Article: Merrimac Enters Into Stock Purchase Agreement with Filtran Microcircuits Inc.

WEST CALDWELL, N.J., Dec. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Merrimac Industries, Inc. (Amex: MRM) announces that it has entered into a stock purchase agreement to acquire Filtran Microcircuits Inc. ("Filtran") of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, a leading manufacturer of microwave micro circuitry. The cost of the acquisition to Merrimac should be approximately $4.7 million. The transaction is subject to satisfactory completion of due diligence by Merrimac, customary conditions and is anticipated to be completed in January 1999.

Chairman and CEO Mason N. Carter commented: "A leading source for the manufacture of micro circuitry, Filtran is a strategic fit for our 'Goal of Profitable ...

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