Metrologic Shareholders Approve Francisco Bid

Metrologic Instruments Inc. (Nasdaq: MTLG) shareholders have approved an $18.50 per share buyout offer from Francisco Partners. Both hedge fund Elliott Associates and Metrologic chairman and interim CEO Harry Knowles will co-invest alongside Francisco. www.metrologic.com< ?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />