Plenum Publishing Corp &lt;plen> said itfiled with the Securities and Exchange Commission a
registration covering the planned offering of 50 mln dlrs
principal amount of convertible subordinated debentures due
April 15, 2007.
    The company said it will grant the underwriter, Bear
Stearns and Co Inc, a  30 day option to buy up to 7.5 mln dlrs
principal amount of additional debentures to cover
overallotment.
    It said proceeds will be used for acquisitions.
 Reuter
