Exhibit 3
JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
The undersigned hereby agree that the Statement on Schedule 13D dated
October 1, 2001 (the "Statement") with respect to shares of common stock, $0.001
par value per share of NUCO2 Inc. is, and any amendments thereto executed by
each of us shall be, filed on behalf of each of us pursuant to and in accordance
with the provisions of Rule 13(d)-1(k) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended, and further agree that this Joint Filing Agreement be included
as an exhibit to the Statement. Each of the undersigned agrees to be responsible
for the timely filing of the Statement and any amendments thereto, and for the
completeness and accuracy of the information concerning itself contained
therein. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, all of
which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Agreement as of
the 4th day of October 2001.
THE BOC GROUP INC.
By: /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxx, Esq.
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Name: Xxxxx X. Xxxxx, Esq.
Title: General Counsel
BOC GROUP PLC
By: /s/ Xxxx Xxxxxxx
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Name: Xxxx Xxxxxxx
Title: Legal Director and Company Secretary
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