WITCO <WIT> TO OFFER CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
Witco Corp said it filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission a registration statement
covering a 100 mln dlr issue of convertible subordinated
debentures due 2012.
    Proceeds will be used to finance acquisitions and for
general corporate purposes, the company said.
    Witco named Smith Barney, Harris Upham and Co Inc as lead
manager and Goldman, Sachs and Co as co-manager of the
offering.
 Reuter
