NuCO2 Files Registration Statement For Initial Public Offering

STUART, Fla., April 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NuCO2 Inc. ("NuCO2") today announced that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering of its common stock.  The offered shares will be sold by NuCO2.  The company plans to apply to list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NUCO.

UBS Investment Bank is serving as a book-running manager and underwriter for the offering.  The offering will be made only by means of a prospectus.  When available, a copy of the preliminary prospectus for the proposed offering may be obtained from UBS Investment Bank, Attention: Prospectus Department, 299 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10171, Telephone number: 1-888-827-7275.

A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the Securities Exchange Commission but has not yet become effective.  These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective.  This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to their registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

About NuCO2

NuCO2 is a national provider of fountain and draught beer beverage carbonation solutions to the restaurant and hospitality industry.  NuCO2 serves chain restaurants, independent restaurants, convenience stores, theme parks and sports/entertainment venues by delivering reliable, economical and convenient beverage-grade carbon-dioxide and nitrogen gas solutions. Headquartered in Stuart, Fla., NuCO2 employs more than 750 individuals in its 140 locations across the United States.

SOURCE NuCO2 Inc.