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Published on 7/16/2013 in the Prospect News PIPE Daily.

Vuzix aims to conduct $200,000 placement of 16% convertible debentures

Hillair buys senior secured convertible debentures, 38,168 warrants

By Devika Patel

Knoxville, Tenn., July 16 - Vuzix Corp. said it arranged a $200,000 private placement of 16% senior secured convertible debentures with Hillair Capital Investments LP on July 15.

The debentures mature March 21, 2018, and are initially convertible into common shares at $5.24 per share.

Hillair also will receive warrants for 38,168 common shares, which are each exercisable at $5.24 until March 21, 2018.

The conversion price and strike price reflect a 14.1% discount to the July 12 closing share price of $6.10.

Vuzix, based in Rochester, N.Y., makes and sells devices that are worn like eyeglasses and feature built-in video screens that enable the user to view video and digital content, such as movies, computer data, the internet or video games.

Issuer:Vuzix Corp.
Issue:Senior secured convertible debentures
Amount:$200,000
Maturity:March 21, 2018
Coupon:16%
Conversion price:$5.24
Warrants:For 38,168 shares
Warrant expiration:March 21, 2018
Warrant strike price:$5.24
Investor:Hillair Capital Investments LP
Settlement date:July 15
Stock symbol:OTCBB: VUZI
Stock price:$6.10 at close July 12
Market capitalization:$20.9 million

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