Roper Industries Announces Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes Due 2034 to Accrue Contingent Cash Interest

SARASOTA, Fla., July 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Roper Industries, Inc. (NYSE: ROP) announced today that its Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes due 2034 (CUSIP No. 776696AA4) (the "Notes") will accrue contingent interest for the semi-annual period beginning July 16, 2014.  Contingent cash interest of approximately $2.29 per Note is expected to be paid on January 16, 2015 to holders of the Notes as of December 31, 2014, the record date.  Total contingent interest for the semi-annual period is expected to be approximately $37,000. 

About Roper Industries
Roper Industries is a diversified technology company and is a constituent of the S&P 500, Fortune 1000, and the Russell 1000 indices. Roper provides engineered products and solutions for global niche markets, including software information networks, medical, water, energy, and transportation. Additional information about Roper is available on the company's website at www.roperind.com.

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