Services Corporation, the depositary and information agent for the
offer , at 212-430-3774 (collect) or 866-804-2200 (U.
Founded in 1902, Fisher Scientific is a FORTUNE 500 company and is
a component of the S+P 500 Index.

Central banks, also known as reserve banks or monetary authorities, define and issue legal tender (money).

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The GO bonds of the state are rated 'AA'.7 million in aggregate principal amount
of Notes, representing approximately 95. Fisher
facilitates discovery by supplying researchers and clinicians in labs
around the world with the tools they need.

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The governor , comptroller
and treasurer are authorized to transfer required funds to GO bond
retirement and interest (GOBR + I) for the timely payment of debt
service.8% ahead of the budget.354 percent,
respectively .S.

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8x. The total consideration was
determined by reference to a fixed spread of 75 basis points over the
bid-side yield of the 3 3/4 percent U.94 per $1,000 principal amount of Notes
tendered, but will not receive the consent payment.
The tender offer is scheduled to expire at midnight EDT on May 11,
unless extended.
This broad offering, combined with Fisher's globally integrated supply
chain and unmatched sales and marketing presence, helps make our
350,000 customers more efficient and effective at what they do.

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Business Editors

NEW YORK----Fitch Ratings assigns an
'F1+' rating to the State of Illinois' $765 million general obligation
(GO) certificates of March 2005 for bids on February 24.4% above comparable data
for fiscal 2004, or 1.----Fisher Scientific
International Inc.

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We serve pharmaceutical and
biotech companies; colleges and universities; medical -research
institutions; hospitals; reference, quality-control, process-control
and R+D labs in various industries; as well as government agencies. Fisher has approximately 17,500
employees worldwide , and our annual revenues are expected to exceed
$5.fisherscientific.

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The reference
yield and the tender offer yield are 3.604 percent and 4.

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1 million. General fund cash balance at the end of May is projected to be
$967 million, 3.m.m.
Additional information concerning the tender offer and consent
solicitation may be obtained by contacting Banc of America Securities
LLC, High Yield Special Products, at 704-388-9217 (collect) or
888-292-0070 (U.

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The total consideration for each $1,000 principal amount of Notes
validly tendered and not revoked prior to 5 p.
As of the Consent Payment Deadline, the company had received
tenders and consents for $289.3 percent of the outstanding
Notes .

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These resources include revenues
from any funds held in the state treasury. No additional short -term note
issuance is expected in fiscal 2005. The June 30,
2005 ending general fund cash balance is estimated at $182 million,
along with $276 million in the budget stabilization fund, both
identical to the close of fiscal 2004.