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Published on 7/19/2016 in the Prospect News PIPE Daily.

Auris settles $12.5 million of $20 million loan with Hercules Capital

Offering includes a warrant for 241,117 shares, exercisable at $3.94

By Devika Patel

Knoxville, Tenn., July 19 – Auris Medical Holding AG said it arranged a $20 million 42-month loan facility agreement with Hercules Capital, Inc. The company has already drawn down $12.5 million.

The loan accrues interest at a minimum rate of 9.55%. Interest is based on the Prime rate. Terms include an initial interest-only period until June 30, 2017, which is extendable to March 31, 2018.

Hercules also received warrants for 241,117 common shares. The warrant is exercisable at $3.94, a 6.49% premium to the July 18 closing share price of $3.70.

The biopharmaceutical company is based in Zug, Switzerland.

Issuer:Auris Medical Holding AG
Issue:Loan facility agreement
Amount:$20 million
Maturity:42 months
Coupon:9.55% (minimum)
Warrants:For 241,117 shares
Warrant strike price:$3.94
Investors:Hercules Capital, Inc.
Settlement date:July 19 (for $12.5 million)
Stock symbol:Nasdaq: EARS
Stock price:$3.70 at close July 18
Market capitalization:$130.84 million

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