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Published on 4/24/2013 in the Prospect News PIPE Daily.

Cardero wraps $5.5 million private placement of discounted 10% notes

Investor Luxor Capital Group also received 2 million common shares

By Devika Patel

Knoxville, Tenn., April 24 - Cardero Resource Corp. said it sold $5.5 million of senior secured notes for $5 million in a private placement on April 22. The notes were discounted by 9.1% and were sold to affiliates of Luxor Capital Group, LP.

The 10% notes are due in one year. They may be redeemed at par plus interest at any time and put at 110 plus interest under certain conditions.

Investors also received 2 million common shares.

Of the proceeds, $3 million was advanced to Cardero Coal Ltd., enabling Cardero Coal to exercise its option to acquire the shares of a private company that holds four coal licenses that form part of the Carbon Creek Metallurgical Coal Project. The remaining proceeds will be used for working capital.

Based in Vancouver, B.C., Cardero is a base and precious metal exploration company.

Issuer:Cardero Resource Corp.
Issue:Senior secured notes, 2 million common shares
Amount:$5.5 million
Maturity:One year
Coupon:10%
Price:$5 million (9.1% discount)
Call:Yes, at par plus interest
Put:At 110 plus interest
Warrants:No
Investor:Luxor Capital Group, LP
Settlement date:April 22
Stock symbol:NYSE Amex: CDY
Stock price:$0.17 at close April 19
Market capitalization:$22.1 million

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