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THERMADYNE HOLDINGS ANNOUNCES CONFERENCE CALL FOR FINANCIAL RESULTS OF SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011ST. LOUIS, MO – August 1, 2011 – Thermadyne Holdings Corporation announced today it will hold a conference call on Monday, August 15, 2011 to review its financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2011.

Conference Call Details:

Monday, August 15, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern.

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